This Bumper Christmas & Millennium Edition

with four pages of FULL Colour is delivered free

through every door in
Killin & District.

We are delighted to report that Killin was short listed to

one of fifteen communities from the 250 who entered
the above competition. The entry which documented
Killin as the caring, active and vibrant community it is,
was prepared by Linda FitzGerald on behalf of Killin
Community Council, with assistance from Suzanne
Player. A copy of the application is on display in the
Killin Library.
Killin's Commendations were for four categories of
village life; Environment, Older People, Young People
and Community Life.
The awards were organised by the Association of
Scottish Community Councils and the Association for
the Protection of Rural Scotland, and were sponsored
by Calor Gas.

On November 2nd, Frank and Hilda Thompsell,

celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary
(60 years), a party was held to mark the occasion at the
Old Mill Restaurant a few days earlier.
Frank and Hilda used to tour Scotland many years ago,
and it was then they decided that when they retired, they
would make Scotland their home. Their daughter,
Janice married Sandy Chisholm and moved to
Crianlarich, so Frank and Hilda retired to Killin in 1974.
 Tuesday Club
The Killin Breadalbane Angling Club's Members I Downie, Every Tuesday afternoon between 2 pm
AGM was held on Friday 5 November. D McRobbie, N Cairns, and 3.30 pm, the village's Senior Citizens
The President, Alex Stewart welcomed T Mantle, S Gillies, D Twigg meet under the auspices of the "Tuesday
everyone and opened the meeting. The and N Inglis. The new President Club" in the Church Hall.
President spoke about the Tay Protection thanked the members for
Order and illegal fishing which is the honouring him and hope to fulfil Invited speakers, demonstrations, slide
main concern keeping Club bailiffs and the challenge in leading the Club shows and video presentations ensure
into the new Millennium. Jack something of interest for everyone. Tea &
wardens busy - everyone should attend
biscuits are served and there is an
the training session on 28 November. then proposed Alex Stewart as
opportunity for a chat with other villagers.
the Club's Honorary President
The "Club" is non-denominational and
The season produced 60 salmon and this was agreed.
regardless of whether you have lived in
averaging 10.27 pounds and 9 grilse
Mrs Jean McLarty then the village all your life, 10 years or 10
averaging 4.22 pounds. The trout
presented the prizes for:- minutes - a warm welcome is guaranteed
competitions saw good catches and
to you all. This is an ideal opportunity to
quality had improved. The hill lochs Salmon section; Winner of the socialise and keep up to date with village
produced good sport, and it was Donnie MacKenzie Cup for the best six affairs, events and discussions.
emphasised that Lochan nan Cat is not fish, 73 pounds and the Capercaillie
under the Club's jurisdiction, only East Shield for the heavies salmon, 18 pounds Membership costs £1 and attendance costs
Loch Tay Angling Association members was David McLarty. Trout Section; 30p each Tuesday. For more information
fish there by agreement with the riparian please phone Mairi Stewart on Killin
Club Champion - Angus MacLennan.
owner. The constitution and rules are 01567 820606 or just turn up at the
The Worthington Challenge Cup, Peter
available in booklet form and members Church Hall on Tuesday afternoons
Ross Competition - Alex Stewart, The at 2pm.
should have a copy as no excuse will be Pairs Cup Angus and Kyle
tolerated for not abiding by them. MacLennan, The George Memorial Cup,
Members must have their cards and ID Casting Competition - Alex Stewart, Coffee Morning
when fishing and make sure any guests The 'Awa' Trophy - Ian Downie. The
with them have a permit. The Killin Branch of the Cancer Research
Killin Breadalbane Angling Club Cup,
Campaign are holding their Annual
for the Heavies Basket - Angus and Kyle
The Treasurer's report was given by the Christmas Coffee Morning in the Lesser
MacLennan, The Bob MacGregor Cup McLaren Hall on Saturday 27th November,
President in the absence of Angus Inglis
for the Heaviest Fish - John Scougall. 1999 between 10 am and 12 noon. Please
who was enjoying a sea fishing break in
Florida. The Club's finances are in a Donald McLarty presented the Club with come along and support this worthwhile
very healthy position. He could forsee cause.
the Callum McLarty Shield on behalf of
no need to increase the annual dues as his mother Jean and the family in
the balance would meet any expected memory of his father who was a very
expenditure in the next financial year, keen angler and did everything he could
GEORGE
and the subscriptions for 2000 will cover to encourage young members. It is their
any annual outlays and contributions. wish that this shield be presented BICKERTON
The accounts were adopted annually to the junior angling champion, Livestock & General
unanimously. and he was pleased to announce that the Haulage Contractor
first recipient was David Stewart. The
The following members were elected to Craignavie. Killin.
President thanked Mrs McLarty and her
office for 2000. President - Jack Perthshire FK21 8SJ
family for the new shield and for
Scougall, Vice President Kevin
presenting the prizes. Everyone was Tel: (01567)820457
O'Reilly, Secretary - Dave Murray,
then invited to enjoy the buffet supper Mobile: 0385 557925
Treasurer - Angus Inglis, Competition
and social crack.
Secretary - Donald McLarty, Committee
Alex Stewart Seasons Greetings

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 The Killin News Team is combining efforts with 22 other community newspapers in the
Stirling Council area to produce a special edition for the Millennium. This bumper
collection will feature one issue of each newspaper which will be bound together to form
an anthology which will be available in all schools, libraries and public places
In the last issue of the Killin News we throughout the whole Stirling Council area.
reported that the contract for the
Community Animateur post would end There will also be a unique Millennium Issue containing articles which depict how
in November. We are very pleased to lifestyles and priorities in our scattered communities vary and differ. This issue will be
inform you now that shortly after delivered free with your usual copy of the Killin News around Easter time. A Stirling
delivery of the Killin News, Stirling Council grant of £5,000 has been received for this venture.
Council Community Support made the
decision that this should be extended In the photo are members of the Community Newspaper Forum, representatives of
until December 2000. Stirling Council and visitors from various Dundee Community Newspapers at a meeting
hosted by Stirling Council in the Lesser Albert Hall in Stirling.
Suzanne Player is delighted that she
will have the opportunity to continue
her support work with the community
of Killin - both with ongoing projects
and with new ones which develop. The
only difference with the job from
December will be that Suzanne will
cover a wider area and offer support to
the communities of Strathfillan,
Lochearnhead. Balquhidder and
Strathyre in addition to Killin. As
many issues are the same for all these
communities. Suzanne hopes that this
might provide an opportunity to bring
people together to look at joint
solutions to problems affecting the
whole area.

If anyone would like to speak with

PLANNING A HOLIDAY THIS YEAR?
Suzanne about her work or how she DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?
might be of assistance to them or their
group she can be contacted on: 01567 A NEW TRAVEL AGENCY IS NOW AT YOUR SERVICE IN KILLIN.
820154 or through the Community
Support office in Callander 01877 Instant Holidays is a fully ABTA bonded agent and a subsidiary of United Norwest
331766. Co-operatives Ltd.

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Invitation • Package Holidays Citybreaks
• Worldwide Ferries
The Residents of the Falls of Dochart • Cruises UK Holidays
Retirement Home would like to extend an
invitation to relatives and friends to a
buffet at the Home On Boxing Day
between 2 - 5 pm. All welcome.

