District News, February 26 2021
‘Tidal energy can play a huge role in decarbonising the whisky industry and ensuring a sustainable future for Scotland’s island communities.’
‘Tidal energy can play a huge role in decarbonising the whisky industry and ensuring a sustainable future for Scotland’s island communities.’
The fund is focused on businesses which need short-term financial help to continue actively trading
Tourism and young people also get budget boost, councillors decide after ‘year like no other’.
‘I’ve been absolutely blown away by the generosity of Campbeltown businesses and non-profit organisations’
The UK’s new trading relationship with the EU means that businesses are able to seize new opportunities as we strike trade deals with the world’s fastest growing markets. Outside the EU customs union, there are also new processes and rules which they have been preparing for.
‘A 10-year plan to fix a mile of road is ludicrous and dangerous’
‘The award is for the people of Campbeltown and Argyll and Bute as work continues to attract more people to live, work and invest in this fantastic area’
Heavy rain and fierce winds combined to make it one of the toughest rounds to be played on Dunaverty golf course.
Help for young people in Argyll to stay active during lockdown
Entrants can walk or run anywhere they like, as long as they stay local, stay safe and abide by lockdown rules.
Clyde Cruising Club plans to move the prestigious Scottish Series away from Loch Fyne to ‘a number of locations throughout the Clyde estuary’
‘We are delighted to be providing bike repairs and second hand bikes to people in Campbeltown as part of the Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme’
‘The news…was met with enthusiasm and gratitude by everyone at amateur level.’
Core MMA Campbeltown is planning to use the funds to upgrade its equipment and facilities to improve the quality and diversity of the training sessions provided.
The manifesto’s aim is for Scotland to become a ‘healthier, cleaner, safer and happier walking nation’
‘The children are absolutely delighted with their new kit.’
This week’s photograph was taken at the height of the recent cold spell.
A look back at the Courier’s archives from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
‘My father tried his best to uncover a link to any source of McTaggarts prior to William emigrating in 1822 but to no avail.’
A look back at the Courier’s archives from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
‘What a surprise I got seeing him in his uniform, as we don’t have any photographs like that’
Best wishes to everyone celebrating a lockdown birthday.
The weigh house which once stood at the bottom of Main Street is still fondly remembered by many today
This week’s photograph of colourful camellias was sent in by Nancy Morgans, who was inspired by David O McEwan’s recent Thought for the Week column.
The people of Campbeltown are looking forward to welcoming visitors to the most improved place in Scotland, but they need to be able to get here.
Could it be that to disagree might in some circumstances actually be the manifestation of love?
We hope Jimmy gets as much enjoyment from his golden years as he did from his working life
Encouraging Covid figures and an accelerating vaccine roll-out are also signs of hope that there might soon be better days ahead.
This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and we need to put forward the best possible case for the ferry service.
The words are ancient and they are taken from an ancient book. And yet they are all that we need.
Perhaps we need more litter bins in rural areas to discourage anyone tempted to throw their rubbish from their vehicles.