News
Water safety highlighted for Crinan Canal at Ardrishaig
‘Encouraging local people to be more aware of water safety… is critical to reducing accidental drownings and other incidents which occur in the water’
News
Council steps up after Jura pier pressure
‘Islanders have a right to expect a decent ferry service and it is extremely concerning that once again the service being provided is substandard’
News
Heritage apprenticeships create job opportunities
‘These placements will help young people to grow in confidence and to learn new skills’
News
Aim higher, council tells Gigha stargazers
‘The event in its current form cannot be classed as strategic as it will not have the capacity to attract people from outwith the area’
News
Food poverty escalating in Mid Argyll
‘Many can no longer afford to travel to the bigger towns where there is more choice of foodstuffs and cheaper prices’
Sport
Lochgilphead hosts exciting Dalriada Summer Series finale
The Dalriada Autumn Series will start on Saturday August 27 again in Lochgilphead with an exciting new format to be trialled.
Leisure
Heather’s Treks – The Tranquil Magic of Keills
The headland has fascinating geology where the rocks of the Loch na Cille boulder bed create magical silhouettes as the sun goes down
Leisure
A warm Argyll welcome sought for French dancers
‘Our French visitors are also very keen to sample as much of Scottish life as possible and would be happy to be hosted in homes instead of a hotel’
Leisure
Walking Dun na Cuaiche and the Aray, Inveraray
Across Loch Fyne the prominent knob on the skyline above Inveraray is Sidhean Sluaigh, the Fairy Knowe
Opinion
Science Matters – New forecasts for global population levels
This will cause a decline in people of working-age and an increase in the elderly, thereby having a major impact on global economies
Opinion
Time for change – cost of living and climate crisis
One of the most effective things that can be done to reduce energy bills at the same time as carbon emissions is to make homes more energy efficient
Opinion
Thought for the Week, June 24 2022
I would like to encourage you this week to make an impact in someone else’s life by either loving them, serving them or helping to meet their daily needs.
Opinion
Thought for the Week, June 17 2022
Worrying can sometimes be counter-productive. My son used to say to me: ‘Dad, you worry too much about things.’