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DEADLINES Editorial Killin’s Rich History Issue 134 Killin has a timeline that owes its importance to Advertising 10th May the arrival of the early Celtic Christian missionaries Copy 17th May culminating in St Fillan who came to Loch Dochart in the mid 8th century. The foundation of the Publication Macnab Clan goes back to that era and is equally 7th June wound up in local history. The Memorial Service and interment of the ashes of James Charles Macnab, 23rd Chief of the Clan, along with his wife’s ashes, marked a major historical event in the history of Killin. Succeeded by Jamie Macnab Editorial Policy Statement as 24th Chief, the timeline of history marches unceasingly. We are lucky to have such important The Killin News is a free community newspaper connections with Scottish History and wish the produced and distributed every two months by new Chieftain a long and fruitful time in his Clan volunteers to households and businesses in Killin and duties. Page 4 district. The aim of those involved is to produce an Fire informative, accurate and entertaining journal for those The day of the Memorial Service will be who live, work and visit in this area. Letters and remembered also as the day of the fire. This articles published in the newspaper do not necessarily erupted quite suddenly while those attending the reflect the views of the Production Committee and they interment were on their way to Innes Bhuidhe. reserve the right to shorten, edit or not publish any Our sincere good wishes go out to Gordon Aitkin, item. Contributions will be attributed to the author. his family and Steve Bennett and others in A&B Vested interests will be declared where applicable. Services as they work exceptionally hard to bring Articles should be between 200 and 300 words, photos the business back into full function again. This is a in high quality and the content should be original work major and significant element of industry in Killin relevant to Killin and environs. All personal emails are that contributes to the local economy. Page 3 acknowledged by a reply. If you do not receive a reply Scouting for Youth please contact us by phone or drop the article in the Many of us ‘old timers’ will have fond memories of office letterbox. the excitement of scouting, knots, camping, cooking over small stoves, building unlikely Production Committee contrivances with sticks and rope and learning how Gina Angus, Willie Angus, Jim Beattie, to safely use woods and wilderness. Maybe this is Allan Chisholm, Judy Forster an outdated concept but the skills and attitudes we Dani Grant, Liz Howard, Angus Inglis, Phil Jones, learned at this stage remained with us adults. Margaret MacIver, Anneke Mayo, Kay Riddell, Remembered events came flooding back on Marion Strang hearing that the 2nd Killin & District Scout Group is about to be formed. What better way is there to Delivery Volunteers explore this remarkable environment and what a Linda Frost, Elizabeth Hancock, Marion MacGregor, wealth of local advice and experience is available Roy McGregor, John and Jennifer Morris, Julie Rhys, in all those who have worked this land over the Moria Robertson, Janet Somerville, Gordon Webster, years? Well done David Robertson who has Sonia Cull, Isla Craig, Joyce Russell, John Riley, worked hard to bring Scouting back to Killin. Jen Riley, Rosie Mochan, Mary Anderson, plus some Page 5 Committee Members Killin Action Plan It has always been difficult to engage with To advertise in the Killin News everyone in the community when seeking ideas, to Advertising Rates from £12 achieve a balance and to take into account the Contact Tel: 01567 820298 views of all those who live and work in Killin. For Adverts are accepted in good faith and we cannot be example there are inevitably differences of held responsible for the goods and services advertised priorities between those who work the land and tourist providers, the retired and the employed, Web sites: www.killin.info and commuters and local retail services, independent www.killinnews.co.uk businesses and franchises and so on. The Action Plan update hopes to register the views of e-mail: killin.news[at]madasafish.com everyone. All views must be respected. Killin is editorial[at]killinnews.co.uk for the people who live here and for all the adverts[at]killinnews.co.uk activities that take place centred on the community. No one person can identify absolute Address: Main Street, Killin FK21 8UW priorities for the community but all must share Office Phone : 01567 820014 their views if they wish them to be noted. Page 18 WA

Front page: The 24th Chief of the Macnabs, Jamie Macnab of Macnab, and his family Photo by David Robertson 2 The Ides of March Killin News Friday 15th March was always going procession, saw it come to a halt and fire from spreading to the house to be a special day in Killin, with both then the kilted gentlemen and well- behind, the other crews worked from the Macnab Memorial Service and dressed ladies turned into the Park Main Street. As on a previous procession to Inch Buie and, on the and went up to the bridge via Fingal occasion, it was difficult to find the lighter side, the Comic Relief Road – not so easy for the older folk. fire hydrant as again it had been Afternoon Tea in Shutters. That day, The smoke was coming from a fire at tarred over. (NB Stirling Council!) however, will also be remembered by A & B Services in Main Street, where PC Andy Fleming was already there many people unaffected by either of the main engineering workshop for the Macnab procession but those events. containing all the tools and instead had to stop it - and the rest Jenny Huntley was talking to Sue machinery had caught fire and of the traffic – just as it was making Hughes outside Craigbuie when they its way up Main Street. All the both began to cough and thought buildings around A & B were someone nearby was having a evacuated and another procession - bonfire. Then they saw smoke. wheelchairs from the Home and with Dogwalkers at the head of the loch the residents’ teatime sandwiches - noticed black smoke rising from the made its way carefully to the Lesser centre of the village. Audrey McLaren Hall. Dani Grant, enjoying a Weaver, on her way down to the belated Mothers’ Day lunch, got a call bridge to watch the procession also from the shop to say they had to saw the smoke – and that it was close. Her concern, however, was coming from somewhere near the that the Bank was also closed so she Retirement Home. She rang the couldn’t pay in the PAYE Killin Care Trust Chairman, Jim contributions which were due. At the Cushley, and they both rushed down end of the school day the children to the Home. were sent home avoiding Main Street. Shutters customers, prolonging their It took almost three hours before the tea and cakes to watch the Macnab fire was out and everything made safe. The house behind was Index Ron Allner damaged but safe, however the Action Plan 18 Ads Index 39 rapidly went up in flames. workshop situation is severely Big Shed 24 Gordon Aitken, one of the impaired. Gordon and Steve are, Bins & Recycling 39 proprietors, had called the Fire however, absolutely determined to Birks Cinema 19 Brigade immediately but, although carry on with business as usual. It Births 35 the Fire Station is very close, the will be very hard work for them and Bob MacGregor Events 26 Killin fire-engine was unable to their team for the next few months Book Review 32 attend right away as only three rebuilding and replacing equipment Boxing Day Dip 26 people were on duty and four are but they have the work and the will Cartoon 37 needed for a callout. Gordon had to keep going. A & B Services has Cheerio 25 been a retained fireman himself and been going in Killin for almost 20 Comic Relief 37 offered to be the fourth but this was years and, for the sake of Killin as Computer Corner 8 not allowed, so he and two of his well as for their team, we hope it will Editorial 2 Environmental Action Killin 19 team did what they could until the continue for many more. Frost Report 9 Killin engine arrived about 30 MM Goal Posts 17 minutes later to tackle what was by Gordon and Steve have been Herb Society 32 then a major fire. It was followed by overwhelmed by the support they Highland Roots 37 appliances from Crianlarich, have had from customers, suppliers, Killin & Ardeonaig Trust 7 Tyndrum, Callander and Stirling. friends and neighbours over this Killin Community Council 6 While the Killin crew tackled the back difficult time and would like to thank Killin Primary School 22 of the premises and prevented the everybody for their kindness. Letters 33 Local Planning 38 MacGregor’s Market 16 Macnab Ceremonies 4 McLaren High School 21 Mervyn’s Weather 15 Mobile Library 36 National Park 20 Nursery 23 Obituaries 28 Old Mill 7 Race Night at Strathyre 8 Register of Electors 18 Scouts 5 Strathfillan by the Way 10 Surgery News 27 SWRI 27 The Ides of March 3 This and That 36 U3A 17 Walk in the Park 34 What’s On 39

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A Memorial Service for James burial island of the Chiefs of The Charles Macnab of Macnab was Clan Macnab in a procession held in Killin Parish Church on from the church led by Pipe Friday 15th March and the Major Greig Canning. Here church was filled to capacity. things did not go quite according The Reverend John Lincoln of to plan as the procession had to Killin Parish Church, and the be diverted from the Main Street Reverend Gordon Ogilvie of St. due to the fire at A & B services Andrew’s Episcopal Church, St. The Procession on Innes Bhuidhe

but eventually everyone reached Robertson David Andrews, conducted the service the island. As the ceremony and there were contributions with the ashes began and they from the Macnab family. His were laid to rest by James’ two son, Jamie Macnab of Macnab, sons, Jamie and Geoffrey, heavy gave the address and his rain began to fall but did not grandchildren each played a stop proceedings. James part. Emma Fyffe, James Macnab younger of Macnab Macnab younger of Macnab, added his grandfather’s bonnet Finlay and Francis Macnab and to the grave and Jamie Macnab Eliza Cox gave the readings, of Macnab, put on a new bonnet with the Lesson read by Alice signifying that he was now Chief Fyffe. Daisy Macnab sang (24th Macnab of Macnab) and Psalm 23 and Bridget Cox was then presented with the clan played the pipes at the end of banner.

the service. It was a memorable day for all Robertson David The ashes of both James and his concerned, despite the wife Diana were then carried to intervention of fire and weather. The New Clan Chief Dons the Innes Bhuidhe, the ancient Chieftain’s Bonnet Shutters Restaurant and Coffee Shop

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4 In May Scouting will be returning to Meeting Place for Cubs and Beavers the job. Killin & District for boys and girls would be the School Occasional Helper: Parents and from anywhere in the Breadalbane Beavers: 6 to 8yrs old (but can family members are encouraged to area. The 2nd Killin & District Scout start a few months younger) £2.50 help out and get involved. Adults can Group, Stirling and Trossachs is now per week also choose to run a particular registered with H.Q. at Gilwell in We have a leader for the Beavers, activity or event. London. Why 2nd Killin? Because it Marieke McBean, but the section Parent’s Executive Council: An was felt that the contribution to cannot start unless we have more active council is needed if the Group Scouting of the previous Scout Troop Leaders as the ratio is one Leader to is not to be a seven day wonder. We in Killin should be not be forgotten six Beavers. need a Chairperson, a Treasurer and An enrolment night will be held in Marieke has fourteen years’ we have Mrs Kemp as Secretary. We Killin School on Monday 15th April experience in Dutch Scouting, the also need parents to join them to 7.15pm. Come along and get your last five years of which she was a raise funds for tents etc. child’s name on the books. Leader in the Scouts and Beavers. A Ring me on 01567 829171 to Scouts: 10-14 years £3 per week great knowledge of Scouting isn�t volunteer and remember, you don’t (We have still to discuss how often really needed to be a new Leader. have to have a child in the Group to we will collect the dues, weekly or Beavers are expected to enjoy volunteer for the Executive Council. monthly) The first meeting of the themselves, plenty of treats, plenty We have Kenny Lang and Douglas Scout section, will be Wednesday 8th of games, learning knots and a few McBride ready to help in whatever May at Tombreck 7 to 9pm. This will compass points and yet more games. capacity they are needed. So come be open to parents, who will be able So come and join us. and join us and give the children of to enjoy a BBQ and meet the leaders. Cubs: 8 to 10 1/2 yrs old. £2.50 per the District something more. This is They are Harriet Stevens and Zach week. a glorious area, an area of great Wishart, both from Crianlarich and We have an assistant Cub Leader, beauty, an area of great history, but who have previous experience in Charles Kemp from Killin and we children need much much more than Scouting Leadership down south, and need a Leader and another few that. In ten years time when our Neil Turtle from Tombreck who was assistants to help Charles. A few eighteen year olds are going climbing an Explorer Leader in Ireland and in people expressed an interest at the and camping all over Scotland and Dunblane before moving to the area. public meetings but have since attending Jamborees across the Tombreck has many things going for withdrawn because of pressure of world, you can then “We gave them it, as far as Scouts are concerned, work. The ratio for the Cub section is that”. plenty of room to learn how to pitch one adult to eight Cub Scouts. Contacts: David Robertson GSL a tent, to set a fire and learn how to Explorer: 14yrs to 18yrs (we are 2nd Killin & District Scout Group cook on it. It is an ideal spot for not looking at this age group at the Tel 01567 829171 outdoor activities and that’s what moment, children have to be brought [email protected] Scouting is all about. The choice of up in the movement - but “Be Scouts: Harriet Stevens the meeting place was taken, but Prepared”) [email protected] after much discussion as some Volunteer Leaders will need to give Cubs: David Robertson GSL people thought it was too far away. at least two nights per week, or more 2nd Killin & District Scout Group But it’s only ten, fifteen minutes from if going camping. Tel 01567 829171 the village and The Big Shed people Training will be in Killin and some can [email protected] have been very kind to us financially. be done on your own computer. Beavers: Marieke McBean The Killin Bus may be available for Leaders give of their time for the [email protected] transport to Tombreck. The Scouts children and we need you to help the will have the Shed to themselves on Leaders, because without you the meeting nights. Leaders will not have the tools to do Stitt Brothers ‘The Wee Bake Shop’ Building Con- Open all year from Mon to Sat tractors 7am to 3 pm Painters and Homemade Pies, Baking,Meals and Soup Decorators Established 1952 Lunchtime Special £3.50 Station Road, ( Homemade Soup, Filled roll & Drink) Killin, FK21 8UH Fresh Bread & Rolls Daily Telephone: (01567) 820344 Telephone 07836 514072 Fax: (01567) 820944 Friday Night Pizzas 5pm to 9pm 5 Killin Community Council March Meeting Glenoglehead Development There Council will not take responsibility for is continued concern about this going recently damaged vehicle. ahead. It was said that this will take Rundown Appearance of Village at least two years if money is still Stirling Council and the National Park available. Concern was also raised have arranged for consultants to that different National Park investigate. employees are giving different Flowerbeds information and also that these Floral Association now will take on developments would not solve the these. problem of troublesome campers but Park just move them on to other areas. It New goal posts erected. was stated by the National Park that Birks Cinema Aberfeldy - Opening tourism would be given priority in 20th April - Marion Strang is Heart to Heart have a variety of park planning. organising a weekly bus from Killin. opportunities for you to volunteer this Pharmacy Public Water Supply Upgrading by new year. If you are an adult ( 18 The Pharmacy Practices Committee pumping from the River Dochart to years + ) will consider the application on 3rd go ahead. who has experienced either your own April. It was said that Davidsons Renewable Energy Consultation or your parents’ divorce or separation have purchased the shop at Myrtle plan draft report out from the and would like to help others who are Grove. National Park. currently walking that same path Bridge Parapet Planning please be in touch to register for our This has been hit and Stirling Council Owners of the Bridge of Lochay Hotel volunteer training programme for 2013 will be contacted regarding possible have not been notified about a traffic control. proposed National Park sign. Ruth Kennedy Alien Species Concern was expressed about lack of Development Coordinator The National Park will control alien planning consultation by the National species - e.g. knotweed - in the Park Park. area but not outwith. Next meeting Water Butt at Cemetery Tuesday 14th May in Killin Primary Not installed due to Council concerns School at 7-30. of the potential of Legionnaire’s A Minutes Secretary is still needed disease. for the Community Council. Public Toilets One meeting every two months, Consultation on action plan expected. payment through Council Potholes Please contact Attention was drawn to deep holes Fiona Kennedy 820 656 near the Golf Course and Stirling Reid Tree & Garden Services

