By Democrat reporter Assault and domestic abuse are overwhelmingly male [crimes] and the victims are overwhelmingly female, Labour MSP Johann Lamont pointed out to members
Month: January 2021
TOURISM: SITUATION FOR THE LOCH LOMONDSIDE INDUSTRY IS DESPERATE
The Marion, the Loch Lomond island ferry which has been operated by the MacFarlane family of Balmaha [Balmaha Pier is pictured above] for many years
DOG OWNERS COULD FACE A £40,000 FINE OR 12 MONTHS JAIL FOR PETS ATTACKING SHEEP
Farmer on quad-bike herds sheep in Glen Fruin. Pictures by Bill Heaney By Bill Heaney Where sheep may safely graze. That place should be on
PORTINCAPLE: Plans for housing on Loch Longside were unanimously rejected by Argyll and Bute councillors
Old Whistlefield, Susie’s Castle and the new housing plans for Portincaple. By Rory Murphy Plans for housing at Portincaple have been unanimously rejected by Argyll
FERRY STORY: Minister denies ferry procurement was ‘catastrophic failure’
SNP Islands minister Paul Wheelhouse defends Firth ferry fiasco. By Rory Murphy The Scottish Government has denied that the procurement process for two ferries was
POLITICS: Alex Salmond says he cannot appear before harrassment inquiry
Top: Alex Salmond who says he is working full-time these days and the Holyrood parliament where he was once the First Minister. Pictures by Bill