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Campbeltown rallies to independence march

Road crossing meeting studies choices

August 2, 2019

Everyone is in agreement that a pedestrian crossing is needed on the A83 in the centre of Campbeltown – the difficulty is going to be in deciding the right spot.

News

A pianist of distinction

August 2, 2019

On the day after graduating from Campbeltown Grammar, Suen Yee Walker passed the Associate of the Royal Schools of Music (ARSM) diploma exam with distinction on piano.

Kintyre

Concerns about deteriorating state of cemeteries

August 17, 2019

‘This is a graveyard which is still in use and, frankly, local people are becoming distressed at what is happening.’

Campbeltown

Rising star celebrates first album release ahead of US tour

August 16, 2019

Crowds across the pond will get to experience the album’s tracks when Matt begins his US tour next month.

Campbeltown

Funding approved to give Campbeltown shopfronts a facelift

August 16, 2019

‘This funding will help refresh some of Campbeltown’s shopfronts and make the town even more appealing to visitors and residents alike.’

Campbeltown

POLICE FILES, August 16 2019

August 16, 2019

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

Announcements – August 16, 2019

August 15, 2019

Campbeltown

Waverley appeal reaches half million milestone

August 15, 2019

‘With the new boilers already on order we must increase our efforts to secure further funding to allow our plans to progress which will see Waverley undergo major surgery’

Church

West Kintyre and Gigha welcome new minister

August 14, 2019

We are grateful to the folk of Clachan for giving us such wonderful hospitality and for Julius Weeks for such inspirational music.

Announcements

Announcements – August 16, 2019

August 15, 2019

Announcements – August 9, 2019

August 9, 2019

Announcements – August 2, 2019

August 5, 2019

Announcements – July 26, 2019

July 25, 2019

Announcements – July 19, 2019

July 25, 2019

Announcements – 12th July, 2019

July 12, 2019

Announcements – July 5, 2019

July 5, 2019

Announcements – 28th June, 2019

June 27, 2019

Announcements – 21st June, 2019

June 20, 2019

Announcements – 14th June, 2019

June 20, 2019

Business

Council welcomes growth deal funding

August 2, 2019

The bid comprises 16 different projects that would bring together local and national organisations, as well as public and private sector agencies.

Business

Carradale’s organic h’Airds salon leads the O – Way

March 1, 2019

Business

CalMac’s business conference cruise

February 28, 2019

CalMac’s independent Community Board has organised a business cruise aboard MV Clansman.

Business

Business Gateway to increase businesses growth

January 26, 2019

‘Business Gateway offered us financial support to renovate our distillery,’ said Lussa Gin’s boss.

Business

Miniature dolls’ house business is standing tall

January 19, 2019

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

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.

Campbeltown

Rising star celebrates first album release ahead of US tour

August 16, 2019

Crowds across the pond will get to experience the album’s tracks when Matt begins his US tour next month.

Campbeltown

Funding approved to give Campbeltown shopfronts a facelift

August 16, 2019

‘This funding will help refresh some of Campbeltown’s shopfronts and make the town even more appealing to visitors and residents alike.’

Campbeltown

POLICE FILES, August 16 2019

August 16, 2019

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

Campbeltown

Waverley appeal reaches half million milestone

August 15, 2019

‘With the new boilers already on order we must increase our efforts to secure further funding to allow our plans to progress which will see Waverley undergo major surgery’

Campbeltown

Gardening event is all set to grow and grow

August 14, 2019

Experts will be on hand throughout the day to answer all gardening queries

Campbeltown

Best dressed ship event at MOK Fest 2019

August 9, 2019

New event is all set to make waves at music festival

Campbeltown

Egg Shed hatches in Ardrishaig

August 9, 2019

Cracking community day marks opening of heritage hub

Campbeltown

Campbeltown mum shows signs of positive communication

August 9, 2019

Years of hard work and investigation are beginning to pay off in Campbeltown

Campbeltown

Ardshiel continues to dram up support

August 9, 2019

Whisky bar in line for yet another prestigious award.

Campbeltown

Happy birthday Fyne Homes

August 7, 2019

CEO drops in for tea and celebrations

Church

West Kintyre and Gigha welcome new minister

August 14, 2019

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

April 25, 2019

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

April 24, 2019

‘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

April 18, 2019

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.’

Church

Messy Church makes Easter memories

April 17, 2019

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

April 17, 2019

Gavin Matthews, from Perth Baptist Church, is the guest speaker at the meeting.

Church

Church to hire Gaelic expert

April 11, 2019

The consultant will need to be fluent in Gaelic, understand Gaelic culture and have knowledge of theology and the Bible.

Church

Pastor swaps Spain for Kintyre

April 7, 2019

A pastor and his wife who spent their first decade of married life on the ocean wave are moving to Campbeltown.

