News
Arran ferry goes into dry dock
The new Arran ferry, the MV Glen Sannox, was moved earlier this week to dry dock in Greenock to undergo a planned schedule of remedial work including the replacement of the bulbous bow which has plagued the project from the start.
News
Scots flu jab access expanded
The Scottish Government’s free seasonal flu vaccine programme is set to be extended to protect those most at risk during the coronavirus pandemic.
News
Arran loos get cash to reopen
Arran’s community public toilets have secured a £5,000 grant which has allowed them to safely reopen and provided with equipment and supplies, despite the ongoing pandemic.
News
Fishing boat runs aground in Arran MPA
A commercial trawler ran aground last week, well within the boundaries of the Arran South Marine Protected Area (MPA).
News
Hikers rescued by lifeboat
Two young hikers who got into difficulties at the north end of the island were rescued by the Arran lifeboat crew last weekend.
News
Arran plots out its path to economic recovery
Immediate government support is needed if Arran is to find a way out of the Covid crisis.
News
NHS listening and support service launched
NHS Ayrshire & Arran, in partnership with the three health and social care partnerships in North, East and South Ayrshire, has launched a dedicated staff listening and support service.
News
Arran could salvage a third of tourist trade
Arran could yet salvage a third of its 2020 tourist season trade, according to the Arran Recovery Group.
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Super-yacht visits Brodick
Arran had an elegant visitor this week in the shape of luxury super-yacht Hyperion which can be your’s for a cool 12.95 million euros (£11.71 million).
News
Arran has been Covid free for more than 100 days
There have been no cases of Covid-19 on Arran for 105 days, the North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership has confirmed.
Sport
Andrew raises £1,500 on his run round Arran
An Arran teenager has ran round the island in a day to raise money for a vital cancer charity.
Sport
Like to become a football referee?
Does anyone on Arran fancy becoming a football referee who could then help out on the local football scene?
Sport
Ayr Gold Cup receives top ITV billing
Previously the Gold Cup and supporting races have been screened on ITV 4 but the move to the main channel will mean the action will reach a larger television audience.
Leisure
First Arran Pride event next year
The first ever Arran Pride event will take place in Brodick in May of next year.
Leisure
Charity cash up for grabs
Local charities and good causes impacted by Covid-19 are being urged to apply for up to £20,000 in funding and there is less than a week left to apply.
Leisure
Edoardo visits Arran on epic heritage trail round Scotland
Two weeks into his mammoth 500 mile walk across Scotland, Edoardo Bedin this week visited Arran shining a light on Brodick Castle, one of many closed historic properties across Scotland.
Leisure
Glamping pods plan for Corriegills
A new glamping pod site is seeking planning permission to be built near near Brodick.
Opinion
Opening of some churches delayed
There will be no imminent reopening of public worship at the Church the Scotland on Arran as the islands three ministers explain in an open letter to all church goers.