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EditorialAn article on planning page 32 mentions that while most ofKillin is in a conservation area new building development inthe vicinity of Killin could be allowed in those areas whereplanning jurisdiction comes under Stirling Council. CouldGlen Lochay and the area leading up to the Perth Councilborder become an extension to the village? Killin is just inthe Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with itsperimeter abutting Stirling Council and close to PerthCouncil areas. The community is a major stakeholder inany development and needs to be represented. It isunderstandable that holistic plans for the development ofKillin are difficult to achieve but cooperation between allparties is vital for a sustainable outcome for the future ofKillin and environs. Adding local opinions to this mixrequires an element of dedication by local people, forexample to travel to remote venues for consultationexercises at the expense of work, to find, read and fullyunderstand the complex presentations in remote offices oron line and to send personal opinions in to the variousplanning authorities. Planning controls are important for thefuture prosperity and viability of businesses. Killin is aspecial case for many reasons not least because the threeplanning authorities each have differing agendas withconsultations at different times. The Community Futures consultation identified the need fora local business support scheme and business action group.Such a group would be in a strong position to support theKillin Community Council and represent the planning needsof the village to help it to achieve a sustainable future.While individual businesses in Killin are fully taken up withday to day activity, working hard to survive and develop,much could be achieved by joining forces to establish aconsensus on planning matters. The representatives of the National Park and Stirling Councilboth wish for what is best for Killin but being remote, notliving and working here, not being part of the communitythey, in common with many others who make plans forKillin, do not understand what "living in Killin" is all about.The responsibility lies with us, the people of Killin, to informthem of what we want in terms of local planning. TheNational Park communicates with adjoining councils and isrepresented on their committees that deal with housingstrategy and development. It is a pity that the StirlingCouncil consultation came separately from that of the Park.I am informed that comments made in reply to one will beshared but still feel it is worth while replying to them all.Maybe the time has come to develop a simpler way to talkto communities and identify local needs. WA

Editorial Policy Statement

The Killin News is a free community newspaperproduced and distributed every two months byvolunteers to households and businesses in Killin anddistrict. The aim of those involved is to produce aninformative, accurate and entertaining journal forthose who live, work and visit in this area. Lettersand articles published in the newspaper do notnecessarily reflect the views of the ProductionCommittee and they reserve the right to shorten,edit or not publish any item. Contributions will beattributed to the author. Vested interests will bedeclared where applicable. Articles should bebetween 200 and 300 words, photos in high qualityand the content should be original work relevant toKillin and environs. All personal emails areacknowledged by a reply. If you do not receive areply please contact us by phone or drop the articlein the office letterbox.

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INDEXAberfeldy Bus Service 5Ads Index 39Agricultural Society 6Angling 25Archie 5Bob MacGregor Memorial Trial 16Brownies 30Celebrations 35Clanscape 5Community Partnership 13Computer Corner 14Crossword 38Doors Open Days 37Editorial 2Falls of Dochart Retirement Home 38Fire update 20Health 'n' Safety 36Herb Society 6Inglis Farewell 27KAT 7Killin Community Council 4Killin Golf Club 22Killin Show 20Kindrochit Quadrathlon 21Lawn Bowls 23Letters 28Local Planning Applications 31Loch Ness Marathon 18McLaren High School 18Mervyn's Weather 15Mobile Library 37New Cycling Guide 33Nursery 19Payroll Lottery 5Qpod 19SDA Mental Health 34Stirling Local Plan 32Strathfillan by the Way 8Tennis 24The Old Mill 3Think About It 27Tractor Run 20War Memorial 25What's On 39Where is the Magic Wand? 34Which Bin 39

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As most readers will be aware, itwas announced in early Spring thatthe Breadalbane Folk Lore Centre inthe Old Mill at the Bridge of Dochartwas to be closed with immediateeffect. Such was the concern of thecommunity that Stirling Councildecided to open it after Easter butjust for this summer and withreduced hours. The present use ofthe building as a Tourist InformationCentre and Folklore Museum nolonger attracts enough payingvisitors to cover the cost of runningthe building and numbers arecontinuing to fall this season, so it

cannot continue as it is.At the beginning of June twomembers of the Killin CommunityCouncil and two members of theKillin and Ardeonaig Trust (KAT) metrepresentatives of Stirling Council'sTourism, Marketing and RuralDevelopment Service and StirlingDistrict Tourism Ltd. to discuss whathappens next. Stirling Council, whoown the building, could sell it orlease it to the community throughKAT but only if it could used for aproject which would be selffinancing. In June/July a leaflet wasdistributed in the village asking forideas and this provoked a number ofinteresting suggestions and muchdiscussion. A majority felt that:1 Nobody wants to see the Millclosed 2 A Tourist Information Centre isvital to the village BUT it should bea Killin Tourist Centre promotingKillin's attractions, events andbusinesses and the Mill is notnecessarily the best place for this3 A Heritage Centre to displayvarious artefacts is still desirable

As we know that the presentcombination of Tourist Centre andHeritage Centre is not cost effective,other ideas or combinations of ideashave to be considered. Other suggestions (including some

which came after the deadline)were:Using the Mill to generateelectricity for various uses(This has apparently beeninvestigated and is not possible)Internet accessLibraryAfter School CentreDentistRailway Museum with history ofCallander-Oban and Killin RailwayBook Shop like the Watermill atAberfeldyPermanent Charity ShopYouth Club/chill zone for kidsSales of local arts & craftsSales of upmarket ScottishproductsCafé/Restaurant/tearoom withheritage/local craft displays(The building is not suitable for acafé/restaurant)Killin News OfficeNational Trust OfficePark Ranger OfficeMeeting roomsCinemaCasinoGymSell the building for housing anduse money for Tourist Centre incentre of village

The ideas that had then come inwere discussed at a second meetingof the group and it was felt thatthere was sufficient interest in thebuilding for Stirling Council to allowmore time to be given to finding asolution. The group is to bewidened to include, if possible,representatives from the NationalPark, the National Trust for Scotlandand someone with experience oflocal tourism. There is no quick andeasy answer and it may be that inthe end we have to think theunthinkable to keep the building oraccept that it is sold. Further ideasare welcome. MM

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Ballechroisk Housing: TonyTeasdale of Rural Stirling Housingand Glen Murray, Architect,presented plans for six houses atBallechroisk. Planning applicationhas been made. Work should beginat the end of the financial year andtake a year.Resignation: Darren Webster hasresigned as he is leaving the village.There are now two vacancies whichwill be filled at the elections for theCouncil due this autumn.Killin News reports ofCommunity Council meetings :The official Community CouncilMinutes are sent to Stirling Counciland not the reports that appear inthe Killin News.Village Officer: No action hasbeen taken by Stirling Council whosay that no-one has come forwardfor the job, although at least twopeople have submitted their namesas candidates. Stirling Council to beasked to stop wasting time andeither make the appointment or saythey will not do so.Roads: The Roads Department saythat the repairers are contracted fortwo years and should remedy anydefects in the work. They will becontacted by Cllr Ffinch aboutinspection and repair. A hole in thepavement by Monemore wassubsiding again after a recent‘repair’.Old Mart: Rubbish remains aftersix years and the place is becominga refuse dump. The builder claims itis still a building site so materialscan be left there. Cllr Ffinch to findout how long this claim is valid whenno building work is taking place.Play Park: Cats cannot be keptout. There are no plans forupgrading the area. Claire Noblehas been asked to collectsuggestions for upgrading which willbe costed and a grant applied for toupgrade the facilities.National Park: The LLTNP is not

