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1	Call for help to improve facilities for campervans in Argyll and isles10th August
2	Car and van theft: duo appear in Oban Sheriff Court10th August
3	Drivers vent anger over problem parking meters10th August
4	Parking charges may be extended in Oban9th August
5	CalMac’s vision for the future9th August

Sport

All Sport

Shinty

Debut boy Marc KOs Camanachd with last-gasp goal

Shinty: all the match reports, fixtures, results and photos.

Shinty

Shinty referees hold AGM

August 15, 2017

All welcome but only members will have a vote.

Other Sports

Sean makes the arrows fly

August 15, 2017

Archery competition held on ancient field of Lon a’Chuspair at Ardmaddy Castle

Other Sports

Nominations sought for sporting heroes

August 15, 2017

Awards offer opportunity to celebrate people committed to making a difference in world of sport.

Other Sports

Clubhouse clean-up at Rugby Force Day

August 15, 2017

Volunteers completed various tasks inside and outside the clubhouse.

Other Sports

Oban face Garnock RFC in first game of season

August 15, 2017

Satrday’s match will see home side face known opponents for West Regional Shield

Other Sports

Green Machine lose out in pre-season friendly

August 15, 2017

Team were out-performed by Hillhead Jordanhill RFC, but coach said there were more positives than negatives to be taken from game.

Other Sports

McPhee’s Austrian Grand Prix comes to a premature end

August 15, 2017

Despite hopes of podium finish, racer’s chances were cut short after contact with another rider.

Shinty

Kyles Athletic play Newtonmore in Macaulay Cup final

August 15, 2017

This match has a 2pm throw-up in Oban and will be broadcast live on BBC2 Scotland.

Sport

Oban Lorne Ladies attract new players

August 15, 2017

The team kick off their competitive season on Sunday September 17 at Glencruitten.

1	First Camanachd Cup semi-final on Saturday8th August
2	Hard-fought win for Saints in pre-season friendly8th August
3	Athletics success for Oban High School pupils8th August
4	Big breeze sailing makes for yachting week’s 70th success7th August
5	Saints are Argyll and Bute Cup winners8th August

Leisure

All Leisure

Columnists

Glasgow Letter with Robert Robertson

Leisure

#yourfuture 2017

August 16, 2017

Outdoors

Mystery of Glen Nevis vitrified hill fort unveiled

August 15, 2017

Archaeologists have tried to vitrify their own forts but have failed.

Outdoors

This week’s walks in Lochaber and Argyll

August 15, 2017

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Outdoors

Help needed to understand changes in our countryside

August 14, 2017

Project aims to boost conservation of plant populations across the country.

Outdoors

Guide makes hiking a walk in the park

August 13, 2017

Enjoy a healthy self-guided stroll through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Leisure

Glasgow Letter with Robert Robertson

August 12, 2017

The majority of the Glasgow music scene were, in fact, sitting right under my nose here in Brittany.

Outdoors

Nominations wanted for Scottish Rural Awards

August 11, 2017

Awards recognise success in Scotland’s countryside.

Columnists

Morvern Lines with Iain ThornberDebate on h

August 10, 2017

A track punches its way up the west side of Rois-Bheinn through a magnificent birch wood, over a ridge and into a corrie beyond.

Nostalgia

Dunollie Links helps bring history to life

August 9, 2017

Dunollie is also a social enterprise creating a wide range of opportunities for Oban’s community.

Opinion

All Opinion

Columnists

Whisky with Louise Glen

Oban whisky does not mix with cava.

Columnists

Angus MacPhail: we all need our pole stars

August 20, 2017

Reference points are essential for us all to stay on course.

Columnists

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell

August 19, 2017

TV producers failed some of athletes at this year’s World Athletics Championships.

Columnists

Glasgow Letter with Robert Robertson

August 19, 2017

Letters

Letters to the editor

August 18, 2017

Readers offer their views on a wide range of issues.

Columnists

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber

August 17, 2017

Ancient funeral customs in the Highlands that continue to this day.

Columnists

Retro Roamer: More Late Summer 1980s Musings

August 17, 2017

This week’s offerings have a definite animal magic about them…

News

Thought for the week

August 13, 2017

Two ways are open for Korea’s future, military might or the Spirit of peace.

Columnists

Angus MacPhail: whatever happened to the herring?

August 13, 2017

Our columnist laments the lack of support for our fishermen and the Scottish fishing industry

Columnists

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell

August 12, 2017

Gas and electricity users will look forward to the outcome of the new independent review of UK energy costs.