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Allt Dearg wind farm gets green light


SUPPORTERS of Allt Dearg Community Wind Farm breathed a sigh of relief last Thursday as councillors gave the development the green light. Argyll and Bute Council’s Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee accepted Allt Dearg Wind Farmers’ application for the 12-turbine development at South Knapdale.


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Two more beavers released


TWO more beavers were released into Knapdale this week. On Wednesday June 23, one male and a female, aged two and two and a half years, were set free into the trial site. The animals have come from Norway.


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Double beaver death blow


THE SCOTTISH Beaver Trial at Knapdale has been dealt a severe blow following the deaths of two of its male beavers.


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Small but Crafty at Achahoish


Small but Crafty at Achahoish

ACHAHOISH Primary School was full to bursting last Saturday morning as pupils hosted a craft fayre. The youngsters have spent the last few months making clay frogs, jewellery, silk paintings and other items.


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Vintage cars at Ormsary


BOTH YOUNG and old alike enjoyed the vintage cars that were on display at Ormsary Estate this weekend. Lord and Lady Lithgow, who own the estate, opened its gates on Sunday afternoon, allowing visitors to room the beautiful gardens and examine the vintage cars.


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Fourth beaver family released


KNAPDALE became home to a fourth family of beavers this week as the Scottish Beaver Trial released an additional breeding pair. One male and one female were released into their new home on Tuesday night.


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Fourth beaver family to be released


A FOURTH family of beavers is to be released into Knapdale in the next few weeks.


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Tom Conti records in Kilberry


Tom Conti records in Kilberry

Kilberry-based music producers Wild Biscuit have played host to multi-award-winning actor Tom Conti.


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