Church

All ages gather for guild sale of work

March 21, 2019

Mrs Spence encouraged visitors to buy from the various stalls catering for people of all ages.

Church

Slovenian women honoured on World Day of Prayer

March 8, 2019

She explained the significance of the symbolic items and the traditional Slovenian red and white colour scheme.

Districts

End-of-session celebration at Rhunahaorine

July 8, 2019

The celebration doubled up as a prize-giving ceremony for all the children’s achievements across the school year.

Districts

‘Beautiful meal’ accompanies SWI AGM

June 7, 2019

President Jean Ives welcomed the members to the tearoom where Frances Hill provided the sustenance.

Districts

Surprising finds at beach clean

June 5, 2019

Plastic rope, snack wrappers and the ever-present cotton bud stems once again formed the bulk of the rubbish.

Districts

MSP and councillor welcome council investment in islands

June 5, 2019

‘I am particularly pleased to see the commitment to using local materials which reduces the need to transport it from other parts of the country.’

Districts

Easter hunt fun in Machrihanish

April 25, 2019

Youngsters scoured the area for hidden eggs and afterwards enjoyed an afternoon tea in the hall with their family and friends.

Districts

Clachan sale aids development fund

April 19, 2019

‘We are working hard to raise funds for the hall which is in quite a bad state of repair.’

Districts

Islay lifeboat assists with Colonsay power outage

April 16, 2019

Islay RNLI volunteer lifeboat was launched after Colonsay was left totally without power or communications.

Districts

SWI crafts include pancake perfection

April 14, 2019

Elizabeth Semple talked members through how to make fabulous pancakes.

Districts

Drug using fisherman fined

April 12, 2019

Boyle, who appeared from custody, committed the offence on March 25 while he was on bail from Dunoon Sheriff Court.

Districts

Tarbert artist drew a national prizewinner

April 9, 2019

An Tarbert Academy S1 pupil’s graphite genius created a masterpiece in a national competition.

Farming

Raising awareness of rural crime

August 2, 2019

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

Stock-judging winners

August 2, 2019

Farming

Lambs sharper on the week at Stirling

August 2, 2019

Farming

Closely fought ploughing match at Largieside

August 2, 2019

The prize giving and supper took place at the Argyll Hotel, Bellochantuy.

Farming

Show time for crime-buster tractor

May 8, 2019

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

May 8, 2019

The event focused on a new agricultural policy for Scotland and how Scottish farmers and crofters can be supported post-Brexit.

Farming

Farmers and crofters ‘green by nature’

May 8, 2019

‘Our farmers and crofters are green by nature, we are starting from a very good place and we will work with the government to help the industry become a world leader in low carbon farming.’

Farming

United Auction’s annual spring sale

May 8, 2019

All classes of sheep sold at satisfactory levels.

Farming

United Auction’s annual spring sale

May 8, 2019

All classes of sheep sold at satisfactory levels.

Farming

Kintyre’s first Valais Blacknose sheep?

May 7, 2019

‘I want to find out what local crafters would make of this wool, for spinning, knitting and felting.’

Kintyre

Concerns about deteriorating state of cemeteries

August 17, 2019

‘This is a graveyard which is still in use and, frankly, local people are becoming distressed at what is happening.’

Kintyre

Extra cash for the Argyll timber roads

August 7, 2019

Campbeltown

Sigmania skipper sails away with first place

July 18, 2019

Kintyre

Service to mark 25th anniversary of Chinook crash

May 31, 2019

The speaker at both services will be Reverend Roddie McNidder who was minister of Southend Parish at the time of the crash.

Kintyre

‘Missing’ kayakers found safe and well

May 10, 2019

The kayakers were eventually located by the powerful beam of the helicopter’s searchlight, at about 11pm, safely camped on the north end of Gigha.

Kintyre

Salmon company’s double awards shortlisting

May 9, 2019

SSC is the only Scottish company and only food and drink producer to be shortlisted in the Responsible Business of the Year category.

Kintyre

A83 roadworks start on Tuesday

May 8, 2019

Don’t forget and get caught out by the overnight road closures!

Kintyre

Gigha to have a say on islands plan

May 8, 2019

The Scottish Government Islands team will carry out consultation events in relation to the development of the National Islands Plan.

Kintyre

Former Kintyre minister dies on hillwalking trip

May 8, 2019

He is remembered by many in west Kintyre not only as the church minister but also as chaplain to primary schools.

Kintyre

Pest controller escapes the rat race

May 3, 2019

In England, he was dubbed ‘Happy Matt’ because of his positive demeanour and promise of ‘service with a smile’.

Video

Leisure

Final night of Argyll-Kintyre 70th Drama Festival

February 23, 2019

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

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.