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Japanese Knotweed in the Killin, Glen Lochay andGlen Dochart areas, close to the village, istargeted by the Loch Lomond & TrossachsNational Park. Localised areas of JapaneseKnotweed have been identified and treated overthe past three years and shown a markedreduction in growth. These will be reviewedyearly for three or four more years asunconfirmed observations indicate that existingrhizomes can live for up to 20 years. Disturbingthe site can lead to an increase in growth. If yousee or believe you have Japanese Knotweedgrowing near you and live in the Killin area,please notify Stirling Council as it decided to treatinvasive species following the Priority BasedBudgeting exercise last year. The knotweedgrowing in the Turning Circle site made an initialresponse to treatment after two years. This willbe checked again for two or three more yearsbefore it can be considered clear.

Superfast Highspeed Broadband is on its way.216,000 businesses and homes have alreadybeen connected at a speed of 80Mbps. Remotehard-to-reach regions are being given a priority.A check on the Scotland Superfast Facebook siteindicates that it is coming soon to Killin, the stagebefore orders can be submitted and orders arealready being accepted in parts of Callander. Youtoo could have High Speed Broadband shortly…Openreach vehicles have been seen in the areamaking the preparations for installation.

“Community benefit” is a financial benefit givento local communities by organisations involved inrenewable energy activities. This also includescommunities close to a landfill site. For examplesome of the landfill tax can be paid to localcommunity groups. Similar conditions apply toonshore wind farms and hydro generationschemes. Unfortunately this area was exploitedby the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board inthe fifties, well before the concept of communitybenefit was introduced, as demonstrated by thedams, power stations, overhead lines and half-empty river beds. The lack of untapped burnsand the absence of windfarms in the NationalPark leaves this community without recourse tobenefits of that sort. Now few can rememberwhat Killin was like before the Hydro came.

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IndexA Round for Chloe 17Ads Index 35Ardeonaig SWRI 27Boxing Day Dip 13Book Review 25Callander Young Photo Club 17Cancer Research 13Cartoon 14Celebrations 32Community Newspaper Awards 14EAK Events 13Eclipse 27Editorial 2Flying By 3Frost Report 16KAT 6Killin & Crianlarich Nursery 22Killin Community Council 4Killin Gun Club 9Letters 26McLaren High School 18Mervyn’s Weather 8Mobile Libraries 22National Trust for Scotland 24Obituaries 28Old Thoughts of Train 9Once Upon a Time 31Patient Participation Group 15Planning Applications 34Recycling Centres 35Scottish Opera Highlights 7Scottish Wild Life Trust 13Scout Group 20Strathfillan by the Way 10Strathyre Outdoors 23Stuc a’ Chroin Hill Race 23Think About It 15U3A 25Walk in the Park 33What’s On 35Which Bin 35

Beautifully and intricately made, allthe pieces aroused a lot of interestand speculation about who madethem. She is still unknown but aBBC interview held by e.mailrevealed she was a woman. Shesaid she made items to suit placesshe loves and did it anonymouslyas she wanted people toconcentrate on the message ratherthan the maker. However she didaccept commissions and made onefor an auction to raise money forMacmillan Cancer Support. This iscalled Butterflies and was boughtby the Mackenzie family. ColinMackenzie said he didn’t see thepoint of buying something so

interesting and just keeping it in aglass case so he is taking it on touraround Scotland. It has alreadybeen to the BBC in Glasgow andwill be going to Stromness onOrkney, Aberdeen and Abbotsfordand other places yet to bearranged. However Colin has Killinconnections and has arranged forButterflies to be on display in Killinlibrary from the beginning of Mayuntil at least the 18th, coincidingfrom 8th-18th with the Stirling Offthe Page Book Festival. This giveseveryone here an opportunity tosee something very unusualwithout having to travel very far.

In 2011, at a time when librarieswere being closed, a small booksculpture of a tree growing out of abook appeared in the ScottishPoetry Library with a little notesupporting the importance ofbooks and libraries. Subsequentlyother sculptures, all with similarnotes, appeared in other librariesand museums. Among them werea book shaped into a travel chest,containing wings and a miniaturebook, and another as a birdhousewith nest containing three eggs,suggesting perhaps flights of fancyand the dawning of knowledgewhich books can inspire. Fiftypaper flowers were also left aroundthe Edinburgh Book Festival.

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Killin CommuGroup. Training for First Aid and useof a defibrillator will be organised. Road Repairs: A substantialpothole has developed around thedrain outside the bank entrance.Loch Lomond and the TrossachsNational Park sign: This iscemented in place and will beremoved.Hogmanay: The lantern processionwas successful and Alma Walker andall involved were congratulated bythe Community Council.Police Service of ScotlandCommunity Council Report:Licensed premises were visitedthroughout the Festive period. An arrest was made in Strathyre forassault and dangerous driving.There were two incidents of domesticassault with offenders being kept incustody in Stirling Police Stationcells.Police have carried out winter safetychecks on vehicles and speedingremains a focus.A motorcycle pillion passengersuffered serious injuries at Lix Tolljunction due to icy conditions.The new drink driving limit came intoeffect. The Village Shop at Lochearnheadwas broken into and property stolen.A stolen car from Plean was traced toSt. Fillans.

There was a break-in at an isolatedhouse but nothing was reportedmissing.There was a break-in at Stitt’sbuilders yard.Police officers will be on patrol inKillin particularly around the schoolstart and finish times.Killin Mountain Rescue team assistedwhen a woman suffering fromdementia was reported missing inCallander.Dog Fouling: A letter has beenreceived by the Community Councilon this continuing problem and waspassed to Andy Fleming.Loch Tay Internet Project: Aletter of support for this project willbe sent.Killin.info: Gregor Mackenzie wascongratulated on the website EV Charging Point This has beeninstalled through a GovernmentScheme and once connected it will beopen to all and free to use.

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Police Service of ScotlandCommunity Council Report:Individuals are encouraged to reportincidences of dog fouling with adescription of the dog and the owner.The wintry weather has createddifficult driving conditions and thepublic are advised to ensure they and

February Meeting(delayed from January)

Turning Circle: Sitrling Councilwould need to meet with thecommunity to decide a parkingstrategy - if the land is no longerrequired for parking it couldpotentially be sold.Old Youth Hostel site: Trafficmanagement continues to be aproblem and the Police will continueto monitor the site.DRT: This is now co-ordinatedcentrally by Stirling Council, who canbe contacted between 9am and 3pm. Hospital transport: The ScottishAmbulance Service provides PatientTransport and information oneligibility and the number to call isavailable fromhttp://www.scottishambulance.com/WhatWeDo/pts.aspxAdvertisements for local volunteersresulted in only 2 offers of help. TheWRVS also tried to set up a localservice. People are encouraged tofeedback through Bruce Crawfordand the Patient Participation Group.Post Office: This is now up andrunning with improved openinghours. MacGregor’s Market werecongratulated by the CommunityCouncil.Doctors’ Surgery: More people areneeded in the Patient Participation

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unity Council their vehicles are prepared. Any vehicle strikes to bridges shouldbe reported for repairs. The DochartBridge parapet will be repaired andoptions are being considered toreduce vehicle strikes. Two drivers have been stopped whowere over the alcohol limit.There has been a theft of a caravannear Strathfillan.Police are carrying out spot checks ofvehicles to deter criminals who aretravelling around aiming to stealpower tools from businesses andindividuals. It is recommended thatall power tools are marked and that adescription and serial numbers arekept in case of theft.The Police Control room at Stirling isnow closed and calls are taken inEdinburgh. It will take time for staffto become familiar with all thelocalities.Hospital Transport: Dial-a-journeycan provide transport to people withan impairment for £9.10 each way.Individuals need to register with Dial-a journey Tel: 01786 465355. TheCommunity Council continues toencourage feedback through BruceCrawford MSP. It was noted thatonce hospital staff are aware thatpeople live far away they are willingto make later appointments to allowtime for travel.

