Back on 12th March, the Duke of Argyll abseiled down the tower Continue reading
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Outdoor swim excursion to Westport beach
The Mid Argyll Cycle ad Tri Club’s first outdoor swim Continue reading
Duke of Argyll abseils Inveraray Castle for Stramash
In a move that may well stir the competitive urge in Britain’s younger Dukes, the 13th Duke of Argyll could not have demonstrated more powerfully how far, as Patron, he is on message with Argyll’s newest social enterprise – Stramash.
At yesterday’s launch of Stramash, handed over into independence by Council Leader Dick Walsh from its parent body, Argyll and Bute Council, its Patron literally descended from the heights of his ancestral seat, a living statement of Stramash’s motto, ‘inspiration through adventure’. Continue reading
River Etive to the Corryvreckan: fancy some open water swimming?
A group of members of Mid Argyll Tri & Cycle Club co-ordinate regular open water swimming sessions Continue reading
Castle Toward: public meeting 30th January
The recent meeting of South Cowal Community Council discussed Continue reading
Mike Mackenzie on Young People and Argyll
Part of me objects to the title of this essay. Young people are not Continue reading
Play and Stay – traditional and folk music feis weekend at Lochgoilhead
For anyone aged 12 upwards and interested in traditional and folk music there is a new residential teenage fèis (workshop) at the Lochgoilhead Centre from 27th-29th March. This is a weekend of music and fun, combined with outdoor activities.
The music side is at Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop. The outdoor activities are at the Lochgoilhead Centre – the former Scout Centre. The fun is everywhere. Continue reading