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Seaplane success brings new wings and new routes

Sunday, 26th October, 2008 | Business, Community News, Tourism, Transport | None

Loch Lomond Seaplanes, now recognised as Scotland’d third most popular attraction for visitors, has had such sustained success it is looking at growth. It has two things in its sights - another plane and new routes.

The company already flies scheduled…

Saturday 25th: Ferry disruptions - updated regularly

Saturday, 25th October, 2008 | Community News, Transport | None

23.30: The weather conditions are easing. Only four routes are still disrupted.

Western Ferries - back in service

  • Western Ferries services to and from Cowal were suspended this morning. We were unable to make contact with Western Ferries by phone to check…

VisitScotland brings Indian travel agents to Oban

Saturday, 25th October, 2008 | Business, Community News, Tourism | None

VisitScotland has recently organised a trip to Oban for some of India’s top travel agents who advise clients on travel to Scotland. The national agency now hopes that Oban will be in the forefront of the memories of these influential…

Discover Islay’s Whisky and Food Festival off

Thursday, 23rd October, 2008 | Community News, Festivals | None

With thanks to the editor of the Islay Blog, we can confirm that Discover Islay has changed its plans and will not now be running the previously planned Whisky and Food Festival from 7th - 9th November.

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Going, going… almost gone in Colonsay

Thursday, 16th October, 2008 | Business, Community News, Hebridean islands, Property | Comments Off

In a complete break with tradition, a house in the idyllic island of Colonsay is to be offered for sale by public auction. The 4-bedroomed house was built in 2003 and is in an outstandingly beautiful location, barely 200 metres…

CalMac fares to rise for Summer 2009

Friday, 10th October, 2008 | Community News, Hebridean islands, Tourism, Transport | None

West coast ferry operator, Caledonia MacBrayne (CalMac) have announced a 3.8%  rise in ferry fares to take effect from the start of the 2009 Summer Timetable on 27th March. It will include the route from Dunoon in Argyll to Greenock…

French father and son rescued from dinghy off Skipness in Loch Fyne

Tuesday, 19th August, 2008 | News, Rescues, WatchMeGo | None

Skipness Castle by Patrick Mackie, Creative Commons Clyde Coastguard were called out this afternoon by the owner of holiday cottages at Skipness at the entrance to Loch Fyne in Argyll, opposite the Isle of Arran. Some people staying in the cottages had taken out a small rowing…

Ferry stoppages to hit Dunoon and Rothesay on Wednesday 20th August

Monday, 18th August, 2008 | News, Transport | One

Caledonian McBrayne confirmed today that a Scotland-wide 24 hour strike on Wednesday 20th August by members of Unite, Unison and the GMB will suspend the company’s ferry services between Wemyss Bay and Rothesay and between Gourock and Duoon. The strike…

Tobermory - Aros Park Bat Walk, 21st August

Monday, 18th August, 2008 | Events | None

[ August 21, 2008; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

August 21, 2008
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Bring a torch for the Bat Walk at Aros Park, Tobermory. No need to book. For more details contact Mull & Iona Ranger Service on 01680 300640 or email ian.dunlop@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Screen Machine tour shows a great starter film on Argyll

Saturday, 16th August, 2008 | Arts & Entertainment, Community News | None

The Screen Machine, whose excellent service bringing today’s films to all pasts of the Highlands and Island has just attracted additional funding for digital projection, is currently on tour in Argyll. The programme this time includes Kung Fu Panda and…