Busy spell continues for Arran’s mountain rescue team
Scottish Mountain Rescue have reported an increase in the number of mountain incidents across Scotland.
Outdoors
Outdoors
Rescue 03 overwhelmed by well-wishers after accident
The messages were from work colleagues and Coastguard rescue teams from all across Scotland and England, demonstrating the strong ‘family bond’ and camaraderie among the teams.
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Ramblers welcome Lucy as first female president
Lucy is a professional wildlife guide and outdoor instructor who holds winter, summer and International Mountain Leader awards. She is an accredited Duke of Edinburgh’s Award assessor and works with schools and young people on expeditions throughout Scotland.
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Torrylinn Beach clean to go ahead
Beach Buddies Arran will undertake their beach clean at Torrylinn Beach, Kilmory on Sunday March 15 between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
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Have your say on the future of Scottish Forestry
The plan sets out the agency’s proposed direction of travel and priorities for the next three years and outlines the organisation’s proposed focus, and the strategic goals that will frame the delivery of its work.
Leisure
Imacher in line to receive the Beach Buddy treatment
Imacher Beach will be the first beach of the new decade to be cleaned by the Arran Beach Buddies who hold monthly beach cleanups around the island.
Leisure
Blustery day for Beach Buddies
Nine adults and four children braved the dreich weather to take part in the Arran Beach Buddies beach clean at Blackwaterfoot beach on the weekend.
Outdoors
Giants’ Graves trail is closed for repairs
The path, which leads to the prehistoric chambered cairns and to remarkable views across Whiting Bay, has become a victim of its own success and has become so eroded that repairs, that are expected to last until spring next year, now need to be carried out.