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Arran Township, Ontario
Arran may refer to: Places * Isle of Arran, Scotland * Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland * Arranmore, County Donegal, Ireland, also known in English as Aran Island * Arran (Caucasus), or Caucasian Albania, a historical region * Arran, Saskatchewan, Canada * Arran, Syria, a village in Aleppo Governorate, Syria * Arran–Elderslie, Ontario, Canada People Given name * Prince Arran, semi-legendary founder of Caucasian Albania *Arran Brindle (born 1981), English female cricketer *Arran Brown (born 1985), South African cyclist * Arran Fernandez (born 1995), British mathematician *Arran Gare (born 1948), Australian philosopher *Arran Hoffmann (1902–1990), German sports shooter * Arran Lee-Barrett (born 1984), English footballer *Arran Pene (born 1967), New Zealand rugby player *Arran Steele (born 1975), English cricketer *Arran Stephens (born 1944), Canadian entrepreneur, author and philanthropist Surname *Len Arran (born 1961), English composer of film scores Other names *Earl o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Arran
The Isle of Arran (; sco, Isle o Arran; gd, Eilean Arainn) or simply Arran is an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh-largest Scottish island, at . Historically part of Buteshire, it is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire. In the 2011 census it had a resident population of 4,629. Though culturally and physically similar to the Hebrides, it is separated from them by the Kintyre peninsula. Often referred to as "Scotland in Miniature", the island is divided into highland and lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault and has been described as a "geologist's paradise".Haswell-Smith (2004) pp. 11–17. Arran has been continuously inhabited since the early Neolithic period. Numerous prehistoric remains have been found. From the 6th century onwards, Goidelic-speaking peoples from Ireland colonised it and it became a centre of religious activity. In the troubled Viking Age, Arran became the property of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Len Arran
Len Arran (born Leonard Arran, 7 June 1961, Thornaby-on-Tees, England) is an English composer of film scores, and songwriter for Skunk Anansie and solo artist Deborah Dyer (Skin). He began his career as a guitarist in London in the late 1980s. In 1991, he developed a writing partnership with Dyer, leading to the formation of rock band Skunk Anansie. From 1994 onwards, they produced eight Top 40 singles, including "Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)", "Twisted" and "Brazen (Weep)", and three gold/platinum albums: '' Paranoid and Sunburnt'' (1995), ''Stoosh'' (1997) and ''Post Orgasmic Chill'' (1999). 2004 saw the release of songs for Skin's first Solo Album, ''Fleshwounds'' on EMI followed by her second solo album, ''Fake Chemical State'' (V2 Music) released in March 2006. The huge hit song ''Secretly'' was used in the film ''Cruel Intentions'' (1999), along with other tracks for the films '' Strange Days'' (1995), '' Mission: Impossible'' (1998), '' The Avengers'' (1998), an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Enemy (Higson Novel)
''The Enemy'' is a post-apocalyptic young adult horror novel written by Charlie Higson. The book takes place in London, United Kingdom, after a worldwide sickness has infected adults, turning them into something akin to voracious, cannibalistic zombies. Puffin Books released ''The Enemy'' in the UK on 3 September 2009, Disney Hyperion in the US on 11 May 2010. ''The Enemy'' is the first book in a planned series of seven. Puffin Books released the second novel in the series, titled '' The Dead'', on 16 September 2010; the third novel, titled '' The Fear'', on 15 September 2011; the fourth novel, '' The Sacrifice'', on the 20 September 2012; the fifth novel, '' The Fallen,'' on 12 September 2013; the sixth novel, '' The Hunted,'' on 4 September 2014; and the final book, ''The End,'' on 10 November 2015. Disney Hyperion released Higson's short story companion book in the series, titled ''Geeks vs. Zombies'', on 5 June 2012; it portrays an exclusive scene from ''The Fear'', set on Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NightCaster
''NightCaster: Defeat the Darkness'' is a third-person, single-player, action-adventure game for the Xbox, developed by VR1 Entertainment and published by Microsoft. Players take the role of Arran, a novice wizard whose magical power grows as he ages throughout his quest to collect spells and rid the world of eternal night. ''NightCaster'' was released on December 26, 2001, and its ESRB rating is Teen. In December 2002, the sequel, '' NightCaster II: Equinox'', was released, with two-player compatibility. Plot summary The start of the story mode introduces the player to Arran, a young boy living in a small village. One day, Arran creeps into a forest whilst playing hide and seek with his friends, and stumbles upon a glowing floating orb. The orb informs him that he must go on a quest to defeat the evil 'Night Caster'. Arran is then placed in suspended animation (even though he still ages) by the orb, presumably so that he 'will be ready' to fight the Nightcaster. Arran wakes up, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arran Distillery
Arran distillery is a whisky distillery in Lochranza, Scotland, Isle of Arran. In 1994 Arran Distillers was founded by Harold Currie, former director of Chivas and a D-Day veteran, with the intention of building a distillery on Arran. During the construction of the distillery, a pair of golden eagles built their nest on a cliff near the distillery; since golden eagles are a protected species, construction of the distillery was temporarily halted. The distillery, funded by private investors and the sale of bonds, opened in 1995. There used to be about fifty distilleries on the island, but most of them were "moonlight" or illegal distilleries. The most recent legally founded distillery on Arran, called ''Lagg'' closed in 1837. Until recently a proportion of the casks were stored in the warehouses of Springbank, due to a lack of room in the distillery, and the legal impossibility of extending the current warehouses at the Arran distillery. However, the distillery now has a sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arran (organization)
