Two ferries to serve key Islay sailings again
The main ferry service to Islay from the mainland is expected to return to a two-vessel service on Thursday.
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Soroba Road’s chemist to shut…and so is WH Smith
The health and beauty chain is not commenting officially on or revealing a formal list of shops it plans to shut but told The Oban Times that closures are part of a consolidation plan it announced earlier in the year.
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Recycled mini Oban is a window winner
With such attention to detail and featuring Oban’s iconic McCaig’s Tower and the distillery chimney, winning Winter Festivalwindow artist Canadian Lisa Gutcher even included tiny card cut-outs of her friends on the other side of the Atlantic.
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First acts on HebCelt 2024 star-studded bill announced
Del Amitri, Sharon Shannon and Elephant Sessions among first names revealed for Outer Hebridean music festival
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Scottish child payment benefits thousands in Argyll
In Argyll & Bute, 46,175 payments worth £5,854,385 have been paid out to help tackle child poverty – with over £450 million issued across Scotland.
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Highlands and Islands urged to lead home heating transformation
Scotland offers the most generous package of support anywhere in the UK: a £7,500 grant for switching to a heat pump or other clean heating, with £9,000 for rural homes; and similar help available for households undertaking energy efficiency work.
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Weather disruption expected to disrupt ferries
Stormy weather is expected to affect CalMac’s west coast ferry network on Tuesday, with cancellations and disruption expected.
Oban
Spotlight’s mother of all pantos steals the limelight
Over four performances, the Spotlight Musical Theatre Group thrilled audiences with colourful and interactive renditions of ‘Mother Hubbard and the Magic Purse’.
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Partners pledge to tackle housing emergency
A collaborative commitment to increase housing supply, and targeted action to tackle Argyll and Bute’s housing emergency, are just some of the key summary points from a Housing Summit in Oban.
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Baptist church prays for new church funds
Before Covid, architects estimated the project in Oban for a new church and community building would tot up to about £1.2m but costs will have upped since then
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Special visitors bring festive cheer
Santa and reindeer – an early festive combo for residents at Oban’s Eader Glinn Residential Home
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New pay deal for Northern Lighthouse Board workers
Around 40 Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) workers have secured a pay rise after an unanimous vote by Unite the Union members.
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Ballet teacher claims conspiracy made against him by former pupils
A ballet teacher accused of sexual offences against his students has claimed the former pupils formed a conspiracy against him.
Oban
Music legends Shooglenifty bid farewell to Banjax
The gig at Ardgour Hall this Saturday, December 9, will be banjo player Garry Finlayson’s swansong after 38 years with the band.
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Argyll seeks a share of storm funding
The Scottish Government has announced financial support for areas elsewhere in Scotland recovering from the flooding impact of Storm Babet, Argyll and Bute Council has raised our region’s need for support too.
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Alcohol played role in Little Minch ship grounding
A report has found that alcohol played a role in an incident that saw a 5,344 tonne cargo ship ran aground near the Isle of Skye.
Lochaber
APPRECIATION: Dr John Adamson of Kyle
The passing of Dr John Adamson, on November 11 at the age of 87, is indeed a huge and sad loss to Kyle and Lochalsh, the communities which he served as a dedicated and highly respected general practitioner for almost 30 years.
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Vote to name new Little Minch ferries
A public vote to name the two new ferries that will serve the Isle of Harris and North Uist has been launched.
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Tree-mendous festival at St Conan’s
More than 4,000 visitors went along last year to admire the trees of all shapes, sizes and great designs from groups, families, schools and organisations – organisers are hoping for even bigger numbers at the 2023 festival
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Darts season finishes with a flourish
The Oban and District Darts League celebrated the end of its latest season with an awards ceremony and contest between the top eight players in the overall table.
Shinty
Skye Camanachd name new manager
The new man takes over from Kenny MacLeod who stepped down at the end of the 2023 shinty season.
Nostalgia
Under Loch Fyne
Next month’s talk takes place at 7.30pm on Tuesday December 5 in the Inveraray Parish Church hall.
Leisure
Hoolie in the Hydro
One month until biggest single night of traditional music as Hoolie in the Hydro breaks own sales records
Leisure
Ardnamurchan musicians go on the record at Ardgour studio
The talented young Gaels came together to produce a four-track EP at the renowned Watercolour Music studio which happens to be right on their doorstep.
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Cat walk returns to Skye with Ragtag and Textile annual fashion show
The aim of Ragtag is to enhance and sustain the environment by recycling textiles – diverting this waste from landfill sites and creating new products using traditional hand-crafted techniques.
Outdoors
Heather’s Treks: Cruach Breacain and The Still Loch via Robber’s Den
Heather Thomas-Smith runs Heathery Heights, an outdoor adventure and discovery company based in Lochgilphead, offering guided walking adventures, outdoor activities, training, and experiences.
Leisure
Travel in Time – Thomson’s Scotland – Lochaber Series No 24: Tombuie, Corpach
Travel in Time – Lochaber Series is supported by the West Highland Museum and the Year of Stories 2022 Community Fund.
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Croftless Crofter: Nic Goddard
The rewards of the time spent outside are also worth pausing to acknowledge when they come.
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Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip: The talk test and our cellular engines
Let’s prepare to grow older and live, not just exist.
Opinion
Allan Campbell – 23.11.23
Last Saturday was Remembrance Day when we honoured the memory of those lost in wars since 1914 and it is right and proper that they be remembered, and their sacrifice acknowledged with honour.