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KILLIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Issue No. 47 November 1998

Killin News Fork Supper The Killin News Team, hosted a Fork To whet the appetite, the £5 entry ticket work ourselves, thereby saving in the long Supper in the McLaren Hall on Saturday included a free glass of wine, so needless term on printing costs. We are delighted 24th October. More than 120 guests to say, in most cases, this was the first port to report that the sum of £800 was raised. packed the hall and armed with knives as of call. Halfway down the hall, the The Killin News Committee extends its well as forks, got stuck in to a feast of queues could be compared with those at grateful thanks to everyone who dishes, Paprika Chicken, Beef in Red Harrods January Sale - and this was only purchased a ticket, those who donated Wine. Fish Pie, Chicken Stroganoff, the Tombola, which was an immense prizes, both backstage and front of house Spinach Parcels, Hungarian Goulash, success due to the generosity of numerous and all who assisted. Brunswick Stew. Quiches and salad businesses and individuals in Killin and FI galore (to mention just a few!). Even more armoury was required in the form of spoons for Strawberry Pavlova, Chocolate Roulade. Creme Caramel, Fresh Fruit Salad, Meringues which resembled Ben Lawers in winter, Sherry Trifle and Killin Show award winning luxury Chocolate Cake.

as far afield as Perth, and . To avoid a stampede, it was decided to call one table at a time for the CONTENTS main course, via the bar where the guests socialised over yet another glass of wine. No Sun - No Flowers! 3 Two highlights of the evening were the People File 5 Special Prize Draw which was £30 of vouchers donated by Marks and Spencer, McLaren Hall 8 Stirling and was won by Beryl McLean. Killin Community Council 10 The other was the auction of Elizabeth Woods' Chocolate Cake and our Prize Competition 11 impromptu auctioneer for the evening Autumn Antics for 14 was the incredible Charlie Grant. The bidding started at £5 - £10 - £15 - £20. . ., the Green Team then guests began to resemble statues, ter- Poetry 16 rified to blink in case it was taken as a bid, and besides, they still needed their money Glen Dochart Adult 17 The kitchen was a hive of activity for a few more glasses of wine! However, Education Group interspersed with the occasional screech the temptation was too much for Colin of "More Rice Kevin!" or "More spoons McRae and he walked away with a Letters 18 Morag!" Every Killin News Committee bargain at £40! Clubs and Societies 21 Member was present with spouses, family and friends all "press ganged" in, to help This event was held to raise funds for new Newest Residents 25 in every way. computer equipment which will enable us Obituaries 26 to do more of the Killin News compilation Tom Murphy

Will Killin be involved in the Loch If you wish to help shape one of Fencing Contractor Lomond and the National 's first National Parks, get in Park? The answer is a definite, possibly, touch with your Community Council to maybe?! voice your concerns and comments, or All types of fencing work alternatively contact undertaken The Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) role Simon Brooks, Garden, Farm, Forestry etc. is to advise the government on the Proposals for Scottish National Parks, proposal to set up the National Park. To Scottish Natural Heritage, assist the SNH in the consultation 12, Hope Terrace, Corrycharmaig, Glen Lochay process, the Scottish Community EDINBURGH. EH9 2AS Killin FK21 8UA Education Council (SCEC), an Tel: 01567 820308 independent and unbiased body, have Kevin FitzGerald been asked to run a number of public meetings. On 3 November, some 30 members of the public attended one of New Year Dance these meetings held in Village Hall. Local landowners and the farming The Lodge Breadalbane St. Fillans will be holding the traditional New Year Dance in community were all well represented as the McLaren Hall on Friday 1 January 1999. Entry will be by ticket only, which will were the local Community Councils. be on sale from the beginning of December from:- Douglas McRobbie, William Stitt. Alex Stewart, Walter Anderson and David Graham, and cost £4 for adults and £2 for It was evident from the official concession and under 16's. Music will once again be provided by the Tommy Walker presentation that the main aims of the Band and there will also be the usual raffle. Numbers are limited, so make sure you National Park are to protect and get your tickets in plenty of time to avoid disappointment. conserve scenic heritage and provide recreational opportunities but not to create a museum. No decisions have as yet been made and no proposals are cast in stone but consultations are taking place on several key issues. Where should the Killin Outdoor boundaries be? How should the Park be run and by whom? What is the official role of a National Park? Centre and

Opinions voiced were that the need for a Park had resulted from pressure from Mountain Shop urban dwellers wishing to visit the area, rather than from inhabitants of the proposed Park. Concerns voiced by Bigger and Better For Christmas! some major landowners were the problems of car parking, traffic control We are closing at the end of November and visitor land access management. It for a few days for renovations. was strongly felt that local people (those When we re-open we will have more space actually living in the proposed Park area) and a greater selection of goods and gift ideas should be constantly involved. John to tempt you this Christmas, including MacPherson who represented Killin fashionable clothing from Helly Hanson. Community Council stated that at least Ex-hire & new mountain bikes for sale. 51% of the governing body should be local. He also raised his concern that extra Hot Punch and Mince Pies!! "unmanaged" visitor pressure could result in areas immediately outwith the park Remember to come for boundary, this begs the question is it Hot Punch and Mince Pies better to be in the park than just outside it? Other debated points were; the source of on 23rd and 24th December funding, planning control, property values Thank You to all friends and customers and Council taxes. for their support in 1998, SCEC and SNH assured all present that Merry Christmas all though this phase of consultation will end on 30 November, dialogue will from Claire, Jim, Kate and Trevor continue with the Communities and consultation will continue for a Main Street. Killin. considerable period. Tel/Fax 01567 820652 2 Killin & District Telephone Directory J.R.NEWS 1998 Edition Main Street, KILLIN Tel: 01567 820362 A fully updated (to October 1998) edition Cards, Sweets , Toys & of the local Telephone Directory has now and Stationery been produced by Killin News. Literally "hot off the press", our photo shows Wish Everyone the guys at our printers, Stirling All Good Wishes Reprographics, collating the pages. for the Festive Season The directory, which has always been a valued reference, broadly follows the Tel: 01567 820362 familiar pattern of previous issues, but has been expanded to increase its cover and make it even more useful.

WINTER WARMERS There are a number of new ideas : • numbers are now included. • 'Yellow pages' feature our business community more prominently, with a centre section listing local businesses and an outer section of business advertisements. • Mobile, fax and e-mail numbers, reflecting the increasing use of modern means of communication within the area. • A simple street plan of Killin (we had many requests for this).

We are glad to have this opportunity to compliment the Morrisons, who were responsible for earlier editions of the Directory, and to thank them for generously For your Calor Gas, Coal, agreeing that Killin News might continue the project. Peat, Kindling & Paraffin Deliveries Phone Eureka Copies, price £2, are available from: (01567)820 277 386 J R News, Killin Library, Killin News Committee members

Well, not until it was too late! Yes, we all village, but that was after the children's noticed the sudden glow of yellow section of the Killin Floral Awards had sunflowers in full bloom around the been judged. The wonderful summer meant that the sunflower plants grew very The Society, which presents a number of slowly, so an extra month was allowed for talks and lectures throughout the winter, the competition. Mid September and still usually illustrated, had the first speaker of no flowers, or sign of any sun - so the the season in early October. Rachel Clough shields were awarded for the two tallest gave an interesting talk about Kilmartin plants. Kirsty MacPherson obviously has Glen in Mid . This area is unusually the greenest fingers, as her sunflower rich in historic and prehistoric sites. Over grew to over 3 metres tall (10 feet for our five thousand years of human occupation older generation - no Allan, you can't have are covered by the Glen itself, 150 prehis- it in cubits!). John McRae came in toric sites lie with 6 miles of the village of second with just short of 2.5 metres Kilmartin. Standing stones, mysterious (8 feet). markings on the rocks, burial cairns and much more were described accompanied by some very good illustrations. Well done to all the other children who grew sunflower plants. Over 20 Social evenings and outings are part of the youngsters entered initially, but Society's programme. Recently members unfortunately some seeds did not come visited the Transport Museum in Glasgow into contact with the soil! Better luck and the museum of Religious Art. New next year, when the Floral Award members are welcome. The next speaker committee plan to germinate them for you will be Mrs E K Roy on 4 December, the and give you all a plant instead. subject. Alloa Tower Restoration. Meetings are held in the McLaren Lesser Hall at 8 pm. In the meantime, we hope that those of you who had flowers on your plants have If you wish to join or are interested, come saved all the seeds to feed to the birds this along and join us or speak to the Chairman winter Mr Stan Mudd. telephone number 820 363. Gillean Ford

