Broadband boost for Machrie
Machrie has been listed as one of seven new exchanges that are to receive superfast broadband under the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband project.
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New Arran SWI chairwoman wants to see more members
Jerry Arthur who was elected as the chairman of the Isle of Arran Federation of Scottish Women’s Institutes (SWI) at their June annual general meeting hopes to concentrate her efforts on recruiting new members to the organisation.
Metal bridge brought in to assist with road repairs
Repairs to the road and bridge, that have been blamed for traffic delays and necessitating traffic lights, has begun earlier this week on the A841 departing from Brodick towards Lamlash.
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The Arran Butcher secures council contract
Arran Butchers in Blackwaterfoot will continue to serve up meat on Arran after once again securing the contract to provide high-quality, fresh food to Council premises across Arran.
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A taste of Brodick Bay
The Isle of Arran Distillery have announced the imminent release of Brodick Bay, the first single malt whisky in a new limited edition series called the Explorer Series.
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Community rallies to rescue Arran House
An emergency charity appeal to save Arran House in Nepal has raised almost all of the £3,000 required to save it from imminent closure after generous donations and support from members of the Arran community were received over the weekend.
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Artist opens curtain-making service
Josephine Broekhuizen has established a new enterprise called Josephine’s Curtains, providing a new curtain-making and full drapery service to Arran.
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Brodick terminal is UK port project of the year
It is the single biggest port infrastructure construction project delivered by CMAL.
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Local plan takes shape with community consultations
Arran residents have been voicing their opinion as part of a region wide consultation on North Ayrshire Council’s future development plans.
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Talk-in held for subsea cable
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) have collected information from Arran residents during their two day consultation on Arran.