Angus is given a fond farewell

New equipment will help tackle potholes

Roads chiefs have new equipment in their fight against

The Arran Banner is a big success

The Arran Banner was the best performing weekly newspaper

Arran dodges Beast from the East

Arran has been one of the few places in Scotland to

New ferry terminal will be open soon

Brodick’s new £30 million ferry terminal and pier could

Animal fun on the island

Why did the cow cross the road? To get to the udder

Call for police probe into schools deal

Arran High School in Lamlash could inadvertently be

SNP budget delivers £6.3m funding boost for council

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) is set to receive a significant

A heavenly harp recital

An Arran audience will be treated to the international

Arran’s happy campers celebrate their success

Arran was well represented at the AA Caravan and Camping

Rescuers enjoy winter training in Glencoe

Members of the Arran Mountain Rescue Team strayed from

Market report from Stirling

United Auctions had forward 1,050 store cattle, 126

Residents get their say on erosion plan

There was a steady flow of people who took the chance

Entry to historic sites for just £1

Young people can now to get into Brodick gardens and

Discovering the rule of three

At the February meeting of the Shiskine Women’s Institute

Exhibition features the father of Arran printing

Stephen Gill, who set up the island’s fi rst printing

Raising the Banner

We don’t like blowing our own trumpet at the Banner

Time will tell

Your readers will have seen claims from the SNP that

Community spirit

Could we use your letters page to pass on our thanks

Volunteers sought

On behalf of Whiting Bay Improvements, I would like

New Sergeant

With regard to your article on the appointment of Sergeant

Burning issue

Could I appeal to anyone who burns waste to instead

Litter solutions

When I am cycling around Arran I depressingly notice

Fewer plays this year but quality shines through

There was a lighter than usual offering at the drama

Young actors are the stars of the show

The wealth of talent exhibited by the junior actors

THE ARRAN BANNER 20 YEARS AGO

Saturday February 28, 1998

Susan lifts Drumadoon Trophy in tight match

A total of 15 ladies played in the Arran Ladies’ Golf

Depleted Arran team earns a plucky draw

’The penalty flick was outstanding, perfect angle, perfect height and even an international keeper could not have stopped it’

Change of venue for nursery sheepdog trial

The Scottish Inter District Sheep Dog Nursery Trials

Arran Bridge Club results

The results of round five of the Boyd Trophy played

Get on your marks for 30th Ormidale 10K

Dozens of runners, both from Arran and the mainland