joining up with the Cairngorms NPbut there will be small boundarychanges in the southern part. Anyobjections should be sent to theScottish Parliament. Turning Circle: Some coaches arestill turning at the top of the village. Gents toilet: This was vandalisedat Easter but in spite of frequentreminders Stirling Council has notarranged repair. Cllr Ffinch to findout who is responsible but if nothingis done, the work will be donelocally and Stirling Council billed.Bench at Manse Road: InprogressKAT: Killin Cutting Carbon: Thegrant application has gone in and areply is expected soon.Silver Cottage: Feasibility studycompleted and positive.Folklore Centre: After meetingsbetween representatives of KCC,KAT, Stirling District Tourism andStirling Council and the circulation ofa leaflet asking for ideas for the Mill,Stirling Council felt enough interesthad been shown for them toconsider selling or renting the Mill tothe community through KAT but onlyif it could be used for somethingwhich would be financially viable.Representatives from the NationalPark, the National Trust and localtourism will be asked to join thegroup to see if a viable solution canbe found. The cost of ‘moth-balling’the building would also beinvestigated.Out of School Care: Discussionsare ongoing.Dog Warden: One letter ofcomplaint has been received andpassed to the police.McLaren Hall: Anthony Dowlingand Don Allan met with the McLarenHall Trustees who were unable tocomment on the eviction as it is anongoing legal matter. Don said theyhad provided satisfactory answers tovarious questions but no furtherdetails were given apart from the

fact that Trustees of the Hall areappointed by invitation only.Anyone with questions should raisethem at the Hall AGM in the autumnor directly to the Trust Chairman,Colin McRae. The petition presentedto the Trust/Management Committeehad not been replied to as there wasno address on the accompanyingletter.Area Health/New Hospital: Arecent meeting highlighted againmany problems – lack of transport,slip road access, no helipad andambulance availability. The localcouncils were sending a joint letterto the Scottish Health Minister aboutthe lack of recognition of theseproblems. No discussion about theAmbulance Service consultation withpatients took place but this will bepublicised. (See page 36)Scottish Native Woods Project:KCC agreed to support anapplication for financial support totrain 4 local applicants as riverwardens in Glen Lochay, Glen Lyon,Strathfillan & Glen Dochart.Breadalbane Park: Stirling Councilhas raised the bond for the HighlandGames use of the Park and the KillinShow from £500 to £1000 to coverdamage, although none had beendone last year by the HighlandGames and the Show damage hadbeen repaired locally.This would be queried with StirlingCouncil.Village signs: There is a lack ofsigns, particularly at the top of thevillage, giving information aboutwhat was available in Killin. Theownership of various noticeboardswould be clarified. A sign forMonemore was missing and shouldbe replaced.Next meeting: Tuesday 8thSeptember 7.30 School

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I noticed one day that the stag (nownamed Archie) was missing from thewall in Killin Library. Where was he,I asked Kay. The Council havetaken him, was the answer. Whereto, I wondered. So off Kay went tofind out. Archie had been sent offto an Edinburgh auction house to beauctioned off to some uncaring non-Killin person! This will not do, Idecided, and I asked if Archie couldbe brought back to Killin, as Killin iswhere he belongs and not somelarge house in Edinburgh. Kayasked if I had a wall big enough toput him on. Oh yes, I said, I havejust the place where he will be safe,dry warm and in good company.Good, then we will get him back.So back to Killin Archie came and heis safe and sound on the wall inGrants Laundry for all to see - betterthan being in some lonely old townhouse. Pamela Farquharson

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Caber Coaches Service 93 willprovide four journeys each way onSaturdays up to and includingSaturday 3rd October 2009. As wellas enabling local links includingsome journeys which will also serveFortingall, Service 93 is timed toconnect at Killin with ScottishCitylink Service 973 to Oban. Perth-Aberfeldy-Killin-Perth round trips arealso possible by using StagecoachPerth Service 23. Caber Coaches 01887 820090Council’s Public Transport Unit on0845 3011130.

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The herb border hasbeen wonderful thisseason and full ofcolour, texture and scent. Hopefullyyou have been capturing some ofthese for later use in the year.Every plant has an optimum periodfor harvesting its leaves, flowers,seeds or roots and this is anongoing process that is time andweather oriented. Salad leaves arebest picked when young andenjoyed straight away. Thearomatic evergreens like rosemary,sage, thyme and savory are bestharvested just before flowering asare basil, mint, marjoram andlovage. Most flowers are bestcollected when just opening andseeds like fennel, dill, caraway andcoriander when brown and dry, justbefore they drop.Whether you dry, freeze or put yourherbs in oil or vinegar, label anddate them and then use themthroughout the year. Herbs areideal for enjoying to the fullest fromseed, young transplants, full growthand then harvesting and preparationfor continued use well past thegrowing season.

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The Annual Sheep ShearingCompetition was held at AuchlyneFarm on Friday 3rd July. There wasa great turn out of competitors, 26machine shearing and 14 handshearing. Winners were:Machine Section Open1st - Calum Shaw2nd - David Higginson3rd - Sandy TaylorLocal1st - Sandy Taylor2nd - Donald MacKenzie3rd - Rab WebsterYoung Farmers1st - Calum Shaw2nd - Jimmy Wright3rd - Sandy McKellor

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Hand SectionOpen1st - Donald McColl2nd - Peter McDiarmid3rd - Calum ShawLocal 1st - Peter McDiarmid2nd - Ewan Cameron3rd - Dick StevenYoung Farmers1st - Calum Shaw2nd - Jimmy Wright3rd - Angus WebsterK Taylor & Son Prize for best inboth sections - Calum ShawOldest Competitor - Dick Steven

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Killin Cutting CarbonThe bid for this project has beensent to the Carbon Challenge Fund(CCF) and the outcome is awaited.Since we started to model theproject on a previous project thatachieved funding the rules havechanged. It is no longer possible forall households to receive free cavitywall and loft insulation other thanthose on benefits and the over 70s.However we have applied to anotherfund, ScottishPower Energy PeopleTrust, for funding to benefit all whofall into the category 'fuel poverty',approximately 50% of whom will notbe eligible for free insulation. Thedefinition of fuel poverty is when ahousehold needs to spend morethan 10% of household income onall domestic fuel use includingappliances to heat the home to anadequate level of warmth. This will

also include the fitting ofdraftproofing. Under the CCF application we havesought to train and employ, parttime, two domestic energy assessorsto support future carbon saving(money saving) ventures. Businesses and those who wish toexplore other ways of saving energyor microgeneration will be able todiscuss this with our partner,Strathclyde and Central EnergySaving Scotland advice centre(ESSac) who can explain the manyways in which grants and supportcan be acquired. For example,businesses can receive interest freeloans for energy saving proceduresrepaid over four years. Much of thecost of repayment can be achievedin savings made in energy use.The results of the applicationsshould be decided in early Augustand if successful, a launch meetingwill be held and work starts shortlyafter that. WA

Silver CottageThe Feasibility Study on running aThrift Shop in Silver Cottage hasnow been completed. It is verypositive and gives full details ofwhat would be needed for thebuilding and the best way of runningthe business. KAT is now in aposition to start applying for grants.The amount applied for to buy Silver

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Stirling Tenants Assembly is holdinga coffee morning in the Guide Hall,Glebe Crescent, Stirling, onSaturday 15th August. This isentirely free to all tenants and is anopportunity to come along, meetwith tenants from other areas andenjoy a free cup of coffee or teawith some home baking to boot.The Annual General Meeting thisyear will be held in the King RobertHotel, Whins of Milton, Stirling, onSaturday 12th September from10.00am to 2.00pm. A crèche isavailable and a buffet lunch will beprovided. Speakers are: AnneMcGuire MP, Carol Hamilton,Tenancy Services, Stirling Council,and a member of the new IncomeMaximisation Team. Informationstalls will be available. Come alongand hear the latest in Housingtopics. To register for the crècheand lunch call

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Community Councilmeetings

June 8th and July 14thThe AGM was held on June 8th andthe current Office Bearers were allre-elected namely:-John Riley, ChairpersonJoyce Russell, Vice-ChairpersonMary Anderson, Treasurer Moira Robertson, Secretary. RoadsProposed plans for traffic calming inTyndrum were shown at a meetingin May in Tyndrum between JimWithers, Transport Scotland andDerek Donald, TranServ andCommunity Councillors. We weretold that there is no prospect of a30mph limit in Tyndrum due to rulesregulating speed limits which mustnow be self-policing. A review of allspeed limits in the UK is proposedand these may include introducingself-policing dependent on theaverage speed. Moira has askedAnne McGuire MP to find out moreabout this review.At the CC meeting we agreed toaccept the plans with the provisothat we do not want Gaelic on thesigns because it is confusing anddangerous. However, Derekinformed us that it is a MinisterialCommitment that signs on Trunk