Defibrillator Ten people haveexpressed an interest in training touse the defibrillator but there was noupdate on the purchase of the PublicAccess Defibrillator. This will befollowed up at the next CommunityCouncil meeting.Turning Circle Flower Beds: Stirling Council will be asked aboutputting down tarmac within thisfinancial year or early in the nextone. SC will then provide tubs andplants for the Killin Floral Society tomaintain. Road Repairs: Some repairs havebeen carried out but there are manymore areas requiring attention.Stirling Council will be asked aboutthe widespread need for resurfacingthroughout the region and the trunkroad system and how the reducedroads budget will be used.Christmas Lights: The currentlamp posts are in a poor state andnew posts would be required ifChristmas lights are to be installedon the street lamp posts. This matterwill be pursued.Electric Vehicle Charging Point:This machine is blocking thepavement. Parking in that space willbe restricted to those wishing tocharge their vehicle. Road Repair:. Repair works on theA827/080 Allt a’Bhaile Chruim culvert

will be carried out by the BridgesDepartment from 20th April and willrequire the road to be closed atnight, currently proposed from 19.00to 07.00 but from 22.00 - 07.00 willbe suggested. Temporary trafficlights will operate during the day andit is estimated the work will take 10days.Repairs to the railway line path;Complaints were raised about thequality of the work and the conditionof the path subsequently and passedto Owen McKee.Invasive Species: Japaneseknotweed continues to thrive andextend along the Ardeonaig Road.The matter will be pursue.Gritting: It was reported thatgritting lorries are not gritting thelast section along the Ardeonaig Roadbefore the boundary with P&KCouncil, despite turning beyond theboundary. This and the need for gritbins to be replaced throughout Killinwill be pursued.Next meeting: Tuesday 12th Mayat Killin Primary School.

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Chairman’s ReportThis issue, completed before the KATAGM, will not be delivered until aweek after that event. Work on theBreadalbane Park has started and ison course to finish by the end ofApril. Following that, planning forthe next stage will commence.Progress on all major charitableprojects is slow and takes a greatdeal of time especially during theplanning, consultation, feasibility,funding application, discussion andtendering processes beforeconstruction work starts. It is notalways possible to achieve initialaims as the world does not stand stillduring that time. Inflation, planningregulations, delays, competitivequotes, weather, unexpected legalcosts and other hurdles arise and, aswith the Park, can lead to reducingthe scope of the work. For thisreason another stage has been addedduring which more funds will besought to add more to the Park andwe all need to maintain ourenthusiasm. Nobody said it wasgoing to be easy.We started work on the Old Mill in2012. The Business Plan wasproduced in 2014 to persuade theCouncil to transfer it to communityownership. Now, in 2015, we areabout to discuss plans and costs withthe Big Lottery. If all goes to planthe repair and building work will startin 2017.Work with the Sports and LeisureClub to renew the Astro Turf is nowgoing ahead. The full plans for theClub need to be determined if thecommunity wishes for the lease to betransferred from Stirling Council.More years of work and consultationlie ahead. That is why the Trust needs yoursupport to ensure that it representsyou, the people of Killin andArdeonaig. Volunteers are alwayswelcome. Come and join us andwork for the local community.

Willie AngusChairman

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The Old Mill ReportThe Mill is now open 10am-4pmseven days a week and has had abusy start to the spring season withover 250 visitors in the first week.Many thanks for the great amount ofgoods donated over January andFebruary we now have a healthystock of books to help see us through

the season. If you are looking foranything in particular then please askas we cannot display all the itemsthat come in. We keep a log of allthe curtains that we store. Sally Connor’s quilting class is nowup and running on a Monday pm.There will be no class on EasterMonday 6th April.The Old Mill is always keen to reachas many people in the community aspossible and we have workedalongside the Killin Nursery, KillinPrimary School and with students onthe Duke of Edinburgh Awardscheme. We are establishing a groupof wheel volunteers who have offeredtheir expertise to maintain and getthe wheel running. If you would liketo volunteer in any way pleasecontact me on 01567 820628.We really appreciate all yourdonations but please note that wecannot accept baby pushchairs, carseats, cycling and motor cyclinghelmets and duvets. We also cannotaccommodate large electrical itemsor large items of furniture. Pleasecontact me in advance if you have alarge amount of goods to donate.

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Project Worker’s ReportBreadalbane ParkWe eventually started on the park on24th February and the work on thedrainage has been progressingdespite the weather. We had to putdrainage pipes under the road whichhas been completed so no moretraffic lights will be needed and therenewal of the pipe work in the parkhas now started. As I write this thejob is four days ahead of schedule sohopefully this will continuethroughout the project. At present

the end date of construction shouldbe Friday 1st May, but seeding of thegrass will need to be carried out thefirst week in May.Because of the nature of the workbeing carried out machinery will bedigging up a lot of the park, whichwill cause a lot of mess. The parkwill be closed during construction forthe safety of the public. StirlingCouncil will be taking some of theplay equipment out of the play parkduring construction so please do nottry to access this area or any otherarea of the park that has beenfenced off. KAT apologises for anyinconvenience caused to thecommunity while work is beingcarried out.

Old MillThe Old Mill has been successful inreceiving Stage 1 GrowingCommunity Assets funding from theBIG Lottery. We have a meeting withBIG Lottery in a few weeks to talkabout how we proceed to Stage 2.The hydro project has received thereport for phase 1 from Local EnergyScotland and we have now startedphase 2 of the funding which is todevelop the option identified in thereport from phase 1 to producedrawings of the scheme and look inmore detail at the water level beingfed into the lade.

Sports PavilionWe are still waiting for news from theLegacy 2014 fund to see if we aresuccessful and are in the process offilling in more applications to otherfunders.

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On 5th March an enthusiastic audience in the McLaren Hall enjoyed a visit from four young singers and apianist from Scottish Opera Highlights. We were invited to attend a party and, with clever changes ofscenery, this linked a mixture of great music from tragic to saucy. There was great appreciation of thesinging, the range of emotions portrayed and of the skill of the pianist. Killin is fortunate to be one of theplaces selected for such performances. MM

Scottish Opera Highlights

Ina Selvelieva Joshua Owen Mills Reisha Adams Sioned Gwen Davies Ben McAteer

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In the manner of a boa-constrictorwith severe stomach ache, the jetstream has been writhing andtwisting all winter as though inpain, thereby causing a seeminglyunending procession of weatherfronts to sweep over our islands.For several months conditions havebeen oscillating betweencomparatively mild, wet, spellsemanating from somewhere aroundBermuda or the Bahamas or, on theother hand, colder, wintryincursions originating in polar,maritime areas have held sway. Inthe latter case cold rain, sleet orwet snow, plus strong N.W. windsare particularly severe on out-wintered livestock being not onlywet but cold also. Now at thebeginning of March this has allculminated in the heaviest snowfallof winter. It remains to be seenwhether or not this month will exitin the hoped for manner, “lamblike” or will it defy tradition and

depart angrily? Now however, asthese notes are penned, a surge ofmild air has arrived banishing thesnow completely, with even thehighest ground reduced to patches.Having a very volatile climateencourages us continually tocomplain about its vagaries,although we rarely experienceextremes of long lasting heat orcold. At one time it was arecognised fact that Cherrapungi,near Shillong in Assam, was, dueto Monsoon rains, the wettest placeon Earth, the coldest beingsomewhere in N. E. Siberia, whilevarious sites claimed to be thehottest recorded on the planet.More recently a treatise on theAndes of South America hassuggested that in the rain forest ofPeru the average annualtemperature is 80ºF while in

Southern Chile the figure is belowzero ºF. In the Atacama desertthere are areas where no rain everfalls, while the town of Tutuendo inColombia lays claim to being thewettest place on earth. So perhapsthe inhabitants of the variousregions around the Andes havemore to complain about than wedo! Returning to the norm, signsof Spring are beginning to appearsnowdrops, croci and daffodils arealready established and oystercatchers have arrived on theshores of Loch Tay, while birdsongis increasing daily as indeed isdaylight. Soon we may becomplaining of the heat!

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Killin Gun Club had itsfirst shoot of 2015 onthe third Sunday ofMarch. The sun was

splitting the sky, a good day for aclay shoot. We held a 50 BirdSporting Compact which was wellattended with 20 shooters. One ofthe more interesting targets was arabbit (clay of course!). When itreached the half way point of its run,it jumped over a piece of 9 inch pipeand then it was anyone's guess as towhere it would land.Steve Bennett was High Gun for theday, with Colin Pennington very closebehind him, only one point separatedthem. Ian Hall was third being twopoints behind Colin. A very closelyfought shoot. Henry Paterson wasawarded the Auchlyne Shield foraggregate High Gun for 2014, andMark Louther was awarded the LixToll Aggregate Shield for Junior HighGun for 2014.The Killin Gun Club shoots are heldon the third Sunday of the monthsMarch through to December. Noviceand experienced shooters alike arewelcome to come along and have a go. 1st Steve Bennett 46/502nd Colin Pennington 45/503rd Ian Hall 43/50

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In September it will be 50 years since the Killin Railway closed and for ourAugust/September issue we would like to collect together memories of theevent and stories of using the train. Do you remember the closure? Did yougo to school on the train? Or hospital? Or work? We’d love to hear yourtales so please either write to us, speak to one of us or give us a ring on 820014, leave a message and we’ll come and talk to you. Was public transportbetter in those days? We look forward to hearing from you.

