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Scarecrows line up for gala fun

Anyone without wheels of their own are invited to don fancy dress and join in on foot, when the parade sets off at 7pm.

Oban

Three call-outs in 24 hours for Oban lifeboat

July 18, 2019

It was a total of nearly seven hours at sea in the space of 24 hours for Oban lifeboat and now means there have been 47 call-outs this year.

Dig this! Dalmally time team looks for volunteers

July 18, 2019

Later this month sees the next exciting stage of a dig exploring 13th century remains on Tigh Mor at Stronmilchan, overlooking Loch Awe.

News

Lucky ducks send Oban ‘quackers’

July 18, 2019

The event is Oban Rotary Club’s annual duck race making money for good causes.

Stand-up for Frankie Boyle coming to Oban

July 18, 2019

The Scottish Comic has announced dates including the Corran Halls on Monday September 2, as well as others in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Thousands soak up the sun at Inveraray Games

July 18, 2019

Take the plunge for sponsored loch swim

July 18, 2019

The challenge is to swim 580 yards from Port Sonachan Hotel to the Taychreggan Hotel – and back for those who want to do more.

Cabinet minister visits SAMS on Scottish tour

July 18, 2019

The cabinet minister was shown the Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa at the Scottish Association for Marine Science

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

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Lochaber

Friends take on Three Peaks for James Tangney

Bryan Simpson, Darren Quigg, Craig Forbes and Ross Wilson, who will be the driver and chef, will start a Three Peaks challenge on August 8.

Super Es breaks Ramsay Round record

July 18, 2019

Escmond Tresidder broke the record by just 81 seconds.

Fort William Golf Club results

July 17, 2019

All the latest results.

McFall golf day raises more than £4,000 for charity

July 17, 2019

More than 100 golfers took part.

Bowls duo win at Railway Club

July 16, 2019

Keith Brannagan and Robert Hunter took the win,

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Leisure

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Glasgow Letter with Robert Robertson 18.07.19

Tiree Music Festival’s 10th anniversary year brought a very special atmosphere.

Nostalgia

Western Isles charity renovates byre to raise funds for work in Afghanistan

July 18, 2019

The parents of aid worker Linda Norgrove have found a novel way of raising funds for the charity they established in their daughter’s memory.

Oban Gaelic Choir on song in Estonia

July 16, 2019

Oban Gaelic Choir visited Estonia from July 3-7 at the invitation of the Hopneri Chamber Choir based in Tallinn.

Outdoors

This week’s walks – 18.07.19

July 15, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

One woman show is stunning work of art

July 15, 2019

Actress Flora Thomasson, director Kate Stevens and set designer Ruth Darling have created something wonderful in their staging of Philip Ridley’s Dark Vanilla Jungle.

Artist takes mountain sand castle project to Glenbrittle Beach

July 14, 2019

First There is a Mountain project will be showcased at Glenbrittle Beach.

Mull and Iona Life – Summer 2019

July 12, 2019

The Summer issue of Mull & Iona Life is packed full of great reads, including Mull eagles film wings it’s way to BBC, Estate plants native forest to save Mull’s natural world and Mull man given BEM after ‘selfless service’.

Holiday West Highland

Holiday West Highland Summer 2019

July 12, 2019

The summer edition of Holiday West Highland is packed full of great reads. From Events and Activities, Area Info, Days Out and Boat Trips. Find out what the West Highlands has to offer.

Living and learning at Lochaber Rural Education Trust

July 12, 2019

Many people enjoyed the sunshine, activities and great home baking at the Lochaber Rural Education Trust open day on Saturday.

Around Oban – 18.7.19

July 17, 2019

with Kay McDonald

At random with Martin Laing 11.07.19

July 12, 2019

The Oban Times deputy editor finds himself suitably chided for a glaring oversight.

Letters

Letters to the editor – 11.04.19

July 12, 2019

Readers express their opinions on a range of issues.

Allan Campbell: Beachd Ailein 11.7.19

July 11, 2019

MacPhail: celebrating the Tiree Music Festival

July 11, 2019

Whatever the weather has thrown at this event, the music, the atmosphere and the welcome have shone through.

Glasgow Letter – 11.7.19

July 11, 2019

With Robert Robertson