Mountain man Tom Weir’s statue site targeted by thieves
The theft of money from the donation posts was discovered by visitors to the site.
Nostalgia
News
Karen walking in footsteps of Local Hero movie as part of trip through Lochaber
Karen Penny is currently on a mission to walk 19,000 miles circumnavigating the British and Irish coastline and is pounding the streets of Lochaber this week when she passed through the
peninsula covering Fort William to Mallaig via Ardnamurchan taking in the most westerly point of mainland UK.
Oban
New minister for linked parishes
It is three years since the congregation at St Oran’s has been without a minister and one year since Ardchattan had a minister.
Oban
Oban High pupils make mystery movie for FilmG competition
Oban pupils were joined by freelance film-maker Hamish MacLeod and actor David Walker.
Oban
Appointment of NHS Highland chairman is confirmed
Professor Robertson has extensive experience in Scotland’s public life, including senior leadership roles.
News
Man suffers burns in campervan fire
Emergency services were called to Lochavullin car park in Lochside Street at 3.35pm on Thursday November 27.
News
Opening doors to learning
Tutors will be there between 11.30am and 7pm to give advice on course options, what funding is available and what support can be given.
Lochaber
Alleycats stay top of ten-pin bowling league
After week five of the Lochaber Building Supplies ten pin bowling leagues at the Nevis Centre in Fort William, Alleycats still remain the only team with the maximum points in the scratch division and lead with 25 points followed by British Legion Fort William on 20 points and Peaky Bowlers on 17 points.
Lochaber
Centurion Munro says he feel lucky to be part of Jags set-up
With his double strike away to Calderglen in the Greater Glasgow Division One encounter last weekend, Martin Munro became the first South Lochaber Thistle player to reach the milestone of 100 goals.
BOBcast
BOBcast Episode 4
The latest episode of the BOBcast – Join presenters George Graham, Keith McIntyre and Stephen Day in their latest audio golfing adventure.
This week they are joined by reporter David McPhee as he catches up with Bob for a wee chat and Steevie learns more golfing terminology and what are the chances of getting a hole in one.
Sport
Oban Bowling Club president’s positive message
Committee in place and ready to welcome in another successful season in 2020.
Sport
Oban Lorne look to stay on course for victory
Coach Andrew Johnston hopes his injury hit squad can navigate their way to a win when facing Wigtownshire in Stranraer.
Sport
Talented swimmers make a splash on gala day
Swimming swan song from Sam and Ella as families gift trophies for future generations.
Outdoors
Whale trail map is finalist for top award
The Hebridean Whale Trail, the first of its kind in the UK,was a finalist in the New National Treasure (UK) category.
Outdoors
How to get the best out of your winter in mountains
The ThinkWINTER campaign understands the great attraction and challenges of winter in the Scottish mountains and aims to inspire and encourage people to read up and ‘up-skill’ to meet those challenges and achieve their aspirations.
Nostalgia
Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 05.12.19
There cannot be many deer stalkers in Scotland who have not heard of Frank Wallace and Vincent Robert Balfour-Browne.
Nostalgia
Oban steamer steward was eyewitness to Flannan Isles Lighthouse mystery
Author and historian Valerie Forsyth digs in to Oban archives and finds golden nuggets of news.
Leisure
Tiree Music Festival sells out in record time
Hot on the heels of early bird tickets selling out in just 40 minutes, all remaining tickets have sold out before Christmas for the first time ever.
Outdoors
Tup of the morning
Who doesn’t enjoy the homely solace of a pub fireside on those chilly autumn afternoons?
Leisure
Author Liz feels intimate connection on Iona
Artist’s residencies over the past month have made for a very special creative and international community at the North End of Iona
Leisure
Thrills and spills at Islay Sessions
People are now travelling from the mainland and much further afield to enjoy the music.
Leisure
Oban publisher celebrates winning Saltire Award
Alan Windram of Little Door Books was named joint winner of the Emerging Publisher of the Year award, together with Kay Farrell of Sandstone Press.
Columnists
At random with Martin Laing 05.12.19
The Oban Times deputy editor sings the praises of an Oban tap dancing group.
Columnists
MacPhail: the richness of bardic culture in Gaeldom
The facts and reflections of people and place nearly lost to oblivion are now recorded for posterity.
Lochaber
View from the Chamber 05.12.19
The latest from the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce highlighting drug and alcohol issues at work.
Columnists
Beachd Ailein – Allan Campbell 05.12.19
The spirit of Christmas is founded on a philosophy of benefit to all man-kind, and that has to be a most laudable philosophy for life.
Columnists
At random with Martin Laing 28.11.19
The Oban Times deputy editor calls for improvements to Oban’s street lighting.