Ill wind blows letter to turbine company
Elected representatives and Unite Union join forces to urge CS Wind owners to seek orders or let others take over.
News
Campbeltown
Office plans for Gigha given go-ahead
The new facility will be situated at the shore base of the Druimyeon Bay fish farm.
News
Thousands of library books due back
Staged reopening plan for libraries, sports pitches, gyms and soft play, revealed by Live Argyll
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Mull of Kintyre to Major Tom
Music video to be transmitted to ISS astronauts from planned spaceport site in world first attempt.
News
Further weather warnings to close old military road overnight
As work continues on the A83, the diversion route will close to traffic at 9pm this evening.
News
Another overnight closure at the Rest
Old military road to close overnight – for third night running
News
Rest and be Thankful diversion route to close for second night
Second successive overnight closure for A83 diversion route
News
Join the dots on Argyll’s Artmap
Now in its 13th year, there are 30 artists and locations open to visitors over two weekends later this month.
News
Large boulders on Rest made safe but A83 remains closed
Assessments and clear-up operations following landslip to continue until sunset.
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
News
New island housing ‘stifled by red tape’
A lack of affordable infrastructure drives up costs and makes some housing projects difficult and unaffordable, says long-standing local developer.
Business
Shop to ship – plan to help island businesses stay afloat
With concerns about visitors stepping ashore, a new business portal has been developed by Sail Scotland.
Business
Breaking News: Scotland set to loosen lockdown from next weekend
Sunbathing, park visits and seeing other people outdoors on the way, with golf, bowls and garden centres expected to reopen from next weekend
Business
Tourism chiefs demand reopening date ‘now’
Thousands of tourism businesses in Scotland are ineligible for grants and could go to the wall ‘in weeks,’ says STA.
News
£24.7 million to Argyll and Bute businesses
Figures show that 2,785 grants have been received by the council with 2,519 processed so far,
News
Hotel gets ‘morale boosting’ awards win
The four-star Loch Melfort Hotel at Arduaine has been recognised at The Scottish Hotel Awards.
News
Online scam warning for Argyll and Bute
Council issues reminder to local firms not to give out bank details or click on email links
News
Ferry services ‘can’t stay afloat forever’ – MSP
Michael Matheson MSP has added his signature today to a letter from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments warning that some routes could sink unless there is intervention.
News
Ill wind blows letter to turbine company
Elected representatives and Unite Union join forces to urge CS Wind owners to seek orders or let others take over.
Campbeltown
Office plans for Gigha given go-ahead
The new facility will be situated at the shore base of the Druimyeon Bay fish farm.
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Mull of Kintyre to Major Tom
Music video to be transmitted to ISS astronauts from planned spaceport site in world first attempt.
News
Reassurance after Ardshiel Hotel guest tests positive for Covid-19
‘We are totally overwhelmed by the support we have received – we never quite expected it to be at the level it is’
News
Westport warning signs to be erected after rip current rescues
‘If you do see someone in trouble on the coast and are confident enough to make a rescue attempt, please ensure someone has dialled 999 Coastguard.’
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
News
A83 road works under way
‘Since we started our campaign to have the road between Kennacraig and Campbeltown trunked we have seen a massive improvement on this stretch of the A83’
News
Duncan shares boyhood memories of the Wee Toon
Duncan, now aged almost 95, reminisces about shops and industries, and shares numerous anecdotes from his childhood.
News
New island housing ‘stifled by red tape’
A lack of affordable infrastructure drives up costs and makes some housing projects difficult and unaffordable, says long-standing local developer.
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
Uncategorized
It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
Church
A Campbeltown carol for today
The resulting carol is sung to the tune of Oh Little Town of Bethlehem.
News
Guild’s sobering meeting on human trafficking
‘Any possibility that we were in danger of dismissing the problem as one of inner cities, or “somewhere else”, was dispelled.’
Church
Hope and Hospitality comes to Campbeltown
‘This will also be an opportunity to hear about the work of Home for Good, and consider to how we might respond to the needs of vulnerable children.’
Church
Church club transports children to the high seas
They learned that making good choices can change their attitude to different things in their lives.
Church
West Kintyre and Gigha welcome new minister
We are grateful to the folk of Clachan for giving us such wonderful hospitality and for Julius Weeks for such inspirational music.
Church
Highland Parish’s Easter feast
A huge selection of buffet-style food was prepared and served up by members of the church in Kirk Street Hall.
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
News
RES buoyed by interest in virtual ‘meet the buyer’ event
‘I was impressed by the time, information and support that RES provided during the meet the buyer event.’
