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February 20, 2021February 20, 2021

End of the line for Ardentinny’s phone box

Last Tuesday saw another of Ardentinny's familiar landmark functions disappear from the village. After the closure of Ardentinny School in 1997 and the church in 2018, this week another little piece of history was lost as the village's only telephone box was unceremoniously loaded on a truck, destined for the scrapheap. The box, while …

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January 17, 2021January 18, 2021

Ardentinny’s gift

We may lament the Argyll rain but it, along with Ardentinny’s particular topography, provide the perfect constituents for the efficient production of hydro electricity. So much so that the village now has 3 schemes in operation with another about to come online. These, while making a significant contribution to Scotland’s renewable energy output, also make …

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December 24, 2020

The Ardentinny Archives: Dec 2007 – Pay to Go Carols

15 December, 2007. On Saturday the 15th December 2007, a hardy group of carol choristers braved the cold night air and entertained many of Ardentinny's residents with festive song. The group, organised by the Village Hall Committee, had humbly assumed that their contributions might be less than welcome and so decided that their policy would …

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December 17, 2020

Walled Garden expands growing opportunities

In response to increased demand, Glenfinart Walled Garden is planning the construction of six new raised beds and a second poly tunnel along with gravelled walkways. Funded by community money (£1313.00), derived from the statutory annual contribution of 5% of the Feed in Tariff from local hydro energy projects, managed by Ardentinny Renewables Trust, …

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December 12, 2020

Ardentinny Community Council Update

Forestry Land Scotland Report Felling of infected Larch trees in Glen Finart will start shortly and should not impact the community as it is in the Glen. Please see map of haulage route. SPHN’s (Statutory Plant Health Notice) has been served for Ravens Rock, Barnacaber and Sligrachan. Dates for work to start is still to …

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