Category: Columnists
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Seeing Stars: The seven sisters
The nickname ‘seven sisters’ comes from Greek mythology; the Pleiades were the seven daughters of Atlas, a Titan who held up the sky
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Councillor’s Column – November 3 2023
Councillor Dougie Philand, Mid Argyll Once again it is my delight to provide a summary of issues since my last report. The obvious and real-life event was the landslide on the A816 just outside of Ardfern on October 7 which has blocked the road for use. It has proven to be a critical incident creating…
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Leader, Friday, November 3, 2023
“MACPool is a charity run for the benefit of our community and we need your help.”
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Allan Campbell – 2.11.23
Chì mi an Cuilitheann mar leòmhann gun tioma, Le fheusaig den t-sneachd’ air a phasgadh ma cheann; ‘S a ghruaidhean a’ srùladh le easanan smùideach, Tha tuiteam nan lùban gu ùrlar nan gleann. ’S tric a bhios na briathran iongantach seo aig Niall MacLeòid a tighinn nam inntinn nuair a chì mi buaidh droch aimsir…
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From our Files: November 2, 2023
A look back at the Lochaber Times archives from 10, 25, 75 and 100 years ago.
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Leader, October 27 2023
From being unable to stop crying and get out of bed, to being able to stand up in support for others, we commend the Campbeltown woman’s bravery and courage and wish her and all stroke survivors well
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Thought for the Week, October 27 2023
When justice is defined solely by human standards, it wavers with the ever-shifting tides of society’s values
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From our Files – 27.10.23
TEN YEARS AGO Friday October 25 2013 On top of the world A Tayvallich teenager has followed in the footsteps of Cheryl Cole and Gary Barlow by climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity. Lorna Unkles, who was joined on the trek by her dad Hans, climbed the 5,896 metres…
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Leader, October 27, 2023
The harsh experiences of people on the Craignish peninsula and in Kilmichael Glen as they struggle to cope with the road closures and the aftermath of the floods caused by the extreme weather of October 7 and 8 are stark reminders of just how vulnerable some communities really are in Mid Argyll. “We do feel…
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Councillor’s column – October 27, 2023
It frightens me when I see houses coming on to the market and then I scan down to the ‘offers over’ price.