Author: Marian Miller
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Rail disruption
Rail passengers are being reminded to check before travelling over Christmas and New Year as vital infrastructure improvement works take place at locations across Scotland. Network Rail will complete important track, drainage and signalling work over the festive period in what is a £15m investment to keep the railway reliable for passengers and freight. Some…
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Supporting attainment for care experienced young people
At a meeting of the Community Services Committee, Argyll and Bute councillors welcomed positive news on the latest figures on the educational attainment and life chances of care experienced youngsters.
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Christmas messages from civic leaders and politicians
Argyll and Bute Council Leader Robin Currie: The last 12 months hasn’t been without its challenges but as we approach the New Year, I am filled with hope and optimism. The adverse weather in October caused unprecedented disruptions but, in true Argyll and Bute style, local residents, businesses, partners and council staff, joined forces to help…
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Packed house for Inveraray Nativity
Inveraray Primary School nativity this year was Whoops a Daisy Angel, it was performed by Primary 1 to 3 supported by the children from ELC. The children performed the dress rehearsal on Thursday December 14 to the Inveraray senior citizens and the final performance a full house to family members on Friday December 15. Photograph:…
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Police files – December 22 2023
Threatening and abusive behaviour Police were called to Mid Argyll Hospital, Lochgilphead at 3pm on Saturday December 16 after a man was reportedly shouting, swearing and making threats. The man was arrested and conveyed to Lochgilphead Police Station. He was charged with the offence detailed and held custody to appear at court the next lawful…
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Wind farm meeting majority against High Brenfield plans
A majority of residents in Ardrishaig, Inverneill and Brenfield appear to be against plans for a large wind farm bordering the communities, writes Rita Campbell. That is the feeling following a second public meeting organised by Ardrishaig Community Council to discuss the plans. Low Carbon energy company is seeking responses to its proposal for 17…
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From our files, December 22 2023
TEN YEARS AGO Friday December 20 2013 Ardrishaig buildings to get a face lift Ardrishaig Public Hall has been identified as one of the buildings people would like to see improved as part of a project to regenerate the village. The news comes as Ardrishaig Community Trust launches a consultation to find out people’s views…
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Return of Lochgilphead’s ‘famous’ benches awaited
With the town’s distinct shortage of pubs, it’s fair to say that many feel that there is something missing in Lochgilphead. And second only to the pub situation, there is another issue that has been causing concern. Since the £1.6million facelift of the Front Green was completed this summer, people have been asking: “Where are…
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Photograph of the week – December 22 2023
Evening light on a frosty day captured over Tarbert Harbour by Alastair Redman. If you have a photograph you would like to share with our readers, please sent it to editor@argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk or visit the Argyllshire Advertiser Camera Club on Facebook.
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Council calls for fair treatment for Argyll and Bute’s communities
Argyll and Bute’s communities deserve the same level of national government support as other areas, following the October storms which caused serious disruption to people’s homes and businesses and local infrastructure. This is the message that the Leader of Argyll and Bute Council is taking again to the Scottish Government. Councillor Robin Currie has written…