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StrathfillanCommunityCouncilTransport:Potholes on themain trunk roads

are causing real problems, especiallyat night. The defects are numerous,varying in seriousness and arelocated every few hundred yards withat least four between Tyndrum andCrianlarich in both directions.Serious suspension/wheel or tyredamage could result from hitting oneat speed. The CC will write toTransport Scotland re potholes andthe damage being caused to cars. Itwas suggested that this could includesome photographic evidence.Concern still remains about thegritting/ploughing of the trunk roadsthis winter. While too late for thisyear, it was agreed that the CC wouldwrite to Transport Scotland withthese concerns, in the hope thatmore budget could be allocated fornext winter.There are anecdotal reports of asignificant number of minor accidentsat each of the roundabouts on theCrianlarich bypass. Fortunately mostof these accidents have not requiredPolice involvement, so no formalstatistics are available, but it isbelieved the number is well intodouble figures. It was suggestedthat "countdown" signs approachingthe roundabouts would be helpful.The kerbstones around theroundabouts are also becomingdislodged. It is believed that thegeometry of the roundabouts meanthat they are too tight for the largelorries. The CC will write toTransport Scotland with theseconcerns.Patient Transport: This continuesto be an issue and the CC have nothad a response to the letter sent toNHSFV. Bruce Crawford MSP hasalso written to NHSFV on behalf of

the community. Killin MedicalPractice has a list of services whichcan be provided at Oban hospital andit may be more appropriate forStrathfillan patients using publictransport to access these whereavailable. DRT: Stirling Council are consultingon changes to the way in which DRTbookings are made. Specifically,bookings would be made via StirlingCouncil rather than directly with theoperator. The CC have responded tothe consultation asking that thebooking office hours are longer thanthe proposed 9am-3pm Monday toFriday. It is believed that this wouldcause problems particularly forschool pupils and for anybodywishing to book for a Monday.Housing: Rural Stirling HousingAssociation are proposing introducinga local lettings initiative for RSHAhomes in Mansefield, Tyndrum. Thiswould give greater housing priority topeople who work/live in/havesourced employment in Strathfillan.The CC has responded in favour ofthe introduction of this initiative.

StrathfillanCommunityDevelopment TrustTyndrum CommunityWoodland The WoodlandsGroup has been very

active, developing a newmanagement plan and attendingseveral events, networking with othergroups and getting inspiration. Weplan to hold a 'Get to Know YourCommunity Woodland’ event in June.This will include a guided tour, aTreasure Hunt, information on theCommunity Woodlands and how toget involved. There will, of course, betea and biscuits! You can learn aboutthe local flora and fauna, how it haschanged over the years, what ourplans are and, most importantly, howto get involved. From March to August we will beholding monthly CommunityWoodfuel Days in the TyndrumCommunity Shelterbelt, opposite theentrance to Lower Station Road.Come and help us split and bag logs.If you volunteer you can take awayas much wood as will fit in your car -for FREE! Otherwise, come and grabsome bags of pre-split logs for apound a bag.The works on the Crianlarich HeritagePaths is going out to tender sofingers crossed we can get somespades in the ground over the nextfew months.Tyndrum HallThis belongs to the Tyndrumcommunity and is underutilised. It ishoped that an active hall committeecan be formed. So if you live in theTyndrum area and would like to getinvolved in the running andmanagement of your hall, thenplease get in touch through email orfacebook or come to the meeting onTuesday 21st April at 10am wherethere will be tea, coffee and biscuitsand a temporary creche for thosewith childcare issues. There are Tai

Crianlarich Village HallThe committee of the Crianlarichvillage hall would like to thank allthose who attended this year’scharity bric-a-brac auction in the hallon Friday 13th March. The night wasa great success and helped to raise afantastic amount of money that willgo a long way to help to keep thisvital resource running for anotheryear. Particular thanks to all thosewho donated their unwanted items tothe event and to all those whoprovided the cakes for the teas andhelped throughout the week and onthe night. We look forward towelcoming everybody back againnext year."

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Chi sessions in the hall everyWednesday morning from 9.30-10.30am. The Trust are currently undertaking afeasibility study into piloting aseasonal 'Shuttle Bus' between thevillages of Tyndrum and Crianlarich,to cater for visitors and locals alike.If you have any ideas or suggestionsabout this new service please emailthe Trust. Although we are coming to the end ofanother excellent Cafe Sci season,we are looking forward to a funpacked summer, full of activities and

events. So with ideas of Bring andBuy Sales, woodland events,SAPLINGS, and other seasonalevents in mind, come and getinvolved in the Trust. We are alwayslooking for new members and ideas.So if you have any activities/eventsthat you would love to see in thearea - get involved!You can contact us atstrathfillancdt@btconnect.com and01838 400545. our facebook page'Strathfillan Community'. You can also help us fundraise as youshop with easyfundraising. Use the

link below, then 'Support a goodcause' and search for StrathfillanCommunity Development Trust. It'seasy to use and doesn't cost you apenny: www.easyfundraising.org.uk. Dates for your Diary:Community Woodfuel Days (10am-4pm): April 11, May 16, June 13,July 18, and August 15.Get to Know Your Woodland atTyndrum Community Woodland,Dalrigh car park - June 13 (10am-4pm).

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Crianlarich School Burns SupperWe invited members of our community to join us at our Burns Supper this year.We sang songs, recited poetry, played music and danced to entertain our guests. The haggis,neeps and tatties were then piped in.Afterwards we asked our guests to dance with us, we had a great time. At the end we all joinedhands to sing Auld Lang Syne.This event was truly a combined effort and everyone had a brilliant afternoon, many thanks to thechildren, parents, Parent Partnership, school staff, Rod & Reel, Crianlarich Store, Brodie’s and allour invited guests.

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Pitlochry and Highland

Perthshire GroupThe next meeting of the 2014-15session is on Monday 20th Aprilwhen Ann-Marie MacMaster willgive a talk titled ‘Perthshire mink– why are they a problem andwhat’s the solution?’ in the TrystHall, Pitlochry PH16 5EB. Allwelcome.

Friday 19th June starting at 7.30 at

The McLaren Hall, Killin A savoury and wine evening

to raise funds for Cancer Research UK

Boxing Day DipThe final total for the 2014 dipwas a wonderful £1041.20 Many thanks to all who tookpart. Anna Nicholson

Litter pick April 11thMetal pickers and bags will besupplied for this annual event totidy up the head of the loch andthe approaches. Meet at theCouncil Car Park at 10am allwelcome. Dawn Chorus Walk May 23rdJoin the group at 5am at theCouncil Car Park. The group willbe led by Dr John Holland whowill translate the vocal choruswhich will be at full volumebetween 5am and 7am. All earlyrisers welcome.

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This year’s Awards Evening was held in the KillearnVillage Hall, a very impressive modern building whichis becoming a popular place for weddings. The roomwe were in has a balcony and a wall of windows withwonderful views which had everyone grabbing theircameras to take pictures of a glorious sunset.Representatives from many of the twenty localcommunity papers spent an interesting eveningexchanging information on printing, readershipnumbers, volunteer numbers, operating systems,distribution, advertising and all other things to dowith producing a paper.

*Community Newspaper of the Year award went to Ben Ledi View

*Most Amusing Contribution was won by Killin News for Allan Chisholm’s Referendum Cartoon (chosen by the other newspapers)

*Outstanding Contribution Award went to ourJudy Forster for “24 years (since the paperstarted) selling advertising. A very tenacious lady – but in a nice way.”

*Runner up in the Best Regular Contributorcategory to Tim Frost

*Certificate as a Young Contributor to Euan Watson

A worthwhile trip to Killearn in every way.

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Patient Participation Group

There have been two meetings of thegroup so far. Although this cannot bea forum for individual complaints, wehave discussed issues which appearto be of interest or concern to localpeople. The object of the group is topromote co-operation between thepractice and patients to the benefit ofboth. Information: With the many recentchanges in doctors and other staff atthe surgery, many patients did notfeel knowledgeable about manyissues. From this it was decided thatthe newsletter would be put in theKillin News and in other localnewspapers as a flyer and notices ofclosures would be e-mailed to groupmembers in Tyndrum, Crianlarich andArdeonaig to be put on localnoticeboards. Hospital Transport: The difficultyof obtaining hospital transport wasraised and the possibility ofre-instating the car service run bylocals was discussed. Theseriousness of this was also noted bythe N.H.S. representative and takenon board. It was noted that this wasnot just a problem for the elderly butyoung people also attendinge.g. orthodontist appointments.Patients in Tyndrum wouldsometimes find it easier to attendOban so the services available there

have been investigated and noted bythe surgery.All Larbert clinics should now allocateyou an appointment at a timesuitable for travelling the longdistance. This should flag up withyour postcode and if not then youcan ask for a more suitable time.Appointments for surgery may haveto be earlier of course. Surgery Routine: Doctors takesurgeries from 8 till 6 with time outfor paperwork and some home visits,though these are limited. There aretriage slots left in appointments sothat a sudden illness can be assessedby a doctor to see if the patientneeds an urgent appointment. Everytwo months there is an eveningsurgery for working people who needroutine check-ups.Defibrillator: The P.P.G. is helpingto organise the evening fordefibrillator and CPR training. If youhaven’t seen information on thisplease contact us. It will be an eventmade possible by local paramedics,Killin Community Choir and theparticipation group working togetherand is potentially life-saving, maybefor one of your family! If you wouldlike to sign up for this or get furtherinformation please get in touch withme soon so that we know numbersand can plan further.

