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Crime prevention crusaders’ productive year

Kintyre Crime Prevention Panel (KCPP), in conjunction with Police Scotland, launched a poster competition after a three-month internet safety campaign.

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.’

Farming

New life at the farm

April 19, 2019

Being a farmer is among the 10 jobs Finlay said he wants to do when he grows up.

Campbeltown

Newest police youth volunteer recruits pass out

April 19, 2019

Chief Inspector Marlene Bailey said all the youngsters did ‘absolutely spectacularly’ and described their drill as ‘first class’.

Campbeltown

Kintyre writer wins double national prizes

April 19, 2019

Diana Manning’s romantic novel, Moon Magic gained second place overall, and her non- fiction work, Hyperion, was commended by the adjudicators.

Campbeltown

What does Easter mean to you?

April 19, 2019

Campbeltonians and visitors to the Wee Toon share their plans for the celebration.

News

Second gin festival was ‘bigger and better’

April 19, 2019

Twelve gin producers, two more than last year, poured into Campbeltown Town Hall on Saturday afternoon for a tasting session.

News

Missing man with Campbeltown connections found safe

April 18, 2019

Mark Davey, news editor of the Campbeltown Courier, was traced by police this afternoon.

News

Man with Campbeltown connections reported missing

April 18, 2019

Mark Davey was reported missing from Peebles earlier this morning

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.’

Announcements

Announcements – 12th April 2019

April 11, 2019

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April 4, 2019

Announcements – 29th March 2019

March 28, 2019

Announcements – 22nd March 2019

March 21, 2019

Announcements – 15th March 2019

March 14, 2019

Announcements – 8th March 2019

March 14, 2019

Announcements – 1st March 2019

February 28, 2019

Announcements – 22th February 2019

February 21, 2019

Announcements – 16th February 2019

February 14, 2019

Announcements – 9th February 2019

February 7, 2019

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.

Business

Best year ever in Scotch whisky tourism

August 12, 2018

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

Campbeltown

Newest police youth volunteer recruits pass out

April 19, 2019

Chief Inspector Marlene Bailey said all the youngsters did ‘absolutely spectacularly’ and described their drill as ‘first class’.

Campbeltown

Kintyre writer wins double national prizes

April 19, 2019

Diana Manning’s romantic novel, Moon Magic gained second place overall, and her non- fiction work, Hyperion, was commended by the adjudicators.

Campbeltown

What does Easter mean to you?

April 19, 2019

Campbeltonians and visitors to the Wee Toon share their plans for the celebration.

Campbeltown

MOK Fest’s musical support for CGS students

April 17, 2019

‘Working with MOKFest has been hugely valuable to our young people.’

Campbeltown

Dangerous driver banned in Oban court

April 17, 2019

The 67-year-old also admitted to being almost four times over the drink driving limit.

Campbeltown

POLICE FILES, April 19 2019

April 17, 2019

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

Campbeltown

Campbeltown Community Council news

April 15, 2019

There was a discussion at Campbeltown Community Council (CCC) about the Kintyre Seasports Project (KSP).

Campbeltown

Abusive behaviour

April 13, 2019

A sheriff ordered reports on an Islay man who pleaded guilty to a breach of the peace on Jura.

Campbeltown

POLICE FILES, April 12 2019

April 12, 2019

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

Campbeltown

Car thief jailed

April 12, 2019

Last Thursday, at Campbeltown Sheriff Court, a car thief who stole a vehicle from Dalmally was jailed for four months.

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.

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.

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.

Districts

Miniature Kelpies canter to Crinan

April 2, 2019

‘There will be plenty of opportunities to take Kelpie Selfies and learn more about the steel structures.’

Districts

Community shop’s first customer

April 1, 2019

The great benefit is not having to make the 30 mile round trip to Campbeltown.

Districts

Blooming bulb show

March 30, 2019

The judges took great care to explain their decisions and to advise on improvements where necessary.

Districts

Book festival’s new coordinator

March 28, 2019

‘We were delighted to find someone local with the right combination of skills, contacts and enthusiasm.’

Districts

Flood prevention open evening

March 25, 2019

The drop-in session is in the village hall from 6pm to 9pm, with a presentation with questions and answers from 7pm to 8pm.

Farming

New life at the farm

April 19, 2019

Being a farmer is among the 10 jobs Finlay said he wants to do when he grows up.

Farming

Kintyre Holstein Breeders’ annual general meeting

April 9, 2019

Sandy Pirie won the KF cup and Gavin Semple won the James McLean cup.

Farming

Agriculture student’s lambing break

April 7, 2019

Holly Wilson hand feeds a lamb.

Farming

Prices down at grass lets sale

March 25, 2019

Overall averages: £80.61, minus £8.06 on the year.

Farming

Islay’s annual early spring sale report

March 25, 2019

With cattle in general weighing around 25 to 30 kilos more on the year, this resulted in less impact on the values per head.

Farming

NFUS pleads for responsible dog ownership

March 25, 2019

‘The industry can no longer tolerate the problem of dog owners who do not control their dogs on farmland.’

Farming

Blasthill ploughman obliterated the opposition

March 8, 2019

Ploughman Stuart McConnachie’s fabulous furrows gave him the overall win at Glenrioch farm and his first ploughing match medal.

Farming

Council and police share sheep worrying campaign

March 2, 2019

Successful partnership working between Argyll and Bute Council and Police Scotland, secured a conviction following a horrific livestock attack last year.

Farming

Combine tops farm machinery sale

February 26, 2019

A tremendous show of quality and well maintained items greeted a large following of buyers, which ensured a solid trade throughout the sale.

Farming

Funny farmer hopes to harvest laughs

February 24, 2019

Hot topics include internet dating for farmers, village nightlife and how to pimp your Land Rover.

Kintyre

Crime prevention crusaders’ productive year

April 20, 2019

Kintyre Crime Prevention Panel (KCPP), in conjunction with Police Scotland, launched a poster competition after a three-month internet safety campaign.

Kintyre

Organized criminals steal Kintyre quad bikes

April 10, 2019

A police chief was grilled at Campbeltown Community Council after five quad bikes were stolen in one night last week.

Kintyre

A83 closed after car overturned

April 9, 2019

A driver and two passengers escaped a crash without serious injuries when their car overturned at Kennacraig.

Kintyre

Clyde regional marine plan consultation

April 6, 2019

The draft Clyde Regional Marine Plan includes climate change, sea-level rise and coastal change, the spread of non-native species and marine litter.

Kintyre

Side of salmon was a bingo prize

April 6, 2019

Top prizes including a voucher for Portavadie Spa helped Carradale primary parents raise £1030 at a bingo night.

Kintyre

A83 Taskforce meeting cancelled

April 5, 2019

‘If this was a trunk road linking two of Scotland’s urban centres it would already be fixed.’

Kintyre

Weather measuring device lands in Kintyre

April 4, 2019

‘The instruments on the devices provide measurements of temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and wind direction.’

Kintyre

Housing association’s gardeners’ green shoots

April 4, 2019

Kintyre

Highland dancers step to Mid Argyll victory

April 3, 2019

The youngsters faced stiff competition, with entrants travelling from as far away as Fife.

Kintyre

Infant feeding peer support group formed

April 3, 2019

‘We are always here to support people but it is very informal, often we just sit and have a cup of tea.’

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.