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6 The Old Mill to inform the update of Killin's Action this January. There is opposition to Stirling Council are pleased with the Plan 2012. Concern at the reduction the final closure of both sets of business plan submitted to them in of visitors last year and the closure of toilets as closure would dramatically February and have given us a Licence some local businesses has been reduce the number of coach trips to occupy the building until October expressed locally. The consultation is coming to Killin, reduce day visitors, 2014. Applications for funding have to give everyone the opportunity to create problems for disabled visitors, been made and we are very pleased express their opinions. Some people and create difficulties for bus to announce that Historic Scotland were unable to attend previous open passengers at the bus turning circle have awarded us a grant of up to meetings, often due to the time and en route from Dundee to Oban. Killin £38,703. Results of other bids are pressure of work. This time Nick and was not designed with toilets in awaited. We would like to thank the Viv are planning to work round that mind. Over the past year or so we community for their support as limitation by contacting those groups have had discussions with volunteers and for the donation of so that this update will be better representatives of the National Park items for sale. Opening hours are informed. Authority and Stirling Council. One 10am to 4pm. We have At a time of financial constraints, if idea floated by an NPA representative demonstrated that the community we want to feel proud of Killin, the was that KAT should take over the can generate more than enough community will need to be more toilets by the Mill. It costs over profit to maintain the Mill and it is involved in managing the local £8,500 to maintain and run that hoped that it will eventually be able environment. Even simple things, toilet. Unless the toilet can be to support other local projects as such as picking up litter outside our supported by a retail outlet with a well. (See article below) own houses, can make a difference. rental sufficient to produce an The Killin Action Plan The Public Toilets income of that order KAT cannot take Nick Wright and Viv Collie, funded by We were told that the public toilets on that responsibility. Meanwhile we grants from the National Park were to be closed for good from are not in the loop and do not know Authority and Stirling Council, have December 2012. They opened again what current plans exist for public begun a new round of consultations toilets in Killin. WA

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The Mill re-opened again on 9th the income we need to get started on looking for a bargain and wondering March following the news that the developing the building. how we are getting on with the Business Plan had been accepted by The project in the Mill will continue project. Stirling Council. They have awarded along the same lines as it did last We are still developing the art and us a 20 month lease to enable KAT to year. We feel that we provide a craft gallery upstairs and are in the seek funding to employ architects, bespoke Tourist Information service process of fitting a new picture surveyors and electricians, to draw and have produced three leaflets, hanging system. We have space for up plans for the changes that need which we sell to visitors, on the craft and art work, so if you have doing to the mill and find funding for history of Killin and St Fillan. anything you would like to show or the internal and external works. We We continue to sell thrift, as this sell please get in touch. were delighted to be awarded a grant forms the major part of our income. We are in the process of arranging a of £38,703 at the end of December The first few days since opening number of classes on the first floor. by Historic Scotland for repairs to the brought a lot of visitors, as well as We would like to develop the idea of mill. We are also excited that the locals in to the mill and we are using thrift, which we can improve by Architectural Heritage Fund have now pleased so many people continue to using donated items, like wool, to been in contact and arranged a donate thrift. We have a very quick produce interesting goods for sale meeting with us in the next few turnover of items in the shop, so and we are starting an upholstery weeks. We have a number of other donations of thrift are always class that will enable us to make use bids currently awaiting results and needed. We are also pleased that of donated material. are hopeful they will provide us with visitors from last year are returning, Two of the volunteers visited Heron Water Mill in Cumbria in early February, to learn about generating electricity using hydro power, with a view to using the water wheel for this Grants purpose. This still needs further investigation and would be a real Laundry boost to the mill as a tourist Main Street Killin attraction and help to reduce our Tel:(01567) 820235 & costs and carbon footprint. We are always looking for more 820744 volunteers to join us. We work in Here for ALL your pairs and the number of hours is Laundry Needs. entirely up to each individual. If you feel you would like to get involved or Laundry Hours : have any thrift items you would like Monday to Friday to drop off, or need us to collect, 9am to 5pm please contact us on 01567 820690. Saturday 9am till 12 noon Alicja Fraser

7 Computer Windows 8 mail, by downloading and Online TV/Films running older email programs (I tend We have now all heard of online o to use Thunderbird for email). “Catch Up TV” websites, BBC iPlayer So I am now happy with my new being the most common. These r Windows 8 machines and I believe, if allow you to watch recently aired TV you can adjust to something new, programmes via the internet. There n that it is worth the effort to get used are also subscription websites that to it. I still think that the allow you to watch films online – e touchscreen interface is not designed examples of which are Lovefilm, efficiently and I would not Netflix and SkyGo. Many of these r recommend, at this time, buying a services can now be accessed from touchscreen laptop – it does not your own TV – either directly if you seem to be worth the additional cost. have a more modern system, or via Microsoft Office 2013 and Office additional equipment. Most of the Windows 8 Web Apps – a warning catch up TV is available free of A personal perspective The new suite of office software is charge and, for a small monthly fee, I have now been using Windows 8 for making increasing use of the internet you can watch high definition films a few months. My earlier view was to allow you to use and manage your streamed directly to your TV set. that its touch screen interface was data. This idea is really sensible and This has major advantages over not sufficiently robust to become a major benefit to most computer renting DVDs as it is instant and you widely accepted, as many of the users. However the small do not risk the chance of receiving a necessary apps shipped with percentage of the population who damaged disc. Windows 8 have less functionality have to rely on satellite for their If you do use this type of product and than we expect. I am still of the internet have problems using what if you have an internet connection same opinion, but I am happy with have been termed “cloud based” that has limits on your monthly my Windows 8 machines (I have 2 applications and satellite internet allowance, then you are in danger of desktops and one laptop that I use users should limit the use of these receiving very high monthly charges regularly). I tend to use the desktop types of application otherwise they for excessive internet use. mode (i.e. looks similar to Windows will be in danger of using up the limit IT Support 7) and I rarely use the touch screen on their monthly internet allowance. interface. However, if you are always connected I am often away from the village on What I really do like with these new to fast broadband and you are not in family business in London, so I am machines is the performance. For danger of using your monthly not able to offer full and immediate the technically minded, the 64 bit allowance of “bandwidth” then these support for your computer problems. processor, often dual or multi-core, cloud based applications are quite I will, however, do my best in the with lots of RAM (32GB is not useful. For instance, wherever I am, circumstances and if I cannot provide unheard of) makes the computers whichever computer I use, I have full a solution for you I can help you to noticeably faster than previous access to all my data and any find someone who can. hardware. changes I make will automatically be Mark Lincoln I can get around the problems with updated on all my computers. 07786 633877

Race Night Strathyre

On the evening of the 26th April 2013 at 7.30pm, we will be hosting a Race Killin News AGM Night in the Village Hall in aid of the Strathyre Music Festival. Friday 19th April As well as the racing there will be other fund raising activities such as raffles and whisky curling. Killin News office Music will be provided by local band Balvaig and friends. BYOB. Two other dates for your diary is the Music festival itself, which takes place over the 6pm weekend of 1/2 June 2013. Mike Keeney Treasurer Balvaig Music Group [email protected] http://www.balvaig.co.uk/

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Love in a Cold Climate too many folk thinking that the road their agility at such a young age. After a reasonably mild January into across to Bridge of Balgie was These are reputed to be descendants February it turned into a bitter March passable (although there is a sign of Rob Roy’s goats – though who he – as I’m sure you were all aware. warning of Winter conditions.) nicked them from is not known. Nevertheless the robins were dancing Sometimes the gloom can close in on As well as amorous birds and little to their lady friends, the male these short days before the stalker’s goats out in the cold we also saw pheasants were strutting their stuff work is done. One of my sons was clouds of unidentified insects and a (you know what I mean – we’ve all returning to the hill to retrieve fair number of ticks. A few weeks seen it at a dance in Killin!) and recently shot hinds when a seemingly later we were doing the annual deer generally the birds, if not the bees, huge shape rose slowly from one count on the same ground, this time were turning their minds to the carcase the eagle was enjoying a nice armed not with rifles but radios pens, inevitable. The earliest of all, facing tasty venison supper. and paper (we would run out of the worst of the weather, is the The cold days did bring me one new fingers to count on). Out in a boat raven. An old Highland saying says experience. I took out my 15 year with binoculars I was able to follow that the raven must ‘nest at old grandson to get a hind and we the progress of the two boys as they candlemas (Feb 2), egg at Shrovetide had a successful and most enjoyable moved across the face. By keeping and bird at Easter. If the raven have day the young and the old on the hill in touch by radio it was possible to these not then death is its lot.’ together. I expect Americans would count each group of deer, ensure that Certainly death was the lot of many call it bonding, but it is a truly none were missed or counted twice. in the Highlands in the late 19th rewarding feeling that there are It is not an easy task to cover whole century but it is thought that youngsters keen to carry on these estates like this but it is necessary to incomers killed the most as local ancient professions even though they set an accurate cull target for the highland keepers would not kill a bird are changing. I just hope that the old coming seasons. This is done in mentioned favourably in the Bible. knees will keep going for a few more conjunction with neighbouring Certainly there are few finer sounds years as I have six (at the moment!) estates in local deer management than a raven’s croak of ‘gralloch, grandchildren still to go. I did groups. Collaboration is the new gralloch,’ over a deserted hillside as manage to get one of the younger buzz word in deer management. To he waits for the spoils. ones a wonderful encounter with an nicely round off our counting day, Certainly the elements were more otter on the shore of Loch Tay at just by the last group of deer, we saw suited to ravens than men in the Ardeonaig. Thanks to the dogs one two foxes playing tag (or whatever!) busy time in early February getting was flushed from his Sunday morning Remember I said we were armed the last few hinds to meet cull lie-in amongst the rocks and took a only with . . . . . so we had to be targets. Up in the Rhealdt corrie short cut between my legs to the content with watching their agility past the Lochan na Lairige dam we Loch. The only trouble is that the and beauty against the deep snow had to use the argo to get over the wee fellow now expects to see an drifts. We are not sure, however, if snow and the strong winds almost otter every time. we didn’t see one roll over and point turned us into a hang-glider as we two paws in the air. At the end of the hind season with came home. At least we were not Tim Frost two sons out by Loch Lomond it was forced to become one of Lix Toll’s great to see the nanny goats with numerous rescues from that area – their tiny young kids and admire Learn To Sing Why not contact Franny Morrison An experienced, professional singer and teacher. All ages welcome 01567 829048 0780 2929796