Roads in the North West Unit arebilingual. A contract was completedlast year from Inverness to Tarbet torenew all green signs as bilingualsigns, and gateway signs are to bebilingual when they are renewed.The Consultation on the Adoption ofthe National Model Scheme forEstablishment of CommunityCouncils was discussed and aresponse has been sent to StirlingCouncil.Andrew Hunter, Transerve, says thatthe zebra crossing will be installedat the bridge area in front of thevillage hall in Crianlarich. He willcontact us once the detailed designis completed to give us an idea oflikely time scale for construction.The school will be kept informedthroughout. PlanningRef No LT/2009/0157/DET/S DateValid 23 June 2009 ProposalVariation in condition 2 of planningpermission ref: LT/2002/0269/DET/Sto disassociate the caravan site fromthe planning unit and therequirements of the planningcondition which restricts theoccupation of the site manager'sdwelling house to a person, ordependents of a person, solely or

mainly employed in the caravanpark. Location, By The Way CaravanPark, Station Road, Lower TyndrumApplicant Mr James Kinnell, RowanCottage Lower Station RoadTyndrum Application Type Detailed ConsentExpected Decision Level DELPlanning Ref NoLT/2009/0004/DET/S Officer DateValid 2 February 2009 ProposalProposed erection of 3 No. chaletsfor toilets/shower/laundry block,office/reception block and staffaccommodation, formation of newinternal road, additional parkingarea and bin area Location PineTrees Leisure Park, Station RoadLower, Tyndrum Applicant Mr & MrsGeorge McNaughton, Site 20 KilmoryIndustrial Estate Lochgilphead ArgyllPA31 8RR Application Type DetailedConsent Date Decision Issued 29June 2009 Decision Approve withConditionsPlayparkAt the June CC meeting CouncillorPaul Owens took note that theplaypark and kickaround area inTyndrum required maintenance andthis has now been done. He alsonoted that the grass at thecemeteries has not been cut thisyear and has still not been done.Callander Leisure CentrePaul told us that there aredifficulties between SC and theCallander Leisure Centre concerningrepair and maintenanceresponsibilities. The new SCadministration wants to tender thisto the PLP organisation that built thenew parts of McLaren High School; itwould be a 30 year contract andbecause the organisation is profitmaking, would be costly. This issuehas yet to be resolved.The Service Level Agreementbetween SC and Callander LeisureCentre is 3 years out of date. Paulput forward a motion for its renewaland this was passed by the Council.

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“By The Way”

SkipAlan Smailes has been approachedabout the possibility of having a skipin the village one day a month. Thiswould alleviate the pressure on theskip in Killin. Cameron Taylor willemail Cllr. Jim Thomson to enquire.Scottish Ambulance StrategyAlan, Moira and Joyce Russell willprepare a draft response to theScottish Ambulance Serviceconsultation on Our Future StrategyStrathfillan Housing GroupMembers of the Strathfillan HousingGroup have been attendingworkshops to discuss the draftHousing Bill. The main componentsare to limit the Right to Buy, toconsolidate the position of theScottish Housing Regulator and anew Social Housing Charter

Strathfillan CommunityDevelopment Trust Saplings SummerProgrammeOur summer activitiesprogramme for 8 to 13 yearolds has had a very successfulsecond year with another fun-packed programme includingorienteering, arts and crafts and aday exploring the sea side amongthe activities. Thankfully the

weather was kinder and the midgesless fierce this year. Our thanks toall the day leaders who spend agood deal of time preparing for theirdays as well as leading their activitywith good humour and enthusiasm.Strathfillan Life Long LearningCentreDo yourself a favour by improvingyour job prospects in these toughtimes through the varied range ofcourses available on your doorstep! A well presented, modern CV canhelp you stand out from the crowd.So why not come to the Café andrefresh yours - we're happy to help.You can even grab a grant!!Heather Hamilton is your friendly,helpful tutor and she will be morethan happy to answer any questionsyou may have about what's on offerat Tyndrum Hall.The Internet/Learning Café is open

on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11amuntil 4pm.Breadalbane Art Calling All ArtistsOnce again we are holding anexhibition in Tyndrum Village Halland are advertised in the PerthshireOpen Studios Guide. The show willrun from Saturday 5th September toSunday 13th September. The hallwill be open to take delivery ofentries from Tuesday August 25thuntil Tuesday 2nd September 10am-4pm.Work submitted can be in anymedium and on any subject.Work should be ready to hang withthe artist's details and price, if forsale, clearly marked on the back. Acommission of 30% will be chargedon sales.Growing Our Own?As readers will be aware there hasbeen, in some part due to the creditcrunch, renewed interest inbecoming more self sufficient inlocal food production. Communities across the country arelooking at the development ofallotments, reclaiming waste ground,sharing gardens and plantingcommunity orchards etc.We would like to find out whatinterest there is across theBreadalbane area in developingcommunity gardens and plots, soplease get in touch.

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Exit Youth GroupEveryone at Exit Youth Group hashad a brilliant year. As well as ournew recruits we have a new leader,Janice Christie, who joined LornaMurray in overseeing the youthproject. The group took part inmany new activities; Members ofRock Stirling visited and taughtmodern dance and our groupmembers also took part in the'Stirling Shorts' short film projectwhere acting talents were discoveredin addition to the many other skillslearned. The group took a day tripto Abernethy Trust, Ardeonaig whereeveryone had a wonderful timetaking part in the various activitieson offer. To end the year we had aBBQ at Mansfield Park in Tyndrum.Everyone had a fantastic eveningwith a visit from the fire brigade, abouncy castle (with thanks toJanice), rounders, circus skills andface painting and a final chance tospend an evening with all theirfriends. Thanks to the Real FoodCafe for supplying delicious chips, tothe committee who have beenfantastic and to the many others whosupported the group. We would alsolike to thank the current members fora wonderful session and invite anynew faces to join the new session!

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Enjoying a meal on itssummer trip beforegoing to hear the FairCity Singers, a choir ofchildren up to the ageof 17 years who werecelebrating their 25thanniversary at StMatthews ChurchPerth. The concert wasexcellent and enjoyedby all

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The West Highland Way -Scotland's Premier LongDistance RouteThe West Highland Way linksScotland's greatest: from its largestcity, by its longest loch to the foot ofits highest mountain, the WestHighland Way journeys through someof the finest scenery that Scotlandhas to offer. Starting from theoutskirts of Glasgow, the Way passesthrough the heart of Loch Lomond &the Trossachs National Park, bywoodland and glen, moorland andmountain finally to reach thecrowning glory of Ben Nevis.The route echoes with the stories ofthe past as it follows historic routes-making use of drove roads, military

roads built by troops to help controlthe Jacobite Clans, old coachingroads and disused railway lines.Red deer on the hill, golden eaglessoaring over the tops and the elusiveferal goats left behind by long-gonecommunities are just some of theScottish wildlife that can be seenalong the Way.The pupils of Crianlarich and KillinPrimary Schools got an opportunityto sample some of these delights inmid-June. Prior to their sponsoredwalk all the students spent a daylearning about the West HighlandWay from the National Park RangerService. The children were given apresentation on the route; wechatted about the Scottish OutdoorAccess Code and challenged the

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pupils to think about what to put intheir rucksacks.The day of the walk brought sunshineand showers, more rain than sun.Everyone assembled at Bridge ofOrchy station. Some of the studentsarrived by train others came by busor car. The seven miles to Tyndrumwere covered in record breakingtime. We met people from Germanyand Holland who were walkingtowards Fort William and they weremost impressed by the whole schoolouting.Around 18,000 people complete theroute every year, taking an averageof a week to cover the 95 miles.Believe it or not, the record time forcompleting the whole route is closeto 17 hours!!! The West HighlandWay is worth £3 million pounds tothe local economy and brings

together people, from all over theworld, to explore Scotland.The National Park is responsible forthe maintenance of the route withinits boundaries. One recent volunteertask managed to transform a sectionof the route at the head of Glen

Falloch (just before the Crianlarichspur). Take one muddy section; addsome careful planning andorganisation, four Ranger staff,eleven keen and willing volunteers, acouple of power barrows, seven tonsof material; result a new section ofpath. Useful links: www.lochlomond-trossachs.orgwww.west-highland-way.co.ukwww.outdooraccess-scotland.com

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Recently, all Crainlarich Primary School werespecial event. It took place on 24th April. the official opening of Crianlarich and TyndrEverybody from Crianlarich and Tyndrum Firphotographers and people from the local colisten to speeches and play in the fire trucksa buffet in the local hall. They were presenwas really nice and all the baking was homereally interesting!

