Arran challenge saw Paul putting in the miles
Paul combined a physical challenge with golf by playing each of Arran’s seven golf courses and running to each one of them.
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Dougarie gardens open day
On Tuesday July 2, in addition to the open garden, there will be teas served in the 19th century boathouse.
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Craft Day at museum
Experts will demonstrate many crafts including spinning and weaving, quilting, embroidery, hand-sewing and darning, washday routines, butter making, and lots more throughout the afternoon.
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New heights for mountain festival
For the first time, in addition to the walks programme, the introduction of mountain running events attracted encouraging numbers of local and visiting runners. The popularity of this will ensure that it is repeated and further developed next year.
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Stuart complets double Arran cycling challenge for Crohn’s
Stuart Robinson has overcome serious health adversity, building up his strength over a period of five years, to complete his biggest challenge yet of cycling around Arran twice.
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Fairy tales come alive at new castle Fairies Trail
Children were transported to a magical world of fairies and magic at the opening of the Brodick Castle and Country Park’s Fairy Trail which was held over the weekend.
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Pedal power to the fore at eBike open day
The open day celebrated the purchase of a fleet of six eBikes which will be used to demonstrate alternative, less polluting travel options for Arran residents as part of an eBike scheme funded by Transport Scotland’s Energy Saving Trust eBike Fund.
Outdoors
Probe starts after felling halted on tree-lined road
Now that the temporary TPO has been issued, a more detailed assessment of the impact on amenity will be undertaken while the council consults with the landowner.
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COAST dives into underwater exploration
The Arran Trust has provided Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) with grant funding which has allowed the marine conservation charity to be able to offer snorkeling classes and to purchase a ROV.