Ladies/Gents
Hairdressing
at home
For an appointment
Call Bruce on
01877 331212
Seasons Greetings to all
Customers
 Killin Community Council Information
A meeting of Killin Community Council on 12 A detailed drawing of the proposed car
October was attended by Peter Hutchison park and workshop has been kindly
(Scottish Natural Heritage), Colin White, given to the Killin News by Colin Whyte
Steven Cooper & Ian Fraser (Stirling Council (SC), courtesy of Alan Harrison
Representatives), Suzanne Player (Community
Associates, Chartered Architects. It is
Animateur), Linda FitzGerald {Killin News),
ten members of the public and five Killin
important, should you wish to
Community Councillors. constructively comment on this plan
Ian Fraser, Colin White and Steven Cooper (illustrated on the facing page), that you
(SC) unveiled drawings of the proposed new attend the meetings of YOUR
car park on the scrub land on the left as you Community Council on the second
approach the Council Yard (just across from Tuesday of every second month. The
Stitt Bros.) This new car park will have 4 next one being on 14 December 1999.
Peter Hutchison had just happened to be coach parking spaces and coach turning area,
passing through Killin, and popped in to give 13 car spaces, 2 disabled car parking spaces,
a brief up date on the National Park. He landscaping with shrubs - but NO public We might not be able to
explained that SNH are acting as advisors to toilets. They explained that public toilets sited "Skip to the Loo" ! -
the Scottish Parliament. The Park boundaries at the car park or in Breadalbane Park would however
will be decided by the Scottish Parliament by cost in the region of £90,000 and that the
next summer and the Park will be operational amount of money they have available for After what seems like years of pushing to have
by April 2001. Legislation will be developed toilets was only between £15 - £20,000. They a community skip for unwanted items of
and in place by November 1999. propose to approach the McLaren Hall household rubbish, Killin's patience has at
Trustees to ascertain if it would be possible to last been rewarded. Steven Cooper (SC)
Allan Walker asked if Killin were to be have an extension built on to the hall which delighted the village by announcing that a
included within the Park boundaries would the could be used for this purpose. large civic community skip will be placed in
west end of Loch Tay be incorporated also? the Stirling Council Roads Department yard,
Linda FitzGerald asked if boundaries are This plan also detailed the proposed relocation approximately once a month. It will be
officially set with which the people of Killin of A&B Services. The area of ground from the supervised by a council employee and
do not agree, will there be any route available boundary of Stitt Bros Yard back to the therefore will only be accessible during
for an appeal to have them changed? Peter boundary fence of Stirling Council Roads normal working hours. He stressed that Killin
Hutchison replied to both of these questions Department (at the moment car parking and Community Council must bear some
that he didn't know, but these were important toilets) will become the property of A&B responsibility for items being disposed of in
comments to the boundary discussions which Services. It was pointed out that this would this skip, and the first time its use is abused,
will be taking place. restrict access onto the old railway line. the licence will be revoked and it will be
Stirling Council's representatives indicated removed - never to return again. So people of
John MacPherson suggested that the that the existing access at the Sewage Works
community of Killin should host a public Killin - it's down to you to ensure that only
would still allow access but perhaps if items from houses are disposed of in it - NO
meeting and invite representatives of other villagers felt strongly enough, a lane might be
areas, who, like Killin, are situated on the commercial waste - NO trade waste -
created between Stitt's and A&B Services definitely NO car batteries. If you witness any
periphery of the suggested Park boundaries, properties.
i.e. Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Lochearnhead and misuse - please report it immediately to your
Callander. This Public Meeting will take place Community Council or the local police.
The Stirling Council Representatives were
in early December 1999 to allow time for the asked what would become of A&B's present
villages to make representation to the Scottish premises if the move goes ahead. They
Parliament on whether they want to be answered that as it is private land, it would be
included or excluded from the Park, prior to up to the owners what they chose to do with it.
boundaries being officially agreed. Peter Currently the area is zoned for industrial use
Hutchison assured Killin that SNH would be and could continue to be used for this purpose. The issue of parking in the Main Street was
delighted to attend this meeting. They suggested that if planning was sought for raised and difficulties encountered when
change of use to accommodate housing, it attempting to access Main Street from the
Lollipop would most likely be viewed favourably. driveways of residences. Line of sight is
Suzanne Player mentioned that the Health and severely restricted even though cars are parked
It was suggested that the Killin Primary Social Care survey, which is taking place in in officially designated spaces. Colin McRae
School should launch a petition to highlight the village at present, had highlighted a need said that parking is actually restricted to 20
the problems faced by the children in crossing for a community resource building. Suzanne minutes in these spaces. The Community
the busy Main Street to get to school. It was had received suggestions from interested Council will inform the local police that this
also suggested that parents should write letters villagers that perhaps the land could be used restriction needs to be enforced.
to Stirling Council to urge them to appoint a for this.
Lollipop Person before a child is knocked
down, or worse, on this road. The three representatives of Stirling Council
Road Repairs
asked the Community Council to give its Pat Christie said that the Auchlyne Road had
backing to these two proposals as a single been repaired. The repair would appear not to
venture - ie the new Car Park was not a viable be up to standard as the new barriers have
Who decided that the new housing at the Old project without relocation of A&B, and vice already collapsed into the Ri\cr Dochart. John
Mart should be called Craiglyon Mews? It versa. They insisted that contracts had to be MacPherson mentioned that he had received a
was strongly felt that the name "The Old signed by the end of December (the financial complaint about a one mile stretch of road
Mart" should be retained as a reminder of an year) to ensure financial assistance from the which was falling into the river at Glenlochay.
important part of village history. The European Commission. It was agreed to The Community Council will write to Stirling
Community Council will pursue this with accept the plans without assurances of public Council to highlight these problems.
Stirling Council Planning Department. toilets, this issue could be pursued separately
 Killin News
Deadline
Would advertisers and copy writers
please note that the last date for
copy for the January Issue of the
Killin News is 5 January 2000.

Dick & Mary

Eat at a time
that suits you

We will be open at weekends for

most of the winter from 10 December.
Christmas Fayre will be available
throughout December
(excluding 25th).

Bookings only
Telephone (01567) 820434
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Fencing Contractor
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Tel: Killin (01567) 820 308 Proposed Relocation of A & B Services
& New Killin Car Park

A & B Services (Scotland)

Main Street, Killin, Perthshire FK21 8UW
Workshop: Tel 01567 820840 Fax: 01567 820808
Gordon Aitken: Home: 01567 820249 Mobile: 0489 718708
Steve Bennet: Home: 01887 830548 Mobile: 0498 718707
E-mail Address: saitken@compuserve.com

Repairs to Forestry & Agricultural and Plant Machinery

Hydraulic Hose Service, Mobile Welding
Steel Fabricaton, Gates, Railings, Steel-framed Sheds
Husqvarna Chain Saws, Strimmers
Oregon Harvester Products
Certex British Made Rope
Tapio, Keto, Logset Harvesters
Timbermaster, AT650, ABS Skyline

Steve, Gordon & Sheila and all their staff wish everyone
a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
 The Millennium ERIC MCALLISTER
Committee CARPET FITTER
The Committee's efforts in getting funds project has been given a superb boost
have achieved success and progress has with £300 kindly donated from the Killin "Tredaire"
been excellent in forward planning. Initiative - many thanks.
Some other grant applications are still
Tel: (01567)820359
awaiting decisions. Fingal's Grave clearing is moving
towards finalisation of the land SPECIALIST ON ALL
The magnificent sum of £5,000 has been acquisition and plans are being drawn up FLOOR COVERINGS
received from Stirling Council for the layout.
Millennium Fund for the Time Capsule
& Cairn. This project is at an advanced The Church Windows will be designed Season's Greetings
stage with the design for the carved shortly for approval and discussion. to all Customers
inserts awaited, and the final preparation
Finally, the Hogmanay Fireworks
for the content packs being put together.
display is at final preparation stage. The
The Killin School have been asked to
order has been placed, and with
design four plaques which will be placed
in the cobbled walkway. The school is
assistance from Richard Shand plans are Master Clean
being drawn up to construct the
also working hard on their contribution Blocked Drains - Cleared fast
necessary staging and framework to set
for the Time Capsule contents. Our by our Drain Jetting service
off the fireworks. The site is up stream
thanks go to Maureen Inglis for her also
from the Dochart Bridge and will utilise
enthusiasm and co-operation. Moss and Lichen Treatments
the rock face to form the back drop.
Roof Cleaning. Stone Cleaning
Viewing will be from the Gray Street
We are also delighted to report that the Tarmac Driveways etc.
area, with the bridge being kept clear for
Video Project has received £3,800 of Guttering Cleaned out
safety reasons, and the gaps in the wall
matched funding for equipment. The Carpets & Upholstery Cleaned
will be blocked off for the same reason.
video work party is busy covering
The display will start at midnight and
village activities - make sure if they have Phone/fax Clive Aitchison on
last for approximately 25 minutes.
not been in touch with any organisation Ballinluig (01796)482 495
that they are aware of what is going on. 0780 1509650
The Millennium Committee requests
It is anticipated that upon completion,
your full co-operation in making this a
the video will be around one and a half
memorable and safe occasion, and would
hours long.
like to take this opportunity of wishing
The Clearing of the Railway Walkway everyone a peaceful Christmas and a Fairview House
will soon reach planning conclusion and Happy New Year. Main Street. Killin
volunteers are requested to assist. This Tel: 01567 820667
Colin McRae, Chairman.

Can You Host A Foreign Language Student?

E l i o , an Italian male, aged 47, seeks host marquee dance and it left such a big
family or preferably retired person, for 2 - 3 impressing on me that I can't wait to come
months, in order to improve his English back. I particularly enjoyed the fox terrier
race and I loved the scenery, especially the Rick and Joan offer a warm welcome
language skills.
Falls of Dochart." in the friendly comfort of
Willing to pay board and lodgings. their guest house
Contact Marion Hall (in the first instance) at competitive rates
"I visited Killin for a weekend in August on Edinburgh 0131 538 6670 (evenings) or
1995 to attend the Killin Show and the 0131 551 8221 (daytime).

Telephone
01877 331700
TAXI!
Breadalbane
Private Hire
Killin
Accounting • Taxation • Business Plans
Tel: 820386
156 Main Street, Callander FK17 8BG
 Changes in the Church
Professor Reverend Bobby Sommerville,
who has been the priest in charge of St. Mervyn Browne was born in Clogham, Glenfinn, County Donegal in Ireland and spent
Fillan's Episcopal Church for the past two most of his early years at school in Tyronne. He was sent by his parents to finish his.
years, has resigned from the post and been
schooling at Glenalmond, Perthshire, and has been in love with Scotland ever since
appointed to two churches in Tayport. We
On leaving the Black Watch Regiment, his first job was at Murlaggan. Balquhidder,
wish him success in his new job, and we
offer thanks for his work for Killin. We with Jimmy Ferguson. He eventually ended up working as Manager at Ardtalnaig.
are delighted that Reverend L Fagerson, South Loch Tay, where he has remained ever since.
who is the Chaplain at Rannoch School, Since he retired, Mervyn has
has agreed to take over the responsibility been busier than ever. He is
of St. Fillan's when he retires from his
on the Heather Trust
current duties next summer. Until then, he
Management Committee, he
is going to hold a communion service here
on one Sunday every month. Details of is the agent in Scotland for
services will be given on the notice board Man Friday Helicopters who
outside the church. organise bracken spraying, he
broadcasts every Sunday for
Dr. Alistair Inglis
Radio Heartland and for the
past 42 years he has recorded
the weather conditions for the
Gus Meteorological Office. He
also finds the time to write a column for the Killin News, "Mervyn's Weather".
Macdonald
On 26 October 1999 Mervyn took some well earned time off to take up an invitation to
Electrical Contractor Buckingham Palace where he was presented with the MBE (Member of the Order of
the British Empire), by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. This was in recognition of his
Free Estimates work in Conservation and Services to the Community. Accompanying him were his
Struan House daughter Deirdre and his two grandchildren Fiona and Ryan.
2 North Church Street, Callander
If not Loch Tay, where else would you What type of music to you most enjoy?
like to live? Scottish and Irish music, also music from
Anywhere near hills and glens with a the shows such as Annie Get Your Gun
farming lifestyle. and Oklahoma.

