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Islay writer wins Saltire Literary Award

Les Wilson has won 2018 Saltire History Book of the Year for The Drowned and the Saved.

Argyll road network shows improvement

December 8, 2018

Investment in Argyll and Bute’s roads is halting deterioration and improving the network.

‘Steve’ wins competition run by first Hebridean Dark Skies Festival

December 7, 2018

Organised by An Lanntair, the festival will take place on the Isle of Lewis from February 8-21, 2019.

News

Call for clampdown on illegal scallop dredging

December 7, 2018

Divers photographed what they believe was freshly dredged ground.

Oban social worker is employee of the year

December 7, 2018

Ann Martin was recognised for her commitment, dedication and public service.

Council prepares for winter hazards

December 7, 2018

Priorities have been identified to keep Argyll and Bute moving throughout the winter months.

Gaelic pantomime brings festive magic to schools

December 6, 2018

Pantomime was able to go on tour thanks to funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Creative Scotland and HIE.

News

Ferry disruptions likely tomorrow due to high winds, warns CalMac

December 6, 2018

CalMac is anticipating widespread disruption throughout its network tomorrow

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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Sport

Appin’s Aimee wins top sports accolade

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.

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.

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.

West Highland Wheelers named Club of the Year

December 6, 2018

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

Other Sports

Robert misses the cut

December 6, 2018

Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre, playing in his first season on the European Tour, failed to make the cut at the Australian PGA Championship.

Other Sports

Easy wins for youth

December 6, 2018

Home side are challenging for the league title along with Stewartry RFC, who travel to Oban this Saturday.

Success for Oban and Lochaber in squash tournament

December 6, 2018

Sport

Golf prize winners at Taynuilt

December 6, 2018

Club held its annual prize–giving in the clubhouse recently.

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

This week’s walks – week 50

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.

Colonsay Book Festival 2019 line-up announced

December 8, 2018

Ann Cleeves heads up highly anticipated programme at ‘literary lock-in’.

Outdoors

Mountain festival programme revealed

December 8, 2018

Fort William Mountain Festival 2019 has inspiring presentations, adrenaline-filled film screenings, workshops and exhibitions.

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.

Fort bookshop hosts biography launch

December 6, 2018

Tomorrow night (Friday), the Highland Bookshop in Fort William will host a launch event for a new biography which tackles mental health issues.

Novel idea from Caol crime writer

December 6, 2018

From Braveheart to Harry Potter, the West Highlands has provided the backdrop for some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster movies.

Outdoors

Volunteers Make a Difference on Loch Lomondside

December 6, 2018

Good weather blessed the efforts by volunteers to open up views along a stretch of the busy A82.

Scottish Opera hits the road

December 6, 2018

Opera Highlights 2019 will be touring Scotland in February 2019.

Glasgow Letter – week 49

December 6, 2018

Robert Robertson

Opinion

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Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 49

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.

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.

At random with Martin Laing week 49

December 7, 2018

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

Letters

Letters to the Editor – week 49

December 7, 2018

View from the Chamber week 49

December 6, 2018

Spend at a business that’s a member of Lochaber Chamber of Commerce to be in with a chance to win £100.

Kay McDonald: Santa will be visiting Oban and he’s got lots of presents

December 6, 2018

I can’t wait for this weekend because I get to be an elf again.

At random with Martin Laing week 48

November 30, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor highlights a problem that poses a health risk.

Letters

Letters to the editor week 48

November 30, 2018

Readers offer their opinions on a range of issues.

MacPhail – week 48

November 29, 2018

Birthday parties should be a reflection of the character of the person celebrating the milestone – and this one certainly was.