Fantastic fireworks spark community joy in Argyll

Annual fireworks displays lit up the skies across Argyll last weekend, with hordes coming out to support their local communities.

Outstanding spectacles, organised by enthusiastic and devoted volunteers, were hailed ‘the best ever’ by appreciative spectators but organisers claim it would not be possible without the community support.

In Tarbert residents were treated to a spectacular display on Friday November 1, with Loch Fyne Pipe Band playing for the crowds and Tarbert Village Hall’s committee on hand, offering a selection of cakes and hot chocolate to bolster hall funds.

As in previous years, the display was launched from the middle of the harbour on the Beilding, offering a 360-degree view of the fireworks to the village. Fireworks fans of all ages lined the harbour area to be wowed by the colour and height of the rockets which lit up the night sky.

The committee would like to thank AM Transport for delivering this year’s fireworks free of charge and, if anyone missed the collection bucket at the marquee, there’s still time to make a donation towards next year’s event.

With wellies and winter woollies on, spectators gathered along the length of Lochgilphead front green for the dazzling display on Saturday November 2.

Grand finale

The explosive grand finale left the crowd in awe as a barrage had the sky sparkling silver, gold and red.

Event organiser Mid Argyll Round Table praised the community: ‘We would like to thank everyone who supported this community event.

‘We can’t deliver the fireworks without your support and we’re really grateful to everyone who donated time, money or resources over the past weeks to make this fantastic community event happen. A big shout out to all our local businesses which consistently support us. We are grateful for your support. Tonight our community donated more than £2,300 which is simply wonderful and allows us to plan for next year. If you enjoyed the event and have yet to donate then please do so through our crowdfunding page.’

06_a45LochgilpFireworks01 Hanna Taylor and Dominic McFadyen enjoyed the excitement of their first ever bonfire night with mums Chloe Stewart, left, and Jade McFadyen.

06_a45fireworks02 A shimmering spectacle over Lochgilphead.

06_a45LochgilpFireworks06 Gearing up for the finale in Lochgilphead.

06_a45LochgilpFireworks03 Lochgilphead youngsters gathered on the front green.

06_a45LochgilpFireworks04 Scott and Alexander Kennedy find the best seats in the house on the shoulders of Michael Kennedy, left, and John Kennedy.

06_a45LochgilpFireworks08 Kim and Gill Courtauld enjoy a poke of chips before the excitement in Lochgilphead.

In Tarbert blindingly bright fireworks light up the sky.

Fireworks were launched from the Beilding, in the middle of Tarbert Harbour.

06_a45LochgilpFireworks05 Shaking buckets and collecting on the night were Colin McLean and Colin and Carys Macfarlane.

06_a45LochgilpFireworks09 Miley and Archie McCallum with sparklers shining.

06_a45LochgilpFireworks07 A roaring bonfire kept spectators warm in Lochgilphead.