3 Road Carnage Since April, accidents have occurred at an highlight to car drivers and other road rallying on our quaint road! In this issue alarming rate along the length of the users, the likelihood of accidents in this there is also Liz Lambert's poem. It is A85/A85 Stirling to trunk road, area and to bring the catalogue of carnage now up to you to lobby the Scottish Office particularly along the full length of the to their attention. to have something done about this road. highway from . where a Maybe then we won't be delayed from local farmer was killed in a collision Previous measures taken two years ago going about our business whilst between his tractor and a car, to the (without prior local consultation), such as Ambulance technicians wipe up the mess serious collision in Glen Ogle between a bollards on bends, have not resulted in and Lix Toll recover yet another vehicle! police training vehicle and a mini-bus fewer accidents. We would hope for Or more to the point, we could stop carrying elderly American tourists. In other initiatives to attract the attention of thinking that each time we get behind the particular fatalities involving motor road users, for example, large notice wheel and drive this road, it might be our cyclists have reached alarming boards detailing accident statistics for the last - because there will be more proportions this summer. previous six months which would have accidents, until something drastic is done greater visual impact. New actions must - hopefully it won't be you on the The Rural Stirling Outreach Network, as be taken as a matter of urgency. We hope receiving end. but it will be some poor partners with Stirling Council on the that local people will be consulted on the soul! Rural Stirling Transport Working Group, types of safety measures to be has organised a petition to be circulated implemented. A. C. FRASER & SON throughout the local communities along Main Street, Killin this trunk route. The petition seeks to For further information, please contact Tel & Fax (24hr) draw attention to the dreadful carnage Duncan Scott, Chairman, Rural Outreach (01567)820386/820277 which has occurred this year. Completed Network on 01567 830330 or fax 01567 petitions will be passed to the Scottish 830434. Office Development Department (Roads Calor Gas Sales & Service Plumbing, Heating & Section) which has responsibility for Editorial Note: The Killin News has also Electric Contractor safety initiatives on trunk roads. been trying to alert you to the dangers of Power Tool & Plant Hire. this stretch of road. We highlighted the Sales & Repairs We applaud the efforts of Central lay-bys in Glen Ogle, unfenced sheep, the TV Sales & Repair Scotland Police to control speeding in the multitude of white bollards and the Household Electrical Repairs built-up areas, but we look to the Scottish excerpt from the Vancouver Sun which Corgi registered Office for additional measures to encouraged tourists to come and try

4 The Killin "People" File Fairview House John Willison has lived his life in and around Killin. His great grandfather first took the Main Street. Killin tenancy of Kenknock Farm in 1850 and then Acharn a few year later. He and his brother Tel: 01567 820667 Douglas worked Acharn Farm until 1982. when John became semi-retired. At its peak. Acharn farm covered 7000 acres with 1700 ewes, 50 cattle and employed 5 men.

John has been active in most areas of Killin life, he was the first Chairman of the Killin Young Farmers (disbanded in the late 1960's due to the lack of young farmers!), a member of Killin Mountain Rescue Team from the early 1950's until his knees and chest gave out. and a keen curler and bowler. Rick and Joan offer a warm welcome in the friendly comfort of He met his wife Jan when she came here on holiday and married her in 1958. They have their guest house 1 son. 3 daughters and a dog called Max. at competitive rates

Interviewer's Note: To get a real sense of Rubbish ! John's answers, each should be prefaced If you had to live somewhere else, where by the words "Oh Hell now..." and end would it be? One again the problem of people leaving with "Damn fine"! Further west - anywhere as long as it was litter about the Sports Pavilion, the Round not an island. House in Breadalbane Park and the Bowling Favourite place around Killin? Green is giving rise to concern. It is a pity Anywhere in Glen Dochart or Glen Favourite journey ? that what has been gained by the village Lochay. I love the view from Acharn hill When I was a child we went from Killin with a lot of expense and effort is being and round. to Arisaig by train, I've never forgotten it. spoiled by the irresponsibility of a few. I've never been abroad, never really Broken bottles, tin cans, fag ends, stale spilt What have been the major changes fancied it! beer, match sticks and debris spoil things for in the Killin area? other people. Why should the others have In both Glens there has been a massive Where would you like to visit? to act as litter collectors for the thoughtless decline in the number of people, there The , south Skye, north few? used to be shepherds in every house. The west of Poolewe, and . Thanks to the group of young volunteers decline began after the war and has con- who cleaned up the last mess and the older tinued. Favourite book? folk who tidy up on a continuing basis. I really enjoyed "A Herd of Red Deer" by There has been an increase in the number Frank Fraser Darling of trees, mainly spruce, which have ruined the views and lead to reduced graz- Favourite music? Neil J MacKenzie ing by stock. It has also led to a decline Scottish fiddle music. in birds. When we had Acharn. every year there would be lots of nesting Any regrets? / would like to thank all curlews and I never learned to play an instrument. peewits, now there are hardly any. There My father was a fiddler and my uncle my customers are also fewer crops grown, each farm Campbell was a piper and judge of piping. over the past year and used to grow its own, I can't think of a wish them all a farm around here that grows cereal crops Any unfulfilled ambitions? Merry Christmas for animal feed. The climate has also My day for ambitions is long past! changed. It is much wetter and the and a Guid '99 winters milder, I remember my first Any advice to the young? lambing year. 1947, coldest I've ever Who am I to give advice to young folk?! known! DB

JOB VACANCY FOR SALE Breadalbane Cottages Self-catering We have a vacancy for a person full time Xmas Bargains - Jewels within our shop. Ideally the person Assorted Selection Brooches, S.T.B. 4 Crown Commended would have some interest in outdoor Earrings and Necklaces pursuits but not essential. All half original Price To view phone 820212 Job share applicants considered Applicants to start first week in January Warm up for Xmas 2 Single Cotton Bedspreads Apply to Trevor seldom used - newly drycleaned c/o Killin Outdoor Centre white with pastel flowers Killin, Perthshire & Mountain Shop Cost £50 each Sell for £20 each Tel/Fax: 01567 820386 Tel: (01567) 820652 Phone 820212 Contact: Mrs Dani Grant Breadalbane House, Killin 5 Membership - Prison Visiting Committee

Stirling Council is responsible for Fiona and Alan Garnier wish to extend a warm welcome to everyone in making some of the appointments to the Killin and look to the past for some of their inspiration - see John Visiting Committees for Glenochil and McPherson's thanks to his former customers in 1872. Vale Adult Prisons. Service as a Member of a Prison Visiting However, times have changed and Fiona and Alan have plenty of Committee is recognised as a public inspiration of their own for the Hotel's future. Having lived in the area duty. The Visiting Committee acts as an independent observer on behalf of for many years, they have decided to make the Killin Hotel their home the Secretary of State for Scotland. from home which gives Fiona an ideal opportunity to expand her excellent culinary skills. The main duty of the Committee is to satisfy itself as to the state and administration of the prison and, in particular, the treatment of convicted and remand prisoners. The work of a Visiting Committee can be complex, at times highly sensitive, and not a little time consuming. It can also be very rewarding.

Members of the Committee receive no payment but travelling expenses are paid, and in some circumstances, loss of earnings can be re-imbursed.

As part of its commitment to Social Inclusion, Stirling Council is inviting applications to fill appointments on Prison Visiting Committees. A Prison Visiting Appointment Panel will select and interview candidates and the final nominations will be approved by Stirling Council.

Further information and application forms from: Ann Dromgoole. Civic Services Democratic Support Services, Stirling Council, Viewforth, Stirling. FK8 2ET, Tel. 01786 4432%.

Counselling Bereavement Relationship difficulties Life changes Coping with illness or abuse Anxiety and Panic Attacks NHS and Private patients welcome

For an appointment or further information contact: If you want to enjoy the Christmas & New Year Celebrations without the Charlotte Blythe hassle and hard work we've got the perfect solution come to the (Diploma in Counselling) Killin Hotel for your festivities. Booking from now on. University of Strathclyde on 01567 820701 In strictest confidence

6 Killin Hotel Festive Fayre Menu during December £15.50 The Neuk Chef's Home Made Lentil and Bacon Soup with a Crispy Roll Succulent Prawns & Melon served on a Crispy Bed of Lettuce Chef's Home Made Duck & Orange Pate with Hot Toast

Traditional Roast Turkey served with Bacon, Chipolatas & Cranberry Sauce Fillet of Tayside Salmon served with a Tarragon & Lemon Butter Aberdeen Angus Roast Beef served in a Rich Red Wine Sauce 17a Main Street, Callander Mushroom & Chestnut Parcel with Stout & Stilton The above dishes will be served with Chef's Choice of Potatoes & Vegetables Tel: 01877 330200 People: Home Made Sherry Trifle Festive foods and wines Selection of Cold Sweets Dried fruits, nuts and spices Cheese & Biscuits Coffee & Mince Pies A special Christmas gift: Ease away aches and pains Killin Hotel Xmas Lunch with a warm soothing Festive Fayre Table d'hote Menu natural wheat bag £24.50 per person

Highland Game Soup Pets: Chef's Parsnip & Apple Soup Remember Fan of Chilled Melon with Forest Berries and Fruit Sorbet your pets Mushroom Caps filled with Local Haggis & Laced with a Whisky Sauce this Christmas

Traditional Roast Turkey accompanied by Chipolata Sausage. Cranberry & Port Sauce Choose from our large selection Roast Lamb Crusted with Coriander & Apple of winter coats, Christmas Seared Scotch Salmon with an Avocado Salsa served on a Bed of Potato & Chive Hash treats, toys and stockings Vegetable Stroganoff and Wild Rice Selection of Chef's Vegetables & Potatoes Howard Gee

Christmas Pudding & Brandy Sauce or Cold Sweet Selection Selection of Scottish Cheese & Biscuits Freshly Brewed Coffee with cream & Hot Sweet Mince Pies