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2 To support learning and networking amongst the varied communities in the Park.

The CP is a charitable company andhas the ability to seek funding, ownland and employ staff.Projects championed by the CPinclude the ApprenticeshipProgramme, the Eco-Loo project andthe Breadalbane Arts project. ThePartnership also organises and hosts"The Gathering", the popular annualget-together for the National Parkcommunity groups.Due to the resignations of CP boardmembers Alan Clarke fromBalquhidder and Fiona Kennedy fromKillin, the Community Partnership islooking for 2 new directors torepresent the Breadalbane Area onthe board. The most important qualificationnecessary is having the passion anddrive to help our community groupsand their volunteers makeBreadalbane an even better place tolive in!For further details on joining theCommunity Partnership contact iain@macinnes7invergoil.freeserve.co.uk 01301 703 250 Mob. 0777 563 880

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Spring 2009 has moved inexorablyinto summer. After a reasonableApril, May had not progressed veryfar when a cold unsettled spell tookover. This “blip” used to be knownas “The Gab of May” and occursfairly regularly. The remainder ofMay then was average intemperature and somewhat wetterthan normal, though the last threedays produced a taste of Summer,sunny and warm. June compliedwith the Buchan quote “The Cooquak” the reasonably cold snap earlyin the month, which was reckonedto make the cows quake and shiverwhen newly out to grass! The lastdays of the month brought warmand humid conditions, therebyvindicating to some extent theprognostications of the weatherexperts of a scorching summer!Incidentally while Central andEastern Scotland experienced cool,wet conditions early in the month,with a biting east wind, Mull and theWestern Isles basked in idyllicsunshine and clarity of visibility.Due to increased rainfall and

generally higher temperatures andhumidity the “growth explosion” ofall types of scrub and undergrowth,rushes and bracken etc., has beenextraordinary. In 1946 I took aphotograph, looking into a glen inCounty Donegal showing thelandscape, as one would expect inhill country, uncompromisingly bareand lacking in the cover, each croft,dyke and fank, as well as watercourse eminently visible. A recentvisit in 2007 displayed an entirelychanged vista, roads and lanes overhung with greenery, more likeDorset than Donegal! The samesyndrome has occurred here inPerthshire.At one time the county road-manwould keep his allotted stretch inpretty good shape, off lets keptopen, verges and hedges trimmed,fallen branches removed and so on.Nowadays rare visits from a “hitsquad” in a truck seems to suffice.In Summer a tractor-mountedarticulated strimmer trundles alongcutting the overgrown verges. Thisseems to work fairly well on

Motorways andmain roads, buton unclassifiedroads such assouth LochTayside thebenefits aredecidedly limited,steep banks and roadside dykesconstrain any actual cutting to avery narrow strip in some stretchesand nothing at all in others, whilethe odd stone or stones knocked outof a dyke sets the scene for a moreserious collapse. Used vertically thisstrimmer is employed to trimhedges and branches alongsideroads, the resultant slashing andchewing produces a raw, unkemptand visually pollutant sight,comparable in some senses to aclear felled conifer wood, this latteroperation, which of course is mostnecessary, is, until replanted ornaturally regenerated – a slowprocess – a blot on the landscape.

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An Outstanding SuccessThe Lanarkshire Motor Cycle Clubheld the Third Annual BobMacGregor Memorial Trial in Killin on6th and 7th June. This is recognisedin trialling circles as 'one not to bemissed'. The competitors rangedfrom beginners of five years old toveterans of over seventy.The four routes in each section caterfor different levels of skill. Theyvary from through tree stumps, overlogs, up burn beds with runningwater, to rock steps at a high levelon the crest of hills. Betweensections the routes go throughwooded paths, swamps and bogs,over moorland and along hill roads.The scenery above Killin is breath-taking and, as entrants say, it isworth taking time out to appreciatethe view. Finally there is a widevariety of locations for the sections,including, for the first time, the Fallsof Dochart, each providing a freshchallenge to the riders, and on thesecond day changes are made withsome sections altered and brandnew sections introduced. All agreethis trial is very challenging and fair,a tribute to Clerk of the Course,Bobby Lafferty. It is also one of

very few in Britain where the ridersdo not travel on public roads, andhas sections going up burns withrunning water.John Moffat, SACU Steward, paidtribute to the hard work of theLanarkshire Club and Bobby Laffertyfor establishing the trial andobtaining permission fromlandowners. The greatest challengefacing the course planners is settingup a large trial leaving minimalground disturbance behind. TheLanarkshire Club got it right on theday. Nothing is ever perfect and

'Sods Law' has a habitof arising when leastexpected. The 'PistonBroke' award isawarded to the mostoutstanding mishap.This year youngCameron was judgedthe worthy winner.He should have wornhis speedos instead ofleathers when he tooka dive into a pool. Equally outstanding isthe continuedinvolvement andRobert Lafferty Jnr

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support of the MacGregor family.Bob's daughters, Sheila andMaureen, were joined by Maureen'sdaughter Christine, along withDiego, Sheila's son-in-law. The localMacGregors attending this year wasclose to fifteen. Thanks to The Falls of Dochart Innfor providing the Meeting andGreeting session on Friday eveningand the Craigard Hotel for

sponsoring much neededbottled water. Thanks also tothe Police, Scottish NaturalHeritage and Historic Scotlandfor their advice and assistancein allowing the Falls of Dochartto be used as a section on theSaturday.The local lads all stepped up aclass this year and showedthey were up to the challenge,with Robert Lafferty Jnr. justbeing pipped for third place inClass B Schoolboy Route.Many villagers turned out tosupport the event. TheLanarkshire Club would like tothank everyone for thewelcome and the help theygave and especially to thelandowners who allowed thetrial to cross their land. Plansare already being made for2010. If you can help in anyway please make yourselfknown to Bobby Lafferty.

Alex Stewart

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Local winners The Gordon MacGregor Memorial CupA Class Schoolboy Masters Route1st Andrew Anderson 27 Gas Gas 2nd Jonathan Devlin 50 Sherco

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Debating teams from McLaren High,Balfron High, Hermitage Academyand Dunoon Grammar debated themotion: "This House believes windfarms should be banned in andaround the National Park".Eilidh Shearer and Megan Rhys fromMcLaren proposed the controversialmotion. Up against fierce oppostionfrom the other schools the girlsoffered a passionate and wellresearched rebuttal of theiropponents' arguments. Thecompetition was judged by Rob Marrsand John Duncan of the EnglishSpeaking Union and Bruce CrawfordMSP who unanimously put the girls infirst place as well as a silver quaichthe girls received a cheque for £250which is to be spent on anenvironmental initiative within the

school. Adding to the spirit of thecompetition the girls were also given£100 of "Go Ape" Vouchers so thatthey can enjoy the more adventurousside of living in the National Park.

Aberfeldy ModCongratulations to the followingpupils who gained places in theAberfeldy Mod on Saturday 13 June.Class 71 (13-18yrs) Gaelic Song1st Lauren Third S3 2nd Lucie Ronald S4 3rd Hazel Wyllie S5Class 72 (under 18) Strathspey & Reel1st Lauren Third S3Class 73 (under 18) Slow Air & March1st Lauren Third S32nd Hazel Wyllie S53rd Georgia Third P5 Killin

Healthy Eating AwardsThe school continues to remain top ofthe leader board in the HealthiestSchools league table with an averageof 1,074 points per head. HealthyEating Rewards were presented to 20pupils in the school including HazelWyllie, Jinny Dowling and ScottThomson from Killin.

Yvonne King

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Loch Ness MarathonOn October 4th I amgoing to run in theLoch Ness Marathon.In order to helpmotivate me throughthe endless miles oftraining and get methrough the actualmarathon itself, I havedecided to raise moneyfor MacMillan Cancer Support - anorganisation close to my heart. The link below takes you through tomy sponsorship page.www.justgiving.com/islacampbell1MacMillan Cancer Support do somegreat stuff and any support you canprovide would be much appreciated.Sponsorship forms will be availablein News First, MacGregors andShutters Restaurant from AugustMany thanks.

