Category: Blog
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Toxic plant washing up on shore – beware!
Police Scotland have issued a warning about a dangerous plant washing up on the shoreline. Thanks to Kirk Paterson for the link on FB Members of the public are urged not to touch this plant if it washes up on a beach – and to keep pets and animals away. The plant, known as hemlock…
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Last Christmas at Fisherton Church
The last ever Community Carol Christmas Eve service Led by the congregation will be held at Fisherton Church on Wednesday 24 December at 6.30pm. All welcome to this very special service. We look forward to seeing you there. Message put up to Facebook by Helen Malcolm
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Fisherton Church Services
Fisherton Church is still holding services, right up until Christmas. Here is the list of services: Alloway Church services. This is the list of services at Alloway Church – residents of Dunure and Fisherton will be most welcome. Be assured of a warm welcome at all of our services
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Fisherton Church for Sale
The Church of Scotland have offered Fisherton Church for sale Starting price of £130,000 This is an ideal opportunity for the community If, as Dynamic Dunure claim, the Kennedy Hall is no longer fit for purpose, an ideal replacement would be to purchase and convert Fisherton Church. For less than half the price quoted to…
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The worst road in Scotland
Who can deny this is the worst road in Scotland? This is the main access road to Dunure from the south. It takes the driver past some of the best views across the bay to Culzean. Woe betide any driver who takes their eyes off the road for a fraction of a second though –…
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Dunure Remembers
A ceremony to commemorate those who lost their lives in World War 2. The annual ceremony paying tribute to those who lost theirs lives in World War 2 will take place this Remembrance Sunday, 9th November, at the Dunure Cemetary. There will be a service at 9:30 followed by a wreath laying ceremony at 1:00.…
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South Ayrshire to promote Gaelic in schools
A five year plan to increase the use of Gaelic in South Ayrshire has been approved by Councillors. Once the plan has been approved by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, parents children and staff will be encouraged to learn and use Gaelic. The plan replaces the previous plan, which ran until 2025. While recognising that there is…
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60 Years – and counting!
Fascinating article from The Herald about fishing boats, particularly wooden hulled vessels. What caught our eye, of course, was that Jack Grieve, Fishing News’ Fisherman of the Year, has been buying fishing boats for £1 and then restoring them to full working order. One of the wooden boats pictured in the article is Dunure boat…
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Maps of Dunure over time
These videos show Dunure on the map, to be precise, on old maps then the new map. It’s fascinating to see how little has changed, and how much has changed, since the 1800s when the old maps were produced. The old railway line shows clearly on the satellite image, skirting the north edge of Dunure…
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Clocks go back!
The clocks go back tonight (25th October). Officially the clock changes at 2:00 am. Spring forward Fall back Yes, that’s an extra hour in bed… Good news in this season of colds and winter chills!