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And Finally…
In case there are readers who missed this - The Voice for Arran was very happy to be alerted to this window decoration in Brodick last week. The Arran Pride parade and…
From the Archives: On whatever
Issue 5 - June 2011 As we celebrate the launch of our new website and the treasure trove of Voice archives, we have republished one of our founder's articles from 2011, when…
Arran Heritage Museum’s 50th Year
The Arran Heritage Museum is marking it's 50th year in 2026. And to celebrate they are holding an exhibition, along with the special events that they run throughout the year. Read on…
Arran Through Time – a review
Arran Through Time – A collection of articles about people and events associated with the Isle of Arran. By James Henderson Arran Through Time is a newly published collection of articles about…
News from the McLellan Festivals
Also gearing up for their forthcoming events in August and September are the McLellan Festivals. A deadline coming up this month though for the McLellan Poetry Prize. If there are any talented…
Arran Open Studios 2026
Arran Open Studios and preview exhibition are once again taking place this summer. The key dates for your diary are: Preview Exhibition, Brodick Hall, Friday 10th – Monday 13th July 2026 The…
Poem for June
Arran Haiku Crushed grass in the thirties. Anextinct bird, Avro Anson,drills soft clouds over Arran. Bharrain, Bhreac, Tarsuinn,Nuis, Goat Fell. They madehuge clouds trickle down quiet glens. Whiting Bay. Full cupsof rhodedendronwaited…
Finland film night with Lesley Riddoch
Finland: The Happiest Country in the World with Lesley Riddoch plus Q&A Friday 6th March, starting 7pm in Whiting Bay Hall Imagine a place where happiness isn’t just a feeling, but a…
Poem for March
Winter’s Awa Noo the snaw creeps fae the braes And is gaen: Noo the trees clap on their claes Ane be ane: Yonder owre the windy muir Flees the craw; And cries…
News from the McLellan Book Festival
A wee preview from the team at the McLellan Book Festival, with news on the writers who are currently confirmed to join this biannual festival. Looks set to be a very exciting…
Competition in Music
I would like to give my views on the concept of competition within the arena of music education, views which are shared by (among others) the composer Bela Bartok[1], a wide variety…
A notice from Corrie Film Club
Corrie Film Club March 2026 It is no longer possible, by the terms of our license, to advertise our films in the local newspaper or on social media. There will be a…