Author: Marian Miller
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Councillor in awards final
A councillor for Kintyre and the Islands recently reached the finals of the annual councillor awards for Scotland. Alastair Redman, from Islay, was on the short leet of five for the community champion prize, which recognises the hard work and dedication to community by councillors. He lost out to Councillor Ruairi Kelly of Glasgow City…
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Your photographs – November 24 2023
This week’s photograph was taken by Ian Provan of Castleton, where he ponders if the rainbow is marking the spot where the pot of gold is buried on the Mòine Mhòr. If you have a photograph you would like to share with our readers, please send it to editor@argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk or post it on to our…
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VIC 32 stars in photography award
Perhaps Mid Argyll’s most iconic vessel, VIC 32, the Clyde Puffer based at Crinan is one of two ships in West Highland waters which were winners in the National Historic Ships UK Photography Awards 2023. The Newcomer of the Year Award was Wayne Starkey, Cheshire, for his striking image of the National Historic Fleet puffer VIC 32, taken…
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Police files – November 24 2023
Domestic abuse During this past week, Police Scotland in Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands, have received one report of a crime under the Sexual Offences Act, one report of domestic assault and one report of breach of bail. This has led to two individuals being arrested and charged. One person was released on undertaking…
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Letters to the editor – November 24 2023
Community consultation on KGV garden has been thorough The Ardrishaig Community Garden (ACG) Committee is disappointed to learn about the KGV Park Association’s objections to the development of a community garden within the KGV Park in Ardrishaig. The idea for a community garden was first proposed at a public community council meeting in February 2022.…
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Kilmichael Glen braces for future flooding
After the worst flooding to hit Kilmichael in living memory, residents are preparing for the next time. There was devastation as the River Add burst its banks during the weekend of October 7 and 8. Homes were evacuated as they became submerged and surrounded by water. Cars, livestock and crops were destroyed and swept away. Now…
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Museums create connections
Argyll and Bute will soon have a new museum and heritage project under way, thanks to the Museum Galleries Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage fund. Their generous support has enabled the Argyll and Bute Museums and Heritage Forum to launch its latest venture, Creating Connections. The aim is to identify and make contact with…
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Craignish hall buzzes with happy shoppers
The rally to arms in support of the Craignish community was evident on Friday evening and Saturday as the Christmas Market went like a fair! People from around Argyll made the effort to visit the craft fair, despite the inclement weather and the obstacle that is the landslide still blocking the A816 south of Ardfern.…
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More lifeguards still needed at MACPool
A recruitment drive has helped to find new potential lifeguards for Mid Argyll Community Pool – but not enough to open seven days a week. Staff shortages mean that the Lochgilphead pool has been forced to close on a Friday for several months. And it recently took the additional measure of shutting between 3-4pm for…
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Christmas appeal launched at MOMA coffee morning
“Our thanks also go to all the local businesses that have pledged their support for MOMA. Their generosity will help transform lives.”