The Patient Participation Group:As you can see, this is alreadyproving a useful tool so if you wouldlike to join please contact one of us.Scott Wilson, Kay Riddell, FrancesChisholm (Community Council rep.),Alistair and Beatrice McDonald(Strathfillan C.C.), AudreyWhitton(Practice Manager), OliviaRidgewell (youth rep) or myself.

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The publication date for this edition of Killin News is April 3rdGood Friday. The churches season of Lent began onFebruary 18th with Ash Wednesday, and lasts for 40 days asdid Jesus’ time of preparation in the wilderness before hebegan his work. Lent is a time for prayer and reflectionwhich comes to its most intense day on Good Friday whenJesus was crucified, died and was placed in a burial tomb. Itcontinues through the next day, Holy Saturday, and endswith theb resurrection of Jesus on a very joyful Easter Dayon Sunday morning.Why am I telling you all this? Well, there are a few books Ihave read and feel the need to read again from time to time.This is because they say something I want to hear, or lift myspirits and make me feel good. Oddly enough, the openingchapters of the first Harry Potter book, ‘The Philosopher’sStone‘ is one of them! It's a story of goodness, truth andlove overcoming cruelty, betrayal and despair.There are many wonderful stories of that kind in the Bible.My wife Jeannie and I have learned over many years that ifyou tell them well, children will love them and will want tohear them again and again. The story of Jesus in the fourGospels is not an easy read. It would be just great if a goodauthor would write the life of Jesus as a story. I think itwould be a compulsive read.I’ve written a wee bit of it at the top of the page , but I’m noauthor and it is a great story. After all it has been at theheart of building our present day way of life and democraticgovernment. It is definitely worth another read - yes?

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Winter’s TailHopefully we are at the end of the

snowy weather and like last year, theamount of snow on the hill has beenmuch more than would appear fromfalls lower down. Maybe this is whymore people seem to be gettingstranded on the Ben Lawers Roadalthough there is a sign saying thatthe road is not recommended inwinter conditions. One day inJanuary, while going stalking with myson, we found a police car at the sideof the road by Loch na Laraig. Alittle further on a car had beenstranded in the snow drifts for someconsiderable time. After they hadbeen rescued by Lix Toll another carproceeded to try to go where the firstcar had been stuck but managed toturn and go down the hill. At thebeginning of February two cars, eachwith an elderly couple in (or my ageaccording to my son – old enough toknow better anyway) were strandedin the same place. There is nomobile signal unless you walk a gooddistance in the drifts so how longwould they have been there had myson not come along and pulled themout? I would urge such motoristsand walkers, even in the summer, torealise that many areas on the hillhave no signal and not to rely on thisas a safety measure.

As snow drifts up fences it cansoon cover them, enabling deer towalk over into areas such asS.S.S.I.s or newly planted woodland.The fence can also be damaged. Thismeans that the deer have to bemoved back out by a line of peopleor, if this is not possible, shot.Discussing this on the radio ‘Out ofDoors’ programme they wonderedwhat the outcome would be if this

happened to the fenced sitesproposed for introductions of e.g.wolves.

Of course if we were polar bearswe would take all this snowy stuff inour stride. ‘But the polar bears arein danger from the ice caps melting’you say. Actually, according to newstudy results they are doingparticularly well being welldistributed throughout their rangeand enjoying plentiful supplies ofscrummy seals for tea. After allpolar bears can swim huge distancesand animals do adapt. The reportquestions whether the B.B.C.amongst others is guilty of taking apolitical view.

It’s not so sure if the ospreys andkingfishers at Strathallan will haveenough time to adapt to T in the Parkwhen it is moved there this year.The ospreys have been provided withan artificial platform 400 metres fromtheir usual nest tree and tarpaulinshave been put over kingfisher banksbut the R.S.P.B. has not objected. Ifa keeper wishes to relocate abuzzard nest away from pheasantpens or Joe Bloggs inadvertentlystrays too near an osprey nest thefat is in the fire.

Something which does not seem tobe going so well is the introduction ofbeavers to Knapdale. Research hasbeen done by Stirling Universityshowing little effect has been seen onrivers and streams in the area. Astudy by Oxford University foundthat, of fourteen kits born, only oneor two survived and of the sixteenadults released, three died and fiveare A.W.O.L. Those left were havingan effect on some of theinternationally important lichenhabitat. So our Tay beavers seem tobe doing better on their own.Apparently some are wanting the one

on the Lochay removed.Recently you may have heard a

helicopter circling the hills for a time.This may have been the local deercount which is done by air every fewyears. This can give a more accuratecount covering 30,000acres in about40 minutes. Other years a moretraditional count is made on foot byneighbouring estates counting on thesame day. Sometimes a helicoptercount is needed to cover all theground. As well as pilot, navigator,cameraman and data recorder, thestalkers are also invited to help.Large herds are photographed tocount later. This also enables moreinformation such as number of stags,hinds and calves to be recorded. Indensely afforested areas the censuscan only be done by dung counting.

As the winter comes to an endthen so will the daily emptying of themouse traps in the sheds with thevaluable help of my terrier to sniffout the sprung traps. This willdisappoint one crow who waits eachmorning for his breakfast as I throwhim the night’s catch. I think that hethen flies up the brae where ourneighbour also sees the dead micedisappear.

We are beginning to see the first ofthe migrant birds. The pier atArdeonaig seems to be a stopping offpoint for oystercatchers with 35 on itone day, one of the few days recentlywhen it’s not been underwater. Asof 9th March we have not yet heardcurlew but we have a blackbird doinga very good impression of one. Hemay be applying for Britain’s gotTalent.

I don’t know if it has beenphotoshopped but have you seen onfacebook the green woodpecker witha weasel hitching a lift on its back?

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Supported by Andrew Anderson &Sons, Funeral Directors Callander, weare organising a Charity Golf Day onSaturday 23rd May 2015 to raisefunds for the Chloe McIntyre Fundwithin Yorkhill Children’s Charity inmemory of our daughter. The aim of the fund is to build asensory room and roof top gardenwithin the new Yorkhill Hospital. Therooms will be named after Chloe andwill be opened in summer this year.The fund stands currently at £54,000which is just amazing!

Chloe was born with a heartcondition called Truncus Arteriosisand she spent most of her life inYorkhill Hospital, in particular in theCardiac Ward 5a and the PaediatricIntensive Care Unit. She underwentsuccessful open heart surgery at fourweeks old but due to complicationswas placed on an ECMO (life support)machine after the surgery and sadlypassed away at six weeks and twodays old. There are so many childrenin Yorkhill fighting for their lives andraising money helps these childrenhave a better time in hospital.We currently have availability forteams of four at £140 per team(£35pp) and that includes tea/coffee& bacon Roll, 18 holes of TexasScramble golf, 2 course meal in theClubhouse, raffle & prize-giving. Toenter a team and support the ChloeMcIntyre Fund within Yorkhill Hospitalplease call Callander Golf Club 01877330975.For further information pleasecontact Andrew Anderson & Sons,Funeral Directors Ltd, Funeral Home,Glenartney Road, Callander,FK17 8EB 01877 330398Many thanks

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Callander Photo Club, with thesupport of the Callander YouthProject, would like to invitestudents from P-6 through S-6to join us for a special photoclub. Members will learn to usetheir cameras to take photosand to compose and processphotos. There will also be fieldtrip opportunities.Meeting Dates Tuesdays5:50–7:00 at Bridgend YouthHub21st April PhotographingThings That Move. Bring a cameraand torch5th May Processing YourPhotos: Working with Lightroom 19th May Presentations andChoosing Best Photos2nd June Pizza and OpenHouseFor more information contact callanderphotoclub@gmail.comor Mrs. O’Boyle on 01877 339323. Look for Callander PhotoClub on facebook.

