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On The Ground
On The Ground is a new interview series where we will take a look into the lives of Arran people. Voice Reporter met up for a blether with Carol Norton, resident of…
Stop the War meeting and Arran branch
Solidarity with Palestine - Stop the War Meeting Ormidale Pavilion Sunday 1st December 2024, 2-4pm
Illegal Fishing Prosecution Undermines Scotland’s Marine Conservation Efforts
Following a recent incident involving illegal fishing activity in the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone, COAST issued the following press release last month: Long-term Research Jeopardised Inadequate enforcement The Need for Vessel…
Book review: Arran to Canada – One Way
Contributed by Voice Reporter Although this book has adorned Arran bookshelves for a long time, a little bit of local history now, by itself, it deserves a closer look. It sails through…
Mindfulness for Living. A different approach to happiness.
Featured image by Luca on Unsplash Mindfulness is being practiced everywhere these days from monasteries to businesses to schools, and even in the military. It has become part of mainstream life. Yet…
Nature matters for Mental Health
First Minister John Swinney is drawing up his legislative priorities for the year ahead, and there is hope that his Programme for Government due in early September will include a commitment to…
Therapeutic gardening this autumn
As part of the Wellbeing in Nature initiative at Heather Lodge, the therapeutic gardening sessions with Juliette Walsh are starting again in September. For more information see the poster below – Wellbeing…
Arran’s Housing Crisis, Problems and Solutions
Featured image shows rural cottage in Scotland. Credit Russ Daley on Unsplash.com I have been the island’s housing officer since 2010. In November, I will retire, and so now is a good…
Solar Energy, the global hunt for profits, farmers, communities. A two-part exploration and explanation.
“It isn’t always true that a critical end justifies desperate means.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich PART ONE STOP LIME DOWN SOLAR FARM, NEAR SHERSTON A couple of years ago in Voice for…
Solar Energy, the global hunt for profits, farmers, communities. A two-part exploration and explanation.
“Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.” -Thomas Jefferson PART TWO UNDERSTANDING BRITISH AGRICULTURE and GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES I needed…
No New Oil and Gas for a Liveable Future
Following the Supreme Court’s historic ruling in June in Sarah Finch’s case against an oil field in Surrey (see article in the Voice for Arran here) the UK Government has just this…
Arran by-election online hustings
A North Ayrshire Council seat has become vacant following the recent resignation of Councillor Timothy Billings. Following the nomination deadline on Monday, August 12th, the candidates have now been confirmed. They are:…