Over the years, what changes have you Any favourite reading material?
witnessed around this area? Henry Williamson is my favourite author,
Jasmine A complete change in the way of life he has such a great insight into natural
Beauty Therapy within the country community. history. "Jock of the Bushveldt" by Sir
Previously, everything was done by hand Percy Fitzpatrick is my favourite book.
McLaren Community - now we are all governed by machinery.
Leisure Centre, Callander Do you have any unfulfilled ambitions?
Beauty Therapy Where is your favourite place around I would love to visit Altiplano in Bolivia.
(Reflexogy, Aromatherapy, Swedish Killin? the Drakenberg Mountains in South
Massage, Body Polish) Africa and Nepal.
Ardtalnaig - where I live.
Also waxing, eyebrow trims, eyebrow
tinting, ear piercing and electrolysis Do you have a favourite journey? To conclude - what about the weather?
Gift Vouchers available The walk into Braeriach in the If there's enough ice to carry a mouse in
for a gift with a difference Cairngorms. October, there won't be sufficient to carry
Ring Angela on (01877) 330000 a duck all winter!
What hobbies do you have? FI
for an appointment
Living!!

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Tel: 01877 331873
With the onset of the darker nights, we do not wish to deter the youths from using their
pedal cycles, however, we would like to ensure their safety by having lights fitted to
cycles and using them. In addition, some of the older youth cyclists still persist in
riding their bikes on the footpaths and sometimes at great speed. Would parents please
ad\ise children on bicycle road safety.
Lost dogs are becoming a regular event in the village and as we have no facility to keep
any that are found, it would be most helpful if owners would notify the police as soon
as they discover that their dog is missing. This will save the animal being transported
to the dog pound at Throsk and also save the owners a trip to reclaim the dog and pay
the necessary fees - £2 per day and £23 for processing.
With Christmas and Millennium Festivities getting ever closer, can we remind owners
of premises, commercial and domestic, to ensure that if they are going to be away over
this period that they notify the police of any changes to keyholders. This will ensure
that if the Millennium Bug does exist and
alarms or other problems arise, then we

Everest
can deal with them with the least
inconvenience to others.

A final message regarding security over

the Festive Season. Please ensure you lock
all outbuildings and store all garden tools
securely. If you are going to be away from
FIT THE BEST
Garage Doors Secondary Glazing
home try and set timer switches on lights
Conservatories Porches
or arrange with a friend/neighbour to
Roofline Window and Doors
switch on lights, close and open curtains,
also cancel any deliveries of papers. You Roofline - replace the wood around the outside of your home
can even have any mail retained at the Post with PVC-U-Very low Maintenance
Office until you return just by notifying Stephen Pritchard 0 1 5 6 7 8 2 0 8 3 6
them.
FREE BROCHURE AND QUOTES
Killin Police

McLaren
Community
Leisure Centre
Open 9.00am until 9.00pm
seven days a week
(See special opening times
as advertised in the centre)

Take out a membership or pay as you go!!

Special promotions to suit business and community groups

Pool, Health Suite, Sunbeds, Bubble bath, Squash Courts,

Sports Hall, Fitness Suite, Climbing Wall, Indoor Bowls
Hall, Meeting Room and cafe KILLIN
Wishing all customers
a Very Merry Christmas
Additional services include Beauticians Room, Coached & a Happy New Year
activities, Birthday parties and much much more. Toys
Come and see our selection of
Stocking Fillers Calendars
Paperbacks Children's Books
Camera & film Christmas cards
For further information please contact reception on Killin Christmas Cards
tel: (01877) 330000 or fax: (01877) 331004 Ian & Frances McLaggan
Tel: 01567 820201
 Lunch Killin News Across The Globe
In the last issue we advised you of a
Club competition which we will run
throughout the Millennium Year.
The Wednesday Lunch Send us a photo of someone holding a
Club meets every
Killin News anywhere in the world -
Wednesday at 12 noon
let us see how far flung the Killin
in the Church Hall. This "get together" is
non-denominational and extends an News can be?
invitation to all of the village's Senior
Citizens to join them for lunch. The two We were delighted when our first lot
course lunch is prepared by the Cook in of photos popped through our
the Killin Primary School and is different letterbox.
each week; one week it will consist of a
starter and main course and the next, a
This photo was taken in Washington
main course and dessert. It is served in
the Church Hall at a cost of £1.50. This D.C., in the USA. In the photo, a
is an excellent opportunity to have a chat, couple from Dundee who were
catch up on village news and enjoy a visiting American friends with -
delicious lunch at an excellent price. excuse my ignorance but could it be -
Don't worry if you're new to the village, President Lincoln? - reading over
there will be someone there with whom their shoulders!
you will find a common interest and a
warm welcome is guaranteed.
Send your photos to the Editor at
If you would like to join in, please phone Dalerb, Craignavie Road, Killin
Mairi Stewart on Killin 01567 820606 to FK21 8SH.
make your reservation in advance.
 Safari
Mervyn's Supper
Weather
Without fuss or frost, the leaves
are quietly assuming their autumn We are looking for volunteers to host a safari
hues. As early as the beginning of August, when a dry, though markedly cool, supper.
spell occurred, some trees, mainly birch, beech, and some species of saugh or
willow began prematurely to show fading of their greenery. Then, during the What is it?
rains and humidity of September this procedure appeared to go on hold, and A travelling dinner party. Guests change house
only now, in mid October, is normality returning. Of recent years, the lack of and companions after each course. An
early frosts has produced a situation whereby some trees seem to shed their opportunity to mix and meet different villagers!
leaves almost without the normal colour change. Probably this was What do hosts do?
accentuated by rain and gales thereby making the period of maximum Provide a 3 course dinner for 4 - 8 people
"splendour of autumn" comparatively short. When?
7pm Saturday, 19th February, 2000
The cause of the recent run of mild autumns and winters has been alleged to
Where?
be global warming, and while this phenomenon is obviously fact, it is difficult
Throughout the village of Killin. Hosts must
to assess whether indeed it is presently having a noticeable effect on our
live within walking distance of the village centre
climate. In the past there have been epochs of various extremes of climate, hot
(or satellite groups of volunteers within walking
summers, cold winters, even "mini ice ages", lasting for sufficiently lengthy
distance of each other).
periods to affect plant, animal and insect life, so that one cannot yet
categorically assume that our present regime is due to any specific cause or What is it in aid of?
causes. It seems somewhat ironic that our springs still seem to show their Fundraising for Millennium Committee projects
normal reluctance to "put their cards on the table" so to speak, and are throughout the year 2000.
frustratingly reluctant to progress steadily forward! Unlike "a week in How do I volunteer?
politics", weather seems to require many years to establish a pattern! Contact Elizabeth Woods (820267) or Elaine
Turner (820266) if you would like to be a host.
Mervyn K. Browne, Ardtalnaig
Tickets for guests will be available in the New
Year.

Messrs John McRae Butchers

Purveyors of Quality Produce and Fine Wines
Main Street, Killin, Perthshire
Tel: 01567 820287

As the last days of summer sunshine fade away,

think of the fun days of Christmas.
Be sure and get the very best of fayre:
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Angus Beef, Scotch Lamb and Home Fed Pork
at competitive prices.

