Category: Mid Argyll
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Police files – December 22 2023
Threatening and abusive behaviour Police were called to Mid Argyll Hospital, Lochgilphead at 3pm on Saturday December 16 after a man was reportedly shouting, swearing and making threats. The man was arrested and conveyed to Lochgilphead Police Station. He was charged with the offence detailed and held custody to appear at court the next lawful…
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Wind farm meeting majority against High Brenfield plans
A majority of residents in Ardrishaig, Inverneill and Brenfield appear to be against plans for a large wind farm bordering the communities, writes Rita Campbell. That is the feeling following a second public meeting organised by Ardrishaig Community Council to discuss the plans. Low Carbon energy company is seeking responses to its proposal for 17…
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From our files, December 22 2023
TEN YEARS AGO Friday December 20 2013 Ardrishaig buildings to get a face lift Ardrishaig Public Hall has been identified as one of the buildings people would like to see improved as part of a project to regenerate the village. The news comes as Ardrishaig Community Trust launches a consultation to find out people’s views…
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Return of Lochgilphead’s ‘famous’ benches awaited
With the town’s distinct shortage of pubs, it’s fair to say that many feel that there is something missing in Lochgilphead. And second only to the pub situation, there is another issue that has been causing concern. Since the £1.6million facelift of the Front Green was completed this summer, people have been asking: “Where are…
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Flood management under spotlight
Flood management plans have been discussed by Kilmichael and Kilmartin Glen residents and local landowners. Argyll and Bute Council, SSE, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Forestry Land Scotland took part in the meeting chaired by MSP for Argyll and Bute Jenni Minto on Friday December 15. Homes and property were destroyed when the worst flooding…
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Triplets prove the best things come in threes
A set of identical triplets have passed their driving test first time on the same day in Lochgilphead, writes Rita Campbell The 17-year-old lads – Sam, Dan and Joe Anderson – each passed with only two minor faults. They sat their tests in quick succession at 9am, 10am and 11am on Wednesday December 13. And…
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Ardrishaig social club to wind up after 50+ years
Decades of dedication have been given to the older people in Ardrishaig by a group of local ladies, writes Rita Campbell. Way back in 1970 Joan Robertson, Annie McMullan and Fiona MacLachlan started organising the Ardrishaig Social Club Christmas Lunch for pensioners. Margaret Annan joined the committee in 2007 and over the years, funds raised…
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Driving round Mid Argyll for Christmas
Mid Argyll Round Table’s magical Santa Express brought cheer to Lochgilphead and the surrounding villages last weekend. The Round Table used to have a sleigh which had been doing the route for around 50 years. But these days they team up with West Coast Motors to bring joy and festive cheer over three days in…
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All together now ……
Take Me Home Country Road by John Denver and Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas were just some of the topical requests on a sing along playlist for Saturday’s party at Craignish Hall celebrating the road re-opening
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Three overturned lorries close A83 at Rest
The A83 has closed this morning at Loch Restil, north of Rest and Be Thankful, due to an overturned lorry, as Storm Pia disrupts travel