Museum Roundhouse plan gets green light
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Gairloch Museum plans for a full size replica roundhouse have won the backing of council planners.
It could be ready in time celebrate the 50th anniversary of the museum in 2027.
Find out more on page 3 of the paper.
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- £1 playpark purchase for Torridon
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- Gairloch’s grand historical homes
- MSP bank closure campaign
- The rich heritage of working songs
- Peter Cunningham goes snorkelling around the skerry
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