Category: News
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Poppy Scotland fundraiser success
Poppy Scotland’s door to door collections in the Blackwaterfoot, Shiskine and Machrie area raised £952,65.
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Council considers changes to council tax on second homes
Parliament has approved legislation which will allow councils in Scotland to charge double the standard rate of council tax on second homes.
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Residents enjoy festive musical treats
Residents of the retirement housing on Arran were treated to musical performances over the festive season.
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Demolition of chandlery at Old Pier refused
Two planning applications to demolish the Johnston’s Marine Stores shop and workshop at the Old Pier, Lamlash and redevelop the land have been refused.
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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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Tarbert sees Santa tour the village
Rain didn’t deter the Tarbert Community Fire Station which, together with members of the Tarbert Coastguard Rescue Team accompanied Santa on his trip to Tarbert on Friday night. The ensemble toured the village and, despite the terrible weather, Santa met lots of girls and boys who are looking forward to Christmas Day and who put…
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Family events to encourage registration
To help Argyll families get ready for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) registration week, January 24-28 2024, MAKI Pups Outdoor Nursery in Lochgilphead has been hosting regular family events, which are regularly booked out. The nursery has also compiled a handy guide to help parents as they decide which nursery to register with for their…
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Minister pressed on Barra school
The Western Isles Council and MSP met the education secretary to discuss a long-term solution to “significant problems” with the fabric of Castlebay School
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Islay ferry man clocks off after 48 years
Dugie MacTaggart, CalMac’s longest standing member of staff, retires
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Heavy rain and high tides cause flooding chaos in Tarbert
Tarbert Co-op and the village’s Islay Frigate Hotel were forced to close on Wednesday as fast-flowing water streamed into buildings.