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Cadenheads’ Mark Watt said: ‘As you all know there are two whisky regions, the capital of the world Speyside and Campbeltown the real whisky capital of the world.’

Business

Christine takes care of business

May 31, 2018

Meeting demand with a personal caring touch

Business

Latest salmon farm barge berths in Campbeltown

May 31, 2018

The barge will remain in Campbeltown until it has been fully commissioned before being towed to its new home off Carradale.

Campbeltown

It was a case of tractor love for a bride’s carriage

August 11, 2018

Mrs Neill with her hubby Cameron Neill in the cab, drove a brand new Case tractor to the main reception at Campbeltown town hall.

Campbeltown

Police files, August 10, 2018

August 10, 2018

A look at what Police Scotland is investigating in Kintyre.

Campbeltown

Community Regatta raises awareness of seaports’ plan

August 10, 2018

Seeing the numbers on the sands, Dalintober Beach Group’s Jamie McLean said: ‘This is brilliant I am fair chuffed.’

Campbeltown

Becalmed yacht crew rescued after mayday call

August 10, 2018

A family of three were rescued from Davaar island after they were trapped by the incoming tide.

Campbeltown

Carni-West to capture Campbeltown’s MOKFest spirit

August 9, 2018

The carnival-themed event kicks off at 12.30pm and spectators should expect enthusiasm and colour, with the recent rebrand aiming to promote the Campbeltown spirit.

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Are postcards greetings of the past?

August 6, 2018

‘We have a herd of Highland cattle and they are certainly cash cows for featuring in many postcards.’

Campbeltown

Apology to Campbeltown Army Cadets

August 6, 2018

Campbeltown Army Cadets will mark the end of WW1 with a tour of French and Belgium battlefields.

Campbeltown

Sea Cadets launch #ScrapPlastic challenge

August 5, 2018

The Sea Cadets hope people will show support by promoting #ScrapPlastic on social media

Campbeltown

Campbeltown library visit for Edinburgh author

August 4, 2018

The book’s blurb states: ‘In an independent Scotland, Russia attempts a soft occupation under the noses of the novice government.’

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Kitchen firm whisks up charity cash

August 4, 2018

Charity cheques from Howden’s manager Archie Martin.

Church

Argyll artist to preach for the Queen

July 29, 2018

Jolomo said: ‘My theme will be art, creativity and spirituality, a subject close to my heart.’

Church

Thought for the week, July 27 2018

July 29, 2018

Sometimes we just run out of prayer and realise that our reserves are low.

Church

Americans help at Free Church holiday club

July 24, 2018

‘We have a team of young volunteers coming from various parts of Scotland, plus some from Northern Ireland and the USA.’

Church

Church asks: Free@Five?

June 27, 2018

Free Church minister, Rodger Crooks, said: ‘We hope that the time of five o’clock will suit many people.’

Church

Boys brigade annual display

June 25, 2018

The company held a church parade last Sunday and a barbeque at Machrihanish on Tuesday.

Church

Songs of praise

June 17, 2018

The organising committee hope that many will gather again this year to to sing favourite psalms and hymns.

Church

Keil’s St Columba’s conventicle

June 13, 2018

The outdoor service on the site of St Columba’s footprint, just west of Keil about half-a-mile from Southend village, marked 1455 years since the Irish missionary landed in Kintyre.

Church

Young pilgrims will follow the St Columba’s footsteps

June 8, 2018

Part of the trip will involve ‘swimming the Atlantic’ – navigating a narrow gap between the mainland and the island of Seil.

Church

Southend’s St Columba’s step service at Keil

June 7, 2018

Piper, Fraser MacBrayne, 15, from the village, will lead the celebration of the 6th century saint, St Columba, at Keil, Southend, this Sunday from 7pm.

Church

Kintyre Christians welcome ‘Slavic’ speaker

May 20, 2018

He explained that the Christian Gospel is about meeting people’s physical needs in addition to their spiritual needs.

Districts

Islay’s crumbling roads need fixing

August 12, 2018

Figures from May show that 106 road faults were raised from Islay, while the June total is 101.

Districts

Highlights of Carradale snappers’ year in focus

August 11, 2018

‘There were lots of favourable comments about the quality of the prints.

Districts

Under six Southend winner

August 9, 2018

Young athlete named.

Districts

Power pylons 60 year lifespan approaches

August 7, 2018

The major infrastructure project will see the existing 132kV transmission line, between Inveraray and Crossaig, decommissioned and replaced by a 275kV overhead line,

Districts

Restored ring netter Jasper chugs on

August 5, 2018

Jasper was built by A Noble and Sons for M and E McDonald and launched on March 4 1968.

Districts

Whole salmon in Skipness sale success

August 3, 2018

The sale attracted visitors from near and far with some from Glasgow, Devon, Yorkshire, Colorado Springs and Maine, USA.

