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October 29, 2019February 28, 2026

Ghouls on the green

It was a case of eat, drink and be scary last Saturday night at Ardentinny Bowling Club when the bowlers held their annual Halloween get together with some ghoul friends. Ghostess with the mostest, Maryjane, Linda and their delectable demons as usual transformed the place into a creepy crypt . With the boos flowing and the dance floor busy much of the night, it clearly was a case of if you’ve got it, haunt it.

The fun continues this Saturday at 2pm when the little devils (with Mummies in tow) have their own party at the club.

Big fangs to Maryjane and Jim Robinson for the photos.

October 16, 2019February 28, 2026

Ardentinny road closure Sunday 27 October 2019

The road outside Angle cottage on the Ardentinny to Whistlefield road will be closed between 7am and 7pm on 27 October, 2019 to enable works to take place in relation to the Cuil Burn Hydro Renewables project. Contractor Robert Brakes informs us that the road to the beach past the village hall will remain open at all times. Diversion signage will be in place at the Loch Eck and Cot House turnings. As it is a Sunday it should not affect the 489 West Coast Motors Service as it terminates at the Village car park.

September 26, 2019February 28, 2026

Quickest Quackers at Ardentinny Harvest Fair

Wedged between two ‘Indian summer’ days, Glenfinart Walled Garden drew the short straw for its annual Harvest Fair on Sunday. However, the rain stayed away for the Quickest Quackers Duck Derby and while calm waters on the River Finart made for slower conditions than last year, it was nail bitingly competitive and made it much easier for the duck collection team to ensure that no-one got away!

Quickest Quacker winners were 1st Henry Williamson; 2nd Lesley Hamilton and 3rd Katie Bleach.

Garden visitors also enjoyed a panoply of stalls and sampled garden produce in tasty vegetable soup and apple juice from the orchard while The Elderly Brothers provided live entertainment in their customary style.

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September 23, 2019February 28, 2026

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.

Ardentinny filming of the series in July, 2019.

September 17, 2019February 28, 2026

Harvest Fair this weekend at Glenfinart Walled Garden

Marking the end of summer, Ardentinny Community Trust’s Harvest Fair takes place this coming weekend at Glenfinart Walled Garden. With all the usual attractions including LIVE music, pottery demonstrations, coconut shy, Ardentinny’s celebrated home baking and of course the grand finale of Quickest Quackers, there’s lots to do for all the family!

The fun starts on Sunday at 12 noon until 4. Come early!