Author: Kathie Griffiths
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Housing plan in principle for Kilbowie
Planning permission is being sought in principle for 10 new houses on the site of Kilbowie Outdoor Centre in Oban. Beaton and McMurchy Architects have submitted preliminary plans to Argyll and Bute Council to develop the site of the centre on Gallanach Road. Kilbowie, which was rub by North Lanarkshire Council and provided five-day adventure…
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Nice and Breeze-y does it for winter parade
Made out of recycled materials, Breeze the puppet created by Vision Mechanics, is built and ready for her big date with Oban on Friday November 17
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Is McCaig’s tower cracking up?
Argyll and Bute Council is having the listed Historic Monument assessed following reports from concerned residents in the town
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New Iona festival ‘sounds’ fun
The inaugural Sound of Iona Music Festival will see a host of indie rock and Scottish folk acts take to the stage on Friday June 21 and Saturday June 22 next year
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Alarm after airfare costs take off
Airfares have gone up around £10 for Barra islanders if they get a Residents fare card, but without a card in some cases travellers will face up to 100 per cent increase.
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Book festival inspires words of praise
Now in its fourth year, Tobermory Book Festival is fast becoming a fixture in Mull’s cultural calendar extending the summer season
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New Islay houses get approval
A revised site plan had addressed initial concerns, and roads officers had expressed no objections for the scheme at land northeast of Daal Terrace in Port Charlotte
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Fishing fleets need safeguarding, says new survey
Sector recognised as vital to food security, economy and coastal communities
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Success for new Mull campus bid
Scottish Government funding help for a new campus on Mull is one of the biggest investments in community infrastructure on the island in many years and has potential to transform futures and economic potential, says Argyll and Bute Council
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Etive closes its doors for final time
The Michelin-ranked restaurant’s owners sent out a heavy-hearted message to friends and guests this week announcing its permanent closure, saying it was the result of various challenges.