

Two ferries to serve key Islay sailings again
The main ferry service to Islay from the mainland is expected to return to a two-vessel service on Thursday.


Tayvallich to welcome unique fishing documentary
‘It’ll Never Work’ tells the story of the build and challenges of the first and only fishing boat on the UK fishing register to convert to all electric.

End of season fun at Ardrishaig Bowling Club
The Presidents versus Vice Presidents game was followed by a prize-giving in the clubhouse.
Tarbert golfers to receive prizes
Tarbert Golf Club hosts its annual prize giving in the clubhouse tomorrow at 2pm
School swimmers make a splash in Campbeltown
Aqualibrium Leisure Centre was awash with activity last week, when 125 swimmers from primary and secondary schools across Argyll and Bute descended for the Scottish Schools Swimming Championships area trials
Honorary degree for the ‘voice of shinty’
Hugh Dan MacLennan is widely viewed as BBC Scotland’s ‘Voice of Shinty’ and he will be presented with a DUniv from the University of Aberdeen on Wednesday.
Taynish Run raises £2,800 for cancer charity
The Taynish Run saw around £2800 raised for charity as competitors tackled three races at Tayvallich in beautiful conditions last weekend.

Gardening: Have a green Christmas
Your garden gives up some beautiful gifts of its own at this time of year – allowing you to bring the outside into the home with foliage and ‘green’ decorations
Heather’s Treks: Cruach Breacain and The Still Loch via Robber’s Den
Heather Thomas-Smith runs Heathery Heights, an outdoor adventure and discovery company based in Lochgilphead, offering guided walking adventures, outdoor activities, training, and experiences.

Thought for the Week, December 1 2023
Advent is a season of hopeful, expectant anticipation – waiting.
Thought for the Week, November 24 2023
It is not the ‘commandments’ of religion that have been the cause of atrocities and violence in recent weeks, but their transgression in pursuit of power, land, provocation, revenge, hatred and, to put it bluntly: all that is evil.
Councillor’s Column – November 17 2023
The people in Ardfern have really stepped up to the mark caring for those who have found this a particularly difficult time.
Thought for the Week, November 17 2023
Walking has been proven to be good for our health and more especially in recent days our mental health.