Isle Of Arran News

Ugo Pellegrini celebrated the occasion with family at the West Kilbride Golf Club.

'Hero of the family' Ugo Pellegrini celebrates his 104th birthday in style

The new business will serve Arran ice cream

The new business will serve Arran ice cream

Former beach gift shop given green light to be turned into food takeaway

Liam Nelson pleaded guilty to three charges at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

Liam Nelson pleaded guilty to three charges at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court.

Man broke into Arran holiday home and went on £250 booze binge

The owners of the Lamlash Bay Hotel have appointed a new general manager and head chef.

The owners of the Lamlash Bay Hotel have appointed a new general manager and head chef.

New owners of Arran hotel unveil general manager and head chef appointments

The homeware and garden shop is looking to expand the business

The homeware and garden shop is looking to expand the business

Hardware and garden business on Arran could see shop expansion and more staff

MV Isle of Arran will continue to sail to and from Troon instead of Ardrossan until February 15, CalMac says.

MV Isle of Arran will continue to sail to and from Troon instead of Ardrossan until February 15, CalMac says.

Caledonian MacBrayne

Arran ferry STILL operating to Troon instead of Ardrossan amid ‘defect’ at berth

The plans would include selling loaded fries

The plans would include selling loaded fries

Plans to turn former beach gift shop into food takeaway submitted

MV Isle of Arran has been out of action since January 21

MV Isle of Arran has been out of action since January 21

Caledonian MacBrayne

Cal Mac announces when Arran ferry service will resume after successful sea trials

The incident took place on the A841 Shore Road through Brodick.

The incident took place on the A841 Shore Road through Brodick.

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Arran woman avoids ban after admitting careless driving in Brodick

New owners are set to take over at the Lamlash Bay Hotel.

New owners are set to take over at the Lamlash Bay Hotel.

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End of an era for Arran hotel as owners confirm business has been sold

David Mclean has been reported missing from Saltcoats.

David Mclean has been reported missing from Saltcoats.

Missing persons

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Saltcoats man as they issue public plea

Early morning sailings between Ardrossan and Brodick have been cancelled on Thursday, November 23.

Early morning sailings between Ardrossan and Brodick have been cancelled on Thursday, November 23.

Ardrossan to Brodick ferries cancelled as strong winds strike the Firth of Clyde

Arran's Bank of Scotland branch is set to close.

Arran's Bank of Scotland branch is set to close.

Bank of Scotland

Only one bank will remain on Arran as branch closure news confirmed

Ian Murchie (left) presenting the match ball to then Accies captain Stuart Lamont before a game in 2016.

Ian Murchie (left) presenting the match ball to then Accies captain Stuart Lamont before a game in 2016.

Ardrossan Academicals RFC

Accies star to receive Scotland cap - 54 years after representing his nation

The couple completed the drive from Edinburgh to Rome to raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in honour of their late family member Isobel MacKay - who was originally from the Isle of Arran.

The couple completed the drive from Edinburgh to Rome to raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in honour of their late family member Isobel MacKay - who was originally from the Isle of Arran.

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Couple complete epic 4,500-mile charity journey in honour of late aunt from Arran

The family of missing man Mariusz Robert Batyra have been informed after a body was found on the Isle of Arran.

The family of missing man Mariusz Robert Batyra have been informed after a body was found on the Isle of Arran.

Family of missing man informed as body is found on the Isle of Arran

Mariusz Robert Batyra was last seen in the Lamlash area on Thursday, June 28.

Mariusz Robert Batyra was last seen in the Lamlash area on Thursday, June 28.

Police renew appeal to help trace missing Arran man last seen five days ago

Lamlash, Isle of Arran

Lamlash, Isle of Arran

Two charged for 'placing offensive and malicious posters' about man around Arran

Graeme Johnston at various stages on his remarkable run around the Isle of Arran

Graeme Johnston at various stages on his remarkable run around the Isle of Arran

Arran Youth Foundations

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Kilwinning man Graeme raises over five times target after incredible run around Arran

HMS Dasher, left, and Patricia Gibson MP

HMS Dasher, left, and Patricia Gibson MP

Patricia Gibson MP: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of HMS Dasher’s sinking

Stanley Primary's visit to the Arran Outdoor Centre

Stanley Primary's visit to the Arran Outdoor Centre

Stanley Primary School pupils enjoy island adventure on visit to Arran Outdoor Centre

The Glen Sannox ferry, that will serve the Ardrossan-Arran route, has been delayed again

The Glen Sannox ferry, that will serve the Ardrossan-Arran route, has been delayed again

National government

Further delays for overdue new Ardrossan-Arran ferry and sister vessel

Marchioness of Graham in Ardrossan harbour in the 1930s, top

Marchioness of Graham in Ardrossan harbour in the 1930s, top

maritime heritage

Maritime heritage: The hard-working Marchioness of Graham - the Arran understudy

The centre will not be part of any upcoming budget cuts or face closure

The centre will not be part of any upcoming budget cuts or face closure

Arran Outdoor Education Centre saved from council budget cuts

Glasgow & South Western Paddle Steamer Glen Rosa

Glasgow & South Western Paddle Steamer Glen Rosa

maritime heritage

How the Glen Rosa paddle steamer helped transform Ardrossan-Arran sailings

Community first responders are needed in Arran

Community first responders are needed in Arran

Ambulance service opens recruitment process for community first responders in Arran

The MV Glen Sannox at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow remains under construction and is over budget and significantly delayed

The MV Glen Sannox at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow remains under construction and is over budget and significantly delayed

