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Price £1 Issue 124 October 2011 Killin News DEADLINES Editorial Issue 125: The tourist numbers appear to be down this year yet Advertising we had a very lively and productive Killin Highland 28th Oct Games. The Games were much more representative of the community and the locality since they were relieved Copy of the “International” status. Helped by the weather 4th Nov this year, they attracted record numbers as did the Killin Show in its new format. Both events demonstrated that effective changes can bring unexpected gains. Visitors like to see Killin as it is, Editorial Policy Statement terrier racing, hill races and all. The Killin News is a free community newspaper produced and distributed every two months by Killin has great strengths which need to be marketed to volunteers to households and businesses in Killin and bring advantages to the local economy. There is a district. The aim of those involved is to produce an concern that the demise of the Tourist Information informative, accurate and entertaining journal for Centre in 2012 will ring the death knell for Killin those who live, work and visit in this area. Letters and articles published in the newspaper do not tourism. We can rise above that. There is so much on necessarily reflect the views of the Production offer here that each tourist could take weeks enjoying Committee and they reserve the right to shorten, the experience yet many dismount from a bus, view the edit or not publish any item. Contributions will be Falls of Dochart and speed on their way. Tourist attributed to the author. Vested interests will be Information needs a shot in the arm. Lateral thinking declared where applicable. Articles should be might provide the answer. Information should be out between 200 and 300 words, photos in high quality there on the web, on notice boards and into apps and the content should be original work relevant to (applications). Others have taken the plunge. Pocket Killin and environs. All personal emails are Northern Ireland consists of four new apps developed acknowledged by a reply. If you do not receive a through a private/public sector partnership, consisting reply please contact us by phone or drop the article in the office letterbox. of a detailed tourist map, audio commentary and information on attractions; best walking trails; driving, Production Committee walking tours, information on accommodation, and Gina Angus, Willie Angus, Jim Beattie, lastly, outdoor guides. All are available free to Allan Chisholm, Judy Forster Dani Grant, Angus Inglis, Margaret MacIver download to your smart phone, iPad, or iPod touch and Kay Riddell, Liz Stevens, Marion Strang available to the discerning tourist as an audio or video guide. To advertise in the Killin News An app for Killin could include everything considered to Advertising Rates from £12 Contact Tel: 01567 820298 be important in attracting visitors for example fishing, or wildlife, hill walking, munros, archaeology, history, 01567 829027 eating out, musical evenings, local events and Adverts are accepted in good faith and we cannot be accommodation. The information could then be held responsible for the goods and services downloaded free or for a small fee from the internet advertised and played on your smart phone, iPad or iPod Touch. Web sites: www.killin.info and Tourist information could be replaced by a friendly www.killinnews.co.uk guide in the pocket for the increasing number of visitors who use smart phones. e-mail: killin.news[at]madasafish.com editorial[at]killinnews.co.uk Congratulations to the Youth Team for their evening’s adverts[at]killinnews.co.uk work clearing rubbish left by inconsiderate and illegal Address: Main Street, Killin FK21 8UW dumpers (Page 20). Returning Killin and its Office Phone : 01567 820014 environment to its pristine state demonstrates their commitment to the community and their action makes a statement and example for us all. We can measure our actions against theirs. How often do we pick up Shutters Restaurant rubbish and tidy up this beautiful place we live in? It is good to feel proud of the youth of Killin and we owe and Coffee Shop them all a vote of thanks.

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2 The Future of the Old Mill

The possibility of the Old Mill being Strategic Asset Manager and apparent that this offer was not a sold on the open market made it Deborah Murray, Tourism, Marketing final offer and that Stirling Council vital that the community should be and Rural Development and Alicia was willing to negotiate further. It consulted, as the Mill is one of the Hayes, Assistant to Bruce Crawford could also be possible under certain most iconic buildings in Killin and MSP. conditions for the Mill to be sold to also an important element in its There is no legal documentation KAT. history, connected to its roots, and a detailing the £11,000 raised, loaned support for tourism, business and It was felt to be essential that or gifted, by the community when community prosperity. Much has Tourist Information facilities should the Council purchased the building been said concerning all these continue to be available in the and the Mill is wholly owned by matters and the Killin and Ardeonaig village. Paddy McKinnon recounted Stiriling Council. If the building Community Development Trust how she was involved in the first were to be sold, the money would (KAT) wished to discover the setting up of a tourism service for become part of council funds which strength of community feeling. Killin in 1962 using volunteers. This could be used anywhere in the was well received by the meeting An open meeting was held on 14th Stirling area. and Paddy was congratulated on her September in the McLaren Hall and It transpired that the present lease pioneering work. It transpired that attended by over 70 members (over between Stirling Council and Stirling there may still be a responsibility by 10%) of the community as well as District Tourism (SDT) was a full VisitScotland for tourist information Stirling Council’s Lesley Malcolm, repairing and insuring lease but of some sort in Killin and they might Index that, as SDT did not have the support it financially. 10K Run 21 finance to keep to its terms, the At the end of the meeting a show of Ads Index 43 lease had been annulled by SC who hands was overwhelmingly in favour Angling Club 39 were not only SDT’s landlord but of KAT continuing to discuss and Big Shed 18 also their backers. No forfeiture was negotiate with Stirling Council on Birks Cinema 25 sought for repairs not done and the the future of the Old Mill with the Celebrations 35 building now requires finance to possibility of purchasing it. Only Christmas Dinner Dance 20 bring it back up to standard. one person was against. An Clanscape 7 Following a previous meeting with encouraging number of people Community Bus Trips 25 representatives from the Trust, Killin signed up as being Computer Corner 8 Community Council and Stirling willing to consider helping in any Crossword 42 Council, KAT had turned down an way should the Mill be taken over by Dr. De Laat 5 offer from SC to take an initial short the community. WA Editorial 2 term lease as conditions on repairs Floral Awards 36 were considered unsustainable but Flu Clinic 5 during the open meeting it became Frost Report 9 Gifts from Hydro 38 Golf Club 27 Herb Society 41 Heritage Society 25 Highland Games 16 & 19 KAT 5 Killin Community Choir 4 Killin Community Council 4 Killin Gun Club 13 Killin Show 22 Komedy Kaleidoscope 40 Letters 34 McLaren High School 28 Mervyn’s Weather 15 Mobile Library 41 National Park 41 National Trust 6 Nursery 30 Obituaries 32 Planning Applications 31 Primary School 29 Recycling Centres 43 Shoebox Appeal 20 Sports Club 100 Club 39 Strathfillan by the Way 10 Tarmachan Hill Race 7 The Old Mill 3 Think About It 34 Toddler Group 25 What’s On 43 Which Bin 43 WRI 39 Youth Group Clean-up 20 3 Killin Community Council September Meeting Concert & Harvest Supper Roads: Ardeonaig road markings to Flytipping: Rats have been seen at be fixed in some areas. Auchlyne the bottom carpark - pest control to Friday 28th October road needs preventative be called. Stirling Council has maintenance. Barrier still on the carried out a huge clear up but 7pm Killin Parish Church bridge on road to Clachan Caravan rubbish has mounted up again. A site. fridge and a carpet were found up Killin Community Choir Dangerous trees on Ardeonaig road the Ben Lawers road. Stirling will be reported to Stirling Council. Council to be contacted. 8pm Harvest Supper Trees restricting the view on the Community futures: An update Lesser McLaren Hall Dochart Bridge and opposite the on information has been completed ambulance station need trimming and is now available in the form of a back. booklet with more info available Tickets for Concert with Supper Grit bins: Refill tel 0845 277 7000 online. or Concert only Dochart Bridge: Stirling Council to Old Mill: Open meeting being held Watch for posters for details be asked what the plan is. to ascertain whether the people of Playpark: Ongoing Killin want to try and save it from Breadalbane Forum: A job being sold. Various meetings have specification on village maintenance already been held to try and come team to be discussed further with up with an idea to save the Mill with Community Council members. an affordable scheme. Biomass project: Still at planning Park access and closures: The Charity Concert - Fergus Tickell to be asked to next Killin Show and Games will close meeting access to the park for the A concert arranged by Fiona Cemetery: Ongoing designated day of the event as Martin of Lochearnhead was held Tir Artair wood: Golf club to cut payment is required to fund and in the Killin church on 25th their trees and the land owner on support the events. August, to raise funds for the the opposite side has been Planning: Youth Hostel: the MacMillan Cancer Support. approached to trim trees there. original proposal for holiday Among the performers were the Dog litter: Some red bins are accommodation has been changed Killin Community Choir and being removed so dog litter to be to permanent homes and a talented young musicians and put in any bin. contribution was given to Stirling singers from Yorkshire - Imogen, Killin Youth Group: In a litter Council to provide affordable Charity, Guy, Huw, Isabella, and pick-up at Lix Toll layby Crianlarich housing in the Killin area ie Harr - who gave wonderful side the Youth Group collected 6 ton Costcutter site. performances on various bags of rubbish - 1 toilet, 7 tv’s, 26 Bank of Scotland: Opening hours instruments. Afterwards there car and tractor tyres, car seats and as from 17th October will be Mon-Fri was an auction in the Killin Hotel a baby car seat. Police may be able 10am to 4pm of items kindly donated by many to help with funding for a fence for Kings House buses: Request that people and in all the evening the layby. Killin CC have agreed to they liaise with First Bus about raised over £2,000. give a donation to Youth Group of buses waiting for a late connecting refreshments and Community bus bus rather than leaving passengers Killin Community Choir time for a trip to Glencoe stranded. Costcutter Site: Purchase not yet Ditch clearance: Rural Stirling is The Killin Community Choir is now final. responsible for clearing ditch behind a fully constituted society and Signage to pipeline: Ongoing new houses. appointed its first committee at Alien plants: EAK have removed Next meeting: Tuesday 9th the AGM in September. The heads on giant hog weed and November 7.30pm Killin Primary Choir meets on Tuesdays in the Japanese knotweed plants twice this School Church Hall in Killin and anyone year. Pamela Farqharson wishing to join will be welcome. Minutes Secretary

