MV Pentalina berths in Campbeltown
The 70m-long Pentland Ferries vessel is currently undergoing berthing trials at terminals along the west coast
News
News
‘Oversight’ leads to roadworks rubbish being left behind
‘Leaving materials for this long was an oversight for which we apologise’
News
Concerns among farming community over Australian trade deal
‘The deal has not been afforded the appropriate level of scrutiny and consultation’, says NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy
News
‘Significant increase’ in Covid cases in Argyll
‘Covid has not gone away and the rapid increase in Argyll and Bute is concerning’
News
New suicide prevention group for Argyll
‘Suicide prevention is everyone’s business. So let’s not be scared to talk about it’
News
No go for level zero in Scotland
‘Unlikely that any part of the country will move down a level from the 28th of June,’ says Sturgeon in address to parliament today.
Sport
Time trial cyclists hit the track at MACC
‘Not all of our riders are here to race hard but simply to enjoy the safe environment created by the sanctioned event.’
Sport
Stroke of genius from Robertson in Harbour Gallery Open
Inveraray’s David Robertson, a talented all-round sportsman, was in sparkling form
Sport
Watching Scotland just fan-tastic for Kintyre’s Tartan Army
Ahead of this summer’s delayed UEFA Euro 2020, the Courier hears from some Scotland fans about the ups and downs of following the national team
Sport
Thinking caps on for four-club competition
Some golfers did exceptionally well completing Dunaverty’s 18 holes using just four club
Sport
Dreich conditions for Dunaverty’s June medal
Sixteen ladies competed for Dunaverty Golf Club’s June medal last Saturday.
Sport
Members compete for medals at Glenralloch
There were glorious conditions overhead and on the course as ladies and gents members competed for their respective medals.
Sport
Virtual MOKRUN proves to be a real success
Local married couple, Kenny and Jennifer Campbell, were the male and female winners of the half-marathon race
Sport
Could future tennis stars come from Campbeltown?
‘Judy had lots of tips to encourage parents playing with their children and coached some basic tennis skills.’
Sport
Close scoring in Machrihanish’s May Am-Am
An early score of 51 proved too hard to beat although second place came very close
Sport
Heidbangers head to Carradale
The group played three rounds, the first two of which were for individual prizes and the third was a hidden pairs round.
Leisure
Highland hike boost for inclusive playpark fund
The youngsters celebrated the completion of their sponsored walk by dancing a Highland fling for a crowd of supporters at the finish line
Leisure
Photographs capture essence of town’s whisky heritage
Captivating images from the past and the present are featured in an interactive online gallery
Leisure
From Our Files, June 11 2021
A look back at the Courier’s archives from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Nostalgia
Down Memory Lane, June 11 2021
‘Here Alex, that’s not your property, you are stealing DOAFS property!’
Outdoors
Photograph of the Week, June 11 2021
Debra took the photograph of the ‘liquid gold’ sunset during a recent visit to Westport, which she described as ‘so beautiful’.
Leisure
RNLI charity cyclist smashes two targets
‘The wheel from Robbie was an absolute lifesaver…and I somehow made it all the way back to Poole without having a single puncture’
Leisure
Midwives lead mums on MOK walk
All mums who gave birth to babies in the last year were invited to take part along with members of their families.
Leisure
Denzil delighted as DCI novel tops bestseller lists
The latest DCI Daley thriller has become one of the UK’s fastest selling books
Leisure
Dancers warm up for fundraising Highland hike
A group of Highland dancers will walk five kilometres to boost the campaign to purchase a piece of inclusive play equipment for Jock’s Adventure Playground.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, June 11 2021
Christians, who read the same Bible, sometimes come to different conclusions. Yet, we are still Christians.
Opinion
Leader, June 11 2021
‘It says a great deal about the strength and resilience of the team that the Joëlette broke before they did!’
Opinion
Thought for the Week, May 28 2021
Do not beat yourself up for doubting – have the strength to believe.
Opinion
Leader, May 28 2021
A simple Tweet could lead to the creation of the future stars of Scottish tennis
Columnists
Leader, May 21 2021
How will we ever attract people to live and work in the area when the only secondary school we have to offer is one of the lowest ranked in Scotland?