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And the Waveley hit TWO piers down south

Sunday, 21st September, 2008 | Community News, Tourism, Transport | None

We’ve already reported on new Scottish Lib Dem Leader, Tavish Scott’s disappointment at having his photo opportunity in Bournemouth with Argyll favourite, the paddlesteamer Waverley, ruined. The ship’s no-show was due to being delayed after ‘failing to dock’ earlier at…

This weekend’s places to be

Friday, 19th September, 2008 | Arts & Entertainment, Community News, Environment, Festivals, Tourism, Wildlife & Biodiversity | None

This weekend there’s a really varied choice of places to be and things to do:

There’s also the running exhibition…

Portavadie Marina development

Thursday, 18th September, 2008 | Business, Community News, Property, Tourism | None

Energetic commercial and service developments at the 230 berth Portavadie Marina include building nineteen holiday apartments and a restaurant and bar at its Loch Fyne-side wharf with its spectacular views to Tarbert. The annual Bell Lawrie Yacht Series in Tarbert…

Tarbert Music Festival 2008

Sunday, 7th September, 2008 | Arts & Entertainment, Events, Festivals | None

[ September 19, 2008 to September 21, 2008. ]

September 19, 2008 to September 21, 2008

The 2008 Tarbert Music Festival from 19th - 21st September includes concerts, a ceilidh and performances from local shoolchildren.

Concern amongst islands excluded from RET scheme finds voice

Friday, 25th July, 2008 | News, Transport | None

Argyll’s islands of Mull, Islay, Jura and Colonsay - with strong support from the Isle of Bute and the Cowal peninsula - have decided to launch an ipetition on the Scottish Government’s website, calling for a 40% reduction in ferry…

Taste Argyll at Tarbert Seafood Festival

Tuesday, 10th June, 2008 | Business, Events, Festivals | None

[ July 5, 2008; ]

July 5, 2008

Tarbert’s Seafood Festival will be held on 5th July around this picturesque Argyll harbour village.

Great action shots from Friday’s racing in Argyll’s Bell Lawrie Series at Tarbert

Saturday, 24th May, 2008 | News, Sport | None

Steve Arkley’s great shots capture just about every situation yachtsmen would rather avoid. Go see. All the shots are of from Friday’s (Day 1) racing off Tarbert on Loch Fyne in Argyll - where competitors met unexpected conditions - including…

Bell Lawrie Scottish (Yachting) Series 2008 - Tarbert

Friday, 16th May, 2008 | Events, Sport | None

[ May 23, 2008 to May 26, 2008. ]

May 23, 2008 to May 26, 2008

2008 Bell Lawrie Scottish Series, second only to Cowes as the largest sailing event in the UK, hosted by Tarbert on Loch Fyne. See News item posted on 16th May.

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Tarbert prepares for 200 yachts competing in the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series

Friday, 16th May, 2008 | News, Sport | None

From Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May the small harbour village of Tarbert on Loch Fyne will host around 200 yachts during the annual Bell Lawrie Scottish Series. Feeder races will see yachts from Bangor in Northern Ireland come in…

Kintyre District Drama Festival 22nd & 23rd February

Thursday, 21st February, 2008 | Community News | None

Carradale, Lochgilphead M, Accent and Lochgilphead G will present plays at the Kintyre District SCDA Drama Festival on Friday night. Saturday will see three more productions from Tarbert Academy, Peninver and Lochgilphead J. THe venue is Campbeltown Grammar School and…