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Argyll residents urged to back Macmillan coffee morning

Macmillan’s coffee morning takes place on Friday September 28.

New fund aims to promote Gaelic

August 19, 2018

Broadcasters from the Celtic nations join forces to set up a media production fund.

Ulva Ferry project wins cash backing

August 18, 2018

Initiative to build affordable housing is granted £150,000.

News

Accident closes road near Creagan Bridge

August 17, 2018

Oban High School has confirmed that buses to Appin will leave school as normal.

Nominations wanted for health awards

August 17, 2018

With the closing date of August 30 fast approaching, organisers want nominations in now.

Western Isles Children’s Hearing panel recruits advisers

August 17, 2018

The role is voluntary and would require one or two days per month.

News

Minister promises growing jobs market for school-leavers

August 17, 2018

Latest figures show the number of people out of work in Argyll has dropped slightly year on year

News

The Kooks will play an intimate gig in the Corran Halls next month

August 17, 2018

The band will be performing in the Corran Halls on Saturday September 8

1	Duck race is a real quacker!23rd July
2	Lottery funding boost for island centre22nd July
3	Number of weapons offences plummets in Argyll22nd July
4	Beach clean earns rewards20th July
5	Lismore’s big dig gets a helping hand from Brendan22nd July

Sport

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Shinty

Kinlochshiel lift MacAulay Cup

August 18, 2018

Thrilling five-goal final sees trophy go to Kinlochshiel.

Martial arts clubs are looking for new members

August 15, 2018

Invitations are extended to get fit and learn self-defence.

Oban golfer heads to Northern Ireland

August 15, 2018

Robert MacIntyre will be teeing off at Ballymena tomorrow in Challenge Tour event.

Football

Saints get ready for the new season

August 14, 2018

Action starts for Saints on Saturday with the visit to Glencruitten of Dunoon Amateurs for a first Premier Division encounter between the two.

Shinty

Initiative aims to boost youth shinty

August 14, 2018

Camanachd Association is pushing ahead with a two-pronged initiative to increase the number of children playing.

Glencruitten Open success for Martin

August 14, 2018

Golf: all the results from Glencruitten, Killin, Dalmally and Taynuilt.

Currie battles for Grampian Rally win

August 14, 2018

The Argyll team set the pace on the opening four stages of the event to build a comfortable minute lead.

Green Machine win Tower 10s trophy

August 13, 2018

Oban Lorne welcome four other squads to their second annual Tower 10s tournament.

Alex and Duncan win Oban open pairs competition

August 13, 2018

The final was another close encounter but Alex Carmichael and Duncan MacAlpine came out the winners.

1	Good start for Saints after impressive pre-season win over Vale of Leven24th July
2	Camanachd Association prepares to celebrate 125 years24th July
3	Argyll sports awards nominations now open24th July
4	Kyles and Kinlochshiel will contest Macaulay Cup final24th July
5	Saints play Kincardine in pre-season friendly on Saturday24th July

Leisure

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Nostalgia

Volunteers join Islay dig

Community dig peels back the layers of time to reveal the true history of the Lords of the Isles’ naval fortress.

This week’s walks – week 34

August 20, 2018

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Discovering why basking sharks come to Scotland

August 18, 2018

Pioneering ‘shark’s eye view’ cameras find the giant fish are friendly in the Sea of the Hebrides.

Nostalgia

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 33

August 18, 2018

Any vintage artefact will inevitably be surrounded with the stuff of legends.

Council to charge film crews to raise cash

August 17, 2018

Councillors approve plan to charge film crews to make movies on council owned land.

RSPB appeals for volunteers

August 17, 2018

People in and around Oban and Fort William are wanted to after a box of pin badges.

Leisure

Crackin’ Craic humbled by the response to debut album

August 16, 2018

Crackin’ Craic released The Other Side last Saturday at their launch party at The View

Gallery

Tayvallich artists open their doors for Argyll art show

August 16, 2018

The Tayvallich Inn marks the obvious gateway to a tour of the studios. Situated at the entrance to the village, it will also showcase art from at least two of the local artists, as well as work from a number of guest artists.

Leisure

Glasgow Letter with Robert Robertson

August 16, 2018

All set for World Pipe Band Championships and the last Runrig shows in Stirling.

Letters

Letters to the editor week 33

August 18, 2018

Readers offer their opinions on a range of subjects.

At random with Martin Laing – week 33

August 17, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor calls for a Sunday bus service to Ganavan.

Paula cares for patients’ quality of life

August 17, 2018

Rehabilitation nurses help patients with long-term physical disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Music, food and friendliness … what we do best on the west coast

August 16, 2018

MacPhail: poetic tribute to Runrig

August 16, 2018

Fitting farewell to the undisputed kings of Celtic music.

Opinion

Thought for the week – week 32

August 12, 2018

The merciful are the ones who have accepted mercy, and are holy.

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell

August 12, 2018

Seemingly relentless ill-informed media attacks on Gaelic have created a degree of paranoia.