Mull Youth Theatre’s TEN +1 Festival gets 10/10
Mull Youth Theatre finally celebrates its 10th birthday – a year late
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Grieving boy is saved by a goose in Seil author’s new book
The story deals with bereavement, school bullies, father-son connection, and the enormously healing power of nature and art. Illustrated with gorgeous drawings by Ishy Walters throughout, this is a story that will stay with you even after you close the book.
Podcasts
A Something For the Weekend Podcast 30th July 2021
This week after months of being starved of entertainment and live music, Kathie could hardly contain herself when The Camans frontman Craig McIntyre got in touch to invite her along to the band’s first official post-lockdown gig at Inverrary George Hotel.
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Youthwork on the waves recommences for Scotland’s sailing charity
MSP Stuart MacMillan commends charity for creative approach during pandemic
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Can you turn seaweed into clothes?
The Ross of Mull’s experimental arts hub, Knockvologan Barn, hosts a talk on converting seaweed into clothing, by bio-designer Malu Lücking
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Our Island Stories
The Scottish Islands Festival and Screen Argyll have teamed up to launch Our Island Stories – the first film festival for and by young islanders in Scotland
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Three-year enigma of ‘Scottish’ killer whales solved
As the colouration on the animal’s backs – known as a saddle patch – looked different to that of killer whales normally seen around Norway.
Outdoors
Enduring Lochaber’s horsefly hell for the sake of Ganges dolphins
Luke Coleman’s walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End, in aid of an endangered species of dolphin, looked like heaven – until he reached Lochaber
Leisure
Kilmartin opens treasure hunt trail
Based at 12 sites in and around Kilmartin Glen and Knapdale, this self-guided trail takes you on an amazing journey through the cultural and natural heritage world of mid Argyll
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All or Nothing bring the joy of giant swings to Oban and Fort William
‘We all love being on a swing and we know you do too!’: Giant swings tour Scottish parks and gardens, community centres, an old bowling green, a city centre public square, a rugby pitch, and a car park
Nostalgia
Oban lockdown inspires tribute to ‘Scotland’s forgotten music genius’
The aim of this website is to remember the man and his music
Outdoors
‘The Feel Good Jog’: 40 marathons, 40 days, 40 gigs
Singer-songwriter ‘King Charles’ will gig after 40 marathons to fundraise for Regenerate, a charity which ‘creates opportunities for young people to thrive’
Podcasts
A Something For the Weekend Podcast 23rd July 2021
This week the team totally blindside Ellis by sending him a fake running order which includes a nightmare of an intro full of made up Scottish words for him to fall over.
Leisure
Under Canvas music festival tours to Strontian
Eden Court’s flagship outdoor summer festival of music, ‘Under Canvas Across the Highlands’, will hit the road in Sunart this month
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Blas Festival offers £3,000 for a new musical commission
200th anniversary of the birth of great Gaelic female poet to be the inspiration for new musical commission
Leisure
Kiosk – Bùth: An Lanntair exhibition on the making of memories
Artists re-stock Lewis’ bygone souvenir shop, Nicolson’s Kiosk, for today’s tourists
Nostalgia
Own an old Campbell castle for the cost of London semi
Kilberry Castle’s history has got it all: knights, pirates, buried treasure, duels, cartoons, prison escapes, and the biggest selling piobraireachd book of all time.
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Connel’s Joy Dunlop to present SpeakGaelic
BBC presenter Joy Dunlop and social media star Calum Maclean will be the presenters for the new SpeakGaelic initiative
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Robot fun with One Button Benny at Waterstone’s
Author Alan Windram will be reading from his new children’s picture book for three to seven-year-olds.
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Acharacle studio launches exhibitions in lockdown
The current shows are on display until mid-July, by which time it is hoped the gallery may be able to open its doors to the public once again.
Gallery
A very happy birthday to you all
Send us a picture of your wee one enjoying their special day and we will publish it and wish them Happy Birthday!
Gallery
West Highland photography student’s work showcases in Parliament exhibition
Work from students from the Highlands and Islands include Sheila Matheson, of West Highland College UHI.
Gallery
Tayvallich artists open their doors for Argyll art show
The Tayvallich Inn marks the obvious gateway to a tour of the studios. Situated at the entrance to the village, it will also showcase art from at least two of the local artists, as well as work from a number of guest artists.
Gallery
New exhibition explores Argyll coast
‘I hope Hush encourages the audience to connect with the physical place.’
Gallery
Mull and Iona Glasgow Association ceilidh was huge success
It was the new era as Ross Wilson and his team presented the new committee’s first event.
Gallery
Argyll brings in the new year in style
New Year fireworks display in Oban and Tobermory, Mull.
Gallery
Jingle all the way at Oban High School’s Christmas dance
Youngsters kick-off the festive holidays at their Christmas Jingles.
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Holiday West Highland
Holiday West Highland Summer 2019
The summer edition of Holiday West Highland is packed full of great reads. From Events and Activities, Area Info, Days Out and Boat Trips. Find out what the West Highlands has to offer.
Holiday West Highland
Holiday West Highland Spring 2019
The spring edition of Holiday West Highland is packed full of great reads. From Events and Activities, Area Info, Days Out and Boat Trips. Find out what the West Highlands has to offer.
Holiday West Highland
Holiday West Highland
The latest magazine is packed full on news and great ideas of places to visit this spring.
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Here’s the June issue of Lochaber Life!
We have produced this issue as digital only, due to delivery and financial constraints – so please SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
News
Pippa steps up for NHS charity
Roybridge student Pippa Macdonald came up with her own #StepUp4OurNHS challenge and scaled the equivalent of Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike at her student lodgings in Northumbria.
