Author: markmcsherry
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Scotgold ‘in discussions with a new strategic investor’
Scotgold had already placed the majority of its employees on short-term unpaid leave until further notice.
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Curtain up on new drama group’s high quality productions
The Fyne Acting Company will perform Philip Goulding’s adaptation of Whisky Galore, the famous Compton Mackenzie story.
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Crinan community claims victory as canal closure shortened
“We were aiming for seven weeks and we got five weeks so we have to feel it is quite a significant victory,” said North Knapdale Community Council secretary Richard Stein.
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Kilmartin wedding goes ahead as tractor delivers celebrant
The wedding looked in danger when the florist, caterer, baker and some guests couldn’t make it due to the extreme weather.
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Tarbert Book Festival takes on outdoors theme
Authors attending this year are Jane Smith, wildlife author and illustrator; Dougie Strang, author of The Bone Cave: A Journey Through Myth And Memory; Kerri Andrews, author of Wanderers: A History Of Women Walking; and James Crawford, author of Wild History: Journeys Into Lost Scotland.
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Lochgilphead choir gets £5,000 grant ahead of concert season
The choir involves people with dementia, carers and volunteers – and is keen to attract others who want some social activity.
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Children’s book sees Jim published at age of 81
Author Jim Thomson said he had “tremendous fun” as he mischievously created the local characters in the book, who may or may not be based on real people.
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Cowal Fest cancelled following extreme weather
Organisers will still hold a planned ceilidh at Innellan Village Hall on Saturday, October 14.
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Craignish copes as road closure hits supplies and services
Motorists from south of the landslide are facing a detour of up to three hours via the A83 and A85 to get to Ardfern and the rest of the Craignish peninsula.
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Tarbert Soccer Centre asks parents to shape the future
Ideas are now being collated and will be fed back to the centre’s committee and coaches at a separate meeting.