FAMILIES across Mid Argyll came out in force to support the annual Red Cross Coffee morning on Saturday, May 12 2012.

One of three events held in Lochgilphead to mark Red Cross Week, the coffee morning raised £470 for the international charity.

See the Argyllshire Advertiser, May 18 2012 for more from the weekend’s events . . . → Read More: Mid Argyll digs deep to support Red Cross]]> FAMILIES across Mid Argyll came out in force to support the annual Red Cross Coffee morning on Saturday, May 12 2012.

One of three events held in Lochgilphead to mark Red Cross Week, the coffee morning raised £470 for the international charity.

See the Argyllshire Advertiser, May 18 2012 for more from the weekend’s events around Mid Argyll.

Also on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

A NEW boating festival, Tarbert Traditional Boat Festival, has been planned for the Loch Fyne village this summer.

The sixth festival scheduled for the summer, it will be another welcome boost to the village economy and tourist trade.

For all the details see this week’s Argyllshire Advertiser, May 18 2012 or on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

Carnasserie Castle

MORE historic landmarks in Mid Argyll could be listed as a scheduled monument as Scotland’s leading authority on archaeology visits the area.

Historic Scotland will be in Kilmartin this week to visit two prehistoric rock-art sites that may be added to the country’s list of scheduled monuments for the first time. Pics . . . → Read More: Historic Scotland homes in on Kilmartin]]>

Carnasserie Castle

MORE historic landmarks in Mid Argyll could be listed as a scheduled monument as Scotland’s leading authority on archaeology visits the area.

Historic Scotland will be in Kilmartin this week to visit two prehistoric rock-art sites that may be added to the country’s list of scheduled monuments for the first time.
Pics attached.
1 – Carnasserie Castle in Kilmartin is a scheduled monument
2 -Kilmartin Glen could become home to more scheduled monuments as Historic Scotland assesses sites in the area next week.

See the Argyllshire Advertiser, May 18 2012 or at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital from the same date.

Kilmartin Glen

PEOPLE living near Inveraray Castle can enjoy a free day out at the popular visitor attraction.

The castle, which attracts thousands of visitors to Mid Argyll every year, will be open to people living in Strachur, Minard and Dalmally free of charge next Sunday, May 13.

Launching the 2012 locals day, Inveraray Estate is inviting . . . → Read More: Inveraray Castle open free to locals for one day]]> PEOPLE living near Inveraray Castle can enjoy a free day out at the popular visitor attraction.

The castle, which attracts thousands of visitors to Mid Argyll every year, will be open to people living in Strachur, Minard and Dalmally free of charge next Sunday, May 13.

Launching the 2012 locals day, Inveraray Estate is inviting families living in postcode areas PA27, PA32, PA33 and PA35, free access to the castle and its renowned gardens.

The event runs from 10am to 5pm and visitors to the tearoom can also view artwork by Inveraray Primary School pupils, who have been painting bluebells to mark the Royal Burgh’s 2012 Bluebell Festival.

For more news from Inverary see the latest Argyllshire Advertiser also on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

In the Argyll and Bute Council elections 2012 the following people were voted in to serve the Mid Argyll ward: Donnie MacMillan, Independent; Douglas Philand, Independent; Sandy Taylor,SNP.

For more on the election see the Argyllshire Advertiser, May 11 2012 or on line from the same date at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

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Or see all the results in next week’s Argyllshire Advertiser, May 11 2012, also available online at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital from the same date.

TWO women are having to limbo under a fallen tree to get into their Cairnbaan home as a legal dispute over who owns the tree continues.

The tree, situated amongst houses in the Letter Daill area of Cairnbaan, was blown over in the January storm, landing inches from the window of a home that fortunately . . . → Read More: A tree too far for Cairnbaan householders]]> TWO women are having to limbo under a fallen tree to get into their Cairnbaan home as a legal dispute over who owns the tree continues.

The tree, situated amongst houses in the Letter Daill area of Cairnbaan, was blown over in the January storm, landing inches from the window of a home that fortunately lies empty.

The tree has however blocked the path to a neighbouring house, occupied by Janet Quarton and Jacqueline Comben.

To read their story, see the Argyllshire Advertiser, May 4 2012 or on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digtital

Get set for the Highlands’ premier music festival – RockNess.

This year’s dazzling line up of incredible acts includes headliners Biffy Clyro, Mumford and Sons (pictured), Deadmau5, Justice, Ed Sheeran and Friendly Fires, plus The View, Metronomy, Chic feat Nile Rodgers, Wretch 32, The Drums and Kassidy. The new Arcadia UFO stage is set to . . . → Read More: Win tickets to RockNess!]]> Get set for the Highlands’ premier music festival – RockNess.

This year’s dazzling line up of incredible acts includes headliners Biffy Clyro, Mumford and Sons (pictured), Deadmau5, Justice, Ed Sheeran and Friendly Fires, plus The View, Metronomy, Chic feat Nile Rodgers, Wretch 32, The Drums and Kassidy. The new Arcadia UFO stage is set to land with electronic dance parties from Soma Records, Sub Club Sound System and Mylo.  A host of first class comedy acts have also been announced to appear, headlined by international superstar Tim Minchin. Visit www.rockness.co.uk

To celebrate the start of the festival season, Argyllshire Advertiser is giving two lucky readers the chance to win a pair of weekend tickets with camping. Each ticket is worth £159.

To enter, simply collect two tokens printed in the Argyllshire Advertiser May 4 and May 11, 2012.  Full details on how to send in your tokens will be printed in the paper May 11. To buy a digital copy of the Argyllshire Advertiser, visit www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital.

Terms and conditions: The prize is as stated.  No cash alternative. The Editor’s decision is final. Photocopied entries will not be accepted. One entry per purchased copy. The winner may be asked to take part in publicity and may appear in a Wyvex Media publication and website. This competition is not open to Wyvex Media and associated company employees and their families.  This competition is open to readers of other Wyvex Media publications. The closing date for this competition will be May 21, 2012.

WORK to restore Lochgilphead Parish Church Hall should begin at the end of June, the church has confirmed.

Reverend Hilda Smith from the Argyll Street church said the tendering process for the extensive works had started.

She said tenders for the work should be received by the end of May and added it was hoped . . . → Read More: Lochgilphead Parish Church Hall getting fit for the future]]> WORK to restore Lochgilphead Parish Church Hall should begin at the end of June, the church has confirmed.

Reverend Hilda Smith from the Argyll Street church said the tendering process for the extensive works had started.

She said tenders for the work should be received by the end of May and added it was hoped work could commence on site by the end of June.

The church hall renovation is phase one of a wider project that will see the church refurbished, with its roof repaired and an extension built at the back.

For the full story see the Argyllshire Advertiser, May 4 2012 or on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital

SOME of Argyll’s most loved performers will be playing a special concert on Friday, May 4 2012.

Marking the end of the 2011/12 season for the Mid Argyll Arts Association, the concert will feature some of the most memorable performers from this year’s music festival.

For more details see the Argyllshire Advertiser, May 4 2012 . . . → Read More: Musical evening celebrates Mid Argyll Arts season]]> SOME of Argyll’s most loved performers will be playing a special concert on Friday, May 4 2012.

Marking the end of the 2011/12 season for the Mid Argyll Arts Association, the concert will feature some of the most memorable performers from this year’s music festival.

For more details see the Argyllshire Advertiser, May 4 2012 or on line at www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/digital