Dashing through Campbeltown

12_c51santa08MORE than 90 Santa Clauses took to the streets of Campbeltown,Argyll,on Saturday December 17 2011 for the annual Santa Dash. Continue reading Dashing through Campbeltown

Campbeltown weathers the storm

The felt covering the spire of Campbeltown’s historic town hall was ripped loose by the high winds and flapping around,sending pieces of debris to the ground and promting police to close a section of the street for public safety. Power also went off in the town in the afternoon. See video below.

Christmas parade in Campbeltown

Campbeltown’s lantern parade and Christmas parade took place on the very wet night of November 24 2011,with many of the town’s organisations taking part despite the weather. The town’s Christmas lights were then switched on.

Fireworks display goes with a bang

Campbeltown had a wonderful Guy Fawkes Night on Saturday,thanks to the hard work of the Dalintober and Millknowe Tenants and Residents Association and the retained and Junior firefighters at at the town’s fire station. Continue reading Fireworks display goes with a bang

Kintyre Show 2011 –photos

A slideshow of photos covering some of the people and events taking part in the 2011 Kintyre Show.

Mull of Kintyre Musical Festival 2011 –photos

THIS year’s Mull of Kintyre Music Festival,2011,was a resounding success yet again with most of the events sold out. Continue reading Mull of Kintyre Musical Festival 2011 –photos

KSPB World Champions 2011

Campbeltown turned out at midnight to give a warm welcome back to Kintyre Schools Pipe Band after it won the Novice Grade at the Wrold Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow on August 13 2011.

Kintyre Show 2011

The 2011 Kintyre Agricultural Show was one of the most successful for years,according to president Rory Colville.

Campbeltown Lifeboat 150th anniversary –photos

Photos from Campbeltown Lifeboat’s 150th anniversary gala day and dance celebrations.

Campbeltown Lifeboat Gala Day 2011

To celebrate its 150th anniversary in July,Campbeltown Lifeboat held a gala day and raft race with a dance in the evening in the Victoria Hall. Continue reading Campbeltown Lifeboat Gala Day 2011

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