An ill wind in Argyll as 28 workers lose their jobs
More job losses are expected as Campbeltown-based turbine manufacturer waits for new orders
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Provost bids farewell and welcome to top council officals
Chief executive’s 10 years’ service with Argyll and Bute honoured at full council meeting
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‘Bring it on’ says councillor Currie after work overload claims
Bute councillor asks if deputies do enough.
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Santa comes to Campbeltown
Among those who met the big man himself during his visit to Campbeltown Town Hall were Catriona McLean and her daughter Eve and her niece Hollie, photographed here.
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Southend’s UNICEF award is a Kintyre first
Pupils and staff are ‘delighted’ to have received a Bronze: Rights Committed award, the first stage of the Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA).
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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.
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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.’
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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.
Business
Miniature dolls’ house business is standing tall
Zena’s Miniatures specialises in unique hand crafted 1/12th scale dolls’ house miniature printed digital downloads, ready-made clothing and accessories.
Business
Start the year with a digital boost for business
Designed specifically to help small businesses improve their digital skills, the free workshops are filling up fast.
Business
Kintyre distillers’ Inverness gin win
Beinn an Tuirc’s Niall Macalister Hall said: ‘This acknowledgment of our achievements gives such a boost to our confidence as a young company.’
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An ill wind in Argyll as 28 workers lose their jobs
More job losses are expected as Campbeltown-based turbine manufacturer waits for new orders
News
‘Bring it on’ says councillor Currie after work overload claims
Bute councillor asks if deputies do enough.
News
Santa comes to Campbeltown
Among those who met the big man himself during his visit to Campbeltown Town Hall were Catriona McLean and her daughter Eve and her niece Hollie, photographed here.
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CalMac team beats them all
‘Being recognised by their industry peers as being the best in the business is a great accolade and one they fully deserve.’
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Council seeks UK Government support for ‘fragile’ Kintyre economy
‘The Rural Growth Deal which has been secured for Argyll and Bute should now either be enhanced in terms of funding available or the current blueprint revisited to reflect the needs of the local community.’
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Campbeltown Brass musicians ‘a credit to town’
‘What an amazing sound the band makes, very mature, we loved the sound.’
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Still time to apply for CalMac grant
Organisations based in a mainland port or island the company serves can apply for £500 to £2,000.
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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.’
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Messy Church makes Easter memories
The fun did not end there as everyone was invited to take part in the all-age Easter egg hunt.
Church
Guest speaker returns to Christian fellowship
Gavin Matthews, from Perth Baptist Church, is the guest speaker at the meeting.
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Church to hire Gaelic expert
The consultant will need to be fluent in Gaelic, understand Gaelic culture and have knowledge of theology and the Bible.
Districts
President wins AGM competition
The November meeting of the institute included an interesting talk on stained glass.
News
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.
Districts
Clachan ladies enjoy a tipple!
After all that hard work tasting, the SWI members travelled on to Carradale with much joy in their hearts.
Districts
Results are in for Largieside ladies
The members of the Largieside SWI have been cooking and crafting up a storm at their meetings this season.
Districts
Tale of New Zealand helicopter rescue enthrals SWI
Perhaps the highlight of the entire trip was tackling the 33-mile Milford Track with the river in spate between sheer walls of the gorge.
Districts
Conversation café comes to Islay
The HSCP is committed to working with people to ensure their views can improve services and looks forward to coming together with the community at these exciting new events to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn about, discuss, and provide feedback about new services.
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Whitehouse’s wonderful grow and show event
The winners were presented with unique plaques, hand-carved by John Coon.
Districts
Clachan Art Show draws entries from around Argyll
‘We got quite a lot of entries from Lochgilphead, and also from Campbeltown.’
Districts
End-of-session celebration at Rhunahaorine
The celebration doubled up as a prize-giving ceremony for all the children’s achievements across the school year.
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.
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Kintyre beasts sell at Stirling sale
Campbeltown beasts were among those leading the prices at Caledonian Marts Ltd’s fortnightly sale on Monday.
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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.
Farming
Closely fought ploughing match at Largieside
The prize giving and supper took place at the Argyll Hotel, Bellochantuy.
Farming
Show time for crime-buster tractor
A branded tractor and RTV will be touring Scotland to raise awareness of the impact rural crime has on individuals and communities.
Farming
NFUS at Tory fringe
The event focused on a new agricultural policy for Scotland and how Scottish farmers and crofters can be supported post-Brexit.
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‘Bring it on’ says councillor Currie after work overload claims
Bute councillor asks if deputies do enough.
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Carradale piper up for prestigious trad music award
‘Win or lose, it’s always heartening for a musician to have your work recognised not only by industry peers but also by your listeners.’
Kintyre
Walker ‘devastated’ by deterioration of Kintyre Way
‘We ended up walking on the road to get away from the nettles and briars at Tayinloan.’
Kintyre
Karen Penny made ‘Champion’ of Alzheimer’s Research UK
‘We appreciate all she is doing for us and therefore we would like to thank her by inviting her to become one of our Champions.’
Kintyre
Fundraiser Karen Penny rolls through Kintyre
‘I have so far raised £42,500 in just eight months which shows how people feel about supporting Alzheimer’s research.’
Kintyre
‘Exciting news’ from Machrihanish Golf Club
‘We are on the brink of celebrating some exciting news and look forward to sharing it with Courier readers.’
Kintyre
Cal recommends a healthy dose of Vitamin Sea
‘If we can fall back in love with that natural world, we’re going to want to protect it.’
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.
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Clips from Kintyre Songwriters Festival 2018
Clips from the final night of the 2018 Kintyre Songwriters Festival in Campbeltown Town Hall.