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Burns LunchTraditional haggisneeps and tattieswere served in thecafeteria on 26thJanuary, a tribute to

Robert Burns. Lunch proved popularas ever and haggis was evenincluded as a panini filling too! Itmay make a more frequentappearance - watch this space!

become champions. Theinexperienced McLaren team workedhard and gave the match 100% butWallace ran out well deservedwinners to secure first place.Congratulations Wallace! McLaren and Balfron were left to playfor second place. Although McLarenlost both matches, the boys still hadan enjoyable night with a number ofinexperienced players stepping in andnot looking out of place. Well doneto all involved. The 14 man squadwas James Wray, Sam Frost, ConnorClark, Grant Pringle, Cameron Cairns,Andrew Innes, Andrew Nixon,Michael O’Connell, Lewis McCaffrey,Luke Maher, Kieran Rennie, AlastairCraig, Scott Dineley and Louis Stewart.

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RugbyOn 17th February McLaren Hightravelled to Balfron High to play for aplace in the Central Schools Final.The final score was 48-14 to McLare,and the game was a good, physicalencounter, which was a great advertfor school rugby in the local area.McLaren will now move onto theCentral Schools Final.The Central Schools U18 Final wascontested between Wallace, Balfronand McLaren High Schools on awintry night at Ochilview,Stenhousemuir. In the first matchWallace beat Balfron 19-0 and movedto the next match knowing a victoryagainst McLaren would see them

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Junior Ski CourseMcLaren High School once againorganised a Junior Ski Course forthirty-one pupils and three membersof staff. The group headed to Bormioin the northern Italian Alps. Theweek was a great success with plentyof snow and sun for Alpine skiing.The pupils were split into four groupsdepending on their ski ability andreceived first class instruction fromthe local Italian Ski School. Thebeginners group consisted of twelvepupils who had never skied beforeand it was great to see their progressas the week went on, becoming moreconfident, developing their ski skillsand gradually making their way to

the top of the mountain.The rest of the group had a widerange of experience and these pupilsdecided to try the annual challenge,of skiing from Peak to Creek - fromthe peak at 3012m to the bottom ofthe slopes without stopping. Norecords were broken, but the pupilsmanaged it in a very respectabletime of thirteen minutes.I’d like to thank the office staff, MrRobertson, Miss McKell and all thepupils for their contributions to thesuccess of the week and look forwardto the 2016 Junior Ski Course.

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ScoutsIn May the Killin Scout group will be2 years old! I am sure many willagree with the leaders that time hasflown by. The group has strongnumbers in both young members andadults with the help of many peoplein the background. There arechanges apace which will require thehelp of the people of Killin and thegreater area.AGMOur Annual General Meeting will beheld on Thursday 14th May at theLesser Hall, McLaren Hall, Killin at7.15pm. Last year’s turnout fromparents and others was poor so wehope the forward notice willencourage more to attend. This isthe only time in the year that all theleaders and adult helpers will be inthe same room at the same time.Thus it is the best way to hear newsabout the group and to voice youropinions on any issues within theScouting Group. Please try yourhardest to attend, there may well betea and biscuits…

Parents CommitteeOne thing that was discussed in lastyear’s AGM was the need for aParents Committee. A fewvolunteers offered their help but acouple more members are required.This group would be similar to theschool’s PTA and would meet once amonth at the most. The group’smain role would be helping withfundraising but also providing aplatform for any concerns to beraised which they can then filterdown to the leaders. It is generallyparents who help but any adult iswelcome. If you are interestedcontact David Robertson or any ofthe adult leaders. Section ReportsBeavers (aged 6 – 8 years)After the Easter holidays the Beaversection will have lost all its foundingmembers who will have moved on toCubs. Numbers will also be criticallylow so new members are essential.Having taken over the leadership rolein September, I am now facing thepressures of family life, as well ascommitments in and out of Scouting.It is for this reason that some of ourmeetings will have to take placefortnightly after the Easter break andwhy we are looking for anotherleader to take my place. This will bea gradual process as I will still beassisting with the Scout section.Those interested in helping in anyway please get in touch! Don’t worry- we still intend to have our annualSleepover in May and to have a greatprogramme in the Summer!

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Cubs (8 to 10½ years)The cubs attended the recent BigShed Astronomy evening witheveryone learning something new.This will help towards everyone’sAstronomy badges. Unfortunately, itwas raining so we could not look atthe stars but will get the chancesoon. After Easter our numbers willbe near capacity so there may be awaiting list for new members.Charles Kemp

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Scouts (10½ to 14 years) andExplorers/Young LeadersThe Scouts have been as busy asever on their weekly meetings. Oneof our newest Scouts, Brodi, whorecently moved up from Cubs,explains our 'Ready Steady Cook'style evening: "We had to playgames in order to earn food, so thegroup that won that game got firstpick of the food. It was really fun toplay for our food and then to makeour recipes. My group made burgers,egg fried rice and a salad. I thoughtthe burgers were really nice."Did you see the Scouts wanderingaround Killin mid-March? Our ScoutSam explains what we were all up to:"We went on a walk to find out moreabout Killin's past and present. Welooked at old maps to see what hadchanged. We walked the KillinHeritage Trail and learnt what theOutdoor Shop used to be and that itwas connected to the newsagents.The evening was to earn our LocalKnowledge badge."The Scout leaders are currentlyfinalising plans for our summer campwhich we are all very excited about.

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Young Leaders and Explorers (14to 18 years)The Adult leaders are gratefullyassisted by some amazing youngleaders who have become an integralpart of the group and without whosehelp the group would be struggling attimes. A lot of them have joinedthrough the volunteering section ofthe Duke of Edinburgh award buthave stayed on. Many are nowinterested in going through theScouts Young Leader training schemeand it is not long now untill anExplorer unit will be required to helpthem fulfil their role. So, keep aneye on this space as the group maywell be growing. Any young peoplewho are interested please let asection leader know. Now on Facebook! Many of you willhave already liked the 2nd Killin &District Scouts page, if you have not,why not? This is a great way for usto keep all the parents and villagersup to speed especially with lastminute changes such as snowcancelling nights! Please do not postpictures of the children, as the pageis open to all members of the public. Fundraising thanksThe Christmas post was completedby the group for the first time lastDecember. Many thanks to all thosewho helped especially considering thevery wet weather. A superb £430

was raised and a donation of £150out of this was given to the Tiddlersand Toddlers group in recognition ofhelp given by other charities withinthe village. There were so manyother donations made that we havelost count but we want to thankeveryone for their help.Group Scout Leader – DavidRobertson to step downThe founding member of the Killin &District Scout group, DavidRobertson, will be stepping downfrom his post as Group Scout Leader(GSL) after the AGM in May. I amsure everyone in Killin and Scoutingthroughout Scotland will thank himfor all his help. He said he would betaking things easy but I’m sure hewill be offering guidance and supportfor a long time to come. However, itdoes mean that one last request forassistance is required. A new GSLwill desperately be needed after May.This role would suit anyone who iscomfortable with networking withpeople, dealing with admin especiallyon computers and assisting leaders intheir day to day work. Scoutingknowledge would be preferable butjust like many of the leaders in Killin,this knowledge can be picked upquickly. Anyone interested shouldcontact David Robertson directly.

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New Route for Stuc a’ Chroin Hill Race

The Stuc committee are in theprocess of relocating the startingpoint of the Hill race. The originalstarting point is now up fordevelopment and we have no wish tostand in the way of progress andwould like to give a huge thank youto Mr & Mrs Norrie Beaton, theproprietors, for allowing us the useof their property over the years.The new starting point will be fromthe recreational grounds [TennisCourt] and a new pathway will behewed out on to the hill leading tothe forest track. By the time thisgoes to print all remedial work“should” be completed.This will involve quite a bit ofclearance of old trees, largeboulders, whin bushes etc andpossibly some new drainage wherenecessary. When it is completed wewill have an open path onto the hills,which will be ideal for walkers, localsand visitors and I’m sure a few excited dogs!!! We will also undertake to clear andenhance the area as a whole, ie thepathway up to the war memorial andthe area surrounding the tenniscourt which will shed much morelight and hopefully help dry it out.The start of the new path will also

allow wheelchair access to the courtwhen the refurbishment starts.When completed, the new route willstill join the original so will onlychange the overall distance of therace slightly, but it will create anopportunity for new records to beset, with the old ones set in stone,never to be broken.The committee has carefully plannedthis route, which will become theofficial hill race route and we hopeeveryone is in agreement with whatwe are doing. Please remember, wewill only use this once a year.This path should be beneficial to thecommunity as a whole but if anyonehas any issues regarding thisproposed route and would like to airthem, then please advise anycommittee member. This year’s race will be on Saturday2nd May and as always we arelooking for any volunteers to help inany way they can, especially puttingup the Marquees on Friday andtaking them down on Saturday.

