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Tiree businessman looks to claw back some profit

Eureka moment led to construction of the UK’s first lobster vending machine

New exhibition looks at a world in flux

May 23, 2019

The farthest point, the limit of any journey is Ultima Thule, a new exhibition opening at An Tobar Gallery next month.

Accommodation is Oban’s main issue for finding staff

May 23, 2019

James Anderson, manager at the Perle Oban, is finding it tough to fill at least seven positions

News

Model look for seafood shack John

May 23, 2019

Luxury brand picks hardy heroes to be the face of its latest fashion campaign

Finlay has designs on game of tones

May 23, 2019

Student teams up with hairdresser in the name of fun and learning

Could you become a foster family?

May 23, 2019

Fostering changes young lives and can be a rewarding challenge for carers

Carry on collecting for Betty’s Pots

May 23, 2019

Saved up 5p pieces are supporting the charity’s work in the town.

Wear a band and smile for awareness

May 23, 2019

Help spread the message that it is okay to talk.

1	BOWFest cancelled due to funding shortfall15th January
2	No update to Oban playpark saga15th January
3	National Galleries of Scotland launches updated Gaelic Language Plan15th January
4	Oban’s Liz celebrates Tesco trolley win14th January
5	Litter picked from Tesco car park in aid of charity14th January

Sport

All Sport

Lochaber

Hometown hero Parton sets sights on World Cup

Parton finished just four places behind defending Downhill World Champion Rachel Atherton at the recent UK nationals.

Table tennis club enjoys end of season awards night

May 23, 2019

The ceremony took place at Nevis Centre.

Golfers and non golfers team up at Craignure

May 21, 2019

New competition encourages all-inclusive entry.

Lochaber 10-pin bowling single league results

May 16, 2019

Lochaber rugby juniors impress at Isle of Mull festival

May 15, 2019

Lochaber Rugby Club youngsters youngsters put on a great display of rugby at the tournament.

Shinty

Bob makes cup draw after British Masters heroics

May 14, 2019

Shinty

Dabill ends Lampkin’s reign at Scottish Six Days Trial

May 13, 2019

The duo went into the final day separated by just two marks.

Lochaber

Scottish Six Days Trial: Day 4

May 10, 2019

There was no change in the lead in the 2019 Scottish Six Days Trial after day four yesterday (Thursday) as both James Dabill (Beta) and Dougie Lampkin (Vertigo) completed the 30 observed sections without dropping a single mark.

Lochaber

Scottish Six Days Trial Day 3

May 9, 2019

James Dabill (Beta) retained his lead in the 2019 Scottish Six Days Trial as the prestigious Edinburgh and District Motor Club’s event reached the half way stage yesterday (Wednesday) evening, surviving his early start day with a loss of just two marks, his first of the week.

1	Abi scores for Scotland6th December
2	Young Lochaber boxing stars shine on the road6th December
3	West Highland Wheelers named Club of the Year6th December
4	Fort youths unveil new strips6th December
5	Argyll rallyers fly in Fife6th December

An evening of chat and chips with Alan McGee

May 21, 2019

Record labels, business, relationships and politics are all topics

Outdoors

Drivers warned to watch out for deer

May 20, 2019

Risk of collisions with animals increases sharply in May and June.

Outdoors

This week’s walks 23.05.19

May 20, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Mull songwriter launches new EP

May 18, 2019

Sam Hird releases five songs on Tob Records

Dìleab EP due out this summer

May 17, 2019

Dìleab EP Due out this summer

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 16.05.19

May 17, 2019

Fixed link across Corran Narrows would be a bridge too far.

Allan Campbell: Beachd Ailein – 23.5.19

May 23, 2019

A Cry for the Wild by Holly Gillibrand

May 23, 2019

A Cry for the Wild by Holly Gillibrand

At random with Martin Laing 16.05.19

May 17, 2019

The Oban Times deputy editor sings the praises of Oban Saints.

Letters

Letters to the editor 16.05.19

May 17, 2019

Readers voice their opinions on a range of issues.

Stunning Oban is looking at its best

May 16, 2019

Drawing into Oban just as the sun is setting could almost make you cry it’s so lovely.

MacPhail – 16.5.19

May 16, 2019

At random with Martin Laing 09.05.19

May 10, 2019

The Oban Times deputy editor slams Police Scotland for the state of Oban police station.