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Tiree’s surfer Ben Largs surfs 30-foot wave in Ireland

Fourteen-year-old is the youngest surfer to achieve the amazing feat.

Oban

Air Ambulance team in TV spotlight

October 11, 2019

Emergency crew go to help a man on Mull.

Oban

Loganair wins contract to operate flights

October 11, 2019

The new contract, which will run from October 25 for the next four years, is worth around £21million.

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Oban

Redman welcomes £50m Rural Growth Deal

October 11, 2019

Argyll and Bute Council’s new policy lead for economic growth welcomes funding from Scottish Government and Westminster.

Oban

Young drivers urged to join new campaign

October 11, 2019

‘Too many young people are involved in serious and fatal collisions on our roads and we want to change that.’

News

Mull’s Shannon is Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Student of the Year

October 11, 2019

Mull woman is Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Student of the Year

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Highlanders head for Oban

October 10, 2019

Organisers are looking forward to welcoming another large entry of quality Highland Cattle across all the show classes.

News

District news – Week 41, 2019

October 10, 2019

A round-up of news from communities near you

Inverlochy primary shinty team showed off their trophy haul from last season and which the youngsters have already added to this season by recently scooping the Kingussie 6s trophy for the third year in a row.

Lochaber

Final open water swims see more than 90 tackle Corran Narrows

October 9, 2019

Nic Goddard tells of tackling the final two open water swims of the season including a slightly nervy night-time effort in Loch Leven.

Other Sports

Challenging times ahead for Johnston’s men

October 3, 2019

League business resumes this weekend with a local derby match-up against Helensburgh at Rhu Road.

Gallery

Peter and Christina take World titles on Easdale

October 2, 2019

Stone skimming championship continues to grow as islanders welcome hundreds to 23rd event

Gallery

Oban ovation as last cruise ship sails into the sunset

October 2, 2019

Groups are already working hard to ensure next season is equally successful

Other Sports

Shield experiment sees Oban Lorne go close

October 1, 2019

Cambuslang 27 Oban Lorne 19
West Regional Shield

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And they called it Yellow…

Call to artists to submit work for An Tobar’s November exhibition.

Leisure

Award-winning Trad Fiddler Ryan Young to Play WOMEX

October 12, 2019

Ryan, along with Jenn, is the only UK artist to have been selected to play at the prestigious World Music Exhibition on October 24.

Outdoors

MSP seeks views on animal welfare and wildlife protection laws

October 12, 2019

The Bill increases the maximum available penalties for the most serious animal welfare offences and provides extra protection to service animals (the so-called ‘Finn’s Law’), as well as introduces fixed penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences.

Nostalgia

Morvern lines with Iain Thornber 10.10.19

October 11, 2019

Vivid glimpses of life in Morvern long ago.

Leisure

Review: Voices of Scotswomen in Peace and War

October 10, 2019

Leisure

Musicians tune up for weekend workshop

October 10, 2019

Adam Sutherland, renown Scottish fiddler and MG Alba Scots Trad Music awards Composer of the year 2017, and Oban’s Sileas Sinclair will lead the workshops.

Leisure

Island cookery hints whet appetite for book festival

October 10, 2019

Sue Lawrence will make an appearance at West Over Sea to talk about her latest book, ‘A Taste of Scotland’s Islands’

Nostalgia

Kessock Bridge has been listed as a category B structure

October 10, 2019

The listing follows a public consultation run by HES earlier this year.

Columnists

Glasgow Letter – 10.10.19

October 10, 2019

With Robert Robertson

Leisure

Letters

Letters to the editor 10.10.19

October 10, 2019

Readers offer their opinions on a variety of issues.

Columnists

View from the Chamber 10.10.19

October 10, 2019

Lochaber Tourism Summit 2019, a must-attend event for Highland tourism businesses.

Columnists

Enchanted by season’s greeting

October 10, 2019

There is nothing nicer than getting wrapped up for a walk, scuffing through the fallen leaves and being surrounded by the red, golds and greens.

Columnists

Allan Campbell: Beachd Ailein – week 41

October 10, 2019

Columnists

MacPhail – 10.10.19

October 10, 2019

With Angus MacPhail

Columnists

At random with Martin Laing 3.10.19

October 4, 2019

The Oban Times deputy editor praises Oban High School for a top show.

Letters

Letters to the editor 03.10.19

October 4, 2019

Readers voice their opinions on a variety of issues.

Columnists

Glasgow letter with Robert Robertson 03.10.19

October 3, 2019

Glasgow goes mad for the Mòd.

News

Tiree’s surfer Ben Largs surfs 30-foot wave in Ireland

Air Ambulance team in TV spotlight

Loganair wins contract to operate flights

News

Redman welcomes £50m Rural Growth Deal

Young drivers urged to join new campaign

Mull’s Shannon is Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Student of the Year

Highlanders head for Oban

District news – Week 41, 2019

Sport

Inverlochy primary shinty team with trophy haul

Final open water swims see more than 90 tackle Corran Narrows

Challenging times ahead for Johnston’s men

Peter and Christina take World titles on Easdale

Oban ovation as last cruise ship sails into the sunset

Shield experiment sees Oban Lorne go close

Leisure

And they called it Yellow…

Award-winning Trad Fiddler Ryan Young to Play WOMEX

MSP seeks views on animal welfare and wildlife protection laws

Morvern lines with Iain Thornber 10.10.19

Review: Voices of Scotswomen in Peace and War

Musicians tune up for weekend workshop

Island cookery hints whet appetite for book festival

Kessock Bridge has been listed as a category B structure

Glasgow Letter – 10.10.19

What’s in an Argyll place name?

Opinion

At random with Martin Laing 10.10.19

View from the Edge by Cath Macdonald

Letters to the editor 10.10.19

View from the Chamber 10.10.19

Enchanted by season’s greeting

Allan Campbell: Beachd Ailein – week 41

MacPhail – 10.10.19

At random with Martin Laing 3.10.19

Letters to the editor 03.10.19

Glasgow letter with Robert Robertson 03.10.19