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The Old Mill Funding, expected to be in the published in an electronic copy It may seem that all is quiet on the region of £140,000, is being sought available to download from the KAT front but the Old Mill has been to lay down a new drainage system internet. This will be a source of taking up much of our time (Page in areas to the east of the football information more useful to funders 3). We hope you will let us know pitch. This is the area where and those with a specialised interest your views on the Old Mill if you surface water still lies and the new in Killin. have not already done so by Play Park items are likely to be BVLC contacting me, writing to KAT at No1 placed. The Play Park already has The Breadalbane Virtual Learning Glebe Cottage, Main Street, Killin, to £11,000 on offer for new equipment Centre is undergoing changes. Part the Killin News, or email to which is available until March 2012. of the organisation has remained in [email protected]. Your Decisions will soon be made as to Strathfillan and is funded locally. comments help us to represent your how to proceed with the combined The other element that remains in views in our negotiations with developments. Killin will continue to run sessions in Stirling Council. If you feel strongly Community Consultation the Killin Library. It will become enough to help us in any way, let The Community Consultation has part of KAT through which it is me know and I will add you to the reached its conclusion and the seeking funding for the next series list. results are being collected for of meetings. WA Breadlbane Park publication. It will be a smaller, The Play Park and drainage of the easier to read and understand. Breadalbane Park are major items More complete details will be on the agenda. The Park drainage, publically available when all the Killin Medical Practice while improved, is not yet complete. facts and figures are collected and We are pleased to let you know Dr Anke de Laat that Dr Elizabeth Watson will be starting at the surgery on Dr. Anke de Laat has ‘retired’ from practice at the Killin Surgery after eleven 24th October. years. Well known for her straight talking and for running everywhere, she She replaces Dr de Laat who will be much missed. Few minded waiting rather longer than usual in the waiting room when you knew you in turn be greeted with a big smile and a has retired after 11 years. sympathetic ear and would be given the time you needed. As I know from F. Buchanan my parents time, she was very patient with the elderly and took a great interest in the Falls of Dochart Retirement Home, where she will be particularly missed. She also gave much needed comfort to those suffering bereavement sometimes even dropping in to check they were coping. Anke would stand no nonsense and grown men would quail if she discovered they Flu Clinic had not been following the treatment as she directed. It is good to know that she will not be leaving the village permanently and but will be back to Over 65? spend a lot of time in her beloved garden. We all, I’m sure, wish her a long and happy retirement. MM Macmillan Cancer Support and Killin Medical Practice invite you to a Flu Vaccines Coffee Morning Free flu vaccines are on offer this winter to everyone currently aged 65 and McLaren Hall, Killin over and anyone who will reach 65 years of age on or before 31 March Friday 21 October at 2012. It takes about 10 days for you to be protected against flu after having 10.00am the jab so it’s best to get it as early as possible in the flu season (from OR October onwards). People currently aged 65 and over are also entitled to a free vaccination Crianlarich Village Hall against pneumococcal disease they have not already had the vaccine. Friday 28th October at Unlike flu vaccine most people require only one dose of this vaccine. 10.00am This year’s flu vaccine will provide protection against the three strains of flu While you are there you can which are expected to be predominant this winter and at risk groups are have a flu jag now being encouraged to get the flu jab as soon as possible. Flu, unlike the common cold, is an extremely debilitating disease with fever, significant Under 65? aches and pains and lethargy, and can make people, particularly the elderly, If you normally have a flu jag vulnerable to other conditions including pneumonia. each year and are in In addition to those over 65, at risk groups are those under 65 with chronic illnesses such as heart disease or asthma, chronic renal and liver disease, the “at risk” group, Type 2 diabetes on medication and those with neurological conditions such you are more than welcome as multiple sclerosis, who are more likely to develop serious complications if to come along they get flu. Pregnant women and unpaid carers are also eligible for All proceeds go to vaccination. Macmillan Cancer Support The vaccine does not contain a ‘live’ virus so it is impossible to catch flu as Any queries? a result of getting the jab. Phone 01567 820213

5 National Trust for Scotla What’s happening at Ben Lawers Tenders for the construction of the new car park and interpretive structures within regenerating woodland by the Allt a Mhoirneas (see issue 118) have been received and the contractors will be appointed in the near future. The work, including restoration of the existing car park site, is scheduled to start in early October and we hope there will be minimal inconvenience to visitors. Plans for the new, external interpretation are ongoing and this should be in place for next season. Staff and volunteers are also busy finishing outstanding monitoring work on the hill before winter sets Trust’s “Hidden Gem” unveiled in. Our rarest plants and habitats Moirlanich Longhouse is all set for a new lease of life, following the are monitored on a regular basis to completion of vital conservation work and the formation of a new group to inform management work. The oversee the management of the property. process of writing up the summer’s The conservation work meant we were able to carry out a detailed field work and analysing the results examination of the thatched roof, which gave us a fascinating glimpse into is just starting. Little monitoring the traditional Scottish techniques used to thatch the building. This kind of takes place over the next few examination is a very rare occurrence and our findings will be of great months, although the autumn is a interest to building conservationists throughout Scotland. good time to monitor red squirrels. The removal of the scaffolding coincided with the installation of a new Having invested considerable time interpretative panel outside the cottage and the inaugural meeting of a new and effort upgrading fences on the management group for the property, comprising specialist Trust staff and slopes of the Tarmachan ridge, representatives from Killin Heritage Society. preparations for contract planting of Killin Heritage Society has been a crucial element in the success of the native trees and shrubs are Longhouse as a visitor attraction. Their members, who are all volunteers, underway. Staff and volunteers staff the property and their knowledge of the property, coupled with their have already planted approximately personal recollections, sometimes dating back to when it was lived in, really 14,000 this year as part of a project enhances the experience for our visitors. The formation of the Management to extend existing restoration of Group means we now have a forum for everyone with an interest in the these habitats. Longhouse and we can really be pro-active about how best we can develop, At the time of writing, the Upland conserve and promote the property. Footpath Team will be on site for the August saw an excellent example of this “joined-up” approach in action last time before the winter, carrying when a capacity audience enjoyed an evening with Margaret Bennett, the out vital maintenance to try and acclaimed storyteller, author, ethnologist and musician. ensure the paths can withstand Margaret provided a fascinating, entertaining and educational evening, whatever the weather throws at quoting from ‘In Our Day’, her recently published book of Perthshire them. memories, including some of life at Moirlanich, and singing some of the This time last year, two members of songs from the accompanying CD. Recollections included those of Pat HQ staff set themselves the McNab, who sadly passed away earlier this year at the age of 98. Pat lived challenge of climbing all 46 of the in the Longhouse in 1928 and his son wrote a song about his experiences, Munros owned by the Trust. Often which Margaret sang.

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6 land Winter Green Team Programme accompanied by property-based and other staff they have now Green Team meets on Saturday mornings from succeeded, but will complete their 10.30am–12.00noon as detailed below as this goal by climbing Ben Lawers again enables us to get outside if the weather is good, which we can’t do on Sunday October 16th to celebrate because of lack of light in evenings. We will meet in the school wildlife garden the anniversary of Sir Hugh Munro’s as usual, but may retreat to Lynedoch if the weather is particularly bad. birthday. Colleagues and friends will Children should be dressed for the outdoors. be joining them on the climb with 22nd October Getting ready for Winter 19 th November Make it Wild others simultaneously heading for 17th December The Real Rudolf the other 45 peaks. Watch out for 21st January 2012 Winter Visitors more news of how we got on. 25th February Skeletons of the Forest Helen Cole 24th March The Return of the Sun Helen Cole Clanscape

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Wild Invaders quickly and caused great damage this was to illustrate Victorian If you have walked through much with their huge communal nests up management but this was not how ‘wayside and woodland’ this summer to six feet across. Apparently they the views came across in reality. you have probably been grabbed a were released in the nineties and Now for the latest news on ticks. A few times by brambles, tripped up have grown in number to 100 and Perthshire keeper, Dave Donley, by lengths of ivy and made to feel DEFRA are desperate to eradicate realised that the acarcide leg bands like a tiny munchkin while trying to them from the wild. Not quite on the used on poultry in U.S.A. could be fight your way through bracken. We scale of bracken is it? used on adult grouse so the vapour all know the invasiveness of bracken One of the most potentially from the band would protect these days but we often don’t destructive invaders is, as we know brooding chicks against ticks. This realise how quickly it is changing in this area, ’the wild camper.’ The has been recognised by the Game our area. Looking at photographs of National Park has banned camping and Wildlife Conservation Trust and not-so- long-ago and in Moirlanich it in certain areas by Loch Lomond and a study is being carried out to find if is a bit of a shock to see the extent is looking to extend this to the this could be used for collars on of heather then, which has now shores of other lochs within the sheep, other domestic stock and disappeared. But, apparently, park. This will obviously move the wild deer. The only thing is you brambles and ivy are also posing problem to other areas where the would have to catch the deer first! threats as land is not managed to landowners have no such rights to So if you see local keepers, in their keep these down and scientists protect their land. regulation tweed hats of course, claim that they are proving as A shocking report has come out that chasing deer with a collar in their destructive to smaller native plants the RSPB and the SSPCA have been hand that’s probably what they will as foreign invaders such as taking toy guns, tweed hats and be about. Or they may decide to try Himalayan balsam. fake poisons into classrooms as out the collars themselves? Other foreign invaders have hit the examples of how estate workers kill May I take this opportunity to thank Home Counties and are causing near and maim wildlife and present everyone (all of whom read the Killin panic. This is the monk parakeet. legitimate country people in this News) who made my retirement In other countries they have spread twisted way. The charities claim that party at Boreland such a good night. Tim Frost 24/7 CARS CRIANLARICH / TYNDRUM TAXIS AND MINI BUS HIRE Rob Roy For information and or bookings HOMES please contact Ian or Caroline on :- TELE / FAX 01838 300307 [email protected] www.247taxis.co.uk

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Crianlarich, Station Road is owned would then have a yearly record of by Network Rail beyond the steps the problems and the achievements Strathfillan and un-adopted. All other side- of the Community Council and also roads are adopted. Who would fund publicise what we have done. Community snow clearance of un-adopted Stirling Council in partnership with Council roads? Clackmannanshire Council, hope to The majority of tasks could be make another successful bid for The CC discussed the Provision of undertaken by a village officer, who Scottish Government funding to Local Services. The tasks were put would be employed by Stirling provide high speed broadband over under headings in the resulting Council, but work to local schedules. both Council areas. document ‘Provision of Local A maintenance schedule is now Housing - The Scottish Government Services – Maintenance Tyndrum’. being prepared for Crianlarich and are embarking on a series of Both are available on the website Inverarnan drawing ideas for both consultation events around the under Breadalbane Community drafts documents. proposed Social Housing Charter. Council Forum. This project could result in local Initial representations and proposals At the Breadalbane Forum meeting, people looking after their own regarding the content of the Charter Bob Jack CEO Stirling Council villages. were gathered in the Spring of this suggested that some tasks like grass The CC also discussed Stirling year and are now summarised into a cutting could be contracted out to Council’s consultation on brown bin series of proposals/outcomes, which local places that already have the collection and replied positively but the Scottish Government are necessary equipment i.e. Killin Golf with caveats to the questions. consulting on and wish to hear your Club, or where local residents It was agreed to change the format views. already provide the service i.e. in of the AGM next year and not hold a Stirling Council will host this event Crianlarich. general meeting afterwards but for it on October 4th in the Stirling At present Stirling Council does not to be followed by a social gathering. Management Centre, Stirling provide for services to maintain The month of the AGM may need to University. The views of all are unadopted roads. If, as suggested, be altered in future to encourage important on this issue, so it is vital local businesses were contracted to local people to attend. The AGM will that your voice is heard. clear snow from side roads, would it now include a short report from the Mansefield Residents Association be only adopted roads which are leaders of the sub-groups on the Steering Group is part way through involved? Four side roads in problems that occurred, the training with Theresa Elliot. An AGM Tyndrum are un-adopted; two problems that were solved, will be held soon after the Steering belonging to Network Rail; only highlighting any achievements, and Group meeting on 31st October Mansefield is adopted. In a brief glimpse of the future. We when the constitution will be finalised.

