Islay: Machir Bay

Recruitment crisis for emergency services

Great strain has been put on the small pool of existing volunteers

Intrepid climbers reach bigger heights

Two Arran Mountain Rescue Team members have completed

Owners sought for the Drift Inn

The popular Drift Inn that closed unexpectedly over

Pipped to the post at Dougarie

The 129th Dougarie Sheep Dog Trials were held at Glenloig

Screen Machine given major refurbishment

’We are thrilled to be part of the new Screen Machine launch in Arran’

Whiting Bay pupils rise to the challenge

Budding engineers and scientists from Whiting Bay Primary

Airlifted to safety in joint rescue

Arran Mountain Rescue team (AMRT) was called out at

Red squirrels supported by Arran ale

Arran Brewery is donating three wildlife cameras to

The common Eider duck

With their superb plumage and distinctive, endearing

Arran Singers concerts

Following a successful visit to Whiting Bay Church

Life’s a Beach The perfect staycation.

Scotland boasts some of the most spectacular beaches

Skye: Talisker Beach, Carbost

Close By: Talisker Distillery & Visitor Centre

Harris: Luskentyre Beach

Close By: The main ferry port of Tarbert (10 miles

Barra: Traigh Mhor Beach

Close By: There is a café in the airport terminal,

North Uist: West Beach, Berneray

Close By: A shop, tea room, post office, church, community

Ardnamurchan Peninsula: Sanna Bay

Close By: The village of Portuairk is the western most

Camusdarah Beach, near Morar

Close By: The charming port of Mallaig is a thriving

Isle of Tiree: Balinoe Beach

Close By: There is a post office at Balinoe, and the

Islay: The Big Strand

Close By: Laggan Bay, Islay Airport, Machrie Golf Course

In loving memory of Christine Iutz

Christine Iutz died on Sunday April 30 after a severe

MARKET PRICES

United Auctions had forward 1202 store cattle, 145

Akong at Arran High School

A film of the life story of the Tibetan lama who founded

Pop-up opera’s first floating home

Scottish Opera will visit Ardrossan this summer when

Koffee for Kalimpong

The Friends of Dr Graham’s Homes are holding a Koffee

THE ARRAN BANNER 20 YEARS AGO

We still don’t know how many people live in Arran,

There when you need them

If you are in need of emergency assistance on Arran

Political atmosphere

While it is undoubtedly true that political posters

Council responsibility

Having recently spent a week on Arran, I am saddened

Petition opinions

As you may know, I started the petition to save Arran’s

Diabetic support

When Theresa May answered questions about her type

The great outdoors

The Isle of Arran is one of the best places in Scotland

Mull: Calgary Bay Beach

Shops, café, gallery, B&B’s, self-catering accommodation.

Mull: Kilvickeon Beach, Nr Bunessan

A pub, shop with post office, gift shop and the heritage

Islay: Port Charlotte Beach

Port Charlotte has two hotels, a restaurant, a museum

Oban: Ganavan Beach

Beach shop, car park and public toilets and many cafés

Benderloch: Tralee Bay

Playpark beside the beach, car park, village shop,

Kintyre: Tayinloan Beach

Killean Estate’s 5,000 acre working farm with its peaceful

Kintyre: Machrihanish Bay

The village of Machrihanish is home to the lovely Ugadale

Kintyre: Carradale Beach

The village of Carradale offers services and shops

Kintyre: Southend Beach

The village of Southend has services and shops, plus

Isle of Arran: Blackwaterfoot Beach

Blackwaterfoot Harbour, Kinloch Hotel and Shiskine

Sands of Morar

Fort William, with its charming shops, eateries and

Junior triathletes bring home the medals in spring aquathlon

Junior triathletes bring home the medals in spring

Island 2 Island Triathlon Festi val on June 3 and 4

Triathletes from around the UK are gearing up for an

Paddlers take to the water at inaugural paddlesports day

Paddlers take to the water at inaugural paddlesports

WHAT’S ON

Soap making and candle dipping Arran Aromatics, Brodick

Golf

Whiting Bay Golf Club Wednesday May 17, Summer Trophy

Goatfell Hill Race record smashed

The annual Goatfell Race last Saturday was one for

Archie goes on rampage with a double hatrick

Brodick opened up the defence of their league trophy