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Last season we recorded 978visitors to the property and again abig thank you to all our volunteerswho make every visit memorablewith their knowledge and stories.Over the winter the house isregularly checked and some workhas been carried out to improve the

Display Hut and make space for anumber of objects on loan from theKillin Heritage Society, which willhelp to build up the picture of life atMoirlanich Longhouse. During thisclosed period we have realised howmany people keep an eye onMoirlanich Longhouse and have

bravely popped in for reassurancethat it is NTS staff on the Property.Thank you all, you are appreciated.This year’s Pre-Season Meeting forvolunteers will be held at Lynedochon Wednesday 22nd April and weare pleased to have Violet Dalton asspeaker. Violet is the Head ofVolunteering at the National Trustfor Scotland and will be speakingabout the essential roles carried outby volunteers throughout theorganisation.The season starts on Easter Sundaywith our special event for families –a Cadbury’s sponsored Easter Eggtrail, so come along and take partin our story trail and win a CadburyEaster egg. The house will thenopen in May for its usual season.We are always in need of newvolunteers to open up the houseand show visitors around.Volunteers work in pairs, so feelfree to persuade a friend tovolunteer too. If you are interestedplease contact

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This is a real-life novel about authorJanette Wall’s grandmother, Lily Casey.Lily was born in 1901 on a ranch inTexas and is right out of the westernmovies I watched with my father as akid. She’s a spitfire woman who neverlets life hold her back. We first meet Lily as child and rightaway she is something special, as shesaves her siblings from a flashfloodthat spreads across her father’s ranch.Her father is a hard man, but she

loves him for it. He teaches her howto survive and expects she’ll do justfine. Lily’s mother doesn’t come onthe scene much and we learn she’s notreally cut out for ranch life, so muchso that Lily has to grow up quickly andhard to take care of all the things thatneed to be done. Lily’s father waskicked in the head by a horse as achild and he has a hard time speakingclearly. Lily becomes his “righthandman” for everything from translatingto ranch hands and salesmen tobreaking horses. When World War One starts, Lily isonly fifteen. Educated mostly by herfather, Lily is whip-smart and driven.She sees an opportunity to head outon her own when most teachers haveenlisted in the military or taken overtheir husbands’ jobs elsewhere. Withher horse and satchel, she sets out ona lone trek to start her career as aone-room schoolteacher and fromthere her adventures continue. Lily didn’t have it easy. Trickery,family misfortunes and tragedy touchher life as they do ours, but she takesher dad’s advice when he says, “Mostimportant thing in life is learning howto fall” and “Hope for the best andplan for the worst.” Half-Broke Horsesis an amazing story of hope duringhard times, lots of “life lessons” and awoman who just won’t give up.

Leigh NelsonChapter 3” Book Club

Book Review Music by theLoch forC&WP

membersPicture, if you will,an early eveningin May looking outon the waters of

Loch Venachar with afternoon teabefore you and music for yourpleasure! Musical groups from Perth,Forth Valley and our own U3A willcome together to entertain you atthis beautiful venue on 18th May.Further details will be published inour next members’ newsletter.Safer drivingThe Third Age Trust has secured anarrangement with the Institute ofAdvanced Motoring (IAM) to offerfree driving assessments to U3Amembers. Our local IAM, based inStirling, has been contacted with aview to holding a meeting in thesummer when a representative willgive a talk followed by free half-hourdriving assessments to members whohave pre-booked. Further details canbe obtained from the C&WP Secretary.We welcome new members at anytime; the membership fee for theremaining six months of the year(March to August inc) is only £6.00,so if you are interested in finding outmore about us,hg please have a lookat our website. Just Google‘Callander and West Perthshire U3A’.

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LettersWelcome SupportIt is now two months since my cousinMairi died, and it still seems unreal.At least I can now think of her notbedbound as she was latterly, butwhat she was like when young andfull of vigour. I can remember thelaughter we shared and the longwalks we took, putting the world torights en route, and the happy timeswhen all our extended family gottogether.Tributes were paid to Mairi by thenumber of people who attended herfuneral, when £880 was raised to bedonated to the Falls of DochartRetirement Home, and it wasimpressive to see how many of herstalwart friends braved the blizzardsto attend her burial in the cemetery.Now is the time to say thank you toour friends who have shared oursadness and have helped to overcomeour loss, firstly with hugs and wordsof condolence, and then withpractical help following her death.Special thanks in the sorting-and-house-clearing activities must go toAnnie McNee, officially ‘retired’ butstill helping, to Audrey Weaver andLiz Howard who have given unstintinglyof their time, and to Jimmy Gauldwho seemed to have an expandingcar by the huge loads he is able totransport to charity shops or tip.

Margaret’s Hair StudioI am relocating to 4 Main Street,Callander and would like to thank allmy clients who have supported methese last four years - neighboursSandra and Niall, Jimmy andMaureen and also Dougie and Liz atNews First and Pamela and the girlsat Grant’s Laundry.

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Scots Magazines on offerOver the past 36 years I haveaccumulated monthly editions of theScots Magazine which I now wish todispose of to somewhere orsomebody who would appreciatetheir content – they are all in yearlybinders and excellent condition – soeasy to place on bookshelves.I do not want any remuneration forthem, but for them to have a goodhome as I feel they are too good tosimply take to the local refuse tip!The weight of them is 18 stone orthereabouts so the cost in sendingthem would be quite expensive –however if you have any ideas ofsomeone /or place in the Killin areathen I would be happy to transportthem during June when I holiday inKillin. Andrew Dunlop

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It is heartening to live in such asupportive community, and we areglad that cousin Mairi encouraged usto retire here nearly 30 years ago.Thank you Killin.

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Thank youI would like to thank everybody forthe lovely cards and best wishes Ireceived after my recent operation.Also thank you to the Walking Groupfor their lovely flowers and theChurch for the floral arrangement.Last but not least thanks to Georgeand my daughter, Fiona, withoutwhose help I could not havemanaged. Dot Southern

David BlaneyJulia, Laura, Camilla and Gordonwould like to thank the many, manykind and thoughtful people of Killinfor their heartfelt response to David’sdeath. The phone calls, cards, textsand personal visits to us, offering upcondolences, often with a smallpersonal memory of David, havemeant so much to us. We were alsooverwhelmed by the response of themany of you who travelled toEdinburgh to attend Davids funeraland we thank you for yourattendance there too. Julia Blaney

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Obituaries

David was born on 24th July 1956 inEdinburgh. He was the eldest child ofparents Daniel and Beatrice. Hisfather Daniel was a painter anddecorator, whilst Beatrice concentratedon raising the family.On completion of his schooling, Davidwas accepted to do medicine atEdinburgh University. He had initiallyintended to study Law “but on awhim” chose medicine, a decision thatbenefitted many. On completion of hisstudies, David became a GP basedinitially in Dedridge, Livingston.

In 1989 he decided to combine hiswork with his love of rural life andjoined the GP practice in Killin. Thiswas to be his place of work for thenext ten years. He loved his time in Killin, especiallythe many friends he made there. Hefondly remembered his time as anamateur dramatist, trying to get hislines right and woefully getting themin the wrong order each night. He wastouched by the generosity andforgiveness of folks who were at theend of his ‘jokes’, notably theFitzGeralds and residents of CraignavieRoad, and grateful for the patience ofthose watching out for Rainbow as shewandered into yet another house for abiscuit or two. Combining his passion for running andthe countryside, he was anaccomplished hill runner and proud ofhis Ben Nevis race result of 2hr20min! His love of the hills,mountains and the outdoors drew himto running the hills as often as hecould. He became an experienced andknowledgeable mountaineer. Hejoined the Killin Mountain RescueTeam, where he could offer hisvaluable skills both of knowledge ofthe mountains and his professionalismthat came with being a GeneralPractitioner. He recalled how, at aKillin Mountain Rescue team AGM the

item of women being admitted to theteam was discussed and dismissed:“women would distract the men andthey were also afraid of blood”.Goodness how David laughed at thatidea, more so in today’s climate.David said he always felt humbled bythe requests of many to ‘please returnto work’ in Killin. He missed the ‘family’ of Killin and being part ofit and felt like a returning son eachtime he went back. David’s love ofthe mountains and lochs was thereason he retained a home in themeven after he had moved onprofessionally. Not a visit would passwithout an ascent of Sron a’Chlachain. David’s professional interest lay inMedical Education, striving to supportand improve medical practitioners’skills. He became Director of PostGraduate GP Education in South EastScotland, and moved to Edinburgh in1999 with the family, working for NESand became Associate Post GraduateDean there. Eager to ensure he had acontinued understanding of GP issueson the front line, David never gave uphis clinical duties and continued a daya week in an Edinburgh practice. Hewas academically gifted achieving nofewer than 8 post graduate degrees,culminating in a doctorate in medicaleducation in 2009.