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7 McLaren Hall - The Beginning In the early thirties, Mr Archibald there is no doubt that the McLaren Hall McLaren, a retired farmer who lived at is in need of refurbishment. Many of Dall Lodge, Killin, desired that a town you will remember the entertaining hall should be provided for the events held in the Hall, from dances and inhabitants of Killin and surrounding ceilidhs to beetle drives and coffee Inversay House in Killin, operated by district. At the time, Tralee (now Killin mornings. The McLaren Hall was Mrs Gillian Ford, has beaten off stiff Crafts and Grant's Laundry) was the indeed the envy of many villages and competition to be shortlisted as finalist building used as the village hall. towns in Perthshire. in the Best B&B/Guest House category of the Simply the Best Tourism Awards Following the death of Mr McLaren in The present Trustees (William Stitt Snr, 1998. June 1933. the sum of £9000 was builder - Graham Wilson, Woollen bequeathed to the executors of his estate Mills - Gilbert Christie, Farmer - John This award scheme - which is open to for the sole purpose of building a town Willison, Retired Farmer - David Syme. over 2,700 tourism business throughout hall - £7000 was used for the erection of GP - Christopher McLarty, Caretaker, the Argyll, the Isles. Loch Lomond. the building and £2000 was entrusted to Colin McRae, Master Butcher and Stirling & Trossachs area - is sponsored an endowment fund from which any Elizabeth Woods), together with by Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd and the income had to be used for the upkeep of Committee Members, have a "Vision Area Tourist Board. the building. He expressed a wish that for the Millennium". A five year plan the building be called "The McLaren unveiled at the recent AGM includes a The objective of the scheme is to Town Hall", and that his executors total revamp of the heating system, encourage high quality products and should appoint eight trustees to manage modernised kitchen, new toilets, new service throughout the local tourist the same. chairs and an overhaul of the balcony industry and the awards are based on along with many other improvements. nominations from visitors, followed by His deed of trust stated, "The Trustees It is a huge undertaking which will a careful judging process. shall hold the McLaren Town Hall in all involve Grant Aid and many Fund times coming for the benefit of Raising Events. Already this year, over Tourist Board Chairman. Cllr Billy the inhabitants of Killin and the £5000 has been spent on the external Petrie. said: "This year we received a surrounding district". The constitution maintenance of the building, with new record number of nominations - over can be viewed in the Killin Library. windows to the caretaker's house, 1,200 - from visitors who were keen to The eight Trustees were: James upgrading of the drainage system, along award those businesses where they Davidson McRae, Auctioneer - John with general builderwork. The spring receive great service. The judges have a George Skelton, Factor of Dall Lodge - of 1999 will see a total repaint of the difficult time ahead to select the win- James McRaw MA, Schoolhouse - exterior which will complete the ners from such a high calibre shortlist." George Munro Hood, Bridge of Lochay external programme. Hotel - Rev. Donald Thomson BD - Eric The winners will be announced on 7th Wilson, Woollen Mills - Douglas It is hoped that the people of Killin and December. The finalists are: Willison, Farmer and Alexander District will continue to support the Old Manse Guest House. Oban Henderson. present Trustees and Committee Brook Linn Country House. Callander Members in the every day running of Inversay House. Killin. At Martinmas 1934, the McLaren Hall the Hall - remember, the McLaren Hall was opened to the people of Killin and belongs to every one of us. District. Colin McRae "EUREKA!" Sixty-four years on, after having served HARDWARE the village through good times and bad, Main Street, Killin

Keycutting • Glass cut to size Watch, calculator & hearing aid batteries DOUGLAS McROBBIE Paint • Ironmongery • Kitchenware Electrical Contractors Household • Electrical • Giftware Christmas Lights, etc. All Types of Electrical Installation Intruder & Fire Detection Systems We now sell & deliver coal, peat, Portable Appliance Testing paraffin and kindlings Laburnum Villa, Craignavie Road Killin, Perthshire Season's Greetings Telephone: (01567) 820374 to all customers Fax:(01567) 820782 Season's Greetings to all customers Tel: 820277 tel/Fax 820386 (24hr) 8 COMMENT ERIC MCALLISTER

Following on from the success of the out at the next Cancer Research Coffee CARPET FITTER Killin News Fork Supper, several Morning on 28 November 1998 when a members of the Killin News Committee selection will be on display for villagers "Tredaire" attended the AGM of the McLaren Hall to make comment on. The Committee Committee on 29 October 1998 in the are to be congratulated on turning the Tel: (01567)820359 Lesser McLaren Hall. Like any well financial situation of the Hall round from planned military operation, we went a loss to a small profit. But, with an SPECIALIST ON ALL "tooled up" ready for a battle over the antiquated heating system, floor boards so FLOOR COVERINGS extremely poor facilities which thin they cannot be sanded any more. masquerade as a kitchen and which we toilets which require total refurbishment, had to endure on our fund raising night. balcony & stairs needing attention - they Season's Greetings To our surprise and delight, we were are the first to admit that it will be a long to all Customers immediately disarmed when we haul, but at the end of the day Killin will discovered that everyone present was on have reputedly the best village hall in the same side, fighting for the same thing Perthshire. Telephone: (01567)820342 - an improved and modernised McLaren Hall. Incidentally, we recently attended a meeting of the Killin Community Council The relatively new McLaren Hall and a question put forward by them to Committee have been working hard in an Killin residents is what can Killin do to attempt to improve the fabric of the mark the end of the Millennium. How Beechcroft, Main Street building. But neither Rome nor the about our own Millennium Dome in the Killin, Perthshire FK21 8UT Millennium Dome was built in a day and form of a fully refurbished McLaren Hall Tiling, Artexing, Graining, Ragrolling. Sponging, Stripping unfortunately Killin does not have £64 - one thing is certain, the McLaren Hall Paper Hanging, Cornicing, million to spend! They have achieved a will be standing and used to full capacity Fire Proofing, Carpet and great deal - the external maintenance in years to come when the Millennium Upholstery Cleaning Services programme should be completed by the Dome is no longer! Season's Greetings spring new chairs (hooray!) are to all customers imminent and we shall all get to try them Editor JOHN McRAE FAMILY BUTCHER

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proposed new development at the old Killin mart and stated that ESW had advised Champion Internet Community Council the Planning Committee that houses 12 King Street. , Perthshire. FK16 6DN should not be built within 200 metres of A meeting was held of the Killin the sludge work due to foul smells. We can help you to promote Community Council on 13 October. In your business on the internet. addition to the committee there were Pat Christie was advised that although five members of the public, two of the Community Council had alerted Effectively designed internet whom represented the Killin News. Stirling Council to the problem of the Also in attendance was Mr Sandy Road being washed away, no web sites at competitive rates. McCredie of East of Scotland Water action had as yet been taken and no who had been invited to answer response had been received following Free advice always available. questions and listen to grievances about the letter written to K. Campbell, the the contamination of Killin's water in Community Councillor. September 1997. The £900,000 tel: (01786)841915 treatment works had only opened in It was agreed to display notices November 1996 but unforeseen advertising future Community Council email: [email protected] problems, due to heavy rainfall (!) meetings in the Post Office as well as http://www.championinternet.com resulted in the "boil water" incident. the public noticeboard. Mr McCredie unreservedly apologised for this, gave a detailed explanation on Millennium Project how the contamination had occurred The Killin Community Council are the voice of the people of Killin. They work and assured Killin that new measures hard in their own time for the benefit of us all. They are not mind readers, they being undertaken which should be need you to tell them what project you think would be suitable for Killin to completed by May 1999, will ensure undertake for the Millennium. So get your thinking caps on, discuss with the that this situation does not happen family over dinner, come up with some ideas - no matter how far fetched (maybe again. not a dome!), large or small projects, they will listen. Bill Rew, Lismore, Manse On a slightly different vein, Mr. Road, Killin is the Chairman of your Community Council - send him your McCredie voiced his opinion on the suggestions or write to us at the Killin News, we would love to hear from you. 10 The Bank of Scotland in Killin has kindly offered to sponsor three Prize Winning Christmas competitions in the Killin News. KILLIN Section One Wishing all customers The first section is open to ALL children of Primary School Age and younger. We a Very Merry Christmas want you to draw and colour in a picture (paint, crayon or pencil) with the theme & a Happy New Year Come and see our selection of Of Christmas or Winter Time in Killin. The artists of the best TWO pictures will Toys Slocking Fillers Calendars each receive £10. Pictures must be accompanied by your name, address and age. Paperbacks Children's Books Camera & film Christmas cards Winning pictures will be printed in the next issue of the Killin News. So come Killin Christmas Cards on Mums & Dads. Grannies & Granddads, and teachers - get the children moti- ian & Frances McLaggan vated and send us in the pictures or hand them to any Killin News Committee Tel: 01567 820201 Member before Hogmanay.

Section Two Killin and The second section is open to all young adults who are at secondary school. Again Parish Church all entries must be accompanied by your name, address and age and must be received by us before Hogmanay. The title of this section is; "Hold The Front It was a memorable day in the Kirk on Page". Sunday 25th October 1998.

