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Ar·ran

 (ăr′ən)
A granite island of western Scotland in the Firth of Clyde. It is a scenic resort area noted for its hunting and fishing.
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Arran

(ˈærən)
n
(Placename) an island off the SW coast of Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. Pop: 5045 (2001). Area: 427 sq km (165 sq miles)
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Ar•ran

(ˈær ən)

n.
an island in SW Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. 3705; 166 sq. mi. (430 sq. km).
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It was in spring that Bruce and his men gathered to the island of Arran, off the west coast of Scotland, and there Bruce made up his mind to make another fight for the crown.
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The family love to travel, and before his diagnosis Arran had been lucky enough to enjoy such adventures as trekking in Borneo.
Family refused travel insurance discover specialist cover
Mum Nita Evans was worried the family might struggle to find the right travel insurance at an affordable cost when her son Arran was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 15.
Family refused travel insurance discover specialist cover
The body of a man found on the Isle of Arran is thought to be that of a German tourist who went missing last week.
Body found in hunt for German tourist missing on Arran
P icturesque Ayrshire and Arran is just a short drive from Glasgow but its rolling hills, scenic lochs and sandy shores feel as far removed from the city as you can possibly get.
Hills, lochs, beaches, castles... the perfect getaway destination
When 18-year old Arran Evison climbs into the Dolphin team vehicle at the Red Bull Soapbox Race in Alexandra Palace, London, on Sunday, he could be the youngest driver to be taking part.
Soapbox takes pole position; STAR BRIEFING
In 1995, Isle of Arran Distillers revived whisky distilling on the island with the building of a brand-new distillery in the village of Lochranza, situated in the north.
ONE ISLANDTWO DISTILLERIES; ISLE OF ARRAN DISTILLERS ARE EXPANDING. VISIT THE PICTURESQUE LOCHRANZA DISTILLERY AND BRAND NEW LAGG DISTILLERY OPENING THIS SPRING ON THE BEAUTIFUL ISLE OF ARRAN
The health secretary is facing calls to investigate accusations that NHS managers in Ayrshire and Arran have been bullying and harassing radiography staff.
Almost 90 staff submit complaints; NHS
Summary: It was at the Melbourne Cup last year that Prince of Arran crossed swords with Cross Counter
Hopefully Cross Counter has an 'off day'
LITTLE Arran Breslin was trapped in a silent world for five years but after getting a specialist bed, he's finally spoken his first words - his own name and then "Santa".
I've been waiting for six years for Arran to speak. He said 'Santa' the other day .. I was crying my eyes out; MUM'S JOY AS CHARITY FIND SOLUTION FOR SON'S SLEEP ISSUES
(NASDAQ: PATK) has completed the acquisition of Arran Isle, Inc.
Deal snapshot: PATRICK INDUSTRIES CLOSES USD 54M ACQUISITION OF LASALLE BRISTOL
Dumfries Ladies 2s v Arran Ladies Dumfries Ladies 2s enjoyed a trip to Arran on Saturday, November 17.
Lean time for ladies' sides

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