Professor David Daniel Blaney24.7.1956 - 31.1.2015

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Obituaries

Tommy MacGregor’s sudden and saddeath has shocked so many in Killinwhere he was so well known from thelate 50s until regionalisation when heheld a contract with Perth & Kinrossand drove the hard working roadmenfrom Ardhulerie on Loch Lubnaig side

to Tyndrum and the Falloch and intoKillin and Morenish. The main depotwas at Maragowan. It was a verybusy road during that time with manytrucks carting sand and gravel fromCallander and Comrie to Glen Lyonand Ben Lawyers, buses transportingworkers from the hydro scheme hometo the cities and all the fish lorriesfrom Mallaig travelling to the south.Tommy was a mechanic and helped somany people whose vehicles wouldhave a breakdown during day or night– no mobiles then. He wasaffectionately known as ‘the Spanner’.He kept Glenogle pretty clear duringthe winter months and if needed gothelp from Dunblane or a tractor fromGlenogle Farm – no pot holes orchoked drains in those days. Tommylost his dear wife Betty after fiftyhappy years and then his much lovedson Ewan was killed in a tragicaccident three years ago. He wasblessed with three grandchildrenwhom he adored and they gave up aSaturday in rotation to drive him overto Killin to shop and have lunch atBurnbank. He was a gentleman andwill be sorely missed by all.

Morag and Dugald MacGregor

Tommy MacGregor10.4.1930 - 15.2.2015

David was head-hunted for a positionas Undergraduate Dean of YorkMedical School in 2009 and so wemoved to York. He made manyfriends and inspired colleagues andstudents alike and still found time towork as a General Practitioner in aYork practice. Much as he enjoyed hisroles, David yearned to return toScotland, his homeland. He accepteda full time position with the MedicalProtection Society and returned toEdinburgh at the end of 2011. David never stopped learning, orteaching. He enjoyed a challengingconversation, a problem to solve and astory shared. He provided many withfood for thought and gave valid inputto many a discussion. Someone oncedescribed him as ‘always willing andsupportive - but he could spot a foolor a fraud’. David was thrilled when he became aGrandpa in 2012, firstly to Sequoia,followed soon after by Charlotte andAivan. David just loved being aGrandpa and saw them all as often ashe could. He loved his family and wasproud of their achievements, doingeverything he could to support them. On Saturday 31st January, David wasadmitted to hospital in the morning.Tragically he passed away later in theafternoon having spent time with Julia

and the children, Laura, Camilla andGordon.A fit and healthy man throughout hislife, it was a real shock to all when hedied. David will be remembered as a muchloved husband, father, grandpa,brother, uncle and long-term friendand colleague of many.

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Alan William Skelton passed awaysuddenly but peacefully at home withhis family on 12th March 2015, aged75. Loving husband of Helen and amuch loved father. Known in thevillage for his distinctive laugh andsense of humour, Dad still worked forLater Life Training at Silver Cottage,Main Street. Much as he joked that Iwould not let him retire, he still verymuch enjoyed being part of thebusiness, having been the mainAdministrator since we first set up in2003 down in London. Dad was born in Abbassia, Cairo,Egypt. His father was a Major in TheRoyal Artillery at the time. He was a

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boarder at Steyning Grammar Schoolin Sussex and went on to study CivilEngineering at Manchester University.He first worked for Taylor Woodrow asa site Engineer, and one of his firstjobs was the Marriot Hotel (previouslyAlbany Hotel) in Glasgow. He met mymother, Helen, in London and theymarried in 1967 and had justcelebrated their 48th WeddingAnniversary where he jokingly askedfor his lifetime achievement medal.Mum and Dad lived in Ealing, WestLondon, most of their married lives. Dad worked as a Structural Engineerin a small London based firm, FJSamuely and Partners, for the most ofhis working life. On retirement, as hehad always been a bit of a workaholic,he first went to work in a local Garageand then, when I set up Later LifeTraining, he became the full timeadministrator. His attention to detail,warmth and sense of humour with allthe students and hosts for the trainingcourses we run meant they all felt thatthis small family business trainingprovider was right for them. He cutback his working hours in 2004 whenhe first fell ill whilst on holiday inRannoch. In 2006 we made thedecision to move up to Scotland andfound our true home in Crianlarich. Hecontinued to run the business until wetook on David Riddell, although kepthis hand in almost full time until theoffice moved to Killin two years ago,

when he started working on a morepart time basis. He had startedspending more time enjoying thebeauty of the area, a particularfavourite was Glen Lonan where weoften stopped to picnic on the way todo our shopping in Oban. Despite many operations over theyears (Ninewells, Edinburgh) and acloud of uncertainty over just howlong he might be with us, Dadabsolutely loved living here and saideveryday was a bit like a holiday withthe spectacular surroundings and thewonderful people. Mum and I arethankful we made the move and hisfinal years were so happy, full oflaughs, friends and of course, specialmemories. His laughter and teasingwill be sorely missed but we are sograteful that we were with him andthat his passing, although untimely,was so quick and peaceful.There will not be a funeral as Dadbequeathed his body to medicalresearch, so Mum and I will attend amemorial at St. Andrew’s University.We ask that you just enjoy yourmemories of this special man andraise a glass in his honour.Many thanks to David, Jennifer,Kirsteen, Louise and Jen for all theirhelp and support since the officemoved and of course, recently. Ourthanks also to Dr Syme for his timeand support with Dad over the years.We are grateful to everyone inCrianlarich and Killin for their kindnessand making us feel we were amongstfamily. In particular, our wonderfulfriends and neighbours, Ray and SueNixon, Tom and Louise Coffield, Islaand Brian Craig and our wonderfulpostie Jim, for their support since wemoved here and with recent events.

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Dundee Courier 3rd March 1882The friends and neighbours of Mr.Alexander Stuart of the Hotel, havingresolved upon giving him a day’sploughing, on Friday morning a largeturnout of ploughs was on the groundby 9 o’clock, and by 6 o’clock a largeamount of good work had been done.The wants of both men and horseswere well seen to throughout the day.

Glasgow Herald 25 September1885Highland Coach Horses – Great AnnualSpecial Sale of over two hundredbrougham and matching carriagehorses, draught, van and harnesssorts, cobs and ponies, comprising astud of twenty valuable posting andcoaching horses, withdrawn for theKillin and Loch Tay Coaches, theproperty of Alexr. Stuart Esq. KillinHotel, Perthshire and sold on accountof the near completion of the KillinBranch Railway.

Glasgow Herald 12 March 1886Important to Coaching and HotelProprietors, Post Masters and Others8th April, Killin Hotel at 12 noon.Messrs. Hutchinson and Dixon havereceived instructions from Alexander

Stuart Esq.Killin to sell as above thewhole of his Coaching Plant, Harnessand Coaching Horses comprising :-Three Coaches, to carry TwentyPassengers each: One Coach, to carrySixteen: brake, new, by Messrs.William Kinross and Sons, Stirling:Two Omnibuses, one as good as new,to carry Sixteen and Twelverespectively: One Two and One FourWheeled Dog Cart, Two Wagonettes,one Reversible to a Stanhope: AlsoEIGHT POWERFUL SHORT-LEGGEDCOACHING HORSES, 15 to 15.5 handshigh, and from four to nine years old:sets of Four-in Hand, Double, Singleand Pony Harness, Odd Harness etc.(Sold in consequence of the Openingof the Branch Railway Contract to Killinon the 1st April).Note – the Horses are all in the BestHard-fed Seasoned condition, and willbe in constant work up to the 1stApril. The Coaches were newly doneup last season, and are all in splendidorder.Full particulars in Catalogues, incourse of preparation, to be had onapplication to the Auctioneers, or fromMr. Stuart, Killin Hotel, Killin.