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We say goodbye to 21 of ourchildren who are moving up toprimary one. This year they aregoing to 5 different primary schools.We wish them all well as they moveonto the next step in their learning.Thank you to everyone whosupported the Crianlarich Parent'sGroup car boot sale on Sunday 12thJuly. This was very well attendedand raised over £500.Thanks also to PC Fleming who verykindly came and chatted to thechildren about road safety anddemonstrated how to use thecrossing safely. This was greatly

enjoyed by all.Now that summer is upon us wehave been busy in the nursery. Wehave had local outings, including avisit to Alex's garden, local walks inthe community and local woodland.We have also been tidying ourgarden in Killin and are starting outon our journey to becoming an ECOnursery.Crianlarich nursery would like tothank Crianlarich Fire Station for agreat afternoon. The children had awonderful time and really enjoyedtheir visit as you can see from thephoto. Lorraine Pritchard

Killin and Crianlarich Nursery

I think everyone has seen (orheard!) me buzzing around thevillage in my recently acquiredQpod. Thanks so much to all of youwho have encouraged, motivatedand enabled me to get this machinewhich will take me to the places Ican no longer walk to. Thanks tooto all the kind landowners forallowing me access to their tracks.This new freedom is better than anymedication for making me feel good!Thank you. Suzanne Player

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On Saturday 30th May 20 tractorstook part in our now annual charitytractor run, this year raising moneyfor Macmillan Cancer Support. Once again we set off from Kinnellby kind permission of the Dowlingfamily. This years route took usdown Loch Tay side to Fearnan,where we headed up the hill toFortingall, then up Glen Lyon toBridge of Balgie where we stoppedfor lunch at the tearoom. We wereall stunned when the owners Mikeand Jan Hay said that they weredonating the lunch for our charity atno cost, and I have since written aletter thanking them. After lunch we continued up GlenLyon all the way to Lubreoch Damwhere we crossed over into GlenLochay and back down to Kinnell inthe late afternoon for our raffle andrefreshments. Everyone really enjoyed their day,even though some were slightly sunburnt!. The total raised was the magnificentsum of £645 and I would like totake this opportunity to thankeveryone who took part anddonated towards our cause.

Donald Macaskill

Killin ShowSaturday 15th August

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After the fire three months ago theoccupants of No 6 (on the left) weregiven a date of 8th July for reoccupation.As we go to press at the end of July theyare still homeless and living in the KillinHotel.

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QuadrathlonHeld around Loch Tay - swim 0.8 miles,run 15 miles over 7 Munros, kayak 7miles and cycle 34 miles.229 competitors started the race and 220finished. Drew Blake and Pete Waugh finishedtenth (10hrs 8mins and 10hrs 13mins). Craig Forsyth and Ben Wallace finishedin 11hrs 42 mins. Cameron Taylorfinished in 12hrs 29mins. DuncanMacKinnon finished in 12hrs 43mins. Well done to the local boys, what aremarkable performance!

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On July 8th Killin Golf Club hosted theScottish regional final of the National

Nines Open Championship. This is thepremier competition open to all nine-hole golf clubs within the UK,culminating in 12 regional finals withthe winners going to Les Ormes inJersey for the Grand Final on 30thSeptember. It originally started in1998 with the ethos of 'commitment tothe continuous development of thecommunity within the 9-hole coursesof the UK, creating an opportunity forregions to get together in acompetitive environment once a yearand producing a winning club from themany fantastic 9-hole courses across

the country'. Killin Golf club was selected for theScottish regional final. The day wasperfect. Seventy five players in teamsof three set out to try to win thecoveted place in the Grand Final for

their club, the form being two roundsof Stableford with the scores addedtogether.Killin D, consisting of Richard Lewis,Gordon Aitken and Hamish Campbell,came home with a magnificent 108points to take first place, with MuthillC coming second on 99 and Gifford Athird on 97. Well done to our successful team forsuch an achievement for themselves,Killin Golf Club and the village. I knoweveryone will wish them the very bestof luck in Jersey.We would like to thank the many

volunteers who gave up their time.Special thanks to the Greens staff forthe magnificent condition of the course- many players that have known KGCcommented that it has never been inbetter shape - and to the backroompeople for organising this event, anopportunity to show others what anexcellent Golf Club we have on ourdoorstep.See www.nationalninesgolf.com forfurther information. Membership since1st July is at Half Price - come andjoin us. Peter Stallard

Club Secretary

Greenkeeper retiresAllan McHenery was 65 on 30th May.After 10 years service to Killin GolfClub as green Keeper (he came to helpout) he is now retiring and will workpart time for the rest of the season. As a thank you the Golf Club gaveAllan life membership and had acollection so that he could buy himselfsome new golf equipment. The giftswere presented to Allan by LadiesCaptain Liz Stevens, who earlier in theday had also been his playing partnerin the Mixed Open.

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Mixed Open 30th MayHandicap MacRobert Thistle Cup1st R.D. Lewis and Elizabeth Ingram(Killin) 572nd D McRobbie and Susan McRobbie(Killin) 59Best Killin (Bill Mitchell Salver)R.D. Lewis and Elizabeth Ingram 57Scratch1st J Chisholm (Killin) and CarolineDunbar (Aberfeldy) 782nd A Robson and F Robson (Hawick)81 BIHNearest PinLadies (14th) Louise Woodburn 9'3"Gents (17th) J.R. Guild (Killin) 11'9"Magic TwosJ.T Cragg and A CraggA Robson and F Robson (Hawick)R.D. Lewis and Elizabeth Ingram(Killin)

Killin Ladies Open 6th JuneScratchSilver Division Caroline Dunbar (Aberfeldy) 75Bronze Division Laura Aitken (Killin) 84HandicapSilver Division1st Catherine Simpson (Bridge of Allan) 652nd Carolyn Choudhary (Callander) 66Bronze Division1st Norma Thornton (Callander) 632nd Jackie Crossan (Killin) 64Killin Cup (Best overall Handicap)Laura Aitken (Killin) 63

Bridge of Lochay Salver (BestLocal Handicap) Laura Aitken (Killin) 63Dochart Trophy (Best overall Scratch) Caroline Dunbar (Aberfeldy) 75Nearest the Pin Patricia Parkhouse (Lothianburn) 10' 2"Longest Drive - Silver Karen Michie (Strathtay)Longest Drive - Bronze Maureen Dickson (Dumfries & Galloway)Magic TwosKay Dowling (Killin)Caroline Dunbar (Aberfeldy) CSS 67

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Presentation of

Bowls

A set of lawn bowls, which belongedto the late Duncan McNee, wasoffered for sale at the Springauction run by the local MasonicLodge in the McLaren Hall. The setwas purchased by Douglas Irelandwith the intention of keeping thebowls in the village, in Duncan'smemory.Douglas presented the set toDonald Third, the Chairman of theSports Pavillion, so that the bowlscould be used by visitors on theKillin Green.Duncan was a very keen bowler andit is fitting that his set of bowlsremain in Killin to give pleasure toboth members and visitors as atribute to Duncan's enthusiasticyears of membership Alex Stewart Donald Third and Douglas Ireland

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After the success of our Family FunCompetition last year we decided torepeat the event this year on 21stJune. 20 teams entered for thedoubles competition this time - eachmatch in the Round Robin part ofthe competition being played for 5mins exactly. It was a fabulous dayand lovely to see so many people ofdifferent ages at the Sports Pavilionhaving a relaxing time. As well asthe tennis, we had the usualstrawberries, Pimms and Sangria.(made from a recipe in the recentCo-op magazine - we canrecommend it !)The Junior competition was won byRobbie & Julie - just narrowlybeating Emma & Lesley. In theseniors it was Finn and Calum who

managed to beatthe noisy TeamMelia.I would like tothank the Bridge ofLochay Hotel, theCo-op and theKillin Hotel whodonated rolls anddrinks. Anymoney raised willgo towards buyingsome newequipment for theclub. I wouldsincerely like tothank everyonewho worked hard in thebackground (cooking on

the BBQ, serving Pimms &strawberries, umpiring) to make thisevent such a success. We are verylucky to have such a patient tenniscoach as Pete Waugh in Killin.Thank you, Pete, for all your hardwork on competition day and for therecent tennis coaching. We havethoroughly enjoyed our lessons butall need more! For moreinformation or to book a place onfuture sessions please contact Peteor come down to the Sports Pavilionover the summer to make use ofthese great facilities. The kiosk willbe open from 11am-7pm every dayand you can pay for activities on anhourly basis. An annual familyseason ticket is £50 and gives your

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Six teams took part in the annualProvincial Masonic AnglingCompetition hosted by the Killin Lodgeat Lochan nan Breaclaich and, despitethe weather conditions from brightsun and little wind to thunder andlightning and torrential rain, the daywas enjoyed by everyone. The hostteam, Iain Downie, Donald McLartyand Johnny Chisholm won with MartinCoburn fishing for the Callander Lodgehaving the best trout. The Bridge ofLochay Hotel kindly providedrefreshments. Alex Stewart

Arran Murray, aged 10, junior memberK.B.A.C. and member of Pike Allianceof Scotland & Ireland with hispersonal best pike at 21lb 7oz. HisDad, Donald, also a keen pike angler,had his Best on Lure - New Rod, onSunday 5th July at 21lb 11 oz.

