Author: markmcsherry
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Glendaruel archaeological dig’s Eureka moment
Dig organisers also ran an artefact handling workshop at Kilmodan Primary School and hosted an Open Day on site as part of Scottish Archaeology Month.
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Photographer Caroline’s close-up of nature in Kilmartin Glen
Caroline specialises in extreme close-up photography, often of very small subjects and living organisms like insects.
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Lochgilphead consultant writes book of nursery rhymes
A Rhyme in Time is published by Norns Triad Publications in the United States.
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Inveraray Christmas lights parade plans are on track
Inveraray’s Christmas lights will be switched on during a parade and ceremony on Saturday December 2. The parade will start at the Co-op car park at 6.30pm, led by Mid Argyll Pipe Band. The parade will then proceed to Cross Green where Tom and Jennifer Evans of Evans Funfairs will switch on the lights. Then,…
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From our Files – November 17 2023
TEN YEARS AGO Friday November 15 2013 Engineers to design fish quay extension at Tarbert Harbour Engineers have been appointed to design the extension to the fish quay at Tarbert Harbour, which will accommodate the new hybrid ferry for the Tarbert to Portavadie route. Tarbert Harbour Authority (THA) has appointed Mott Macdonald and is working…
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Mid Argyll under 14 girls in Glasgow Warriors event
On the evening of Friday November 3, Mid Argyll RFC’s under-14 girls travelled to the home of Glasgow Warriors to compete in an U14 round robin tournament before the Warriors took on South African team DHL Stormers. With a small squad of eight, the girls were joined by two Oban players and three Lenzie players.…
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Mid Argyll RFC learn lessons in Irvine defeat
Irvine set their stall out early and were only interested in rumbling the ball through their forward line.
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Mid Argyll hotels win big at prestigious hotel awards
The awards for Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa follow a £765,000 investment in the hotel which saw its leisure facilities and spa refurbished.
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Ardrishaig KGV Park gets Co-op Community Fund boost
KGV Community Park Association may now have to find a way to accommodate separate, existing plans for a nearby Ardrishaig Community Garden, to which it objects in its current form.
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Councillor’s column – November 10, 2023
Councillor Alastair Redman – Kintyre and the Islands ward Wear your poppies with pride Every year, in the run-up to Remembrance Day, millions of people, not just in the UK but right around the world, wear a poppy. It is a symbol of remembrance and hope and is proudly displayed. We are honoured to remember…