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HOUSING ASSOCIATION Do you need a new home in any of these areas? Lochearnhead Killin Callander Tyndrum Strathyre Balfron Aberfoyle Drymen Buchlyvie Kippen Gartmore Deanston Outside catering for all events, If so, Rural Stirling Housing Association may be private or corporate, large or small. able to help. Carlotta Fraser 01567 820999 or 07712435465 The Association’s aim is to support rural Ardlochay , Killin communities in north and west Stirling by providing and managing affordable good quality homes for people in housing need. . Weddings We currently have 450 homes for rent throughout the Stirling Council area . Christenings If you would like more details and an application . Dinner Parties form contact Rural Stirling Housing Association . Buffets Stirling Road, Doune . Shooting & House Parties Tel: (01786) 841101 E-mail: [email protected] . Club Events Registered as a Scottish Charity No SC037849 . Meetings 10 by the Way Wednesday 10th November Automated External Café Sci (Café Scientifique) Twenty years of weather recording Defibrillators: Strathfillan Community at Kirkton Farm (Tyndrum No.3 Met Gwenn Hunter spoke to Frances at Development Trust is again hosting Office Station) British Heart Foundation Restart in a branch of Café Sci in Tyndrum John Holland BSc PhD (Research relation to the issues with the Village Hall. Each of four meetings Scientist, SAC Hill & Mountain application form and she has will be held on a Wednesday Research Centre) will explain how confirmed that the only unit that evening from 7pm to 9pm and light manual and automatic weather data they will fund is the Zoll unit, but refreshments will be provided. are collected at the Met Office this cannot be kept in a locked 7pm to 7.30pm: Arrival and Station at Kirkton. heated box. This means that it welcome with tea or coffee or wine. Wednesday 22nd February 2012 would have to be kept inside so we Meet the speaker. Some funny things happened on the may have to review the locations. 7.30-8pm: The speaker will way to the refinery Frances had a meeting with Murray introduce the meeting’s topic Ron Dalton BSc PhD CEng FIChemE McEwan, Scottish Ambulance 8–9pm. More refreshments, (retired Chemical Engineer) will Service, to discuss our application questions and discussion. outline his industrial career in some and agree a best way forward for Admission is free but a donation interesting places around the world the villages. towards costs will be welcomed on and will describe how some If there is a possibility that there will the night. To help with catering everyday things are made by the be a reduction in the number of please let us know if you are chemical and oil industries. units that can be funded by BHF, intending to attend Wednesday 21st March 2012 then Inverarnan will get a unit using tel. 01838 400 545 or email One health – one medicine the funding from SSE. [email protected] Peter Holmes OBE PhD FRCVS FRSE Topics are usually appropriate for (Emeritus Professor, Veterinary students attending High School. Physiology, University of Glasgow) Wednesday 12th October will explain how humans and Marine aliens – how safe are our animals share many diseases. By oceans? studying naturally occurring Liz Cook BSc PhD (Lecturer in diseases in animals it is possible to Marine Biology, SAMS, Oban) will make advances in human health in present research designed to areas such as cancer, communicable explain some of the effects that the disease, genetic disease and ageing. arrival of non-native species have David Crompton on our native fauna.

GLENLYON JOINERY & BUILDERS Hall Improvements Crianlarich Village Hall committee All aspect of Joinery and General Building Work undertaken would like to thank everybody who supported the recent family fun day. Renovation A fantastic £1,200 was raised during the day, which will be used to Restoration continue the ongoing programme of improvements to the hall. Particular Extensions thanks go to everybody who helped before, during and after the event, Kitchens and Bathrooms and to all those who donated raffle prizes and baking. We hope to see NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL you all again next year! Bryan Craig Crianlarich Hall Committee Phone 01887 866304 e.mail [email protected]

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councillors, MP’s and local Whether it’s just the basics to get Strathfillan businesses. The group has already you started a distance learning Development secured grant funding towards some course, on-line shopping or an IT of the works identified in the master problem, Heather can help. Trust plan. For further information Saplings The project has been funded by Tel 01838 400 545 Another summer has gone Forth Valley Leader, Stirling Council [email protected] and with it another successful and SCDT. Joyce Russell Saplings project. Our final day was Ex Railway Land Purchase (Development Officer) The Trust is in the final stages of spent in the sun on Ganavan Sands Strathfillan Lunch Club near Oban where all manner of buying a stretch of disused railway The first lunch this session will be on strange, wonderful creatures were line in Crianlarich. October 7th in Crianlarich village discovered, photographed and The community will be able to hall at 12.30pm. The cost is £3.50 returned to the sea. suggest ideas for using the land and the menu is soup, mince and The Trust is very grateful to when we start our next Local Action tatties or fish & chips. everyone who makes the Saplings Plan. If you are over 60 and live in project so successful; our day Craft Group – Tyndrum Hall Strathfillan or Bridge of Orchy and leaders, helpers and this year The craft group is now meeting each would like to come along, please Stirling Council for their generous Tuesday from 10.30am to 1.30pm, contact grant. It won’t be very long before immediately after the Tai Chi class. Barbara Riley 400303 we start planning for 2012! If you want to get creative then Deirdre Burton 400226 Crianlarich into Action please come along and join us. The or Moira Robertson 300296 (Heritage Trail Project) group have amassed a huge variety New members welcome The consultants, Nick Wright of craft materials for communal use Associates and the CiA working so all you have to bring along is group have presented their final your enthusiasm! A huge thank you Strathfillan Craft Class to everyone who has donated their report to a joint meeting of Christmas Fair Strathfillan CC and the Trust. This excess fabrics, thread and two has been followed up by a sewing machines! They are all being in Crianlarich Hotel presentation to possible future put to very good use. Saturday 22nd October partners and funders including the Internet/Learning Cafe 12 noon-4 pm National Park Authority, Stirling Our friendly tutor Heather is here to To book a table contact Council, SC Housing dept, local help you on Tuesdays and Fridays 01838 300253 from 11am to 4pm every week. Refreshments available

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12 Way Killin Gun Club On Sunday 21st Crianlarich Primary School and popular August Killin Gun Club Congratulations to Miss Cockburn on words from this held its annual 50 the birth of her son Lewis. time. target open Welcome to Mr McDonald who is Class 2 competition and covering Miss Cockburn’s maternity Goodbye to Mrs shooters from around leave in class 1. Series our music Central Scotland came Topics this term teacher who has retired. She has to take part. Although the weather P1-3 Dinosaurs been with us for many years, taking was not as kind as had been hoped, P4-7 have been learning about the lessons and helping with school a good day’s shooting was had by 1960’s. So far, we have learned shows. She will be missed by all all. about the schools, the houses and pupils and staff. The day was won by David Lyle the fashion. We also interviewed Mrs (Callander) with a score of 40 out of Ramsay about what life was like in 50, closely followed by Billy the 60s, she also Williamson (Falkirk) who shot 39 out showed us how of 50. The highest placed local was to use a Steve Bennett and the Junior Prize washboard. went to Regan Dingwall from Jadyn has Auchlyne. brought in a The Club would like to thank the record player sponsors - A & B Services, The with records such Green Welly Stop, Lix Toll Garage, as Elvis Presley Pentangle Shooting & Suie Lodge and The Beatles. Hotel - for their generous donations. Our art work has The Club shoots are held locally on been inspired the third Sunday of the month. We from the 60s, are always looking for new flower power and members, so please come along and fluorescent you will be made most welcome. colours. Our For more information contact: research groups Kevin 01567 820961 are looking at John 01567 820787 Neil Armstrong, Kevin FitzGerald conflicts such as Secretary Vietnam, money, Primary 1 KILLIN HOTEL LOCALS, VISITORS, and CHILDREN all Welcome ! Beautiful Riverside Location 33 well appointed cosy rooms, plus 5 newly built Have afternoon tea annexed family or dinner in our rooms new conservatory overlooking the river this Autumn Free Wi-Fi for guests & customers

