Author: hughboag
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Service unites Arran churches as one
All of the congrations of the Church of Scotland on Arran became one last Sunday at a Service of Union held in Brodick Church.
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Emergency response to boat fire
The emergency services on Arran were scrambled to a boat on fire in Lamlash Bay last Wednesday night.
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Licence granted to re-open Crofters
An Arran couple who have returned to the island with to take on a popular pub and bistro have been granted a licence to operate.
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Arran u3a meetings resume with entertaining double bill
The Isle of Arran u3a monthly meetings resumed last Thursday with a double bill of enjoyable talks.
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Arran record a thumping friendly win over Kilmarnock
Arran Rugby Club won by an impressive 54pts to 7pts in what was fairly one sided affair against a depleted Kilmarnock 3rds side in a friendly at Kilmarnock Rugby Club last Saturday.
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Sean and Laura given a warm welcome ahead of cycle challenge
Popular television presenters Sean Batty and Laura Boyd were given a warm welcome when they made a surprise visit to Brodick Primary School on Monday.
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Auchenhew Electrical – ready to take charge of your electrical needs
Paul Nelson has been living the island dream since moving to Arran in 2020.
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Arran joins Macmillan world’s biggest coffee morning
CalMac staff took part in the world’s biggest coffee morning when they staged at Brodick ferry terminal last Friday.
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Capacity cut on new Arran ferries as costs rise again
Capacity is to be cut on the two new Arran ferries as a further delay is announced to the completion of recently named MV Glen Rosa. The cost of two CalMac ferries being built at the Ferguson shipyard for the Ardrossan to Brodick route have risen again after regulators ordered safety changes. Completing MV Glen…
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How to save energy and keep warm
Anyone who is facing crisis and is struggling to make ends meet could be eligible for help paying household energy bills.