News
Scottish Water ‘keen to begin’ Tarbert project
‘We cannot say for sure when work will begin on site, however, we are doing all we can to progress this important project.’
News
CMAL has answers to Islay ferry project questions
‘We are very keen to reinstate the community meetings and we will arrange new dates as soon as it is safe to do so within the health and safety and travel guidelines.’
News
High school dux thanks supporters
Islay High School dux winner pays tribute to all those who supported her through her secondary schooling.
Districts
Small Isles scoops fifth Eco-Schools flag
‘The entire community will be very proud of this achievement by its youngest members. Let’s hope they can go on to make it a sixth flag in due course!’
Districts
Souper star Ryan dishes up school donation
‘The school has been amazing, and always provided fantastic support to our family, and we just wanted to show our appreciation.’
News
Carradale weather boy makes national news
‘Kyle is loving taking part in this project and it is something nice to keep him busy during this time.’
News
Jura to mainland submarine electricity cable replaced
Teams from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) connected the new cable to the main electricity network on Tuesday March 31
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
News
Pet ban plan for dogs attacking sheep
People needed to give views to consultation into tougher penalties for sheep and livestock worrying
News
Additional funding to support crofters in remote and marginal communities
The scheme helps crofters to upgrade housing or build new homes, allowing them to achieve the full potential of their crofts while generating economic activity.
News
All things baa baa bright and beautiful
‘The NHS are working so hard to keep us all healthy during these extreme times so if there are small things we can do to let them know that their efforts are appreciated it’s a no brainer really.’
News
Islay’s Woodrow wins Kintyre ploughing match
Ileach Fraser Woodrow was the overall winner on the day
News
Post election action from NFU Scotland
‘Let us be clear: NFU Scotland will engage with all MPs, of all parties, to ensure the best outcomes for our membership.’
Farming
Brexit: beyond January 31 and the ‘real grit’
‘Leaving the EU on January 31 will not be the hard part, as that it is only then that the real grit of the negotiations begin.’
News
Judge travels to view Kintyre Ayrshire heifers
Judge for the day was the far travelled Scott Taylor of Upper Braiklay, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, whose herd prefix, which may be better recognised, is Old Mill.
News
Next round of MACC funding open
To date, MACC has awarded more than £55,000 in charitable donations and this round is expected to take that figure to more than £60,000.
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
News
Kerry sets sail on ocean science adventure
‘I am, however, a keen scuba diver and cannot wait to dive places like St Kilda and the Scilly Isles, doing underwater surveys and filming.’
News
Designs in place for ‘pioneering’ green hydrogen heating project in Kintyre
‘We will continue to do all we can over the next few years to secure this development for the benefit of Kintyre and surrounding areas.’
News
Kintyre researcher launches project to aid oyster conservation
Working with SAMS, Dr Mairi Cowan will spend the next three years investigating hormonal and environmental factors that control the development of bivalves during key life stages, focusing on the Native Oyster Ostrea edulis.
News
Kintyre groups benefit from National Lottery funding
The National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland is currently focusing its funding on projects that are supporting organisations and communities to respond to the challenge of Covid-19.
News
Carradale community fights for a say in forest’s future
‘Our vision is that any future developments must be done in a sympathetic and collaborative way, in full consultation with the community.’
News
Southend’s diamond couple
‘Sixty years is an amazing achievement. We all wish them many more years of happiness.’
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
Uncategorized
It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
Leisure
Final night of Argyll-Kintyre 70th Drama Festival
Tonight at Victoria Hall, Dalintober Drama Club will impress the adjudicators in the 70th Kintyre Drama Festival – curtain up 7pm.
Campbeltown
1,000 UK pipers’ 6am armistice reveille
The plan was for pipers from round the world to play at 6am, in different countries, meaning the pipes played continuously for 24 hours.
Leisure
Sailing to Campbeltown 1962
A piece of 8mm footage from 55 years ago showing a trip to Campbeltown.
Leisure
Songs and a Scone with the BBC SSO
Musicians from the BBC SSO accompany a diverse Kintyre choir at Campbeltown Town Hall.
Leisure
BBC orchestra players in rhythm for Old Pals
Campbeltown Old Pals experienced an intimate recital by members of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon.
Campbeltown
Campbeltown’s wacky raft racers
A video clip of paddlers racing rafts across Campbeltown harbour.
Leisure
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.
Campbeltown
VIDEO: Kintyre councillor ‘delighted’ by ferry’s return
The seasonal service, which was introduced on a trial basis in 2013 and became permanent in 2015, has been plagued by cancellations due to weather and mechanical issues.