Districts

Piping correction

August 1, 2018

Mr Campbell is the Cowal Schools instructor.

Districts

Fun day’s free CPR training proves popular

July 29, 2018

More than 50 people took advantage of the group’s free basic 15 minute CPR training. and participants were each given a certificate.

Districts

Caber tosser is world champion again

July 27, 2018

More than 4,000 people attended Inveraray Highland Games; the numbers held up well against other years and the visitors were rewarded with fine weather.

Districts

Police files with Sergeant Iain MacNicol, July 27 2018

July 27, 2018

Police, on a blue light call, raced to Carradale on Tuesday of last week.

Farming

Kintyre Agricultural Society’s splendid show

August 10, 2018

Beef champion: Fraser Lines, Killocraw.

Farming

Kintyre’s champion of champions is Killocraw calf

August 10, 2018

Champion of champions: Fraser Lines, Killocraw.

Farming

Kintyre Agricultural Show 2018 results – sheep

August 10, 2018

Champion: Sheena Woodrow, Newmains, Islay.

Farming

Kintyre show champion of champions

August 8, 2018

Fraser Lines, 10 and Megan Lines, 12 with their beef calf which was champion of champions at last Friday’s Kintyre show.

Farming

Reid’s fine furrowing is ploughing perfection

August 4, 2018

Neil MacPhail, 78, working horses Poacher and Tommy took the Geordie MacFarlane trophy.

Farming

Dalmally fair day show champion

August 3, 2018

Farming

Ploughmen perform at Largieside’s annual match

August 3, 2018

Best looking ploughman: Stephen Jones from Glenbarr.

Farming

Sheepdog trialist’s Tayinloan move

August 2, 2018

Between 60 and 65 of Scotland’s best shepherds and their dogs will compete.

Farming

Creamery cheese’s international gold award

August 2, 2018

Creamery’s ‘extra mature cheddar’ is international gold class.

Farming

First Milk’s new chairman appointed

July 30, 2018

Chris Thomas, a Liverpool university engineering graduate, is First Milk’s new non-executive chairman.

Kintyre

POLICE FILES, August 17 2018

August 15, 2018

A look at what Police Scotland is investigating in Kintyre.

Kintyre

Major milestone achieved in sea lice control

August 14, 2018

Two leading salmon farmers entered into the multi-million pound collaboration in 2011 with support from Innovate UK

Kintyre

Nominate a councillor for an award

August 14, 2018

Councillors can be nominated at: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/lgiu-scotland-nominate-councillor

Kintyre

Survey: Who is to blame for plastic waste?

August 11, 2018

‘We don’t need plastic bags and bottles. There’s an incredible amount of packaging on food and products, especially electrical appliances.’

Kintyre

Determined Clachan woman braved the Macmillan shave

August 10, 2018

Christiane Burns said: ‘My family were told I would never come out of hospital but a month later, in August 2013 I was fine, obstacles are there to be overcome.’

Kintyre

Girl smokers at all time high

August 9, 2018

‘For help to stop smoking visit your local pharmacy or ask your GP, additionally Quit Your Way can provide support over the phone.’

Kintyre

Health and well being grant for Kintyre

August 9, 2018

A total of £100,000 is available with £10,000 for Kintyre.

Kintyre

Pennyseorach caravan site was its owners’ destiny

August 7, 2018

‘We love Pennyseorach because there is no internet, computers or phone signal.’

Kintyre

‘Do not enter your garden unless fully clothed’

August 6, 2018

Sheriff Hughes ordered Roney to be supervised for 18 months, to pay the £500 compensation to his neighbour at £50 per month through the court and not to have any contact with his neighbour for 12 months.

Kintyre

Top marks as show jumping returns to Kintyre show

August 6, 2018

Overall champion at last Friday’s event which saw judges busy across all parts of the horse and pony section was Kerry Hopes riding Dandy.

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Campbeltown

Campbeltown’s wacky raft racers

July 1, 2018

A video clip of paddlers racing rafts across Campbeltown harbour.

Leisure

Jurassic World’s dinosaurs roamed in Argyll and Bute

June 7, 2018

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

May 31, 2018

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.

Campbeltown

VIDEO: Distillery manager: ‘something for everyone’ at 10th annual whisky festival

May 24, 2018

The festival celebrates the whisky heritage of Campbeltown, an area once dubbed ‘the whisky capital of the world’ and one of the five traditional whisky-producing regions of Scotland.

Leisure

Clips from Kintyre Songwriters Festival 2018

May 8, 2018

Clips from the final night of the 2018 Kintyre Songwriters Festival in Campbeltown Town Hall.

News

Making The Wee Pictures

April 27, 2018

A Campbeltown Courier premiere of an Oban based duo, Andy Crabb and James Gray, filming 30-minute documentary ‘The Wee Pictures.’ It features: Jane Mayo, David Mayo and Brendan O’Hara MP.

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