News Archives - Campbeltown Courier

James Graham gave an outline of the possible options open to producers relating to the future of the Campbeltown Creamery following its sale by First Milk.

Campbeltown

Grant gives Campbeltown reuse shop the green light

June 17, 2018

The company is looking into selling second-hand white goods in the expanded shop and hopes to run upcycling workshops.

Kintyre

Argyll Presbytery welcomes new moderator

June 17, 2018

‘We are blessed to have someone with such rich experience and dedication and we wish Rev Campbell every blessing in this important year.’

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.

Campbeltown

Wee Toon produce is big business

June 16, 2018

‘I may occasionally need to put up a sign saying “I’m away to put the cows across the road”.

Kintyre

Weather watch

June 15, 2018

During the Malts Festival when the first really hot days came the temperature exceeded that of the Caribbean. Last week even at night the mercury hardly dropped below 20º Centigrade.

Announcements

Announcements 09/06/18 – 15/06/18

June 14, 2018

Announcements 25/05/18 – 01/06/18

May 31, 2018

Announcements for dates 13/05/18 – 19/05/18

May 17, 2018

Announcements for dates 06/05/18 – 12/05/18

May 10, 2018

Announcements for dates 29/04/18 – 05/05/18

May 10, 2018

Announcements for dates 22/04/18 – 28/04/18

April 26, 2018

Announcements for dates 15/04/18 – 21/04/18

April 19, 2018

Announcements for dates 08/04/18 – 14/04/18

April 12, 2018

Business

Sell-out distiller’s dinner closes malts festival

May 31, 2018

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.

Business

Craft firms aim to be best of the west

May 29, 2018

Fancy a festival showcase for your craft business?

Business

Advertising sets the agenda

May 16, 2018

Courier owner, Wyvex Media Ltd’s Business Partnership team hosted free seminars.

Business

Malts’ festival stand space still available

April 29, 2018

For the Friday, as well as the usual craft and food stalls, Explore Campbeltown hopes to have some interactive stands to make it a bit of a distillery fun day.

Business

World class hosts trained

April 26, 2018

An Explore Kintyre & Gigha spokesperson said: ‘At least 15 people took part in the Campbeltown which will mean that a lot of businesses will become WH accredited in Kintyre and Gigha this year.’

Business

Star of the show

April 18, 2018

When the Courier reporter struggled to spell her name properly Amelie Ralston, 5, carefully penned it into the notepad.

Business

Campbeltown Creamery turns sour for First Milk

April 17, 2018

First Milk bosses tell creamery workers the farmer-owned cooperative is pulling out of Kintyre.

Business

Ardshiel’s Gintyre pairing feast

April 12, 2018

For many perhaps the highlight of the weekend will be a free Beinn an Tuirc Distillers Limited visit, including a free sample of the award winning gin, at Torrisdale Castle .

Campbeltown

Bridge players may deck Campbeltown

June 20, 2018

There is bridge for all every Thursday night at the town hall, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Campbeltown

Grant gives Campbeltown reuse shop the green light

June 17, 2018

The company is looking into selling second-hand white goods in the expanded shop and hopes to run upcycling workshops.

Campbeltown

Wee Toon produce is big business

June 16, 2018

‘I may occasionally need to put up a sign saying “I’m away to put the cows across the road”.

Campbeltown

Kintyre salmon smoker nets an MBE

June 15, 2018

The Kintyre Smokehouse proprietor, Archie MacMillan, from Carradale, may receive his medal at the Palace of Holyroodhouse garden party on Wednesday July 4,

Campbeltown

Oceans 8 lures movie fans from the beach

June 13, 2018

On Chesil Beach is set in summer 1962, England is still a year away from huge social changes: Beatlemania, the sexual revolution and the Swinging Sixties.

Campbeltown

Die cast models for young and old

June 13, 2018

The youngsters were supervised closely whenever they touched a ‘toy’ which had a perfect paint-job and was only to be handled with reverence.

Campbeltown

Police files, June 15 2018

June 13, 2018

A look at what Police Scotland is investigating in Kintyre.

Campbeltown

School plumber’s drink-drive disqualification

June 11, 2018

‘This is a matter which could have had tragic consequences.’

Campbeltown

Pollock footballers take to tennis

June 10, 2018

On Sunday morning the boys went out to Westport beach. In the afternoon Campbeltown Lawn Tennis Club provided racquets and balls, plus use of the courts, for a knock-up.

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.

Church

Rosary on the coast lands in Dunaverty

May 5, 2018

‘I grew up in the east end of Glasgow and you wouldn’t have seen that sort of integration there.’

Church

Church chicks raise cash

May 4, 2018

Volunteers knitted Easter chicks in various colours and designs and sold them with a chocolate egg hidden inside.

Church

Nationwide rosary on the coast at Dunaverty

April 27, 2018

Reverend Tony Wood of St Kieran’s church said: ‘The purpose is a day of pilgrimage and prayer for the re-flourishing of the faith.

Church

Easter cross gathering

April 8, 2018

Following a half-hour outdoor service they processed, carrying a wooden cross, to a service at St Kiaran’s Scottish Episcopal church.

Church

Borders move for Community church pastor

April 6, 2018

A Community church spokesperson said: ‘Chris and Andrea have been very much part of several aspects of Campbeltown life over many years and they will be greatly missed.’

Districts

Hollywood producer loves Lochgilphead

June 19, 2018

Hollywood producer Matthew Weiner said: ‘Every view is a postcard, Filming in Lochgilphead has been one of our highlights.’

