Leader, December 3 2021
Congratulations to Patrick Stewart CVO, MBE, and the pupils who feature in our coverage of Campbeltown Grammar School’s 2020-2021 prize-giving
Opinion
Opinion
Thought for the Week, December 3 2021
Every child around the world is a beloved child of God and that we all have a responsibility to care for each and every one of them.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, November 26 2021
These days, swear words seem to be commonplace, and do not cause offence to many people – indeed, we hardly notice them. But the words we use can still offend and hurt.
Opinion
Leader, November 26 2021
The P6/7 rugby team’s win is particularly poignant, given that the club lost coach John Forster, AKA Mr Rugby of Campbeltown, earlier this year.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, November 19 2021
Love makes us think of other peoples needs not just our own.
Columnists
Leader, November 19 2021
David has devoted almost 40 years to the town’s lifeboat station and it will be strange when he’s no longer there.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, November 12 2021
The purpose of Remembrance…is not simply historical but to bring out a sense of thankfulness and gratitude for what was achieved.
Opinion
Letters, October 22 2021
Our readers share their thoughts on various topics through our letters feature
Obits
A fond farewell to our warden Eddie Maguire
Eddie was a ‘larger than life’ character, well known in Campbeltown and throughout Kintyre particularly for his ‘encyclopedic knowledge’ of birds, especially seabirds.
Opinion
Paying tribute to Islay musician Ian Carmichael
Ian’s own contribution to keeping his beloved culture alive is unquantifiable.
Opinion
Junior rugby club pays tribute to dedicated coach
‘His dedication and commitment to the club was extraordinary, and his boots will be hard to fill’
Opinion
Tribute: Tommy ‘Iron Man’ Kelly
Tommy Kelly was a hugely popular figure in the community, for his warm, friendly nature, and his genuine interest in people
Opinion
A tribute to Duncan MacInnes Brown
With the death of Duncan M Brown on August 11, a week after his 95th birthday, Campbeltown has lost a well-known and cherished son.
Opinion
A tribute to Dr Eric Watson Irving
He had an abiding interest in Argyll and had many happy memories of carefree holidays spent in Tarbert
Obits
OBITUARY: Rev Catriona Anne Hood – ‘Gracious and gentle, funny and faithful’
Occasionally in life, if we are fortunate, we meet someone who makes a difference.
Obits
Obituary: Regius professor and Scottish law commissioner
Many former students have tweeted their sadness at the news of his death. One wrote: ‘Who could ever forget the lesson from a tale that began: ‘Imagine I wished to enter into a contract to purchase some black silk sheets…’
Campbeltown
Crafting group’s tribute to a ‘brave’ member
Not only did Mary benefit from the recreational event, the group was also greatly inspired by her positive manner, and her wish to help others by giving something back.
Campbeltown
Maurice McMillan Duncan: August 29, 1954 – August 11, 2017
Obituary for musician, composer, adjudicator and tutor