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“Sic transit omnia” - is considerable influence exerted by tortuously from somewhere south of “So everything the Pictish language, and likewise Ben Lomond to beyond Foinhaven in comes to an end”, towards the western seaboard and N.W. Sutherland, signifying the as indeed has this islands, Norse is much in evidence. watershed between rivers and burns somewhat tasteless Furthermore cartographers in the past flowing, on the one hand, East or Summer, the fifth poor Summer in a had little knowledge of Gaelic so there North to the North Sea or Pentland row. Granted April and early May were remains in many cases much Firth, and on the other to those bound idyllic but since then, apart from one Anglicising and distortion of names. for the Atlantic. or two very brief interludes, the Beginning then appropriately at the To N.E. of Tyndrum is a high hill called pattern has been of successive low- headwaters of the River Tay. Ben Lui Beinn Odhar - “The dun coloured hill”. pressure systems bombarding us. Now (Beinn Lauigh) means “The mountain The south-facing corrie here is known September is here and with it Autumn of calves” (probably deer calves). The as Coire Thoin, euphemistically arriving - it would appear with a big N.E. Corrie facing Tyndrum is rendered as “The corrie of the vengeance – rain and high winds in the known as Coire Gaothach - “The windy buttocks”, so called presumably due to outlook. It seems strange that a poor corrie”. The river emanating from here the rounded eminences dividing the Summer seems to pass so quickly, is the infant Tay, here known as many burns resembling derrières! perhaps because one is waiting Abhainn Choninish - “The river of the Further down stream we come to impatiently for an improvement in the island of dogs” (or wolves). The Crianlarich, often referred to by radio weather which does not materialize. southern confines of the huge announcers as “cryin' larry”! I always Weather recording being essentially, up amphitheatre contains Beinn Oss - understood the Gaelic name to be to a point, a repetitive subject, I have “The elks' mountain”. This may be a Craobh an Larach - “The tree in the an underlying fear that these articles in misnomer and more likely to be “The ruin”, or perhaps Lairig – hill pass, Killin News could, if not already so, Irish deer”. Long extinct, this animal, though nowadays the road signs show become a litany of seasonal the remains of which are occasionally Crionn Larach meaning “the small or meteorological characteristics, not found in peat bogs, had antlers of up insignificant ruins”. always exciting or pleasurable. to 12 feet in spread. Just above the Strath fillan (Srath Faolan) is named Discussing this with a reader of Killin point where the Abhainn Chononish after one of the several St. Faolans News the possibility was suggested becomes the river Fillan is a small and means just the valley or strath of that, as a padding to the subject, lochan, Lochan nan Arm - “The lochan the said saint. Ben More (Beinn Mhor) perhaps a few derivations and of the weapons”, into which it is said just means “Big mountain” - which it translations of some of the Gaelic that King Robert the Bruce threw his is! In a shallow North-facing corrie on place-names of the district might be sword before beating a hasty retreat this peak lies each late spring a snow acceptable and of interest. from the MacDougalls of Lorne. wreath called Cuidhe Crom - “The bent So “to try it on the dog” so to speak, Tyndrum (Taigh an Droma), translates or crooked wreath”, one of the very here goes! I have a somewhat limited as “The house on the ridge”, referring few named ones in the Highlands. proficiency in the language, and, to Drumalbin - “The ridge or backbone” Mervyn K. Browne particularly as one moves East, there of the Highlands. This latter is a line Ardtalnaig of demarcation which can be traced TheThe CapercaillieCapercaillie

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17 The Big Shed Building for a sustaina The Big Shed, the new community is now a hub of activity on a daily and Crianlarich came for a building at Tombreck, is now fully up basis. The community hall has meeting/workshop after making and running. After the successful already been used for several reiki soup on a camp fire and toasting launch in July plenty of locals classes and during Perthshire Open marshmallows with the pupils. showed an interest in using the Studios Georgia Crook held some Everybody thoroughly enjoyed venue and John Swinney, MSP for popular willow workshops inside as themselves and it is hoped these Perthshire North, visited the venue well as a social event for the hosts projects will continue in the future. once again and showed his support of the local studios. Killin Youth Group made regular saying it was excellent to see the Forest School, run by Alice Warren, visits in September. The organic baker Justin Tunstall has given them all a bread-making workshop where the teenagers baked soda bread and took the results of their efforts home. Scottish Opera musicians will be returning for workshops and Scottish Chamber Orchestra musicians have also shown an interest in using the hall as a concert venue. On 2nd October local violin and piano pupils, aged between 4 and 75 years, gave an informal concert to inspire each other and to entertain their friends and families. This will become a regular event. On Thursday 20th October at 7.30pm there will be a fantastic and Willow Workshops in the community hall with Georgia Crook informative presentation on the project in full swing. had a return visit to the woods at ascent of Everest by James Ogilvie The Workshop has now been rented Tombreck on September 14th and (tickets £8 including refreshments out on a monthly lease to a local The Big Shed now has an exhibition 07766 566935) so do please come young man who is using it for of the work of children from Killin along and support this event. If this woodwork, metal work and Primary School on display. Teachers proves popular more talks will be mechanics. This area of the building and assistants from Kenmore, Killin planned.

18 d Highland Games ble future Hill Race Results During the weekends 29th-30th disappointment as there are limited The open hill race was run on a hot October and 12th-13th November places and they are proving very sunny afternoon at the Killin The Big Shed will be home to popular already. Highland Games on 3rd August with a record entry of fifty senior and six junior runners.

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19 Youth Group clean up Adult Crime On Tuesday 13th September sixteen members of the Killin Youth Group, Christmas with myself, PC Ward and Gareth Kett from the National Parks went along in Dinner Dance the pouring rain to clean up flytipping in the layby on the A85 just north of Lix Toll. From the nature of the Killin Hotel discarded items it was clear that adults were responsible for this mess but the Killin Youths took it upon 7.30pm themselves to do something good for the community and the environment Saturday and tidy the area. 17th December Willie Stitt donated six large (ton) builder bags and safety gloves for the clean up and every bag was filled to the brim with rubbish including six Tickets £25 large televisions, over twenty five Available now from tyres, a stamp machine and a toilet! Lix Toll are going to lift the large bags Charlie Grant from the lay-by and place them 07768 333792 straight onto a council truck to have it removed. or David Noble This operation showed a great 820 858 amount of community spirit to clean up a beautiful area, which some people had decided to destroy. Special thanks to the Youth Group for taking on this responsibility, to the Proceeds to Community Council for supplying us with juice and chocolate to keep our Hogmanay Firework Fund Please deliver your shoebox to energy up and to Gareth Kett. And Killin Library by thanks again to Willie Stitt and Lix Wednesday 26th October Toll for all your help. Shoeboxes available in Library Further details from Kay at the PC Iona Frickleton Library or the website

20 Inaugural Killin 10K Run a Resounding Success donated a total of £500 and several other people all raised over £100 - a huge thank you to them and to all those who raised sponsorship money.

Winner Ron Allner Ron Ron Allner A field of 129 runners contested the volunteer marshals and the Killin inaugural Killin 10K in fantastic MRT who provided medical cover So far over £2000 has been raised conditions on Saturday 27th August. and radio comms throughout the for the 4 charities the event The event started promptly at 12pm event. supported as well as money being and wound its way through the The race was won by Stephen generated by local businesses who village, around the Glen Lochay loop Rawlinson (38m40s) who was also had a stall at the event expo. before finishing in Breadalbane Park. fastest local male, Dan Watson was Cheques will be presented to the Many thanks to the event sponsors 2nd (39m21s) and Under 18 winner charities in the coming weeks. Sarah Heward and Alan McColm Chris Ryan was 3rd (40m30s). The Finally I would like to say many from the Real Food Café in Tyndrum, woman’s race was won by Sam congratulations to all those who as well as John Morris, Iona Ayers (42m32s), Jane Dunlop was participated in the event - whether it Frickleton and the numerous local 2nd (45m37s) and Louisa was your first or fiftieth 10k I hope businesses who sponsored the McGrandles 3rd (47m35s). Fastest you enjoyed the day! It was various prizes, trophies and local female was Iona Frickleton fantastic to see so many people gave donations. Furthermore the (50m02s) and 1st Under 18 female day would not have been such a was Hazel Donaldson (56m21s). success without the many local Frazer Macfarlane raised and

