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Business

Start the year with a digital boost for business

January 17, 2019

Designed specifically to help small businesses improve their digital skills, the free workshops are filling up fast.

Business

Kintyre distillers’ Inverness gin win

October 30, 2018

Beinn an Tuirc’s Niall Macalister Hall said: ‘This acknowledgment of our achievements gives such a boost to our confidence as a young company.’

Business

Photographers snap up another award

October 23, 2018

‘Our reputation and word of mouth is very important in Kintyre.’

Business

Glen Scotia distillery goes green

October 5, 2018

An LPG burner will save £60,000 per year from Glen Scotia’s fuel bill and reduce CO2 emissions.

Business

Gin distillers on ‘cloud nine’ at Scottish awards

September 28, 2018

Beinn an Turic distiller Niall Macalister Hall was on ‘cloud nine’ after Kintyre Gin scooped Best Newcomer at the Scottish Gin Awards.

Business

Best year ever in Scotch whisky tourism

August 12, 2018

Ms Hyslop said: ‘These record figures show the value of the whisky industry.’

Business

Spirited official opening for Kintyre gin distillery

August 9, 2018

MSP Fergus Ewing,the cabinet secretary for rural affairs, officially opens the Beinn an Turic distillery.

Business

Free business training workshops

July 31, 2018

Oban is the venue for the ever popular one and a half day ‘business start-up’ workshop on October 3 and 4.

Campbeltown

Fewer passengers at Campbeltown airport

February 22, 2019

Campbeltown joined Barra, Dundee and Wick in seeing passenger journeys drop from their airports in 2018.

Campbeltown

Keil school painting sale for the Sunshine Room

February 22, 2019

A painting of a former Scottish independent school by a nationally acclaimed Southend artist is to be sold.

Campbeltown

Driver slams police after car impounded

February 22, 2019

‘The police initially said they would get my car back from Lochgilphead.

Campbeltown

Police files

February 20, 2019

A look at Police Scotland’s activities in Kintyre and Islay.

Campbeltown

Pupils protest against proposed council cuts

February 20, 2019

The Campbeltown Grammar School pupils’ protest against the council’s cuts to youth services took place inside the school building.

Campbeltown

Careless driver disqualified

February 18, 2019

The other driver’s airbag deployed, hitting her, and she was unable to open her door to get out.

Campbeltown

All welcome as road safety event revs up

February 18, 2019

The police traffic department will have a discussion panel, with the audience, after the show.

Campbeltown

Inspection raises ‘issues’ at Kintyre Care Home

February 18, 2019

‘Once issues were identified at the home, we immediately put in place an in-depth action plan to address them.’

Campbeltown

I wish it could be Christmas every day!

February 15, 2019

‘I’m so embarrassed that the Christmas tree and lights are still up when people are visiting the town during the February break.’

Campbeltown

POLICE FILES, February 15 2019

February 15, 2019

A look at Police Scotland’s activities in Kintyre and Islay.

Church

Boys brigade cheque presented

January 18, 2019

First Campbeltown Company Boys Brigade welcomed Howdens’ manager Archie Martin.

Church

Dr Who and Kintyre’s search for Grace

December 12, 2018

Youngsters created a nativity scene and the famous time lord’s TARDIS cruised into Bethlehem 2018 years ago.

Church

First World War Armistice commemoration services

November 9, 2018

The Glasgow Gaelic choir will perform An Eala Bhan – The White Swan, a Gaelic song written by a soldier in the trenches.

Church

Saddell and Carradale church’s hand knitted poppies

November 7, 2018

‘The display is receiving wide acclaim ahead of the remembrance service at 10am this Sunday.’

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.

Districts

SWI makes thyme for herbalist’s talk

February 19, 2019

He showed members how tinctures, aromatic oils and lotions can be made and used as different remedies.

Districts

Notes from East Kintyre

February 17, 2019

Carradale’s temporary shop plans to open on Brexit day, March 29.

Districts

The SWI’s four Kintyre corners craft day

February 16, 2019

Dorset button making mainstay of many families until the first button making machine was invented in 1851.

Districts

Southend SWI relax with Tai Chi

February 16, 2019

A Tai Chi practitioner had a the right moves for a relaxing Southend SWI class in Dunaverty Hall.

Districts

Councillor praises prompt broadband engineers

January 19, 2019

‘Many locals have said to me that it will take a lawsuit before our roads department takes any action.’

Districts

Phone threats man fined

January 19, 2019

Fining Bates, Sheriff Hughes said: ‘This is a serious matter and not your first.’

