This Saturday is the Bute Ramblers walk-in Christmas lunch at the Ettrick Bay cafe at 12 noon. (£13.50 a head and BYOB if desired). Not too late to book! Still places available if you contact JimC (07732648252) or Wendy by Friday. REINDEER PARKING AVAILABLE.

The walk starts at 10.30am from Lovely Cottage, Gortans Road, and follows the West Island Way and Tramway to arrive at Ettrick Bay in time for lunch at 12 noon.