Skerryvore forced to cancel Inveraray Castle concert
The band said they are devastated to have to cancel their 15th Anniversary concert XV due to take place on the June 6 this year.
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Battling Boris gets goodwill message from Sturgeon
It comes as a further 74 deaths have been registered in Scotland bringing the number who have lost their lives to 296.
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Show love for NHS with blue heart made in Oban
Graphic designer Leonie Mead has come up with a way to symbolise our gratitude to health workers
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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Care worker dies of coronavirus, First Minister reveals
Nicola Sturgeon said the ‘very sad news’ had been confirmed in the last 24 hours and paid tribute to those working on the frontline of the coronavirus.
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Scottish musicians tune in for NHS workers
Everyday Heroes video and single will pay tribute to COVID-19 key workers
Kintyre
A83 slip recovery work ongoing
Taking care to maintain social distancing and to observe all current NHS and government health advice, a team of experts has been carrying out extensive operations to stabilise the slope and construct a back-up catch-pit.
Kintyre
Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival cancelled
The festival, which was due to take place from August 8-16, was expected to welcome 40,000 visitors to Glasgow, with 5,000 performers due to put on more than 150 events throughout the city.
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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.
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Second charity helicopter air ambulance launched in Scotland
Charity says additional helicopter will save lives in time of need, urging the public to continue vital support.
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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.
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‘Valuable support’ offered to Argyll businesses
Expert guidance on hand from Argyll and Bute Business Gateway
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Council support for Argyll business growth
There is still more than £500,000 of funding available to businesses.
Business
Campbeltown florist gets a taste for the sweet smell of success
It’s not always sunshine and roses here in the west but if you add coffee and cake to the mix who cares…
Business
MacLeods sow the seed for plant-based business
Vegan bed and breakfast proprietors promote ‘harmlessness,’ in Argyll
Business
Council welcomes growth deal funding
The bid comprises 16 different projects that would bring together local and national organisations, as well as public and private sector agencies.
Business
CalMac’s business conference cruise
CalMac’s independent Community Board has organised a business cruise aboard MV Clansman.
Business
Business Gateway to increase businesses growth
‘Business Gateway offered us financial support to renovate our distillery,’ said Lussa Gin’s boss.
News
Cabinet Secretary responds to Kintyre councillor
‘I am of the opinion that there is a distinct lack of urgency from all the agencies that are currently meant to be supporting our community.’
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Stay at home and stay safe
Six-year-old Mia McConnachie drew a colourful chalk rainbow outside her Campbeltown home, accompanied by the message ‘stay safe’.
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Kintyre says ‘thank you’ to NHS staff and other key workers
‘I’d like to thank the NHS and all healthcare workers on the amazing work they are doing in this current crisis.’
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Community rallies as coronavirus lockdown continues
‘We would ask the good citizens of the area to continue to look after your neighbours and only use this service if you really need to.’
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Vulnerable urged to use window alert system
‘No-one should compromise their own health to help others and everyone should follow all government guidance and observe social distancing rules.’
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Shuttle bus plan for shopping and medication
A spokeswoman said the company is working with Argyll and Bute Council to provide a service to those who most need it.
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Kintyre resilience group formed as PM declares state of emergency
‘The long journey time to Glasgow will make it difficult to transport people with coronavirus to a large hospital with specialist services.’
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Campbeltown Cross to be restored
‘This will help to preserve another piece of our heritage for generations to come.’
Church
A Campbeltown carol for today
The resulting carol is sung to the tune of Oh Little Town of Bethlehem.
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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.
Church
Award-winning minister returns to Campbeltown
‘He is regularly requested by name, by the individuals in our care who wish to seek the support regardless of their own beliefs/faith or lack thereof in many cases.’
Church
Globe-trotting pastor’s Campbeltown induction
Rev Mark Jasper said: ‘We are not God’s gift to Campbeltown. We are sinners and we will let you down. The reason for our existence is to bring glory to Jesus Christ.’
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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MSP meets with SSE to discuss power difficulties
‘They recognise that there have been more interruptions to supply since the cable failure than are acceptable’
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Last chance for Gigha residents to apply for funding
‘We are really keen to help our young people stay and return, help businesses grow and support the community groups on our island.’
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Power line teams help clear Jura beach
‘We’re delighted the PLPC team working in Jura took it upon themselves to support the local community in this way.’
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West Kintyre Promotions secures support from UnLtd
‘We believe passionately in what we are doing and the whole package of support, not just financial, on offer from UnLtd is first class.
Districts
Festive fun at SWI Christmas party
‘Jane decorates the house beautifully with branches suspended from the ceiling from which she hangs all sorts of Christmas goodies.’
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U3A dressed to impress for Christmas concert
The choir wore their new uniform for the first time which they were able to purchase thanks to a grant from Tesco.
Districts
President wins AGM competition
The November meeting of the institute included an interesting talk on stained glass.
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Decking the halls at Largieside
The little bags of colour-coordinated baubles, beads and trimmings soon started to transform into impressive festive creations.
Districts
Discussing the future for East Kintyre
Other displays covered the area’s heritage and sought to promote local businesses.
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Islay’s Woodrow wins Kintyre ploughing match
Ileach Fraser Woodrow was the overall winner on the day
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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.’
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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.
Farming
Sheep have a vital role in helping to tackling climate change
The association’s concern is that alternative ways of managing land and vegetarian type foods are being proposed as being options to reduce warming while increasing evidence is showing that the opposite is true.
Farming
Kintyre successes at Mid Argyll Show
There were many events in which Kintyre people were successful at this year’s recent Mid Argyll Show.
Farming
Kintyre Show Clydesdales were ‘Highland Show standard’
Malcolm McFadyen has attended the event for the last 50 years and says he thinks this year’s was the best yet.
Farming
Kintyre beasts sell at Stirling sale
Campbeltown beasts were among those leading the prices at Caledonian Marts Ltd’s fortnightly sale on Monday.
Farming
Raising awareness of rural crime
The SPARC-branded tractor will be at Arran Agricultural Show on August 7, Islay Show the following day, Mid Argyll Show on August 10 and Dalmally on September 7.
Kintyre
A83 slip recovery work ongoing
Taking care to maintain social distancing and to observe all current NHS and government health advice, a team of experts has been carrying out extensive operations to stabilise the slope and construct a back-up catch-pit.
Kintyre
Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival cancelled
The festival, which was due to take place from August 8-16, was expected to welcome 40,000 visitors to Glasgow, with 5,000 performers due to put on more than 150 events throughout the city.
News
Second charity helicopter air ambulance launched in Scotland
Charity says additional helicopter will save lives in time of need, urging the public to continue vital support.
News
Signs that spring is in the air
Lambs being born, buds shooting out from trees and spring flowers blossoming are welcome reminders that life goes on.
News
Church celebrates World Day of Prayer
‘About 40 people of West Kintyre can now say “Hello” in the languages of the Shona people and of the Ndebele people. This was a most uplifting afternoon.’
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Wild swimmers honour International Women’s Day
The group raised £70 which will be donated to the Campbeltown branch of Argyll and Bute Women’s Aid.
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Is there hope for CS Wind?
‘There is fluctuation in this kind of business so manufacture can stop operation sometimes and start again through re-hiring.’
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Closure of Skipness school a step closer
It would cost £75,000 to bring the building back up to a required standard for the next school term in August.
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Wind farm trust applications being taken
The closing date for receipt of applications is Saturday April 4.
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.
Campbeltown
VIDEO: Distillery manager: ‘something for everyone’ at 10th annual whisky festival
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
Clips from the final night of the 2018 Kintyre Songwriters Festival in Campbeltown Town Hall.