River Finart bursting its banks near Ardentinny Beach on Saturday. Quite a bit higher when compared to the the floods of 2013! Thanks to Rob Bray for the photos.
River Finart and Storm Dennis
Paul Murton goes back to his roots
Ardentinny featured on this week’s episode of the BBC series Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs. Presented by Paul Murton, who was brought up in the village, we were introduced to Ardentinny with a walk over the Larach accompanied by Harry Lauder’s song “O’er the Hill to Ardentinny”. Then a quick stroll past the hotel which his family owned to the old school which he had attended and finally to the pier (today’s slipway).
Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs can be viewed on the BBC iPlayer here for the next 4 weeks.
Oh Mama Mia!
It was a case of Dancing Queens when the ladies of Ardentinny enjoyed a ‘Mama Mia’ themed night last weekend at Ardentinny Bowling Club. Well done to Maryjane and her team who transformed the club into what appears to be a 70s tropical disco. Though of course it’s doubtful if most of the participants can remember that far back anyway!
Santa entertains at Village Hall party
Organised by Anna and Maryjane, more than 35 youngsters enjoyed themselves at Ardentinny’s annual Christmas party in the Village Hall.
Open Studio at the Garden
Cowal artist Anthea Gage has been exhibiting at Glenfinart Walled Garden as part of the Cowal Open Studios weekend. Despite the challenging autumnal weather, Anthea’s unique exhibition of prints has so far welcomed over 100 visitors.
The event continues until 5pm on Monday 25 September at Glenfinart Walled Garden. Entrance is free.