Local government

Councillor issues fresh call for action on delayed new Ardrossan-Arran ferry

Katy Clark MSP (West Scotland, Labour)

Katy Clark MSP (West Scotland, Labour)

National government

Katy Clark MSP: Lessons need to be learned from Scotland's ferry fiasco

Nicola Sturgeon has said she has not seen any evidence of criminality in the procurement and construction of the new ferries

Nicola Sturgeon has said she has not seen any evidence of criminality in the procurement and construction of the new ferries

National government

'No evidence of criminality' in ferries scandal, says First Minister

CalMac has been hit with performance-related fines of more than £3 million in the last year. Photo: Sharon Dalgoutte

CalMac has been hit with performance-related fines of more than £3 million in the last year. Photo: Sharon Dalgoutte

National government

Ferry operators CalMac hit with £3.5 million performance-related fines in last year

The Dead Man Walking book cover along with author Ian McMurdo

The Dead Man Walking book cover along with author Ian McMurdo

New fiction book by Arran’s Ian McMurdo is set in Ayrshire

MV Glen Sannox returns to Port Glasgow

MV Glen Sannox returns to Port Glasgow

New Ardrossan ferry completes 'brief but essential' dry dock stay in Greenock

North Ayrshire police in Arran

North Ayrshire police in Arran

North Ayrshire cops join Arran Sergeant with ‘unique and enviable role’

A pod of dolphins was spotted swimming in the sea near Arran

A pod of dolphins was spotted swimming in the sea near Arran

WATCH: 'Magical' pod of dolphins spotted swimming off Arran coast

Several planned sailings from Brodick to Ardrossan on June 26 were cancelled, much to Sam Devine-Turner’s (inset) frustration and resulting in the Shrewsbury woman billing the ferry firm for her wasted time (Main photo: Sharon Dalgoutte)

Several planned sailings from Brodick to Ardrossan on June 26 were cancelled, much to Sam Devine-Turner’s (inset) frustration and resulting in the Shrewsbury woman billing the ferry firm for her wasted time (Main photo: Sharon Dalgoutte)

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Furious ferry customer slams 'appalling' service and bills CalMac for missed sailings

MV Glen Sannox is due to set sail next year. Photo: Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow)

MV Glen Sannox is due to set sail next year. Photo: Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow)

'Reassuring milestone' reached as new Ardrossan ferry's engine switched on

maritime heritage

The history of the third Glen Sannox ferry and its journeys to Arran

St Matthew's Academy and Arran High ranked in the eighties in the latest secondary school league table

St Matthew's Academy and Arran High ranked in the eighties in the latest secondary school league table

Ayrshire school Higher results ‘league table’ revealed for 2022

Daisy McNamara has been named Young Orienteer of the Year for 2022

Daisy McNamara has been named Young Orienteer of the Year for 2022

Clubs and societies

Happy Daisy: Arran girl wins Young Orienteer of the Year award

Arran hotel boss to co-lead inquiry into hospitality industry

Cargo steamer Arran, above, and below, Arran Mail

Cargo steamer Arran, above, and below, Arran Mail

Maritime heritage: The tale of Arran Mail and the two Arrans

The Solidarity beer has been released by the Arran Brewery

The Solidarity beer has been released by the Arran Brewery

The Arran Brewery releases new beer to raise funds for Ukraine

Mental health nurse lied about visiting high-risk patient who took her own life

Mental health nurse lied about visiting high-risk patient who took her own life

Mental health nurse lied about visiting high-risk patient who took her own life

The Drift Inn (Image- Maureen Pettigrew)

The Drift Inn (Image- Maureen Pettigrew)

Isle of Arran restaurant closed until next week due to staff Covid cases

The Arran berth at Ardrossan Harbour will be closed for up to two weeks

The Arran berth at Ardrossan Harbour will be closed for up to two weeks

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Arran berth at Ardrossan Harbour to close for up to two weeks for 'essential work'

The beach bar (left) and (right) partygoers enjoy a hen party at the Arran Botanical Drinks venue

The beach bar (left) and (right) partygoers enjoy a hen party at the Arran Botanical Drinks venue

Arran Botanical Drinks continue to expand with Cladach beach plans

Ferry services are liable to immediate cancellation this weekend

Ferry services are liable to immediate cancellation this weekend

UPDATED: Ardrossan morning ferries cancelled due to adverse weather

Ferry sailings have been cancelled on Wednesday, February 16 (Photo: Colin Mearns)

Ferry sailings have been cancelled on Wednesday, February 16 (Photo: Colin Mearns)

Full day of Arran ferry sailings cancelled ahead of Storm Dudley

The annual vegan festival held on the island has been cancelled for this year

The annual vegan festival held on the island has been cancelled for this year

Isle of Arran vegan festival event cancelled

Grand plans for Arran Gin firm to expand after rebrand given the go-ahead on island

Grand plans for Arran Gin firm to expand after rebrand given the go-ahead on island

Grand plans for Arran Gin firm to expand after rebrand given the go-ahead on island

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Kilmarnock Sheriff Court

Arran drink driver who was twice the limit disqualified and fined

Arran Active named as one of best retailers of the year

Arran Active’s Andrew Walsh is just one business owner who will benefit

Arran Active’s Andrew Walsh is just one business owner who will benefit

‘ArranCard’ continues to help island businesses in tough times

Repair costs for MV Caledonian Isles increased by 73 per cent over five years

Repair costs for MV Caledonian Isles increased by 73 per cent over five years

National government

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Lifeline Arran ferry fleet left in 'pitiful' state as repair costs soar

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