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Andrew Burt, the Loch Tay Potter,passed away Friday 6th February2015, peacefully at home. This is agreat loss to both his family,daughters Lesley and Megan, son Colinand six grandchildren, and also to thelocal and outlying communities. Andrew and his late wife Hazel cameto the region to establish the potterybusiness, 33 years ago. They becamea strong part of the community, withvillagers and tourists calling inregularly. There were organised tripsto the pottery with Andy givingdemonstrations at the wheel, and on-lookers encouraged to have a go.Helping others was something Andrewdid a lot. He was a good listener tothose who called round and he alsoactively helped youngsters even in hiscurling exploits.Andy enjoyed and participated in theCountry Dancing and joined in socialevents in the area. He even createdget-togethers amongst newcomers, byknocking on their doors andintroducing himself and later invitingthese ‘new people’ around to his placefor a meal, so they could all get toknow each other a little more.He was a quiet social legend, who willbe very much missed. However, hispots live on and are all around. In theservice at Perth Crematorium onFriday February 20th, the minister,Ann Brennan, spoke fondly of howeveryone there would no doubt have apot or two of Andy’s - in fact his TattiePots are renowned in the area!Many thanks to all those people,family and friends, who came to sharewith their presence, their thoughts andtheir memories at the funeral and atthe village hall. Thanks also to thosewho could not make it, throughdistance or distress.Aye, he will be very much missed.

Lesley Clayton

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Emily MargaretRose McLean wasborn on 3rd October2014 by emergencyC section. Arriving14 weeks early andweighing 840g(1.8lbs), Emily spentfour and a half weeksin the SimpsonsIntensive Care Unitat Edinburgh RoyalInfirmary beforebeing transferredback to Forth ValleyHospital where shespent a further eightand a half weeks inthe neonatal unitbefore finally beingallowed home onNew Year’s Eve, a fullweek before her duedate.Niall and Joannewould like to thankall the amazing staffthat helped to carefor Emily and all thewell-wishers duringEmily’s stay inhospital.

CelebrationsWe would like to saya big thank you tofriends, neighboursand family for cardsand kind wishes. Wecelebrated inInverness, all ourfamily came with usand had a jolly goodtime. Sixty yearstogether and stillhappyMay and SandyGraham

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National Park12 JanuaryProposal: Construction of a hydroscheme: Variation of existing Section36 Consent under ElectricityGenerating Stations Regulations 2013Location: Land At Benmore RoadAround Allt Coire Chaorach CrianlarichApplicant: Mr Oliver MoffatApplication Type:Consultation/Notification - S36 Elec.ActDecision: No Objections16 JanuaryProposal: Erection of conservatoryextension and raised balcony todwellinghouseLocation: Brigairn Craignavie RoadKillinApplicant: Miss C JohnstoneApplication Type: HouseholderPlanning PermissionDecision: Approve26 JanuaryProposal: Variation of Condition No.13 attached to planning permissionto allow extended hours forconstruction, decommissioning &restoration and for processing plantoperationLocation: Minerals Cononish RoadTyndrumApplicant: Scotgold Resources LtdApplication Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Approve26 JanuaryProposal: Modification of PlanningObligationLocation: Minerals Cononish RoadTyndrumApplicant: Scotgold Resources Ltd.Application Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Approve28 JanuaryProposal: Renewal of planningpermission for the installation of awood fired combined heat and powerplantLocation: Acharn Forest KillinApplicant: Mr Fergus TickellApplication Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Approve30 JanuaryProposal: Construction of anelectricity sub-stationLocation: Land South East OfAuchessan A85 CrianlarichApplicant: Mr Allan CoburnApplication Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Pending Consideration4 FebruaryProposal: Erection of agriculturalshedLocation: Gray Street Crofts KillinApplicant: Mr George BickertonApplication Type: Prior NotificationDecision: No Objections

9 FebruaryProposal: High voltage overhead linereinforcement works, minor routealterations and upgrade in voltage.Location: Land at Mid Lix by KillinApplicant: Mr Allan CoburnApplication Type: StatutoryNotification - overhead linesDecision: Pending Consideration9 FebruaryProposal: Amendment to planningpermissions. Alterations to design ofdwellinghouse.Location: Land Next To DalchennaNo22 Craignavie Road KillinApplicant: John and Pamela WalshApplication Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Approve11 FebruaryProposal: Proposed high voltageoverhead line reinforcement worksand upgrade in Voltage from 11KV to33KV (Screening Opinion)Location: Land Around Allt CoireChaorach CrianlarichApplicant: Nikki AndersonApplication Type: Pre Screening /Scoping RequestsDecision: Pending Consideration24 FebruaryProposal: Installation of replacementwindowsLocation: 2 Dochart Road KillinApplicant: Mr W StewartApplication Type: HouseholderPlanning PermissionDecision: Pending Consideration24 FebruaryProposal: Tree works within aconservation areaLocation: The Cedars Main StreetKillinApplicant: Mr James WoodsApplication Type: Tree worksapplicationDecision: No Objections25 FebruaryProposal: Change of use from retailto residentialLocation: 1 Myrtle Grove Main StreetKillinApplicant: Mrs Jackie BremnerApplication Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Pending Consideration

Perth & Kinross Council7 JanuaryProposal: Formation of access trackto the powerhouse and landing pointsLocation: Ardtalnaig Hydro SchemeArdtalnaigApplicant: Achomer Energy LtdApplication Type: planning permissionlocalDecision: Pending Consideration16 JanuaryProposal: Renewal of permissionerection of environmental visitorcentre with associated car parking

and formation of new accessLocation: Land To The North Of A827KillinApplicant: Tony Allen and Belinda SnoxallApplication Type: planning permissionin principle localDecision: Pending Consideration30 JanuaryProposal: Extension to dwellinghouseLocation: Tigh Na Clachan FearnanAberfeldyApplicant: Mr Nicholas GrantApplication Type: planning permissionlocalDecision: Approve the application3 FebruaryProposal: Erection of dwellinghouse(in principle)Location: Land 60 Metres South OfEaster Auchtar FearnanApplicant: Mr And Mrs W SeathApplication Type: planning permissionin principle localDecision: Refuse the application11 FebruaryProposal: Variation of condition 3(occupation) of planning permissionfor extension to boathouseLocation: The Croft Fearnan AberfeldyApplicant: Mr And Mrs DouthwaiteApplication Type: planning permissionlocalDecision: Application Refused

Stirling Council1 FebruaryProposal: Construction of 100 kWhydro electric generating scheme withreinforced concrete intake structurewith Coanda intake screens, buriedpressure pipeline, access track tointake and traditional builtpowerhouse with outfall to theArdeonaig burnLocation: Succouth Farm KillinApplicant: Messrs N And E CampbellApplication Type: FullDecision: Pending Consideration

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April4 Strathyre Open Day 10am p238 Walk in the Park p3311 EAK community litter pick Council Car Park 10am p1311 Community Woodfuel Day Tyndrum p1115 Walk in the Park p3321 Tyndrum Village Hall meeting 10am 22 Walk in the Park p3329 Walk in the Park p33May2 Stuc a’ Chroin hill race p2312 KCC meeting 7.30pm Killin School13 Walk in the Park p3316 Community Woodfuel Day Tyndrum p1118 U3A Music by the loch p2520 Walk in the Park p3323 EAK Dawn Chorus walk 5am Council Car Park p1323/24 Mhor Festival p5

Aberfeldy Opticians 4Ally Baird 18Anderson Dentistry 18Andrew Anderson & Son 14Andrew Baird Optometrist 15Back Pain Clinic 16Birks Cinema 13Bridge End Mill 16Bridge of Lochay 29Callander Physiotherapy 30Capercaillie 27Catering by Carlotta 4Charles Grant 31Coach House Hotel 19Country Mumkins 30Courie Inn 33Crianlarich Store 10Cruachan Landscapes 13Cruachan Restaurant 17Douglas McRobbie 33Eco Carpet Cleaning 31Eric McAllister 10Escape in Killin 24Fabric Studio 24Gabs Services 33Gatehouse Nursery 9Gaulds Funeral Directors 18Golden Larches 7 and 28Gourlay 19Graham Grant Decorating 20Grant and Welsh 33Grants Laundry 30Green Welly Stop 12Grooming Marvellous 15Heartland Vets 11Highland Glen travel 8

Highland Safaris 21Jane Watts 9Jasmine Beauty 13Jason Campbell 20John Morris 10Julie Baird Pilates 8Killin Golf Club 13Killin Hotel 22Killin Library 6KP’s DIY 28Learn to Sing 31Lix Toll 36Macfarlane Gray 27Mains of Taymouth 32Marieke McBean 31McLaren Leisure Centre 8Mhor 84 5Morenish Mews Staff ad 31Pat Young Builder 26Patricia Waite 20Perthshire Wood Stoves 25PFK Performance 33Riverside Vets 33Rob Roy Homes 21RSG Contracting 9RTA Plant Hire 11Rural Stirling Housing 26S. Forster Electrical 24Stitt Bros 20Strathearn Pest Control 17Tay Roofing and Building 23The Old Smiddy 16The Studio 34Tombreck Farm Shop 7Wee Bake Shop 11Window Cleaning 33