For those on the list who live in the Oban area this might be of interest I tried to use the forum and the contact us on your site but it would not work. I wondered if your members and other Appinites would be interested in the following. There is a course starting early next year on History of Argyll from late 17th - mid 19th C At Dunstaffnage, Argyll College This course considers the impact of social and economic change in the Highlands, and its effects on the traditional Highland culture and way of life, through the experience of Argyll. Full details of dates, times, tutor, costs etc are at :- http://www.benderloch.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=1083 cheers and Yuletide greetings to you. regards Jill Bowis www.lorn.org.uk Local Origins Rural Network www.kintaline.co.uk - where we are, what we do: Kintaline Plant and Poultry Centre www.benderloch.org.uk/forum - Ardchattan history, geology, ecology, genealogy, weather, webcam, local forum