Open fOr BUSINESS
Featuring the businesses in Mid Argyll that are open and able to offer vital products and services to our community during the current Covid-19 pandemic. Many of these businesses are working under extreme pressure to bring quality products and services to the people of Mid Argyll and beyond. Please remember to exercise caution when shopping and only shop for essential supplies. Along with our wonderful NHS staff and carers, our local food, fuel, news platforms and home supply businesses are our community champions!
We realise that many more businesses would love to be open, serving locals and visitors alike – our deepest empathy goes out to these businesses and we look forward to seeing their doors wide open when this is all over. Please feel free to get in touch with us if you would like to feature your business, or know a business that should be included. Email nmurphy@obantimes.co.uk or get in touch via our Facebook page on messenger.
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SUPERMARKETS AND FOODHALLS Co-op Stores
Lochgilphead, Inveraray, Ardrishaig Tarbert Open Mon-Sat 7am-8pm
Key worker exclusive access: Mon-Sat 8am-9am, Sun 10am-11am Lochgilphead offering deliveries – Tel: 01546 602060
Tesco Express
Lochgilphead
Tel: 0345 671 9305
Open 6am-10pm
Your usual groceries and supplies inc Costa Coffee machine
Fuel – pay on pump from 10pm-midnight Hand sanitising on entry
Safe distancing rules apply
Riverside Filling Station/Spar
Lochgilphead
Open Mon-Sat, 7am-8pm, Sun 9am-6pm All the usual food supplies
Hot food/rolls for take-away
Can deliver via the West Coast Motors service – call ahead to arrange 01546 603858
McCaughey’s Londis
Inveraray
Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Cooked breakfast takeaway 8am-12pm Post Office open Mon-Sat 8am-5.30pm Can deliver – Tel: 07899 061575
CONVENIENCE STORES AND NEWSAGENTS R S McColl’s Lochgilphead
Open 7am-8pm daily
RS McColl’s Inveraray
Open 8am-6pm daily
Ardfern Village Store
Open Mon-Fri, 8am -6.30pm
Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 9am-1pm
Food delivery available – Tel: 01546 870281
Furnace Village Store
Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-1pm Coffee machine still on!
Deliveries available locally – Tel: 01499 500668
Craobh Haven Village Store
Open 11.30am-9pm daily
Lots in stock and free hand santizer to locals whilst stocks last!
Tel: 01852 500658
Danny’s Ironmongers & Pet Supplies
Open 10am-4pm for orders
Shop open 1pm - 4pm on Tuesdays for collections
Delivery Service
Tel: 07776 491308
FRESH FOOD SUPPLIES Aray Fish, Fruit & Veg
Delivery to doorstep in Mid Argyll Home delivery is free of charge. Minimum spend £10.
Deliveries on the following days in these specific areas (exact delivery days may vary dependent on demand): WEDNESDAY - Inveraray, Furnace, Minard & Lochgair.
THURSDAY - Cladich to Ford (Lochawe-side), Ardrishaig, Kilmartin, Kilmichael, Cairnbaan & Lochgilphead.
FRIDAY - Lochgoilhead, Strachur, St Catherines & Cairndow.
Visit website for full product list www.arayfish. com
The Argyll Café
Lochgilphead
Open Wed, Thurs, Fri Sat, 5pm-9m
Your usual favourites, although menu slightly reduced
Collection only, strict social distancing measures
Order by phone or on the Facebook page Tel: 01546 606225
DJ Campbell & Son Dairy Produce
Daily deliveries
Tel: 01546 605273
Call Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm for orders Marmalade Deli
Lochgilphead
Good levels of stock
Bulk orders available – full list on www. marmaladedeli.com
Order via email marmaladedeli@fastmail.com or by phone 01546 606292
Murray Smoked Products
For all your essential fish and seafood supplies Open Tues-Fri 8.30am-3pm, Sat 8.30am-1pm Deliveries available within approx. 15 miles with West Coast Motors
Tel: 01546 600262 – or message us on Facebook
CW Shellfish
Order on a Thursday for Friday delivery Through FB page only please
Fresh prawns from £10 per kilo, Crabs £4 each
Ferguson Butchers
Lochgilphead
Taking orders by phone for collection Fresh fruit and veg also
Tel: 01546 602400/403
Keara’s Snack Shack
Lochgilphead
Taking orders by phone on 07765 550793 or 07717 095691
Medium Fruit & Veg Pack £9.50
Large Fruit & Veg Pack £18
No cash payments – Paypal or bank transfer only
Free local delivery every Friday
TAKE-AWAY FOOD Grey Gull
Ardrishaig
Take-away available 12pm-8.30pm
Visit FB page for full menu Collection only
Tel: 01546 606017 Accommodation available for essential/key workers
Salty Dog Café
Home-cooked meals
5 for £20
See FB page for full menu choices Order by 8pm on a Sunday for Monday delivery (local)
Collections can be arranged
Tel: 07497 003850
CHEMISTS/PHARMACIES & HEALTHCARE Tarbert Pharmacy
Open 10am-4.30pm (closed1-2 for lunch) Social distancing and safety measures in place including hand sanitizing on entry and sneeze guards. 1 in, 1 out policy.
Tel: 01880 820232
Inveraray Pharmacy
Open 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri & 9am-1pm Sat (for general supplies)
Dispensing for acute prescriptions available 9am-1pm, Mon, Wed, Fri (collection only thereafter)
Social distancing and safety measures in place including hand sanitizing on entry and sneeze guards. 1 in, 1 out policy.
Tel: 01499 302133
Argyll Pharmacy
Lochgilphead
Open Mon – Fri 9am-5.30pm
Sat 9am-5pm
Please only order what you need, check prescriptions are ready for collection BEFORE coming to the Pharmacy, please phone where you can for pharmacy advice
This goes against everything we believe in as ‘good customer service' however we will be here to support you in the best way we can under these exceptional circumstances. Please stay safe!
Tel: 01546 603217
PETCARE Dalriada Vets
Emergency Pet Care only Tel: 01546 602240
EXTRA HELP FROM COMMUNITY HEROES Inveraray Community Council
Are you in self-isolation?
If you are following government guidelines and self-isolating due to a new cough or fever, we have set up a volunteer group for anyone in Inveraray needing essential groceries or prescriptions from local shops or chemist to be picked up and delivered to your doorstep. .Call Linda on 07388165366 or Aly on 07717885404. Open to Inveraray residents only. Payment on delivery please. If you would like to volunteer to deliver goods please let us know. West Coast Motors Deliveries West Coast Motors are offering FREE travel to NHS workers and are also offering a FREE service for pick up and delivery from Lochgilphead and Inveraray.
When placing your order with the store, pay over the phone by card. Let them know that your order will be collected by West Coast Motors. Email or phone Robert Mackay on r.mackay@westcoastmotors.co.uk. Arrange a 01586 555883 (leave a message with your number if he's out) to arrange the pick up from the shop/chemist. Arrange for yourself or a volunteer to meet the bus at the bus stop in your town/village. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORES WHERE POSSIBLE. Information correct at time of going to press. Check www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/openforbusiness for updated information. This page will rzun in the Argyllshire Advertiser every week for as long as necessary - printed information will be updated weekly.