9 Strathfill Councillors and Trust Directors met Fraser MSP the following was Strathfillan with officials to discuss the Charrette included ‘In Scotland it is not the Community in Tyndrum village hall. There was a case that under current legislation Council lot of discussion about installing the dispensary at the Doctors hydro schemes or other sustainable surgery has to close if a pharmacy renewable systems in the area and opens in that area. While an NHS Strathfillan Community Council how the process should be easier and board would most likely consider welcomed Suzanne McAlpine, encouraged, especially because all asking the GP to close the Mansefield, who was co-opted types of heating fuels available are dispensary, this does not mean it is following the meeting in February. very expensive and force businesses an automatic decision. It is possible Alan Smailes is a member of the in the area to close in the winter that an NHS board could foresee the Tyndrum to Oban path group. because it is not financially viable to need for both a dispensary and a Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has remain open. rural pharmacy. In Scotland it is a been working with various local Bypass requirement that dispensing doctors groups to benefit local economies by Grontmij told us that the in a neighbourhood where a bringing in business worth around procurement process for the pharmacy application has been made £1m per annum. Also involved are construction of the bypass scheme receive written notification of the Argyll schools, local churches (as has started with the publication of application.’ pilgrim’s way destinations) the OJEU (Official Journal of the Science Festival landowners and conservation bodies. European Community) Notice. This Jane McGill from Making Science and Funding of £30k has been secured to alerts contractors to this forthcoming Engineering Accessible to the Public take the project forward in construction opportunity and allows is organising a mini pop-up Science partnership with Argyll and Bute them to make a prequalification Festival for May 3rd-5th in Crianlarich Council who will employ and manage submission in order to be considered village hall. a consultant for a feasibility study. as a tenderer for the works. The CC Solar Panels Crianlarich Church will ask for more information about Planning: Council houses in rural There will be a meeting on Tuesday the progress of the Pulpit Rock areas of Stirling District are getting 17th April at 7.30pm to discuss the project. PV solar panels installed by the future of the Crianlarich Church Pharmacy Housing Department Stirling Council building and its on-going Cllr. Martin Earl has been finding out (from the HRA account funded from sustainability. All welcome, please in a general sense about legislation rents). Stirling Council Housing will come and give your views and ideas. regarding pharmacy applications in lease the roof space to the tenant for Charrette areas which have dispensing the next 20 years and receive 45p for On 11th March Community surgeries. In a reply from Murdo each kilowatt/hour produced; the

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tenant receives 3.5p per Crianlarich into Action hopefully finished by the end of the kilowatt/hour for energy produced Progress Update year. but not used. Many people will remember the Lower Station Yard – we have Local Services consultation work done two years finally secured a ten year lease on Cameron Taylor and Alan Smailes ago for Crianlarich into Action by Nick this land from Stirling Council and have been working with Les Wright Associates and may be are in the process of applying for Goodfellow Stirling Council to bring wondering “did anything ever come planning permission. The intention is Local Services to Breadalbane from all that?” The answer is YES! to open the area up as a village starting with a pilot scheme for Since that consultation a huge centre, with an attractive grassy area Strathfillan. Tasks include litter amount of work has been going on in for picnics etc, as well as a picking, street cleaning, pavement the background to turn the signposted car park for visitors to the cleaning and grass cutting. The suggestions and ideas into reality. village. We have just been awarded person/persons will be employed by Here is a very brief summary of 450 free shrubs and bushes from The Stirling Council. There are a couple where we are at: Woodland Trust, which we will plant of people interested. The long term Footpath Network – lots of people as screening in this area and also ambition is to give full-time long wanted easily accessible, signposted along the fence line to the East of the term employment. walks in and around Crianlarich. We village. Environment have worked with Landscape Public Toilets and War Memorial Over the last few years, dog bins architects to design a network of – We have just finished an extensive have been removed; we are going to paths which will include an upgrade upgrade of Crianlarich Public toilets, try to get them replaced and also of the old railway behind the village in conjunction with Stirling Council educate people not to let their dog hall to form an attractive “linear and the National Park. The toilets foul on rural pavements any more park” suitable for all abilities, are now cleaner, brighter and a more than they would in the town. additional routes within the appealing facility for visitors to our Next meeting is on Monday 8th community woodland and an upgrade village. The car park area has also April in Crianlarich village hall at to the existing “Bogle Glen” path. been improved. The shrubbery 7.30pm. All Welcome We have been granted planning around the war memorial has been permission for this work, and are replanted, and the stone work on the delighted to announce that we have memorial itself is being cleaned. received a grant of approx £200,000 Volunteer Days - We had great from the BIG Lottery Fund to enable success with our various volunteer us to carry out all the work! Work days last year and have several more will be starting over the summer, and planned for this year to help with parts of each of the projects above.

11 Strathfillan

The first will be on Saturday 13th Tyndrum Charrette April, to continue the improvements Crianlarich Comedy On 11th March Tyndrum to Lower Station Yard. A free soup & Club played host to the design sandwich lunch is provided for all team currently working on volunteers. No experience is needed Friday 5th April 8pm long term planning in four – just plenty of enthusiasm! in Crianlarich Village Hall villages within the National Alan Smailes, Cameron Taylor, BYOB, strictly over 18's Park. Along with Aberfoyle, Drymen Isla Craig, Joyce Russell, Tickets available in Crianlarich and Arrochar, the residents of Mary Anderson, John Goodale Londis and The Rod & Reel Tyndrum were asked how they would £8 each like the village to develop over the to raise funds for the hall next 10 to 20 years. Topics covered everything from more house building, Church Buildings in Strathfillan Parish the cycleway between the villages to improved tourism facilities. After There is one in Bridge of Orchy and Crianlarich Village Hall. their fact finding day and collation of one in Crianlarich. Both need There will be short presentations questionnaires, the design team will ongoing upkeep. Crianlarich needs about possibilities from EA return to Tyndrum Village Hall on about £20,000 spent on its Architects and Arrochar Parish March 23rd to share their findings windows. Neither has a toilet. Church, plus a display of what other and proposals. The feedback gained Grants may well be available but churches have done, as well as on the day will be fed into the final should public money be spent on plenty of opportunity for discussion draft proposals to be unveiled at the under-used buildings? and sharing ideas. If you can’t NP headquarters at Carrochan in The congregation of twenty plus is a come to the meeting but have any Balloch in late April. reasonable number for the area interest in the church buildings (although we’d always welcome please tell us now. more people). Worship could take The Manse, Dalmally, Argyll Strathfillan Action Plan place anywhere eg in a village hall, PA33 1AA The Trust is currently working on a in a hotel etc. but most would prefer Tel 01838 200207 new local Action Plan to see us to worship in a building built for the through the next few years. We purpose. [email protected] would like to include some new Many people who don’t attend ww.strathfillanparish.wordpress.co photographs taken in Strathfillan church regularly (or at all) say they over the last year or so. If you have like church buildings and like there some gems on your camera please to be one in the area. get in touch with us. The church buildings could be used Refurbished Killin Kutz for other purposes while remaining is now Big Lottery Award available for worship as required eg. Margaret’s Hair Studio Sundays, weddings, funerals. A huge thank you and What might you like to see in the I would like to thank congratulations to those concerned area that doesn’t currently exist? all trades with the project, particularly Isla who Something that could be an asset has gone above and Grant & Welsh beyond...... The hard work starts for locals and/or visitors? Eureka Plumbing A museum or gallery? now! A meeting place with comfy seats? Scot Electrical Joyce Russell Development Officer Would you help raise funds? Pledge Last but not least [email protected] money? Volunteer in a museum? to all my clients 01838 400 545 You could be of any faith or none who have supported me and like to see the buildings kept as community assets. We need help. these last 2 years Please come to a public meeting [email protected] Tel 820920 Tuesday 16th April 7.30pm in Julie Baird Pilates Pilates is a corrective form of exercise, targeting the deep postural muscles that support the spine and lower back, building strength from the inside out. It aims to achieve a balance between strength and flexibility and plays a key role in injury rehabilitation and prevention. Pilates Mat Classes, 1 to 1 or Group Home Visits: Killin, Fortingall, Pitlochry and area. Classes Tuesday mornings - Pitlochry Wednesday afternoon - Fortingall Wednesday evening - Killin For details of class times and prices: [email protected] Tel: Julie 07963 088 112 (Body Control Pilates Instructor)

12 by the Way Crianlarich School Class One – February 2013 In class one, we have been learning about castles. We made models of Motte and Bailey castles. We have painted pictures of castles and kings and queens. We looked at a famous painting of a castle by Paul Klee and made our own copies by drawing round shapes. We have been reading lots of fairytales and writing our own fairytales. Now we are writing news- paper articles about fairytales. We have been finding out about William Wallace. We drew portraits of him and wrote facts about him. We have been singing songs about bears in music. In maths we have been learning to double numbers. Some of us can do this really quickly! In P.E. Mrs McLay has been teaching us how to do gymnastics. We have been jumping, climbing and rolling. We have been learning about friend- ship and how to be a good friend.

Cross Country Class 2 – February 2013 Logan and Jadyn took part in a Cross country event in Stirling recently and In class 2 we have been learning both did very well. They are pictured above with other competitors from about democracy and the parliament. Killin and Strathyre Primary Schools. We know that there is a coalition government. We also learned about all the different parties. The main parties are Liberal Democrats, The Conservatives and Labour. In Scot- land the main party is the SNP. There is also the BNP and the Green Party.

Comic Relief We’ve been selling Red Noses all week and we’ve sold them all! We had a great time on Friday with a fancy dress parade in the morning. In the afternoon we decorated Red Dressing Up for Comic Relief Nose biscuits, designed our own red World Book Day (Week) Welly Waddle noses, danced to the Comic Relief We’ve had a really busy week with Class 1 joined the nursery on their Song and wrote funny stories or reading lots of stories, writing our Welly Waddle around the Community poems. Louise Norris made a special own stories. Woodland. The nursery children and cake to be raffled in aid of Comic Re- We also took part in a Gruffalo Hunt. parents were taking part to raise lief. money for the Scottish Cot Death Trust.

13 Real Food Café Wins National Award Killin Youth Group Visit This was the second year that the Killin Youth Group visited the cafe. Twenty one youngsters took part in a talk on sustainability and then completed a quiz on this very important subject. They learned a little about our fish sourcing and then fried their own fish and chips. Finally, they all took part in a gingerbread/man/woman icing competition with wonderfully creative results. The winners were:- Emily Donnelly – Sustainability Quiz The Best Independent Food Olivia Ridgewell – Fish Frying Outlet selling Fish and Chips Euan Lang – Gingerbread decorations We took part in the National Fish and Sarah Heward Chip Awards and are extremely proud to have won this category. We knew we were down to the final three so, on January 26th, Alan and I, along with team members Stuart Gibson, Colin McGeoch and Jen Lilly, headed to London for a star studded gala dinner. In front of 600 guests we were announced as the winners and our trophy was presented to us by the sponsor and Rory Bremner. This represents a real milestone for the Café and we’d like to thank all those who have supported us over the eight years we’ve been open.

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Of late there has been discussion in bark of a collie dog – not incessant to come into full flower. Many years the Media regarding “Dark areas” barking, but a welcoming bark at a ago my one time friend and i.e., freedom from light pollution in distance - in the dusk of a summer neighbour, Sandy McLaren, reckoned order to successfully study stars, evening, were the most evocative that as long as the waters of Loch planets etc.. Several sites have been connections to our environment. Tay remain at high winter level mentioned including Kielder Forest in At last, after almost a year of dull, (which they have since May 2012) Northumberland and the Galloway damp, and sunless conditions the while we would have night frosts, Forests. On Loch Tayside we do not latter half of February 2013 has to they would not be too severe – how suffer from light pollution, although it some extent redeemed this state of right he was. During the past winter, has to be said that on some nights affairs, having, until today’s date - while we have had on occasion the the Southern hill line is darkly 13th March – even produced “wall to odd moderately frosty night, it has silhouetted by the glare of the urban wall” sunshine on, at times, more not been severe. Also of interest is central belt. Sound pollution is than two consecutive days, though the fact that, despite high loch levels something else to be reckoned with. the air still has a cold bite. As for months, Loch Tay has not “come Modern ears seem to delight in the mentioned in previous editions, the out” at the Fish Farm, Acharn, nor cacophonies of traffic noise and ultra large high pressure cell over N.W. Fat Man’s bay, the usual flooding loud Pop music. Europe and its pool of cold air still points. Many years ago, during army service, persists and as weaker systems tend Rainfall records for the year 2012 a group of us was discussing various to do, pulsates, at some times supplied by John Holland of Kirkton, sounds and aromas that reminded us spreading westwards to cover all the Hamish McLaughlan of Conichan, of home. Being mainly urbanites the British Isles with frosts and snow Glenalmond, and myself have, with smells of fish and chips, city smells showers, at others retreating regard to the geographical variations and noises were paramount. Two of somewhat, whereby the cooler in totals, all agreed that 2012 figures us however were from the uplands, conditions are confined to eastern were almost exactly in line within the surrounded by many crofts and hill areas. averages 1981–2010. farms, so that to us the aroma of Oystercatchers arrived on cue on peat reek, the calls of curlews, 19th February and daffodils struggle Mervyn K. Browne grouse and snipe and indeed the Ardtalnaig 1st Choice Roofing & Building Maintenance Ltd.