You can use your computer (if Santa was really good to you!) or draw and layout on Within the morning service, which always a piece of paper a front page for the Killin News. You write the articles, insert the turns an ordinary Sunday into something photos or drawings, choose the subjects and contents - it's all yours - but remember more special, a new elder was ordained. we will be printing the best front page we receive so keep it "Village Readable"! Linda Frost joins the Kirk Session from a The prize in this category is £20 to the winner judged to have produced the best front background of having explored the page. eldership at a couple of meetings for all elders led by the minister. Section Three The third competition is open to all adults (who have left school - ah those were Long service certificates were also the days!). Ten general knowledge questions for you below. All entries must be presented to a number of people who have received by us before Hogmanay and must be accompanied by your name and been faithful in the work of the church for address - (age not a requirement!) and the first correct entry pulled from the bag a long time. All of these are notable and will win £20. individuals are to be commended on their vision and staying power. Certainly the Church here in Killin are glad to have /. Which River flows through Killiecrankie? such folk in their midst. 2. What is the Gaelic name for Edinburgh? 3. Who was British Prime Minister from 1963 - 64? Willie Allan 4. In which foreign city was Rudyard Kipling born? Citation: As an elder for 43 years and a 5. Darwin, Australia was devastated by Cyclone Tracy on which date? member of the choir for over 60 years. 6. Who wrote the Scottish song "Roamin' in the Gloamin"? 7. Which famous actor did Audrey Hepburn star with in David Bowser "Love in the Afternoon"? Citation: As an elder for 43 years 8. The acronym DOS in computer-speak means what? 9. What is the currency of Iceland? Gilbert Christie 10. What does the Beaufort Scale measure? Citation: As an elder for 23 years and as Clerk to the Congregational Board for Hope these keep you all occupied over the Festive Season. Have a very merry over 25 years Christmas and a happy New Year from all of the Killin News Team. Gladys Farquharson Citation: As leader of the Sunday School Three Generations On Schiehallion for over 23 years

On Sunday 6 September, in thick mist, on the summit of Schiehallion, three generations John Laurie of the Morrison family from Pier Road were part of a group of fifteen friends and fellow Citation: As an elder for 50 years climbers of son Gordon who had just completed the full quota of Munros. John and Nobel (Granny and Granpa), son Gordon (the climber), and his younger brother Douglas Jack Rough with two of his children, Stuart and Shona, made up a family group whose age range Citation; As an elder for 34 years spanned 10-77 years. Gordon's achievement was marked by the traditional dram and toast as we huddled round the summit cairn. For the two senior members of the group, Mr & Mrs N Inglis this was also a final celebration, marking the completion of their "bag" of Munros - all Citation: As Beadles for over 30 years four of them! Phil Simpson 11 • A poor public transport system Setting up adult learning centres at Council Takes • Lack of affordable housing McLaren and High To The Country • Lower levels of service delivery Schools Increasing the number of school Stirling Council has already built up boards by 10% Stirling Council has unveiled its plans an impressive record in rural areas, Pupil Councils in every to help revitalise the rural areas. It such as the Stirling Mushroom Farm, rural school has produced the first draft "Rural the Trossachs Trail Programme, Assisting agricultural Strategy" which spells out a three- progressing the new £15 million year programme on issues such as diversification Balfron High School, the £3.5 million public transport, rural exclusion, child Expanding out of school care to McLaren Leisure Centre, 60 more care, economic development, housing 1 in 4 neighbourhoods by 2001 nursery places, business workshop and community care. About 90% of Helping to fund new and better units at Lagrannoch, rates relief for the Stirling Council area is classified transport services village shops, care and repair service rural, supporting 23,000 people. Modernising village halls. for elderly residents, revitalising More people are moving into the rural community councils and setting up areas than are moving out. Contact Don Monteith area forums. for more information: 01786 443362 The Rural Strategy issues which the Key proposals include: Council needs to address are: • Extra money for rural schools • Unemployment • Link officers supporting isolated Editorial Note: • Insecure employment rural schools We note that the McLaren Hall • Lack of further education • Development of information Management Committee received a opportunities technology in local libraries Standard Grant of £1,500 from • Poor access to central services • Establishment of a new Stirling Council, very generous - but Local Office in Aberfoyle perhaps in the light of the £millions • Setting up joint health and social being spent in Callander they could care services be "arm wrestled" out of a substantial • Encouraging rural credit unions amount more towards modernisation Coal Company • Creating 50 new homes and of the Hall? rehabilitating 10 more empty Wester Jawcrags, Slammannan properties Nr. Falkirk Deliveries Friday

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12 DANGER Panto Season Approaching!

Yes, it's that time of year again, when the sight of an approaching drama club member usually means that they want to beg, borrow or steal something for use in the show. Faithful friends from previous years are busily trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear as the costumes (over 60 of them) start to take shape for this year's production - SINBAD THE SAILOR by Paul Reakes.

To follow the success of last year's show will not be an easy task - an outstanding dame with even more outstanding attributes will be remembered for some time (as will the dances including a Gavotte, a Spice Girl routine and a Maypole dance), but rest assured that the production team have more than a few surprises up their sleeves. Colourful costumes and magnificent "Eastern" sets will be the backdrop for songs, comedy routines and of course, belly dancing.

A beautiful Princess Yasmin is whisked away on a magic carpet by Scottish Licensed Trade Award the evil magician Vazar to the Valley of the Skulls, but don't worry, Sinbad We are pleased to report that John Shuttleworth, and partners of the Coach House Hotel. and friends will set sail in the Golden has come joint second in the 1998 Scottish Licensed Trade News Awards, in the Hawk on a rescue mission ... no prizes category of Independent Pub Caterer. Our photo shows John (with the beard), his wife for guessing the outcome, but watch and sons, and the helpers who contributed to their success. The Shuttleworth family have not been in Killin very long, so it is good to see them doing so well. out for the Giant Roc Bird! Congratulations to them on settling in so quickly and for winning the award. The show takes place on 14, 15 and 16 January 1999, but please note that this year the Thursday performance is a matinee for school parties and ticket holders only. Tickets will be on sale at the usual venues prior to Christmas for those looking for a gift idea. Autumn Antics For The Green Team Rememberance Service Who needs time-lapse photography when the Green Team and Killin Out of School Care are about? When they met up at Ben Lawers they looked at how flowers grow from seeds, which involved miming the whole process from seed, through flowering, to producing new seeds. The different ways flowers have of spreading their seeds was graphically demonstrated using props from the £ Shop!

Later in the autumn we looked more closely at how various plants make sure that their seeds are spread out. Poor Andrew needed to wash his clothes after being sprayed by several puff balls (alias Green Team members)! We have also been finding out about where animals live and how pollution can be passed through the food chain.

As the nights draw in. the Green Team continue to meet once a month (except December) at Lynedoch. Activities planned for the winter include TV appearances for the members, looking at how glaciers are formed and a look at whales and dolphins.

We are very pleased that some pupils from Crianlarich Primary School have been On Sunday 8th November, a travelling down to join in the activities over the last few months and would be pleased Remembrance Service was held at the to welcome any new pupils from Killin Primary. Ask Mrs Frost for details of dates. Killin War Memorial. The service was presented by the Rev. John Lincoln of Helen Cole the local Parish Church and Professor J. Somerville of the Scottish Episcopal Church. A wreath was laid by Mrs Judy Baron of Auchlune

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14 Killin Heritage Society/ National Trust for Scotland One day, towards the end of September, leaded them into the rocks. A brightly about midway into our stag stalking clad figure came towards us, a walker Some 20 Heritage society members who season, we planned to stalk Beinn nan on his way up from , so we man the Trust's Moirlannaich property Oighreag (pronounced Ben nan-awe- walked along together exchanging deer throughout the summer were rick and means Hill of the Cloud Berry). talk until we parted - he to return to entertained at Cruachan Coffee Shop on The light wind was south east in the Glen Lyon and us to head down to stalk 1 October. glen, deer tend to like these slopes in round a group of deer to approach them such conditions and it was likely that downwind. Alex Lindsay, Central Tayside & we would be able to spy them there as it Regional Director for the Trust. is sheltered. At about 3,000 feet, several dotterel welcomed the volunteers and reported took off and passed overhead. These on the position regionally. The day began very misty with no hills rare migrants still nest on some of our visible at all, so the start was delayed. hills, their ghostly cry echoed as they Visitor numbers, although down overall During the course of the morning, the went. We had only dropped down by (10% nationally), were up at the Ben mist began to burn off to reveal hills up about 100 feet when a red admiral Lawers Visitor Centre where the to about 1,000 feet so we decided to set butterfly passed by. At this point we displays have been rejuvenated. off. The stalking guest that day was a had to wait whilst the deer crossed an Moirlannaich had 877 visitors, an well known wildlife artist who open corrie, when they began grazing increase which will be augmented now appreciated immensely this scene of ris- amongst rocks on the other side, we that a notice has been erected at the foot ing mist. could then make our way across the of Glen Lochay. The Rangers office corrie making use of what cover there has been moved to Lynedoch and full The day cleared to a bright warmth as was. But the cloud began to draw in use is being made of the building. A we made the pleasant climb to about again and the deer had been swallowed room may be available for meetings 2,500 feet. It was here we ate our up in the mist, not to be seen again that other than Trust business. "piece", with the lovely panorama of day. Glen Lyon spread out below us. Beyond Public Relations Officer, Isla McLeod, the march (boundary) on Meggernie One of my best remembered days was gave an illustrated lecture portraying ground, we watched and listened to when an eagle took a hare almost at my other regional features including Barry several stags roaring to each other and feet, the hare struggled so much that the Mill and the Angus Fair at the House of chivvying their hinds to keep them eagle lost hold and dropped it. It fell Durn. Heritage members drew Mr. grouped together. It made an excellent about ten feet, then in true "Bugs Lindsay's attention to the condition of floorshow. Two ptarmigan, always Bunny" fashion, got up and bounded the path at the side of the house, the trusting and almost tame birds, off! damp that is still gaining access at the approached us from the rocks and took "Hingin lum" of the rank growth on the off over us toward Meall Ghaordaidh Good days out on the hill are not just a site of the Snowberry Patch. (Meal Girday). hunt and kill but a chance to gain more awareness and spend time in quiet A very good tea was served by Maureen After lunch, we continued up and along surroundings alongside nature's full Campbell at Cruachan Coffee Shop. the old march fence, the metal posts still time inhabitants. Heritage members wish to thank standing after years in the wind, snow Yvonne McPherson for her help and and mist. We wondered about the men Tim Frost support over the season. who had carried them up there and

