20th April 2004

by arrangement with "The Gollach"

You would think the roads office at least would get the name right, for there's many a mile from Brora to Knoydart. Last week they announced the closure for tests with wind turbine carriers of the Strathcarnoch road - that's beside Loch Nevis. They meant the U527 Strathcarnaig road, along Loch Buidhe to Migdale, but the NT slavishly followed the advert.  
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"Kangaroos.... have amazing tricks up their sleeves in regard to reproduction..." Australian scientist Jenny Greaves on BBC Radio Scotland.
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You've heard of carry-cots for kids, but what of portmahamock? This new device was mentioned in a Golspie Heritage Society poster for an ill-fated visit to Ballone Castle, where members were met with a locked door. Perhaps the owner was upset at the spelling of his address.  
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Unlike the recent Clyde launch - which needed two tries and then the vessel hit the opposite bank - the Princess Royal made no mistake when she smashed the bottle against the new mussel dredger Gizzen Briggs at Meikle Ferry. Liz Quinn reported it as a bottle of champagne, but no, it was best Glenmorangie malt. Slainte.  
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"Leeds ... will be making an all-out effort to ensure their keeping hopes of survival alive..." - Geoff Webster, BBC Radio Sports.