01/08/05 News Update Well
! What's been happening since the last news?
Spring has come & gone & as we are now well into June, everything
is in full flush of green.
Knoydart has had a steady flow of visitors since Easter and the Western
Isles has been to capacity on at least 2 trips. This meant that some visitors
were left stranded in Inverie until another boat was available to get
them to Mallaig or they waited for the afternoon boat. My advice here
would be if are arriving to Knoydart by the Western Isles this summer,
get to Mallaig early.
The new pier is still in full swing, although we still cannot see any
visible signs of the sub-structure coming out of the water yet. Four months
until October?? I can never see it finished by then but will keep you
all up to date on the progress.
The Kilchoan Stags are now looking a little bit better after the poor
winter we had. Their summer coats are well on the way, plus their new
antler growth, after casting in April.
The pub has a new member of staff, Nicola from Germany. We hope she enjoys
the season.
Knoydart's home band "For Folks Sake", played a Ceilidh in aid
of the Knoydart Games (1st Saturday In August) which had a fantastic turn-out
and was a great night.
Thanks to Jacqui & Lynn for the organising of it & to all the
band members; Andy, Steve, Merv, Anne-Marie, Kath, Big Rhona, Galen, Stephanie
and any other locals whom I may have missed out. Koa and Lynn have moved into Farm Bothy, Butcher has returned and
appears to be in LOVE ??? Say no more! Ha ha The Bees have moved out of
Farm Bothy but want to get back in. (Ongoing) Stephanie has had her induction
week for entering Plockton School, Aaran & Catriona have finished
their respective courses in teaching. They now await the letter to see
where they're being placed in the Highland Region. Islay and Rhona have
completed their Pottery & Ceramic course in Glasgow, they now hope
to set up business in Inverie, pottery, workshop & tea-room.
No new photographs yet but I'll get something put on the site soon.
Yours Aye, Drew & Jacqui