A mythic descent: fish drops from Heaven
On 1st June, Inveraray Jail s Prison warder Adam Trela witnessed an unusual fish, 60cm long, fall from the sky into the grounds of the Jail. It is assumed to have been dropped by a sea bird.
burrow into muddy areas. It may have swum into a creel or lobster pot, which is fairly common and been caught by a gull whilst a fisherman was releasing it back into the sea .
Alex Blackman, manager of the Sea Life Sanctuary in Oban, identified the fish as a red bandfish (Cepola rubescens). This particular variety of red bandfish is commonly associated with the south west coasts of England and Wales and is thought to extend to the the west coast of Scotland.
Gavin Dick, Prison Governor for the interactive 19th century jail, says: We were amazed to find this peculiar looking fish in our prison grounds this morning! It looked like someone had put their pet goldfish through the Jail s mangle!. Had this happened in the 19th century, I m sure the prisoners would have fought over who was going to have this for their tea!
It is unusual to find individuals of the species above 15m of water. The Sanctuary Curator Dennis Chamberlin adds: Red bandfish live at the bottom of the sea bed and
Auchindrain Township
Auchindrain is hosting a Performance Ceilidh on Saturday 31st July which starts at 7:00pm. You are cordially invited. Come and experience the talents of the Inverclyde Waulking Group who will sing traditional Gaelic songs. Bring along your pipes, fiddles, voices and your dancing feet as audience participation will be encouraged. Enjoy a buffet of home-made Scottish foods. A fee of ÂŁ10 applies which includes your meal. www.auchindrain.org.uk
Friends of Auchindrain The Friends of Auchindrain has now been re-formed following the restructuring of the Auchindrain Trust and you can now become a member of the Friends of Auchindrain either on-line or at the township. The Friends help in the support of the work of the Auchindrain Trust in developing and preserving this unique Scottish Township. www.auchindrain.org.uk/friends
Summer Sale The annual Summer Sale in the Church Hall is a real Aladdin's cave - it is worth browsing through the huge variety of items that are for sale. The church will welcome all Items that are donated to be sold for church funds. An interesting historical exhibition adds a new dimension to the sale. Hours: 11am - 4pm every day in July and August except Sundays
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