WELCOME to the October issue of West Coast Review.


October to many people on the west coast of Argyll means stunning autumn colours and generally wet weather. But to many others in this corner of the world, it means it’s time for the Royal National Mod. To mark the occasion when droves of competitors head for Inverness, we look back at some of our competitors from 2001 in our Life Through the Lens feature. And while we’re on the subject of traditional music, West Coast Review met up with dance band legend Colin Campbell as he turned out recently for one more tune! There’s much more, too, inside this month’s edition, including regular columnists The Kitchen Gardener and Lorn de Jour, while our whisky club drinkers tackle a Benriach 15-year-old.


If you have a story to tell, or would like to make a contribution to West Coast Review, we look forward to hearing from you. Simply contact our offi ce by phone, email, fax or post.


6 Celebrations 8 Colin Campbell still going strong 10 Food & Drink Review 14 The Whisky Club 16 Lorn de Jour 18 Family recruit looks forward to bright future 20 Critical Gamer 22 Tales from a kitchen gardener 26 Dear Jen 29 Business 32 Life through the lens 37 Fun for Kids 38 Competitions


Front cover Misty autumn scene of Loch Etive and Ben Cruachan.


Courtesy of Dennis Hardley


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