THE normally calm and tranquil Singing Sands at Kentra had an explosive start to the week after three World War II mortar rounds were found on the famous beach.
Salen coastguard team member Tom Jackson came across three of the unexploded shells while walking on the Singing Sands,Kentra Bay,Acharacle,late on Sunday afternoon.
The beach was cordoned off at first light on Monday so coastguard members could carry out a detailed search.
By Tuesday morning,14 finned mortars,each around 18 inches long,had been located. It is believed recent violent storms stripped sand off the beach,exposing the ordnance.
For the full story see The Oban Times,January 26 2012,or on line at www.obantimes.co.uk/digital