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15 MacGregor’s Market About thirty people attended a public day-to-day basis by the community. 8. Equipment Hire meeting on 5th March to discuss ideas Katy McLeod then summarised the Volunteers would be needed to man for the proposed community shop, services that they hope can be the shops and services, give café and information centre, with a provided. She sees the project as a professional advice and to raise planned opening this spring. Dolan means of revitalising the village by additional funding. Betney explained that the shops are creating a central hub of activity, as Some concern was expressed about: owned by a charitable trust and that well as shortening the food chain by 1. The likelihood of illicit dumping at a the trust will rent out the shops to the having a more locally sourced food recycling centre planned Community Interest supply, eg. local meats, fruit, veg, and 2. Possible noise disturbance to the Company (CiC). The first two months bread. This would also be more surrounding elderly residents from a have been negotiated as rent free environmentally friendly. The main children’s play area and the fact that after which an annual rental will suggested services are: the current children’s play park in the apply. As it will be classed as a small 1. A zero waste recycling centre - eg. Park is very popular and due to be business, there will be exemption batteries, poly bags, electrical goods - revamped soon. from business rate payment. Initial to be stored in secure sheds at the 3. The tearoom being in direct funding for current repairs and back of the properties. opposition to other local cafes, in improvements is coming privately 2. A child-friendly outdoor play area particular “Shutters “. It was also from Dolan and from Katy McLeod. In at the back. pointed out that all suppliers of home order to request future funding for the 3. Shop sales to include monthly baking would need to have annual project from the Plunkett Foundation farmers’ market, surplus produce inspections of their kitchens to comply (which specialises in supporting the from local household growers, with Health and Safety regulations. development of community shops) it produce from local farmers, There was much positive support for will be necessary to achieve a delicatessen products and canned the ideas of local produce sales, hand community status by being part of an products (those not normally stocked deliveries, farmers’ markets, tourist Industrial Provident Society. To do by Killin shops), home baking. Home information, benefit advice and this, interested members of the delivery could also be a possibility. internet access. Suggestions were community are invited to become 4.Tearoom with seating for up to made for polytunnels at the back to members of the community company twelve people, serving whole foods grow some produce, with possible by buying a £1 share in it. The and home baking. This could be a involvement of local children in this. members would then be able to business opportunity for someone The overall feeling seemed to be that decide how they would like the shops wishing to run it. the project could benefit villagers and to be run. Dolan emphasised that he 5. Tourist Information tourism. For this to happen, however, is very happy to contribute his 6. Benefits Advice as all tax good local support is a must. knowledge and experience in advice/form filling now has to be done LH accountancy and business online, not ideal for those who are not management to the project but computer literate. envisages the shops being run on a 7. Internet provision

16 Callander & West Perthshire U3A

Having announced taking them there, which it does by need at least forty) the general feeling the launch of eight using its waggle dance. We also learnt is that it may be more sensible to try new groups at the the origin of the term “bee line”, which and set up some local groups of like- start of this year describes how bees head for a new minded people (not part of the U3A). we all wondered if home – in a dead straight line, one There is still a chance that if more the weather would after the other. people are interested, a local U3A may allow full attendances. So far seven of Our next social meeting is planned for yet be possible. the eight are underway and all have 5th June, again at CYP, when Frank So far the subjects that people are shown that enthusiasm amongst our Park will be talking to us about the interested in are Geology, History members has triumphed over the Callander Community Hydro scheme. (especially Scottish), French snow, unless roads were completely Keep up to date with our website. conversation, Italian, Spanish, impassable. It proves that getting u3asites.org.uk Secretary German, Greek, Model-making, together with folk of like mind and Patchwork, Creative stitchery, shared interests provides not only U3A Questionnaire Results Jewellery-making, Scottish dancing, stimulation of the mind but a very Current Affairs, Art/learning to paint, pleasant and sociable way to spend a Only thirteen responses were received Astronomy, Music Appreciation, Keep few hours. (The Lunch Group will be to the questionnaire published in the Fit and Yoga. You may wish to starting soon). December Killin News, to ascertain the suggest others. If you feel that you Amongst the already established possibility of setting up a local U3A might like to take up any of these or groups the Winetasters enjoyed a group for Killin and area. Those who would like to become involved as a celebratory dinner in January while the did respond were interested in tutor please contact Alicjia Fraser Italian students completed their studying many subjects and some Tel: 01567 820690 Beginners Course and are busy with were prepared to teach. However, as email: [email protected] plans for a holiday in Venice in 2014 the numbers were so low, (U3A would Liz Howard Our latest newsletter is in circulation and the website has been updated. If New Goalposts for the Park there is anyone new to U3A who would It has taken some time, but the Community Council are delighted that their like more information just go to the internet and type in ‘Callander & West efforts to raise funds have been successful and there are now some new Perthshire U3A’. We welcome new goalposts in the park for locals and visitors to enjoy. In the earlier good members at any time of the year. weather they were already being well used by all ages. Callander & West Perthshire U3A Many thanks to Stirling Council Community Grants, Rural Stirling Housing Two of our committee members Association and BIG Lottery 2014 Communities for their grant funding and attended a U3A Scotland workshop to Suzanne Player and others in Stirling Council for all their help, adviceand meeting delegates from many other support. Fiona Kennedy U3A groups to discuss matters of Chair Killin Community Council finance, communication and development. The opportunity to share ideas and to learn how other groups function was very valuable especially as both large and small groups were represented. Members of Callander & West Perthshire U3A met at the Callander Youth Project on 14th March for our second members’ social meeting. Our guest speaker was Les Slater, who gave an entertaining talk entitled “Busy bees – a sting in the tale”. From this we learnt that there as many as 250 different species of bee in the UK alone. Les concentrated on the well-known honey bee, which is, apparently, the only creature other than man that can tell its fellows where to find something without Window Cleaning 0782 464 2344 Simon Raw Licensed Commercial & Residential Window Cleaner

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17 The Future of Killin The Register of Electors This was last published on 1st What are your priorities? December 2012 following enquiries made of every address in Stirling Internet shopping, the economic downturn and public Council area. spending cuts are changing how we live and the This year over 35% responded by places that we live in. In Killin, the closure of public email. With postage costs in toilets, shops and the Folklore Centre show that the 2012/2013 of just under £100,000 local community is just as affected by these changes Brian Byrne, the Electoral Registration as anywhere else in the country. Officer is encouraging any electors That’s why Killin’s Action Plan was produced a year with email to supply them saving up to ago. Based on discussions with local people and 60p per household. organisations, the Action Plan pulled together and Since the register was created over prioritised the things that you as a community felt 1,000 electors have been removed as were important for your future. The diagram shows the range of ideas from they had failed to respond or had the Action Plan that have been progressed over the last year. moved address and not re-registered. Everything listed in the Action Plan will have a greater chance of getting As well as losing their right to vote in money and support. Outside bodies like to support projects and groups any future referendum or election these electors can expect to have which can show that they are part of a bigger plan and prefer to direct their future credit reference difficulties as all support to communities which are getting on with doing positive things, major credit reference companies buy rather than complaining about what’s wrong. the Register of Electors for use in credit referencing. Efforts are ongoing to contact registered electors who have not responded to verify if they are still resident. If no response is received to the enquiries they are likely to be removed from the Register. Anyone moving address needs to register their new address as soon as possible. They will be removed from their current address as soon as information that they are no longer resident is received from landlords, council tax, or from the new occupiers. When Killin’s Action Plan was produced a year ago, it was always the intention Plans are being prepared for the next to take stock after 12 months. What now are the community’s priorities over annual canvass of households this the next 12 months? autumn which will request details of Local people have been telling us over the last few weeks. We haven’t been every resident eligible elector at every able to speak to everyone, so if you haven’t already told us your views, address for a March 2014 register please complete the short online survey to tell us what you think Killin’s which will be the Register of Electors priorities are. The weblink to the online survey is: tinyurl.com/killin2013 used for the 2014 European Parliament The main priorities we’ve heard so far are the Park, smartening up the election and the Referendum on village, improving tourist signage, refurbishing the Old Mill, reopening Scottish Independence. For the purposes of the Referendum, the MacGregor’s Market and more walking and cycling routes. The more people canvass will also ask for details of any we hear from, the more clearly we will understand what you want your under 16 year olds who will be 16 or community to be like in the future. And that can only help to make your over by 31st December 2014. ideas become reality. Nick Wright More information on registering to [email protected] 01505 352147 vote and voting by post or proxy the ERO’s website at Nick Wright and Viv Collie are helping Killin and Ardeonaig Trust and other www.saa.gov.uk/central or on the community groups to update Killin’s Action Plan that was produced twelve Electoral Commission’s website at months ago. www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

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What is EAK and what have we done recently? Many of you may know of The Birks Cinema chance to be a red carpet star for the Environmental Action Killin or EAK but The long journey to bring the magic of evening. we think it is about time to remind cinema back to Aberfeldy is almost Meanwhile Paul Foley, General Manager people of what we do. Our main aim over. After a 30-year gap, The Birks of The Birks Cinema, is extremely busy is to participate in environmental Cinema is on track for opening to the planning, recruiting staff and putting action, campaigning and education at general public this spring. The building operational systems in place. In order a local level but also to make activities work inside and out is almost complete to deliver the absolute best cinematic as fun and welcoming as possible. and the official handover from the experience, the board of directors has Our regular meetings take place on contractor Hadden Construction to the consulted with industry experts to put the first Thursday of every month at Friends of The Birks Cinema Board is together a state-of-the-art cinema, the Killin Hotel from 8pm. There are expected towards the end of March. screening the latest blockbuster also many practical outdoor activities Following a tremendous fundraising movies at the cutting edge of technical and wildlife watching events that take campaign and a one year £1.3m innovation, including 3D and live place during the year. Some of our construction programme, the modern broadcasts. The Birks Cinema has a main actions over the last year have cinema that will screen the latest number of other plans for special been: footpath maintenance, litter blockbuster films will open its doors to events later in the year and also a picking, wildlife auditing and a dawn the public towards the end of April and special Gala night in the summer. chorus walk. Many of our members plans are in place to hold a series of A Bus to The Birks also campaign for improved access or community events in the run up to the Killin Community Bus is hoping to run seek to educate the community about official opening. a regular bus service to the Birks and the natural environment. We also take As it is a community-led social that, if we have a regular slot, people part in outside activities such as Black enterprise, the Board of the cinema should be able to book their seats at Grouse and Red Squirrel Surveys and has decided to offer 'sneak previews' the cinema by phone, email or in control of non-native plant species, to local children free of charge and to person and also their seats on the bus. plus many more. invite people from all walks of life There are already a number of people Our group’s experience and interests including local businesses and prepared to drive the Community bus range from active outdoor users community groups around Highland but if anyone else feels that they could through to professional biologists and Perthshire and Killin to a number of add their name to the list that would ecologists. Now we are looking at the advance screenings. make this idea more workable. proposed development at There will be a very special evening of If you hold an ordinary driving licence Glenoglehead by the National Park and glitz and glamour at an exclusive with 3 points or less and are under 70 clarifying issues relating to access and Golden Ticket event on Friday 19th years old you will be eligible to drive the environment. If you would like to April. We have placed Golden Tickets the bus. In this particular case you add your voice to this matter or if you in retail and café outlets across also get to go to the pictures! For the have an interest in Killin's natural Highland Perthshire and, if you’re lucky trial period of this project the driver of environment and want to help or enough to find a winning ticket, you the bus will receive a complimentary campaign in some way we'd always be will be on the red carpet for the latest ticket donated by the Friends of the happy to see you. Hollywood blockbuster to hit the big Birks Cinema. screens. The Golden Ticket promotion If you would like to be included as a Stephen Rawlinson has been sponsored by Mackies of driver or have any other questions Scotland and will be available from a about this topic please get in touch wide range of Highland Perthshire with: - businesses towards the end of March. Marion Strang No purchase is required to enter, just Tel 01567 829027 keep an eye out for the Golden Ticket [email protected] Posters in participating outlets for your

