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There have been a few changes to local businesses lately which is good to see.

Intersport in Campbeltown's Main Street has re-opened as Wee Toon Sports by local couple Archie and Tracy Millar.

Above Wee Toon Sports Mota's Indian Restaurant has been taken over and is now called Amanda's Indian Restaurant.

Across the road and next door to Wee Toon Sports the premises vacated by Victoria Wine has just been opened again as Winehouse. FORMER investment banker George MacRitchie and drinks industry manager Philip Craig have opened the shop in Campbeltown as part of the roll out of their new Winehouse and Cellar No 1 chain of stores across Scotland.

Further down Main Street between George McMillan's and Scotbet a new Beauty Shop has been opened (sorry I don't know any more details - does anyone?)

On Hall Street the former Palm Bistro restaurant opened its doors a couple of weeks ago as Cafe Bluebell.

The Seafield Hotel has also recently been taken over by Flora Grant and Marion MacKinnon (owners of the Ardsheil Hotel) and now serves evening meals from 6pm to 9pm and a Sunday Lunch from 12pm to 3pm.

J.A.A.Craig, Joiners and Timber Suppliers in Saddell Street ceased trading on 27th November 2010 after 48 years. Kenny has now taken over the Hardware Store, 15 Longrow.

If you have any other local business news I am sure we would like to hear them - old or new.

I have recently bought an ice cream van and have been spending the last few months sorting out all the permits, permissions and licences. Everything is nearly in place and I am looking to start trading in early spring.
I will be covering most streets in Campbeltown and Stewarton between 6pm and 9pm everday and also during the day at weekends.
I will be stocking ice cream, confectionery, crisps, juice, cigarettes and essentials like coffee, tea, milk, pet food, sugar etc.
Hopefully it will do quite well as I reckon it is something that the town is lacking.
Any suggestions welcome!

Iona's Hairdressers has just opened this week at the top end of Longrow between Duncan McMillan and the Golden Ocean. New shop looks nice.

jaffacat wrote:I have recently bought an ice cream van and have been spending the last few months sorting out all the permits, permissions and licences. Everything is nearly in place and I am looking to start trading in early spring.
I will be covering most streets in Campbeltown and Stewarton between 6pm and 9pm everday and also during the day at weekends.
I will be stocking ice cream, confectionery, crisps, juice, cigarettes and essentials like coffee, tea, milk, pet food, sugar etc.
Hopefully it will do quite well as I reckon it is something that the town is lacking.
Any suggestions welcome!

MAGIC!! I miss the Ice cream van in Davaar Avenue. Dunno why nobody has done this before now.This is a service I will happily (ab)use on a nightly basis. I like a big bag of crisps, loadsa sweets and some skoosh when I sit down to a video or read a good book. Need to keep the fat globules going. Nice one Jaffa.

Mr Plod wrote:....(ab)use...

jaffacat wrote:I have recently bought an ice cream van and have been spending the last few months sorting out all the permits, permissions and licences. Everything is nearly in place and I am looking to start trading in early spring.
I will be covering most streets in Campbeltown and Stewarton between 6pm and 9pm everday and also during the day at weekends.
I will be stocking ice cream, confectionery, crisps, juice, cigarettes and essentials like coffee, tea, milk, pet food, sugar etc.
Hopefully it will do quite well as I reckon it is something that the town is lacking.
Any suggestions welcome!

I remember a snack truck of some sort right at the bottom of the Grammar school hill (early '80's). It was heavily used, of course. I'm surprised this type of business hasn't been continuously available in the town? I imagine you'll do great, jaffacat, & it sounds like fun work, too! All the best

On which days will your van be in Carradale, Jaffacat?