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CalMac sets out plans for services during Lochmaddy works

‘The essential works will cause some unavoidable inconvenience.’

Oban

Diver dies after falling ill in Sound of Mull

October 24, 2017

Tobermory lifeboat races to aid of two divers.

The Royal National Mòd bids farewell to Lochaber

October 23, 2017

Dunoon will host the 2018 Mòd.

Rachel is Lochaber Mòd’s golden girl

October 23, 2017

Spean Bridge singer, Rachel Walker, took gold in the solo singing at the Mòd last week.

Oban

Gleaner Oils creates ‘fleet of poppies’

October 23, 2017

Company with links to military shows support for Remembrance Day.

Rural areas continue to be connected to fibre broadband

October 22, 2017

Government claims 95 per cent of people are now connected.

Highland and Islands winners celebrate

October 21, 2017

Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2017 recognise best in the business.

Paisley and Perth announced as future hosts of Royal National Mòd

October 20, 2017

In the final day of competitions, area choirs compete in the highly anticipated Lovat and Tullibardine Trophy and Margrat Duncan Memorial Trophy.

News

Ex-teacher from Mull, 90, abused boys on camping trip

October 20, 2017

High Court in Glasgow rules John Pringle indecently assaulted two boys 40 years ago.

Oban

Police continue hunt for missing A82 cyclist

October 20, 2017

Cyclist has now not been seen for three weeks.

1	Benderloch care home blasted for its lack of hygiene12th October
2	Sharks are no match for Oban angler Iona11th October
3	Charity appeal begins in memory of brave Islay girl Ciara11th October
4	Aspiring Oban DJ had the crowd on their feet11th October
5	Billy’s son to hand over 400,000 signatures to free his daddy11th October

Sport

All Sport

Early end to Australian Grand Prix for Connel racer

Next stop is Sepang as Malaysia, which greets the MotoGP paddock for the penultimate round.

Olympic medallist thrills Mid Argyll swimmers

October 24, 2017

Robbie Renwick inspires youngsters with stories from his road to glory.

Football

Oban Saints have no answer to slick Gowdy

October 23, 2017

Goldenhill 8, Oban Saints 0: dismal form continues in the SAFL Prmier Division.

Tiree produces another wave classic

October 23, 2017

Adam Lewis taking home the Tiree sword for the men’s professional category and Sarah Hilder claiming the ladies’ sword.

Mixed fortunes for Lochaber boxers at novice championships

October 23, 2017

Lochaber Phoenix had mixed fortunes last weekend as their season kicked off in earnest.

Taylor nets twice but Fort still fall to strong Turriff side

October 23, 2017

Two second-half goals from Liam Taylor saved the blushes for the visitors.

Over 150 youngsters take part in Lochaber basketball event

October 23, 2017

A total of 158 pupils from eight local primary schools attended this year’s P7 basketball festival, held at Lochaber High School.

Sammy’s Indoor Winter League kicks off

October 23, 2017

The new season of the Sammy’s Indoor Winter League kicked off in the Nevis Centre last Sunday.

Football

Magic Munro rescues South Lochaber from scare

October 23, 2017

Thistle were given a fright as they fended off a dogged Boswell side to pick up three points.

Martial arts with Iain Rodger

October 23, 2017

Students prepare for touraments and grading tests.

1	Hundreds flock to Kerrera for the Craggy Island Triathlon10th October
2	Kinlochshiel crowned Marine Harvest Premiership champs9th October
3	Gutsy Lochaber outdone by strong Shawlands pack9th October
4	Oban Saints on West Cup duty this weekend10th October
5	Oban golfer sets new course record in first pro event10th October

Leisure

All Leisure

Coalition calls for hares to be protected

The group is asking for a temporary ban on all mountain hare culling on grouse moors.

This week’s walks

October 18, 2017

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Renowned choir set to play in Oban

October 18, 2017

The Audley Male Voice Choir will be playing in St John’s Cathedral on Friday October 27 from 7.30pm

News

Witness remembers Loch Etive tragedy

October 18, 2017

A string of coincidences bring family closer to their uncle who died in Loch Etive in 1955.

Volcanoes, dinosaurs and three billion years of highands history

October 17, 2017

Mull’s 5km high volcano and Eigg’s dinosaurs top new list of Scotland’s best geology.

New Staffa symphony makes waves

October 15, 2017

Album inspired by Mendelssohn’s 1829 journey to Staffa and his Hebrides Overture goes straight into the classical music charts.

Ardnamurchan’s Algy set for Highland Bookshop event

October 14, 2017

Fort William bookshop will launch poetry competition at event in conjunction with author Jenny Chapman.

Growth comes to Ardfern

October 14, 2017

Luke Norris’ award-winning play Growth comes to Craignish Village Hall on October 19.

Glasgow letter with Robert Robertson

October 14, 2017

Two o-clock on a Sunday afternoon is a lovely time for an accordion and fiddle club.

Cycle-to-work scheme would benefit employers, says Oban business

October 12, 2017

Oban Cycles says the scheme would not only save employers money, but would result in healthier employees.

Opinion

All Opinion

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell

Royal National Mòd proves Gaelic is alive and thriving.

Letters

Letters to the editor

October 19, 2017

Oban Times readers voice their views on a range of issues.

There’s still lots going on in and around Oban

October 19, 2017

The days are getting shorter but there are no excuses for hibernating just yet.

At Random with Martin Laing

October 19, 2017

The Oban Times deputy editor

Morvern Lines

October 19, 2017

A mighty Morvern bull.

Islay letter with Hugh Smith

October 19, 2017

WW100 Scotland, the group tasked with marking the end of the First World War, has selected Islay as the major setting for the centenary commemorations.

Seasons to be cheerful

October 15, 2017

The worse the winter weather, the more we may enjoy the gifts of summer.

Morvern Lines

October 14, 2017

The Lochaline mine produces high quality silica sand with low iron content and exceptional whiteness.