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2026-09-25T20:50:02+01:00 @openbenches posted:
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ALASTAIR AND JENNY MACGREGOR
OF SOUTH CROYDON AND DENNISTOWN,
WHO CAME ANNUALLY TO ARRAN
FOR OVER 50 YEARS.
IN MEMORIAM
https://openbenches.org/bench/45907
2026-09-25T20:27:05+01:00 @openbenches posted:
This seat is to celebrate the 90th birthday of
LADY JEAN FFORD 2010
https://openbenches.org/bench/45890
2026-09-25T20:26:34+01:00 @openbenches posted:
MERVYN STEWART HAMILTON
1944 2001

Abbey Hart Hamilton
2005
https://openbenches.org/bench/45891
2026-09-25T20:26:04+01:00 @openbenches posted:
IRENE HUNTER 1928-2000
DONATED BY ROBERT AND FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF A DEARLY LOVED WIFE.
MUM & GRAN AND DEDICATED TO THE
MANY HAPPY TIMES SHARED ON ARRAN

ROBERT HUNTER 1928-2005
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DAD AND GRANPA
WHOM WE CHERISH IN OUR MEMORIES
WHEREVER WE GO AND ESPECIALLY IN ARRAN
WHERE HE NOW RESTS IN PEACE WITH IRENE
https://openbenches.org/bench/45892
2026-09-25T20:25:33+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In memory of
WILLIE MUIR
17-4-54 - 17-11-05
A well liked colleague
From all his council workmates

DENNY OLIVER
05-05-1952
11-07-2020
THE MAN WHO WROTE
THE SONG GOATFELL
https://openbenches.org/bench/45893
2026-09-25T20:25:03+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory of a Dear Father
ALEXANDER WILLISON
Placed here by his Sons and Daughters

