Volunteers rally for the big Brodick beach clean up
A large group of over 55 volunteers scoured Brodick beach and Fisherman’s Walk, removing litter and plastic waste.
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Leisure
Prince Albert II lends his support to Scots MPAs
Half of the air that we breathe is produced by the oceans.
Business
Kildonan community farm wins £25,000 funding boost
Community supported organic farm and delivery business Woodside Arran has been awarded a £25,000 grant to advance the business and allow it to expand
Outdoors
Torchlight Challenge brings double funding boost
The Goatfell Torchlight Challenge has raised a respectable £4,495.13 for the Arran Ranger Service Team and the Arran Mountain Rescue Team.
Outdoors
Rat racers ready for Ultra Tour
More than 500 runners will descend on Arran this weekend as runners take part in the Rat Race Ultra Tour of Arran .
Farming
Brodick’s blooming rhododendrons on full display during festival
The Scottish Rhododendron Festival takes place from the start of April to the end of May and consists of over 90 events nationwide
Leisure
Sunshine attracts crowds to Easter at the Castle
The largest Easter event on Arran also enjoyed the sunniest day of the year as crowds of families flocked to the Easter at Brodick Castle day on Easter Sunday.
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COAST spreads its tentacles to host the Eggtopus Trail
The community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) helped spread its marine eco message with an Easter themed event called the Eggtopus Trail at their marine discovery centre known as The Octopus
Outdoors
Mountain bike club taking care of trails
Members of the Arran High Schools Mountain Bike Club will be joining thousands of volunteers on a European-wide trail maintenance initiative and are appealing for volunteers who wish to get involved
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Funds help elderly enjoy learning and laughter
Residents of the Glen Estate sheltered housing in Brodick are reaping the benefits of a full programme of activities after a funding boost of £10,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All