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February 27, 2011February 27, 2011

Ardentinny 1910

Little has changed of this view of Rock Cottage, Post Office and Ardentinny Hotel taken some 101 years ago. The postcard published by Mathew Gardner, Ardentinny (who ran the village post office) was posted to an address in Edinburgh on October 10, 1911.

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February 27, 2011February 27, 2011

New kid on the block

Life for many dogs in Spain is not always easy, especially for the larger breeds. Former Murcia street dog Kain is settling in nicely to his new home in Ardentinny. Despite being seriously ill when he was rescued just 12 months ago, the 2-year-old German Shepherd is now fully recovered and is a bouncy, good …

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February 11, 2011April 25, 2011

Armed police raid local caravan site

Armed police undertook a major operation this morning near Ardentinny. Some 40-50 officers, including a dog unit and underwater unit descended on Glenfinart Caravan Park at around 10am. The area was also circled by a helicopter. The main road from Ardentinny to Loch Eck was closed for several hours while police with shields and arms …

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February 9, 2011February 27, 2011

Ardentinny’s Loo of the Year to be cut?

Update 11 Feb: We understand that Ardentinny's loo is safe and that no public conveniences will be closed. Ardentinny's award-winning public conveniences could be the latest casualty of the current Argyll & Bute Council cutbacks. The immaculate toilets won a 4 star award in the 2004, 2006 and 2007 Loo of the Year Awards. Community …

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February 4, 2011February 4, 2011

Ardentinny Community Council Meets

Ardentinny Community Council met on 2 February, 2011 for the first time since October 2010, due to the postponement and then cancellation of the December meeting, as a result of the severe winter weather. As to be expected to cover such a long period, there was a very full and varied agenda. The first point …

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