19 and since then, there has been a lot or concerns with National Park staff. happening, with planning applications There will also be an opportunity to submitted and approved for Loch discuss the new Cycle Way proposal Lubnaig south and north, between St Fillans and Lochearnhead Inverlochlarig, and Glenoglehead car during the Strathyre, Lochearnhead parks. The first two sites to be and St Fillans sessions. worked on will be Lubnaig south and north car parks. The contract for the 5 Lochs Community Drop-in works was tendered and a contractor Sessions appointed in the middle of January. If you missed the Killin and Callander Work started there on the 11th sessions, drop in and find out more February and is planned for about the 5 Lochs Project and learn completion later this summer. more about the improvements we’re New visitor facilities on these sites making to visitor sites. will include a building with toilets and Strathyre: 6th April, NP Mobile Office a small kiosk selling food and soft 3:30–9pm drinks, informal camping Lochearnhead: 17th April, NP Mobile 5 Lochs Project Update opportunities, overnight motorhome Office 3–9pm, The 5 Lochs initiative is a five year spaces and day car parking for St Fillans: 18th April, NP Mobile project based around a newly formed Lubnaig north and south sites. The Office 2–7pm. Visitor Management Plan. The Plan is sites will also be gated and no We look forward to seeing you there! looking to improve the experience overnight parking permitted except you will get both as a resident of the booked motorhomes and informal Ruth Crosbie area or as a visitor and is also campers. While this work is going PR and Media Manager seeking to raise the standard not on, both car parks will be temporarily LL&TTNP only in how the area is being looked closed. 01389 722016 after, but also in the level of service We are also working with relevant Mob 07834 334108 everyone can expect to receive. agencies on issues surrounding the The 5 Lochs area is based around way vehicles are being used on both The plan can be viewed on the Loch Earn, Loch Voil, Loch Lubnaig, trunk and other roads in the area, National Park website: Loch Venachar and Loch Achray. including how to manage the area www.lochlomond-trossachs.org These are the bigger lochs that help during periods of peak visitor define the area and ones that have demand. suffered from more than their fair Drop-in sessions are taking place to share of abuse over the last few provide additional opportunities for decades. communities to learn more about the The 5 Lochs Visitor Management Plan 5 Lochs Visitor Management Plan and was officially launched in November allow them to discuss their thoughts

20 McLaren High School Violin Exams all looking forward to Congratulations to going to Cairngorm for Georgia Third who the finals in March. recently passed the Scottish Schools Associated Board of Indoor Athletics the Royal School of On 7th February a Music exam Grade 4 with Distinction small band of athletes Junior Ski Course, Bormio, Italy from McLaren High On Friday 1st February, pupils School visited the involved in this year’s Junior Ski magnificent Emirates Course returned from Italy buzzing Arena in Glasgow to with enthusiasm from a fantastic behaviour of the group was represent the School week at Bormio in the Italian Alps. outstanding - a great credit to all! at the Scottish Schools Indoor As ever the objectives for the week McLaren Ski Team Race Report Athletics Championships. were to bring on skiing but also It’s not often that you arrive at a First up was Andrew King (S3) in the contribute greatly to personal and schools competition thinking that you under 16 60m sprint. With 70 social development through might have half a chance, but we entrants there were 6 heats and experiences that can only be were really hopeful of doing well as Andrew did well to achieve 8.41 secs, introduced in a residential situation. we had already won a schools Team finishing sixth in his heat. Additional benefits were achieved Dual Slalom skiing event a few Adam Kyle (S4) from Tyndrum faced through ‘real life’ exposure to different months ago and we knew that we had similar opposition and despite a language, geography and culture. a strong team with Regan Dingwall, powerful start, struggled to make the The Ski School got lots of praise from Connor Ramsay-Clapham, Craig qualifying for the next round, finishing our pupils. Tegan Dowling declared Fingland and James Ronald (pictured in a time of 8.71 secs. that “The ski instructors helped me a above) There were 22 gates spread As the afternoon progressed the lot since I had never skied on snow over 300m of challenging terrain on a McLaren contingent were on their feet before” with Olivia Ridgewell and firm base of snow. Each of us raced again cheering on a magnificent Emma Aitken adding that “The as fast as we could and put in a solid performance from Andrew King, this instructors were very enthusiastic and run, but we weren’t to know our time in the under 16 200m. Coming good fun!” actual times until the prize-giving into the final straight he was in fifth The snow conditions were perfect with later on at the end of the day. After a place and managed to hold this all runs open and a great variety of long build up, they finally announced through the finish. slopes available to challenge not only McLaren High School as the winners! This was a tremendous day for all four the beginners, but also the more We are all delighted to have won gold and a great experience. Well done to competent in the group. at Glencoe and James did all of them, they demonstrated real Having enjoyed such a great week, it fantastically, coming in 3rd place in effort and support to one another is of course worth noting that the the overall individual ranking. We are throughout the day! Yvonne King

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On Friday 15th March pupils came to Colours of Spring school with ‘crazy hair’ or dressed up Collecting all the winter, storing it as their favourite book character. away, Only a thin layer of sparkles left on Thank you to all who donated cakes the mountain tops, which were sold in school at break Loving the spring takes away the and lunchtime, we raised £164.25. frost in your heart, Of all the other seasons,spring is the Class 1 most wonderful Class 1 are studying Castles. As part Use your time wisely for soon it will of their homework, they were set the be gone challenge of making their own castle Rising from the darkness, flowers and they came up with some appear everywhere fabulous designs. They will also visit Slowly the plants rip through the Stirling castle on Wednesday 27th earth March.

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Tel : 01567 820434 Glendochart near KILLIN 23 The Big S Carbon Trust Scotland winners of easy; inclusion of an educational Anne Gilchrist will take up her the Low Carbon Building Awards 2013 element – teaching local trades and position as Artist in Residence in the Carbon Trust Scotland, in partnership volunteers how to work with eco- Studio at the Big Shed next month. with architecture magazine Urban building materials was equally It is with great pleasure that we Realm, has announced the winners of challenging. The end result, though, welcome an artist so deeply its Low Carbon Building Awards 2013 is something we are all immensely committed to studying the flora and (new build category). The Big Shed proud of” fauna of Scotland. For the past year is designed to recognise and Sue Manning of Ecological Anne has been working on and celebrate buildings in Scotland that Architecture said ‘The choice of local around the Ben Lawers National boast low carbon and sustainable materials and others with a very low Nature Reserve. When asked Anne design principals. energy content in their manufacture gave her thoughts on the Katy MacLeod of the Lochtayside CiC and processing, resulted in a building approaching Residency: "Working at said “The Board of Directors of the with a Low Carbon impact. We are the Big Shed is like a dream come Big Shed is absolutely delighted with very pleased that this, together with true for me - it's the nearest I can this award, which validates our high levels of insulation, the use of get to my subjects of interest - the determination to adhere to the renewable energy technologies, and plants, birds, animals and even the original concept of the Big Shed. the way in which the community was very rocks of Ben Lawers. I think Sourcing local materials and trades in involved in its construction, has being there day by day will give me such a remote, rural location was not merited the Carbon Trust Award’. deeper insights and inspirations than ever before”. You may have already seen some of her work at the Killin NTS office as well as in the Big Shed Hall last year. In May her work will be on show at the Benmore Botanic Gardens. We very much hope that she will find it a comfortable and inspirational environment, and that the experience will be a productive one for her, resulting in some great work! Please visit Anne's website at www.annegilchrist.co.uk We are delighted to welcome back the Edinburgh String Quartet on Thursday May 16th as part of the Dolan Betney, Sue Manning, Paul Wedgwood (Carbob Trust Scotland), Katy MacLeod

24 Shed News Classical Concert series. Tickets £10, contact Jane on 07766 Regular Yoga Sessions The Quartet has a special place in 566935 Yoga classes with Emma Burtles on our hearts, as they were our 'very Coppicing Event: Friday mornings 10.30 - 12.00, price first' - kicking off the whole of the Conference and workshop Friday £5 per class. Free taster available ambitious Classical Concerts 19th and Saturday 20th April Regular Tai Chi sessions programme in style. It is a privilege Regenerating Hazel Coppice Tai Chi classes with John Connelly for the Big Shed to be hosting a Woodlands Thursday mornings 10.30 - 12.00. £5 concert of such status that would Presentations by the Scottish per session, Free taster available normally involve a trip to Edinburgh, Crannog Centre on the biodiversity & In the Pipeline Glasgow or even further afield. The economic benefits of coppicing hazel Gardening Workshop Quartet’s international reputation is with case studies in Scotland. Saturday 27th April rapidly growing; they have made Excursions to new sites being National Hang Gliding numerous broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 managed will take place on each Competition 2nd May-8th May and have played all over the world afternoon. based at the Big Shed including countried in Eastern Europe. Contact the Scottish Crannog Centre Local artist Georgia Crook is to book your place on 01887 Laurie and Julia' s Ruby Wedding exhibiting her work in the main hall 830583; the conference will be held Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June of The Big Shed so please come in the Big Shed Community Hall. - a big weekend of celebration is down to an event to have a look at coming up, including music, the stunning artwork on display. Classical Concert entertainment, guided walks and Thursday 16th May 7.30pm Forthcoming Events ceilidh dancing lessons. Edinburgh Quartet with a programme Poetry and Harp evening The Big Shed has its own blog which of Haydn, Britten and Tchaikovsky. Saturday 13th April 7.30pm can be found at Tickets £12, contact Jane on 07766 Kenneth Stevens (Poet and Author) thebigshedblogspot.com 566935. and Wendy Stewart(Harpist) Jane Watts will be giving readings in a 'melding Project Development Officer of music and words' 07766 566935 Cheerio! Unfortunately I will not get the personal and professional satisfaction. of you it has been over this whole opportunity to say cheerio personally You will be aware of the restructuring thirty year period. to all of those within the Breadalbane of the police as we move towards the Thirty years ago I and five others who area that I have worked with or have creation of Police Scotland on 1st April were joining Central Scotland Police known over the past years as I retire 2013. I am confident that were going through the process of from Central Scotland Police. communities will see no diminution of enrolment and someone asked the I first moved to this policing area service when this takes place. question what our police ambitions nearly thirty years ago when, Inspector Gerry McMenemy, a former were. Some wanted to be in CID because of my climbing background, Callander Sergeant, will take charge of others Traffic and I believe one wanted Sgt Harry Lawrie poached me for the the Breadalbane areas when I finish to be a Chief Constable, I surprised Killin Mountain Rescue Team and to and he will also have policing them all by saying my ambition was to be stationed at Callander where I management responsibility for our be a “cop at Killin” and it greatly moved into one of the police houses. part of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs pleases me that I realised this as a I was participating in the mountain National Park and for Operation Constable and then as supervisor rescue when Harry was tragically Ironworks across the whole Park. through to my present rank. killed in a Search And Rescue You may already be aware that I was With all of my family, including helicopter crash on Ben More and, awarded the MBE in the New Years parents, located in Dumfriesshire Anne thereafter, I took the place of Ian Honours. I was especially pleased and I plan to retire back there in the Ramsay within the Killin Section that, as well as for my environmental near future. whilst he recuperated from the work that has had a national Very best wishes and many, many thanks injuries he sustained in the crash. dimension, it specifically referenced Kevin Findlater MBE Since those days I have served at all my work with communities within the Chief Inspector ranks up to my present one in this National Park. Without reservation I Central Scotland Police area. It has been working with you can say that it has been a very real and your wider communities that has pleasure and honour to have worked undoubtedly brought me my most with you all, and I know that for some

25 Bob MacGregor Events

Bob MacGregor Motorcycle Run Vintage Motorcycle event Bob MacGregor 2 Day Memorial Trial Tuesday 30th April Kinnell, Killin and surrounding areas Leaving McLaren Hall Saturday 1st June 10.30 am Sunday 2nd June 9.30 am at approx 10.00 am Marquee serving food and drinks Circling the village via Main Street, Craignavie Road Saturday evening BBQ and Quiz night and Manse Road Raffle (all donations gratefully received) before heading off on a 140 mile road run, Annual Membership is available to support stopping off to Kinloch Rannoch, Rannoch Station, the Club at a cost of £ 5.00 for adult, youth or a social member. Tummel Bridge, Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Glen Lyon Anyone able to help out at the trial observing or stewarding Bob MacGregor’s bike participating, please contact bikes from 1930s onwards. Bobby or Karen on Come out and support us on our route Tel: 01567-820854, For any more information Bobby 01567 820854 no experience needed

