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Brodick Castle – A history in your hands
We walk around the castle’s Victorian extension, reliving the stories of objects that have seen so much change since their collectors first took them home. A fender seat for weighing jockeys which…
A Celebration of Whiting Bay Past and Present
Make your way to Whiting Bay on the 11th & 12th May!
The Tragedy of the Iolaire
Many readers will know of the horror that befell HMS Dasher in 1943 between Ardrossan and Brodick, yet this might be the first time they have heard of the Iolaire tragedy, the…
The Darien Disaster 1698 – 1700
The Darien disaster 1698 – 1700. King of Scotland & England William 11/111 1689-1702. A Protestant with Dutch connections. Leading up to the year 1700 a total of 7,000 Scots emigrated to…
Arran churches join national bell ringing for WW1 Armistice
On Sunday 11th November, Arran churches will be among 1000s of others across the country to ring their bells to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the first world war.…
Hutton’s uncomformity and Arran’s contribution to the beginning of Geology
Hutton’s uncomformity at Newton Lochranza. The Father of Geology James Hutton (1726 – 1797) Physician, Naturalist, Chemist, Farmer and Geologist.
Illicit Distilling on Arran
With news that the distillery at Lagg will be opening next spring, local historian Jim Henderson sent the Voice an historical account of the illicit distilling industry in Arran in the early…
Has the National Trust Forgotten the Radical Countryside?
In her first interview since taking the helm, new director-general of the National Trust Hilary McGrady has said she wants things to get “radical” at the charity, by looking to more urban…
Sir Robert the Bruce – Part Two
Following a period in early 1307 on Rathlin Island, and Robert the Bruce's alleged meeting with a spider in a cave, Robert the Bruce and his supporters made another attempt to gain…
Prehistoric island: let’s rebrand Arran
There is an island off the coast of Scotland which contains some of the most spectacular standing stones in northern Europe, a fine collection of megalithic tombs and rich evidence for farming…
Sir Robert the Bruce and the King’s Cave
An historical account of Robert the Bruce's exploits, leading to his time spent on the Island of Arran and the creation of Kilmichael Estate, Brodick, in two parts. By Jim Henderson, local…
The Island of Isay
The little island of Isay lies in the entrance to Loch Dunvegan in the north west of Skye. Seeking refuge from the tourist bustle around the castle and village at the head…