Auchindrain and the value of a Conservation Surveyor

Most people may not have heard of a Conservation Surveyor – because Continue reading

Russian Arctic Convoy Museum: a new generation checks in

Tribute at Russian Arctic Convoy Memorial :Loch EweFor these two youngsters (pictured) it was a moment of reflection. Continue reading

Reviewing the Scottish Ferries Review

Sia (ex MV Claymore) in Amsterdam by AlfvanBeem, Creative Commons

The consultation period for the recently published draft plan for Scottish ferry services ends on 30th March 2012. Continue reading

Pine Falls-Lismore-Cowal connection: Nancy Kovachik on Lismore

Pasture ceilidh Lismore 2

Nancy Kovachik is a high school art teacher who works at a kindergarten to grade 12 school in Pine Falls – Powerview, Manitoba, Continue reading

Auchindrain or Och, it’s drains?

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Auchindrain, Scotland’s last preserved Highland farm township, is in the middle of Continue reading

Cowal’s Walking Theatre Company attracts Canadian connection for a new play

The link with Argyll itself to this exciting development is a coincidental one through the Isle of Lismore. Continue reading

Craobh Haven to Cape Evans: mission to restore Captain Scott’s Antarctic hut

Kuno Lechner GNU Free Documentation

This Argyll connection could not be closer, on two counts: DNA and current activity. Continue reading

Edinburgh piggy-backing off Orkney and Shetland?

Has anyone else noticed the capital city’s recent borrowings from the cultures Continue reading