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Winter Festival fun at Furan Gaelic Centre

Winter Festival workshops in Oban

Lochaber

Appin pair in court on firearms charges

November 13, 2018

Appin in court pair on firearms charges.

Lochaber

Minister visits new £48m freshwater salmon hatchery

November 13, 2018

The Scottish Sea Farms state-of-the-art hatchery at Barcaldine will create jobs from 2019.

News

Oban

First port assistants embark on training voyage

November 13, 2018

The first intake of ferry operator CalMac’s new port operations modern apprentices have cast off.

Oban

Sealife centre’s animals are relocated as sanctuary closes

November 13, 2018

A spokesperson for Merlin confirmed the site is still for sale.

Man found guilty of peeping into neighbour’s window

November 13, 2018

Martin Scott, 38, of 6 Longsdale Crescent, Oban, was found guilty of placing a female neighbour in a state of fear and alarm

Easdale remembers men who fought in Great War

November 12, 2018

Islanders commemorate the Armistice with small, moving service.

Oban, Lorn and the Isles remember the fallen

November 12, 2018

Oban’s Esplanade was lined with throngs of people commemorating the centenary of Armistice Day.

1	US police track Agnes’s hit-and-run driver1st November
2	Work starts on Kerrera’s damaged breakwater1st November
3	Row shuts popular gastro pub1st November
4	‘Holly’ good idea to raise hospice funds1st November
5	Stefanie’s in high spirits after whisky skill win1st November

Sport

All Sport

Football

Oban Saints travel on West Cup duty this weekend

Saturday’s match at Kilsyth Sports Field will be a major test for Saints.

Friendly win for Oban Lorne U16s

November 13, 2018

RUGBY: Whitecraigs 15, Oban Lorne 84 – U16s – friendly fixture.

Oban Lorne fail to navigate a win in Stranraer

November 13, 2018

RUGBY: Wigtownshire 31, Oban Lorne14 – Tennent’s West Division 2

Oban Ladies have hard-fought win

November 13, 2018

RUGBY: Oban Lorne Ladies 17, Garioch 0 – Women’s National League 1

Shinty makes LGBT pledge

November 9, 2018

Camanachd Association announce Scottish LGBT Sports Charter signing

Prize-giving at Dalmally Golf CLub

November 6, 2018

Captain Maud Marshall thanked everyone for a great turnout and a very successful year for the club.

Shinty

‘Terrific’ Scots put Irish to the sword

November 5, 2018

Scotland U21s recorded only their second win on Irish soil and Skye Camanachd U17 lifted the Marine Harvest London Shield following the shinty action on Saturday.

Rugby falls foul of the weather

November 5, 2018

All local matches are called off as conditions deteriorate.

Dream comes true for Oban golfer

November 5, 2018

Glencruitten golfer Robert qualifies for European Tour.

Shinty

Shinty round up

October 29, 2018

1	Fort gets set to host elite riders for two weekends of racing7th October
2	Wild makes it nine in a row as Wilkinson breaks women’s record4th October
3	Regional squads announced ahead of north v south clash4th October
4	Another impressive win on the road for Oban Lorne25th September
5	Lorne Ladies hit top form in Greenock25th September

Leisure

All Leisure

Outdoors

The Secret Life of the Mountain Hare

Wildlife photographer travels to Oban to reveal the life of a mysterious Highland mammal

Outdoors

This week’s walks – week 46

November 12, 2018

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Districts

Come and enjoy a ‘blether’ at The Rockfield Centre

November 12, 2018

Afternoon sessions are an enjoyable mix of recalling past times, lively discussion and having a cuppa with friends.

Gallery

West Highland photography student’s work showcases in Parliament exhibition

November 11, 2018

Work from students from the Highlands and Islands include Sheila Matheson, of West Highland College UHI.

Smoke and dreams – Hipsway to play Oban

November 11, 2018

Eighties favourites come to town

Ingredients of a novel – author brings talk to Oban and Fort

November 10, 2018

Book Week Scotland

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 45

November 10, 2018

Horses of all breeds and sizes have altered the course of history, probably none more so than the sturdy Highland pony.

Oban hosts first Lego show

November 9, 2018

Oban Winter Bricks offers plenty of fun for young and older Lego fans alike.

The Antics to play Benderloch Palladium

November 9, 2018

Doors open at 7.30pm for Victory Hall gig.

Outdoors

First storm petrel chick for Shiant Isles

November 8, 2018

Project records calls from within a burrow.

Opinion

All Opinion

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 45

Where is the evidence of lasting change in football supporter behaviour?

Letters

Letters to the editor week 45

November 9, 2018

Readers offer their opinions on a range of issues.

At random with Martin Laing week 45

November 9, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor calls for a rethink on parking charges.

Angus MacPhail: lament for a declining industry

November 8, 2018

While the industry is a shadow of what it once was, fishermen still go to sea, there are still boats being built and there is hope for a bright future.

Fireworks were bigger and better than ever

November 8, 2018

Have a wee look on our LoveOban Facebook page and you can see some of the amazing photos.

Beachd Ailein with Allan Campbell week 44

November 3, 2018

There a serious downturn of customer footfall in high street stores as people opt to shop online.

MacPhail: piping triumph is tribute to a great tutor

November 3, 2018

Finlay Johnston was crowned winner of the Glenfiddich Piping Championship 2018 held at Blair Castle in Perthshire.

At random with Martin Laing week 44

November 2, 2018

The Oban Times deputy editor praises local people.

Letters

Letters to the editor week 44

November 2, 2018

Readers offer their opinions on a range of issues.