Maid of the Loch beer to put steam into Maid of the Loch’s return to the water

Loch Lomond Brewery has steamed to the aid of the Paddle Steamer, Maid of the Loch, Continue reading

McMillan expresses concerns on Coastguard issue

Inverclyde’s SNP MSP, Stuart McMillan, has today (31st May) commented on reports Continue reading

Uists get involved in the issue of the Campbeltown to Ardrossan ferry

An unlikely participant has emerged in the imbroglio around Argyll and Bute MSP, Michael Russell’s unfortunate Continue reading

Patron of Northern Lighthouse Board incredulous at Tiree Array proposal

[Update note below 14 May] The patron of the Northern Lighthouse Board has made clear Continue reading

Loch Ewe to host Britain’s ultimate honour to veterans of the Arctic Convoys

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On 9th May, a long wrong will  be righted. In December 2012, following a high profile campaign lasting over 16 years, the Prime Minister announced the creation of a specific Arctic Star medal. Continue reading

Ewan Kennedy: the line in the sound

Fish farm gear at  Pol na Gille

Last weekend, 4th, 5th and 6th May, over two dozen boats took part in the 11th annual invitation-only muster Continue reading

Jock Dempster: hell and healing – two voyages to Murmansk

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Arctic Convoy veteran, Jock Dempster, died yesterday morning – 5th May 2013, after having seen the award Continue reading

saveseilsound submits complaint to EC on disposal of dead salmon

The saveseilsound campaign which leads the way in identifying the failures in the regulatory regime Continue reading