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Pedal Power for Peace and a Health Mission for Palestine

Fiona Djaelani will be known to many Ardentinny locals and visitors through her work at the Ardentinny Hotel and, more recently, through her latest project, i.e., organising a Charity Sale, Music Night and Auction to help fund a mobile eye clinic for Palestine. The clinic is the brainchild of Dr. Ali Dabbagh, whose family... more

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Charity Art Exhibition and Music Night at Ardentinny Hotel

In aid of a mobile eye clinic for Palestine, Ardentinny Hotel is holding an Art Exhibition, Auction and Music Night on Saturday 6 September. With exhibits donated by Norman Laird, Ann McClintock, Bill Williamson, Colm Docherty, Liz Bruce, Brian Phillips, Andy McClintock, David Morrison, Freda Waldapfel, Ronnie Ford, Anne Morrison, Melissa MacRobert and James O'Neil, the exhibition starts at 1pm. The evening's entertainment with Graeme Lawson and friends begins at 8pm. Tickets (which includes a raffle) are priced at just £5.00, are available from the hotel.

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An Ardentinny.org Eggsclusive!

Scotland's only egg-o-meter launches at ardentinny.org. Check out the latest laying stats and coop gossip from Ardentinny's ex-battery girls.. and remember.. eat free-range!
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Much missed. Much needed.

The new metal village notice board The new village notice board The old timber notice board which collapsed earlier this year
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The new village notice board has arrived, thanks to the efforts of the Community Council. This time it is of a different design and slightly sturdier construction.


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Caravan Park: a blot on the landscape?

There has been much comment in our forums recently as to the state of the caravan park at Glenfinart.. What do you think?

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Beach Vandalism - Update

Response from Forestry Commission Scotland regarding Ardentinny beach.

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Beach Vandalism

Scattered rubbish bag, Sandy Beach. July, 2008. Overnight campers and camp fires at Sandy Beach. 12 July, 2008.
Ardentinny residents will be aware of the continuing problem of litter and vandalism in the Sandy Beach picnic area. This appears to be caused by both day visitors and overnight campers to the area. We are aware that many of the Forestry picnic tables have been badly damaged by "disposable" barbecues and allegedly trees have been cut down for firewood. Over the past couple of weeks we have received several complaints from concerned residents (see...[more ]

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Rescued ex-battery hens
LIVE from Ardentinny

It was a case of handle with care last weekend when Ardentinny's newest residents moved into the village. The six 11-month old hens were part of a batch of 628 ex-battery birds saved from slaughter by the Scottish branch of the Battery Hen Welfare Trust (www.bhwt.org.uk). The main aim of the trust is to reduce demand for battery hen eggs and to increase the number of consumers opting for free-range and organic. The rescue was organised by BHWT Scottish coordinator ...[more ]

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Classic Motorcycle Scramble 2008

The third round of The Scottish Classic Racing Motorcycle Club Championships took place at Glenfinart, Ardentinny on May 31 and June 1, 2008. Classes included motorbikes from pre-1960 to pre-1975...[more photo's & video]

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Ardentinny Bowling Club - Season Opening

Left to right. D. Dominick, Dunoon, Argyll. (Represented kindred clubs). D. Cragg, Ardentinny Bowling Club. G. Smith, President, Ardentinny Bowling Club. O. Cragg, Ardentinny Bowling Club. J. McKenna, Vice President, Ardentinny Bowling Club.
Ardentinny Bowling Club began the new season on Saturday 12th April. President Gordon Smith welcomed members and guests and made special mention of the members who had assisted in the preparation of the green and facilities during the winter. David Dominick said a few words on behalf of the...[more photo's & video]

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07.03.08

Breaking News?

