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Campsite plans revealed
Plans for a touring campsite and three holiday chalets have been revealed after being submitted to Argyll and Bute Council
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Hotel’s lodges plan
Plans have been unveiled for 11 lodges to be situated adjacent to a hotel alongside the A82
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Appeal to trace missing man Neil Skinner, Bridge of Orchy
Police are appealing for information to help trace 71-year-old Neil Skinner reported missing from the Bridge of Orchy area
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A85 deer crash injures one
One person was injured in a crash involving two vehicles and a deer late on Sunday night, which closed the A85 near Dalmally for over an hour
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Loch Etive search after person seen in the water
A search was under way for two canoeists on Loch Etive today, following a report of a person in the water
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Mull warehouse demolition approved
Council chiefs have given the go-ahead for the demolition of a warehouse on Mull
Sport
All aboard for the 35th Mull 7s
Sixteen men’s teams and eight ladies teams will compete in respective competitions with the aim of being crowned 2022 Mull 7’s champions.
Sport
Texas comes to the Fort in Rotary AMAM
Following a break for two years due to Covid this year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 29 at Fort William Golf Club and teams are being invited to enter now.
Sport
SLT Galacticos surge ahead with 21-goal victory in FIFW league
Only the Fort-Ballers have yet to win a game so remain firmly fixed to the bottom of the table despite bursts of skill and fortitude in each fixture.
Sport
Oban cricketers get back to the crease
This was a very good performance for an Oban side who have been short of March practice for so long.
Sport
Aaron aims high at national Bouldering Championship
Two climbers from the Three Wise Monkeys club in Fort William competed at the 2022 Scottish Bouldering Championship in Edinburgh at the end of April.
Oban
Bend It Like Bertie in Oban
Bend It Like Bertie, written by Scots football playwright and die hard Celtic fan Jim Orr, is set to play at Oban’s Corran Halls
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The Monster of Argyll joins Jubilee tree ring
The Queen’s Green Canopy has dedicated a network of 70 ancient woodlands and 70 ancient trees to celebrate Her Majesty’s 70 years of service, including many examples from the West Coast
Leisure
Skye duo Valtos release debut electro-trad album
The record from the Skye-based pair is a ‘love letter to the Highlands, islands and Gaelic community’
Leisure
‘Eco Opera’ amplifies nature from Argyll and Australia
The Eco Opera is a ‘multi-dimensional love song to our planet’, say music makers
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Celebrating ‘The Queen of Gaelic Song’: Oban’s Jessie MacLachlan
Memory of Queen Victoria’s favourite Gaelic singer is restored
Leisure
Highland duo Càrnan honour John Martyn’s Over the Hill
Kintail accordionist Louden Mackay and Skye guitarist and vocalist Arthur Brook have shared a love of John Martyn’s genius music and lyrics for many years
Lochaber
Canine Society members and dogs pass puppy course
All get a kennel club puppy foundation certificate and rosette on completion of the course.
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Fort museum gets cash boost to aid recovery from Covid impact
Ian Peter MacDonald, chairman of the West Highland Museum, said he was delighted that Museums and Galleries Scotland has awarded a sum to support an education officer for the West Highland Museum in Fort William.
Lochaber
Arisaig Highland Games back after two-year Covid absence
Organisers have announced this week that the Games will be held on Wednesday July 27 at Traigh Farm
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Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip – May 12
‘Whether you come to Healthy Options or not please get out there and perhaps you could just walk yourself to a healthier place.’ – Rob Graham, lead exercise professional, Healthy Options.
Lochaber
New Belford: Progress
Next month, we plan to focus on what a Rural General Hospital does and the services it will deliver.