Boxing Day Dip 2012 On 26th December twenty one brave – or perhaps just encourage us. Thank you all. There was a real sense crazy – people took to the balmy waters of the River of fun and community spirit about the whole event. Lochay to raise money for the Falls of Dochart When Lucy dreamt up this crazy idea, we hoped to Retirement Home Roof Fund. We were very lucky as it raise a few hundred pounds but, thanks to the huge was a beautiful day and the level of the river had generosity of villagers and friends from near and far, dropped considerably. our final total came to £2,207! Among the dippers we had Santa (see cover of last To those who braved the freezing waters, those who issue) a fairy and a baby dinosaur, prompting the encouraged us and gave so generously, to the suggestion that this year we have a fancy dress dip. photographers and those who collected sponsor money, Afterwards a big group of us adjourned to the Killin to Ian and his staff and Sarah with her donation bucket Hotel for some much needed delicious hot soup kindly at the Real Food Café, a HUGE thank you. provided by Ian Hitchens and his staff. Here’s to Boxing Day 2013! We were absolutely amazed and humbled by the number and generosity of spectators who turned out to Anna and Lucy Nicholson

26 Killin SWRI On Thursday 7th February the The speaker for the March meeting Favourite Egg Cup: members welcomed their President was unable to come and at the last 1st equal Margaret Galloway and Elizabeth Woods back in to the chair. minute, local girl, Lindsay Willison Ellen Stewart Elizabeth opened the meeting and stepped in and gave a very A Smartie Tube filled with 5p Pieces, introduced Georgia Crook who gave informative talk on her occupation as 1st Margaret Galloway a slide show explaining some of the a dog groomer. Lynne Ferguson 2nd Sue Hughes pieces she had done for various brought along her dog Jodie who was 3rd Ellen Stewart. projects in paper and wickerwork. a perfect model and sat very Saturday 11th May She brought along a few examples of patiently being admired by all and The Annual Outing will be to Stirling some of her work which were really listening intently to hear how she and for a two course pre-theatre dinner lovely and rounded off her talk with all our dogs should be looked after. at the Riverhouse Restaurant a demonstration of how to make At the end of the evening Jodie followed by an ABBA Tribute show in paper. thought she had behaved well the McRobert Centre. Competitions: enough to be rewarded and managed Wednesday 22nd May group Flower Arrangement to prise the lid of a cake box and help meeting will be held in the Lesser 1st Margaret Galloway herself to a piece of cream sponge Mclaren Hall when we hope to have 2nd Cathie Reid whilst no-one was looking. Perthshire Preserves from Callander Handmade Bookmark Thankfully she was none the worse giving a talk. For more information 1st Ellen Stewart after eating the cake. Elizabeth Woods or Ann Watson 2nd Margaret Galloway. 820521 Surgery News By the time you read this we should the cheapest we could save around know whether the Pharmacy £14.000 a year and that’s only for S. FORSTER ELECTRICAL Application has been successful after one drug.- our total spend on drugs FOR the committee meeting on 3rd April. in the year to November 2012 was ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS We would like to thank all those who around £344,000. supported us so well by writing to the We will also be reviewing our REWIRES powers that be. Whatever the prescribing of some drugs, mostly result, we remain firmly committed strong painkillers, sedatives and SECURITY LIGHTING to providing the best quality health sleeping pills which are not good to care we can for our practice patients. continue long-term. 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Educated at Radley College, Oxfordshire, young James was evacuated from London to Canada at age 14 in 1940, returning aged 18 in 1944 as a volunteer and seeing active service in the closing year of the Second World War in India, Java and Singapore before being Martin MacLean was born in Glasgow commissioned into the Seaforth on the 28th April 1920 to Martin and Highlanders. His transfer in 1948 to Flora (McLure ). Martin had an older the Federation of Malaya Police Force brother and sister James and Flora. for nine years meant much to him His father was a tram car driver. He and he attended London reunions of was raised in Sorley Street, Partick James Macnab of Macnab, 23rd chief the Malaya Police Association until and left school aged 14 to start work of Macnab, who has died aged 86, last year. He was involved in several as a trainee grocer. He and James claimed lineage back to the Celtic era gunfights against guerrillas. were both keen cyclists and cycled of an early Abbot of Glendochart in The Macnab combined running the round much of the country especially Perthshire, Mac an Aba meaning "son family acres at Kinnell with public Killin and Kenmore. Martin enlisted of the abbot". Succeeding as 23rd office, serving for 21 years from in 1939 and joined the navy as a chief in 1970, he was styled The 1961, first with Western District stoker in an escort vessel protecting Macnab, following the Scots custom Council of Perthshire and then, for 14 the merchant fleet in the north of employing the definite article to years until local government Atlantic. denote chiefship of an important reorganisation in 1975, as a county After the war he joined Galbraiths the family. councillor with Perth and Kinross and Grocers in Partick as under manager The Macnab took his clan duties finally as a member of Central where he met his wife Betty. They diligently, meeting clansfolk and Regional Council. He maintained were married in 1949 and enjoyed 60 playing an active role for many years service with the Seaforths (TA) until years of happy married life together. in the Standing Council of Scottish 1964, as well as duties as a Justice of Martin gained employment with D. & Chiefs. He was involved in both the the Peace for 18 years until 1986. J. McEwan Grocers in Killin and he International Gathering of the Clans For a decade until 1992, he held an and Betty moved to Killin the day in 1977 and the subsequent appointment with the investment after their wedding. They soon Gathering at the Scottish company Hill Samuel as a consultant. moved into 8 Ballechroisk where they Homecoming of 2009. A keen shooter, he cut a colourful spent the rest of their life together. The Macnab made his home at figure on the hill, always in the kilt. Martin and Betty had three children, Kinnell, by Killin, centre of Macnab The Macnab had a long and happy Farquhar, Martin and Norma, seven territory, taking a lively part in local marriage to the Hon Diana grandchildren and eleven great life. In days when the Lochearnhead Anstruther-Gray, elder daughter of grandchildren. All the family were Games was the local gathering (Killin Lord Kilmany, and when she died in very much cherished by Martin and Games did not start until years January last year, it was his wish that Betty. later), he is particularly remembered their ashes be interred together on When the Hydro Electric Scheme for being what a fellow chief Innis Bhuide, the island in the Falls of started in Killin, Martin joined the affectionately termed "a dominant Dochart in Killin that has been the Cementation Construction Company character" at the Lochearnhead burial place of Macnab chiefs for building the Lawers Dam, tunnel and Games, being chieftain on several centuries. This took place after a pipeline. When the Hydro project occasions. memorial service in Killin Kirk on finished, he returned to grocery Death duties of a predecessor meant 15th March. where for many years he was the that in 1978, he had to sell the He is survived by his four children driver and shopkeeper of the Co-op family home of Kinnell House, but he Virginia, Jamie, Geoffrey and Katie, grocery van servicing the outlying remained by his beloved Loch Tay at and eight grandchildren. James, rural areas of Killin. This made him a Finlarig, just outside Killin, until the born 1963, becomes 24th Macnab. well known, popular member of the death of his wife's parents in 1985 local community. He also developed when he moved to Leuchars. (Reproduced from The Herald 30th handyman skills, particularly Succession to the chiefship became January 2013 with kind permission of electrical work and was always tangled after 17th chief Archibald the author, Gordon Casely) repairing someone’s electrical

28 Obituaries appliance or rewiring a house. After Anne McLellan Willison Glasgow as a secretary working up to retiring, Martin drove for the Hospital 11.12.1930 - 29.1.2013 Company Director. After the early Car Service and helped neighbours death of her father, David Anderson, and friends who needed it with in 1951, the family took holidays with transport. the Campbell family of Mid Lix Farm, Martin and Betty’s home was always Killin. It was during these holidays open to friends and neighbours and a she met Douglas Willison, a local welcoming dram was always sheep farmer. True love blossomed available. Their great sense of and they married in Glasgow on 19th humour, kindness and humility added June 1956, honeymooning in Jersey, to their popularity. After Betty’s a place which became very special to death in 2009, Martin’s life was never he. Anne & Douglas lived at Easter the same and her loss was Lix where Anne had to adapt very devastating for him. quickly to farming life, which she did, Although he had lost so much, Martin and she soon loved the outdoors and still retained his own sense of the countryside. Their children humour and was fortunate to spend Doug, Beth & Sheona soon followed. his last few months in the care of the Anne was a devoted mother to them Anne McLellan Anderson was born in wonderful staff at the Falls of Dochart all. She brought up her children on Glasgow. She had two older sisters, Retirement Home. Their the farm and led a very active life Jess and Margaret. She attended professionalism, kindness and with them. Whitehill School where she obtained compassion was a great comfort to Anne’s hobbies included badminton, her Baccalaureate in 1946. Anne the family. The funeral service tennis and curling, which she enjoyed excelled in English, Sport and Music, collection amounted to £201.00 regularly and was an active member passing all her piano grades. Piano which has been donated to the of the local Badminton and Curling was an interest she maintained Retirement Home. Martin was a Clubs. She used her secretarial skills throughout her life. She was a devoted husband, loving father, a being secretary of the Agricultural member of the Scottish Junior much loved grandfather and great Show for many years. Singers and also the Women’s grandfather and is sadly missed. In 1983 the family bought Craigend League of Health & Beauty. On Farm at Fintry, where Anne spent ten Farquhar MacLean leaving school she attended the busy years helping to build up the Glasgow & West of Scotland College farm, now run by Doug & Catriona. of Commerce to study business. She was very competent in the farm She joined the family business in books and taxation.

29 Obituaries Anne & Douglas returned to Easter David Guy Philip Howard In 1976 David joined the army and Lix Killin in 1993. Later life brought 9.12.1955 - 12.1.2013 became a stock controller in the an interest in gardening and plants Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Whilst and her six grandchildren, Duncan, in the army he was lucky enough to Donald, Mike, David, Mhairi & Robbie. be trained as a ski instructor and She spent a lot of her time in her never lost his love of skiing. His last garden, especially when the sun was skiing experience was with his shining, attending to her plants. She grandson Jack at Braehead Snozone loved walking the dogs which she did (not quite the wild outdoors but still right up to Christmas 2012. Anne great fun!). His army postings took spent many enjoyable holidays in him to Cyprus, Germany, Canada and Jersey with her family, following the Belize and fostered his great love of sun and looked forward to her travel. holidays by the sea with a large G&T! On leaving the army in 1984 David Anne led a very active, happy and worked in an office job at St Albans. contented life at Easter Lix. She was Soon after this he met and married a much loved wife, mum and his first wife Evelyn and they later grandma to all her family. She is moved to Dunstable where he sadly missed by us all. David was born on 9th December worked at Vauxhall IBC Vehicles in Douglas Snr, Doug, Beth and Sheona 1955 at Moseley, Birmingham. An Luton for many years as part of the would like to thank everyone who only child, he was brought up in logistics team. He admitted to attended Anne’s funeral on the 5th Birmingham and South Wales, then getting a thrill from driving around February. The collection was for the Kenilworth where he went to high on a counterbalance truck but the Falls of Dochart Retirement Home school and enjoyed helping out at the nearest he got to that in Killin was a and £740 was donated to them. local stables. His higher education sit-on mower which trundled along! Thanks to everyone who contributed was at colleges in Leamington Spa It was in 2000, whilst he was on and especially to all those who and Coventry when law was his main holiday in Sorrento, Italy with his travelled long distance in the wintery interest. During his teenage years mum that I met David. Our first weather. Thanks also for the many he helped to care for his mum Joyce encounter was amongst the ruins of messages of sympathy that we have who contracted a type of multiple Herculaneum and his chat-up line received and for all the support given sclerosis which left her partially was “That’s a nice camera you have”. to us from family and friends near disabled. She regained good health David moved north to be with me in and far. and later became a frequent visitor Killin in 2001. Finding a job was not Sheona Macaskill to Killin which she called her “second easy for him and after trying various home”. roles at the Green Welly Stop he