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15 Elephants

Visit Killin! Emma Paterson and David Bowser's poetic soap opera has inspired, it would appear, half the village, to become budding poet laureates! Unfortunately, for reasons of space Sandy Graham and Iain McGregor ONLY, we are unable to print them all in this issue - but don't despair we will hold them found two "beasts" in Killin and took for future issues. We hope you enjoy the two in this issue. them to the National Trust for Scotland Rangers at Lynedoch. The hungry The Daily Drive To Work monsters entertained both members of the Green Team and a group of Pulling out of Ardchyle Heading down Glen Ogle, The road ahead looks clear, volunteers who were staying. They Not a car in sight, Suddenly, behind me, But glancing in my mirror, were then released back to the wild Someone at the speed of light. I see a lorry crowds my rear. amongst a large patch of willowherb. Experience informs me He follows as I overtake, The fierce looking, greeny-brown That this one will not wait, Keeping inches from my boot, caterpillars are the larvae of one of Will he slow politely? I slow my speed to 50, Britain's largest insects, the Elephant No - he'll accelerate. At which the lorry hoots! Hawkmoth. Although they grow up to nearly 9 cm and are aggressive looking, This means he'll overtake me He hasn 't seen the road works, the large eye-spot and hook are just As I'm nearing the hill's brow; The traffic lights are red, for show and the caterpillars are Having finished his manoeuvre, The lorry's brakes squeal frantically, completely harmless. These features He'll be holding me up now. I sit in helpless dread. are to frighten predators, so when disturbed the snout shrinks back into the As he chugs up Glen Ogle Luckily, his brakes hold out, eye-spot region which then swells up I inhale his toxic fumes, I live to tell the tale and the head sways menacingly from His species almost always drive And do 40 through Lochearnhead side to side. Battered old saloons. A whiter shade of pale.

The caterpillars feed on willowherb. Bx now, of course, I cannot pass, The lorry hurtles past me bedstraws and fuchsia, so are often Oncoming cars approach But slows up on the hill Whilst our speed's reduced to 33 found around parks and in gardens. Does all this sound familiar? Behind a Highland Coach. Have you written out your will? They overwinter in soil and the moth which emerges is a beautiful bronzy- The coach parks in a lay-by Why not delay your date with fate green and pink. (One just up from a bend) Each day, before you leave, I calculate just 16 miles Use some tips from the list below, Elephant Hawkmoths were until Before my journey's end. You'll be laughing up your sleeve. recently only found as far north as the south and west of Scotland. However, Happy safe motoring - L Reg Mini their numbers have increased in the past Liz Lambert. Ardchyle. by Killin 5 years and they have been recorded as far north as Lairg. Railway Echoes Anna Griffith There is something missing in Killin If time stood still the years have flown Seasonal Ranger Naturalist Something that would seem a sin The railway track is overgrown So bad to think she did refrain Yet still between those hillsides snug That lusty little village train. Are echoes of the village pug.

She took us part to school and back Of fun on board there was no lack, This verse was composed by Norma "EUREKA!" One carriage and an engine, she Macarthur (George Bickerton's sister). PET FOODS & ACCESSORIES would puff and toot in time for tea. She was born in Edinburgh in 1940 and Bulk & Loose Animal Foods brought up in Killin. She became a nurse Small Animal Foods Up and down the line she 'd go and emigrated to Canada in 1963 and Taking people to and fro Australia before returning to Scotland in Dog Beds • Cat Baskets Till it was ruled without compunction 1976. Hutches • Cages • Aquariums No more journeys to the junction. She now lives in Edinburgh. One of Wild bird seed only 28p lb. A blow to village life was this verses in a little book called Rhyme & Bird nuts only 58p lb. The parting and the farewell kiss Reason (many memories of Killin area). 25kg nuts only £22.00 Then with a last reluctant roar The village train was heard no more. Tel: (01567)820277 16 GRANT AND Kate's-Cakes WELSH (Sole proprietor: A Grant)

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Computing: Introduction to Desk Top Publishing - 10 weeks (2 hours per week) starts 25 January 1999 at Crianlarich. Contact Julie Rhys on 01567 820851.

Short Courses: Arrangements are in hand for 3 or 4 week courses on Cookery and Flower Arranging.

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17 New Faces on the Killin Education Scene 4 Course Christmas Menu George Weir is the new teacher of Primary 5/6 in the Killin Primary School. George £14 is a highly experienced primary teacher Lunch & Dinner who taught for 16 years, in a promoted Bookings for parties large and small post, in Birmingham. He was very pleased to come to Killin, certainly a smaller school but, as he says, much more enjoyable. He Thank You for your custom. is pleased with the strong parental interest Have a Merry Christmas and shown by the mums and dads as to what's a Happy New Year going on in the school, and the children actually listen to him and want to learn. After Birmingham, he and his wife Helen Main Street, Killin (see below), are pleased to be in a part of Tel: 01567 820314 the world they like very much - and for George it's a homecoming as he hails from George Weir, new teacher Primary School Stirling. (above) and Helen Weir the new head of Killin Nursery with her children (below). Ladies/Gents Hairdressing at home

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18 LETTERS Dear Editor I would sincerely like it to be known that the young cats roving around at Manse Dear Editor Road are not my responsibility, Editorial Impartiality ? although I have looked after their moth- er for over 2 years when she was left to In the last two issues of the Killin News, there have been comments, when reporting some wander as a stray. I am getting on in of the village events, which, in my opinion have created a change in the previous stand years and very disabled and I am find- of impartiality for which the publication has been known. There are many outside influ- ing it very difficult to cope with all these ences which need to be taken into account when planning events, particularly the cats. There are four kittens and they all Festival and the Highland Games. The main objective of these activities is to regener- follow the mother over to my house, ate interest in visitors to come to the area, attend these events, and hopefully discover or I have phoned the RSPCA several times rediscover the other facilities and activities which are available, and to come back as to see if they can help - but no luck. part of a planned break. This has been achieved in some part, and the spending power I would like the woman to whom the of our visitors has bettered the economy of the village. Over the days when the events mother cat really belongs, to do her best take place, there are the obvious outlets which gain immediately and later the wider ben- to have the cat neutered, thereby efit come in offseason reinvestment. stopping the spread of even more kittens. I have tried everything to get To comment constructively requires investigation of the facts as to why decisions are this seen to but no one wants to know. taken. The committees which voluntary spend their time in organising the two mentioned events have gained considerable experience over five years, and their I am very fond of animals and would be decisions are made to gain the best possible results. The timing of the days when they relieved and happy to know that some- take place depends on where other similar attractions are being held, and the type of activities or who will be appearing and when, are influenced by what or who is avail- one would really do something about able. The support of the local community is essential to the success of each venture, but the matter. Please, please, someone, the final financial outcome is the responsibility of the elected members of the Initiative. somewhere try to help. Thank you.

The power of the broadsheets and that of the popular press can play a major part in Kathy Dynowski, influencing the public, hut papers such as the Killin News should be, as it Manse Road, Killin. states in its Editorial Policy, an informative, accurate, information journal. The knowledgeable local community are capable of making up their own minds as to whether the events are worth while. Dear Editor AJM Stewart, 2 Dochart Road. Killin. I would like to let everyone know that Editorial Comment: To prove our "Editorial Impartiality" this letter has been printed totally unedited.. If we were made aware of exactly where our impartiality is questioned, the final amount raised by my we could respond appropriately. sponsored haircut was nearly £700. This sum was divided into halves, one to Cancer Research Scotland and the Dear Editor My two elder brothers and I were all born other to MacMillan Nurses. Letters of in the Killin Hotel, which was run by my acknowledgement have been received Curling Club parents. In those days the salmon fishing from the two organisations with grateful was a very important part of the business thanks to all concerned. I would like to take this opportunity of with large daily catches being dispatched thanking Mr John Willison for his by the evening train to all parts of the The treatment is going extremely well co-operation in arranging to receive the country. Following my father's death, my despite the uncomfortable side effects Curling Stones won by my late father. mother lived for many years at Tignduin. and the most recent x-ray indicates that Captain Henry James Knight, in 1903 and My father served in the Black Watch and the tumour is shrinking fast. I would for passing them on to the Killin District was killed on 21 March 1918 while like to thank everyone for their serving in the 6th Battalion - his name Curling Association for posterity. magnificent support, good wishes and features on the Killin War Memorial. encouragement. It has meant a lot and The inscription on the respective handles has helped me greatly in getting over is interesting and states "Presented by I was delighted to read through your this iniquitous disease. Thank you John Stroyan Esq. MP, Killin District paper that the Curling Club has been Killin. Curling Association. H J Knight 1903". active these past years and utilising some My late mother who became a war widow rinks little used for many years. I wish to in March 1918. cherished the curling take this opportunity of wishing the Club Roger E Lambert. stones and upon her death, they passed to every success in the future. Ardchyle Farm, by Killin. me as the only remaining son. Because of my own advancing years and on account Harry H Knight, Major (Retd), of our long standing roots in Killin, I felt Weybridge, Surrey. it only right that the curling stones should return "home".

