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Oban

New mental health guide approved

Argyll and Bute Council has approved a new mental health and wellbeing guidance document for schools.

Oban

Behind the scenes at Atlantis

December 14, 2018

A round-up of all that’s going on at Oban’s brilliant leisure centre.

Lochaber

Mary celebrates 100th birthday

December 14, 2018

There were 100th birthday celebrations recently for a former Ardnamurchan, Oban and Dunbeg woman.

News

Lochaber

CalMac breaks new barriers with youth training

December 14, 2018

Ferry operator now has 23 apprentices across deck, engineering, retail and port operation roles.

News

Council considers compulsory land order behind closed doors

December 13, 2018

Land issues still need to be addressed before affordable home building can start on Colonsay

News

Looking good Santa, says Betty, 105

December 13, 2018

Hotel hosts lunch for more than 90 Oban pensioners and invites Santa along too.

News

Lorna gets Dunbeg’s stamp of approval

December 13, 2018

Dunbeg’s new outreach post office service will run three days a week.

News

And the best-dressed window winner is … Orsay

December 13, 2018

Entries were plentiful for this year’s Oban Winter Festival best-dressed window competition but Orsay in Stevenson Street won judges over.

1	Cost of agency nurses is a budget-breaking risk factor6th December
2	Firefighters on collection watch6th December
3	Driving instructor condemns safety barriers at Dunbeg junction6th December
4	Remote Mull fears losing nurse to mainland6th December
5	Kay McDonald: Santa will be visiting Oban and he’s got lots of presents6th December

Sport

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Football

Scottish Cup tie switched to Oban

Other Sports

Records broken at Oban Otters annual gala

December 10, 2018

The recent event saw many impressive performances and club history being made.

Shinty

Rockfield shinty teams’ end of season finale

December 10, 2018

Shinty

Kenny Wotherspoon’s three years at Oban Celtic

December 10, 2018

Sport

Appin’s Aimee wins top sports accolade

December 7, 2018

Aimee Johnston was recently presented with the award for Achievement of the Year.

Sport

Lochaber 10 pin bowling results

December 6, 2018

The latest results from the Lochaber Building Supplies ten pin bowling leagues at the Nevis Centre.

Lochaber

Fort youths unveil new strips

December 6, 2018

Team sportswear courtesy of a donation in honour of the late Kenny Campbell.

Football

Buckie put four past fighting Fort

December 6, 2018

Fort put up a good fight against Buckie Thistle but are no match without a number of important players in the squad.

Lochaber

Young Lochaber boxing stars shine on the road

December 6, 2018

Two of the area’s brightest talents took on their Lanarkshire and Ayrshire counterparts at a showcase event on Friday.

Lochaber

West Highland Wheelers named Club of the Year

December 6, 2018

Club scooped prize at the recent national awards ceremony at Aviemore.

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

Leisure

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Outdoors

Organisations urge safety in mountains this winter

Campaign uses traditional and social media to reach experienced and inexperienced winter hill-goers.

Outdoors

Highland Wildlife Park celebrates record-breaking year

December 15, 2018

Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Highland Wildlife Park welcomed its 200,000th visitor.

Nostalgia

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 50

December 15, 2018

Old buildings speak to us of another time, of particular events and even of historical characters.

Leisure

Mull remembers…

December 14, 2018

Islanders celebrated the Battle’s Over event with an ’emotional ceremony’ at the harbour building in Tobermory on Saturday night.

Columnists

Glasgow Letter – week 50

December 13, 2018

with Robert Robertson.

Nostalgia

Visualising the Iolaire 100 years on – a tragedy of the First World War

December 13, 2018

Scottish researchers have created a digital visualisation revealing the untold stories of those who died following the sinking of HMY Iolaire.

Outdoors

Author Tom to spend a year travelling in the Hebrides

December 12, 2018

Tom’s father – John – instilled a love of the Hebridean islands in his whole family from their early lives.

Mull and Iona Life

A message from An Tobar

December 12, 2018

Outdoors

This week’s walks – week 50

December 10, 2018

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Nostalgia

Booklet charts Argyll’s First World War commemorations

December 9, 2018

How Argyll and Bute Remembered is a publication which illustrates events staged in the area from 2014 to 2018.

Opinion

All Opinion

Columnists

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 50

At a time when gifts are traditionally exchanged, will Brexit match any of our wishes or expectations?

Columnists

At random with Martin Laing week 50

December 14, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor urges support for Hope’s Christmas appeal.

Letters

Letters to the editor – week 50

December 14, 2018

Readers offer their opinions on a range of issues.

Columnists

MacPhail: in praise of the Vatersay Boys

December 13, 2018

Legends have been inducted into the Glasgow Barrowland Hall of Fame.

Columnists

Kay McDonald: Oban is just bursting with Christmas spirit

December 13, 2018

This weekend has something for everyone.

Columnists

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 49

December 8, 2018

As many of us enjoy the fellowship and plenty of Christmas, perhaps we can spare a thought, and maybe aid, to those who have nothing.

Columnists

MacPhail: inspired by Fury’s fighting spirit

December 8, 2018

Boxer’s comeback from the depths of depression, ill health and deprivation is inspiring and grabbed my attention.

Columnists

At random with Martin Laing week 49

December 7, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor is drawn into the spirit of Christmas.

Columnists

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 49

December 7, 2018

Today’s estimated 450 breeding pairs of golden eagles are guarded by stringent legislation and special protection areas.

Letters

Letters to the Editor – week 49

December 7, 2018