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23 Killin Show Results 2011 Champion of Champion - Colin Sheep and Cattle Results Lamb shown by young handler under 11 years Kennedy Trophy - Messrs McLarty, Shepherds Class 1. Anna McDiarmid Glentarken 1. Derek Barker 2. Logan & Thomas Reilly 3. Duncan McDiarmid Sheep 2. Allan McKenzie Lamb shown by young handler 11 – 18 years Blackface Sheep Section 3. Fulton Ronald 1. Lewis McKenzie Champion – Bowser Trophy – Messrs Natural shown ewe 2. Lauren McKenzie McLarty, Glentarken and lamb Reserve Champion - Stroyan Trophy - 1. Dall Horticultural and Home Crafts Mr N. Dunphy, Roromore 2. Tullochan Handicraft Cup – Jinny Dowling Female Group of 3 - R Young Trophy - 3. Bovain Photography Cup –Mayumi Paterson Messrs McLarty, Glentarken Ram 3 yrs and over Homecraft Cup – Ann Watson Best Wooled Sheep - Ramsay Trophy - 1. Glentarken Baking Cup – Elizabeth Woods Mr Reilly, Tullochmhor 2. Braes of Ardeonaig Produce Cup – Margaret Ogilvie Pair of Ewe Lambs - Mid Lix Trophy - 3. Bovain Vegetable Cup – Sue Manning Messrs McLarty, Glentarken Ram 2 yrs old Flower Cup – Bunty MacGregor Best Ram - Inverlochlarig Cup - Messrs 1. Glentarken Floral Art Cup – Cathie Reid McLarty, Glentarken 2. Roromore Girls Cup – Bea Warwick & Seonag Hay Best Female BF Breed – Immeroin 3. Roromore Boys Cup – Luke Hibbert Trophy - Messrs McLarty, Glentarken Ram Shearling WRI Salver – Killin WRI Bred by Exhibitor 1. Glentarken Best Ram Lamb – Tullochcan Cup - Mr 2. Roromore N. Dunphy, Roromore 3. Glenample Best pair Wedder Lambs - Ewe 3 yrs and upwards Ben Lawers Cup – Mr R. Lewis, Auchreoch 1. Glentarken Pair Ram Lambs - Mr N. Dunphy, 2. Dall Roromore 3. Keilator Pair Gimmers - Glenbeich Cup - Ewe 2 yrs Messrs McLarty, Glentarken 1. Glentarken Male Group of 3 - Gilbert Campbell 2. Glentarken Trophy - Mr N. Dunphy, Roromore 3. Shenlarich Best lamb - Messrs McLarty, Glentarken Gimmer Best Sheep (opp sex to Champion) - 1. Meggernie Messrs McLarty, Glentarken 2. Glentarken 3. Glentarken Exhibitor with most points - Ram Lamb Messrs McLarty, Glentarken 1. Roromore Stockman showing best animal – 2. Dall Bayer Shield – A. McKenzie 3. Shenlarich Shepherds Class - Derek Barker Ewe Lamb Best natural Ewe - Braes of Ardeonaig 1. Glentarken Cup – Mr K. Taylor, Dall 2. Roromore Bonnie Baby Competition – Grace Campbell Sheep other than Blackface 3. Shenlarich Champion Cross Sheep - Bovain Cup – Pair Wedder lambs P. McDiarmid & Co., Shenlarich 1. Auchreoch Reserve Champion Cross Sheep - 2. Dall Mr N. Aitchison, Bovain 3. Tullochcan Best Pair Prime Lambs - Mr R. Lewis, Sheep Other than Auchreoch Blackface Pair Lambs out of a BF Ewe - Pair cross lambs out of P. McDiarmid & Co., Shenlarich blackface ewe Pair Lambs out of a cross ewe - P. 1. Shenlarich Killin McDiarmid & Co., Shenlarich 2. Shenlarich 3. Bovain Wool Section Pair of Cross lambs out Tel: 01567 820349 Champion - Mr R. Webster, Meggernie of a Cross ewe Reserve Champion - Mr R. Webster, 1. Shenlarich Meggernie 2. Succoth Blackface - Mattress - 3. Tullochmhor Mr R. Webster, Meggernie Ewe Blackface - Fine - Mr N. Aitchison, Bovain 1. Shenlarich 2. Shenlarich Cattle Section 3. Tullochcan Commercial Gimmer Champion - LSM Rosebowl - McDiarmid, 1. Bovain Ben Lawers 2. Shenlarich 3. Bovain Reserve Champion - Bank of Scotland Ewe Lamb Cup - McDiarmid, Ben Lawers 1. Bovain Best Calf native bull - 2. Shenlarich N. & E. Campbell, Succoth 3. Shenlarich Best Calf by limousin bull - Mule Ewe lamb McDiarmid, Ben Lawers 1. Tullochmhor Best Calf any other breed - 2. Morenish Home cooked meals N. & E. Campbell, Succoth 3. Morenish Best Young Calf - Duncan Clark Tup (served all day until 8pm) Rosebowl - McDiarmid, Ben Lawers 1. P McDiarmid & Cow with calf - Inchbuie Cup - Co, Shenlarich Accommodation McDiarmid, Ben Lawers 2. P McDiarmid & Stockman showing best calf - Co, Shenlarich Bar with pool table Hamish McDiarmid 3. 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Monday 10th January: Stirling Lighthouses" Dr. Alison Morrison-Low Friday 10th February: Perth Principal Curator, Historic Scientific Instruments & Photography, To book a seat contact: - National Museums Scotland Ann Watson Friday 3rd February 2012 Killin Toddlers Group 820 521 7. 00 pm Annual General Meeting We are looking for donations. 7. 30 pm “Cornwall to Tomnadashan If anyone has any old toys they no and back: a miner's tale.” longer require, we would appreciate Gillean Ford them. Join us for a glass of wine and a nibble. For new parents Killin Toddlers is Friday 2nd March 2012 held every 1st and 3rd Thursday of “Dalgirdy: a Highland baile” the month in the Church Hall a £1 Gordon Waddell per adult, please come and join us. Friday 13th April 2012 Snacks are now being provided for “A History of Stirling in 100 objects” the kids. 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25 26 Killin Golf Club Gents Open 6th August Scratch: The Davies Trophy 1 Allan Scougal (Culcrieff) 69 2 Kevin Michie (Glencruitten) 70 3 Joe MacIntyre (Crieff) 70 Handicap: The Melia Quaich 1 Jim Ronald (Killin) 60 2 Colin Bashford (Culcrieff) 62 3 Paul Melia (Killin) 62 The Wee Claret Jug: (Best Local Overall): Jim Ronald 60 Longest Drive Category 1 (9th & 18th): Darek Kuneck (Callander) (Sponsored by The Wee Bake Shop) Category 2 (7th & 16th): Steve Miller (Culcrieff) (Sponsored by Arthur Crammon – bottle of Malt) Nearest the Pin Category 1 (5th & 15th): void Category 2 (8th & 17th): Jim Ronald with Andy & Kate Cousins Lawrence Begg (Tillicoultry) (Sponsored by Invertay House – Senior Ladies Open The Annual Prize Giving has Bruce’s bottle) 21st September All in 3 (9th & 18th): been moved to Allan Scougal (Culcrieff) Friday 21st October. Results (Sponsored by The Real Food Café – Please contact the clubhouse Overall Scratch: Margaret McRae Meal Voucher) for more details (Pitlochry) 44 Magic 2's 01567 820312 Overall Handicap : Janet Buchanan Ian Hay (Granton on Spey) (Dalmally) 36 Jim Ronald (Killin) x2 Silver Division: Andy Cousins (Killin) x2 1. Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) 36 Barry Cousins (Shawpark) 2. Maureen Taggart (Old Ranfurly) 37 Bruce Ford (Killin) 3. Merope Dunlop (Old Ranfurly) 37 George Aitchison (Culcrieff) Bronze Division: Davy Bremner (Culcrieff) 1. Moira Hogg (Old Ranfurly) 38 John MacCallum (Glencruitten) 2. Christine Soutar (Blairgowrie) 39 John Jones (Glencruitten) 3. Sheena Davies (Crieff) 39 Kevin Machie (Glencruitten) Longest Drive - Silver : Martin Tait (Glencruitten) Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) CSS: 65 Longest Drive - Bronze : Jo Miller (Taymouth) Senior Gents Open Nearest the Pin : Mary Cullens (Strathtay) 9ft 8” 7th September Magic 2's: Margaret McRae Category 1 (0-14) (Pitlochry) 1 Bruce Ford (Killin) 61 2 B Lawson (Crieff) 66 3 Donald Sutherland (Linlithgow) 67 Bruce Ford Category 2 (15-28) 1 A Sheriffs (Blair Atholl) 70 BIH 2 Ken Roberts (Callander) 70 3 Bobby Johnston (Dalmally) 72 Nearest the pin 15-28: Peter Stallard (Killin) Nearest the pin 0 - 14: Donald Sutherland (Linlithgow) Nearest the pin in 2: Bobby Johnston (Dalmally) Handicap winner (Kiltyrie Trophy) Bruce Ford (Killin) 61 Mactaggart Trophy (Best Local h/cap 15-28): W Archibald (Killin) 73 Lix Toll Trophy (Best Local h/cap 1-14): Bruce Ford (Killin) 61 Magic 2's D Sutherland (Linlithgow) x2 A Sheriffs (Blair Atholl)

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Senior Awards Ceremony The outgoing Head Boy and Head Top Team for On Thursday 8 September McLaren Girl’s speeches were particularly session 2011/12 High School held its annual Senior moving as they spoke of all the Awards Ceremony. Stephen good times, the friends they have McIlvenny piped the platform party into the hall. Two hundred and thirty senior pupils had their academic, sporting and community achievements recognised. Alto saxophonist Daniel Speirs drew the event to a close. Rachel Speirs (solo voice) and Harry Milligan (trombone) captivated the audience with their musical interludes.

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,Joe Howells, Kirsty Fingland, Alasdair Sewell, Liam Garvie (Head Boy), Megan Rhys (Head Outgoing Head Boy and Head Girl Girl), Rachel Speirs, Callum MacDougal and Jessie Menzies Sainsburys Active Kids Vouchers made and the happy memories that McLaren High took delivery of a have shaped them over their 6 years large package from Sainsburys this at McLaren. week! It included among other Douglas Connell of Turcan Connell, a things, table tennis bats, balls for leading Edinburgh firm of solicitors PE, pizza trays, food storage boxes and asset managers, gave the and vegetable peelers for HE. These keynote address: “The more you items were obtained as part of the practice the luckier you get”. Active Kids Voucher scheme and we The whole McLaren community is would like to thank everyone who very ‘lucky’ to have such talented handed in vouchers to the school for and dedicated young people in their their help in achieving this. Many of Henrietta Bowie from Gartmore won midst! our pupils will now benefit from your the prestigious Dux award. generosity.

28 Killin Primary School

In P5/6/7, we made our own World War Two acrostic poems using our own knowledge of how the war started. We made our acrostic poems by writing all the letters of the word down the side. Then we wrote a sentence about how World War Two started beginning each letter. Here are some of our finished poems. Jack Robinson & Amy Forster War was horrific. Woeful memories still fill the hearts of people of that awful day, Over houses bombs dropped. On the 3rd of September 1939, Red sky from fumes. Rough lives for soldiers when they fought for their countries, Lives lost. Leaving families behind meant broken hearts and floods of tears, Devastated families. Death of loved ones was a constant worry to all, Why, why, did the war start? Women from the city let their husbands go to war, Air raid shelters built. Agony as they sent children away to the safety of the countryside, Rationing food, starving people. Ruthless Nazis destroyed everything they could on Adolf Hitler’s commands, The Blitz destroyed many homes. Terrible Hitler struck fear into innocent hearts, Writing letters to loved ones. War left many broken hearted, Over six years of battle. Only these were the days when the war had just started. There were six Joshua Douglas more years of tears to come. Hazel Lafferty Fun in Term 1! When war started in 1939, there was a lot of devastation, Class 2 have been learning about the Over the days at the start of the war the brave soldiers risked their lives Ancient Egyptians! We have really for their countries, enjoyed finding out about this Radios announced that war was declared, interesting and (sometimes) yucky Lives were lost, houses were lost and cities were destroyed, culture. We have stepped back in time Determined to take over other countries Adolf Hitler lead the Nazi party to to create our own timeline, drawn our war, own Egyptian houses and made collages of Egyptian Gods. Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1940. When learning about mummies and All the children in big cities were evacuated and taken to the countryside. tombs we turned Sam into our very Russia, France and Great Britain were allies. own mummy! It was gruesome but The War went on until the year 1945. fun. Our next plan is to turn part of “War, war, what is it good for?” our classroom into the tomb of “Of course we’ll win, we’ll win for sure!” Annie MacNaughton Tutankhamun. We can’t wait to find out more about the Ancient Egyptians! All about me

Class 2 have been learning to use adjectives to write My name is Lydia and I am 7 years old. I am a pupil at descriptively. Here are parts of Becca’s and Lydia’s Killin Primary School. I live with my Mom, Dad and my descriptions. little sisters, I also live with my naughty dog Blue, he is seven and a half months old. My name is Becca and I am 7 years old. I live with my I have gold-brown hair. My eyes are blue like the Mum, Dad and my younger brother. We all love playing sparkling ocean and I am wearing a black ra-ra dress and outside and having barbeques because they are lots of beautiful shoes. fun. I am very healthy, I eat lots of fruit especially bananas I have long hair. I have blue eyes, they are really blue and kiwis too. I like to roller skate and skate board. I like like the ocean. My hair is all brown like coconuts. I have walking my dog, it is very fun. I am very kind to my a rainbow hairband, my top is black. I used to have friends and family because they’re nice to me. I have a curly hair but now my hair is as straight as paper. I am dog which is clever like me. usually really happy.

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29 Killin Primary School Killin nursery will soon be doing a “Big Toddle” for Barnados and Crianlarich will be having a “Welly Waddle” for Cot Death Trust. Look out for the children out and about shaking their bucket for these good causes.

