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Oban Legion at risk as tributes are paid

The future of the Oban branch of Royal British Legion Scotland is now in jeopardy.

Praise be for Oban winter festival

November 15, 2018

Brighten up a dark winter with plenty of praise, says Provost of St John’s Cathedral, the Rev Margi Campbell.

Oban

Oban prepares to party ahead of Christmas

November 15, 2018

Reindeer parade and big lights switch-on herald start of Oban Winter Festival.

News

Dunbeg bonfire raises £3,550 for brave Harris

November 15, 2018

Harris McGougan, who lives in the village, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last year

Holidaymaker’s plea to find man he helped save at Oban pier

November 15, 2018

Kenny Marshall helped give CPR to a ‘French man’ in his 60s after he died in his arms

Pop along to Ardchattan for afternoon tea

November 15, 2018

What’s top priority in Ardchattan? Have your say by filling out a community survey.

Pledge to replace ‘unsung hero’s’ stolen tools

November 15, 2018

A man who voluntarily tidies the verges of the A85 near Oban has had his work tools stolen by thieves

Islanders urge impact assessment over parking charges

November 14, 2018

Councillors consider ending free parking on Mull.

1	US police track Agnes’s hit-and-run driver1st November
2	Work starts on Kerrera’s damaged breakwater1st November
3	Row shuts popular gastro pub1st November
4	‘Holly’ good idea to raise hospice funds1st November
5	Stefanie’s in high spirits after whisky skill win1st November

Sport

All Sport

Tobermory High finish top in Leanachan Challenge

Seventy competitors took part in the recent cross country race at Nevis Range.

Shinty

Scottish performance pleases manager MacRae

November 14, 2018

Latest shinty roundup.

Rockfield Primary all kitted out thanks to £500 sports grant

November 14, 2018

Lyndsay Elliott, a valued member of Rockfield PTA, completed the application and dealt with the correspondence.

Oban Otters hold family ceilidh

November 14, 2018

All entertainment was provided by young people and included Oban High School Pipe Band, OHS Traditional Music Group and Highland dancers.

Football

Oban Saints travel on West Cup duty this weekend

November 13, 2018

Saturday’s match at Kilsyth Sports Field will be a major test for Saints.

Friendly win for Oban Lorne U16s

November 13, 2018

RUGBY: Whitecraigs 15, Oban Lorne 84 – U16s – friendly fixture.

Oban Lorne fail to navigate a win in Stranraer

November 13, 2018

RUGBY: Wigtownshire 31, Oban Lorne14 – Tennent’s West Division 2

Oban Ladies have hard-fought win

November 13, 2018

RUGBY: Oban Lorne Ladies 17, Garioch 0 – Women’s National League 1

Shinty makes LGBT pledge

November 9, 2018

Camanachd Association announce Scottish LGBT Sports Charter signing

Prize-giving at Dalmally Golf CLub

November 6, 2018

Captain Maud Marshall thanked everyone for a great turnout and a very successful year for the club.

1	Fort gets set to host elite riders for two weekends of racing7th October
2	Wild makes it nine in a row as Wilkinson breaks women’s record4th October
3	Regional squads announced ahead of north v south clash4th October
4	Another impressive win on the road for Oban Lorne25th September
5	Lorne Ladies hit top form in Greenock25th September

Leisure

All Leisure

Environmentalists inspire at Community Partnership gathering

Communities across Loch Lomond and the Trossachs came together at the Community Partnership’s annual event.

Belhaven announce bursary for innovation in music shortlist

November 15, 2018

Scottish musicians vie for top trad award

Glasgow letter with Robert Robertson week 46

November 15, 2018

It is fantastic to see annual gatherings being so well supported.

Hebridean Dark Skies Festival launches photo competition

November 14, 2018

The winning photo will be used in promotional material for the new Hebridean Dark Skies Festival.

Weekend of art at An Tobar

November 14, 2018

Weekend of events at An Tobar, Mull

CalMac encourages new awareness of wildlife

November 14, 2018

Volunteers on CalMac ferries spotted more than 500 marine mammals across the west coast.

Winter Festival fun at Furan Gaelic Centre

November 13, 2018

Winter Festival workshops in Oban

The Secret Life of the Mountain Hare

November 13, 2018

Wildlife photographer travels to Oban to reveal the life of a mysterious Highland mammal

This week’s walks – week 46

November 12, 2018

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Districts

Come and enjoy a ‘blether’ at The Rockfield Centre

November 12, 2018

Afternoon sessions are an enjoyable mix of recalling past times, lively discussion and having a cuppa with friends.

Opinion

All Opinion

Retro roamer – week 46

More Roamerisms from the early 1990s

So excited for Oban Winter Festival

November 15, 2018

I’m really looking forward to the reindeer parade at 5pm on Saturday and the visit by Santa.

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 45

November 10, 2018

Where is the evidence of lasting change in football supporter behaviour?

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 45

November 10, 2018

Horses of all breeds and sizes have altered the course of history, probably none more so than the sturdy Highland pony.

Letters

Letters to the editor week 45

November 9, 2018

Readers offer their opinions on a range of issues.

At random with Martin Laing week 45

November 9, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor calls for a rethink on parking charges.

Angus MacPhail: lament for a declining industry

November 8, 2018

While the industry is a shadow of what it once was, fishermen still go to sea, there are still boats being built and there is hope for a bright future.

Fireworks were bigger and better than ever

November 8, 2018

Have a wee look on our LoveOban Facebook page and you can see some of the amazing photos.

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 44

November 3, 2018

There a serious downturn of customer footfall in high street stores as people opt to shop online.