Category: Mid Argyll
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Drinking water fears as Inverneill residents object to wind farm plan
Among the concerns are the scale of the development; the potential for noise pollution; the close proximity to the Inverneill, Brenfield and Ardrishaig; the industrialisation of the landscape; and the impact on a drinking water protected area and Mid Argyll’s drinking water quality.
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Young film-maker makes it work with Tayvallich fisherman
A documentary following the build of the UK’s first fully electric fishing boat was screened before a packed audience in Tayvallich Village Hall on Friday night, writes Rita Campbell. “It’ll Never Work” captures some fascinating local characters and documents the highs and lows of converting a diesel fishing boat. The star of the show is…
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Furnace lights up for Christmas
The village of Furnace was in fine voice on Saturday December 9 as residents gathered for the annual Christmas tree lights switch-on. Chairperson of the Furnace Community SCIO Phil Nilsson led the traditional countdown and Four Degrees choir members gave a spirited rendition of Hark the Herald Angels, with the crowd joining in for a…
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Police consult on closing Tarbert and Dalmally stations
Police Scotland has announced plans to consult and engage the public on proposals to close a number of properties across the country, including its vacant buildings in Tarbert and Dalmally
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Islay – United Auctions – Friday December 1 2023
United Auctions, Islay, Friday December 1: sold 2,143 sheep of all classes. Lambs sold to £114 twice, firstly for Texels from P Pearce, Sanaigmhor, and secondly from G & M Porter, Carrabus, to average £70.62. Top price of the day went to D Currie, Ballachlaven for a Suffolk Ram at £130. All classes of sheep…
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Angels abound at Christmas Tree Festival
Christ Church in Lochgilphead is beautifully decorated with a joyful selection of trees for the annual Christ Church Christmas Tree Festival. Father Simon Mackenzie said the festival, which is running throughout December until January 7, is an opportunity for local charities and community groups to be celebrated. Each organisation decorates their own tree, depicting what they…
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Church invites memorial bauble and ribbons again
Dalriada Mid Argyll Church of Scotland is again asking people to remember someone they love this Christmas. Last year Lochgilphead Church decorated the railings outside the church on the run up to Christmas. Members of the community were encouraged to decorate the railings with a bauble or a ribbon, and a name if they wish,…
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Police report on sudden death
Police investigating the sudden death of a woman in the Craobh Haven area on Sunday have found no suspicious circumstances
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Inspiring progress at Inveraray Pier
Work is progressing apace on Inveraray Pier, despite the inclement weather last week. Inspire Inveraray, the community group behind the purchase and refurbishment of the pier, said earlier this week that new ladders and railings had been installed on the stairs and pier walls. Timber runners, which will protect the ladders and slipway from being…
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Highlands Rewilding completes land sale to Tayvallich community
Tayvallich Initiative has completed the purchase of 19 hectares of land on Tayvallich Estate from owner Highlands Rewilding. This comes six months after Highlands Rewilding and Tayvallich Initiative developed and signed a first-of-a-kind land management Memorandum of Understanding and represents a unique approach to boosting community prosperity from natural capital. This Highlands Rewilding – Tayvallich…