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Look out for our Weekend Special Offers
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 MOBILE Tony's Got His Wheels
HAIRSTYLING Tony Davies of the Falls of Dochart Retirement Home has been given an
by
Sue Turner electric scooter from the Royal Air
formerly Senior Stylist at Force Benevolent Fund.
a premier hair and beauty salon
Why not have your hair styled by This was organised through SSAFA
a professional with 25 years (Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmens'
experience in the convenience of Families Association) Forces Help.
your own home? SSAFA/Forces Help is a voluntary
All styles and age groups catered for charitable organisation which helps
Competitive prices service and ex-service men and
please telephone for a consultation
women and their families. The local
Telephone 01764 670596 SSAFA representatives, Bill and
Mobile: 07788 812998 Alice MacPherson are in the photo
with Tony. (Telephone SSAFA on
Counselling Killin 01567 820751).
Bereavement
Relationship difficulties
Life changes
Coping with illness or abuse
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
NHS and Private patients welcome Art & Craft Materials
For that unique gift for Christmas, look no further.
For an appointment or further information
We have a wide selection of hand crafted products,
contact:
some made locally, and at reasonable prices.
Charlotte Blythe Come and have a look around
(Diploma in Counselling)
Orders taken for personalised gifts.
University of Strathclyde
Elizabeth & Tom would like to thank the people of Killin for their support
on 01567 820701
and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
In strictest confidence

Seasons Greetings from Jim Cushley and Staff

 Killin Initiative
Annual General Meeting
It may be useful to start with to remind There followed a report from the
readers that the Killin Initiative Highland Games convenor, Charlie Grant
Committee took over from the earlier who underlined the considerable success
Traders' Association, some four years this year of the Games. Partly due to
ago. Its main function as described in its internet publicity, but also the remarkably
constitution is "to organise events, good weather! Cross Street, Callander
promote and assist projects which will
provide benefit and attraction to the The report on the Music Festival similarly FK17 8EA
village of Killin and to educate the public spoke of a highly successful event with Tel: 01877 330 200
in the culture and heritage of the area". artists of outstanding quality and
reputation. We note that Brewery Enjoy the Festive Season
Since the Committee now has an Internet
Sponsorship continues to be much with Fruit Wines,
Web Site, the address of which is,
appreciated and it looks as if it will Organic Christmas Cake,
www.geocities.com/Heartland/Trail/1813
continue. Christmas Puddings
/ - to "bring Killin to the people and the
and other Seasonal Foods.
people to Killin", it clearly functions to
improve the economy and attraction of The next item for discussion was the Fresh Organic Fruit and Vegetables
the area. presentation to the meeting of a revised Wholefoods,
Constitution which was unanimously Vitamins and Supplements
Alex Stewart chaired the AGM at which approved.
about six members of the public were Remedy Wheat Bags
present. In his report he pointed out that Finally, elections were held for office (an ideal gift for easing stiff joints,
while The Games had two bad years, the bearers and Committee members for the aches and pains)
1999 event was much more successful, coming year. These were: Chairman- A
and alongside the Music Festival's Stewart, Vice Chairman - C Grant, Pet Care
successful year, made it possible to Secretary - T Bolton. Treasurer - D Remember your pets this
contribute some £2,000 to local Fettes, Committee Members - J Christmas.
enterprises and activities. It might also be Mallinson, D McRobbie, J Reilly, T Choose from our large selection
noted that over the four years of its Grant, D Syme, J Shuttleworth, F Stewart, of winter coats for dogs,
existence it has ploughed some £6,000 A Aitken. Christmas Stockings,
back into the Community - quite an Treats and Toys
achievement. SA

Gent here says he and his Reindeer have the Millennium Bug.
Please could Doctor Syme give them a pill
 Sporting Appointment
Rural Stirling Council
As I write this, Autumn has definitely (if you want to help any that you have in your
arrived. The leaves are flooding from the garden, give them cat or dog food - not milk
trees although there hasn't really been a frost. as they cannot digest it.). In 1974 hedgehogs
The stag season is reaching an end, and as for were introduced to Lewis and Benbecula to
thousands of Autumns past the glens are control slugs; now it is the hedgehogs which
echoing to the roars of stags in rut. They are the plague, plundering the eggs of
hope that the roar will scare away other stags ground-nesting birds. The RSPB and
from their harem of hinds (females) but Scottish Natural Heritage are trying to find a
sometimes this does not happen and they means of control. They think that the
come to blows locking their antlers in battle. hedgehogs have reached plague proportions
The other day I spent an interesting half hour because there are no foxes - I rest my case!
watching two evenly matched stags fighting. Maybe we could export some out there?
One sustained a wound on the face from the
horns of his adversary. Eventually, they At home the field mice are seeking winter
appeared to come to some sort of decision; quarters. My wife was getting food for the
only to find that, whilst they had been busy, hens and scooped up a mouse from the com
several young stags had nicked off with the bin - he happily sat on the bowl of food,
hinds and none were left for the victor. They washing his face, till the corn was put down. Nick Rennie has recently been appointed
paced side by side for a further quarter of an The other morning 1 was gathering up my Sports Development Assistant for the Rural
hour before going their own ways, probably gear for the hill of the pegs in the shed where Stirling area.
thinking about their females and saying "I'll it had been left to dry the night before. When Nick graduated from the BA Sport in the
never understand women!". I tried to put my telescope in its case, it didn't Community Degree at the University of
fit, 1 found that overnight a mouse had Strathclyde. He has spent the last couple of
When gralloching deer (taking out stomach crawled down the strap and "set up nest" in years broadening his horizons overseas in
etc) on the hill, new health and safety the bottom of the case. Australia and New Zealand.
regulations demand the use of surgical
If you need any assistance whether it be to set
gloves. It's a bit of a hassle, but the gloves As we approach this new millennium with all
up or develop and existing sporting club or
are useful afterwards to put over the end of a its high tech, its comforting to know that the
any advice on a sporting issue, please contact
horn to mark the position of the stag for the rhythms of real life have not changed for
him at:
ghillie to bring up the hill vehicle - they years. I leave you with a comment from
Sports Development
shine nice and white on the horizon. I'll Arthur Carter in the Countryman magazine:-
Community Resource Centre
leave to your imagination what one guest "Internet! We've been ferreting rabbits inter
Corn Exchange Road
thought they were like. net for years!"
Stirling. FK8 2HX
Tim Frost
Telephone: 01786 432103
While spying for deer you can often hear the
skeins of greylag and pinkfeet geese flying
over from their Arctic breeding grounds to KILLIN NEWS
Scottish estuaries or to England.
Production Committee Calor Gas
It is the time of year for other migrants too, Keep warm this winter....
and this year 1 have seen more fieldfares than Editor
ever before. They usually visit us for a few Linda FitzGerald for delivery of all your
days on their way from Scandinavia, to fill
Assistant Editor
Calor Gas, Coal, Peat,
up with berries and bugs, but this year they Kindlings & Logs
have been here for two weeks. They have Fiona Inglis
been busy on all parts of the hill in flocks of
20 to 200 digging out grubs. Maybe it's the
Treasurer Phone: 820277 / 386
mild weather or maybe it's the new Kay Riddell
parliament which has made Scotland more Gas Sales & Service
attractive. They are providing an extra meal Secretary & Advertising
or two for peregrines. He plucks his kill and Co-ordinator
Judy Forster Corgi Registered
so leaves a kind of trademark.

Another autumn activity I saw while spying Distribution Manager

was a red squirrel gather in extra food for Allan Walker ANDREW
winter. He was scampering around the
hazels, gather one or two in his mouth then Production Team ANDERSON &SONS
running down to bury them. It is thought that Sinclair Aitken, Ian Lithgow,
hazels are the main reason for the continuing Bill Douglas, Angus Inglis, FUNERAL DIRECTORS
success of the red squirrel in some areas. He Gillean Ford
will be helping himself by forgetting a few & Margaret MacIver Funeral Plans Available
nuts and letting them grow. If we once more 14 Camp Place. Callander
practised hazel coppicing, we could help
them. Postal Address: Kilchurn, Killin Telephone Callander
Telephone 01567 820298 (01877)330567
The hedgehogs are desperately trying to Fax: 01567 820961
build up their body weight ready for (01877)330398
hibernation by eating slugs and worms etc.,
Email: killin.news@virgin.net Fax(01877)331079
Session House Development away for Sunday School.
The Solution The dance tickets for the evening of 1st
The grandly named Session House is that
January 2000 should be collected and
corrugated iron affair attached to the side We are proposing to demolish the existing paid for as soon as possible. Everyone
and back of the church. It is easy to see Session House and build a small suite of who has requested tickets should
how the building might have been a step rooms that are suitable for children in contact Lodge Members with whom
forward for the church when it was built Sunday School. It is envisaged that the they have reserved their tickets.
in the late 1800's. At the end of this development will also be a facility for the
century it is also easy to see that the time village. A small kitchen and comfortable David Graham
for change may have been with us for a furnishings will be included to provide for
few years in order to meet the needs of the a broad range of uses.
church today, let alone in the new
Millennium. Progress So Far

The Problem Plans are being drawn up, discussions are Scot-Electrical Services
taking place with the planning department
Our thinking has been focused by the and funds are being gathered. The costs
Member SJIB
immediate needs of the children in the are beyond the means of our own
church. We have a thriving Sunday congregation and will be the subject of a All Electrical Repairs,
Maintenance & Installations
School who do not have anywhere very fundraising effort during the coming year.
Domestic & Commercial
suitable to meet. The McLaren Hall is a Hotels and Guest Houses
fine facility, well suited to the range of In embarking on this project, albeit rooted Lighting Circuits
things it accommodates. We are pleased in the churches own needs, we do see it as Heating Systems
to be able to use it for the Sunday School a contribution to the community facilities Sockets Electric Showers
but it is not ideal. It also involves of the village. To that end please do talk
crossing the road and takes the children about it. look forward to the end result, Qualified Tradesman
away from the community of the church, plan to use it and please support us in
bringing them back in to take part in principle (and more!) as we go through 01567 820872
different things that are happening is not the fundraising exercise. Auchmore Lodge, Killin
easy and involves another road crossing.
Season's Greetings
There is the Church Hall but it is too far Phil Simpson to all Customers

R. MacGregor Ltd. Main Street KILLIN

Tel: 820207 Fax: 820720

The finest of fresh fruit & vegetables In the Garden Shop

always available, from local producers and we stock an extensive selection
from around the world. of fresh cut flowers and pot plants plus
"everything" for the garden.
Fresh fish from Aberdeen on - Bouquets and Arrangements
Thursdays & Fridays - Holly Wreaths - made to order

WHOLESALE OR RETAIL
We will endeavour to obtain any special requests for the festive season
Order early for Christmas & New Year and avoid disappointment

