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Oban

Barra fisherman disqualified for two years

Teenager fined and ordered to re-sit his driving test.

News

Dunbeg’s Sine MacVicar receives lifetime achievement award

June 29, 2017

Mrs MacVicar was described as being ‘the embodiment of what a great headteacher should be’.

News

Concern over lack of Oban firefighters

June 29, 2017

Oban ALP not available to assist in George Street fire.

News

Caledonian Sleeper introduces Oban connection

June 29, 2017

Caledonian Sleeper has introduced a new bus connection service from Crianlarich in Central Scotland to the town of Oban, helping make journeys from London to Scotland’s West Coast more efficient.

Nostalgia

The empty sporran revives the Bard of Lorn

June 28, 2017

Oban

Tesco serves up 15,327 meals in Argyll and Bute

June 27, 2017

Tesco delivers up meals for food connection.

News

OHS’ first business breakfast is hailed a success

June 27, 2017

Dozens of businesses from around Oban attended the event to give pupils an insight in to their industry.

Districts

District news

June 27, 2017

A round-up of events from across the region.

Leisure

Act Hubs launches at Achamore Gardens

June 27, 2017

Achamore Gardens on Gigha have seen some ACTs.

1	Council high school building project includes sprinklers22nd June
2	Physiotherapist set to help London fire victims16th June
3	Oban High teacher assaulted woman22nd June
4	Volunteers join in clean up at Soroba viewpoint22nd June
5	Rotary hosts annual speakers competition22nd June

Sport

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Lochaber

Latest results from Fort William Golf Club

Latest results from Fort William golf club

Lochaber

Results from Glenfinnan Gun Club shoot

June 29, 2017

The shoot took place on June 17.

Lochaber

Lochaber club lotto

June 29, 2017

Winning club lottery numbers.

Lochaber

Lochaber Swimming Club latest results

June 29, 2017

Lochaber

Lochaber Athletics Club hosts Eagle Crag race

June 29, 2017

Diana Macdonald ran her first Eagle Crag, breaking the ladies record by 55 seconds.

Football

South Lochaber Thistle awards night

June 29, 2017

The Kinlochleven team held its first awards night.

Lochaber

Lochaber High win MacPherson Cup at the Dell

June 29, 2017

Lochaber High would like to dedicate their win to the memory of 2002 winning captain, Duncan Rodger, and to Donald Lamont who played in the Banavie School team who won the cup in 1960.

Football

Celtic club donate to Lochaber causes

June 23, 2017

Club raises money in a raffle at recent function at Caol Community Centre.

Football

Saints prepare for the new season

June 23, 2017

After a well-earned, though short, break Oban Saints players will soon be back in action.

Sport

Martial arts profile: Kenny Gray, 4th dan karate

June 23, 2017

He went to Argyll Shukokai beginners’ class in Oban on an October evening in 1984.

1	Weather fails to dampen spirits at Macaulay Sixes15th June
2	Bradbury brothers star for Scotland12th June
3	Newtonmore lift MacTavish Cup13th June
4	Skye half-marathon draws the crowds12th June
5	Mid Argyll racer Elaine takes on the world13th June

Leisure

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Nostalgia

The empty sporran revives the Bard of Lorn

Leisure

#HHA 2017 – History, Heritage & Archaeology supplement

June 28, 2017

Leisure

Act Hubs launches at Achamore Gardens

June 27, 2017

Achamore Gardens on Gigha have seen some ACTs.

Leisure

Knoydart woodland picks up top honour at annual awards

June 27, 2017

Leisure

Oban in top 10 most searched locations in Scotland

June 26, 2017

The town is popular with people wanting to experience the real location, its local traditions and personality.

Leisure

The past has a bright future for Dunollie

June 24, 2017

Dunollie has always aimed to create something unique for visitors.

Leisure

Visitors will be sailing into Oban

June 22, 2017

Two ships are due to visit, local market is on and there is the Lorne Highland Games.

Leisure

What’s on in Lochaber

June 22, 2017

A look at what’s happening across the region.

Leisure

The July issue of West Coast Review is out now!

June 20, 2017

Leisure

The July issue of Lochaber Life is out now!

June 20, 2017

Opinion

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Columnists

MacPhail: Music, excitement, encouragement and kindness

My mum uncovered a box of various music tapes, including Hebridean Accordion by Iain McLachlan.

Columnists

Morvern Lines – with Iain Thornber

June 25, 2017

During a 33-year lease, 2,599 stags were killed, 208 of which carried 12 points or more.

Columnists

White Van Man

June 24, 2017

Disbelief turned to pain, anger and many more mixed feelings, as I watched the Grenfell Tower fire disaster.

Columnists

Beachd Ailein – with Allan Campbell

June 24, 2017

An elderly Gael told me that when the ceilidh house tradition ceased, the villages lost their colleges.

Columnists

At Random with Martin Laing

June 23, 2017

This week The Oban Times’ deputy editor urges improved health provision for Oban.

Letters

Letters to the Editor

June 22, 2017

Readers offer their views on a range of issues.

News

Church calls for action on child hunger

June 19, 2017

Report finds one in five children in the United Kingdom are at risk of hunger.

Columnists

Angus MacPhail: fragile communities need support

June 18, 2017

Tthe place of the human population of these islands is in a precarious position.

Columnists

Beachd Ailein – with Allan Campbell

June 18, 2017

Travelling west, I frequently reflect on the timeless majestic beauty of the scenery through its seasons.

Columnists

Islay letter with Hugh Smith

June 17, 2017

Bruichladdich Distillery, situated on the western side of Lochindaal, was built in 1881.