The Argyll First group of councillors has got its campaign to petition Continue reading
Category Archives: Clans & Connections
A piece of Scotland in your pocket with an app that can map today’s Scottish diaspora
As a treat for St Andrews Day, aimed at the way we access information today, Continue reading
Islay to feature on BBC One Country Tracks tomorrow
The glorious Isle of Islay is the focus of BBC One’s Country Tracks Continue reading
Duke of Argyll cooks up a winner for Canadian and German Great Scottish Adventurers
You’re sitting in the lovely Inveraray Castle, in the most visually compelling village in Scotland, tucked into the Loch Shira bulge on the west shores of the longest sea loch in the UK – Loch Fyne.
You’re in the private quarters of the castle with its owners, the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, he the 13th Duke in the line of Chiefs of Clan Campbell.
And the Duke has himself just cooked you a dinner with a starter of Loch Fyne smoked salmon, followed by Argyll beef and with chocolate mousse and scottish berries for pudding. Continue reading
Worrying vandalism at Dunollie Castle now sees theft of spectacular MacDougall flag
There have recently been a series of incidents of vandalism and littering at the historic Dunollie Castle Continue reading
Argyll Ferries ramps up one-day passenger shuttle for peak 2011 Cowal Gathering
Argyll Ferries is the new fully-owned subsidiary
CalMac ‘Last of the Summer’ promotional prize draw
In an initiative to boost the shoulder extension of the holiday season, CalMac Continue reading
Surprise Yourself: VisitScotland gets it SO right. Now look at Argyll – Scotland’s Playground
The latest VisitScotland commercial – Surprise Yourself – Continue reading
Justice Department to consider case for clearing name of James of the Glen
Argyll’s infamous 1752 murder case – known as the Appin Murder Continue reading
House of Lochar to publish facsimile of The Book of Islay
The publishing house on the Isle of Colonsay, House of Lochar, Continue reading