Hair Raising £400 I would like to say a big thank you to all who sponsored me for my big haircut in June. As well as donating 12 inches of hair to the “The Little Princess Trust”, who provide real hair wigs for children aged two to eighteen years who have lost their hair through cancer or other illness. I was able to raise £400 in sponsorship. This money goes towards the making and provision of the wigs allowing the trust to Primary 1 provide them for children free of charge. So thank you very much. Killin and Crianlarich Nursery Iona Pritchard We are looking forward to a busy anyone is willing to help in any way autumn term at nursery and all the please let us know. children have settled well after their Thanks to the Parents Group who summer break. helped to organise a stall at the We are currently developing our Killin Show and provided the garden in Crianlarich and would like children with lots of fun activities. to thank all the parents, friends, Well done to the children who won staff and families who gave up their 2nd prize in the parade! However Sunday to come along and help us, our entries in the vegetable section this was very much appreciated. If didn’t fare so well, better luck next time.

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30 Local Planning Applications National Park Applicant: Mr Scott Carey Week Commencing 18 July Application Type: Householder Planning Permission Proposal: Development of an underground mine to extract Decision: Neighbour Notification gold and silver with associated service and production Week Commencing 05 September building, plant, storage area, Tailings Management Facility Proposal: Re-roofing works including replacement (TMF), recirculation pond and gauging station, diversion of flashings burn, access roads, bridge and car parking. Further revision Location: Breadalbane House Main Street Killin of proposals Ref 90/01102/DET/S and Ref 2010/0017/MI Applicant: Mr & Mrs Van Doorn Location: Minerals, Cononish Road, Tyndrum Application Type: Detailed Planning Permission Applicant: Mr Chris Sangster Decision: Neighbour Notification Application Type: Minerals Planning Permission Proposal: Erection of 2 holiday accommodation chalets Week Commencing 01 August Location: Auchtertyre House Tyndrum Crianlarich Proposal: Erection of Boarding Kennels (retrospective) Applicant: Ms Lisa Burton Location: Leskine Farm Crianlarich Killin Application Type: Planning Permission in Principle Applicant: Mr James Booth Decision: Neighbour Notification Application Type: Detailed Planning Permission Decision: Refuse Perth & Kinross Council Week Commencing 22 August 5 July Proposal: Installation of replacement verge drainage Proposal: Extension to dwellinghouse Location: Bridge Over River Dochart Auchlyne Road Killin Location: Dunaird Fearnan Aberfeldy Applicant: Mr Russell Fulton, Roads Repair Department Applicant: Mr D Butler Stirling Council Application Type: planning permission local Application Type: Listed Building Consent Decision: Application Approved Decision: Approve Stirling Week Commencing 22 August 7 July Proposal: Installation of replacement windows Proposal: Demolish existing extension and erect new Location: Auchlyne House Auchlyne Road Killin stone faced, slate roofed extension Applicant: Mrs Emma Paterson Location: 3 Auchmore Killin FK21 8ST Application Type: Listed Building Consent Applicant: Mr & Mrs MacIver Decision: Refused by Scottish Government 22 August 2011 Application Type: Full Week Week Commencing 29 August Decision: Pending Consideration Proposal: Change of use and alterations to the former 5 September butchers shop to an administrative office Proposal: Single storey extension to front and new Location: Silver Cottage, Main Street, Killin dormer to rear Applicant: Mr Alan Skelton Location: Upper Bealloch Killin FK21 8SY Application Type: Detailed Planning Permission Applicant: Mr Simon Parkinson Proposal: Installation of 3 rooflights Application Type: Full Location: Alma Cottage, 1 Clifton Road, Tyndrum Decision: Pending Consideration

31 Obitu Graham and Margaret Wilson business. They had two sons and he could play anything with a four granddaughters. In her keyboard - piano, accordion, even a Graham younger years, she was a Guide church organ and it was because he Leader and organiser of the church was playing an accordion at the 19.9.1924‐10.5.2011 flowers - flowers were a great Killin Hotel during that holiday that Graham lived in Killin for most of his passion of hers till the end. She we met a couple who were to life, going to McLaren High School in enjoyed shopping trips to Falkirk become lifelong friends, Hilda and Callander. During World War 2 he while Graham went to the football. Harry Gittins from Shrewsbury. Our was in the Royal Navy as an Aztec Graham and Margaret had many second visit to Killin was in 1970, operator, detecting enemy friends in Killin and made many camping again with Hilda and Harry submarines on the Atlantic convoys further afield through the shop and and this time with our two children, protecting merchant ships taking aid they enjoyed keeping up with them. Jennifer and Michael. We stayed at and munitions to Russia. So Gavin Wilson Cruachan which, at that time, was grateful were the Russian run by Jim and Jess Campbell, who Government that he received made everyone feel at home. From medals from Russia in recognition then onwards, Cruachan and the for his service. Joseph Wood 10.2.1936–27.5.2011 area became such a special place in He worked alongside his parents in our lives. Every opportunity we got, the local family woollen trade and Joey was a familiar face during the was a JP and sat on many summer months in Killin. He was committees in the village. He was born and brought up in Portessie, also a keen sportsman, taking great Buckie, on the shores of the Moray pleasure in salmon fishing, curling, Firth. His father, James, was a local and golfing and he followed Falkirk skipper and the sea kept calling F.C, going to watch every home Joey back throughout his varied game. working life. Margaret On leaving school, he served his apprenticeship as a plasterer (5 16.10.1925-20.4.11 years in those days) with a local Margaret came to Killin from building firm, Packman and Sons. Glasgow after being evacuated We married in June 1959 and our during the war. She did National first visit to Killin was in 1965 when Service in the Army before returning we stayed at Maragowan campsite. to Killin to marry Graham and work Although Joey couldn’t read music, alongside him in the family Bridge End Mill

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32 uaries we’d head off to Killin for a holiday John Vallance-Owen on after qualifying, and worked with or weekend, whenever there was a 1920-2011 Sir Horace Evans. After a period of caravan available. Eventually, we research into diabetes at had our own residential caravan at Hammersmith Hospital and a Cruachan and Joey loved it. There Rockefeller Fellowship in America, he was nothing more enjoyable to him became a consultant physician and than to meet up with local folk for a academic at Newcastle in 1958, and good natter and, if an accordion was then professor of medicine in Belfast available, he had the makings of a in 1966. In 1976 he (along with his good night – and there were many! brother in law Douglas Thornton) In recent years, Joey struggled with purchased Cuildochart and was a poor health but kept on going, never frequent visitor to Killin until a giving in. When Maureen asked if I couple of years ago when his health would like to help at Cruachan deteriorated to point where he was during the summer season, we were unable to travel from his home in delighted and spent the last few Cambridge. In 1983 he was summers enjoying the company of recruited as foundation professor of the regulars and welcoming new medicine and associate dean at the visitors to Cruachan. Joey was new Chinese University of Hong often seen parked outside the Coop, Kong. Retiring in 1988, he Lix Toll or the dump on a Saturday “John V-O” on his 90th birthday continued private practice in London morning (pipe in hand) speaking to into his eighties. In spite of a birth anyone who would stop by for a Professor John Vallance-Owen injury to his right arm, he excelled chat. He was a real character who Emeritus professor of medicine, at tennis and rowing as a young loved life, people and music and Chinese University of Hong Kong, man and later took up golf (he was always had a funny story to tell. Shatin (b 1920; qualified Cambridge a member of Killin Golf Club for He’s fair missed by us a’. 1946; MD, FRCP) died on 23 July many years) and he also played the I would like to take this opportunity 2011. French horn. He leaves a wife to thank Drs de Laat and Syme for John Vallance-Owen (“John V-O”) Renée, two sons and two daughters, their understanding and care to Joey was educated at Epsom College and 11 grandchildren. where he won a scholarship to St during our summers at Killin and Colin Vallance-Owen wish Dr de Laat many happy years John’s College, Cambridge. A enjoying her garden. further scholarship took him to the Nancy Wood London Hospital, where he stayed

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33 Letters Think About It Sympathy Ron and Sue Wallace wish to express their condolences to David, Neil, I once read that almost every Emma, the Bowser family and all the many friends of Judy Bowser on her culture in the world has a folk-tale passing. It is our hope that the enduring memories of Judy’s strength of about “three magic wishes”. Most of character and the joy she brought to all of us will assuage some of the pain the stories feature a genie or some of her passing. other mythical creature who grants the requests of a patron. Many of Visiting Killin these tales end in tragedy. “I love getting into scrapes, for they are the only things that are never Among the most poignant of these serious.” (Oscar Wilde) This is so - because intricate problems or hardships stories is the tale of a stockbroker can be occasionally turned to one’s favour. who met a genie on the way to his It just so happened to be the case when we, a Dutch family, were assaulted office. When offered a wish, the by regiments of midges on the Isle of Skye. Since nobody except the local man asked for and received a copy population could stand them, we were obliged to leave the camping site. of his local newspaper dated one Subsequently we vowed that, wherever there might be midges, sleeping in year into the future. He quickly tents would never again be attempted. The following days were thus spent turned to the financial page, hoping in B&B’s, but, as we intended to remain at one place for a week, we were to “make a killing” in the stock advised to go to Pitlochry. market. However, he found more However, on our way we passed a picturesque little village called Killin. We than he bargained for. On the can’t recall exactly what charmed us into staying. It could have been the opposite page of the paper he saw magnificent river or perhaps it was grandeur of the Ben Lawers. Most likely his own photograph in an obituary though, it was the friendly, light-hearted atmosphere that the village describing how he was killed in an radiated. It was very fortunate therefore, that the staff from the tourist automobile accident the previous office were able to find us a lovely cottage (Gracedieu) where we enjoyed day. the remainder of the week. In that week, Killin’s kindness was ascertained Life is short and very uncertain. We during Clanscape. This event demonstrated that the village has a cannot know what the future holds. sustainable mindset and is truly tourist friendly at heart. Nevertheless, We can only ask God to turn us progress is inevitable and it has come to our attention that the Tourist away from trivial pursuits and direct Information Centre is to be taken over. We would deeply regret the our hearts to follow Him. We pray disappearance of the staff for, without them, we and many other people as Moses did in Psalm 90, “Teach us would have passed Killin without having paid it a visit and that would have to number our days, that we may been very unfortunate indeed. gain a heart of wisdom”. Dylan van Gervan Ladd Fagerson

34 Celebrations

Matthew Morris born 4th October 2010 to Michelle Butcher and Richard Lachlan Thomas Taylor, born on 23rd April 2011 to Morris from Dunipace. First grandchild to John and Jennifer Morris, Cameron & Elaine Taylor of Portnellan who are chuffed to bits! Siobhan Anderson and Friends Siobhan was recently invited by the Tolbooth Arts Centre in Stirling to hold a concert showcasing her music to date, inviting some good friends to accompany her. Since graduating from Strathclyde University with a BA in Applied Music, Siobhan has been fortunate enough to be involved with arranging a pilot ceiliidh trail through Fèis Fhoirt in Central Scotland. This has involved bringing a group of youngsters with various musical skills together to practise and perform at numerous venues throughout central Scotland. So it seemed appropriate to feature these talented youngsters. The first half of the concert included music from clarsach, accordion as well as lovely Gaelic singing. In the second part of the concert Siobhan invited fellow music students Jen Austin on Keyboard and Alan on double bass to join her. A varied programme followed including some well known fiddle tunes as well as pieces written by Siobhan. This delighted the audience who ranged from family and school and university pals to some familiar Killin faces and even some from as far as Bridge of Orchy. Siobhan was grateful to all who came and also to the Tolbooth for giving her this great opportuinty.

