Comment posted Minister at Machrihanish to mark community buyout of former RAF airbase by newsroom.
The Kintyre Offshore Wind Action Group did a superb job in demolishing a proposal for south west Kintyre that was fully astray. Their research, their sheer persistence in refusing to be rolled over and the volume of local support they had were unstoppable. some of the turbines proposed were practically on the beach at Machrihanish.
Recent comments by newsroom
- Minutes of today’s meeting of ‘Concerned Councillors’ Group
We have heard from two highly credible sources this morning that Councillors Gordon Blair and Robert E MacIntyre [Bute] have now resigned from the SNP – but we cannot ourselves understand quite why these two councillors would have done so.
Both are in the ‘Russell camp’.
It is inconceivable that they would have fallen out with their principal.
So, if this information is correct, what’s the move about – because it will be one? - Minutes of today’s meeting of ‘Concerned Councillors’ Group
The information is not unconfirmed. It is utterly authentic.
The venue was in Lochgilphead and yes, we admit to being more concerned with the content that the venue.
This does not mean that you are wrong – and there is indeed an additional interest in the session being held outside Kilmory. - Minutes of today’s meeting of ‘Concerned Councillors’ Group
Duplicate salaries would not be possible within the rules.
This would be a matter of sharing the leader’s salary three ways for the duration of the triumvirate. - NOW – 21.00: BBC 2′s ‘Town’ with Nicholas Crane visits Oban
Wasn’t it fantastic – history – and with Catherine Gillies at Dunollie as mercifuly crisp as a brandy snap; the entrepreneurial spirit; the landscape; the seascapes; the island connections; the uniquely beautiful waterfront location that actually addresses its waterfront; the thrilling, mad and testosterone-packed outdoor activities born from the natural resources of a place like this; the masculine industry at Glensanda; the great food; the great music….
Now it all has to be made to be true all of the time.
There was that honest and fundamentally worrying glance at the shops for sale and to let, the shabby properties… and we all know there could have been more of this.
But this programme reminded us all of the core value to Argyll of the unique asset of Oban.
The warmth of the programme should not make us complacent that all is well with Oban – but absolutely determined to get it up to speed and keep it developing. - Minutes of today’s meeting of ‘Concerned Councillors’ Group
The SNP group are clearly unable to progress what they had already agreed at the earlier meeting on 16th May. All of them seem to be totally unable to agree to anything. “Impotent’ gets nowhere near the reality.
The paralysis bears witness to the situation we have already published – that the SNP party now requires its councillors to submit their intentions in advance for signing off [or not] by either the local MSP or an NEC member – and the SNP Constituency Association Convener.
The minutes also bear witness to what we said this morning – that they were squabbling amongst themselves and getting nowhere.
What no one could have imagined – nor would we have dared to publish it – was that we would be getting a New Way hydra as leader.
A triple headed short term leadership with three very different heads – Duncan MacIntyre, Michael Breslin and Vivien Dance.
Did someone say something the other day about popcorn and a seat in the front row?
The difference between the clued up and the clueless revealed in these minutes could not be sharper – and the frustration of the clued up is manifest.
It’s dreadfully funny – but you have to feel real sympathy for Councillor Walsh. Follow him through the minutes and you get the picture.
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Well done MACC – it’s good to see rural communities like South Kintyre and Ulva Ferry school/community group actually doing something constructive.
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Yes – definitely, well done to all.
The article in Scotland on Sunday “Revealed: Our rural towns on the brink” made very worrying reading. Let’s hope the Campbeltown community really make a go of this buy out and realise the potential that is within its population. Despite the Miniter’s congratulations, the Scottish Government certainly won’t.
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Lowry. Machrihanish – good place for a big wind farm??
Whatdja think?
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Well, there are two or three down there already, fairly well hidden. Another one was refused on appeal last year. The major offshore proposal seems to have bitten the dust, for now, but who knows what else is planned?! In my view, it would be a real shame to see such a beautiful area covered in the things, especially as there would be no increase in job opportunities to compensate.
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The Kintyre Offshore Wind Action Group did a superb job in demolishing a proposal for south west Kintyre that was fully astray. Their research, their sheer persistence in refusing to be rolled over and the volume of local support they had were unstoppable. some of the turbines proposed were practically on the beach at Machrihanish.
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Alas the on land area just above Machrihanish village is being tested for a future windfarm at this time . I sincerely hope there is enough opposition in the community to sucessfully oppose such a monstrousity
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Mm. Well I kinda like windfarms; much prefer them to coal/oil fired power stations or nuclear reactors.
Mind you I do like hydro and wave power as well.
C’mon the power has got to come from somewhere… even Alex Salmond’s surfeit of hot air couldnae heat Campbeltown…could it???
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Way to go Newsie, riding to the rescue and keeping the price down to a measely pound instead of mega bucks. Now off you go to Syria, twist Assad’s arm behind his back and tell him to stop killing his citizens. But seriously, a good news story and credit to MACC
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we voted many people hoping to start up new job ventures, but alas it seems all the useable building have been takenwith out the majarity getting a chance to bid a fair price on them. all done behind closed doors.
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Sounds like there is a need for more buildings then; the airfield has plenty of space and steel portal buildings are cheap, so there’s no excuse for not creating some mini- and micro-industrial units to stimulate local business.
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