Author: Kathie Griffiths
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Turning slate into art
Slate artist Dugie MacInnes, who leads workshops at Chicago Mosaic School and exhibits his work in his native Scotland as well as England, France, Italy, Japan, Greece, Germany, Serbia, Austria, and the USA, was on Luing for two days working with residents and visitors.
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CalMac’s wave of passengers rose in 2022
The Fionnphort to Iona ferry carried a whopping 204,623 foot passengers in 2022, seeing an increase of 52.79 per cent on the previous 12 months.
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Videos welcome visitors to Ardgour
Five promotional videos have been produced, showcasing Ardgour’s natural heritage, the range of activities available in the area, its cultural heritage and its hospitality
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Great Western goes up for sale
The Category B listed Great Western Hotel with its 79 ensuite guestrooms is on the market with London-based Christie & Co, Hotels.
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Counting down to Mòd’s homecoming
Mòd an Òbain dates are October 11 to October 19, featuring competitions in Gaelic song, poetry, drama, literature, sport and more, as well as a fringe programme that will be fit to burst. Thousands of competitors, attendees and fringe revellers from across Scotland – and further afield – are expected.
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Mindblowing beach fun on Islay
Fun sessions on the beach at Bowmore included interactive discussions and games about wind turbine technology, as well as the chance to build and decommission a small OffshoreWind4Kids kit
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RNLI film night launch on Seil
Doors at Seil Island Hall open to see Launch! at 7pm followed by a Q&A session with Oban lifeboat’s coxswain Ally Cerexhe and other crew – unless they get a call out!
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Sounds like therapy
Could you be interested in a women-only, four-hour drumming sound therapy experience? If yes, AwakenSHE founders Donnah Murray and Tessa Brock would like to hear from you
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The last forecast for Dalmally
The Last Forecast tells the story of Gail, a gecko-like creature who happily lives alone on an island where everything is in harmony. That is, until a stranger makes an unwelcome appearance on the island.
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Scottish tree festival takes root
Gardens and estates across the country are holding events to celebrate the richness of the autumn landscape – including Benore near Dunoon.