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UHI nursing and midwifery students give NHS a helping hand
More than 120 nursing and midwifery students have started their final placements early to help bolster the NHS workforce.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – May 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Name that Lochaber Bird, German tourist says thanks for kindness, and COVID – 19 YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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Lochaber Life – April 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Tackling the unused drugs mountain, North Ballachulish Railway and Opera in Arisaig.
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Lochaber Life – March 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including 150 years of Lochaber Curling Club, Don’t Feed the Deer and Shy Bullfinch.
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Lochaber Life – February 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Hedgehog Hospital and Sanctuary, Founder of Lochaber Scouts and Iconic Lochaber.
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Lochaber Life – January 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Ballachulish Bible Stories Revealed, The Year 2000 and Kilmallie Cemetery Uncovered.
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Lochaber Life – December 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Unique gift, Lochaber Men in Kilts charity calendar, Children’s railway story and Bye Bye BA Club.
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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
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Original RET architect to speak at book festival
Roy Pedersen will take part in a session at West Over Sea on Mull next month.
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MacIntyre and Butler aim to serve up a musical treat on Mull
Tobermory musician is working on new stage musical after success of Tobermory-based play.
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Mull and Iona Life – Summer 2019
The Summer issue of Mull & Iona Life is packed full of great reads, including Mull eagles film wings it’s way to BBC, Estate plants native forest to save Mull’s natural world and Mull man given BEM after ‘selfless service’.
Mull and Iona Life
Justice for Elsie a step closer thanks to sibling strength
Anne Cleave, from Mull, is looking for long awaited answers at new inquest
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Mull and Iona Life – Spring 2019
The Spring issue of Mull & Iona Life is packed full of great reads, including Cash Boost for Mull and Iona Projects, Mull Rally Hopes for 2019, Mull Pupil turns Teacher and Club has Focus on Rewilding Mull.
Leisure
Mull remembers…
Islanders celebrated the Battle’s Over event with an ’emotional ceremony’ at the harbour building in Tobermory on Saturday night.
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Nostalgia
Oban lockdown inspires tribute to ‘Scotland’s forgotten music genius’
The aim of this website is to remember the man and his music
Nostalgia
Own an old Campbell castle for the cost of London semi
Kilberry Castle’s history has got it all: knights, pirates, buried treasure, duels, cartoons, prison escapes, and the biggest selling piobraireachd book of all time.
Leisure
Did the world’s oldest man live to 180 on the Isle of Jura?
An attempt to solve a 400 year-old mystery.
Leisure
Tobar an Dualchais/Kist o Riches launches new website
The new online resource provides the sound of Scotland’s traditions.
Leisure
Youthwork on the waves recommences for Scotland’s sailing charity
MSP Stuart MacMillan commends charity for creative approach during pandemic
Outdoors
Enduring Lochaber’s horsefly hell for the sake of Ganges dolphins
Luke Coleman’s walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End, in aid of an endangered species of dolphin, looked like heaven – until he reached Lochaber
Leisure
Kilmartin opens treasure hunt trail
Based at 12 sites in and around Kilmartin Glen and Knapdale, this self-guided trail takes you on an amazing journey through the cultural and natural heritage world of mid Argyll
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Business support, just the job
Let’s get back to work! Whether you want to get a foot on the first step of the ladder, have been made redundant or are yearning to retrain, there is help available. The UK Government is working hand-in-hand with businesses to offer opportunities to young people.
Outdoors
‘The Feel Good Jog’: 40 marathons, 40 days, 40 gigs
Singer-songwriter ‘King Charles’ will gig after 40 marathons to fundraise for Regenerate, a charity which ‘creates opportunities for young people to thrive’
Leisure
A ‘work of art’ still growing strong
The roses are in bloom and flowerbeds are full to overflowing at Seil’s An Cala garden – a historic haven enclosed by the rock amphitheatre of Ellanabeich. As visitors begin flocking again to Scotland’s West Coast, The Oban Times interviews An Cala’s owner Sheila Downie, who has tended the gardens for more than 30 years, and is still going strong.
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Kerry beams her message from the ocean depths
The GRAB Trust will be working in partnership with the Darwin200 project, Marine Conservation, Society and several other ocean conservation organisations to supervise and conduct ocean research during the voyage.
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Lynx and beaver protection a big deal says alliance
Research suggests the Highlands has enough habitat to support around 400 lynx.
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West Coast Review
Here’s the June issue of The West Coast Review!
We have produced this issue as digital only – so please SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
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West Coast Review – May 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Learning locally – but remotely, Community Profile and Life through the Lens.
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West Coast Review – April 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Care in the Community, Healthy Oban and Easter Activities.
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West Coast Review – March 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including the BID4Oban 20 page pullout, Culture Countdown at Victory Hall and Join Oban’s Big Spring Clean.
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West Coast Review – February 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including What’s Next for Dunollie Wood?, Hope Kitchen Needs You and
Argyll Romance.
West Coast Review
What has Rotary achieved over the Festive Season?
Christmas is a very busy time for Rotary.
West Coast Review
Spend a romantic evening this Valentine’s at Aird’s Hotel
Having won a Good Hotel Guide award as the Most Romantic Hotel in Scotland and named Scottish Luxury Hotel 2020, why not treat yourselves to special evening at the Port Appin boutique hotel?
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West Coast Review – January 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including New Year New Focus, Book your Burns Night and Meet Flappy the Skate.
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West Coast Review – December 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Christmas What’s On, Shop Local for Festive Treats and Drivers Do Their Bit.