We try to buy the finest quality produce and to give

a service second to none
Gordon & Sheila Webster & their staff
wish all their customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

We Aim to please
 The Green Team
Green Goings-on
The Green Team has had a busy enough rain in the area for them all to
summer looking at various bits of run for most of the winter. Only one
Friday, October 22nd was the date of
nature and our environment. was running when we arrived, but a
the second Musical Evening
Towards the end of the summer the second one switched into action
promoted by the Killin Drama Club. programme of events included a while we were there, presumably as
The McLaren High School Orchestra couple of outings. people settled down for their
under the guidance of Ian Mulligan, evenings viewing (it wasn't long until
and from Malta, sopranos Arlene Some of the older members attended Eastenders started). We were also
Barlow and Marie Therese Vassallo the Scottish Wildlife and Countryside grateful to Alasdair from Ritchies who
together with pianist Lydia Buttigieg Fare held at Vane Farm near came along to tell us about the work
entertained a disappointingly small Kinross. There were displays and being carried out to mend the tunnels
but none the less appreciative activities put on by all Scotland's that carry the water.
audience. conservation organisations but the
highlight of the day was a meeting Our own efforts at generating
When the Drama Club was awarded with Dominic Wood of the BBC's electricity were less successful! The
Lottery funding four years ago, they Animal Magic Show. This and his water pressure from our garden hose
undertook to help promote the magical show (and the numbers of was not enough to get the 500
McLaren Hall as a venue for kisses he put on his autograph for revolutions per minute required to
Maria) provided the topic of turn the dynamo, although it was
entertainment to suit all tastes, and
conversation for the entire journey enough to get us all pretty wet!
the musical Evening was planned to
home.
fulfil this obligation and to raise
funds for the Orchestra and the Green Team meetings continue on
Closer to home, and thanks to an almost monthly basis over the
Drama Club.
Tommy Gibson, we were able to visit winter (November 18th, January
Lochay Power Station to learn about 20th, February 17th and March 16th)
Those who did attend, witnessed a how electricity is generated from at Lynedoch from 3.30pm - 5pm. We
performance of the highest calibre by water. We saw the three huge look forward to seeing you there.
the Orchestra which included several turbines that are turned by the water
local youngsters, and their work piped from the surrounding hills. Not Helen Cole
included pieces from the Dam surprisingly, there is apparently
Busters March and the blockbuster
film Titanic. A solo performance by
fiddler Ruaridh Campbell was
compared by many with the best Folk
Festival performances of the summer.
The duet Pie Jesu by Arlene and
Marie Therese accompanied by Lydia
was for me the highlight of the
evening. With the benefit of
hindsight, the evening's performance
was too long.... but at least those who
Suppliers of all Household Coal
paid the £5 entry fee were given
superb value for money.
and Smokeless Fuels.
Promoting such an evening is
expensive, with piano hire and other
costs to be counted, and we had
hoped that there would be a small
surplus of funds to boost the Drama
Club coffers, but sadly this wasn't to
Honest, Reliable Service
be. All profits from the evening will
be forwarded to the McLaren High
With Discounts for Bulk Orders
School Orchestra and we will also be
send a £4 donation from a kind local
lady who left the Hall saying, "It was
well worth double the money!".

Gordon Hibbert.
Telephone: 01877 339088 or 0385 370440
Evenings: 01877 330865
 Clive & Pamela Booth and their son James would like to join with
all their staff, horses, ponies and not forgetting
Tay, Sophie and Poppy the dogs to wish the people of Killin a
very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Millennium Year.
The photo shows James holding Paris and Pamela with Mr Fox.
Marvin Elliot, a very talented sculptor
who has a studio on the island of Arran, was
recently commissioned by Clive and Pamela
Booth at Loch Tay Highland Lodges to
design and work two large wood carvings.
Two 150 year old pieces of beech - both
part of the same tree - weighing 6 tonnes
and 5 tonnes respectively, were subjected to
Marvin's chosen tool of the trade - a
chainsaw - which he wields with great flare,
as an artist would his paintbrush! The tree
has a special history, it was originally
planted for Queen Victoria in 1850 at
Bolfracks Estate near Aberfeldy, where it
stood until it blew down two years ago.

Both carvings overlook the large outdoor

riding arena. One depicts a lady dressage
rider in full dress with her Red Setter sitting
faithfully beside her and was commissioned
to honour the Millennium. The other has "Japstone Sams' Pride" or "Pride" as he is Visitors are very welcome to come and look
four superb horse's heads carved out at each known. Pride was hand-reared with at Marvin's work.
corner with a seat moulded out of the centre. unwavering devotion and the reward is there Jo Alexander
This one was carved in memory of Clive for all to see in this strong handsome and
and Pamela's much loved Cleveland Bay very special young colt. Also depicted in
mare "Swepstone Samantha" - the dam of this superb carving are Samantha's
Pamela's own successful dressage horse, Mr offspring Mr Fox, Nikita and Wolfgang.
Fox, with whom she regularly competes. Each one shows tremendous potential for
Samantha died tragically in April this year the future and keeps alive the memory of
after giving birth to a beautiful colt foal, their dam.

Equestrian Centre
Milton Morenish, By Killin, Lochtayside FK21 8TY

1 or 2 hours Pony trekking for complete beginners

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Lawers, Panoramic views. Also pony rides for children and lessons to all standards from resident BHS Instructor. Huge Indoor
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Boating from our private harbour (Lifejackets provided) 1 hour to a full day. Boats have cabins and outboard engines. Salmon/Trout
permits available.

Accommodation also available 35, 2 & 3 bed self catering pine lodges over looking Loch Tay. Bunkhouse for up to 8. New for
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For all enquiries Tel: 01567 820323

Website: www.lochtay-vacations.co.uk Email: info@lochtay-vacations.co.uk
Open All Year
 Development is progressing just outside the village in November.
This is just a part of the proposed 6,500 mile Millennium Cycle
Network throughout the UK.

Naomi McLaren, winner of 1999 Floral Awards "Tallest Sunflower" is

pictured here (on the right) with her enormous sunflower.
Kathleen McRae (left) was the winner of the Sunflower with the "Largest
Head" section.

Christmas Fayre Menu

Served From 3 - 24 December
Christmas Party Menu Available

The Riverview Bistro is a particularly

charming venue for dining - no
formalities, just excellent food.
For larger groups, the Tartan Room is a
perfect setting for your Christmas
Party.

Open for lunch 12 noon - 2.30 pm.

Evenings from 6 pm - 9.30 pm
Bookings Welcome
 Strathyre Killin M e d i c a l P r a c t i c e
Learning Centre C h r i s t m a s and New Year
The bats proved to be only temporary
Holidays
defenders of the property and we are
beginning to wonder if they are earning Saturday 25th December Closed
their corn, bearing in mind the costs
incurred in cleaning up after them! Monday 27th December Closed
Tuesday 28th December Closed
Despite the rumours still circulating, we
have negotiated a lease for the building Friday 31st December Closed
until December 2000. Saturday lst January Closed
This is not the basis of a new rumour: Monday 3rd January Closed
Falkirk College wishes to maintain its Tuesday 4th January Urgent
presence in the rural area, as long as there
is a demand for its services.... So, it's Appointments Only
over to you!
Due to our drug suppliers being closed over the Festive period,
If you have any query regarding courses,
please phone 01877 384 616. please order your repeat medication during December and by
Lesley Kettle Monday 20th December at the latest, to ensure Santa's delivery!

Killin WRI There may be problems with telephone access for a few hours
after midnight at Hogmanay, due to pressure on the telephone
Mrs K Winton welcomed members to the
network. We will do our best to minimise disruption but hope you
new session. A hair and beauty
demonstration was given by ladies from will understand if difficulties arise.
Crieff Hydro Hair & Beauty Salon.
When the Surgery is closed, the Doctor can be contacted as usual
Competition Winners:
Three Oven Scones: 1. Mrs E Woods 2.
on Killin 01567 820 213.
Mrs M Macdonald 3. Mrs B McGregor
Favourite Brooch: 1. Mrs M Graham 2. In an emergency please dial 999.
Mrs E Holmes 3. Mrs M Macdonald

M Hunter (Secretary)

Editorial Policy
The Killin News is a free community
newspaper produced and distributed
every two months by volunteers to
households and business in Killin and
Key Cutting - Glass
District. The aim of those involved is Cutting Foods and Needs
to produce an informative, accurate
and entertaining journal for those who
Household Electrical. for all your
live, work and visit in this area. Letters Paint. Animals,
and articles published in the Kitchen & Bathroom
newspaper do not necessarily reflect
Accessories.
small or large.
the views of the Production
Committee and the Editors reserve the Ironmongery
right to shorten, edit, or not publish,
any particular article or letter.
Domestic Appliance
Contributions will only be published if Spares Bulk or Loose.
accompanied by a contact name and Batteries Etc...Etc...
address.

Should you wish to make a donation or

If we do not carry an item in stock ...
have any suggestions on how to we will endeavour to get it for you.
improve the Killin News, please feel
free to get in touch with the Editor or
any member of the Production Please phone: 01567 820277/386
Committee. or e-mail: daniacf@dialstart.net
 GRANT AND
WELSH
(Sole proprietor: A Grant)

Painter & Decorators

Ames Taping
Greenbank, Main Street, Killin
Tel: (Killin 01567) 820462

Season's Greetings to all

Customers

Cruachan
Well, that was the message being
Coffee Shop put across from Forth Valley Health
Board at the newest "exercise" class
& Licensed Restaurant in Killin.