Alex Stewart

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The stones used to build the original WarMemorial were collected by the schoolchildren of Killin of the time includingMairi Hunter's father. Over the yearsmany have slipped and become loose soRoy MacGregor and Willie Dunn haverecently spent a considerable amount oftime replacing and resetting them torestore the memorial to it original state.Thank you Roy and Willie. GA

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Apollo 11 landed on the moon’ssurface on July 21st 1969-now 40years ago. Most of us are familiarwith Neil Armstrong's historic wordsas he stepped down on to the moon:"That's one small step for man: onegiant leap for mankind."By contrast, few people are aware ofthe first meal eaten there. BuzzAldrin had brought aboard thespacecraft a tiny communion setprovided by his church. Aldrin sent aradio broadcast to earth askinglisteners to contemplate the events ofthat day and to give thanks.Then, in a radio blackout to ensureprivacy, Buzz Aldrin poured wine intoa silver chalice. He said "I am thevine, you are the branches. He whoabides in Me and I in him, bears muchfruit." (John 15;5) Silently, he gavethanks and partook of the bread andthe wine.God is everywhere present and ourworship should reflect this reality. InPsalm 139 we are told that whereverwe go, God will be present for us. "IfI ascend into heaven, you are there."Buzz Aldrin celebrated this fact on themoon. Thousands of miles fromearth, he took time to commune withthe One who created, redeemed andfellowshipped with him. No matter what our situation, God'sfellowship is only a prayer away.

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The congregation of St FillansEpiscopal Church were invited toBoreland, the home of Judge Angusand Jill Stroyan, on Sunday June14th, to honour and say farewell toDr Alistair and Annette Inglis whowere returning to England after 14years as members of St Fillans.During that time they have beenmainstays of the fellowship. Visitorsto Killin will long remember Alistairand Annette's welcoming smiles onSunday mornings and their genuineinterest in each person.For 12 years, Alistair has beenChairman of the Vestry and Annettealso served as Secretary. They have

both been regular lesson readersand Alistair has tackled countless"behind the scenes" jobs. Annettehas taken her turn with flowerarrangements and together theyhave organised 'church cleaning'days before special services - alwaysleading from the front.The Revd Ladd Fagerson spoke ofthe enormous debt of gratitude weowe them for their encouragementand willing involvement during theseyears and the congregation gavethem a gift to help them create theirnew garden in Leicestershire.

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Nursery ProvisionI refer to the May Killin CommunityCouncil report published in the JuneKillin News. I would like to clarifythe point regarding nurseryprovision for the under threes. Allchildren aged three years and overare entitled to 12.5 hours freenursery provision funded by theScottish Government. Our ruralcommunity had also been given thisservice for under three’s until achange in the Charging Policy inAugust 2008. Working parents areentitled to income maximisationthrough various benefits such asWorking Families Tax Credits andfurther information on this can beaccessed through the Council’sIncome Maximisation Team on01786 442438. This is a free andconfidential service. Any familieswho wish any further informationmay contact the Head of Nursery,who will be happy to help.

Elizabeth HancockHead of Nursery

Nursery Boot SaleCrianlarich Nursery Parents Groupwish to thank all the localbusinesses and individuals whosupported their car boot sale inTyndrum on 12th July. Many prizesand generous donations were

handed in and help given on the dayfrom parents, nursery staff andfriends which was very muchappreciated. The day was a greatsuccess, despite the weather. Over£600 was raised. This will be givento the Nursery to buy a newcomputer. Diane Mailer

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Help receivedThank you everyone who sent mecards, flowers, food, etc. after thebad fall I had in the garden. Thankyou to the neighbours who havehelped so much - Rhona for findingme and getting help, Davie, Georgeand John have been so kind andJohn (Postie) for taking my mail,and also Aimee for her help.Friends and family in Dunkeld havedone so much for me. Craig camefrom Spain and David calls in everyday. Thanks to Carole for beingwith me in the Ambulance, also theParamedic and Ambulance staff anda huge thank you to the nurses anddoctors for all their care.

Jessie MacLeodRiverside pathKillin has been for me and myhusband over more than forty yearsa much-loved second home and our

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Double thank youChrissie thanks family and friendsfor gifts, cards and good wishesreceived on the occasion of her 80thBirthday. This kindness is verymuch appreciated.Len and Chrissie also thankeveryone who so kindly sent cardsand good wishes to Len during hisstay in hospital.

greatest pleasure has been to followthe circular route down Pier Roadalong the loch side and up the edgeof the river. Much work has recentlybeen done to maintain and improvethe surfaces of road and railway lineand to bridge with boards themuddiest parts of the riverside path.Doubtless many helpers have beeninvolved in the planning andexecution of the improvements. Toall who contributed we would like toexpress our sincere thanks.

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human waste.In addition to the litter they breakfences and cut down trees; theyburn fires and they use the opencountryside as their toilet. They alsorespond aggressively to anyone whodares to question their behaviour, asI know to my own cost.While there are many responsibleanglers who never litter theriverbanks, we need a system topolice the activities of these peoplewho treat the countryside withcontempt.The photograph shows some of thedamage and litter left behind by justone group of angers on just oneholiday weekend. David Paterson

Litter loutsFollowing a recent Bank Holiday, myson and I removed two black bin-bags-full of litter from a small areanear the confluence of the Dochartand Lochay rivers. Three days laterI returned and filled another bagwith more rubbish. This area israrely visited by anyone other thananglers as it is relatively remotefrom footpaths and requires astream to be forded in order toreach it. The only people that gothere are visiting anglers. Theyleave drinks bottles, cans, lots ofplastic wrappers, food waste, rottingmackerel (used as bait), broken bitsof equipment, toilet paper and

Litter and VandalismIt is necessary to highlight theproblem of litter and vandalism onthe shores of local Lochs and Rivers.I spoke with a couple with a youngfamily who recalled coming to thisarea almost twenty years ago whenthere was not the same level ofblatant littering, vandalism,chopping down trees with powersaws, and human waste lyingeverywhere. They were disgustedwith what they saw over theweekend, and will not return. Thisis just one family, but how manyothers are not coming back becauseof the anti social behaviour we nowwitness.Recent negotiations to address thelitter problem have run aground, but

Two letters on this subject werereceived for publication. Afterconsultation with the Killin NewsCommittee it was felt thatpublication at this time couldinflame local attitudes and thatreports issued after the resolution ofthe problem would be moreappropriate. WA

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L e t t e rs if pressure is maintained then someform of solution must be achieved.A zero tolerance policy is great ifvisitors and locals abide by it, butthe overwhelming evidence is thatthey don’t. The waste and otherunmentionables are a serious hazardand if they were dumped in theparks in Stirling it would be clearedat once. We need more pressure toget a proper solution to thisproblem. Alex Stewart

Uncross your paws, Dougal!For the 3rd year running Dougal(Tigwell) our 13 year old springerspaniel has supported the Killin

entrants of the quadrathlon. Everyyear he stands to watch thecompetitors pass by his banner andthis year has been no different. Hesupported Duncan with a topicalmessage and woof woof greetings ofgood luck as he passed by raisingmoney for a local boy with specialneeds!Well done to all the local and visitingcompetitors. Hope to see you nextyear too.Typed for Dougal by Alex TigwellP.S. None of Dougal’s banners havemade the Killin News in the past, sohe is sitting with crossed paws thisyear. Thank you.