First Attempt at World Trial Championship

Having been a spectator at the World round in 2010 Andrew decided he would like a chance to give it a try and was fortunate to secure an entry at this year’s World Trial Championship at Fort William. Being the only Scots competitor on home soil was a daunting task. The sections were challanging and more difficult than anything he had ever done. Riding beside world famous riders like Bou, Raga and the previous winner, Fujinami, was an honour. However he gave it his best shot and completed the trial coming 13th overall in the youth class and gaining championship points. Next year Andrew would like to take part in the British championship, which involves nine rounds all round Britain, and again in the World Round at Fort William.

35 FloralFloral AA Competition Results Garden with Most Year-Round Interest Commercial Section 1st Mrs M. MacNee, Burnbank, Main Street Accommodation Provider 2nd Mr & Mrs Huntley, Rowanbank, Dochart Road 1st Killin Hotel 3rd Mr & Mrs Bergin, Tara, Manse Road 2nd Falls of Dochart Retirement Home Commended Mr & Mrs Sword, 1 Pier Road 3rd Invertay House Commended: Coach House Hotel Restaurant & Retail 1st Shutters Restaurant

2nd Killin Antiques & Gallery Allner Ron 3rd The Capercaillie Commended: Killin Kutz Domestic Section Hanging Baskets 1st Mrs E.A. Campbell, Machany, Main Street 2nd Mr & Mrs Robertson, 8 Gray Street 3rd Miss Sheena MacColl, Dreadnought Place, Main Street Commended Mrs R. MacDonald, 12 Ballechroisk Tubs/Containers 1st Mr & Mrs Smith, Muillean Sabh, Main Street 2nd Mr & Mrs Elston , 4b Ballechroisk 3rd Mr & Mrs Graham, 3 Stewart Road Commended Mrs Jessie MacLeod, 9 Fingal Road Window Boxes 1st Mr & Mrs Hunter, 6 Dochart Road 2nd Mr & Mrs Mudd, Falls of Dochart Cottage, Gray Street 3rd Mrs M. MacNee, Burnbank, Main Street Commended Mr & Mrs Twigg, Craigdarroch, Main Street Overall Display in Containers 1st Mr & Mrs Hunter, 6 Dochart Road 2nd Mrs F.E. McKinnon, Kilmallie, Manse Road 3rd Mr & Mrs MacGregor, Tigh Breagna, Craignavie Road Commended Mrs Guild & John, 5 Monemore

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37 Gifts from Hydro Local members of the community Staff at Scottish and who walk the Glen Lochay loop asked Southern Energy Hydro me if it would be possible to have a Generation Division bench placed at the junction of the have been awarded Boreland road and the lower Glen money for a local Lochay road so they could rest at the charity as part of the half way point. company’s “Safety The local Hydro Staff decided to use Award for “Excellence” their “Community Service Volunteer scheme to reward Day” to make and install a bench teams who have an above Lochay Power Station. This outstanding safety has been constructed from totally record. Everyone recycled material - the metal was old from Hydro Generation tunnel arch supports and the wood was thrilled to get this came from the old windows which safety award and feel were removed from Cashlie Power proud to be able to Station in Glen Lyon. donate £1250 to the The name on the bench “Brendan Killin Care Trust. Connolly” is in memory of a friend Roger Twigg and colleague who was killed in a Southern Hydro road accident on his way home from Jim Cushley, Cameron Frost, Roger Twigg Manager work at Perth Control Room in March 2011. Roger Twigg The Killin Care Trust are very grateful to the Hydro Board for this donation and others over the years. The money will be used to buy a Stand Aid to assist residents at the Falls of Dochart Retirement Home out of their chairs or onto a wheelchair without injury to either the resident or the carer. Roger retired from the Hydro Board on 16th September after 42 years and we would like to wish him a good and well deserved retirement. Jim Cushley

38 Killin Breadalbane Angling Club Dinner Dance Killin WRI Coffee Morning how to create a selection of The Committee is Thank you to everyone who scrumptious starters. As an pleased to announce supported the coffee morning held in accomplished member of the that the annual Dinner the McLaren Hall at the beginning of Callander Amateur Operatic Society, Dance will be held on August. Between the raffle, the he may even be persuaded to Saturday 12th home baking stall, the delivery perform a song or two if the mood November (6:30pm) McLaren Hall, round and the entrance fee, a takes him. Killin. fabulous sum of £428 was raised. Whist Drive Music by the Fergie MacDonald As always, this will be used for the 7.30 Saturday, 5th November: Our Ceilidh Band and a similar format to Killin Primary School Christmas annual whist drive will take place previous years - i.e. a formal dress Party. and we will also be holding a raffle, dinner, followed by a ceilidh dance Killin Show serving tea, coffee, sandwiches and running roughly to the following This year’s theme for the WRI lots of delicious home baking. timescale:- competition at the Killin Show was Highly sought after prizes will be 6:30pm - 7:00pm Pre-dinner welcome Valentine’s Day. The judge awarded to those with the highest 7:00pm - 9:15pm Formal dinner commented on the very high and lowest scores (there is always 9:15pm - 9:30pm Presentation of standard of the entries and the keen competition for the leek!). All KBAC competition trophies ladies from Killin WRI were fortunate welcome. 9:30pm - 01:00am Ceilidh dance to win by a narrow margin. Angela Ramsay Full Dinner & Dance - £25 Congratulations to Margaret Secretary, Killin WRI Dance Only - £7.5 0 (£10.00 if Galloway, Ellen Stewart and Jenny purchased on the night). Huntley. All are welcome, whether or not Upcoming Meetings they are club members. This event 7.30 Wednesday, 26th October: has proved extremely popular in Killin WRI will be hosting the Killin and District past years so, to ensure that you Breadalbane WRI Group meeting. get a seat, early booking of tickets Sports Club Tayside Police Force Wildlife and is definitely recommended! For Environmental Officer, Alan Stewart, 100 Club further information or to reserve will be speaking about the work tickets contact: done to help ensure the protection Congratulations to the recent Gerry McCarron of wildlife throughout the region. Lucky Winners of the £100 [email protected] 7.30pm on Thursday, prize 01567 820833 3rd November: We will hear from June : Fiona Henderson May Nicholson of The Preshal Trust. July : Liz Brown The people at Preshal (gaelic for August: Sheena Chisholm “precious”) help those suffering September : Jim Ferguson social exclusion due to alcoholism, Draws are usually held on the poverty, drug addiction, low literacy first Friday of each month and numeracy levels, depression and low self-esteem in the Linthouse We currently have a few area of Glasgow. Details of the numbers spare. If you would excellent work carried out by this like to buy one of these charity can be found at numbers the cost is £25 per http://preshaltrust.org.uk/. annum - please contact Julie We look forward to welcoming Rhys. There is a draw each members from Ardeonaig, Dull and month for £100 - You could be Fearnan to this meeting. the next winner. 7.30pm on Thursday, 1st December : A cookery demonstration by Matt Duncan from Lochearnhead. Matt will show us

Chartered Jane Watts Physiotherapist Doreen MacKinnon-Taylor Popular local M.C.S.P., H.T. violin and piano teacher Manipulation ---- Massage has a few General Physiotherapy vacancies Daytime or Evening Appointments St. Blanes, Please ring Lochearnhead, 0776 6566935 Perthshire. Tel: 01567-830-205 01567 820141 FK19 8NS E-Mail: [email protected]

39 KILLIN KOMEDY KALEIDOSCOPE Killin’s first weekend Festival of Kirkcaldy Amateur Dramatic Comedy was a great success with Society followed with Paul local hotels and guest houses Beard’s comedy thriller ‘Cliff’s packed with drama participants and Edge’ in which a group of their enthusiastic supporters. Even individuals with suicidal the inclement weather didn’t deter intent gather on the brink of Hampson Walter our intrepid dramateurs who a precipice and there were crowded into the local coffee shops strong performances in Euan whilst the rain poured down before M. Howell’s production. venturing further afield to explore The final spot in the Friday neighbouring Tyndrum, Kenmore programme was admirably and Aberfeldy. filled by Falkirk’s Tryst Each evening a warm welcome Theatre providing everyone Killin DC - Murphy and O’Toole awaited in Killin’s McLaren Hall with another opportunity to enjoy their Swindon-bound Each item was interspersed with a production of Yasmina Reza’s ‘Art’ selection of short sketches Act One. The cast were in sparkling performed by members of Killin form as the three friends whose Drama Club – my personal relationship becomes strained favourites being the Alphabet Duo following the purchase of a hugely Walter Hampson Walter and ‘Cannae Cook, Wilnae Cook’ expensive modern painting. with its host of Scottish place Next evening our genial Master of names. Ceremonies, Gordon Hibbert, once again guided his audience through the varied programme of humorous offerings. Linlithgow Players presented ‘On the Outside’ by Leonard Morley directed by Hampson Walter John McNeil in which Denzil, after spending an uncomfortable night on a park bench, wakes up to be Killin DC - Cannae Cook Wilnae Cook confronted by Miss Havisham- lookalike Kate. attractively transformed into a he filling in the Saturday night Killin DC - Seance sandwich was provided by nightclub setting with performances A tasty supper was provided by our veteran group The Mercators from interchanging between the main hosts before everyone departed with Edinburgh, giving us a flavour of stage and a specially constructed smiles on their faces. their Festival Fringe offering ‘About cabaret area. Immense thanks to Andrew Murphy, Gilbert’. Written and compiled by Leitheatre stalwarts Don Arnott and Martin Butler and friends for their Douglas Currie, the piece traces the Phyllis Ross staged Lauri Wylie’s technical support and to everyone life and writings of famous librettist hilarious sketch ‘Dinner for who worked hard behind the scenes W.S. Gilbert. One’,made famous by comedian at Killin. The ladies of Kirkcaldy Amateur Freddie Frinton as James the Butler This event was devised as a Dramatic Society brought the attempting to serve his mistress fundraiser for the Association and a evening to a laughter-filled Miss Sophie plus a group of generous cheque was presented to conclusion with ‘Bus Stop’ by Rae imaginary guests at a dinner party H.Q. Roll on Komedy Festival II. Shirley, which gave full scope to a and becoming more inebriated in the Stephen Lambert process. This proved a great gallery of superb character curtain-raiser for the event. performances.

