A splashing good start to the new year
It wouldn’t be New Year’s Day on Arran without dozens of people taking to the water for a loony dook and this year was no exception.
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Petrol supplies threatened by north end ferry cancellation
Petrol and gas is transported to Arran via the north end of the island as legislation requires it to be transported on a vessel with an open deck. Diesel, however is not bound by the same restrictions and it can be brought in via the Ardrossan route.
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New boss at Lochranza distillery
Isle of Arran Distillers have announced the appointment of Stewart Bowman to head up the Lochranza distillery team.
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Challenging conditions as lifeboat rescues yacht
A stricken yacht had to be towed to safety by the Arran RNLI last weekend after the vessel was seen to be drifting in severe weather near Lochranza.
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New signs tell tale of barking houses
Two historic buildings on Arran have been recognised by the Arran Civic Trust as significant places of interest.
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Lochranza community growing it for themselves
A new community farm has been created in Lochranza to engage the local community in growing fruit and vegetables for themselves.
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Arran fishermen found resting in Ardglass graveyard
The gravestones of three fishermen of Arran have been found in a quiet cemetery in Northern Ireland.