11sstt KK ii ll ll ii nn BB rrSummer OutingThis year we enjoyed a fabulous dayclimbing and abseiling in WeemWood, with local activity provider,Beyond Adventure. Our twoinstructors, Biscuit and Laura, wereperfect for our needs and tailoredthe activities to suit our younggroup.We were based for the day in alovely wee clearing in the forestamong huge beech trees. Therewere several climbing routes on thecrags for girls to choose from sothat each of them could bestretched. Everyone got the chanceto abseil back down again whichseemed to be great fun. There werealso two tyre swings for relaxingmoments and a strapline hungbetween two strong trees for thegirls to walk and balance on.Lunch was a sausage sizzle on theBBQ! The day was extremely hotbut we were cool in the shade of thetrees and thankful for it.Before heading for home we enjoyedice creams in Aberfeldy and now welook forward to more fun in thewoods with Biscuit and Laura. Look out for us in the Killin Showparade - we will be making a bignoise this year ! (hopefully) Brownies is for any girl between theages of seven and ten. 1st KillinBrownies meet from 3.30pm to

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National ParkWeek 19 Proposal: Erection of 15 No. self-catering holiday units with associatedcar parking.Location: Youth Hostel, KillinApplicant: A & H Holdings,Application Type: Detailed ConsentProposal: Erection of replacementexternal illuminated fascia signage andinternally illuminated projecting sign.Location: Scottish Co-Op KillinApplicant: Food Programme DeliveryOrchid Group,Application Type: AdvertisementDecision: Approve with ConditionsWeek 22Proposal: Extension to dwellinghouseLocation: 3 Wester Lix LochearnheadKillinApplicant: Mr & Mrs B Johnston,Application Type: HouseholdAlteration/ExtensionWeek 24Proposal: Erection of one and a halfstorey dwellinghouseLocation: Land Adjacent to theSteadings, Manse Road, KillinApplicant: Mrs Pamela Farquharson,Application Type: Detailed ConsentProposal: Renewal of temporaryplanning consent(ref:LT/2005/0351/DET) for thechange of use of car parking for sitingof hot food snack barLocation: McLaren Hall Car Park, MainStreet, Killin

Applicant: Mrs Catherine Graven,Application Type: Detailed ConsentProposal: Erection of sideconservatoryApplicant: Mr UrquartLocation: Craigbank Guest HouseApplication Type: Detailed ConsentDecision: Approve with ConditionsWeek 25Proposal: Proposed erection of sixdwellinghouses.Location: Land South Of 13Ballechroisk Killin PerthshireApplicant: Rural Stirling HousingAssociation,Application Type: Detailed Consent

Stirling Council8th May 2009Proposal: Installation of 1 satellitedish and 2 replacement yagi broadcastantennas onto existing mastLocation: Killin Transmitting StationApplicant: Arqiva Services TransmittingStationApplication Type: Statutory Notification(Masts)Decision: Approve

Perth & Kinross Council13th July 2009Proposal: Erection of replacementdwellinghouseLocation: High Creagan KillinApplicant: Mr A KennedyApplication Type: Full ApplicationDecision: Pending Consideration

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What kind of place would you likeKillin to be in the future?The Stirling Local Development Plan(expected to be ready in 2012) andLocal Housing Strategy (due 2010)are now underway and will play a keyrole in shaping your surroundingsand quality of life, and those offuture generations. Stirling Councilis the Housing authority for thewhole area, but obviously Killinvillage is within the National Park forPlanning purposes.Why are these two projects soimportant?Development decisions can beirreversible and can have a realimpact on the lives of local peopleand communities. So it’s reallyimportant that everyone has anopportunity to contribute. The LocalDevelopment Plan will guide whatdevelopment can take place, andwhere, for the next 20 years. It willdeal with a whole range of land useissues including new housing,shopping, business, industry,transport, recreation, built andnatural heritage, right across theStirling area. The Local Development Plan willcover the areas north and east ofKillin outwith the Park – Glen Lochay,south Loch Tay and Ardeonaig.Are there planning, land use and

development issues in these areas?Are there any development ideas thatthe Killin community supports but forwhich there are no sites in thevillage/Park area – and could theyperhaps be accommodated furtherout?Please use the contacts below to letthe Council know.What about the Local HousingStrategy?The supply and quality of housing isvital to the economic success ofStirling, the ability of people on lowincomes to put a roof over theirhead, and the long-termsustainability of the area. The LocalHousing Strategy will look at theextent and type of housing need anddemand and will set out StirlingCouncil’s vision – local people’s vision- for the future of all types ofhousing.How do I get involved?We want to involve as many peopleand groups as possible in preparingthese documents and will be settingup training, workshops and publicexhibitions over the coming monthsand onwards into 2010. TheCommunity Council will soon beprovided with a questionnaire thatthey can use to get local feedback onlocal planning and housing issues inthis area. The questionnaire can also

The Stirling Local Development Planbe competed online at the websitebelow. These two huge projects areabout our future - and that ofgenerations to come - so make sureyou have your say. Please getinvolved – and make a difference!Find out more Local Development Plan

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Summer has come and with it areturn to the perennial problem oflitter. Over the last couple of yearsthe Park Authority has pouredconsiderable resources into tacklingthe problem with very littlenoticeable difference being achieved.Indeed in some areas the problemseems to have got worse. Why?Quite simply as the Park Authoritydid more, the Councils started towithdraw. To add insult to injury wefound ourselves paying the landfilltax for the rubbish we werecollecting. In the present economicclimate and with tighter budgetslooming for a number of yearsserious discussions are now ongoingto shift the burden back to thosewith the statutory responsibility forlitter collection, the local Councils.The Park Authority fully recognisesthat the Park is so designatedbecause of its special qualities andconsequently seeks to ensure thatextra effort is made to protect it.With that in mind we have and willcontinue to give help to the councilsto tackle the litter problem. What wecan't do is allow them to withdrawfrom their statutory duty.The Rangers are spending moretime during the tourist season inmeeting and greeting our visitorsand in so doing are, whereappropriate, getting over the

message that the Park is a specialplace and needs to be respected assuch. Schools, both inside andoutside the Park, are being visitedas part of a long term strategy toget people to better understand thedestructive nature of litter, not onlyin its effect on the scenery, but alsothe harm to wildlife. We are findingthat children are less likely to be thelitterbugs and with thatencouragement we are trying toensure that they don't slip into theerrant ways of their elders.

The other major problem heightenedduring the visitor season is that ofPublic Conveniences. Strangelythere is no statutory obligation forany agency to provide toilets. ThePark Authority is investigating howfacilities can be provided at touristhot spots outside villages. Oneproblem we encountered was thatthere was some difficulty inobtaining a Building Warrant for acomposting toilet. Thankfully thatproblem was overcome so the workcontinues to see if we can find asolution within our resources.

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Angie the Rural Access Worker hasbeen in post at SDAMH for over 5years now. The Rural AccessService is funded through StirlingCouncil. Angie covers any areawithin Stirling District which isoutwith a 10 mile radius of StirlingTown Centre, from as far afield asTyndrum to Strathblane. She enjoysdriving and is currently working with16 clients in various communities.The support provided for clients isextremely varied, as people areindividuals, so have very differingneeds. Support can be: practical -assisting with budgeting, houseworkor shopping: emotional - providinga listening ear or an opportunity tooffload any concerns: or social -assisting access to further educationopportunities, volunteeringopportunities or attending locally runevents within the client’s owncommunity. This list is by no meansexhaustive. If you think you maybenefit from some support from theRural Access Service please contact:

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Peter Campbell graduated from StirlingUniversity on 25th June with a Bachelor ofScience with Honours (2:1) in ComputerScience.

Isla Chisholm born 28 May 2009 to proudparents Rory and Jayne, with big sister Erinand big brother Sam. A big thank you toeveryone for all your very kind gifts andcards. Jayne Kerr

Skye Reid, 2nd daughter for Myrica &Alastair, sister for Freya, born 28th Juneat Stirling Royal Infirmary weighing in at7lbs 11oz.

