The Road to
Drumleman tells the story of Kintyre's last coal
mine, The Argyll Colliery (1947-1967). Almost no
physical traces of the mine remain and now it is
hard to imagine that the well run mine thrived
just behind spectacular Machrihanish Bay.
When artist, Jan Nimmo's father and former
Argyll Colliery shot firer, Neil Nimmo, died,
Jan realised that there was an urgency to gather
the stories of the remaining miners. Through
their personal narrative the film gives an
insight into working life, its hardships and
camaraderie. The stories span the life of the
mine and pay tribute to all of the men who
worked invisibly beneath the wild and unspoilt
shores of western Kintyre.
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What's on at Campbeltown Picture House
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oldest purpose-built cinema in Scotland still
showing films. This week showing below.
More detail can be found at the Picture House
Website by clicking here
About Kintyre
Kintyre is located
on the west coast of Scotland just two hours
drive from Glasgow and offers some of most
breathtaking scenery in Scotland.
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Featured Website
The A-listed
Picture House in Campbeltown is an amazing
survivor and holder of several records. It is
now the oldest purpose-built cinema in Scotland
still showing films, the only cinema in Scotland
still with atmospheric-style decoration, and one
of the few cinema buildings that remains
undivided, allowing films to be seen from a
choice of stalls or balcony. It also unusually
has never had a name change!To find out more click on the image below or
click
here