19 Dear Editor Dear Editor Dear Editor

With reference to the People File about I refer to the letter from Alan E Jenner 1 feel as a responsible dog owner, who Dr Mairi, I would like to point out my which appeared in the last edition of the has lived in this beautiful area, for some views of village life. Killin News. 12 years, that 1 must reply to the very- sad letter from Mr. Jenner, published in As one gets older you think back on As occupier of one of "the neighbouring your last issue. your childhood days, of our poor little enclosures which flank three side of my school and it is sad to see all the garden " at Ge Leith and also owner of a I regularly walk and run many of the "worthies" passing on. Where has all pet rabbit and a dog, I must assume that local woodland walks, and have to dis- the caring and helping of one another I am one of those accused of spoiling pute the assertion made that it is neces- gone? Everyone seems so full of Mr Jenner's peaceful enjoyment of his sary to "carry several changes of themselves now-a-days. premises. clothes etc". Nothing disgusts me more than seeing filth left on pavements, but 1 One person who has always been high I cannot deny that our Border Collie is have to say this is very rarely the case in in my estimation was her father - Dr allowed to roam our garden four or five and around Killin. Duncan MacColl - he was a wonderful time daily for spells of up to ten minutes person, always so caring and friendly to and that she may bark two or three I have found that in the main most of the everyone. Dr Mairi followed in his times during each outing. local dogs are well behaved, not only to footsteps in more than one way. I Occasionally she encounters another humans, but also to each other. Of remember the night her dear father neighbour's dog and they "chat" for a course from time to time dogs bark, in passed away, I had to take a patient few minutes under the garden fence exactly the same way that humans play- down to the surgery at 11 pm as he had after which one or the other dog is loud music, or roar through the town fallen and split his head. Dr Mairi called away. late at night. 1 ask you which is the attended to him although it was worst evil. Christmas time, she performed her duty Since 1 have received no previous by stitching his head. Nothing was an complaints, I assumed, wrongly, it My own dog is always under control, effort for her, day or night, she was would appear in the opinion of Mr and quietly goes about "his patch", always there for you. She is a credit to Jenner, that this was an acceptable part occasionally getting excited when cats our village and we should all be proud of life in a friendly neighbourhood. But and rabbits invade his space. You can- to have had two such wonderful people each of us is entitled to our opinion and not fault this. Dogs also give close in our village. to the pursuit of our pleasures, and comfort and companionship to humans however coarse or common a dog's of all ages, in addition to acting as bur- L. MacKenzie, bark appears to Mr Jenner, my family glar alarms to warn of intruders. 1 Stewart Road, Killin enjoy having a dog in the house. Until Perhaps Mr Jenner hasn't discovered it is proved to me that my dog can be this. Dear Editor considered a nuisance. I do not intend to change either my or my dog's routine. Finally, as 1 live only a few yards from The question of "Access" has loomed Mr. Jenner (although not bordering his large in the last two issues of your Is it me ? property) perhaps he could confirm excellent newspaper. In an effort to Is it my dog ? which dogs continually bark, because 1 avoid conflict, the West Rannoch Deer Who really is being antisocial? can't hear them. Indeed dogs around Management Group has produced a here are seen and not heard! leaflet, a copy of which is enclosed with Bill Douglas, this issue of the Killin News. Tigh-na-Lagan, Alistair D Barclay, Additional copies can be obtained from Manse Road, Hillview, me. Killin. Manse Road, Killin. On behalf of the Group, 1 would like to thank you and all others involved Dear Editor for your help and co-operation in publicising our Leaflet. "Send In The Clowns" - and there must be several of them abiding in Killin. Why some people must destroy beautiful hanging baskets and window boxes D S Bowser, which are provided to make Killin the beautiful "heilan" village it undoubtedly Auchlyne, Killin FK2I 8RG is - is beyond my comprehension. Acts of vandalism in the area where all live and work together appal me as well as many other people, both young and old. Secretary: West Rannoch Deer Jean Henderson, Management Group Tel: 01567 820 506 Fingal Road, Killin

20 Angling Corner

During the past year, problems have Twelve pupils sat their Highland Dancing medal tests on 27 March in Grandtully Village plagued the Tay anglers and riparian Hall, the examiner being Linda Napier from Arbroath. For some, this was their first test owners alike. In addition to the threat to and all did very well. The results were as follows: revoke the protection order they have endured theft and wanton damage by so Introductory One - Highly Commended: Lindsay Sharp, Jennifer McKellar, Emily called "fishermen". Land owners have MacMillan. Commended: Seona Christie, Lottie Cameron. been abused and threatened when they Beginners Fling - Highly Commended: Lisa Hancock. have tried to move on some of the idiots Commended: Kirsty Somerville, Rachel Lincoln. who give our sport a bad name. Even in Bronze Bar - Highly Commended: Alison Woods. the face of this adversity we must strive to Silver - Highly Commended: Lyndsey Marno, Amy Carson, Claire Johnston. improve facilities because to give in to those who have no respect for property, Siobhan and Lisa once again enjoyed dancing at the ceilidh in Ardeonaig at the end of land or live stock, or understanding of May. while Kirsty. Rachel, Siobhan, Lisa and Lyndsey all escaped the rain to give an decent behaviour will result in the natural energetic display at the Killin Show. brown trout being decimated to the point of vanishing, and salmon, already under threat, will no longer return to spawn in The classes are held in Crianlarich Village Hall every Tuesday with the first class from our waters. 5.30 - 6.30 pm and the second class from 6.30 - 7.30. More information from Aileen Fisher on 01301 704283. Another season has come to a close for the Killin Club. The trout returns have been encouraging, both in the quality of the fish caught and from the way in which the EUREKA £ SHOP members and visitors have returned fish having enjoyed their sport. The numbers Its Poem time again, Judy phoned me to say, were slightly down with 45 salmon for an And I need it with your adverts by the end of the day!!! average of 10 pounds, and 19 grilse for an So I quickly looked round in the new £ shop average of 4 and a quarter pounds. Large To make a list of the Following stock. numbers of salmon were spotted ascending the Falls thereby increasing the number being caught in the upper reaches. Waste paper bins, shopping bags everything for the house Captain David Bowser reported a salmon Woolly hats, thermal socks, for the cat a furry mouse. of 40 pounds being taken on the Bovain Wooden flowers, silk flowers, flowers on a mug, Pool in the closing days of the season, which was returned to the river. This act Digital watches, gold chains and rings for your lugs! is to be applauded as the temptation to kill then have a cast made would be too much Ink refills, bottle brushes, potato mashers too for most anglers. Playing and landing a Measuring jugs, serviettes and teddies that say "I love you" fish of this size is a lifetime dream. Baby wipes, hair clips, trendy make-up bags, Lipstick, perfume, after-shave for the lads. The Club Champion is Ian Downie. who also took the heaviest fish, heaviest basket, handicap trophy and shared the Party hats, party straws, party favours as well, "Pairs Cup" with Angus MacLennan. Jack Talcum powder, ear buds, and extra firm hair gel. Scougall won the "Awa Cup" and Alec Hair brushes, make-up brushes, brushes for paint, Stewart won the "Casting Trophy". To buy all these things, expensive it ain't. Norman Inglis had the heaviest salmon and won the trophy for the best six salmon. I'm sure you know all this cos you've been in the shop So I can wind up this rhyme and come to a stop Looking ahead to 1999, it is hoped that But, not before we extend the invitation the status quo will remain with the To come to the shop for a small sensation!!! protection order. New members will be welcomed and encouraged and more participants in competitions would be I'm talking of course of the usual glass of wine appreciated. To thank you for your custom - and it's Christmas time So Christmas week pop in for your wine, Have a good Christmas and New Year and And we wish all our customers a happy 1999. we look forward to seeing you on 15 January. A J M Stewart 21 Killin & District Art & Craft Club Granny Campbell's Over 500 people visited this year's Art & Craft Exhibition. The door collec- Christmas Bonanza! tion amounted to £386, Craft Sales £274 and Art Sales £1170. This allowed the Group, after expenses, to donate £100 each to Cancer Research. The Community Bus and the Nursing Association. We also donated £50 Christmas Shopping Evening each to the Brownies, the Boys' Brigade and the Killin News. Thursday 10th December

Once again we have to thank the peo- 6pm - 9pm ple of Killin for their continuing sup- port and generosity. Many Special Offers For This Night Only The next Art & Craft Exhibition will be held during the first week in Free Gift Wrapping Service & August 2000. In addition to the Complimentary Glass of Wine and Nibbles announcements in the January and July editions of the Killin News of Why not come along to : Granny Campbell's Exhibition year, an invitation is Main Street, Killin 01567 820 827 extended, now, to anyone interested in exhibiting or taking part in other activities connected with the Group. to contact the Secretary on 01567 820 Killin SWRI 404 or the President on 01567 820 The November meeting was opened by the president Mrs K Winton who 514. introduced the speaker for the evening who was Mrs Neil Trotter of the "Big Issue" magazine. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs E Murphy and Miss We appeal particularly to those who M Aitken assisited by the committee. are talented crafts people as. despite much encouragement, the number of Guests were invited from , Strathfillan and Dull & District. exhibitors is dwindling.

