Walk with the Courier: High Lossit to Killypole
Hamish Henderson, the founder of the school of Scottish Studies, was wandering about the hills here at the start of the war, taking notes in German and arrested as a spy.
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Jurassic World’s dinosaurs roamed in Argyll and Bute
Eagle-eyed dinosaur fans may spot Glen Mallan jetty at Loch Long, Arrochar, if they see the film at Campbeltown Picture House.
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Flags fly as putting green opens
South Kintyre Development Trust (SKDT) which manages the attraction has putters to suit all heights and a scorecard is provided.
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Dinghy sailors delight at record May weather
The action continues this Wednesday, from 7pm and all are welcome, especially total beginners, as all specialist equipment is provided.
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Lorne and Lowland church walks
The walks are held on the first Saturday of the month, and usually people meet at the Lorne and Lowland church Cark Park for 11am.
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Beach cleaners comb Westport sands
Organisers thank holiday park which offered free camping to visitors taking part in the Westport beach clean.
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Walk with the Courier: Beinn Ghuilean
Beinn Ghuilean’s modest 352m (1154ft) map height does not reveal its spectacular situation on the edge of the sea. There are great views to: Davaar Island and, if the tide is out its dhorlin, across the Kilbrannan Sound to Arran, across the loch to Askomil,
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Westport spring clean targets plastic pollution
The expected army of cleaners will be rewarded with hot food at lunchtime promises organiser Christie Middleton of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS).
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On a wing with Machrihanish Seabird Observatory
The most extraordinary event of 2017 was a June fly-by Sooty Tern usually found in Tropical waters. This is a new species for Argyll, the first since the Observatory was established on September 11 1993.
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Argyll ablaze as rhododendrons bloom
Closer to Campbeltown off the B842, is Christine and Livingstone Russell’s garden at An Ceardach. Five acres of planting including large collections of rhododendrons and many interesting and unusual trees and shrubs.