Farming

Young farmers' art near Cardross wins national contest

Young farmers' art near Cardross wins national contest

Bale art near Cardross highlights need to talk for mental health

Bale art near Cardross highlights need to talk for mental health

Bale art near Cardross highlights need to talk for mental health

Mark Irvine, inset left, was accused of being 'woke' by opposition councillor Alastair Redman during a debate on supporting local farmers and other producers

Mark Irvine, inset left, was accused of being 'woke' by opposition councillor Alastair Redman during a debate on supporting local farmers and other producers

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Debate on local produce sparks cries of 'woke!' from Argyll and Bute opposition

Families in Helensburgh and beyond enjoyed a fun-filled day of vintage tractors

Families in Helensburgh and beyond enjoyed a fun-filled day of vintage tractors

Families in Helensburgh had fun exploring fleet of vintage tractors

Get up close and personal with Monty and his Ardardan pals - and carve your own pumpkin design at Monty's Farm Park during October

Get up close and personal with Monty and his Ardardan pals - and carve your own pumpkin design at Monty's Farm Park during October

Get crafty with Monty at 'Pumpkin and Play' sessions at local farm park this month

Vintage tractors will be on show at Ardardan Estate on Sunday, October 1

Vintage tractors will be on show at Ardardan Estate on Sunday, October 1

Get up close with beautifully-restored vintage tractors near Helensburgh this weekend

'Sought for questioning'; Three dogs ran off with a chicken in Kilcreggan

'Sought for questioning'; Three dogs ran off with a chicken in Kilcreggan

'Sought for questioning': Three dogs ran off with a chicken in Kilcreggan

A computer-generated visualisation of Loch Long Salmon's plans for a site near Arrochar - now subject to a Scottish Government appeal

A computer-generated visualisation of Loch Long Salmon's plans for a site near Arrochar - now subject to a Scottish Government appeal

Salmon firm's new bid for Argyll site as hearing dates announced for Loch Long appeal

Agricultural equipment stolen from property near Rest and Be Thankful

Agricultural equipment stolen from property near Rest and Be Thankful

Agricultural equipment stolen from property near Rest and Be Thankful

The pet lamb got stuck in the dark for 36 hours (Pic: Townhead Farm)

The pet lamb got stuck in the dark for 36 hours (Pic: Townhead Farm)

'Lucky escape': Farmers shares relief after finding lamb that was trapped for days

The farm is home to more than 70 animals

The farm is home to more than 70 animals

Little Rahane: The Peninsula farm providing a 'last chance saloon' for animals

Kay Wilson, right, is an 11th generation farmer at Lennox of Lomond

Kay Wilson, right, is an 11th generation farmer at Lennox of Lomond

Tickets go on sale for lambing sessions this spring at popular Loch Lomond farm

Posters have been produced by the National Farmers Union Scotland and police in Argyll and Bute

Posters have been produced by the National Farmers Union Scotland and police in Argyll and Bute

Helensburgh dog walkers warned over possible £40,000 fine as lambing season begins

Erin Packham was helping out at Monty's when the triplets arrived

Erin Packham was helping out at Monty's when the triplets arrived

Adorable goat triplets born at Cardross farm park - and you could choose their names

Cultural attractions

Pictures: Families explore the festive faerie trail in Luss

The Lennox family have been 'agritourism' pioneers at their farms on the western slopes of Loch Lomond for several years (Image: Craig Stephen)

The Lennox family have been 'agritourism' pioneers at their farms on the western slopes of Loch Lomond for several years (Image: Craig Stephen)

Loch Lomond ‘agritourism’ pioneers look ahead to another year of growth

A 'semi closed containment system' in use at a fish farming site in Norway (Photo: Loch Long Salmon)

A 'semi closed containment system' in use at a fish farming site in Norway (Photo: Loch Long Salmon)

Permission refused for controversial Loch Long fish farm plan

Police say equipment was stolen earlier this month

Police say equipment was stolen earlier this month

Police issue warning after theft of agricultural equipment in Helensburgh

An artist’s impression of the site in the shadow of Beinn Reithe and, inset, Loch Long Salmon director Stewart Hawthorn (Image: Loch Long Salmon)

An artist’s impression of the site in the shadow of Beinn Reithe and, inset, Loch Long Salmon director Stewart Hawthorn (Image: Loch Long Salmon)

National Park recommends refusal of controversial Loch Long fish farm plans

Temporary approval has been granted for the Glen Douglas facility

Temporary approval has been granted for the Glen Douglas facility

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Green light for Loch Lomond quad bike plan - but report reveals why it's only temporary

The proposed site lies halfway between Ardgartan and and the MoD jetty at Glen Mallan

The proposed site lies halfway between Ardgartan and and the MoD jetty at Glen Mallan

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Revised planning application submitted for fish farm on Loch Long

The Scottish SPCA said it had no concern for the welfare of a flock of chickens at Aldonaig Farm in Rhu

The Scottish SPCA said it had no concern for the welfare of a flock of chickens at Aldonaig Farm in Rhu

Animal welfare charity has 'no concern' over flock of chickens at Rhu farm

Jim Sturgeon lived at Drumfad, left (Photo: Lairich Rig)

Jim Sturgeon lived at Drumfad, left (Photo: Lairich Rig)

Shetland and Vigil actor's journey from Helensburgh farm to London's West End

Rhu residents have previously raised concerns over the site at Aldonaig Farm, rented by Waheed Totakhyl

Rhu residents have previously raised concerns over the site at Aldonaig Farm, rented by Waheed Totakhyl

'Taliban sympathiser' told to leave Rhu site following security concerns

Rosneath Castle Park residents and guests raised concerns over the death of “dozens” of rabbits in a forest close to the park (Photo: Alan Murray)

Rosneath Castle Park residents and guests raised concerns over the death of “dozens” of rabbits in a forest close to the park (Photo: Alan Murray)

Rabbit cull claims denied amid disease outbreak at holiday park near Helensburgh

Thirty-five sheep were attacked by the dog - a cross breed known as a New Rottland - Steven Flannigan was walking near Helensburgh

Thirty-five sheep were attacked by the dog - a cross breed known as a New Rottland - Steven Flannigan was walking near Helensburgh

Helensburgh dog walker must pay £1,200 in compensation after pet's sheep attack