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22 Local Businesses Sponsor Riding Competition Carpet Bowlers On Saturday 26 September 1998. the first Pamela Grossick on Lucinda 3. Nicole Annual General Meeting horse show at Highland Lodges Cromb on Justus took place. Twelve classes were The AGM took place on 28 September sponsored by many local businesses:- A Show Classes in the Lesser McLaren Hall. The C Fraser, Ben Lawers Hotel. Stitt Show Pony: 1. Hollie Alexander on retiring President, Jock Guild, thanked Brothers, Costcutters. Lix Toll, Tootsie 2. Gillian Smith on Clint 3. members for their support over the last Capercaillie Restaurant. The Riding Olivia Bax on Muffin two years and reported on the present Club extends their grateful thanks for this Show Horse: 1. Pamela Grossick on position of the club. He stressed the support. Lucinda 2. Karen Simpson on need for new members and welcomed Donnerstag 3. Bella Malim on Rock the start of the new season. The results were: Dressage Classes: Adventure Ride The Office Holders and Committee Preliminary 18: 1.Pamela Grossick on Seniors: 1. Kate Goan on Paddy Juniors: Members were elected as follows. Lucinda 2. Kate Goan on May Fly High 1. Erin & Gillian Smith 2. Jamie Callen 3. Nicole Cromb on Justus. & Katie Scott 3. Hollie Alexander & President - Douglas Livingstone. Novice 21: 1. Pamela Grossick on Karen Simpson Vice President - John Willison. Lucinda 2. Hollie Alexander on Muffin Treasurer - Christopher McLarty. 3. Nicole Cromb on May Fly High. Show Jumping Secretary - Lester Mitchell. Match Elementary 54: 1. Pamela Grossick on Novice: 1. Jade Allison on Mirko 2. Secretary - Hazel Guild. Hall Lucinda 2. Nicole Cromb on Justus. Sarah Thomson on Mirko 3. Karen Representative - Charles Grant. Simpson on Mirko Intermediate: 1. Committee Members - Sidesaddle Classes Gillian Smith on Clint 2. Sarah Thomson Jock Guild & Allan Walker. Juniors: 1. Karen Simpson on Clint 2. on Mirko 3. Penny Lambert on Thomas Hollie Alexander on Tootsie 3. Laura Open: 1. Bella Malim on Rock 2. Penny Mitchell on Mickey Lambert on Thomas 3. Fiona Tarns on Seniors: 1. Angela Graman on Justus 2. Roan Diamond.

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• Scenic Off-road Treks & Hacks • Children's Saddle Club • Loch Tay Riding Club • Sidesaddle • Schooling The Equestrian • Pony Rides • Lunge/Dressage Centre would like to Lessons with Kirstin Uhlenbrock wish all their Please book early Kirstin is much in demand for instruction regular clients a Qualified & friendly staff • TRSS Approved centre Merry Christmas & a All Enqiries 01567 820323 Happy New Year Golf Club Prize Winners 1998 Gents Flag Competition - Trevor Taylor. Arrochar Trophy - Jim Macallum. Captains Putter - Ian Donaldson. Fred France Trophy - Adrian Wilbert. George Smith Trophy - P Ferries. J S Maclean Trophy - S. Aitchison & David Hirshall. Grouse Trophy - Steve Bergin & Dickie Lewis. G Ferguson Trophy - Sinclair Aitken and Ian McLaggan. Foursomes - Ian Donaldson & Peter Ferries. Fourball - Steve Bergin & Ian Donaldson. Dr. Wilson Trophy - Jim Macallum. Jack Noble Trophy - Lawrence Brown. Medal Play-off - S Aitchison. Monthly Medal Glass Winners - April: Bill MacPherson - May: Peter Ferries - June: Jim Atkinson - July: Stuart Aitchison - August: Colin MacLellan - September: Jim Ferguson. Club Champion - John Chisholm Runner- Golf Champions 1998 - Gents: John Chisholm, Ladies: Fiona Ramsay up - Neil Morgan (Eclectic Scratch) - Fiona Famsay. Eclectic Mixed Handicap - Liz Stevens. Captains Prize - Lochay Trophy - Audrey Weaver & John Ladies Iris Donaldson. Flag Competition - Rachel Guild. Dr Stevenson Trophy - Sheena McKay Cup - Fiona Ramsay. Silver Medal Hunter. Coronation Fours - Audrey Weaver Chisholm & Sinclair Aitken. - Sheena Chisholm. Bronze Medal - Liz & Ann Smith. RSSPCC - Chrissie Fenton / Stevens. Chrissie France Cup - Sheena May Graham / Ann Smith. Ladies Pendant Seniors Chisholm. May Wilson Trophy - Sheena - Ann Smith. Birdie Tree - Fiona Ramsay. Ivor Noble Quaich - John Greaves. Super Chisholm & Audrey Weaver. SLGA Club Champion - Fiona Ramsay Runner- Senior Trophy - Dave Thornton. Senior Brooch - Sheena Chisholm. Cancer Relief up - Chrissie Fenton Trophy - Bill MacPherson. John Hall - - Fiona Ramsay. Red Cross Shield George Smith. Medal Play-Off - George Spittal. Eclectic - Alf Muller.

Juniors Club Champion Dochart Trophy - Angus Duncan. Runner-up - Kenneth Campbell. Category One Bert Lancy Trophy - Kenneth Campbell. Runner-up - Angus Duncan. High Quality Joinery Professionally Undertaken Category Three Anniversary Trophy - Lorraine Marno. Runner-up - Lyndsey • Private/Domestic Work Marno. Junior Trophy - Robert Brown. • Repairs/Maintenance Most Improved Golfer - Robert Brown. • Extension & Renovations Attendance Prize - Kenneth Campbell. • Dormer & Velux Windows Angus Duncan. Lyndsey Marno, Lorraine • Quality Joinery Products Standard & Non Standard Marno. Robert Brown. James Stewart, Ryan Douglas. Supply Any Size and Quantity to Trade or Public • Timber Windows • External & Internal Doors & Commercial Projects • Bar Shopfitting Services St. Fillan's ESTIMATING SERVICE Episcopal Church Many successful projects undertaken throughout the area A second musical evening in St. Fillan's Church was held on 4 September. An audience of some 50 - 60 people enjoyed a "Romantic Italian Evening" played by Angus Ramsay and Philip Thorne on the violin and guitar. This excellent performance included some Tel: 01887 829556 technically difficult Paganini. Further Burnside, Aberfeldy PH 15 2AU concerts are planned over the winter - watch out for posters throughout the village. Gun Club

The shoot results for the Open 50 DTL - Let us introduce you all to Bryony Clare new telephone book. Jot down their Sunday 6 September were: Semple, the beautiful baby daughter of number - this will help to keep the book Trap (a): 1. G A Webster 73, Scot and Lisa, Auchmore Lodge, Killin. "current"! 2 equal. D Robertson & D McRobbie 70. Bryony made her debut at Stirling Trap(b): 1. D McRobbie 75. Royal Infirmary on Wednesday 14 2. J Sinclair 75. 3. E McAllister 74. October at 7.01 am and weighed in at a High Gun Open - D McRobbie 145. High Gun Club - E McAllister 143. healthy 6 pounds and 4 ounces. The Continuation 5 bird & 10 bird - D Tilden. proud grandparents are Bob & Jenny Team Shoot - 1. Killin 135. 2. Semple of Drumfinn and Molly Dibley 132. of Ballechroisk Terrace, Killin. Many thanks to D McRobbie. electrician for sponsoring the above shoot. We would like to draw our readers' attention to the advert below the photo The shoot results for Sunday 11 October for Scot-Electrical Services. For one which was to celebrate the 70 year reason or another, Bryony's parents Anniversary of the Killin Gun Club which "missed the boat" for inclusion in our was founded in 1938. DTL Class (A) I. E McAllister 71. 2. G Coyne & R Cairns 63. Class (B) I.James Sinclair 55. 2. T Devlin 55. 3. R Mills Member SJIB 44 Class (C) 1. J Ward 53. 2. K All Electrical Repairs, Campbell 52. 3. R McAllister 51. Maintenance & Installations Sporting Domestic & Commercial Class (A) 1. G Ross 69. 2. H Paterson Hotels and Guest Houses Lighting Circuits * Heating Systems 63. 3. H Campbell 60. Class (B) 1. S Christie 60. 2 equal. M Howson & J Sockets * Electric Showers Miller 51. Class (C) 1.GMullen 39. 2 equal. K Campbell. T Frost & R Qualified Tradesman McAllister 36. 01567 820900 5 Pair Double Rise DTL shot with side by Manse Road, Killin side guns instead of over - tinders. Also Season's Greetings using black clays as done in the early days to all customers of Clay Pigeon Shooting. The winners are: 1. G Mitchell 23. 2. J Ward 20. 3 equal. J Miller & R McAllister 19.