Emily Beattie born 9th January. Daddy GaryBeattie and Mummy Moira-Anne Treanor.

Diamond Wedding : Martin and BettyMacLean married in Glasgow in 1949 andmoved to Killin where they have lived inBallechroisk all their married life. They wenton to have 3 children, 7 grand children and7 great grand children.All the family send their very best wishes tomuch loved parents, grand parents andgreat grand parents. Judith MacLean

Claire McCarron, former pupil of McLarenHigh School, Callander, graduated fromStirling University on 25th June, with a 1stclass Honours Degree in Law. Well done,Claire.

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On 29th June a meeting was held inKillin by Forth Valley Health Board, theScottish Ambulance Service and StirlingCouncil with representatives of localCommunity Councils, DevelopmentTrusts, medical teams and police to respond to concerns and questionsabout access to health services.The first half of the meeting was apresentation from FVHS about a newscheme to be brought in for StirlingSocial Workers and NHS visitors tocommunicate on cases to avoidduplication of visits. (This might bethought to be just commonsense).Some of the questions given to thepanel beforehand were then addressedand others came from the floor. Most ofthe concerns expressed many timesbefore were brought up again and itwas soon evident and put to the panelthat little, if anything, had been done toaddress these in spite of so-called'consultations' with rural areas. * There is to be no helipad at the new

hospital so helicopters will go directly to Glasgow.

* There is no confidence that parking at the new hospital will be adequate.

* Access slip roads from the motorway to the new hospital - an apparent afterthought - were still awaiting planning permission.

Callander representatives, as well asthose from rural areas, were concernedabout 'their' ambulance (which is alsothe Killin ambulance) frequently beingsent elsewhere and not available locally.

There is now only one doctor on duty atSRI for out of hours work instead oftwo, which means that this doctor istherefore likely to be more reluctant toleave the hospital unmanned by goingout to an emergency call any distanceaway.Getting to hospitals for appointmentsbrought the only laugh of the eveningwhen a panel member stated firmly thatit was wrong to say there was no publictransport from Crianlarich to Stirling inschool holidays - the journey waspossible via Glasgow! (Well, yes - ittakes three hours - and what aboutgetting back?)It was decided that the various councilswould send a joint letter to the ScottishHealth Secretary voicing local concerns,in particular about the lack of helipad atLarbert.What, oddly, was not mentioned at themeeting was the Scottish AmbulancePublic Survey with a deadline of 14thAugust (see below). Please take theopportunity to make your comments.

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Discussion documents are available atwww.scottishambulance.com/futurestrategyIf you experience difficulties accessingthe pdf files or would like us to sendyou copies of the documents, thencontact us at sas.strategy@nhs.net orthe address below.Your contribution can be made throughthe following routes:Website:www.scottishambulance.com/futurestrategyEmail: sas.strategy@nhs.netIn writing: Future Strategy Project,Scottish Ambulance Service, NationalHeadquarters, Tipperlinn Road,Edinburgh EH10 5UUWe would also welcome the opportunityto discuss some of the issues with youand your colleagues in person. If youwould like discuss the possibility ofhosting a short presentation anddiscussion, facilitated by us, then pleasecontact us at sas.strategy@nhs.netThis phase of the consultation will closeon Friday 14 August and a report offindings will be available after that date.We would like to thank you in advancefor taking the time to consider theseissues and look forward to working withyou to develop our service in the future.

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Crianlarich Station cafe - display of railway photographs. Breadalbane Folklore Centre, Killin -free entry on 19th 10.00-12.00 and20th 14.00-16.00 St. Fillan's Episcopal Church, Killin -19th and 20th 12.00-14.00NTS Moirlanich Longhouse, Killin -free entry on 19th 14.00-16.00 and20th 14.00-17.00Masonic Lodge Breadalbane St. Fillans, Killin -19th 10.00-12.00 and 20th 12.00-14.00NTS meeting room, Lynedoch, Killin19th and 20th 11.00-15.00. Killin Heritage Society local/family historydisplay including model of KillinStation and railway information.Briar Cottage, Lochearnhead -restored cruck frame longhouse.Lounge open 19th and 20th 12.00-16.00.St. Angus's Episcopal Church,Lochearnhead - 19th and 20th10.00-17.00 Leckine Burial Ground,Earnknowe, Lochearnhead 19th and20th Dun Lubnaig Broch, Strathyre -19th and 20th 10.00-16.00

Other events taking place:19th at 14.00 - Guided walk toKirkton Priory and St. Fillan's Pool,Strathfillan, with Dr. John Holland.

19th at 13.30 - Guided walk to theMacNab burial ground, InnisBhuidhe, Killin, with James MacNabof MacNab.

20th 11.00-16.00 - Strathfillan Gold(Booking required)

19th - The Forestry Commission willbe running tours at 10.00;12.00;14.00 and 16.00 from DavidMarshall Lodge, Aberfoyle, to theAberfoyle Slate Quarries. Booking isessential.

On 6th September, the LL&TNPAuthority will be opening theirheadquarters at Carrochan, Balloch,13.00-16.00.An information leaflet will beavailable in August giving full detailsof all the participating venues, theiropening times and booking details.Full information will also be availableon www.doorsopendays.org.uk

Gillean Ford

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Pennycross, Manse Rd.Killin, Perthshire

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A Tribute to Our Frances!The Falls of Dochart RetirementHome has to adhere to strictregulations with regard to trainingdevelopment. We have to have atleast 50% of care staff in theestablishment trained to at leastSVQ (Scottish VocationalQualification) at level 2 as specifiedby the Care Commission. The staffhave all been active learners andworked very hard to achieve thesestandards and we have nowsurpassed the level with 60% atpresent SVQ 2 and above, which is agreat credit to all staff who haveachieved these qualifications.

Falls of Dochart Retirement HomeOne staff member,however, beforestarting out on herSVQ journey feltthat she couldn'tmanage it due toage and lack ofconfidence. Thisperson, FrancesSmith, has nownot only passedSVQ 2 with flyingcolours but is nowon to level 3,producing excellentwork with greatconfidence and

work ethos. Her work and journeythrough her training has beenrecognised by all at the Home andalso by Perth College, our trainingproviders. They put Frances' nameforward for an OutstandingAchievement Award and, out of thewhole of Perthshire, she waspicked to receive the award. Allcredit to Frances, who is now asenior carer and actively helping toshow junior members how it'sdone!Frances, her husband Gordon and Ihad a lovely day out at Perth RaceCourse where Frances received heraward and we celebrated her

Cameron Frost and Alistair Donaldpresenting a cheque for £500 toJenny Martin and Mandy Hay for theFalls of Dochart Retirement Homefrom Scottish Hydro Electric. Theaward is given annually by Scottish& Southern Energy to electricitygenerating companies with anexcellent safety record who thenpass it on to charities of theirchoice. The Home was delighted tobe selected by Scottish Hydro forthe third time as one of thesecharities.

achievement with a lovely Chinesemeal to finish off the day. Welldone, Frances. We are all veryproud of you.

Mandy Hay

Scottish Hydro Electric Award

August9 Clanscape Breadalbane Park 12 noon2 Ilustrated talk National Trust for Scotland, Lyndoch, “Jacobite Woodlands” 8pm13 AGM Killin Drama Club, Church Hall 7.30pm14 Produce Show viewing after judging at 6pm McLaren Hall15 Killin Agricultural Show Breadalbane Park16 Strathtay Ramblers Walk Comrie to St Fillans, meet car park by Girvans Aberfeldy 9.30am Tel 01887 82009526 Illustrated talk National trust for Scotland, Lyndoch, “Enjoying Mountain Plants” 8pm29 Strathtay Ramblers Walk Glen Nevis to Corrour Station, meet car park by Girvans Aberfeldy 7am Tel 07834 787445 September5-13 Perthshire Open Studios (various venues in Killin, Crianlarich and Tyndrum)6 Pipe Band in Killin8 Killin Community Council meeting 7.30pm School19,20 Doors Open weekend (see article page 37)29 Talk by Squadron Leader John Gilbert on Low Flying Aircraft Crianlarich Hall 7pm

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