Author: hughboag
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Emma’s election bid for youth parliament
An Arran schoolgirl is bidding to become a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
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Silence falls over Kilmory Church
They came from all over the southend and beyond to bear witness to the closure of the last remaining Church of Scotland in the south of Arran at Kilmory last Sunday.
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Arran skies light up on bonfire night
The skies all over Arran were lit up with bonfires and fireworks last weekend.
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Arran to see a lot more of MV Alfred in months ahead
By Hugh Boag Arran will be seeing a lot more of the MV Alfred after Transport Scotland agreed to a six-month extension of CalMac’s current charter of the vessel. The catamaran will provide an extra resource on the Ardrossan to Brodick route through the winter and cover the annual overhaul period of the MV Caledonian…
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Fight goes on to save vital Brodick services
Talks have been continuing this week to try to find a solution to dual closure of the Bank of Scotland and the Post Office in Brodick which has left many in the village concerned.
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Experimental eco documentary for Brodick
An experimental documentary is to be shown as part of the Take One Action Film Festival when the Screen Machine visits Arran later this month.
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Exciting plans ahead for Corrie Hotel
The new owners of The Corrie Hotel have fully reopened for business following a six figure investment in their hotel kitchen and have exciting plans ahead.
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Kilmory Church closure sees a link with history broken
The congregation of Kilmory Parish is loyal and proud of its church and the close-kit community around it. However, on Sunday it will become the fourth, and final, Church of Scotland to close on Arran this year as part of a restructing plan. Here Hugh Boag looks back at its long history. Kilmory Parish Church…
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Acts sought for 2024 drama festival
The Isle of Arran Drama Association are holding the 2024 One Act Drama Festival on February 23 and 24 and are looking for actors, directors and groups who wish to take part in this annual festival which has been running since 1934.
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Glenkiln Farm named champion of champions at inaugural awards
Glenkiln Farm won the top award at the inaugural Scottish Agriculture Awards 2023 held in Glasgow last week.