30 Obituaries found a long term post that he Joyce James and photography – how to develop enjoyed, working with Ian Armstrong 3.8.1922 - 21.2.2013 and print as well as take good and his team for 24/7 Cars, driving Joyce was born Lilian May Reading on photos. She was a keen gardener, taxis and school minibuses. The 3rd August 1922, the middle of Rose from necessity in the early days. move from busy town to quiet, wet and William’s three girls. Her sisters, She read up on it and planted her rural Perthshire was a big culture Dorothy and Phyllis, remember that rows at a different angle to the other shock for him but he grew to love the Joyce never knowingly did anything allotments mostly tended by men but area and was very happy to make to hurt anyone, not even her sisters’ her plants thrived growing at the Killin his home, as long as he could feelings. She changed her name correct angle for the sun. get a weekly shopping fix in the big when working with others called Joyce could always communicate with city of Stirling! We married in Sri Lilian, not wanting to shorten it in people of any age, getting on well Lanka in 2010, a very happy and any way and then mistakenly being with children, especially her memorable occasion. introduced as Joyce. She decided grandchildren and great David had no children of his own but that suited her and has been called it grandchildren. Her sense of humour quickly grew to love and be loved by ever since. Many also knew her as JJ and ready wit endeared her to folk. his new family, my children and – which was her suggestion for what She would amuse the staff at the grandchildren. (Jenny and her her grandchildren might call her – as Falls of Dochart by showing that she partner Andy and their son Ben, Paul she said, it was better than GG. She could still be quick-witted. One carer and his wife Cath and their children always enjoyed making plays on saying, “I’ll just put your trousers Jack and Susie - and now also Joseph words. on”, got the unexpected response, “I born in February). David was Joyce had a long, happy and loving don’t think they’ll fit you.” As a excitedly looking forward to the birth marriage to Bill from 1941 until Bill friend of recent years put it, “she of this grandchild and to Jenny and died in 1999. They had three retained such a youthful outlook”. Andys’ wedding in Bath later this children – Peter, Moira and Heather. She used to say that it was chance year. Throughout our time together, Sadly Heather died aged 20, which brought Moira to Crianlarich we shared many happy experiences something a mother can never get and then she had to look after her and holidays. David loved over but Joyce made herself keep mum. But in fact it had worked both photography and music, and was going. She was always active. She ways – after three years of sharing becoming a computer and Ipad whiz and Bill loved walking the hills and her two bedroom house with Moira kid! At home he was adept at DIY were keen cyclists even having a and her two children, the jobs and was an enthusiastic lawn tandem for a while. Joyce taught the mother/daughter friendship had mower, hedge cutter and strimmer, children to cycle and weekends and become firmer. Once back in the latter causing me some disquiet summer holidays were spent cycling separate houses they continued to when he regularly strimmed plants and camping. Although she also spend much of their time together – that he thought were weeds! He was taught the children to swim, she only shopping, swimming, cups of tea and a huge fan of James Bond films and learned to do so herself once she was later holidays too. holidays were often engineered to be 40 and then swam regularly till her Joyce had a huge variety of interests at locations which had featured in mid 80s. and was very knowledgeable. She these films, eg. Italian Lakes district. The family moved to Crianlarich in had a healthy active lifestyle until Part of his recent birthday treat was 1971 when Joyce became the Youth just a few years ago. It was hard for a trip to see the latest film “Skyfall”. Hostel Warden. She would take her to accept the restrictions of David was a valued member of the youngsters from the village up Ben failing health but she retained her elite Shutters coffee group and had More or on the West Highland Way to humour and adapted as best she lately become notorious for his Tyndrum. As she got older she kept could. She will be missed but now contributions of one liner jokes! up the walking and it tied in well with she is free and at peace. David was a gentle giant. A much her interest in wildlife. She used to Her family would like to thank loved kind, considerate, sensitive and walk from Willow Square to the West Doctors Syme and de Laat for all caring man who gave me some of the Highland Way and often saw the lek their care over the years, the Falls of best years of my life and we will all where the black grouse displayed. Dochart Home for their love and care miss him greatly. She was a keen reader and anything over the past 18 months and also all Liz Howard new she did she would read up first. those who sent cards. She learnt German, Dutch, Gaelic, Moira Robertson

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31 Book Review

The Woman In Black children a tale that has haunted him concludes his business. Night after by Susan Hill throughout his adult life. As a young night he hears the eerie sound of a I loved this book! I man and a junior solicitor in a pony and trap, the screams of a read it a few years ago London law firm, Arthur is sent to the dying child and sees a ghostly and also saw it on remote village of Crythin Gifford to woman dressed in black. stage in London during attend the funeral and settle the This novella is successful due to the which the audience affairs of a recently deceased client, author’s brilliant use of language, was screaming! I Mrs Alice Drablow. She lived in a creation of atmosphere and the way recently borrowed the desolate mansion, Eel Marsh House, she manages to unsettle the reader. DVD which seemed to have turned it which is connected to the village by We enjoyed The Woman In Black and into a horror film. The book is a Nine Lives Causeway. It can only be would recommend it but not for classic ghost story, a spectre reached by pony and trap and is reading late at night! haunting an English village. inaccessible at high tide. Although written in 1983 it is in the Despite warnings from the locals, Sally Connor style of a traditional Gothic novel. who believe that a sighting of the Sequel Book Club The story begins on a Christmas Eve woman in black means the death of a and the storyteller, elderly Arthur child will follow, Arthur decides to Kipps, is recounting to his step stay at the isolated house while he

World Book Night World Book Night takes place on 23rd Heart of Scotland Herb Society April each year, chosen because it Here we are you don’t want to miss was both the birth and death date of surrounded by snow at this early and active, though Shakespeare. The aims are to raise and freezing maybe not vigorous period in the the profile of reading for pleasure, temperatures and garden. give books to those who do not yet these wonderful Our next meeting is not one to normally read, improve literacy and little hearty and very miss. Jacqui Calder, our local bring communities together. hardy perennial herbs are waking herbalist, will be speaking on ‘Bone Twenty books are chosen by an up and stretching after a long Health’ on Wednesday, 17th April, independent committee and sleep. A quick and not too 730pm at the Aberfeldy Town Hall. members of the public sign up to be thorough rake finds the tips of We can all use some hints on givers. The successful givers collect chives, bergamot, nettles and natural supplementation and care of their books the week before from a geranium and stalks of comfrey our bones when nature and maybe chosen collection point and inscribe and the fennels well on their way not so much usage is drawing back them with their name and a unique and striving for more sun and our reserve. Wednesday, 15th May identifying number enabling the warmth. It is great to see this is our annual bus outing to The books to be tracked. happening again, a quick check on Glasgow Botanical Gardens (and This year Sequel Book Club along ourselves, who might be a little glasshouses) with a stop for high with Kay Riddell will be hosting our more reluctant to make the most tea at the River House in Stirling. World Book Club Night in the Library of our time when weather Any interest in either of these from 7–9pm on Wednesday 24th conditions are not optimum. events, please phone either Judy April. Please come along and enjoy Herbs certainly make the most of Forster on 01567 820298 or myself some refreshments with us and their viable opportunity. Do make on 01567 820408 for further collect your free books! This is not the most of yours and have a details. just for those in book clubs but regular wander around the border Patty Hope anyone in the village interested in just now. Everyday sees a new reading. shoot, shade of green or bright Sally Connor yellow and even a hint of scent Sequel Book Club

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32 Letters Letters Hospital Problems David’s Odd Rainbow ... clouds are usually seen over polar Letter to Bruce Crawford Here in Aberfeldy, I too saw these regions where the stratosphere is Dear Bruce, unusual rainbows on 9th December, intensly cold, e.g. -80 degs. Their My wife Barbara is seriously ill and although nothing as spectacular as in appearance over Scotland was a sign awaiting surgery in Larbert. David Robertson’s excellent photo. of a huge upheaval in the upper In the last few weeks, at my tender Here, they just looked like little bits atmosphere over the Arctic which age of 77, I’ve driven the 60 miles to of rainbows, mainly pink and green, had suddenly warmed up and sent and from this hospital on a number dotted all over the morning sky and cold polar air flooding down over the of occasions. My experiences have lasting for quite a long time. I was UK and Europe. reminded me of the extensive sufficiently intrigued to make a note Emma Paterson consultations prior to this hospital in my diary of how beautiful and being built. I seem to remember unusual the sky was that morning. Loft Lagging Legacy that we were assured about various My American son-in-law is a keen concerns; including a slip road off the weather observer, (in fact used to be In 2009 the ‘Killin Cutting Carbon motorway, a helipad and most a “storm-chaser” which involves Insulation Project’ was launched and importantly ample car parking getting as close to tornados as many householders took advantage facilities. possible when most sane people of the free or discounted loft Unfortunately my recent experiences would be going in the opposite insulation. A great project but have made me realise that direction!) and he’s also a very keen dependent on your house! assurances made in such photographer, and when I told him We had this done on our ex council consultations are not promises. about this he immediately said: “Oh house. My observations are listed below: that would be a Circumzenithal Arc!” On going into the loft this year we The hospital is superb in design and “R-i-i-i-ght”, I said, “of course!” noticed how cold it now was with a the staff/professionals are excellent So, your readers could do as I then lot of condensation and the roof Car parking is a nightmare; queues did, Google Circumzenithal Arc - trusses very damp. We contacted a of cars waiting to access spaces as which will provide lots of images and roofing company who knew they are vacated. The disabled explanations, most of which were too immediately what the problem was, parking (My wife has a blue badge) is technical for my feeble brain! no ventilation. The roof space was always full to capacity. The situation Just to add: I see the “Killin News” not designed to have so much is particularly difficult during visiting now and again, third-hand as it were, insulation. We had to have times. Also, I believe that there’s a passed down the lochside by various ventilating tiles fitted to the roof. warden booking cars which park folk, and am always interested Had we not noticed this, a few years incorrectly. In addition the ‘drop off’ because many, many years ago (far down the line we would have needed facilities always seem to be full. too many to record here!), as a child, a new roof! So if you have had this There’s no slip road off the I lived at the Schoolhouse, Ardchyle, done, please check your loft. motorway, when travelling from the 4 miles west of Killin. I still have lots Mary Lewis Stirling direction. Accordingly, one of happy memories (and photos) of has to find ones way via growing up there, and attending the Bannockburn or via the motorway. school next door, so I’d better say Thank you The first directional sign seems to be “Hi” to anyone still in Killin area who I would like to thank relatives, actually in Larbert. There’s no remembers me as Sheena Stewart! neighbours and friends for their were helipad. And, yes - the summers better kindness to me after my stay in You can see that, whilst impressed by then! Sheena Leszke hospital. the working part of the hospital, I’m Thank you to all who visited me in dismayed that previous assurances .... and again hospital and at home and to all the have been ignored. We also saw the odd cloud here at nurses for their care and attention At the hospital I was informed that Auchlyne. My sister then emailed me since I came home. during the design stage, NHS Forth a cutting from the Times, Tuesday I would also like to thank all my Valley representatives asked for 2500 11th December which said that it was friends who sent me lovely cards on parking spaces and the Scottish a nacreous cloud, which is made up my 70th birthday. Thank you one Government reduced it to 1500 on of acid rather than water. These and all. Annie MacNee the basis of ‘green’ arguments. How green is it for dozens of cars to be queuing to find a parking space or to get in or out of the grounds? When I mentioned this issue to Barbara’s Jane Watts consultant, he explained he and many of his colleagues often experience similar difficulties when Popular local called in for emergency operations. I violin and look forward to receiving a reasoned piano teacher response and assurances that remedial action will be taken in the has a few va- near future. John Riley cancies

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33 Letters strolled along I found myself Thanks to you all! chatting to various people within the group. By the time we returned I would like to thank everyone who to the meeting point for coffee I felt so kindly gave me good wishes and I was with friends rather than a presents when I left my post as group of people I had only just met. Manager of the Falls of Dochart For me, joining the group has given Retirement Home. me the opportunity to improve my I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the fitness in a way and time that fits in Home and will always hold it in high with my day to day life and it has regard and as a special place. It has June's Story enabled me to meet some very a great team of staff and Board of I moved with my family to Killin friendly people who have welcomed Directors, all of whom gave me and from Kent in December 2011, and me in to their community. my special residents and relatives a although I had been coming to I would strongly recommend these real good send off. (I have to say I Killin for many years staying at walks to anyone wanting to improve have yet to visit a Home to match it!) the Maragowan caravan site, I their fitness in a gentle way or like To all who organised my last day and didn’t actually know anyone in the me wanting to get out and meet night out and made them so village. new people in the relaxed memorable: to the Board of After seeing an article in the Killin atmosphere of a gentle stroll. Directors for a great lunch and to the News about the Health Walks, I June Walks take place on a District Nurses and Dr. de Laat for decided that as I enjoy a stroll, Wednesday morning at 10.20am taking me out for lunch and for all this seemed like a good way not and last about 45 minutes – no the support and advice throughout only to improve my fitness but to need to book, turn up and join in. my seven years at the Home. meet new people and explore the If you would prefer a shorter walk Thanks too, to all relatives of past local area with people who knew these are available on request. residents for their kind wishes and the history of the area. Please contact the Project Co- presents. And finally, thanks for the One day in April last year, feeling ordinator Cathy Scott on 01389 support given by the GP Practice and rather nervous, I took myself off 727748 or 01877 330055 Or email: District Nurses throughout my time to the meeting point. Everyone cathy.scott@lochlomond- at the Home. was so friendly. The walk leaders trossachs.org Mandy Hay explained how long the walks last, Or Volunteer Walk Leaders, Don and Alicja Fraser 820690, Jane Watts Thank you where we would be going that day and introduced me to the rest of 820141; or pick up a walk schedule I would like to thank everyone in the group. When we set off I from the Doctors’ surgery, the Killin, Crianlarich and Tyndrum for found I was able to walk at my Community Nurses, Killin Library, or their tremendous support following own pace with no pressure to go see posters around the village. the sudden death of my husband, faster or further than I felt David, in January. Your kindness and comfortable with and as we thoughtfulness have made a very dif- ficult time that bit easier to bear. Health Walk Schedule April - May 2013 Your cards, letters, phonecalls and Walks take place on Wednesday morning, meeting at 10.20am visits, as well as gifts of baking and flowers were all very much appreci- 10th April McLaren Hall (car share) Glen Ogle (Cycle Track) ated by myself and my family. A 17th April McLaren Hall (minibus) Kingshouse very generous total of £630 was do- nated in David’s memory and this 24th April McLaren Hall Loch Circuit has been divided between the Falls of 1st May McLaren Hall (Car share) Golf Club walk Dochart Retirement Home and the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. It is and al- 8th May Capercaillie Craignavie Road ways has been a pleasure to live in 15th May Capercaillie River Dochart/Old Railway such a wonderful community. Thank you so much. Liz Howard 22nd May McLaren Hall (car share) Glen Lochay 29th May McLaren Hall (minibus) Glen Ogle to War Memorial

