Sustainability is recipe for growth success
Paterson Arran is one of ten businesses shortlisted for the ‘Best of VIBES – the Scottish Environment Business Awards’ – as part of the Awards’ 20th anniversary celebrations.
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Glen Sannox is ‘only option’ Greene tells ferry group
The Arran Ferry Action Group invited MSP Jamie Greene to meet with them and explore how he might help them lobby those responsible for the Arran ferry service.
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Essential ferry maintenance delayed
Essential maintenance which was scheduled to take place on MV Caledonian Isles has had to be delayed after the backup vessel, MV Isle of Arran, was redeployed on the Oban/Castlebay route due to cracks being discovered on its regular ferry.
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Parking charges to be reviewed
Plans for seasonal parking charges on Arran have been given a temporary reprieve after a concerted effort was made by all three Arran and Ardrossan councillors who compiled a Call In Request – effectively requesting the Cabinet to reconsider the decision.
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Team of engineers ready for CalMac breakdowns
The team will also be tasked with carrying out planned maintenance and will comprise a seven-strong team of electrical and mechanical engineers, along with hydraulic specialists.
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Arran MP to join local campaigners at Arran’s WASPI meeting
Joining members of the Cunninghame group at the Ormidale Pavilion, Mrs Gibson has promised to continue the fight against what she calls state pension inequality.
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Elderly enjoy Auchrannie hospitality
Enjoying finger sandwiches, scones and savoury treats the small group were out on one of their regular monthly outings.
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Woodside Arran receives support of fairer food initiative
Woodside Farm, which is located in Kildonan, was one of 19 local projects that was selected to receive a share of a £19,161 fund for improving access to food in the community.
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Island officer Gus bows out after 28 years of service on Arran
He took up the role as assistant local officer in 1991 before becoming island officer in 1999 – the job that he has held until retiring yesterday on Friday June 28.