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Front Page
Chief constable’s tribute to Argyll tragedy heroes
SCOTLAND’S most senior police officer has visited Lochgilphead in the
Four in a row for world-beater Scott
THIS year’s Inveraray Highland Games was blessed with a beautifully
NEWS
Do your bit for the environment
SCOTLAND will celebrate Recycle Week later this year and a
Love of Inveraray Highland Games spans the decades
IT WASN’T just the competitors who picked up prizes at
Thefts from cars in town
BETWEEN 7pm on Wednesday July 13 and 7am the next
Man caught in possession
A CAR was stopped near Furnace quarry at 4.40am on
Driving offence
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was driving a car that was towing
Be careful out there, Pokémon hunters warned
POKÉMON Go fans across Argyll have been warned to make
Light show illuminates skies
HOT ON the heels of the warmest day of the
Support our campaign
SUPPORT the Invest in the Rest campaign being run by
Dismay at loss of climbing frame
CHILDREN in Lochgilphead have been left with even less space
Committee demands answers on Rest and be Thankful
MORE questions are to be asked of the Scottish Government
Thanksgiving and sadness as church closes
PEOPLE from all over the world came to mark the
Mum reaches out to people of Mid Argyll and Kintyre
A MUM left heartbroken by the death of her five-year-old
Argyll charity funds school which benefits a whole community
A SCHOOL in Zambia funded by an Argyll charity aims
Maritime memories at Tarbert boat festival
THERE was plenty to entertain at last weekend’s fifth annual
LETTERS
Sun shines on Inveraray Games
THE ORGANISERS of Inveraray Highland Games certainly chose the right
Charity begins at home
MID ARGYLL has plenty of charities all doing great work,
OPINION
The Conservative and Unionist Party is leading the way in
Skills Development Scotland advisers ready with exam result helpline advice
EXAM results will soon be dropping through letterboxes throughout Mid
LEISURE
Fun and games for all at Ardrishaig Gala Day
MID Argyll Pipe Band are promising Ardrishaig residents a fun-filled
Let’s get ready to rumble
EPW American wrestling will soon host its debut show in
Celts and Picts to set up camp in Lochgilphead Across
FIRST came the Vikings, now Picts and Celts are set
Festival of Archaeology
KILMARTIN Museum is the place to be next week as
FARMING
Lismore’s first agricultural show for 78 years
LISMORE’S first agricultural show in 78 years was hailed a
Farm unions united as UK faces life outside EU
THE UK’s four main farming unions have joined forces to
Drimsynie ewe tops Caledonian Marts’ Stirling sale
CALEDONIAN Marts Ltd sold 1,089 prime lambs plus ewes and
ADVERTISING
Kintyre’s a cool celebration choice
People from Kintyre, who travel the route regularly, often forget
INVERARAY GAMES
Thousands flock to Argyll event as summer temperatures soar
UNDER a sweltering sun, Inveraray Highland Games once again proved
Hot, hot, hot for Inveraray Games spectacular
Self build & Renovation
MacLeod Constructi on Limited
If you’re building your own home, or having one built
A beginner’s guide to self build
Have you ever thought about building your own home ?
Armitage
A family-run business based on the Isle of Arran, with
J L Roadsurfacing
No job is too big or too small for J
Finding land
Once you have worked out what budget you have available,
How to achieve the house of your dreams? Build it yourself!
Building your own home can be extremely rewarding, and can
John Robertson & Sons
John Robertson & Sons Joiners is a family run business
Be aware
Don’t get conned into buying land by a property scam
Scotti sh Building Society
A mortgage is one of the most important financial commitments
Raising finance
It was recognised that there was a gap in the
Planning Permission
If there is not already detailed planning permission for your
They say it pays to shop around – but loyalty pays too
When they decided to take the plunge and build their
Catherine and Joe’s new home
“We worked well with our architect and our builder to
General Haulage… a name you can trust
D&J Campbell Ltd is a long established general haulage business
Building in the west highlands and islands
Have you dreamed of building a home in a romantic
Breedon Aggregates
The aggregates, ready mix concrete and asphalt products can be
Kit Homes
Kit homes have seen a rise in popularity in recent
Norscot
Norscot is a leading manufacturer of ti mber frame kit
Scotf rame
“Think Fabric First” In practi ce the energy efficiency of
Jewson
Jewson has been working with self build customers for many
Architectural designs
Homebuilders have indicated a strong preference for functionality, accessibility and
Fleming Homes
Fleming Homes has been supplying bespoke timber frame homes to
Renovati ng a Home Top Ten Dos and Don’ts
When renovati ng a home it’s essenti al to carefully
Trades and professionals
Despite these fears, 70% never bother to check for professional
Why choose Everest?
For over 50 years Everest has installed windows and doors
Highland Blindcraft
What could be more appealing than getting a great night’s
The Top Interior Design Trends for 2016: From Geometric Patterns and Natural Minerals to Black Steel Industrial Doors
The Top Interior Design Trends for 2016: From Geometric Patterns
Energy and renewables
Ensuring your property has the best insulati on possible can
Backwoodsman
Although the majority of our customers are fitti ng a
FEATURE
Discover Gigha
THE ISLAND, 20 minutes from Tayinloan, has many delights and
PROPERTY
Property valuations increased across UK in June – despite EU referendum
THE pace of property valuations conducted in June 2016 in
MOTORS
This tiny 70s British electric vehicle smashes world speed record
A TINY British electric vehicle from the 1970s has become
DISTRICT NEWS
Thought for the Week
I RECENTLY became absorbed in a Radio Four story about
Get ready to dance in hall
IT’S TIME for Skipness residents to get their dancing shoes
Galley gig fest
GALLEY gig fest continues with troubadour James Mac-Kenzie coming to
Crinan Canal walk boosts cancer charity
A SPONSORED walk along the banks of the Crinan Canal
All the fun of the fair
A FUN fair came to Lochgilphead recently, much to the
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAMPBELL
Peacefully at Ardfenaig Residential Home, Ardrishaig, on July 13, 2016,
MACCALLUM
- Tragically on July 8, 2016, Peter James MacCallum, aged
McCALLUM
Peacefully at Auchinlee Care Home, Campbeltown, on July 13, 2016,
SELFRIDGE
Peacefully at her home, 5a Burns Brae, Lochgilphead, on July
JOHNSTON
WILSON
- In loving memory of Davie, died July 23, 2007
WILSON
- Treasured memories of a precious dad and grampa, Davie,
SPORT
Young riders put horses to the test over new jumps
YOUNG riders put their horses to the test at a
Potential Scottish record for Loch Fyne angler
A KEEN angler from the Loch Fyne Sea Angling Club
Oban team triumphs at Argyll and Bute triples
SISTERS Emma and Kirsty Garagan and team-mate Marian Carr won
Gents open at Inveraray
INVERARAY Golf Club held a wellcontested gents open with visitors
Karate expert Jodie makes the grade
KARATE expert Jodie Robertson showed her true colours when she
Kilmory rout ’Dour to reach cup final
KILMORY cruised into the Bullough Cup final with an 18-0
Lochgilphead Golf Club competitions
The youngsters played 18 holes while the club’s mini members