Hairdressing 24/7 CARS at Home CRIANLARICH / TYNDRUM TAXIS AND MINI BUS HIRE Ladies and Gents For information and or bookings Appointments please contact Ian or Caroline on :- Mondays and Thursdays TELE / FAX 01838 300307 All gents haircuts £6 [email protected] Phone Bruce on www.247taxis.co.uk 01877 331212 34 Births

Joseph David Lambert born 21st February to Paul & Cath, little brother for Jack & Susie, grandson for Liz Howard

Reyss William Frost born 29th December weighing 7lb 14oz to Cameron Frost and Clair Neil and little brother to Alaya. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone for the cards and the lovely gifts received when Reyss was born. Jaemii Skye Bush, sister to Danny Bush, born on 31st December-12 at 00.20 weighing 7lbs 20z, daughter of Natalie and William Bush

35 This and That Mobile Libraries Who’s on the Map? The BBC Scotland weather map Tyndrum/Crianlarich usually shows different small places Duck Race in Scotland each day in addition to Fortnightly Fridays the main cities. These are often Saturday 4th May Apr 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 7 unfamiliar and quite interesting but 11am Tyndrum what are these places? Are they Station Road 10.50–11.10 towns, villages or hamlets? Killin, Crianlarich and Tyndrum Clifton 11.15–11.40 occasionally feature but in recent Ducks cost £2 each Mansefield 11.45–12.00 months a more common name from available in various Crianlarich our area has frequently appeared – outlets Willow Square Portnellan. On the Ordnance 12.05–12.35 Survey map Portnellan is no more in the village prominent than Lix Toll or Police Station & School Ledcharrie – and less prominent 1st prize £50 1.40–2.30 than Ardchyle or Monemore! This 2nd prize £25 Benmore 2.35–2.55 prompts us to ask why does Suie Lodge 3.05–3.25 Portnellan appear? And why so 3rd prize £15 often? There must be a reason! Glen Lochay/Ardeonaig Fortnightly Mondays Apr 8, 22, May 6, 20, June 3 Community Newspaper Awards 2012 Glenlochay 10.50–12.30 Ardeonaig 2.00–2.45 Stuart Lang won a Special Acknowledgement in Young Writer of the Year with the Killin News The Killin News was awarded Perth and Kinross Runner-Up in the Most Amusing Contribution category Fortnightly Mondays Winner of the Best Photograph Supporting an Article category Apr 8, 22, May 6, 20, June 3 Runner-Up in the Community Newspaper of the Year Award Tombreck 13.10-13.25 Congratulations to all concerned Lawers 13.35-13.50

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36 Oh No!! it was an Easter Bunny you were supposed to collect Comic Relief - Shutters

Sandra and staff raised a magnificent £670 with their afternoon tea and cakes event. Special thanks to Molly and Mary who made tablet.

The Studio At the end of April, The Studio will be moving to the shop that was formerly known as “Killin Time”

Professor Gordon Waddell CBE, DSc., MD, FRCS a retired orthopaedic surgeon, has, since his retirement, been researching the history surrounding Glen Lochay and the cottage where he spends much of his spare time in the glen. The result of his researches is published by Amazon. The book “Highland Roots” is available as a hard copy or via a kindle. The book is available at the Old Mill, News First or from the author. [email protected] tel 0141 762 2724 www.highlandroots.net 37 Local Planning Applications

National Park Crianlarich 14 Feb 2013 Week 3 commencing 14 Jan Applicant: Mr John Curry Proposal: Fomation of a run-of- Proposal: Change of use of dis- Application Type: Detailed Planning river hydro scheme and associated used steading to form 2No. holiday Permission powerhouse units Decision: Approve Location: Wester Tullich Hydro Location: Leskine Farm Crianlarich Week 10 commencing 4 Mar Scheme Ardeonaig Killin Proposal: Temporary siting of 5no. Applicant: Allt A Mheinn Partner- Applicant: Mr Doug Ashbridge staff accommodation caravans for ship LLP Application Type: Detailed Planning 10yrs (retrospective) Application Type: planning permis- Permission Location: Drovers Inn Inverarnan sion local Decision: Approve Crianlarich Decision: Pending Consideration Applicant: Inverarnan Inns Limited Week 4 commencing 21 Jan Application Type: Detailed Planning 22 Feb 2013 Proposal: Erection of 7 No. holiday Permission Proposal: Variation of condition 6 chalets and associated parking Decision: Refuse of planning consent 10/01701/AMM Location: Land Opposite Bridge Of (to allow the access to be provided Lochay Hotel Killin Proposal: Alteration and extension with a bituminously bound surface Applicant: Mr Greg Deacon to form 9 additional ensuite bed- only from the junction with the Application Type: Detailed Planning rooms public road to Ivy Cottage) Permission Location: Stagger Inn Inverarnan Location: Lochtay Highland Lodges Decision: Approve Arrochar Killin Applicant: Mr Ernest Strang Applicant: Mr Rupert Barrett Week 6 commencing 4 Feb Application Type: Listed Building Application Type: approval of mat- Proposal: Erection of agricultural Consent ters spec major storage shed Decision: Approve Decision: approve the application Location: Leskine Farm Crianlarich Killin Perth & Kinross Council 28 Feb 2013 Applicant: Mr Douglas Ashbridge 12 Jan 2013 Proposal: Extension to existing Application Type: Agricultural and Proposal: Change of use of first consent (02/01992/FUL) to site Forestry Notification floor office to art studio/living ac- chalet for further 5 years commodation Location: Rynachulaig Farm Killin Week 9 commencing 25 Feb Location: The Big Shed Tombreck Applicant: Mrs Kathy Freeman Proposal: Change of use and ex- Lawers Aberfeldy Application Type: planning permis- tension of former hotel to form Applicant: Lochtayside Community sion local 4no. dwellinghouses Interest Company Decision: Pending Consideration Location: Tigh Na Bruach Hotel Application Type: planning permis- Main Street Killin sion local Stirling Council Applicant: Commercial First Decision: Pending Decision Nothing to Report Application Type: Detailed Planning Permission 30 Jan 2013 Decision: Approve Proposal: Siting of 7 timber tents Location: Lochtay Highland Lodges Proposal: Erection of 25No. 'wig- Killin wam' holiday let accommodation Applicant: Largo Leisure Parks units and 1No. facilities chalet (ret- Application Type: planning permis- rospective); and demolition and re- sion local placement of 3 wigwams. Decision: Pending Consideration Location: Auchtertyre Camping Site

Everyone at the Old Smiddy looks forward to welcoming you for the 2013 season.

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38 What’s On in Killin and District

April Badminton Badminton Brownies 5 Crianlarich Comedy Club Crianlarich Village Hall 8pm p12 Mondays Mondays Mondays 10 Walk in the Park p34 Crianlarich Hall McLaren Hall Lesser Hall 13 Poetry and Harp evening The Big Shed 7.30pm p25 15 Enrolement Night for Scouts Killin School 7.15pm p5 Crianlarich Youth Group Choir 16 Strathfillan Churches meeting Crianlarich Village Hall 7.30pm p12 Thursdays, Crianlarich Hall Usually Tuesdays 17 Walk in the Park p34 6.30 - 9.30pm Church 7.30pm 17 Herb Society meeting Aberfeldy Hall 7.30pm p32 phone Franny 17 5 Lochs Community Drop in Session Lochearnhead National Park mobile office 3 - 9pm p20 01567 829048 19 Killin News AGM 6:00pm p8 19/20 Coppicing workshop Big Shed p25 Craft Group (Tyndrum) Internet Cafe Tuesdays 24 World Book Night, Library 7:00pm p32 Tues, Wed and Friday Tyndrum Village Hall 27 Gardening Workshop Big Shed p28 Tyndrum Hall 11am-4pm 30 Bob MacGregor Motorcycle Run p26 10.30am-1.30pm May 1 Walk in the Park p34 Softplay Club 2 - 8 National Hang Gliding Competition Big Shed Internet Cafe Knitting Group Thursdays Tuesdays 3 - 5 Science Festival Crianlarich Hall p10 Thursday Killin Library Big Shed 2pm Sports Pavilion 4 Duck Race 11am p37 11am-4pm all welcome 12.30 - 2.30pm 8 1st meeting Scout group Tombreck 7pm p5 11 SWRI outing p27 13 Volunteer day Cia p11 Tiddlers & Toddlers Tai Chi Tai Chi 14 Killin Community Council meeting school 7.30pm 1st and 3rd Thursday Thursdays Wednesday Big Shed 15 Walk in the Park p34 Community Rooms 10am - 12 noon Tyndrum Hall 10.30am 15 Herb Society Outing to Botanical Gardens Glasgow 9.30am p32 16 Concert Big Shed 7.30pm p25 22 Walk in the Park p34 Yoga 29 Walk in the Park p34 Fridays Big Shed June Tuesday Club 10.30-noon Recycling Centres 1 Bob MacGregor Memorial Trial p26 Community Rooms 2pm Callander Youth Group (Killin) Tuesdays 7.30pm Monday - Friday: 5pm - 8pm Sports and Social Club Saturday: 10am - 2pm Sunday: Closed Ads Index Aberfeldy 1st Choice roofing 15 Jane Watts 33 Tuesday and Thurday 24/7 cars 34 Jasmine Beauty 27 10am to 7pm A&B job ad 9 Jason Campbell 32 Saturday and Sunday A&B Services 26 John Morris 13 10am - 5pm Aberfeldy Opticians 10 Julie Baird 12 Ally Baird 38 KP’s DIY 30 Crieff Anderson Dentistry 17 Learn to Sing 9 North Forr, Brioch Forr Andrew Anderson Funeral 23 Library 8 All Year Back Pain Clinic 19 Lix Toll 40 Monday – Friday 9am–7pm BL Decorators 6 Loch Tay Pottery 7 Saturday & Sunday 9am– Bridge End Mill 36 Luib Hotel 35 5pm Bridge of Lochay 29 Macfarlane Gray 16 Capercaillie 21 Mains of Taymouth 24 Catering by Carlotta 21 Margaret’s Hair Studio 12 Central Scotland Rape 31 Marieke McBean 25 Coach House 30 Mobile Dog Grooming 18 Which bin Crianlarich Store 12 PFK 20 Douglas McRobbie 8 Post Office 31 which week? Eco Carpet 4 Real Food Cafe 14 Ecological Architecture 10 Reid Tree & Garden 6 Week beginning Eric McAllister 32 Rob Roy Homes 22 6 April Grey/Green Fabric Studio 27 RTA Plant Hire 22 Gatehouse Nursery 19 Rural Stirling 36 15 April Brown Gaulds Funeral 13 S. Forster Electrical 27 22 April Grey/Green Gourlay 26 Shutters Restaurant 4 29 April Brown Grant & Welsh 33 Stitt Bros 5 6 May Grey/Green Grant , Charles 4 Sula 25 13 May Brown Grants Laundry 7 The Old Flax Mill 23 Green Welly Stop 11 The Old Smiddy 38 20 May Grey/Green Gus MacDonald 32 The Studio 37 27 May Brown Hair Dressing at Home 34 Tom Murphy 22 3 June Grey/Green Heart to Heart 6 Wee Bake Shop 5 Highland Safaris 18 Window Cleaning 17

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