Ardnamurchan Peninsula: Sanna Bay

Cash-strapped council cuts public meetings

POLITICAL opponents have slammed one of the first acts

A right royal occasion

Lochgilphead welcomed a royal visitor this week. It

Arran ferry needs a name

THE PUBLIC has less than a week to vote for the name

Ardrishaig pier closed after weekend collapse

ARDRISHAIG Pier has been closed after stonework collapsed

Police files

A MAN and woman were found in possession of cannabis

Argyll First and SNP left out in cold

COUNCILLOR Dougie Philand has asked the Advertiser

Sheila given ‘very special’ BEM honour

FORMER music teacher Sheila McCallum, has been honoured

Tayinloan wind farm application

RENEWABLE company RES has submitted a planning application

Top marks for council training

STAFF training at Kilmory council headquarters has

Fundraiser in Lochgair

LOCHGAIR Garden Group is to hold its annual plant sale

Firm hails its boost to the local economy

HOTELIERS, hauliers, fencers and foresters have benefited

Villagers test new internet technology

HOUSEHOLDS in Clachan and Whitehouse have been selected

Inveraray defend British pipe band crown as Mid Argyll reach the final

Inveraray defend British pipe band crown as Mid Argyll

Exotic species at home on the shores of Argyll

THE SHORES of Argyll proved to be a big attraction

Art in the wild of Taynish

ARTISTS with an eye for nature have collaborated once

Spring into summer in the great outdoors

Azaleas and Rhododendrons at their peak are just two

Lochgilphead and Kintyre have the great outdoors sorted

The mighty midge meets its match at Lochgilphead’s

Grateful Jay smiles through Inveraray Jail Break re-run

ARGYLL Estate was redolent with the sounds, smells

Top NHS Highland nurse hangs up her hat

SENIOR NHS Highland nurse Pat Tyrrell is calling it

Son of the soil with a poet’s soul

A POET-in-residence is the latest addition to next

Trio of West Coast estates vie for moorland prize

The coveted prize recognises progressive, practical

Lots of laughs on way to charity milestone

A MID Argyll branch of Macmillan Cancer Support has

Tarbert shoot hits charity target

MARKSMEN hit the spot as the proceeds of a charity

Co-op members help Guides go camping

LOCHGILPHEAD Guides were delighted to receive cash

Mid Argyll action man goes the extra mile

Lochgilphead’s Jimmy gets on his bike for charity

MS centre rocks

YOU MIGHT have noticed a number of brightly coloured

Tarbert crowns festival queen

The Tarbert Seafood Festival queen and princesses were

No crown, but plenty excitement over Lochgilphead’s royal visitor

No crown, but plenty excitement over Lochgilphead’s

Patron urges council to support Citi zens Advice

SPEAKING as patron of Citizens Advice Scotland, Her

Portavadie rolls out the red carpet for Princess

HRH Princess Anne visited the marina and the new spa

Nominate your favourite Armed Forces Day window display

THIS year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations in Lochgilphead

Music of Argyll fills Glasgow venue

MUSIC lovers enjoyed a treat earlier this week, with

Merry musicians hit right note at Mid Argyll therapy centre

Merry musicians hit right note at Mid Argyll therapy

Mystery star leads to trans-Atlantic puzzle

A SURPRISE donation left Inveraray British Legion members

Editorial

NOT SO long ago you could go along to a local venue

Remain alert

My thoughts and those of everyone at Police Scotland

Prayer for Manchester

I would like to offer my condolences following Monday’s

Wildlife crime evidence

Following a number of wildlife crime cases that have

Practical cancer support

I know only too well that getting off the treatment

Put name forward

Following the letter sent in to your paper last week

Punishment and prevention

We are disappointed that the Scottish Parliament’s

Youth mental health

As a former paediatrician, I find it disturbing that

Press policy

At The Argyllshire Advertiser, we endeavour to ensure

Life’s a Beach The perfect staycation.

Scotland boasts some of the most spectacular beaches

Skye: Talisker Beach, Carbost

Close By: Talisker Distillery & Visitor Centre

Harris: Luskentyre Beach

Close By: The main ferry port of Tarbert (10 miles

Barra: Traigh Mhor Beach

Close By: There is a café in the airport terminal,

North Uist: West Beach, Berneray

Close By: A shop, tea room, post office, church, community

Camusdarah Beach, near Morar

Close By: The charming port of Mallaig is a thriving

Isle of Tiree: Balinoe Beach

Close By: There is a post office at Balinoe, and the

Islay: The Big Strand

Close By: Laggan Bay, Islay Airport, Machrie Golf Course

Mull: Calgary Bay Beach

Shops, café, gallery, B&B’s, self-catering accommodation.

Mull: Kilvickeon Beach, Nr Bunessan

A pub, shop with post office, gift shop and the heritage

Islay: Machir Bay

Many hotels, shops, restaurants, Port Ellen Marina

Islay: Port Charlotte Beach

Port Charlotte has two hotels, a restaurant, a museum

Oban: Ganavan Beach

Beach shop, car park and public toilets and many cafés

Benderloch: Tralee Bay

Playpark beside the beach, car park, village shop,

Kintyre: Tayinloan Beach

Killean Estate’s 5,000 acre working farm with its peaceful

Kintyre: Machrihanish Bay

The village of Machrihanish is home to the lovely Ugadale

Kintyre: Carradale Beach

The village of Carradale offers services and shops

Kintyre: Southend Beach

The village of Southend has services and shops, plus

Isle of Arran: Blackwaterfoot Beach

Blackwaterfoot Harbour, Kinloch Hotel and Shiskine

Sands of Morar

Fort William, with its charming shops, eateries and

New bothy unveiled

THANKS to the efforts of 50 volunteers over a three

70th birthday sailings for Waverley

THE WORLD’S last sea going paddle steamer will be appearing

Argyll’s finest private gardens are to open to the public

Argyll’s finest private gardens are to open to the

Thought for the Week

A friend made a comment recently which was indeed food

Tarbert turns out for ‘Wee Joe’ Memorial Shield

THIRTY six players gathered at Tarbert Golf Club last

Mid Argyll referee gets Jimmy Marshall final

LOCHGILPHEAD referee Jimmy Litster will be in charge

Sailors return for Scottish Series

THE COUNTDOWN is on to the start of the Silvers Marine

Shinty news and views … shinty news and views …

THE QUARTER-FINALS of the Balliemore Cup await Inveraray

Izzy is fastest local

ORGANISERS of the Jail Break have made a slight amendment

Youths in cup final

LOCHGILPHEAD Red Star 2004s have reached the final

Islay success for Lochgilphead

A SQUAD of keen young footballers from Lochgilphead

Countback splits Inverdell Cup pairs

THE Inverdell Cup Pairs competition at Inveraray Golf

Elaine gears up for Ernee race

AS THE third round of the Women’s Motocross Championship

Lesley storms to marathon win

HISTORY was made last weekend as an Inver aray woman

Big finish to the league season for Red Star

IN THEIR final game of the season, Red Star travelled

Sports club lottery numbers

THE numbers drawn on Monday in the Tarbert Football