Armed Forces Day parades through Campbeltown

kintyre-schools-pipe-bandCampbeltown was awash with military colours on Saturday May 11 2013 as the town celebrated its Armed Forces Day.

For more photos and the full report see the Campbeltown Courier,May 17 2013 and on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

 

Campbeltown runners line up for MOK

mok-run-2013An incredible total of 240 Campbeltown men and women have entered the Mull of Kintyre half marathon and 10k races 2013.

Meet two of the contenders for places and read more about the MOK races in the Campbeltown Courier,May 17 2013 or see our on line edition at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

Positive response to Campbeltown town hall plans

c36main1noThere has been a positive response to plans for Campbeltown’s Town Hall renovation after a large number of people turned out to view them.

To read the full story see the Campbeltown Courier,May 10 2013 and on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

Sally’s holidays in France pay off

sally-chuteYears of family holidays in France and a love of the country’s culture have paid off for Campbeltown Grammar School sixth year pupil Sally Chute.

Find out why in the Campbeltown Courier,May 10 2013 and on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

Campbeltown Loch IS a whisky!

campbeltown-loch-whiskyA CHANCE encounter in a cemetery has led to the creation of a special bottle of whisky and a plaque commemorating the woman who instigated the creation of Campbeltown’s Old Quay.

Read the full story in the Campbeltown Courier,May 3 2013,or on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

Deputy First Minister officially opens New Quay

sturgeon-in-campbeltownThere’s a ‘real buzz about Campbeltown,’said Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon,during a visit to Kintyre to official open the town’s New Quay.

Read more about the cabinet minister’s visit to the Wee Toon and her impressions of what is happening at the New Quay,in the Campbeltown Courier,April 19 2103 also on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

New Campbeltown ferry three times a week

campbeltown-harbourA pilot ferry service is to be introduced from May to take passengers and vehicles across  the Firth of Clyde from Ardrossan to Campbeltown.   The service will run three times per week throughout the summer,with an additional stop at Brodick on a Saturday.

During a visit to the Wee Toon on Monday,April 15 2013, Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced details of the new ferry service and attended the official opening ceremony of Campbeltown New Quay.

For the full details and a report on Ms Sturgeon’s visit see the Campbeltown Courier,April 19 2013 and on line from the same date at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

Insanity verdict for Campbeltown crash driver

crash-driverA Campbeltown man,who caused a horrific car crash in the town’s Lochend Street,has been detained in a high security psychiatric hospital after being found not guilty of attempted murder on the grounds that he was insane at the time.

For the full story see the Campbeltown Courier,April 12 2013,and on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

Peninver man receives award from Princess Royal

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Sandy Wilkie with HRH princess Anne

Sandy Wilkie,owner of Kilchousland Farm,Peninver,  near Campbeltown,thought  ‘someone was taking the mickey’  when he was told he would be receiving an award from HRH Princess Anne.

Find out what for in the Campbeltown Courier April 12 2013 and on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

Cinema archivist to speak in Campbeltown

campbeltown-picture-house-20_c30hol01On Wednesday,April 10 2013  The Antiquarians will be hosting Dr Gordon Barr of Scottish Cinemas,who is dedicated to recording and archiving the historic cinema architectural heritage of Scotland. Continue reading Cinema archivist to speak in Campbeltown

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