Family’s five generations stem from Gigha
The five generations, at the recent event began with great-grandmother Cathie MacKinnon, born on Gigha and who lives in Almondbank, Perth.
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Council’s formal tribute to Islay’s WW100 group
‘Particular mention must be made to the group’s Chair, Jenni Minto, and the Lord Lieutenant of Argyll and Bute, Patrick Stewart, for the hard work and dedication.’
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Wildlife photographer snaps up print of the year
‘I took a reading of the bird’s chest with my light meter. I waited and waited and waited until the right moment.’
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Southend’s photo competition cream tea
The event raised funds for continual upgrading works at Dunaverty hall.
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Hollywood producer loves Lochgilphead
Hollywood producer Matthew Weiner said: ‘Every view is a postcard, Filming in Lochgilphead has been one of our highlights.’
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Parish coffee morning nets £952
Reverend Steve Fulcher said: ‘Thankyou to everyone who worked so hard to put it together.’
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Points mean prizes at Bellochantuy SWI
Following supper, which was provided by the committee, came the highlight of the evening: the presentation of trophies.
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Road riding training steered at Scottish bikers
The event, run by Argyll and Bute Council’s road safety team and Scottish Biker Magazine is aimed at providing motorcyclists with advice on how to improve their riding on the road.
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Snap happy
Judging is from 2pm to 4.30pm in Dunaverty hall and there will be cream teas and home baking.
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The Trafalgar nearly meets its Waterloo
Lifeboat crew members, who worked alongside the Gigha Coastguard team, tried to pull the Trafalgar off but couldn’t move her.