News
New alliance will help tourism recovery drive
Industry leaders from across Ayrshire and Arran have come together to form a new destination management and marketing organisation for the region – Ayrshire & Arran Destination Alliance – to drive a collective way forward for the tourism industry following the pandemic.
Leisure
New signs tell tale of barking houses
Two historic buildings on Arran have been recognised by the Arran Civic Trust as significant places of interest.
News
Mary’s Meals fundraising success
A fundraising event held by Mary’s Meals at the Big Co last Saturday raised the ‘amazing’ sum of £823.56.
News
Don’t lose your right to vote
Residents of Arran are being urged not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.
News
Police in bogus workmen warning
Police on Arran are warning the public to be on their guard after an elderly woman was duped by bogus workmen in Lamlash.
News
Outdoor ferry capacity increased but restrictions remain
More capacity has been freed up on the Arran ferries but numbers allowed on board remains restricted.
News
Funding to save amenities under the threat of closure
A UK government fund totalling £150 million has been created to help community groups purchase assets, amenities, and facilities which are at risk of being lost.
News
Tankers deliver water to cope with demand on Arran
Scottish Water have confirmed that they have delivered 12 tanker loads of water to Arran to cope with the unusually high demand required over the last week when temperatures soared across the island and across Scotland.
Leisure
Three-year enigma of ‘Scottish’ killer whales solved
As the colouration on the animal’s backs – known as a saddle patch – looked different to that of killer whales normally seen around Norway.
Advertising
Business support, just the job
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Farming
Crofting commissioner Malcolm Mathieson appointed as new convener
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, invited Commissioners to select a new convener after East Highlands commissioner Rod MacKenzie stepped down from both roles.
Sport
Silky skills on show at summer camp
Dozens of youngsters spent a few days of their summer holidays last week brushing up on their football skills at the annual summer camp held by KA Leisure at Arran High School.
Sport
Largest sail training charity finally sets sail
Scotland’s largest sail-training charity has recommenced its youth work on the waves this week – following a 15-month wait on the shores of Greenock.
Leisure
Sharks and other marine mammals found in the seas of Arran
The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) is running a year-long media campaign to raise awareness of the many exciting habitats and species to be found in Arran’s seas, many protected by the South Arran Marine Protected Area.
Leisure
Remembering when Roller mania swept Arran
Nobby Clark, the original singer and a founder member of the Bay City Rollers, has released a single which is a homage to Arran.
Leisure
Left luggage poster contest
‘Leave all the boring grown-up stuff like where, when, how much etc to us – you just concentrate on the art!’
Leisure
Monster Mish Mash charity auction launched
Prolific fundraisers, Pauline Reid Adamson and Charlie Adamson, have launched an online silent auction as part of their 2021 itinerary of fundraising events in aid of MND Scotland.
Opinion
Now is your time to slow down and experience Scotland
The reopening of tourism is a delicate balance between to needs and aspirations of visitors and the health and well being of the providers. Here VisitScotland chief executive Malcolm Roughead gives a personal view of the way forward for everyone.