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Magnifi cent seven aim to notch up a kayaking first

SEVEN kayakers will each paddle 50 miles around Loch Ness is less than a day to raise money for the MS Therapy Centre in Oban.

The RNLI told the team this is the first time Scotland’s iconic loch has been circumnavigated by kayak in under 24 hours.

The intrepid team aiming to be the first people to kayak around Loch Ness – and raise mony for a very good cause.
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CURRIE
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DOWNIE
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GILLIES
In loving memory of a dear mother, Tina, who was
HUNTER
Linda. 3-6-2009. Beautiful memories Silently kept Of one that we
MACINTYRE
In loving memory of our mother Annette, who passed away
MACINTYRE
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McLAREN -
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BJJ
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Killin
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Glencruitten
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Dalmally
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Islay
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Scottish AFL results and fixtures
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Fort Ladies - a cut above the rest
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