House plans for disused Minard church
The project will be carried out ‘in a manner which respects and reflects the age of the property and its location’
News
News
A dry-ish year, helped by July heat
Argyll experienced an extended period of hot weather in July 2021, with just 25 mm of precipitation recorded at Benmore during the month
News
Time for Change – local climate action
‘…we need more than international agreements and national targets to solve this crisis. Small-scale and local level action is also critical’
News
Lochgilphead’s garden of peace and remembrance
The new garden features a locally-crafted crane – the Japanese symbol of peace
News
Fishermen shocked and angered by surprise Clyde ban
‘The lack of communication, consideration and involvement is staggering and directed towards fishing communities who have done their utmost to support balanced conservation.’
Leisure
Young writers invited to explore Argyll’s folklore
Young writers are wanted to help tell the tales of Argyll’s myths and legends in a new writing competition
Sport
Battle of the ages for inaugural Docherty Cup
Experience versus youth in a Hogmanay battle for supremacy in Lochgilphead
Sport
Mid Argyll crews roar to rally success
The end of a successful Scottish Tarmac Rally Championships season sees top placings for local drivers and co-drivers
Sport
A sporting look back at 2021 – July to December
Just some of the sporting stories featured in the Argyllshire Advertiser in the second half of 2021
Sport
A sporting look back at 2021 – January to June
Just dome of the sposrting stories featured in the Argyllshire Advertiser in the first four months of 2021
Sport
Argyll and Bute Olympic sailors announce retirement
Argyll and Bute duo step down from Olympic Games selection process
Sport
Lochgilphead gymnast Louise wins tumbling gold
‘It was really hard in lockdown when I couldn’t go to gymnastics, but all my hard work at home has paid off’
Leisure
The Grinch that won an angling prize
There were some inspirational festive outfits on show for this hotly-contested event which attracts a prize for the best dressed angler
Sport
Star narrowly beaten by Busby
A first league defeat of the season for Red Star, losing out at home to a well-organised Busby outfit
Sport
Argyll rugby star Magnus celebrates his century
The 26-year-old made his landmark appearance seven years on from making his professional debut at the age of 19
Leisure
A very Argyll tale of wartime service
‘He is always cheerful, and his admiration for Louise and what she is doing is really quite touching’
Leisure
Egret at home on the Loch Fyne Riviera
Climate change is driving natives of the Mediterranean such as the Little egret further north each year – now they’ve reached Inveraray
Leisure
The eventful life of John Reid remembered
Many readers will remember John Reid, who was principal teacher of art in Tarbert Academy and lived locally until his death in 2000
Leisure
Through the reader’s lens – a look back at 2021
Just some of the readers’ photographs featured in the pages of the Argyllshire Advertiser during 2021
Leisure
Heather’s Treks: Winter sunsets on the Otter Ferry trail
‘I recommend undertaking this path clockwise if you wish to catch the sunset, just give yourself plenty of time so you can enjoy West Otter Ferry too’
Leisure
When Santa met Huggy – send us your caption
What should the caption be as Santa sits with his reindeer? Send us yours.
Leisure
Santa’s Round Table tour spreads cheer
Santa’s magical bubble bus spreads good cheer around the region
Columnists
Science Matters: the octopus – stranger than fiction
Octopuses belong to the cephalopod class of the mollusc family, and as such they have a remarkable and unique body plan
Opinion
Thought for the Week, January 14 2022
Is it possible to have certainty is these uncertain times?