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Rothesay plays host to an evening of stories
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Science comes to life at Rothesay Pavilion
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Shinty: Battling Bute lose out to local rivals
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Shinty: Spirited Bute effort earns Inveraray draw
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Five island charity cycle heads for Bute
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Rothesay plays host to an evening of stories
Five of Scotland’s finest storytellers gathered in Rothesay on Saturday for an evening of funny, poignant, arresting and thought-provoking tales.
Science comes to life at Rothesay Pavilion
Stormtroopers from Star Wars’ 501st Legion were the guests of honour on Saturday as the Bute Astronomical Club brought science - and science-fiction - to life at Rothesay Pavilion.
Five island charity cycle heads for Bute
A charity cycle ride covering five islands in the space of four days will finish on Bute on Sunday.
Staff at contact centre say fond farewell to retiring staff member
Staff at Webhelp TSC said a fond farewell to one long-standing member of staff who has worked for the company for 15 years.
First course is served at eatBute 2013
The 2013 eatBute food festival got under way on Friday with a series of events at Rothesay Joint Campus.
Bute court campaigners’ argument in full
None of the arguments put forward by the Scottish Courts Service in favour of closing Rothesay Sheriff Court stand up to scrutiny, according to opponents of the plans.
Sport
Cricket: Bute lose out to Inverclyde in league opener
Bute County Cricket Club lost their opening match in the WDCU Championship by three wickets against Inverclyde in Greenock on Saturday.
Shinty: Battling Bute lose out to local rivals
Bute Shinty Club’s first team fell at the first hurdle of the Artemis Macaulay Cup on Saturday after a 3-2 home defeat to local rivals Kyles Athletic - but the islanders were far from outclassed by their Premiership visitors.
Shinty: Spirited Bute effort earns Inveraray draw
Bute Shinty Club’s second team fought back from behind on three occasions to earn a well-deserved point from a 3-3 draw at home to Inveraray in Marine Harvest South Division Two on Saturday.
Rothesay golfer in charity challenge
A member of Rothesay Golf Club will be taking on a massive challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Trust – playing four rounds of golf in one day!
Bute Seniors Golf League results
All indications are that the final positions in the Bute Seniors League will not be decided to the last series of matches.
Bute Pony and Riding Club’s gymkhana results
The results of Bute Pony and Riding Club’s second points gymkhana of the season, on May 19, were as follows.
Lifestyle
Everything is just coming up roses
Spring’s weather may not be going according to plan with only occasional bursts of sunshine, but there’s no need to put up with dull, drab rooms.
Head to Mount Stuart for eatBute 2013
A fun- filled weekend of family entertainment is in store at Mount Stuart this holiday weekend at the 2013 eatBute festival.
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Rothesay project aims for postcard world record
Rothesay could be set for a place in the record books, and you can help it get there - just by sending a postcard!
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Community
Appeal for Rothesay Pavilion memories
Rothesay Pavilion is 75 years old this summer - and we want to hear from readers with memories of working, playing or dancing in the famous building.
Long-service medal for Bute fire-fighter
Friends, family and colleagues gathered on Saturday night at Rothesay Bowling Club for the presentation of the Long Service and Good Conduct medal to retained fire-fighter Jim Gilchrist.
Bute Community Council told of local care concerns
Concerns over the provision of local authority care on Bute for some of the island’s most vulnerable residents were raised at Bute Community Council this week.
Signs to enforce parking ban in narrow Rothesay street
Signs are to be put up enforcing a ban on parking at a reversing point in a narrow Rothesay street.
Rothesay project aims for postcard world record
Rothesay could be set for a place in the record books, and you can help it get there - just by sending a postcard!
Council recommends that plans for Ascog turbines are refused
Planners at Argyll and Bute Council have recommended that the council rejects the application for three wind turbines to be erected at Ascog Farm.
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Weather for Rothesay
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Heavy rain
Temperature: 7 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South
