District News, April 29 2022
News from Machrihanish and Islay
Tag: machrihanish
Leisure
Blowing away cobwebs on charity Westport walk
‘The [Mairi Semple Cancer Fund] committee continues to be amazed by the generosity of the community, raising over £1,500 in one afternoon’
Sport
Celebrate MACC’s 10th birthday with Friday Frolic
Organisers of Kintyre Way Ultra race are inviting people to celebrate Machrihanish Airbase Community Company’s 10th anniversary by taking part in their Friday Frolic fun run.
Outdoors
Photograph of the Week, December 31 2021
Bob Goodman from Campbeltown captured this striking shot of a wild goat enjoying the late winter sunshine at Machrihanish
Outdoors
Photograph of the Week, September 10 2021
During her family’s annual holiday to Machrihanish in August, a Cheshire woman came across an ‘amazing’ mermaid sand sculpture on the beach.
News
Dhurrie herd deemed crème de la crème
After a year’s break because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kintyre Holstein Breeders Club celebrated the return of its annual herds competition
News
Grassland fire sparks fresh beach safety warning
As well as putting fire fighters at risk, avoidable incidents like this could have larger consequences if other emergency situations arise at the same time
Leisure
Photograph of the Week, June 4 2021
‘I was heading back into Machrihanish to go onto the beach when I spotted the photo opportunity.’
Leisure
Photograph of the Week, January 8 2021
‘It’s nice to show off our part of the country when we can’