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On Wednesday 5th, it appears that Ardentinny's community lifeline was ignominiously cut down by a gust of March wind. The bearer of news, views, plans and reports, plus the odd advertisement, i.e., the village noticeboard, lay on its face in the car park. Community Council Secretary, Dougie Menzies, said that they will approach the Council to ask if they are willing to share the cost of its replacement. We'll keep you informed of progress. In the meantime, send us your news and upcoming events, and we'll tell the world! [tell us]


[News - updated 29 Feb, 08]

Raining Dogs...

Ardentinny.org canine correspondent 'Morena' tests the water. [updated 29 Feb,08] The waters continue to rise. [updated 29 Feb,08] The waters continue to rise. [updated 29 Feb,08] The waters continue to rise.
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The recent heavy rains have contributed to an ongoing problem at the village car park. Access to the forest pathway and the public toilets is almost impossible without a suitable pair of wellies! This seems to be a recurring problem. Therefore, we will contact Argyll Council this week to see how it may be resolved. Watch this space!
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Fingall's Well

Fingall's Well - pre-renovation. Copyright 2008 Jim Robinson. The renovated Fingall's Well, Ardentinny. Copyright 2008 Jim Robinson. The renovated Fingall's Well, Ardentinny. Copyright 2008 Jim Robinson. The renovated Fingall's Well, Ardentinny. Copyright 2008 Jim Robinson.
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Fingall's Well in Ardentinny, which allegedly commemorates a Cuddy of that name that carried the erstwhile Laird, Archibald Douglas of Glenfinart during the Crimean War, has been showing it's age recently. Erosion was taking its toll on the soft sandstone and it had even been repaired at one time in the dim and distant past, due to damage. However, at the back end of last year, it seems it was badly damaged by either a contractor who failed to see it while trimming the roadside hedge or cutting the roadside grass verges... [more]

[News Update 18 February]

Yellow submarine retrieved

An MOD spokesperson today confirmed that the submersible has now been retrieved from Ardentinny and returned to Faslane. He also confirmed that last week the power had been taken out of the craft.

[News Update 17 February]

Yellow submarine remains on Ardentinny beach!

The ECA PAP remains beached on the Ardentinny shoreline. 17 February, 2008. Copyright 2008 Jim Robinson. No reproduction without permission.
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Ardentinny's yellow submarine saga continues with our intrepid correspondent Jim Robinson reporting on Sunday (17 February), that the craft remains beached on the Knap shoreline. Jim was also able to approach unrestricted and photograph the submarine. An MOD spokesperson last week informed us that the submersible had indeed been retrieved. Watch this space for future updates!
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O'er the Hills to Ardentine was a yellow submarine

Last Thursday, long-standing Ardentinny resident, Jim Robinson, alerted us of a yellow submarine beached in the Knap area of Ardentinny, and kindly provided a photograph. Apparently Blairmore resident David Rankin had discovered & reported its position both to Jim and the Ministry of Defence. We went along to investigate... [more]

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Spot the Snowdrops

As you know, lots of snowdrops are being planted around the village, but it takes a long time to make an impact with such wee flowers - a decade or so to get that carpeting effect we're told... [more]

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Storms damage Ardentinny boat

Storms damage Ardentinny boatNarrowly missing nearby caravans, the recent storms brought down a large tree which badly damaged a small boat located at the back gate (River Finart) of the Glenfinart... [more]



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Capsized catamaran off Ardentinny

Capsized catamaran off Ardentinny A small sailing catamaran, with a father and his son aboard, capsized in the blustery conditions off Ardentinny, Loch Long on Monday afternoon (24 September, 2007). The father and young son were unable to right the capsized craft and... [more]

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Waverley at Ardentinny

Waverley Ardentinny The world's last sea-going paddle steamer Waverley celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with her first sail of the 2007 season from nearby....[more]

Restored Arched Bridge Opening

Arched Bridge Opening On Saturday, April, 7, 2007 the restored stone arched bridge over the River Finart was officially opened by Mrs. Mary Gray of Ardentinny. The earliest known reference to the existence of the bridge is the middle of the nineteenth century where it appears on the O.S. map of....[more]