Published in The Herald 16th December A heart-warming tribute to Lesley Main who died in November in Glasgow. Lesley came to Arran for holidays as a child, and then as part of the colourful tapestry of her life spent many years living and painting here. Featured image credit: the Main family. Born: February 7, 1946 …
Robert Burns once wrote: “Peace, thy olive wand extend, And bid wild War his ravage end, Man with brother Man to meet, And as a brother kindly greet…” Poetry has long played a powerful part in the peace movement. A way to express despair when faced with a world at a war. But also a …
By Peter Finlay This morning (11 December, 2023) I was beside my woodshed. That place where my robin has met me quite a few times. I have written of his friendly chirruping to me and the Christmas message he seemed to be conveying which contrasted so poignantly with the reality daily inflicted on the children …
COAST’s ‘Now You SEA It!’ Project gains momentum with vital funding support The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), a leading community marine conservation charity on the Isle of Arran, is thrilled to announce funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, made possible by National Lottery players, for an exciting new Project: “Now you SEA …
For readers who may not have seen the recent newsletter from the Arran Pioneer Project: The shortest day has passed, and as Spring approaches once again, we are underway planning for the 2024 season. As well as supporting the network of community gardens that we have helped to set up around Arran, in the coming …
The next Arran Natural History Society talk – and the first of 2024 – will be an online gathering with Tiree’s island ranger Hayley Douglas. In Can you tell me….? The many hats of an island Ranger, Hayley will describe how Tiree’s machair habitat and crofting practices make it an island that has a wealth …
From The Journal of the Isle of Arran Natural History Society No. 3 Summer 1979
Christmas A God’s born. Others die. Reality Has neither come nor gone: a change of Error. Now we have another Eternity, And always the one passed away was better. Blind, Science is working the useless ground. Mad, Faith is living the dream of its cult. A new God is a word – or …
The film showing on Sunday 14th January at Corrie Film club is The World’s Fastest Indian (Dir. Roger Donaldson. 2005. Cert. 12A). 7.30pm at Corrie and Sannox village hall. For twenty-five years in Invercargill, New Zealand, Burt Munro (1899-1978) played by Anthony Hopkins, has been working on increasing the speed of his motorcycle, a 1920 …
Arran Eco Savvy is seeking a Treasurer to work with this successful local environmental charity! Arran Eco Savvy Community (AES) accomplishes environmental projects and provides learning opportunities for vocational skills and training for the benefit of the Arran community. This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful team to support local projects and initiatives. …