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November 20, 2020August 16, 2022

Christmas ’66 – Who can you identify? (updated)

It's an annual village event eagerly anticipated by both the children of Ardentinny and the grandkids of those living here. Sadly there will be no children's Christmas party at the Village Hall this year. Over the years the party has been organised by Anna Williamson and Maryjane Bleachand prior to this by Anna's Mum Rena …

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November 15, 2020

Historical footage of Glenfinart House fire

Over the years we've published several articles related to the Glenfinart House fire which destroyed the building in 1968 (see related posts below). We've also received some fascinating comments from individuals who were employed by the hotel and were able to give a first hand account of the events of that day. With apparently very …

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October 18, 2020

The Ardentinny Archives: August 2007 – Flower & Crafts Show

On Saturday 4th August, 2007 Ardentinny Village Hall Committee put on their Annual Flower Show. Attendance was remarkable, with parking spilling across to a neighbouring field, and the standard of exhibits and displays were judged to be outstanding. There was a wide array of vegetables, pot plants and cut flowers on show, together with a …

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October 7, 2020October 4, 2020

The Ardentinny Archives: Sept 2007 – 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 their predicament was spotted by an onlooker on shore, who contacted the Coastguard Helensburgh's RNLI Lifeboat …

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August 18, 2019August 22, 2019

The Last Days of Ardentinny School

Ardentinny School closed in the late 90s, however, a high-profile campaign staged in 1992 brought together villagers in an effort to retain the school, as shown in this historic TV documentary.

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What's On in Ardentinny?

Wednesday, December 7, 2022. 7:00pm.
Ardentinny Hall Association General Meeting
Village Hall, Ardentinny
Come along and hear what’s going on in the Hall

Saturday, December 10, 2022. 7:00pm.
Christmas Quiz Night
Village Hall, Ardentinny
(fancy dress/Christmas jumpers optional). Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Members: Free entry Non-members £2.50. Table of up to 4 people £5. Bring your own drinks, snacks, glasses. Prize for the winners to be determined on the night. A fun way to spend an evening and display or improve your knowledge.

Sunday, December 25, 2022. 12:00pm.
Beach Drinks “Toast on the beach”
Ardentinny beach
Ff weather is poor event will change to the village hall. All welcome.