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40 Your National Park - Your Say New Convener Linda Falls which has had a marked impact challenging climate and this Plan McKay urges on visitor numbers, a new local plan provides an opportunity to deliver communities and which will help guide development in services in an innovative and businesses to help the Park and a new business forum coordinated way. shape the National Park and toolkit, designed to help The draft Park Plan provides a On August 25, Loch Lomond and businesses across Loch Lomond and blueprint for a National Park we can The Trossachs launched the draft The Trossachs. all be proud of. For that to happen, National Park Plan 2012-2017.. Moving forward, we need you to we need to know what your hopes Communities along with businesses comment on some of the ideas for for this Park are. in the National Park from Argyll up action that came out of community We look forward to seeing your to the Trossachs are vital to the workshops including managing water comments. success of the National Park. bodies and rivers to reduce pollution We will continue our focus on and flooding, improving facilities in conservation, visitor experience and the countryside like toilets and car rural development and build on our parks, managing traffic in rural past successes including areas and affordable housing for transforming east Loch Lomond from young people. a no go zone into a family friendly We hope that this draft Plan Mobile Library visitor destination, restoring some of addresses the practical requirements the best known buildings in needed to make this National Park a Callander and Killin through our truly special place. Working together Tyndrum/Crianlarich Conservation Area Regeneration across public private and voluntary Fortnightly Fridays Scheme, the new bridge at Bracklinn sectors is paramount in this Oct 14, 28 Nov 11, 25

Heart of Scotland Herb Society Tyndrum Station Road 10.50 – 11.10 Our meetings this year valuable space next year unless you Clifton 11.15 – 11.40 are diligent just now. Many of your will begin with a Mansefield 11.45 – 12.00 presention on Chocolate which will herb plants can also be split now be held on 19th October at the and shared with friends, so keep this Aberfeldy Town Hall at 7.30pm. in mind when clearing, tidying and Crianlarich This will be followed in November by putting your border to rest for next Willow Square season. Just a little care at this our AGM and seed/plant swap on 12.05 – 12.35 the 16th, again at the Town Hall, time will protect these wonderful Aberfeldy. Our Christmas Luncheon plants over winter and ensure Police Station & School will be on 7th December, at The continued success and rewards this 1.40 – 2.30 Green Park Hotel and this is a following Spring. Benmore 2.35 – 2.55 members only event. Anyone wishing more information Suie Lodge 3.05 – 3.25 Hopefully, in between the showers, about joining the Herb Society or you have all been harvesting herbs further programme information for for the winter season and seeds for this season, please phone either Glen Lochay/Ardeonaig next year’s plants. Do keep Patty Hope Fortnightly Mondays removing flower heads from those 01567 820408 Oct 10, 24 or Judy Forster lovely but prolific, easily spreading Nov 7, 21 varieties: Sweet Cicely, Verbascum, 01567 820298 Marjoram, Feverfew, Lady’s Mantle, Glenlochay 10.50 – 12.30 Fennel, Borage and some of the Ardeonaig 2.00 – 2.45 Thymes, which will take over

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41 Crossword by Scorpio 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Across 1 Sat with little king to perform a duty (4) 3 Practice about funeral carriage (8) 8 9 Encounter gives me odd touch of colour (7) 9 10 10 Surfaced to make progress easier (5) 11 Arboreal endangered species? (3) 12 Vehicle hesitantly helps others (5) 13 Employ something to fix suite (3,2) 11 12 15Toxic waste resulting from overexertion (5) 17 Former performance is correct in every detail (5) 13 18 Insect in tube escapes easily (3) 19 To choose, I hear, a subject of conversation (5) 14 20 Strange eagle in ancestral tree (7) 21 Touch judges electrical cable workers (8) 22 To overcome the most excellent (4) 15 16

17 18 Solution 123 Across 4 anagram 8 bridal 9 swallow 10 tendon 11 raised 12 depended 18 earphone 20 firths 19 20 21 tourer 22 holiday 23 rescue 24 entered Down 1 ebb tide 2 kidnaps 3 baboon 5 new order 6 gillie 7 atoned 13 dressage 14 correct 15 bearded

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Down 7 Trial of hardship or privation (9,4) 1 Harden a thought process to be volatile (13) 8 Collect firewood for a table game invented in 2 Vapour from cooked meats (5) China (4-2,6) 4 Driver, searcher or besieger, though one never in charge (6) 14 Muscle ache connected to climbing aid (7) 5 Fearful or optimistic anticipations (12) 16 Develop in an organic way? (6) 6 Concerning poetry, take a step back (7) 18 Fearless Red Indian warrior (5)

42 What’s On in Killin and District October Ballroom Dancing Badminton Badminton 7 Strathfillan Lunch Club 12.30pm (page 12) Fridays Mondays Mondays 7 Heritage Society meeting Lesser Hall 7.30pm (page 25) Lochearnhead Hall Crianlarich Hall McLaren Hall 12 Cafe Sci meeting Tyndrum Village Hall 7pm (page 11) 7.30pm 7.30pm from 6.30pm 15 Tarmachan Hill Race (page 7) starts 1st Nov Tues from 6pm 19 Herb Society meeting Aberfeldy Hall 7.30pm (page 35) Brownies 20 Talk about Mt Everest at The Big Shed 7.30pm (page 18) Mondays Carpet Bowls Choir ?Church Hall Mondays Tuesdays 20 Church Guild meeting Community Rooms 7pm Lesser Hall 21 Ardeonaig & Ardtalnaig CA outing Ten Pin Bowling (tel 829404) 3.30-5pm ?Church Hall 7.30pm 7.30pm 22 Green Team meet at the School 10.30am (page 7) 26 WRI meeting McLaren Hall 7.30pm (page 39) Craft Group Internet/Learning Cafe 28 Community Bus Glasgow trip (page 25) Tuesday Club Tuesdays Tuesday & Fridays 28 Harvest Supper and Choir Concert Community Tyndrum Village Hall Tyndrum Hall Rooms 2pm 10.30am-1.30pm 11am-4pm November 4 Heritage meeting Lesser Hall 7.30pm (page 25) Slimmers 5 Bakery Course Big Shed 10am (page 18) Tuesdays Recycling Centres 5 WRI Whist Drive 7.30pm McLaren Hall Crianlarich Hall 9 Killin CC meeting Primary School 7.30pm 7.30pm Callander 10 Cafe Sci meeting Tundrum Village Hall 7pm (page 11) 11 or 12 Community Bus outing Livingston (page 25) Tai Chi Tuesdays Monday - Friday: 5pm - 8pm 12 Angling Club Dinner Dance (page 39) Tyndrum Hall Saturday: 10am - 2pm 17 Church Guild meeting Community Rooms 2pm 9am Sunday: Closed 19 Bakery Course Big Shed 10am (page 18) 19 Green Team meet at the School 10.30am (page 7) Craft Group (Killin) Bicycles, Books and CDs, Cans, 25 Ardeonaig & Ardtalnaig CA Whist Drive (tel 829404) Tuesdays Cartons, Tetra Pack, Car Littlecroft Batteries, Electricals, Fridges 10am Youth Group and Freezers, Garden waste, Toddler Group Quilters Thurdays Gas Bottles, Glass, Motor Oil, Youth Group (Killin) 1st & 3rd Thursdays Wednesdays Crianlarich Hall Tuesdays Paper, Shoes, Textiles, TVs and ?Church Hall Community 6.30-9.30pm Sports and Social Club Monitors, White Goods. 10am Rooms 2pm starts 20th Oct 7.30pm Ads Index Aberfeldy

24/7 cars 9 Jasmine Beauty 6 Tuesday and Thursday A & B Services 35 John Morris Safety 42 10.00am to 7pm Julie Baird Pilates 11 Aberfeldy Opticians 36 Saturday and Sunday Ally Baird Ltd. 21 Karelia House 38 10.00am to 5pm Andrew Anderson & Son 20 Killin Hotel 13 They accept a whole range of Andrew Baird 42 Killin Library 4 Back Pain Clinic 6 Killin Outboard Motor Service 21 items from white goods to Big Shed 18 Learn to Sing 30 engine oil - best to check the BL Decorators 22 Lix Toll Garage 44 web address www.pkc.gov.uk Body Shop 21 Loch Tay Pottery 16 for details Breadalbane Bookkeeping 33 MacFarlane Gray 12 For enquires Bridge End Mill 32 MacKinnon, Doreen 39 phone 01738 476476 Bridge of Lochay Hotel 19 Mains of Taymouth 34 Email [email protected] Campbell, Jason 29 McAllister, Eric 40 Capercaillie, The 15 McBean, Marieke 7 Catering by Carlotta 10 News First 40 Central Scotland Rape 33 Old Flax Mill 32 Coach House, The 24 Old Smiddy 25 Crianlarich Store 11 PFK Performance 36 Which bin Douglas McRobbie Electrical 4 Portnellan 28 Eco Carpet Cleaning 39 Post Office 22 which week? Ecological Architects 15 Real Food Cafe 31 Fabric Studio 25 Reid Tree and Garden Services 25 Week beginning Fraser, A.C. 22 Rob Roy Homes 9 Gatehouse Nursery 41 Rock Salt for Sale 30 Gauld, Maureen 40 RTA Plant Hire 33 10th Oct Grey/Green Gaulds Funeral Directors 9 Rural Stirling Housing 10 17th Oct Brown Glenlyon Joinery 11 S. Forster Electrical 7 24th Oct Grey/Green Gourlay 20 Shutters Restaurant 2 31st Oct Brown Grant and Welsh 22 Stirling Enterprises 16 Grant, Charles 29 Stitt Bros 17 7th Nov Grey/Green Grants Laundry 6 The Studio 12 14th Nov Brown Green Welly Stop 14 University Questionnaire 30 21st Nov Grey/Green Hairdressing at Home 29 Violin and Piano Lessons 39 Heart to Heart 25 W. D. Harley Architects 26 28th Nov Brown Heartland Vet Services 21 Window Cleaning 41 Highland Safaris 17 Your Computer Manager 8

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