Author: sandyneil
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“Keep on singing. We need you in the Gaelic world”
For every competitor, reaching the Royal National Mòd is a great triumph to make them, their families and their communities proud
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Piping wins at Paisley Mòd
Fierce competition was on display at Saturday’s junior piping competitions, where under 16s and 16-18 year olds competed for national recognition
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Mariners warn of ‘threat’ to Oban Bay moorings
“It’s time to start telling some home truths,” said a group of Oban Bay mariners, before a consultation begins on the council’s plans to take over one of Scotland’s busiest harbours
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Paisley proves perfect host as Mòd celebrates opening weekend success
Paisley has once again proven it’s the perfect event host as the Royal National Mòd celebrates a successful opening weekend for the premier Gaelic festival
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Islay farm takes quantum leap
Scientists plant a ‘quantum magnetometer’ in a remote Islay field to measure ‘space weather’ – but will it survive the West Coast weather?
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Warming seas and jellyfish blamed for “record” farmed salmon deaths and harvest drop
Salmon farming, one of the Highlands and Islands’ largest employers, suffered a “record” rise in fish mortalities and fall in production last year, blamed on climate change and jellyfish blooms
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Multi-million pound budget gap forecast by council
Argyll and Bute Council is facing a £12+ million gap in its budget next year, with councillors vowing to campaign for more funding to save vital community services
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O’Hara confirmed as SNP candidate for Argyll and South Lochaber seat
Argyll and Bute’s current SNP MP Brendan O’Hara has been selected to represent the party again at the next general election, for the newly expanded seat of Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber. Mr O’Hara, who was first elected to the Argyll and Bute constituency in 2015, said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been selected…
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Alcohol byelaws unchanged
Council chiefs are set to continue with byelaws on the consumption of alcohol in Argyll and Bute, a report has revealed
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Leader hails community spirit across the region
Argyll and Bute Council’s leader has hailed the “beyond compare” community spirit shown in the area during the stormy weather of last weekend