Category: Kintyre
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Final curtain for 70-year-old drama group
Dunaverty Players achieved great success over the past seven decades of performing
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Tree talk lauds Kintyre’s own rainforest
Kintyre’s rainforests – yes, rainforests – were brought into closer focus through a fascinating talk at Campbeltown Town Hall earlier this month.
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Later start for A83 closure amnesties
Amnesty periods for traffic during an overnight closure of an Argyll trunk road will start later than originally planned.
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Tarbert Christmas Fair brings the festive spirit to life
Held on the last Friday in November – November 24 this year – Tarbert Christmas Fair is the final official celebration in the village’s busy festival calendar.
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Campbeltown remembers, 100 years on from war memorial’s unveiling
One hundred years after Campbeltown War Memorial was unveiled, the community gathered at the monument once again to honour the service and sacrifices of those who have served in the country’s armed forces
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High commendation for Kintyre horse-riding business
A Kintyre horse-riding adventure business received high commendation at this year’s Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards
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Remembrance in Tarbert
Tarbert paid its respects on both November 11, Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday November 12 at the cenotaph overlooking the harbour. A short service took place on Saturday at the war memorial, followed by the parade from the quay to the cenotaph, led by Loch Fyne Pipe Band, on Sunday. As well as representatives from…
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Grumpy driver’s refusal to co operate costs him dearly
The 40-year-old from Ardrishaig came to the attention of police officers on patrol when they came across him, slumped over the steering wheel of his car, fast asleep.
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Island brewery set to expand and create jobs
Islay Ales Co Ltd has secured up to £54,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards the project.
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End of an era for Rotary Christmas post
Rotary have decided not to carry on as they no longer have the resources to deliver about 4000 items across South Kintyre.