Forth Valley Health Board are

Bookings now being taken for Christmas Parties
promoting the "Move Forward" class
and Dinners throughout December. to improve the health of participants,
Prices from £17.50 per person for the sample menu below. through increasing physical activity,
health knowledge and improving
We will be happy to discuss other choices with you. health enhancing skills.

A Welcoming Glass of Mulled Wine This class is ideal for all age groups
and all levels of fitness - and
^^^
unfitness! You do as much as you
Haggis Sporrans enjoy and are comfortable with.
Soup of the Day with Crusty Bread Relaxation techniques and how to
Savoury Vegetable Parcels handle stress management are
explained (ideal for this stressed out
Prawn Cocktail Editor I can assure you!). It is quite
Fruit Juice a social gathering too with a break
^^^ for a cup of tea or drink of juice. The
Roast Turkey with Traditional Trimmings photo below shows some of the
many villagers who attend this fun
Roast Beef class every Thursday morning at 10
Honey Roast Ham in the Lesser McLaren Hall.
Medallions of Pork with Creamy Onion Sauce
Lentil & Cider Loaf For more information please phone
Wild Mushroom Strudel Suzanne Player (Community
Animateur) on Killin 01567 820154.
Nut Roast
(Choice of sauces with vegetarian dishes)
All with Baby & Roast Potatoes, and Seasonal Vegetables
^^^
Trojan Plumbing
Selection of Puddings & Heating
^^^
Coffee with Mince Pies, Christmas Cake
Free Estimates

Also Open Christmas Day - £20 - Please Book Early All Work Guaranteed
To Book Your Party or Christmas Dinner, please call us on
01567 820700 / 302 or 820983 Tel: 01567 820 341
Mobile: 0799 0546885
Also open weekends until Christmas
 The Killin GP's have
commissioned research into Health
and Community Care Needs in
their practice area. The work is
being carried out by Colin
Roxburgh of the Small Town and
Rural Development Group with the
support of our local Community
Animateur, Suzanne Player.

The aim of the research is to look

at access to a wide range of
services, and to identify how-
access could be improved. There
is also a specific desire to look at
better ways of matching the needs
of people with chronic health
problems to the range of services
that exist - and how these services
can best be co-ordinated.

They will be putting together a

Community Profile for the area
which describes the existing
services, documents any locally
identified needs, and highlights
gaps in provision. They have
Come and join us for a special already run a number of focus
groups in Killin, Lochearnhead
MILLENNIUM and Strathfillan, met with the
Tiddlers and Toddlers, and the
PARTY Killin Lunch Club to gather local
views on the issues. They are now
By Killin conducting a round of interviews
Friday 31st December 1999! with service providers.
with Live Folk/Rock Band "The Fife"
(currently on tour in Europe - support band to "Status Quo")
One of the big ideas being flagged
up at the focus group held in Killin,
Disco Buffet All included Brilliant Venue was the need to look at creating a
200 tickets already sold multipurpose centre - a healthy
Adults £60 Children up to 12 £30 Fancy Dress Optional living centre - which would
provide accommodation for a
Tent Pitches & Motorcaravan Site also available for Millennium range of clinical and care services
For info ring 01567 820323 as well as other social, community
and public services.
Accommodation providers (B&B, Guest Houses, Caravan/Camping sites) in
Killin and surrounding area - are you looking for an event on the Millennium If anyone would like to have their
night for your guests. We will give a reduction on the purchase of 4 or more
tickets from your establishment. Please ring 01567 820323 to book tickets in voice heard as part of this research,
advance they should contact Suzanne
Player on Killin 820154.
Web Site: www.lochtay-vacations.co.uk
Email: info@lochtay-vacations.co.uk
 Rural Stirling
Outreach Network
The Rural Stirling Outreach Network is a
voluntary organisation with charitable
status. It has been going now for about
three years and was initially an offshoot of Thursday 30 December 2 - 6 pm
the Stirling Voluntary Organisation. The
Childrens' Fun Afternoon
RSON Project Manager and Administrative
Assistant organise rural events for (Up to Primary 7 age)
voluntary, statutory and other organisations Bouncy Castle
who require assistance. They co-ordinate
Ball Pit
volunteers, advise on fund-raising and
funding bodies to suit specific needs. Slide
Magician's Show
The main aim of the RSON is to create a Disco
network of local rural volunteers. The Sing-a-long
Community Information Officer for Killin,
is Margaret Fenna and she will be pleased
to give any assistance and information to
anyone who is interested in joining the
team. Two Officers are required for each Friday 3 1 December 2 - 4 p m
village and they will be known as Senior Citizens' Party
"Ronnies". The RSON has a Mobile
Scottish Music
Information Unit which will bring
information out to the rural communities Songs
and will be manned by the Ronnies for Afternoon Tea
about two hours each month. Also in Killin
there will be a notice board attached to the (Please phone Mairi Stewart at Kirk Care on 820606 to say if you will
bus stop outside the Post Office with all be attending and also if you require transport).
current transport information.

The RSON is fortunate to be funded by the Friday 3 1 December 6 - 9 p m

European Regional Development Fund.
Rural Community Transport Initiative. D i s c o (ages 5 upwards)
Unemployed Voluntary Action Fund.
Stirling Council Transport Co-ordination
Department, Lloyds/TSB Foundation
Scotland and Forth Valley Health Board.

Editorial: Not wishing to detract from this

article, I have attended a seminar run by
RSON and they do an excellent job - Friday 31 December 9.30 pm onwards
however, I couldn't help but laugh as I
typed paragraph two and I had to share it Millennium Celebration
with you all. What an unfortunate name
to give to the two Community Information Ceilidh Dance with the Lochside Ceilidh Band
Officers - "The Two Ronnies"! Well its
Licensed Bar
goodnight from Margaret and its
goodnight from me!
Tickets are £10 each and only a very limited
number are still available.
Tarmachan Teashop
(opposite McLaren Hall car park) All the above events have been organised
on behalf of the Killin Community Bus
Morning Coffee
Company and for the enjoyment of the
All-Day Lunches
people of Killin and District by way of a
Afternoon Teas
Millennium Celebration.
Home Baking
Open 11am - closed Friday For Tickets contact Charlie Grant on Killin 01567 820342 as soon as
Wishing all a very merry Christmas possible to avoid disappointment. This "one-off" event for the
and a happy New Year Millennium is extremely popular and there is a limit to how many the
McLaren Hall can hold! Tickets will be available to those outwith the
local community from mid November.
In the last issue of the Killin News we
reported that local man Dochy McDonald
had this year raised £830 by taking part in From AFGHANISTAN to ZIMBABWE, from
the 70 Wild Miles Triathlon. This took a WEEK-END BREAK to a WORLD CRUISE,
his personal total raised over the 5 years
he had participated to £3,170. We are
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Many thanks to our sponsors on the Ardeonaig & District WRI
success of the day.
On Wednesday 13th October, Jane Brown gave a very interesting talk on First Aid.
Driven Grouse: 1. B Bolton
Competitions: Lemon Mousse - 1st Mrs J Scott. First Aid Quiz - 1st Mrs J Scott.
2. H Johnston
Pheasants: 1. R Eddie 2. G Cameron Janet Anderson, Cambusurich.
Walked Up Grouse: 1. J Simpson
2. R Eddie
Partridge & Woodcock: 1. S Cumming
2. A Black Granny Campbell's
Rabbit & Crow: 1. J McPhillip
2. B Williamson
Continuation Fox: S Cummings
Christmas Bonanza!
Walk Up: S Cummings
High Gun Club: J Sinclair 36
High Slea Cup: J Sinclair 36
High Gun Open: H Johnston 45
John & Janice
Ladies: E Paterson 20
would like to invite you to our
G Coyne (Secretary)
Christmas Sale Dates
Saturday 11th December 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12th December 11 am - 5 pm
Many Special Offers
and at LEAST 20% Discount off all stock.
TRACTOR HIRE
Free Gift Wrapping Service
ALL TYPES OF TRACTOR
WORK UNDERTAKEN &
Complimentary Glass of Wine and Nibbles
Contact
Charlie or Karen Why not come along to: Granny Campbell's
Tel: 01877 384 624 Main Street, Killin 01567 820 821
 Ladies Club Champion
Before listing the various prize winners for the year, let us first celebrate the towering
performance of two of the Club's younger members. They will both take us into the Fiona Ramsay
Millennium Year as Killin Golf Club Ladies and Gents Champions. Fiona Ramsay, now
at her somewhat "mature" golfing age of 19(!) is for the second year running the Ladies'
Club Champion. Also, at the ripe old age of 15(!!), the youngest EVER Gents' Club
Champion is Kenny Campbell from Cruachan Farm. Do I hear people say they are too
young? If you think so, then you are welcome to take them on! Congratulation to Fiona
and Kenny on their superb performances.

Earlier in the year, the Junior Section was disbanded due to lack of support. Perhaps the
success of our two young champions will encourage youngsters in the village to ask for
the section to be revived.

