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Wintering – the art of slowing down
The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy and Liberation
Poem of the month
The March Burn Whan Ah'd sat thur lang eneuch, trauchlt tae ma feet, dichtit awa the stour and blawn leaves, the draibles and moose-keech Ah wis hauf-smoorit in; efter Ah'd shauchlt roon…
Arran for Ardrossan Harbour campaign
OUR AIM: TO SAVE ARDROSSAN HARBOUR WITH TWO USABLE BERTHS ORIENTED CORRECTLY TO ENSURE MAXIMUM RELIABILITY IN ALL BUT THE MOST CHALLENGING WEATHER CONDITIONS WHICH WILL SERVE ARRAN WELL FOR DECADES TO…
The limitless potential of libraries
From the Caught By the River Shadows & Reflections series: Christina Riley, 10th January 2025 As she looks back on the year her Nature Library found a permanent home, Christina Riley celebrates…
Wee Bike Library is looking for donations
A request from the Eco Savvy Bike Library and other March events below: Do you have any outgrown bikes at home? Our Wee Bike Library is looking for donations! Since launching last…
Notes from The Arran Naturalist
As the topic of the March Arran Natural History Society meeting is on 'The life of seals', we thought it would be interesting to share the following notes on these beguiling creatures,…
Arran Natural History Society March meeting
With Winter abating and Spring just around the corner, the ANHS is delighted to welcome everyone to their next meeting in person on Tuesday 4th March, at 7:30pm at the Ormidale Sports…
Natural Environment Bill – A lifeline for Scotland’s Biodiversity?
Major new legislation for nature in Scotland is a rare opportunity - at most, it comes around once in a decade. We know all too well that Scotland’s nature is struggling, and…
What are the mountains saying?
Featured image shows Goatfell, or Gaoitbheinn, and to the right the start of slope up towards Am Binnein. Photo credits P Finlay. The harsh grey slopes swell high in the low hanging…
Storm appeals launched after Éowyn
In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, fundraisers have been set up for Eas Mor Forest in Kildonan, and another by the National Trust for Scotland for support at their properties, including Brodick…
Corrie film club in March
The film showing on Sunday 9th March will be London Recruits (Gordon Main 2024 Cert. 12(A)) - followed by Q&A with the director - at Corrie and Sannox Village hall, starting at…
New book published on unknown Arran luminary
Contributed by Jim Henderson ARCH HERETIC UNKNOWN GENIUS. J.M.ROBERTSON. Author Martin Page of London. Copyright 30.11.2024. Contains 592 pages priced at £20.00 + £4.00 postage. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy, please…