A heady mix of malt and music

New A&E department at memorial hospital

A new Accident and Emergency department is to be created

A proud day at the palace

Five Arran Duke of Edinburgh gold award winners were

Radical healthcare plan for ageing population

The challenge of delivering a one-stop health service

It’s all change at the Brodick Bar

One of Arran’s most famous establishments – the Brodick

Sunshine draws in the crowds at summer fete

A full house of visitors attended the annual Montrose

Housing needs discussed at drop-in session

The new Arran Development Trust is to hold its second

Busy week for mountain rescue team

The Arran Mountain Rescue Team has had a very busy

It is gold at the palace for Arran adventurers

On a scorching hot day at the Palace of Holyroodhouse

New mini-golf is a big hit

The newly created minigolf course in Brodick has already

Fèis Arainn family ceilidh

Starting on Tuesday July 24, Fèis Arainn will be back

Obedience dog classes

New summer dog obedience classes have started in Whiting

Geology talks at museum

Don’t know your Hutton’s unconformity from your Moine

Council contract for The Arran Butcher

The Arran Butcher has secured the contract to provide

Arran film gets world premiere in Brodick

It is not often Arran gets a cinematic world premiere

Around the world in 80 days talk tour

Cycling and adventure fans will have an opportunity

Funding boost for table tennis in North Ayrshire

North Ayrshire Table Tennis Club is celebrating a major

Arran Open Studios takes the biscuit

Following the success of last year’s Biscuit Tin Initiative

Mundy’s music reflects his love of the island

A Glasgow-based singer/songwriter has reflected his

Ross will help to drive change in Scottish sport

Arran teenager Ross Dobson is set to play a key role

Warm spell benefits the breeding birds on Arran

June was the driest month with the highest temperatures

THE ARRAN BANNER 20 YEARS AGO

Saturday July 4, 1998

Health shake-up

No one should be in any doubt that the delivery of

Thought for the week

‘Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey

Arran of old

I have just received a pack of Banners for May/June

Code of practice

Like the NHS I am celebrating a 70th anniversary this

Cardinal date

I am always informed and pleased with reporting on

Tenants’ views

I am seeking to hear from anyone who has experienced

Excellent care

I should like to express my sincere thanks to the Arran

Road praise

Time for the bouquets! What a delight it is to drive

Motorcycle show

Thank you for an excellent report on the Motorcycle

How to contact us

Press policy

At The Arran Banner, we endeavour to ensure all our

Summer dining on Arran

The Pierhead Tavern (known locally as The PHT) is a

Arran keeps tradition alive with summer village galas

Arran is positively brimming at this time of the year

Kildonan Fun Week

The Kildonan fun week kicked off the summer events

Lamlash Heather Queen

Today is also the big day in Lamlash with the crowning

Whiting Bay Gala Week

Continuing the long programme of events, Whiting Bay

Lochranza Gala Weekend

Providing their own entertainment at the northend the

A glimpse of gala glory years past

Fiona McClure and page Craig Black 18 years ago at

CHURCH NOTICES

Worship will be conducted in the above churches at

DEATH

BARCLAY: Jean Broom (nee Curwen). Peacefully at Arran

Summer camp back on Arran

Arran’s young athletics fans will be given a chance

Lamlash Golf Club

Thursday June 28, Summer Cup/Tom Graham Cup, CSS 67.

Arran coastal rowers achieve ‘world record’

The Arran Coastal Rowing Club have just completed a record relay row around Arran in less than 15 hours which is a remarkable achievement and raised £1,300. John Baraclough recounts the adventure.

Track and field success at Ayrshire athletics finals

Arran High School pupils showed track and field prowess

Southend have narrow win as Brodick hit five

League leaders Southend managed to scrape a win despite

Golfers complete charity challenge

Eight fundraising golfers completed a 24-hour golf

Big support for mainland football bid

A bid to set up an Arran football team has got off