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BBC News
19 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Beauly enjoy rare win in Camanachd Cup
Beauly won their first game of a nightmare season when they edged visitors Caberfeidh 3-1 on penalties after 120 goalless minutes in the last 16 of the Tulloch Camanachd Division leaders Lochaber came close to creating an upset when they scored first against Lovat at Balgate but lost 2-1. Holders Kingussie had to work hard to edge Skye by the same scoreline and Newtonmore made short work of Glenurquhart, winning 4-0 at the William overwhelmed local rivals Kilmallie 6-1 and the biggest winning margin of the round was Kinlochshiel's 6-0 victory over Inverness, the only survivors from the third Camanachd defeated Kyles 2-0 at Tighnabruich and in the other all-south area tie, Inveraray progressed 3-0 against Glasgow Mid Beauly had to show for 13 previous games was two Premiership draws and two exits from other cups, albeit one of them on penalties against Kingussie.,Ben Delaney gave Lochaber an early breakthrough and it was almost on the hour before Calum Cruden equalised with a penalty, with Graeme MacMillan's winner for Lovat coming soon Borthwick's first-half opener for Kingussie was quickly cancelled by Dan MacDonald before Roddy Young kept Kingussie's defence and hopes of repeating their 2024 Grand Slam on Robinson and Matthew Sloss put Newtonmore well in charge just before half time, before Joe Coyle and Robinson's second completed the was largely one-way traffic at An Aird where Victor Smith scored four for Fort William and Lachie Shaw two, while Lewis Birrell got Kilmallie's consolation at 5-0. Kilmallie's Calum MacDougall was sent for the first time, all of Kinlochshiel's goals were scored by members of the Clan MacRae, with doubles from John and Archie and one each from Keith and MacVicar and Garry Lord both scored in the first 20 minutes to secure Oban Camanachd's progress. All of Inveraray's goals came in the second half with one each from Euan Donnan, Campbell Watt and Coll MacKay.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
First foot passenger fare approved for Corran Ferry
A foot passenger fare will be introduced for the first time on Europe's busiest single-vessel car Council said a £2 charge could generate £20,000 a year on its Corran Ferry service in crossing of Loch Linnhe's Corran Narrows carries about 10,000 foot passengers alongside 270,000 cars and 11,000 commercial vehicles each council's economy and infrastructure committee approved the new fare, saying it would "contribute to the sustainability of this vital transport link". The fare will only apply to passengers aged 23 to 60 years charge will come into effect in the summer and will include cyclists, although there will be no extra charge for the previously agreed to a 10% increase on vehicle fares in crossing links the wider Lochaber area with communities in the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the alternative journey by road around Loch Linnhe takes about two hours.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
First foot passenger fare proposed for Lochaber's Corran Ferry
A foot passenger fare could be introduced for the first time on Europe's busiest single-vessel car Council said a £2 charge could generate £20,516 a year on its Corran Ferry service in five minute crossing of Loch Linnhe's Corran Narrows carries about 270,000 cars and 11,000 commercial vehicles a agreed to a 10% increase on vehicle fares in March, but left a decision on foot passengers to next week's economy and infrastructure committee. In a report, officials said the £2 fare was considered to be aged five to 22, over 60s and disabled people would not be crossing links the wider Lochaber area with communities in the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the alternative journey by road around Loch Linnhe takes about two MV Corran, or its back-up the Maid of Glencoul, operates on the their report, council officials said the numbers of foot passengers were far lower than the vehicles estimated 10,258 adult passengers a year would pay the new £2 fee.
Press and Journal
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Cup finals to be set - as Premier Division leaders Kingussie welcome back star man for meeting with National Division table-toppers
The first finalists of the shinty season will soon be known as the north and south cup competitions reach the semi-final stage this weekend. It is one defender in and one defender out for holders Kingussie ahead of their WM Donald MacTavish Cup semi against Lochaber. Their 2023 national player of the year Robert Mabon returns, but Rory MacKeachan faces a spell on the sidelines. Manager Iain Borthwick explained: 'Robert flies into the country today (Friday), but Rory's out with hamstring problems again and could be missing for a good few weeks. 'Ruaridh Anderson completed a 40km cycle this week and said his ankle's good, whilst Lee Bain trained and should be in the squad. 'Lochaber are deadly upfront, scoring lots of goals, and we won't take them lightly.' While Kingussie are top of the Mowi Premiership and clear favourites, Lochaber lead the Mowi National Division. Lochaber boss Ally Ferguson said: 'Kingussie's track record speaks for itself, and they were the team the other clubs wished to avoid. 'However, we've prepared well, and the game will be played on the amazing surface at The Dell, which our lads will relish. 'There's no doubt we'll need to be at our very best to progress to the final.' Lovat and Fort William contest the other MacTavish Cup semi. The former side were last in the final in 2014, when they lifted the trophy, while Fort were beaten finalists last year, last lifting the trophy in 2007. Lovat boss Iain Nicolson said: 'I targeted this cup when I came in at the start of the season as it's been a while since we've had success in this competition. 'It's a massive opportunity, especially with home advantage, but we'll have to be at our best against a Fort team in great form and full of confidence.' Lovat rested forward Greg Matheson last week, but he returns for this one. Fort William co-manager Alan Knox added: 'This has potential to be a cracker. 'We have Calum Shepherd back in the squad and Cam Stephen has trained, so we'll see how he is. 'Craig MacDonald is still out, but everyone else is fit. 'We had a good result last Saturday so hopefully we can kick on and reach another final.' Scottish Sea Farms Glasgow Celtic Society Challenge Cup holders Oban Camanachd entertain Glasgow Mid Argyll. 'Oban assistant manager Iain MacMillan said: 'This will be tough as GMA are well-coached and are Premiership quality, so we'll have to be prepared both mentally and physically for a battle. 'We won't rush Louie MacFarlane or Daniel MacCuish back, but Craig Macmillan's free after suspension.' GMA manager Alan MacRae said: 'Oban Camanachd are a well-established Premiership side, so pose a real challenge. 'We're still without Craig Anderson and we lost Cammie McCue on Saturday with possible ligament damage. 'Rory MacDiarmid misses out due to work commitments.' Kyles Athletic welcome Inveraray as they search for a first Celtic Society success since 2021. Manager Grant Profit said: 'We're excited about this game. 'Ross Macrae remains out and Roddy Macdonald's unavailable, but keeper Iain MacFarlane returns, as does Scott Macdonald. We're raring to go.' Kinlochshiel and Newtonmore can close the gap on the Mowi Premiership's leading pack when they meet at Rearaig. Shiel's Finlay MacRae and More's Drew MacDonald both didn't play last weekend and face fitness tests. Caberfeidh manager Garry Reid was unhappy with his team's performance against Fort William last weekend, so will be looking for improvement against Beauly, who have defender Angus Renwick free of suspension. Glenurquhart host Bute in the Mowi National Division. There was late drama as Mowi WCA Premier League leaders Badenoch won 2-1 at Skye. Skye's Holly Maclean cancelled out Hope Borthwick's opener with just a couple of minutes remaining, but there was still time for Megan Ralph's late winner. Lochaber leapfrog Skye into second place as Leah Maxtone's double and Elaine Wink earned a 3-0 win at Inverness.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- BBC News
Woman dies in house fire near Glenuig in Lochaber
A woman has died in a house fire at a Highland crofting community in fire engines were sent to the blaze at the semi-detached property near Glenuig, south of Lochailort, at about 10:45 on fire closed the A861 at the scene for several Scotland said its inquiries into the incident were continuing.
