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Holy Island – a history
In the fourth episode of the Viking story (see Voice for Arran, issue 111) reference was made to ‘Innis Shroin’ (Holy Isle.) In fact, over the years, there have been many inaccurate…
A history of the Vikings part four
THE BATTLE OF LARGS OCTOBER 1263 In the concluding part of Jim Henderson's history of the Vikings, we hear how both the Scots and Norwegian fleets congregated, with a huge group of…
The Future of Brodick Castle
On 11 May, the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), the country’s largest and oldest conservation charity, announced a series of emergency actions designed to ensure its survival during the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Information sought on the life of Allan Nicol of Whiting Bay
A member of The Orders and Medals Research Society (UK), Simon Muggleton, is currently researching the life and career of Allan Nicol, of Whiting Bay. Simon contacted the Voice to see if…
A history of the Vikings part three
The Vikings in the Western Isles - part three
And finally… a wee piece to make you smile
Eating in the UK in the 1950s
A History of the Vikings part two
The Viking Period in Western Scotland
A History of the Vikings in four parts
A history of the Vikings THE VIKINGS 8th to 13th CENTURY Part 1 TYPES OF LONGSHIP The Busse was the largest of the Longships at 150 feet in length with 34 rowing…
Stories from the Holocaust event
Stories from the Holocaust event on 11th February 2020 in the Arran Library
From Anne Frank to Walther Hambock
In September I hosted a house concert, Music in the Time of Anne Frank, which was covered by the Voice for Arran and the Arran Banner. Shortly afterwards I received a phone…
A request for help with an Arran-Australia connection
Last month Lyn Beard from Australia contacted the Voice to help her investigate a family connection with Arran, and the Allison family of Brodick. Here is what she writes: I am researching…
The Arran Heritage Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary
ARRAN HERITAGE MUSEUM 40th ANNIVERSARY OPEN DAY SUNDAY 14th JULY 10.30am to 4.30pm Entry for that day only by donation This will be an opportunity for islanders and visitors alike to join…