Terminal work almost complete

End of an eyesore

New hope for rundown McLaren Hotel site in Brodick

Bar doubt for new boat

There are doubts about whether the new £48.5 million

NEWS In Brief

Arran Mountain Rescue Team was called out last Saturday

Toilet closures do not sit well with visitors

The row over the closure of public toilets across Arran

Exhibition showcases mountain work of artists

A new exhibition featuring local artists’ paintings

Brodick pier centre re-opens after repairs

The iCentre at Brodick pier re-opened in time for Easter

Relief over port decision

There was a welcome relief on Arran as confirmation

Pupils inspired by school literary visits

Arran High School pupils enjoyed a series of literary

New ferry layout revealed to committee

Members of the Ferry Committee, who met last Monday

Call to nominate your local health hero

People from across Arran and Ayrshire are being asked

Brodick backs slipway for the ‘greater good’

Village committee says road safety would be improved

Arran products up for awards

Taste of Arran has had two of its products short listed

Drop-off area opens at hospital

A new improved drop-off area at University Hospital

Valuable experiece for college students

Twenty student volunteers from Ayrshire College’s uniformed

Dyslexia support on offer

Dyslexia Scotland will hold a roadshow on Arran next

Arran Blonde in Scottish Ale top ten

The Scottish ale market grew by 8.9 per cent in 2016

Arran’s Legion members move into new home

The newly-revived Arran branch of Legion Scotland has

Community cafe is open for a wee bite

A community cafe called A Wee Bite has opened in the

Kilmory mast will help boost mobile coverage across area

Kilmory mast will help boost mobile coverage across

Is seaweed Arran’s new superfood?

Each month the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) brings our readers family-friendly stories and facts about Arran sealife. Here is the latest report.

Tax-free childcare scheme

Families on Arran will be eligible for tax-free childcare

An appreciation of Dr Ivor Brown

It is with regret that Dr Ivor Brown passed away in

Society visits abandoned settlements of Kilpatrick

The Arran History Society enjoyed a field trip to learn

New heritage tourism award

The Scottish Government has praised the work of the

Brodick joins festival to celebrate the ‘rose tree’

Brodick Castle Country Park is taking part in a nationwide

MARKET PRICES

United Auctions at Stirling had forward 1,868 store

Editorial

We are delighted that, at last, something seems to

The great toilet debate continues …

Sir, I read with great concern of the closure of so

Please don’t ‘loos’ them

It builds us up for all the year And leaves us with

Community scheme

Sir, Like so much else, the answer to the closure of

Turnstile solution

Sir, I am so disappointed to see that Arran is shying

More, not less

Sir, As a frequent visitor to Arran, over many years

Tory backing

Sir, It has obviously been lost on Conservative candidate

Jetty asset

I don’t live in Machrie but I’m surprised that the

Tireless work

The Arran Golf Pass committee would like to publicly

Montrose art

We would like to thank the pupils and staff of the

Well reminded

As we near resolution of the ferry port debate, it

Untold damage

As a resident of Machrie for the past 20 years and

Brodick Castle all set for Easter fun and games

Brodick Castle and Country Park will mark the start

Joan Eardley ‘returns’ in interactive promenade

Joan Eardley was an extraordinary painter who, quite

Going Dutch

There are still tickets available for a concert by

In search of style

Former TOWIE star Jessica Wright has teamed up with

A final triumph for Arran’s Red Baron

It was a sad day last year when 86-year-old Jim Marsden

Easter art exhibition

The Arran Visual Arts Easter exhibition being held

WHAT’S ON

Arran Brewery Mon, Wed, Sat 10-5pm, Tue, Thur, Fri

THE ARRAN BANNER 20 YEARS AGO

The Queen is to visit Arran on Saturday August 9. She

Bridge club enjoys prizegiving evening

The Isle of Arran Bridge Club dinner and prizegiving

Fast-flowing rugby sevens in Brodick

Twelve teams will today (Saturday) battle it out at

June lifts the Lamlash Drumadoon in fine style

Arran Ladies’ Golf Union Saturday April 8, Lamlash

Ross is flying high

Arran driver enjoys strong finish in Scottish rally championship