Category: Leisure
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Sporting review of the year 2023
Part two of a look back at some of the sporting events and achievements between July and December this year. JULY: Arran Junior Hockey Club said goodbye to coach Lorraine ‘Hurricane’ Hewie who is standing down after 14 years as head coach. No_B26front01_23_hockey_cover_pic JULY: Champions Southend receive the Arran Dairies League trophy after defeating Lamlash…
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Snow White showstopper at Whiting Bay
Pupils from Whiting Bay Primary got into the spirit of the season by hosting a Snow White pantomime.
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Arran businesses invited to enter shortbread showdown
The Highland Shortbread Showdown is returning for a second year to discover the best biscuits from across the region and businesses on Arran are being invited to take part.
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Mac is top young ‘Gnat’
Mac McArdle has been named the Young Naturalist of the Year by the Arran Ranger Service and is seen here with rangers Jake Dove, Kate Sampson and Corinna Goeckeritz after receiving his trophy. Full story page 3. No_B51Gnats01_23_Mac_rangers
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Tarbert Castle is for keeps!
Tarbert Castle Trust and its volunteers make sure that the ancient castle is not only preserved but kept as an incredible community asset to be enjoyed by the village and visitors.
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From Crinan with Love
It is 60 years since the release of From Russia with Love, the second 007 film. Bad luck dogged the film and followed it from Turkey all the way to Mid Argyll in the summer of 1963 where two accidents happened; shooting on location was almost as dangerous as being James Bond, as The Argyllshire…
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From our Files: December 28, 2023
A look back at the Lochaber Times archives from 10, 25, 75 and 100 years ago.
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Modelling fame for Labrador Feorlinn
A golden Labrador owned by a photographer from Lochgilphead is finding fame modelling in a national advertising campaign. Eilidh Cameron’s dog Feorlinn has ended up starring in the Baxter’s Scottish Produce Hamper adverts for the festive season. Photographs of Eilidh with Feorlinn enjoying a delicious picnic, complete with Champagne, on the banks of the Spey…