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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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June 17, 2019

Planning Applications – Ardentinny Church

A ‘Proposed Works to Listed Building’ notice has been posted by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park at Ardentinny Church which was recently offered for sale and is now ‘Under Offer’. The notice pertains to the removal of ‘ecclesiastical fixtures prior to sale’. The fixtures include the Communion Table; Canopy; Pulpit; Pews; and War …

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