The High Gun Anniversary Trophy and The Kelly family, Ballechroisk Court. the High Gun October Club Trophy were are pleased to announce the safe arrival both won by Eric McAllister on 141 and of Megan Jane (below) on 16 October 128 respectively. Continuation - T 1998, weighing in at 6 pounds 11 Devlin. ounces. Fiona and Megan are both well George Coyne, and send their thanks for the many gifts Secretary, Killin Gun Club This extremely handsome young man and kind wishes received. sporting a kilt is Robert Lafferty (above), the son of Karen and Bobby, BL DECORATORS Lyon Cottages, Killin. Tel: 01567 820854 The Lafferty family recently moved into the village from Tyndrum and on 4 Bobby and Karen would like October. Robert's second birthday, he to wish all their customers was christened in Killin Parish Church past, present and future by the Rev. J Lincoln. Family and friends from near and far attended, and Robert's cousins Heather, Morag and A Very Merry Christmas Fiona (all three of whom won medals at and a Happy and the Mod with the Falkirk Junior Gaelic Prosperous New Year Choir), sang in the Church. We welcome Bobby. Karen and wee Robert to Killin. 25 OBITUARIES

conditions. He was involved in many think this up as his pen name for the organisations in Killin - Vice Chairman crossword! He will be greatly missed of the Killin & District Sports and by us all. Leisure Club since it was formed and Alastair Anderson only retired from that position this year. Alastair Anderson (Alec as he was He was a very active and enthusiastic known to his friends in Killin) was born member of the Killin Bowling Club, on Arran where his father was a Treasurer of the Killin Heritage policeman at Whiting Bay. At the age Association and an active committee of ten his family moved to Rothsay on member of the Killin News. He was the Island of Bute. He came to Killin in also a member and regular attender of 1937 as an agent for the Prudential the Killin Parish Church. Assurance Company, a role he continued until his retirement in 1974. As a young man, whilst his parents Although the very nature of his work were abroad, David was lovingly cared kept him in constant contact with David Main for during holidays etc., by his aunt and people, he was a private person and cousins. He came home in 1988 after very much a family man. He never lost David Main of Drumbuie, Manse Road, the deaths of his mother, father and his love for the Islands, returning almost Killin, died quite suddenly in Aberfeldy uncle Norman, and settled in his annually on holiday. Cottage Hospital on 7 September, aged parents' home at Drumbuie. 63. During the war years he served as a David was a very quiet, private person, signal operator in the Royal Navy on David was born in Mombassa in Kenya with a wonderful sense of humour. convoy protection duty in the North and was a scholar in Morrisons Highly respected by all who knew him Atlantic. He also served the local Academy in Crieff and thereafter in both at home and abroad. He will be community as a Special Constable. Glasgow University. He finished sadly missed by his cousins, neighbours University as a qualified civil engineer and friends. He was laid to rest beside Alec was a keen golfer and was and was involved in many constructions his parents and uncle at a private service secretary to the Killin Golf Club for a - roads in Kenya, Nairobi Dam, Nairobi on 22 October. Airport and a small dam in Glen Lyon. number of years. Much of his retirement was spent walking in the Addendum: David was an active countryside and indulging in his hobby A keen sportsman. David was interested member of this paper since 1996 and of painting. He was always ready to in tennis, squash, golf, bowling, sailing compiled the crossword under the offer advice when asked and his and watersports. He gained his Civil pseudonym of "Safarian". The origins humourous nature and funny stories Pilot's License in Kenya and did quite a of the name apparently come from the always made him welcome wherever he bit of flying in his free time. He was a First World War when the "Tommys" went. keen computer buff and studied through translated everything from English into the Open University for computing. French and "Ca Ne Fait Rien " became Alec is survived by his wife Margaret, He loved crosswords, both doing them corrupted to "San Fairy an" which son Alastair and daughter Sheila. and making them up. He enjoyed basically means - "It doesn't really music, was a great reader and very matter" - "It adds up to nothing!" Only interested in the solar system and a well travelled man like David could weather Callum McLarty J & C McWilliam Callum McLarty, aged 77, died on 29 October after a long illness. Born on Mull in 1921, he was the youngest of nine children. As a youngster he attended Ardchyle School in Glen Dochart, walking from Heather Cottage in Glen Funeral Directors Ogle each day. When he left school he worked on a farm for a short time and then 18 - 22 Bank Street went on to serve in the RAF in North Africa. His brother Jimmy emigrated to ABERFELDY Australia and it was then that Callum took over his job as postman in 1950, a job he Tel: 01887 820436 held for 36 years.

Complete Personal Service Callum married Jean in 1957 and they had four boys and one girl. Their children provided them with six grandchildren. His hobbies included fishing, curling and bee keeping as well as bowling and gardening. Latterly though far from well, he Prop. David Gauld liked to get out in the car with Jean and meet people. He will be missed around the village.

26 Bridge of Lochay Hotel The Killin News wishes to thank the Raffle Killin & District Art & Craft Club for their very kind donation. Thanks also to At a meeting of the Killin Music all those individuals who have helped Festival Committee in February, the The AGM of the Church was held on boost our fund raising with their Hoteliers were asked to individually 22 October 1998. Amongst other generosity. raise funds for the 1999 Festival. As a matters, the retiral of Dr. Weaver as result, The Bridge of Lochay Hotel Vestry Chairman was accepted with donated a Three Night Dinner, Bed & regret and a previous Chairman paid Frances Smith would like to thank Breakfast Break for two people. Over tribute to Dr. Weaver's 18 years in everyone for their lovely gifts and cards the summer months, raffle tickets were office. During his long service, the on the occasion of her 40th birthday, also sold within the Hotel only, at £1 each, church has prospered financially and to everyone who came to the party and and on the day of the draw, 19 in other ways including attendances. made it such an enjoyable evening. September, a total of £558 had been raised and handed over to the Music Apart from the hard and often tedious Festival. The winner was Christine work, Tony has many other roles in Duncan MacNee would like to thank Scott from East Kilbride, who had the community including Treasurer to everyone who sent get well cards and visited the Hotel during the summer. St. Fillan's, a task he will continue. good wishes during his recent illness. Because of circumstances peculiar to Killin, the Chairman has by custom Killin Doctors' Surgery been a lay person, but constitutionally Christmas & New Year Opening Times this role will now be undertaken by the Rev. Prof. R S Somerville. Christmas New Year Friday 25 December Closed Friday 1 January Closed In thanking Dr. Weaver for his Saturday 26 December Closed Saturday 2 January Closed dedicated service, we also wish the Monday 28 December 9 am - 3 pm Monday 4 January 9 am - 3 pm incoming Chairman the best of luck. (urgent only) (urgent only)

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27 Crossword By Crustacean ACROSS: DOWN: 1. Independence? Maybe the choice /. Sounds like music to move us! will be yours (10) It's harsh (7) 8. Edible noise (7) 2. Cost of travel and start of 9. Tippler or someone who dips expedition creates anxiety (4) occasionally (5) 3. Naval bore lives again (6) 10. Tie her up - with a painter? (4) 4. We (the French) are about loud 11. Part or all of the examination (4) and pimply (8) 12. Card game for insomniacs! (3) 5. There's no pun in this opening (5) 14. Cuddle up at home with the 6. Indivisible! (5.6) French (6) 7. They can't all be winners! (11) 15. Thinks himself an expert (5) 13. Seafood (8) 18. It's part of motor ownership 16. I'd angle at making transactions (7) responsibility (3) 17. Useful old club with some loft (6) 20. Tidy cattle (4} 19. On a motor bike or in a court (5) 21. Final seasoning (4) 22. Some rant in opposition (4) 23. Go out with start of summer is to live( 5) 24. Hire and fire to something Solution to more useful! 71 Last Crossword 25. American snow job, putting Across: 1. stubs 4. spate 10. allot out fires (10) nothing 12. landmark 13. veto KILLIN NEWS opiate 17. carter 19. hate Virginia 23. learned 24. torso Production Committee sense 26 Idaho Down: 2. talon 3. bath mats 5. path Editor TAXI! 6. trident 7. call for help 8. snore Linda FitzGerald 9. age of reason 14. targeted 16. in trade Assistant Editor 18. windy 21. north 22. inns. Fiona Inglis Treasurer Breadalbane Editorial Policy Kay Riddell Private Hire The Killin news is a free community Secretary & Advertising newspaper produced and distributed Co-ordinator Killin every two months by volunteers to Judy Forster households and business in Killin and District. The aim of those involved is to Reporters/ Feature Writers produce an informative, accurate and Sinclair Aitken, Allan Walker, entertainment journal for those who live, Ian Lithgow, David Blaney, work and visit in this area. Letters and Angus Inglis, Bill Douglas. Tel: 820386 articles published in the newspaper do not necessarily reflect the views of the Production Committee and the Editors reserve the right to shorten. edit, or not publish, any particular article or letter. Contributions will only be published if accompanied by a contact name and address.

St. Fillan's Episcopal Church Should you wish to make a donation or November & December - Sunday Communion at 9.30 am have any suggestions on how to improve the Killin News, please feel free to get in Christmas Day, Friday 25 December Service at 9.30 am touch with the Editor or any member of Sunday 27 December Service at 9.30 am the Production Committee.

Church of Scotland Stop Press Christmas Eve, Thursday 24 December - Watch Night Service at 11.15 Whilst every effort was made to ensure all pm entries in our recent publication of the All other services are at normal times. Killin & District Telephone Book were correct, a mistake has been spotted on the back page. Apologies to Father McCruden Roman Catholic Church of the Roman Catholic Church, his Christmas Eve service will be held in Suie Lodge Hotel at 7 pm. telephone number is 01877 330 702. All other services are at normal times. Please amend your book accordingly.

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