Campbeltown
Lockdown extended and schools to stay shut
Isle of Barra and Vatersay will from midnight move from level three to level following a ‘significant’ outbreak.
News
New barrier completed through Glen Croe
New barrier intended to enable the old road detour to be kept safely open
News
Tarbert man leads seafood sector protest in London
In a show of protest at bureaucratic delays a mass convoy of 21 lorries arrived at Parliament Square, Westminster – just yards from Number 10 Downing Street.
News
Scotland’s travel restrictions come in to cut ‘new variant risk’
Anyone travelling to Scotland from outside the UK or Ireland must have a negative test result from a Covid-19 test taken less than 72 hours before their arrival, says First Minister.
News
Campbeltown Free Church marks ministry milestone
‘I suppose you could say that ministry is in my blood and I am grateful that serving God has been important in my family for several generations.’
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
News
Stress of Covid lockdown led to actions, court told
Sutherland’s defence agent said the man was ‘contrite and apologised for his conduct and was thoroughly ashamed’.
News
Tarbert man leads seafood sector protest in London
In a show of protest at bureaucratic delays a mass convoy of 21 lorries arrived at Parliament Square, Westminster – just yards from Number 10 Downing Street.
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
News
SEPA held to ransom by ‘international’ data thieves
1.2GB of data stolen in ransomware raid including staff information, SEPA confirms.
News
Argyll and Bute health chief to take up new national role
Joanna MacDonald has served as chief officer of Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) for nine years.
News
Candle-maker unlocks scent-sational growth with Business Gateway support
Hazel was able to expand production from her kitchen to larger premises with support from Business Gateway.
Business
Demand for business growth support continues
The Business Gateway Local Growth Accelerator Programme gives growing local businesses the chance to access specialist advice and grant funding to help them expand.
News
‘They need us more than ever’ – plea to shop locally in person and online
‘When shopping online, we need to look at what the stores close to us are offering and make a conscious effort to support them,’ says Scotland’s Town Partnership.
Business
Adventure tourism week to get under way
Held virtually and running between November 16-20, it has been organised by national tourism body VisitScotland in partnership with Wild Scotland and Sail Scotland.
Campbeltown
Lockdown extended and schools to stay shut
Isle of Barra and Vatersay will from midnight move from level three to level following a ‘significant’ outbreak.
Uncategorized
There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
News
Stress of Covid lockdown led to actions, court told
Sutherland’s defence agent said the man was ‘contrite and apologised for his conduct and was thoroughly ashamed’.
News
Councillor pushes ahead with year-round ferry plan
‘This is our chance to show the Scottish Government how important this service is to our community.’
News
Trouble at police office
Police had called at McSporran’s home on another matter, and had cause to arrest him.
News
Driving ban after crash with parked cars
Gibbs left the home and drove off in his employer’s van, striking two parked cars as he did so.
News
Helipad construction gets off the ground
‘His determination to see this project in place has got us to where we are today’
News
Obey order or face jail, sheriff warns man
Sheriff Patrick Hughes told Flockhart-Knox that custody was always a consideration when he saw the word ‘domestic’ in a libel accompanied by a record like his.
News
Solar panels help water treatment works go green
‘PV power is instrumental in helping tackle climate change and reducing our carbon footprint and schemes like this go a long way towards helping us achieve that.’
News
Campbeltown Free Church marks ministry milestone
‘I suppose you could say that ministry is in my blood and I am grateful that serving God has been important in my family for several generations.’
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
News
Come all ye faithful and join in doorstep carol concert
Carols from Your Doorstep has been organised to ensure it’s anything but a silent night with neighbourhoods from all over Scotland being urged to take part.
Church
A Campbeltown carol for today
The resulting carol is sung to the tune of Oh Little Town of Bethlehem.
News
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.
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
Districts
District News, January 15 2021
The photo was actually taken at Whitehouse’s primary school, which is no longer in existence, probably around 1935.
News
District News, January 8 2021
Clanagrams produce virtual keepsakes for audiences while creating paid employment for actors
News
District News, January 1 2021
Chleit Art Group’s members were able to meet in the weeks before Christmas.
News
District News, December 25 2020
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) to hold its first virtual meeting about a new vessel to service Islay and Jura.
News
Districts, December 11 2020
The announcement was made by Minister for Rural Affairs and Natural Environment Mairi Gougeon last week.
News
District News, December 4 2020
Two Islay schools among 19 settings to achieve national award in honour of STEM teaching.
News
Rhunahaorine pupils remember lives lost in battle
Small wooden crosses bearing the names of children’s family members lost in war were placed in the ground around the table.
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
Farming
Cards stacked in industry’s favour, says NFUS president
‘As I look towards 2021, it is not about the cards we have been dealt on Brexit, trade deals, policy or weather.’
News
Agricultural society to hold virtual winter show
The format would see each exhibitor record a 30 to 40 second film of their animal and send to it to secretary John Armour.
News
Colourful bale art asks important question
The creation asks passers by: ‘Are ewe okay?’ and urges them to ‘#keeptalking’.
News
Suffolks top Kintyre sale at £900
The sale of 120 rams and 510 breeding was organised by C & D Auction Marts of Longtown for the Kintyre Agricultural Society.
News
Rules in place to ensure safety at sheep sale
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are guidelines that must be adhered to this year that would not normally be in place.
News
Plans in place for Kintyre sheep sale
Organisers add that it would be helpful to have an early indication of what stock sellers may have for the sale.
News
Pet ban plan for dogs attacking sheep
People needed to give views to consultation into tougher penalties for sheep and livestock worrying
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
Kintyre
Children enjoy Christmas crafts and festive fun
A look at some of the festive fun enjoyed by Kintyre’s youngsters.
News
Santa brings Christmas cheer to Tayinloan
Santa’s visit came the day after a Christmas tree was erected at the entrance of the village.
News
Santa Claus does the rounds
Last weekend, he visited children in Tayinloan and he is set to make an appearance in Glenbarr this weekend.
News
Council pilots community resilience plan
Consultation was delayed due to Covid-19 and is now planned to take place during the summer and autumn of 2021
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Photograph of the Week, December 11 2020
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News
Streetlight repairs are getting back to normal
Jim Smith, Argyll and Bute’s head of roads and amenity services, said supplies for street lighting repairs were being restored.
News
Wanted – coastal stories from Kintyre and Gigha
The Coast that Shaped the World is an ambitious three year project which bridges the Visit Scotland Year of Coasts and Waters in 2020 and the Year of Scottish Stories in 2022.
News
B842 to benefit from timber transport funding
Argyll and Bute remains in the top five fastest improving Scottish local authorities in terms of road condition.
News
Mairi Semple Fund’s festive fundraising appeal
‘By placing a bid you are helping us help the people of Kintyre who need our support in their fight against cancer.’
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There’s light at the end of the tunnel… but, for now, embrace lockdown life
Once again the UK is living under tough but necessary restrictions as we battle COVID-19. Vaccines offer us hope and a way out but, until then, we must all play our part in together beating the virus.
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.