Faslane shiplift in action for first time
Friday, May 9th, 2008
A goods vessel, the Danish registered MV Vega, has become the first to use the new shiplift at Faslane Naval Base. The ship was required to transfer heavy items, one weighing 35 tonnes, from the restricted inner area of HMs ...
Public internet access withdrawn from Argyll and Bute libraries
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Argyll and Bute Council has apologised for having to withdraw - temporarily - public internet access usually available through its libraries. It has been experiencing severe technical difficulties with the current Internet connection and has had no alternative but ...
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Community News
Islay’s Bruichladdich Distillery profits up 30%
May 9th, 2008
May 9th, 2008
The Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay has reported record profits of £830,000 for ...
New passenger ferry for Jura as car ferry from Port Askaig hit by ten year service reduction
May 9th, 2008
May 9th, 2008
We recently drew attention to the serious reduction of the car ferry ...
Other Community News
- Success for sixth Wild Isles Week on Mull and Iona
- Stalemate between fishermen and Oban Bay Marine over planned new pontoon
- Lochgilphead High’s Geography teacher leaps 10,000 ft for Glasgow charity
- Dunoon and Cowal Marine Gateway Project moves forwards
- Filming in Furnace
- Changes at Inveraray Community Council
- Long-term threat to Jura ferry service from predicted faults at new Port Askaig slip
- Lochgilphead’s Clock Tower offered for sale