Districts

Tarbert dangerous driver not jailed

January 17, 2019

A Campbeltown sheriff warned a Tarbert woman she was very lucky to have not been jailed for dangerous driving that destroyed a shop front.

Districts

Traditional turkey at December meeting

January 10, 2019

‘The famous meringues made a festive appearance along with the biggest chocolate cake ever.’

Districts

Queen’s nurse loves ‘trying to make a difference’

January 4, 2019

Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Fiona McQueen said: ‘Our Queen’s Nurses ‎are ambassadors for nursing and truly inspirational.’

Districts

Island’s issues in the spotlight

January 3, 2019

‘It goes without saying that the ferries and roads are vital lifelines to our island communities.’

Farming

Sheep scanner visits Kintyre

February 21, 2019

Mr Hardie keeps a tally of the number of empties, singles, twins, triplets, etc, and the sheep are marked accordingly.

Farming

Andrew McCornick re-elected president of NFU Scotland

February 17, 2019

‘There are difficult and challenging times ahead but Martin, Charlie and I have been given a clear mandate by members to represent them.’

Farming

Joan and Jimmy take Ayrshire Cattle Society Cup

February 16, 2019

Exactly 100 participants returned scorecards over the six classes, which were ably judged by Graeme McMillan, a nephew of the Camerons.

Farming

Machrihanish’s Holstein herd is Kintyre’s best

February 16, 2019

The Piries also scooped the top place in the team and individual categories.

Farming

Bridging the gap from farm to fork

February 7, 2019

The market is held in Campbeltown on the first Saturday of every month, from February to December.

Farming

Blackface stock judging

February 4, 2019

Kintyre Blackface Sheep Breeders Association annual stock judging.is on Saturday February 9.

Farming

Extended livestock worrying campaign launched

January 8, 2019

‘Our message is to not take that risk and make sure your dog is well controlled throughout our countryside.’

Farming

Prime lamb Christmas show and sale

December 19, 2018

Many more ewes could have been sold to sellers’ advantage.

Farming

First Milk’s January milk price decrease

December 18, 2018

‘We recognise that this decrease, particularly at this time of year, will be disappointing to our members.’

Farming

Kintyre winter show winners

December 15, 2018

In a keenly contested Ayrshire section, Thomas Cameron from Gartvaigh produced the champion with a fifth calver by West Mossgiel Athos.

Kintyre

Argyll Labour backs second Brexit referendum

February 22, 2019

The Argyll and Bute Labour Party is calling for a referendum on Brexit, with one of the options being to stay in the EU.

Kintyre

Depute council leader censured

February 22, 2019

The Argyll and Bute Council depute leader has contravened two elements of the code of conduct for councillors.

Kintyre

Sheep farmers ‘totally against’ lynx in Kintyre

February 22, 2019

A community interest company (CIC) based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire has proposed a plan to reintroduce lynx to Kintyre.

Kintyre

Kintyre gin giants just pipped in Scottish survey

February 21, 2019

A consumer survey by The Scottish Gin Society attracting more than 6,000 votes placed Kintyre gin second.

Kintyre

Argyll First councillors tabled an alternative budget

February 19, 2019

Councillor Kelly’s budget approves a 20 per cent contribution towards the Campbeltown Flooding Scheme in 2019-20 of £0.159m.

Kintyre

Council tax rise of 4.79 per cent expected

February 19, 2019

When Argyll and Bute Council meets to rubber stamp its 2019/20 budget on Thursday it is expected to include a nearly five per cent council tax rise.

Kintyre

Possible council managerial job cuts

February 18, 2019

Councillor Ellen Morton said: ‘A good manager is worth his or her weight in gold, as without managers, staff do not have an organisational plan.’

Campbeltown

Council system seeks your fridge data

February 15, 2019

Smart devices, meters and apps connected in the home are part of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Kintyre

Knocked down Tarbert OAP had appalling injuries

February 15, 2019

The complainer suffered severe and appalling injuries which are particularly serious for someone of her age.

Kintyre

Kilkivan chapel and cemetery preservation

February 13, 2019

in Machrihanish Village Hall on Monday, it was agreed to form a group to investigate how the buildings at Kilkivan could be preserved.

Video

Campbeltown

1,000 UK pipers’ 6am armistice reveille

November 15, 2018

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

October 9, 2018

A piece of 8mm footage from 55 years ago showing a trip to Campbeltown.

Leisure

Songs and a Scone with the BBC SSO

October 6, 2018

Musicians from the BBC SSO accompany a diverse Kintyre choir at Campbeltown Town Hall.

Leisure

BBC orchestra players in rhythm for Old Pals

September 29, 2018

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

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.