In Loving Memory of
DAVID ALEXANDER WILLISON
Placed here by his son Jack
https://openbenches.org/bench/45894
2026-09-25T14:26:03+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of
PETER BATSFORD
1939-2024
https://openbenches.org/bench/45887
2026-09-25T14:25:33+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Averil, Bill and Nigel
Betty Lee, Bryan Heatley
and generous friends of St Giles
https://openbenches.org/bench/45888
2026-09-25T14:25:03+01:00 @openbenches posted:
IN MEMORY OF
BILL BENGREE
FOR ALL HIS SERVICES
TO LUDFORD
https://openbenches.org/bench/45889
2026-09-25T13:00:03+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Remembering
Ed Havard
1951-2014
https://openbenches.org/bench/45886
2026-09-25T11:00:03+01:00 @openbenches posted:
IN MEMORY OF GWYNETH THOMPSON
WHO ENJOYED MANY HOURS WITH HER
FAMILY IN ROATH PARK
23.08.1921-05.10.2018
https://openbenches.org/bench/45885
2026-09-24T23:25:33+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In memory of
Isobel Turner (nee Scoular)
1942 - 2017
Who loved this place.
"To all the world just one, but to us all the World"
https://openbenches.org/bench/45883
2026-09-24T23:25:02+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Take A Seat, Enjoy The View.
David Brambles
Placed This Seat For You.
He Loved This Island, His Family And The Sea
Just How Lucky Could One Man Be
"Je Ne Regrette Rien"
19/03/1937 - 04/06/2022
https://openbenches.org/bench/45884
2026-09-24T23:10:40+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of Lois and Bill Rush
Long-time residents of Maple Street.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45842
2026-09-24T23:10:09+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Jürgen Posselt
"In memoriam: To all political movements, motions, ideas
and notions, metaphysical lotions past, present and future.
Rest in Peace."
https://openbenches.org/bench/45843
2026-09-24T23:09:39+01:00 @openbenches posted:
They were loved by all who knew them.
Shelby Hamilton & Sandy Hamilton
1991-2010 1971-2014
Fly Fly Away
https://openbenches.org/bench/45844
2026-09-24T23:09:09+01:00 @openbenches posted:
IN LOVNG MEMORY OF
JOCK KANE
4. 11. 1960- 17. 01. 2007
BELOVED HUSBAND OF JANE
DEVOTED DAD TO
KIMBERLEY, JONATHAN, SUMMER AND LUCY
"TREASURED MEMORIES OF ARRAN"
https://openbenches.org/bench/45845
2026-09-24T23:08:39+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Art & Bunty Christianson - Forever Loved
1925-2012 / 1927-2015
Relax awhile and reflect on yesterday,
live today and dream of tomorrow.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45846
2026-09-24T23:08:08+01:00 @openbenches posted:
JANETTE NEVILLE
PRESENTED TO JANETTE BY HER FRIENDS AND
COLLEAGUES IN CELEBRATION OF HER RETIREMENT
ON WEDNESDAY 28 JULY 2004 AND IN RECOGNITION
OF HER 30 YEARS SERVICE AT
HAIRMYRES HOSPITAL, EAST KILBRIDE
https://openbenches.org/bench/45847
2026-09-24T23:07:38+01:00 @openbenches posted:
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF RYAN SHAUN CLARKE
APRIL 1988 - JULY 2007
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
https://openbenches.org/bench/45848
2026-09-24T23:07:08+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Ugo Pellegrini
23/03/1920 - 19/10/2024
Joseph Pellegrini
05/07/1956-11/06/2025
"Sempre Insieme"
https://openbenches.org/bench/45849
2026-09-24T23:06:38+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Remembering Lois and Bill Rush.
Our community has been enriched
through your many years of service.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45850
2026-09-24T23:06:07+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of Lew & Mary Bjerkness.
Here with us all too briefly, but the love
they left behind shall live forever.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45851
2026-09-24T23:05:37+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Forever in our Hearts
"The Perfect Place"
Donald & Jean McLeod
Your loving Daughters, Sons-in-Law,
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
https://openbenches.org/bench/45852
2026-09-24T23:05:12+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of Lois and Bill Rush
Long-time residents of Maple Street.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45842
2026-09-24T23:05:07+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In memory of Jack Sandberg
"Sit with me awhile"
https://openbenches.org/bench/45853
2026-09-24T23:04:41+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Jürgen Posselt
"In memoriam: To all political movements, motions, ideas
and notions, metaphysical lotions past, present and future.
Rest in Peace."
https://openbenches.org/bench/45843
2026-09-24T23:04:36+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Celebrating the 70 year Reign of
Queen Elizabeth II
1952 - 2022
https://openbenches.org/bench/45873
2026-09-24T23:04:11+01:00 @openbenches posted:
They were loved by all who knew them.
Shelby Hamilton & Sandy Hamilton
1991-2010 1971-2014
Fly Fly Away
https://openbenches.org/bench/45844
2026-09-24T23:04:06+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In recognition of the past & present
Canada Post employeese
est. 1914
https://openbenches.org/bench/45874
2026-09-24T23:03:41+01:00 @openbenches posted:
IN LOVNG MEMORY OF
JOCK KANE
4. 11. 1960- 17. 01. 2007
BELOVED HUSBAND OF JANE
DEVOTED DAD TO
KIMBERLEY, JONATHAN, SUMMER AND LUCY
"TREASURED MEMORIES OF ARRAN"
https://openbenches.org/bench/45845
2026-09-24T23:03:36+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In Memory of
Fraser Gibson
https://openbenches.org/bench/45875
2026-09-24T23:03:10+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Art & Bunty Christianson - Forever Loved
1925-2012 / 1927-2015
Relax awhile and reflect on yesterday,
live today and dream of tomorrow.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45846
2026-09-24T23:03:06+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory Of
Adolph Jeck Maria Jeck
1892 - 1980 1893 - 1989
Placed in 2005 by their extended families
https://openbenches.org/bench/45876
2026-09-24T23:02:40+01:00 @openbenches posted:
JANETTE NEVILLE
PRESENTED TO JANETTE BY HER FRIENDS AND
COLLEAGUES IN CELEBRATION OF HER RETIREMENT
ON WEDNESDAY 28 JULY 2004 AND IN RECOGNITION
OF HER 30 YEARS SERVICE AT
HAIRMYRES HOSPITAL, EAST KILBRIDE
https://openbenches.org/bench/45847
2026-09-24T23:02:35+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In our hearts forever
Andy Gordon
1932 - 2017
Jean Gordon
1922 - 2021
They discovered the beauty and spirit of this place.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45877
2026-09-24T23:02:10+01:00 @openbenches posted:
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF RYAN SHAUN CLARKE
APRIL 1988 - JULY 2007
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
https://openbenches.org/bench/45848
2026-09-24T23:02:05+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory of
MARJORIE P. OPENSHAW
1921-1999
https://openbenches.org/bench/45878
2026-09-24T23:01:40+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Ugo Pellegrini
23/03/1920 - 19/10/2024
Joseph Pellegrini
05/07/1956-11/06/2025
"Sempre Insieme"
https://openbenches.org/bench/45849
2026-09-24T23:01:35+01:00 @openbenches posted:
A life well lived. A man so loved
Will always be remembered
Charles Herbert
07.01.47 - 19.11.20
His light shines on
https://openbenches.org/bench/45879
2026-09-24T23:01:09+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Remembering Lois and Bill Rush.
Our community has been enriched
through your many years of service.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45850
2026-09-24T23:01:04+01:00 @openbenches posted:
HAPPY MEMORIES
DUNCAN & MARY WILSON
https://openbenches.org/bench/45880
2026-09-24T23:00:39+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of Lew & Mary Bjerkness.
Here with us all too briefly, but the love
they left behind shall live forever.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45851
2026-09-24T23:00:34+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Always in our Hearts
In Loving Memory of Bonnie Eva Barnett
Oct29 1993 - Feb.23 2021
https://openbenches.org/bench/45881
2026-09-24T23:00:09+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Forever in our Hearts
"The Perfect Place"
Donald & Jean McLeod
Your loving Daughters, Sons-in-Law,
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
https://openbenches.org/bench/45852
2026-09-24T23:00:04+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory
of
VAL ROWSON
(1947 - 2013)
She adored Arran
https://openbenches.org/bench/45882
2026-09-24T22:59:39+01:00 @openbenches posted:
In memory of Jack Sandberg
"Sit with me awhile"
https://openbenches.org/bench/45853
2026-09-24T22:59:08+01:00 @openbenches posted:
THIS SEAT HAS BEEN DONATED BY IVOR KING OF NORTH SOMERSET
TO THE MEMORY OF MY BELOVED WIFE DOREEN. AGE 62
WHO DIED ON APRIL 28TH 1998.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE WE WERE DUE TO COME TO ARRAN.
DOREENS ASHES WERE SCATTERED BESIDE THE STRING ROAD
https://openbenches.org/bench/45854
2026-09-24T22:58:38+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Bill and Aileen Annan
Together once more, never to part.
Memories are a gift to treasure,
ours of you will last forever.
https://openbenches.org/bench/45855
2026-09-24T22:58:08+01:00 @openbenches posted:
Albina Berdusco celebrates 100 years, Feb. 6, 2007
Loved & Respected Parent, Grandparent & Friend
Also in honour of Guerino Berdusco, 1904-1984
https://openbenches.org/bench/45856