Arran (Catalan for "level with") is the youth organization of the Catalan Pro-Independence Left, result of the merger between Maulets and CAJEI and local groups (such as the Youth Assemblies of Terrassa, Sant Sadurní or Horta, a process which began in 2008 and concluded in 2012. The organization announced its creation on Saturday 14 July 2012 in Berga, during the ''Rebrot'' Catalan youth gathering, which celebrated its eleventh edition, culminating in events at the Pi de les Tres Branques annual gathering. Ideology Arran is defined as a marxist youth organization that "is committed to political and economic independence and reunification of the Catalan Countries, the attainment of socialism and overcoming patriarchy from a feminist perspective." The group also promotes other issues such as environmentalism, decent housing and work, anti-fascism, anti-racism, internationalist solidarity and the defense of public and people's education. It adopts a horizontal structure and o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arran (carpet)
210px, 19th century Arran rug Arran carpets are a carpet variety of carpets of the Karabakh carpet type. History Barda was the center of Arran carpets production. From the second half of the 19th century these carpets began to be produced in Jabrayil weaving factories under the name "Ərran", referring to the Ərran region. It is known that in the 9th-10th centuries Barda was the center of this region. More recently, Arran carpets have been called "Jabrail" because they are widely produced in Jabrayil carpet weaving factories. Characteristics The composition of the decorative pattern in the middle section of the Aran carpets consists of tasseled buta. These buta patterns - the main elements - are rarely but specifically placed in the middle field according to paisley-patterned carpets. Buta contains a description of birds and different shapes. Arran carpets are woven in different formats. Density of knots is 4 knots per cm (160,000 knots per square meter). Pile length is 7 mm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árran (Sami Publication)
''Árran'' is an English language quarterly of Sami culture and news. The editor of ''Árran'' is Evelyn Ashford, successor to long-time editor Arden Johnson. ''Árran'' was founded by the late Mel Olsen in 1995. Published by the Sami Siida of North America (SSNA), the newsletter is by and for Sami North Americans and friends. ''Árran'' headquarters are in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The SSNA council makes up the editorial advisory board. The word ''árran'' refers to the fire in the center of the lavvu, the iconic tent-symbol of Sami cultures. Issues contain articles relating to Sami culture and identity, poetry, and news from Sápmi by contributors from Sápmi and North America. ''Árran'' also has a companion blog, currently under a remodeling program. See also *''Báiki'' an English journal about Sami issues in northern America. *Sami Siida of North America The Sami Siida of North America () is a loosely organized group of regional communities, primarily in Canada and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árran
Árran is the Lule Sámi center in the village of Drag in Hamarøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The center was established in 1994 to foster and promote the Lule Sámi language and culture. It does this by arranging on-site and video conference courses in Lule Sámi, publishing books, and doing research. The center has a museum, a souvenir shop, and a Lule Sámi day-care center on its premises. One of the major projects that it was involved with was the Lule Sámi on-line coursSámastaand soon it will be publishing a Norwegian–Lule Sámi dictionary. Since 1999, Árran has published the popular scientific journal Bårjås, which is published in Lule Sámi and Norwegian/Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by .... The latter articles have summaries of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MV Isle Of Arran
MV ''Isle of Arran'' ( gd, Eilean Arainn) is a drive-through ferry owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated on the west coast of Scotland by Caledonian MacBrayne. Entering service in 1984, she served on the Arran service for nine years before being moved to Kennacraig. She returned to her original route in 2012, supplementing in summer and becoming a relief vessel in winter. In 2013, she started a new pilot route from Ardrossan to Campbeltown, which became a permanent fixture in 2015. As of 2022, she is one of the oldest vessels in the fleet, having been in service for 38 years. History ''Isle of Arran'' was launched on the Clyde at the end of 1983. After fitting out, she made her way down to Gourock, where she showed the flag and tested her bow ramp on the linkspan. After further berthing trials at Ardrossan and Brodick, she eventually took over the route from the elderly (which itself had recently replaced the failed ) on 13 April 1984, providing a crossin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MV Arran
MV ''Arran'' was a pioneering Firth of Clyde vehicle ferry introduced by Caledonian Steam Packet Company in 1953. She spent fifteen years on the Upper Clyde crossings, followed by five years at Islay. Initially hoist-loading, via side ramps, these were replaced by a stern ramp in 1973. During her final years with Caledonian MacBrayne, CalMac, she relieved across the network. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to turn her into a floating restaurant, before she was scrapped in 1993. History MV ''Arran'' was the first of a trio of vehicle vessels ordered in 1951 to modernise the Firth of Clyde fleet. Three "general purpose" vessels were planned for the Clyde routes of their names, ''Arran'', and . It rapidly became apparent that greater capacity was required in the summer and winter relief. was launched in 1957. Built by William Denny & Brothers, William Denny, she was launched from their Dumbarton yard on 22 September 1953, the last Clyde vessel to be launched there. The pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arran (1799 Ship)
''Arran'' was launched at Calcutta in 1799. In 1800 she sailed to Britain for the British East India Company (EIC). On her return voyage she suffered a major outbreak of illness while between England and the Cape. She then traded between England and India and around India until she was lost in June 1809 while sailing to Basra from Bengal. Career ''Arran'' was a "country ship" that performed one voyage for the EIC, sailing from Bengal to London. Captain John Barker sailed from Calcutta on 28 January 1800, bound for London. ''Arran'' was at Kedgeree on 11 March. She reached St Helena on 19 June, and arrived at Deptford on 17 September. There was a disturbance aboard ''Arran'' on 27 July among the lascars, but as of December 2022, details are only accessible via archival research. ''Arran'' had a crew of 12 Europeans and 40 lascars and lost only three men on the way to England. The voyage back to Bengal was, however, marked by a much higher mortality rate. She left Portsmouth on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