Gent's Competition Winners for 1999

Club Champion - K Campbell, Runner Up - I Donaldson, George Smith Trophy - R
Lewis, Fred France Trophy - G Smith, Captains Putter - J McLennan, Arrochar - M
McPartland, Grouse Shotgun Foursome - G Smith & J Macallum, J S McLean Trophy
- D Webster & T Bolton, Jack Noble Stableford - J R Guild, 3 Club Challenge - L
Brown, Ford Golfer of the Year - G Ramsay, G M Classic Stableford - I Ramsay. Flag
Competition - K Campbell, Medal Final - B Ford, Dr. Wilson - R Lewis. Gents'
Foursomes - T Bolton & M McParland, Gents'Fourball Betterball - J Chisholm & J
Greaves, Medal (Glass): April - K Campbell, May - not played, June - K Campbell.
July - D Webster, August - S Bergin, September - B Ford.

Ladies' Competition Winners for 1999

Club Champion - Fiona Ramsay, Runner Up - Audrey Weaver, Silver Medal - Sheena
Chisholm, Bronze Medal - Lyn Bartlett, McKay Cup - Audrey Weaver, Chrissie France
- Jan Rough, May Wilson - Lyn Bartlett & Sheena Chisholm, SLGA Brooch - Rachel Gents Club Champion
Hunter, Cancer Relief- Jan Rough, Eclectic (Scr) - Fiona Ramsay, Eclectic (H'Cap) Kenny Campbell
Audrey Weaver, Captains Prize - Lyn Bartlett, Flag - Lyn Bartlett, Coronation 4 s -
Liz Stevens & Fay Greaves, RSSPCC - Mairi MacColl, Sheena Chisholm & Maureen
Gauld, Pendant - Jan Rough, Daily Mail - Jan Rough & Audrey Weaver. Birdie Tree -
Fiona Ramsay.

Seniors' Competition Winners for 1999

Super Senior Trophy - W Rew, Senior Trophy - G Smith, John Hall ~ A Muller. Medal
Play Off - G Smith, Eclectic Trophy - G Smith, Ivor Noble Quaich - W Rew,
MacTaggart Trophy -J Macallum.

Mixed Competition Winners for 1999

Lochay Trophy - J Guild & J Rough, Dr Stevenson Trophy - A Cloud & J Rough. Mixed
Fours (03.07.99) - G Smith & L Stevens, Save the Children Foursome - W Norton & J
Henderson, Closing Mixed Foursomes Anderton Trophy - J Rough & T Bolton.

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Season's Greetings to all Dear Editor music played after the hours of darkness
our customers during "hog roast" events caused me to
We are here for all I would like to bring to the attention of the reflect on how inappropriate loud music
your laundry needs. residents of our area, a planning is in this tranquil area. Music was clearly
application to widen the use of Loch Tay audible at my house which is almost a
We will collect and deliver.
Highland Lodges Equestrian Centre. half a mile distant in a straight line. In
Laundry Winter Hours: Below is a copy of my letter of objection 1999 no further similar events were
Monday, Wednesday, Friday dated 19 October 1999. organised. We thought they had ceased
9 am - 5 pm for ever. Not so it seems. Official
Saturday 9 am to 12 noon Planning & Development Dept sanction is now being sought and I object
Perth & Kinross Council on the grounds of noise disturbance and
2 High Street, road traffic.
PERTH,
B L DECORATORS PH1 5PH When considering this application you
Tel: 01567 820854 should also bear in mind several addition
Dear Sirs factors. The community of Killin, which
is just over the boundary in Stirling
I wish to object in the strongest terms to
Council area, organises very successful
the application by Mr Booth for a change
musical and other events during the year,
of use of the existing indoor equestrian
Bobby and Karen would like these are sited in and around the McLaren
arena to Class II (Assembly & Leisure). I
Hall at the centre of the village. The
to wish all their customers find it very difficult to understand how the
McLaren Hall is dedicated to the purpose
past, present and future applicant can even imagine that Class II
of concerts and the like. I claim that there
consent would be given consideration
is no "imperative reason of overriding
beyond its specific present use for
A Very Merry Christmas equestrianism.
public interest" (Highland area local
and a Happy and plan 1999) for this development (Policy
I understand Class II to cover "Assembly 13c Environment and Nature
Prosperous New Year Conservation section of Highland area
& Leisure", and within this category I
understand the following to be included: local plan 1999 ~ still to be ratified).
use as a dance hall, concert hall or Another assembly and leisure centre is
RESTAURANT cinema, bingo or karaoke hail, or simply not needed in the area as a whole.
discotheque; a gymnasium or indoor
Christmas Another point to consider under the local
sports arena, but not including motor
Menu vehicle or firearms use. area plan is whether the development
4 Courses £15 "meets a new market or extends the
Home Cooked Lunch & Dinner It would be insensitive to allow what season " - Policy 30a. There is no new
seems to be an under-used equestrian market. Additionally will it "only
Bookings for parties large and small welcome.
arena to become such a place in rural generate traffic appropriate to its
Please ask in Restaurant for menu.
highland Perthshire. This is a place location? " (Policy 30c). Clearly it will
All at Shutters would like to thank you for where people come for peace and generate much more traffic in the evening
your custom and support during 1999. and night, which cannot be appropriate.
tranquillity, for both residential and
Have a Merry Christmas and holiday use. How would Tayside Police deal with such
a Happy New Year events so distant from their normal bases
Main Street, Killin In summer 1998 noise emanating from at Pitlochry or similarly distant offices?

Finally, under the local area plan 1999

Falls of Dochart (still to be ratified), Policy 47d says the
proposal should "not detrimentally affect
Retirement Home the amenity of the countryside ". In my
view the proposal would seriously affect
Main Street that amenity which visitors and residents
Killin, Perthshire FK21 8UW here crave in this busy modern world -
Telephone: 01567 820237 the tranquillity of the countryside.

The Residents and Staff would like to thank I hope you will consider these points in
your deliberations.
all our Families, Friends and Neighbours
for their support and good wishes John T H Allen,
over the past year and wish everyone a Tay Cottage,
Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Morenish,
Killin.
 Dear Editor
Dear Editor
Open Letter To Killin I think it is ludicrous that a street light
Recycling & MacMillan Cancer Relief should not be replaced for possibly five
The sad news of the death of my dear
friend Willie Allan brought back fond Recycling does not "cost" - it pays! I months — the interval during which
memories of the five happy years my late noticed in the September issue of the Stirling Council deem in their wisdom to
wife and I spent in Killin from 1953 to Killin News that recycling "costs a great be appropriate for their periodic visits to
1958. deal of money ", as reported to you by a check them in Killin!
representative of Stirling Council during The street light in Ballechroisk Terrace
Willie, Dr Kennedy, Gwyn Saunders and
the August meeting of the Killin has not worked for at least six weeks. 1
myself formed a small Concert party and
Community Council. 1 feel that this was informed that "It costs £10 to change
travelled throughout Perthshire
statement is misleading. There is a a bulb in Stirling" - how much more in
performing for all sorts of causes. 1 can
tremendous benefit to all of us if we make Killin?
still hear the golden quality of Willie's
the effort to get involved with recycling,
voice and remember with admiration his The cost should not be the issue, we pay
particularly so with aluminium, but also
Christian sense of right and justice. the same Council Tax as those who live in
paper and glass.
It was he and big Alastair Mackinnon the towns, but we do not receive the same
who proposed me to membership of my Many of you will have heard of the superb service — why?
Mother Lodge Breadalbane St Fillans, of work being done every day by members of Mrs Alice MacPherson
which Willie was a dedicated and fervent MacMillan Cancer Relief in their quest to 9 Ballechroisk Terrace, Killin.
Master and Office-bearer. His example ease the suffering of individuals and
and guidance to me in the Craft of families who are trying to cope with the
crisis of cancer in their lives. You may A Bit Stuck !?
Freemasonry was an inspiration for
which I shall ever be grateful have experienced first hand the help they
Can any of you help out a lady in
give which varies according to particular
Lochearnhead? She is looking for your
Like so many others, my life has been needs - direct nursing care, - special
unwanted glass jars to enable her to sell
enhanced and enriched for having known equipment - even financial help in some
jars of home made jams at various local
him. How I would love to hear him sing situations. To finance this, the charity
sales of work. Small jars i.e. mint
the song I dedicated to him many years relies heavily on the unstinting effort of
cranberry sauce size would be ideal. To
ago - "The Shores of Loch Tay ", the last many volunteers throughout the country
have them uplifted, please phone Jane
verse of which has a poignant meaning and also in the Loch Tay area. One
Campbell on 01567 830 207.
now for all his many friends. activity which has generated thousands of
"Though I may wander pounds for them over the past three years
o 'er land and o er sea is the collection of aluminium cans, foils
etc., which are sold to companies to make
No place is dearer
new cans. The cost of using this recycled
than my homeland to me,
aluminium is a fraction of the cost of
And when life has ended,
extraction. Recycling reduces the need
I hope and I pray
for space in the rapidly disappearing
That God calls me home
sites available for landfill. The
to the shores of Loch Tay. "
environmental benefits are obvious.
His presence will always be felt and his Suppliers of quality timber frame
voice heard around Killin and the shores Numerous village establishments (hotels, components extend best wishes to
of his beloved Loch Tay. bars, caravan sites) have generously Lynfern Developments at their
agreed to save used aluminium cans. 1 'm Craiglyon Mews project, Killin.
Goodbye Willie - and thank you.
sure they all feel a sense of
George J Clavey, Stornoway. accomplishment from having reduced Chosen again for the very best
some of the waste in our society and at quality, value and service.
the same time having helped people
during a difficult time. Many thanks to Specialists in the design and
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Who says "recycling is not a viable
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Joris and his sister Anouk who holiday here every
year from their home in Belgium. A special
Merry Christmas to Iain and Merlyn Donaldon
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Christmas Greetings to all friends in Killin from

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and Gregor in Glen Lochay.