Districts

Parish coffee morning nets £952

June 9, 2018

Reverend Steve Fulcher said: ‘Thankyou to everyone who worked so hard to put it together.’

Districts

Points mean prizes at Bellochantuy SWI

June 5, 2018

Following supper, which was provided by the committee, came the highlight of the evening: the presentation of trophies.

Districts

Road riding training steered at Scottish bikers

June 5, 2018

The event, run by Argyll and Bute Council’s road safety team and Scottish Biker Magazine is aimed at providing motorcyclists with advice on how to improve their riding on the road.

Districts

Snap happy

June 5, 2018

Judging is from 2pm to 4.30pm in Dunaverty hall and there will be cream teas and home baking.

Districts

The Trafalgar nearly meets its Waterloo

May 31, 2018

Lifeboat crew members, who worked alongside the Gigha Coastguard team, tried to pull the Trafalgar off but couldn’t move her.

Districts

Tangy team power through the Ultra

May 28, 2018

Jon said: ‘I’ve been to Kintyre on numerous occasions but have never before experienced it in this way.

Districts

Village hall regeneration fund fertilised

May 26, 2018

The Courier reporter’s favourite sweet treat was a zesty and unique lemon meringue pie fudge.

Districts

Cream teas boost RNLI float

May 25, 2018

The money will help the charity save lives at sea through lifeboat search and rescue, lifeguards, water safety education and flood rescue.

Districts

Fisherman airlifted

May 24, 2018

The lifeboat arrived at the scene at 1.20pm and the fisherman was safely evacuated.

Farming

Kintyre milk producers look to the future

June 19, 2018

James Graham gave an outline of the possible options open to producers relating to the future of the Campbeltown Creamery following its sale by First Milk.

Farming

Lamb shortage at Caledonian Marts sale

June 13, 2018

Lambs were again short of buyers’ requirements, and more could have been sold to sellers’ advantage.

Farming

Funding boosts local food and drink producers

June 13, 2018

‘This relatively modest outlay will result in long-term benefits for our regional food industry and the wider economy.’

Farming

Making silage while the sun shines

June 9, 2018

Kintyre farmers have been working long into the evening to get their first cuts of silage done.

Farming

Thousands of entries set for Royal Highland Show

June 1, 2018

There is no finer display of livestock anywhere in the UK.

Farming

Creamery talks denials

May 18, 2018

A First Milk spokesperson said: ‘We have a number of parties we are in discussion with, and remain committed to finding a buyer who will invest…’

Farming

First Milk has ‘no plans’ to leave Glasgow headquarters

May 10, 2018

Speculation arose this week that the company may leave its Scottish headquarters to move closer to the factories it will retain, south of the border.

Campbeltown

Creamery workers deserve answers, says MSP

May 7, 2018

Dairy firm First Milk is looking for a new owner to buy its Campbeltown creamery but concerns have been raised about jobs

Farming

Milk producers packed Creamery meeting

April 25, 2018

‘NFU Scotland will meet with First Milk CEO Shelagh Hancock this week to discuss the terms of the prospectus for the sale of the creamery.

Farming

Stalwart Ronnie receives NFUS recognition

April 18, 2018

Ronnie Campbell, who runs a Mull croft at Uisken with Sheila, has given 50 years service to NFU Scotland,

Kintyre

Argyll Presbytery welcomes new moderator

June 17, 2018

‘We are blessed to have someone with such rich experience and dedication and we wish Rev Campbell every blessing in this important year.’

Kintyre

Weather watch

June 15, 2018

During the Malts Festival when the first really hot days came the temperature exceeded that of the Caribbean. Last week even at night the mercury hardly dropped below 20º Centigrade.

Kintyre

Children tour Scotland’s largest salmon feed barge

June 14, 2018

The 18 youngsters and their teachers and classroom assistants were fitted with life-jackets and given a guided tour around the outside of the barge, during which one child exclaimed: ‘This is so exciting!’

Kintyre

Caledonia Way links Campbeltown and Inverness

June 11, 2018

Mr Martin added: ‘A guidebook is still very important in areas like Kintyre where tourists cannot rely on mobile devices either because of the phone signal or unreliability of GPS.’

Kintyre

Kintyre Seasports Project anchored

June 8, 2018

Jennifer Nicoll, Argyll and the Islands area manager for HIE, said: ‘Kintyre Seasports is an ambitious project involving a large scale redevelopment and therefore requires a full options appraisal of possible sites.’

Kintyre

Spectacular scenery scores high in survey

June 8, 2018

Marjorie Lang said: ‘The beaches and the people are the greatest assets. The people are so kind and friendly. There is so much for children to do here too.’

Campbeltown

Lifeboat call-outs to cargo vessel, rib and inflatable dinghy

June 7, 2018

The lifeboat crew discovered that the rib had hit the reef at speed at low tide.

Kintyre

Glenbarr Abbey’s Christmas sale

June 1, 2018

Mrs Macalister assured the Courier that no items were sold from the collection of the late laird, Angus, 5th of Glenbarr, who passed away aged 70 a decade ago.

Kintyre

Transport minister misnamed

May 26, 2018

Courier added Mr Yousaf’s surname first.

Kintyre

Glenbarr Christmas comes early

May 24, 2018

At last year’s event Mrs Macalister announced it would be her last and a sale of festive antiques marked the end of an era.

Video

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.

News