Keep your safe distance in town, urges Covid doctor
Covid survivor James Scott backs social distancing advice as he hands over a £15,500 cheque as a thank you to Lorn & The Islands Hospital staff for helping save his life.
News
News
Final stage for Inverawe woodland transfer
Inverawe Community Woodland is now in the last stage of acquiring 15 acres of forestry land off the A85 beside the River Awe so people in the area can enjoy it for walking and leisure for generations to come.
Business
CalMac inquiries jump by 14 per cent
Ferry operator sees inquiries surge as ticket sales opened up to and including October 18.
News
Opening Old Military Road depends on strict safety checks
Work is continuing at the Rest and Be Thankful to install extra protection measures ahead of potentially opening the Old Military Road (OMR) as a local diversion route for road users from mid-morning tomorrow (Saturday).
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 7th August 2020
Fiona, Kathie, Ellis and Martin deliver happy tidings during their regular Friday morning chat. New arrivals, exam results and weather are just some of the topics discussed by the team this week
News
Letter details back to school plans
‘Every single pupil will receive a welcome back from myself,’ says Oban High School head teacher Peter Bain in a back to school letter
News
‘Mail van fail’ led to Oban exam results delay
Royal Mail finally reveals why postal exam results were late to some areas of Oban.
News
Clearance work continues at Rest And Be Thankful
Depending on safety checks, there is potential that the Old Military Road will re-open tomorrow mid-morning as a local diversion route.
Oban
Large boulders on Rest made safe but A83 remains closed
Assessments and clear-up operations following landslip to continue until sunset.
News
Assessment and clear-up operation continues at Rest and Be Thankful
A helicopter is being used to help manage a large boulder exposed on hillside after a further 100 tonnes of debris reached A83 overnight.
Lochaber
Lochaber boxers hit Caol sands for ‘boxercise’ workouts
Details of the times, dates and how to join in will appear on the Lochaber Phoenix Boxing Club Facebook page.
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
News
Nevis Range and Trek renew commercial partnership for 2020/21
The Fort William based mountain resort reopened earlier this month after the Covid-19 outbreak forced its closure over the past months.
News
From the sidelines with Pete Newman
Sports writer Pete Newman reveals a passion for basketball in his second column for the Lochaber Times.
Sport
Golf clubs set to benefit from Covid support fund
Scottish Golf affiliated clubs can apply for grants being made available via two separate allocations; the Covid-19 Fixed Costs Grant and the Club Relief Fund.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 31st July 2020
More madcap banter from the OT team this week including Kathie having quandaries over whether or not to curb her wanderlust this weekend as she ponders a day trip to Gigha, Ellis needs to decide quick whether or not to dash back to the charity shop to buy that chunk of carved wood that no words ‘not even for Ellis’ can describe and Martin is Ballachulish-bound – but not in an inflatable kayak.
Nostalgia
Islay Life gets back to ‘normal’
The island’s popular museum set to reopen on Monday July 27.
Leisure
A sign of peace from arty Aska
Half the money raised from the sale of 25 large limited edition prints of Lismore Rainbow will be put towards the creation of an outdoor area for residents of Glen Iosal.
Leisure
Wildfire Sessions journey on to new EP
By Road, Sky or Sea is a distinctive sounding entry into the rock/pop genre, from summery sounding pop songs to a dark waltz.
Leisure
Whatever the question – Music is the Answer
Scottish artists line up to take part in new stream series from iconic locations.
Leisure
Documentary explores ‘remarkable’ friendship with Whisky Galore author
Solas explores the life of the American folklorist Margaret Faye Shaw and her friendship with Whisky Galore author Compton Mackenzie.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 24th July 2020
Kathie gets the wobbles in this week’s Podcast after a too close for comfort encounter with a creature of the deep
Columnists
Cry for the Wild: Holly Gillibrand
Hen Harrier Day is a celebration of this iconic and declining bird, and a day in which we raise our voices against its biggest threat – illegal persecution. Find out more about Hen Harrier Day Online at henharrierday.uk/online, and join us in two days time to learn more about this magnificent bird.
Opinion
Robert in lockdown – 6.8.20
Well done to Belladrum for making the effort to provide something for music lovers despite the inevitable cancellation of the live event.
Columnists
Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell 6.8.20
Best wishes to teachers and pupils as schools reopen next week.
Opinion
Around Oban with Kay McDonald – 30.7.20
As Joe and I have been out and about we’ve been encouraged by the response of visitors to the restrictions in place – they’re having a good time and doing it responsibly, as are the locals.
Opinion
Robert in lockdown – 30.7.20
Having fallen out of fashion as foreign holidays became cheaper, I wonder if future years will see a revival of the tradition as people favour staycations in the aftermath of Covid-19.
Opinion
Around Oban with Kay McDonald
The town is certainly buzzing this week and as time goes by I’m sure we’ll all settle into our routines of mask wearing and sanitising.