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By Sadie

Murder Mystery ‘Jamies Secret’
Argyll Hotel, Dunoon

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By Sadie

RCAHMS – Scotland’s Rural Past Conference,
Ben Nevis Hotel, Fort William

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By Sadie

Murder Mystery ‘Haunted Hotel’
Argyll Hotel, Dunoon

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By Sadie Dixon-Spain

the 5th of November saw our team performing in the old Alloa and Greenside Cemetery.  A wonderful double showing for the closing of the Alloa Homecoming events.  The show opened with the Alloa witch trials and saw the unfortunate Maggie Duchall condemned to die but a carousing sing song with the Misses Paton two centuries later, to a shower of fireworks soon cheered us all up. The closing scene will always be remembered by cast and audience as we stood in the Erskines private mausoleum. A fitting tribute to a wonderful setting and inspiring place.

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By Sadie Dixon-Spain

click on the link to see some wonderful pictures of the Lismore Homecoming event. Well worth a visit.

http://www.isleoflismore.com/news/2009%20news/homecoming%20report/homecoming_lismore_2009.htm

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By Sadie Dixon-Spain

Last night was quite possibly one of the wildest and wetest of the year yet the enthusiasm and the excitement of the record numbers of visitors to Glenbranter, poo pooing the driving rain and wild wind to celebrate Halloween, dressed as witches, wizards, skeletons, vampires to name but a few was a true testament to the commitment of all the teams that pulled together to create a magical night.  As ever the Forestry team were superb, their hard work and commitment is a real asset, and the spooky lights and sounds provided by Tents and Events created a chilling atmosphere. Thank you to every one that came and everyone that helped make it so splendid – We loved it too.

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By Sadie Dixon-Spain

and we are off to be spooky in Glenbranter.  As a regular event for the Forestry Commission we are proud to launch a brand new play ‘The witchy’ way, a silly witchy walk for all the family. Come and join the witch catcher, bring a big big net. performing tonight 7pm £10 per car.

Join us tomorrow for a magical favorite, “macbeths walk’.  Join Lady Macbeth for a unwholesome evening of treachery and murder. Glenbranter £10 per car.

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By Sadie Dixon-Spain

Great review from For Argyll on the Highlands Islands Tourism Awards – we love ‘em

Read it here.

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By Sadie Dixon-Spain

The Hidden Jewel and all its associated Homecoming events at Dunollie have been shortlisted in the much sought after Highland Tourism Awards in the Best Community Event category. This is great news and a real tribute to everyone who helped make the event work – around 45 volunteers in all, including many young people.

It is particularly exciting to have made it the final few in the Year of Homecoming as there have been hundreds of events, most of them of a community nature.

It is also a huge tribute to The Walking Theatre Company from Cowal who are consistently showing themselves to be both a huge asset within Argyll and excellent ambassadors outside the area. Their director Sadie Dixon-Spain has been shortlisted for the Leadership Award, which all of you who have met her will agree is richly deserved.

Overall these two shortlist places are a terrific boost for culture in Argyll and also for the reputation of Argyll, demonstrating that we have cultural organisations and personnel capable of delivering a product which competes with the best in the Highlands and Islands.

Catherine Gillies, project manager

Macdougall Trust

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By Sadie Dixon-Spain

The fun theatre walk on Sunday 13th September, 2-4pm is now FULLY BOOKED but we are running an extra walk due to demand at 10am – 12noon.  You are sure to be entertained by the costumed characters who will lead you round the Wilson’s Ironworks and tell you all about how things are going.  Booking is essential, please contact Emma Stewart for further information.

The Forestry Commission Scotland Ranger is available for guided walks and tours, and educational visits to the Ironworks for interested groups and individuals.  Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.