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Driving without a clue
The Road Safety Marking Association (RSMA) is concerned about the dangers caused by the increasingly frequent absence of a clear white line down the middle of our roads. A survey of more…
Wildcat?
We had an excited enquiry from a reader this week. She says: My husband and I are back home after our first visit to Arran. It won't be the last, as despite…
Sewing with Children – Part 2
Judith Baines A usable and attractive sewing kit consists of: 1 A packet of mixed Tapestry needles – blunt – for open-weave fabric. 2 .A packet of mixed Chenille needles – sharp…
A truly wee gallery makes a big start
Three talented Arran artists quietly opened a tiny gallery in Kildonan earlier this year. They made no fuss about it beyond a few small posters, but visitors have already got wind of…
COAST secures funding for Arran marine project officer
Amidst a climate of budget-cutting, COAST has bucked the trend by securing funding for an island marine project officer over the next three years. COAST received the funding on Friday last week,…
Miraculous film in Corrie
On *Sunday 10th April, Corrie Film Club* (please note change of date) shows Jessica Hausner’s extraordinary film, Lourdes. Everyone knows of the constant pilgrimages to the shrine in this French town, which…
TV history series to feature Arran
Grand Tours of Scotland, the BBC history travelogue that was so popular in 2010, intends to feature Arran in its series for this year. And the makers would like help from Arran…
Arran included in fuel discount scheme
Until a couple of weeks ago, Arran was not counted as a Scottish Island when it came to being included in a fuel discount scheme. Other islands, from Shetland to the Scillies,…
Arran’s Green candidate
Steen Parish is the Scottish Green Party’s lead candidate for the West of Scotland. He comes from ….. In the parliamentary session that is now closing, the Greens, though small in number,…
Green support for students
Last week, thousands of students marched to Holyrood to make clear their hope that funding for higher education in Scotland will receive top billing in the forthcoming election campaign for the Scottish…
Concessionary fares rumpus
Concessionary fares on the ferry, re-imposed at £1 when the free pass was abolished, are to be further hiked to £2.40 from today, the beginning of April, to the great indignation of…
Rare bat found
When Victoria Mowatt of Kildonan found a bat lying on the doorstep of her house last week, she thought it was dead – but though very weak, it was still alive. Corinna…