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 Obituaries

Mrs Joy Lydia Cameron passed

away peacefully in the Western
Infirmary Glasgow on 17 October
1999. Joy was born in 1922 in
Jersey in the Channel Islands. She
was evacuated to Falkirk during the
Second World War. She joined the
Land Army and was posted to
Dalmally where she met her
husband Angus Cameron. When
Angus died 22 years ago she
settled in Killin where she spent the
rest of her life.

She will be sadly missed by her

family and friends.

Behind the
scenes
Rehearsals for this season's Panto
are well under way, and we're
pleased to welcome Tam Bolton,
Susan McRobbie, Jane Brown and
Alex Tigwell to our cast along with
Timothy MacColl, Zander Martin,
Alexander MacPherson. Also,
Rachel Lincoln, Kirsty Somerville.
Gareth & Stephen Tigwell, who will
join us as junior members.

As the production date approaches

for our January Pantomime,
sightings of Ratlings around the
McLaren Hall will become more
frequent, but residents can rest
assured that the Pied Piper will
soon take them off to the River
Lochay, never to be seen again.

A big thank you is due to all our

helpers in the village who have
produced costumes and props for
the past years. Without your help
these 'large scale' productions
would never be possible but be
warned, we're looking for helpers
for this year. Volunteers, (yes, I do
believe in fairy tales), please phone
Secretary Glenda Mardon on Killin
01567 820248.

Thanks once again for your

support!
 Killin Heritage Society - Routes to your Roots!
Killin Heritage Society's winter provide a social history of the times. All required, but cannot undertake intensive
programme began on Friday, 1st October. family documents - certificates of births, family searches on your behalf. She can
with Mrs. Elma Lindsay. Local History marriages or deaths; photographs; be contacted at the Smith Art Gallery and
Officer for Stirling Council, who gave a letters; diaries; bibles; property deeds - Museum, (01786 471917) or at Stirling
most informative, interesting and highly prove useful in your search for your Library Headquarters, (01786 432394).
entertaining talk. Researching the family ancestors. Census Schedules! 1841
history is something many of us think -1891), Old Parish Registers, the Lady Evelyn's
about but relatively few of us ever International Genealogical Index, Embroidery Exhibition
actually do anything. Mrs. Lindsay's newspapers, gravestones, local directories
passion for discovering her own "roots" is and other local history material can help Another "route" to your roots is via
inspiring and enabled her to talk build up a picture of how your ancestors samplers and at Blair Castle, from
authoritatively, enthusiastically and lived. October lst to 3rd , there were some
amusingly about the different "routes" to wonderful examples of these on display.
be followed, and the surprises you The Central Reference Library in Stirling Blair Castle has quite a collection of
sometimes find along the way! has census schedules and old parish samplers, all recently restored and
registers, available on microfilm, for remounted, as part of the textile
As she spoke, it became very obvious that much of this area. The IGI (International conservation project that is underway at
we should never throw anything away, no Genealogy Index) is available on the castle. Even for those not normally
matter how vaguely associated with the microfiche in Stirling, Bridge of Allan interested in embroidery this was an
family we might think it is. Even if you and Dunblane libraries. When you have exhibition not to be missed.
are not particularly interested, someone gathered as much information as you can
else might be in the future. In this respect, Lady Evelyn Stewart Murray, the third
locally, the next step is to visit the General
it was disappointing that none of the daughter of the 7th Duke and Duchess of
Register Office for Scotland, in New
younger generations (under 45's!) were Atholl was from an early age especially
Register House, Edinburgh, and the
present at the meeting. Mrs. Lindsay keen on embroidery. She spent most of
National Archives of Scotland.
showed examples of wills and certificates her life living in Belgium and collected
of birth and death and explained how exquisite pieces of embroidery and lace of
As local history officer, Mrs. Lindsay is exhibition standard. She became skilled
these not only give us names but also always pleased to help or advise as in many forms of embroidery but
particularly enjoyed fine white
Church Services embroidery, producing pieces of work.
Sunday 19 December which are unbelievably perfect in every
Sunday School lead us in looking forward to Christmas minute detail. Her most famous piece is
Christmas Eve - 8 pm Watch night Service the British Arms, which took her seven
followed by Mince Pies years to work. When Blair Castle opened
Sunday 26 December - 11 am morning service as usual for the first time in 1936 she sent home
both her collection and her own work.
Since then some pieces have been on
show in the castle, including the British
Arms. Much of her collection is so fine
that magnifying glasses were thoughtfully
provided so that each piece could be seen
in detail. This was only the second time
that the whole collection had been on
display but already, there are two more
special exhibitions planned for 2000,
from 21 to 24 April and 6 to 8 October.
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 Many thanks to Hillary, Annette and all The Killin News Team would like to
I would like to take this opportunity to the staff at the Falls of Dochart thank all our advertisers for their business
thank everyone for their get well wishes Retirement Home for a very happy T Day during the past year - without which our
following my recent accident and stay for Altzheimer's (Scotland). This was paper would cease to exist. We value you
in hospital. I would also like to extend well supported by friends, relatives and custom and look forward to another year
my appreciation to all those who offered many of our great wee village school of serving you in 2000. We would like to
their kind assistance and support to children. The sum of £20 was raised. take this opportunity to wish you all a
Irene, Graeme and Fiona during this
Jean Henderson. merry Festive Season and an extremely
time.
profitable Y2K.
Ian Ramsay, Crianlarich.
We would also like to thank all article
The Killin News Team joins with writers and benefactors for their
the whole village/area to wish Ian My family in Killin and Dunkeld and
myself would like to thank everyone for contributions over the past year, and we
a speedy recovery. For those of wish all our readers, local and global, all
you who are unaware of the their cards, flowers and phone calls
following the sudden death of my Mum the very best for the New Year and a very
circumstances, Ian is one of our happy Christmas.
local policemen and member of on 11th September. She enjoyed coming
the Killin Mountain Rescue Team. to Killin and made many friends here. I See you all in the new Millennium.
A few years ago he was on the would also like to thank all my
search/rescue helicopter which neighbours for their support. Thank you
crashed on Ben More. Recently all. The family of the Late Joy Lydia
he was involved in a terrible road Jessie McLeod Cameron would like to thank
traffic accident at Ardchullarie everyone for their kindness during
(between Callander and I would like to thank all who sent cards their sad loss. The beautiful floral
Strathyre). We are sure we speak tributes, many phone calls and cards
and letters wishing me a speedy recovery
for everyone when we say we were appreciated.
during my recent stay in hospital.
were all shocked to hear of his Honor Leighton Gregor Cameron
accident and his second trip in a Dunderave Castle, Inveraray
helicopter as he had to be air
lifted to hospital. We are all
delighted to hear he is now
recovering at home. Our very
best wishes are extended to Ian,
his wife Irene and their family.

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20. Kid's paradise (3,4) 17. Oriental Pearl set aside (6)
21. Gasp at nothing for 18. Norwegian coinage (6)
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23. Seasonal appeal (4,5) 22. Seasonal date from negative
24. Girl's night (3) Spanish article (4)

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generously donated by the Bank of Scotland, Killin. Entries should be sent to: Killin
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later than 6th J a n u a r y 2000. We would like to thank all our
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Christmas Competitions over the past 9 years. anytime during the week commencing
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 Local girl Catriona Inglis married Colin Lynch on 26 August
1999. The wedding and reception were held in Cameron House
Hotel on Loch Lomond and the weather stayed nice and dry to
allow them to have some wonderful photos taken in the hotel
grounds. Catriona is the only daughter of Fiona and Willie
Inglis at Firbush. Colin is the Managing Director of Eco
European in East Kilbride and Catriona is an Administrator of
Edinburgh Fund Managers. The couple have set up home in Married in Killin Parish Church on 23 October 1999 - another
Menstrie. local girl - another Catriona no less - Catriona Chisholm.
Catriona's groom is Brian Andrew McLean and they are now-
living and working in Glasgow. The wedding reception was held
in the Crieff Hydro Hotel. Catriona is the only daughter of Sheena
and Allan Chisholm of Kilvaxter Cottage, Killin.

Married on Saturday 25 September by the Killin Registrar

were Miss Karen Woosnam to Mr Arran Evans. Their reception
and dance was held in the Bridge of Lochay Hotel. The bride and
groom visited Killin for a holiday in the summer and enjoyed it so
much they decided to get married here, they both hail from Mid
Glamorgan in south Wales. The Best Man was our local postie.
Gregor Macaulay from Glen Lochay.

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For information or to request a
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The Killin News team apologise if your

article has not appeared in this issue.
Even though this is a bumper 32 pages
A Family Occasion
long - it is still not long enough to include Archie Angus Stroyan (pictured here) was baptised by his uncle, the Reverend Jock
everything. In particular we would like Stroyan at St Fillan's Episcopal Church, Killin on 29th August. Archie aged 5 months
to apologise to the McLaren Hall is the son of Mark and Bunch Stroyan of Boreland and he has a sister. Clemmie aged 2
Management Committee, whose report and a half.
will definitely be in the January Issue. Incidentally, Archie's father was also baptised at St. Fillan's in 1970!