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Monthly Archives: August 2010

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Rummy story – Islay does Gin

Posted on August 6, 2010 by newsroom

And it’s the ever-inventive Bruichladdich Distillery, of course. Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Community News, Islay, Whisky | Tagged 46%, Argyll, botanicals, Bruichladdich, first, gin, islay, Single malt whisky, still, ugly betty | 1 Comment

Drop-in help sessions for Argyll on digital tv switchover

Posted on August 6, 2010 by newsroom

From 13th October 2010, areas in Argyll will progressively Continue reading →

Posted in Community News, Television | Tagged Argyll, digital switchover, drop in sessions, television | 1 Comment

Mystery of Ardrishaig murder shrine location solved

Posted on August 6, 2010 by newsroom

We recently published the story of the murder in Ardrishaig in 1908 Continue reading →

Posted in Community News, History, Mid Argyll, Photography | Tagged 1908 murder, Ardrishaig, Ardrishaig Tennis Club, Argyll, Coucillor Dougie Philand, Dr Morrison, maintained, painted, shrine, white cross | Leave a comment

Support for Argyll First’s stance against Council Executive Committee

Posted on August 6, 2010 by newsroom

Community Councils discussing the communication on the birth of the new cross-party Continue reading →

Posted in Community Councils, Community News, Local Government | Tagged Argyll, Argyll & Bute Council, Argyll First, Community Councils, decisions, disenfranchised, Executive committee, support, topography, uninformed | Leave a comment

Argyll and Bute Planning Applications to week ending 6th August 2010

Posted on August 6, 2010 by newsroom

Planning Applications to Argyll and Bute Council to week ending 6th August 2010 Continue reading →

Posted in Community News, Local Government | Tagged 6 august 2010, Argyll, Argyll & Bute Council, planning applications | Leave a comment

Oban Concern for Palestine hosts talk by one of the peace activists on the May 2010 Gaza Flotilla

Posted on August 6, 2010 by newsroom

In late July, Oban Concern for Palestine saw an audience of 45 people Continue reading →

Posted in Community News, Politics | Tagged 9 dead, Argyll, blockade, Gaza peace flotilla, humanitarian aid, international waters, Israeli military, Mavi Marmara, Oban Concern for Palestine, UN inquiry | Leave a comment

Turkeys reluctant to vote for Christmas – Councillors fail even to discuss restructuring own payments

Posted on August 6, 2010 by newsroom

Helensburgh Councillor James Robb is disgusted with Continue reading →

Posted in Community News, Local Government | Tagged agenda, Argyll, Argyll & Bute Council, councillors, Helensburgh, payments, restructuring, Rob James, whips | Leave a comment

Roadworks to close A83

Posted on August 5, 2010 by newsroom

Scotland Transerv has announced two forthcoming  Continue reading →

Posted in Community News, Tourism activities | Tagged Argyll, closures, convoy, daytime hours, night time, roadworks, Transerv | 1 Comment

0776 845 0000 Jura Passenger Ferry: a promising infant in need of a buoyancy aid

Posted on August 5, 2010 by newsroom

Jura Passenger Ferry

The multiple award-winning Jura passenger ferry service is a full-on triumph for Argyll and Bute Council -  Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Events, Jura, Local Government, News, Regeneration, Sporting Activities, Tourism activities | 24 Comments

Live World War II mine in controlled explosion on Islay

Posted on August 3, 2010 by newsroom

A British Mk17 mine left over from World War II came ashore Continue reading →

Posted in Community News, defence, Islay | Tagged Argyll, beach, British Navy, controlled explosion, faslane, islay, John Keegan, Royal Canadian Navy, unexploded mine, World War II | Leave a comment

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