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Glasgow Letter from Robert Robertson 23.05.19

May 22, 2019

Having a name like Robert Robertson can throw up its own unique challenges sometimes.

An evening of chat and chips with Alan McGee

May 21, 2019

Record labels, business, relationships and politics are all topics

Drivers warned to watch out for deer

May 20, 2019

Risk of collisions with animals increases sharply in May and June.

This week’s walks 23.05.19

May 20, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Mull songwriter launches new EP

May 18, 2019

Sam Hird releases five songs on Tob Records

Dìleab EP due out this summer

May 17, 2019

Dìleab EP Due out this summer

Columnists

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 16.05.19

May 17, 2019

Fixed link across Corran Narrows would be a bridge too far.

Skipinnish marks 20th anniversary with new album

May 16, 2019

Musicians ‘caman’ together for Oban Live shinty music exclusive

May 16, 2019

Fort Men’s Shed gives ex-soldier Stuart a new lease on life

May 16, 2019

A former soldier who lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan has praised the Men’s Shed group in Fort William for helping him reintegrate back into everyday life.

Exhibition to open in Stornoway

May 15, 2019

Palimpsest, featuring artwork by 24 artists from across Scotland and beyond, opens on Saturday May 18.

FAB Guide

Robot fun with One Button Benny at Waterstone’s

July 5, 2017

Author Alan Windram will be reading from his new children’s picture book for three to seven-year-olds.

FAB Guide

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.

Tayvallich artists open their doors for Argyll art show

August 16, 2018

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.

New exhibition explores Argyll coast

July 26, 2018

‘I hope Hush encourages the audience to connect with the physical place.’

Mull and Iona Glasgow Association ceilidh was huge success

February 23, 2017

It was the new era as Ross Wilson and his team presented the new committee’s first event.

Argyll brings in the new year in style

January 17, 2017

New Year fireworks display in Oban and Tobermory, Mull.

Jingle all the way at Oban High School’s Christmas dance

January 17, 2017

Youngsters kick-off the festive holidays at their Christmas Jingles.

Holiday West Highland

Holiday West Highland Spring 2019

April 18, 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.

September 28, 2018

Autumn 2018

March 29, 2018

The latest magazine is packed full on news and great ideas of places to visit this spring.

The Autumn edition of Holiday West Highland is out now!

August 22, 2017

The Summer 2017 Holiday West Highland is out now!

June 12, 2017

The Spring issue of Holiday West Highland is out now

April 10, 2017

January 18, 2017

Holiday West Highland Winter 2016 Version now available

Lochaber Life

Lochaber Life – May 2019

May 6, 2019

This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Father and son make SSDT debut, 125 years of West Highland Line and Ballachulish Camanachd Anniversary Book.

Lochaber Life – April 2019

April 5, 2019

This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Help Town Team with Floral Hanging Baskets, Bee Above the Door and Rebellion for Climate Change.

Lochaber Life – March 2019

February 28, 2019

This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including T-shirt selfies for Fire Service charity, Lochaber Women’s Aid 15 years on and Ben Nevis whisky success.

Lochaber Life – February 2019

January 31, 2019

This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Karate for All, Fort William Shinty Club part 2 and Fort William Mountain Festival.

Lochaber Life – January 2019

January 7, 2019

This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Josh cycles to success, Ski patrol ready for action on the slopes and Eddie ‘The Smiler’ Edwards.

Lochaber Life – December 2018

November 30, 2018

This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Fatball Feathered Friends, Christmas Recipe and Saturday Club Red Nose Reindeer Hunt.

Lochaber Life – November 2018

October 29, 2018

November 2018

Lochaber Life – September 2018

October 25, 2018

This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Glengarry Flower Festival, Lochaber from Above and The Bard of Bogmonie.

Lochaber Life – October 2018

October 25, 2018

This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including New Age of Steam, Ideas Week programme and Slug Survey.

Lochaber Life – August 2018

August 1, 2018

August 2018

Mull and Iona Life

Justice for Elsie a step closer thanks to sibling strength

April 25, 2019

Anne Cleave, from Mull, is looking for long awaited answers at new inquest

Mull and Iona Life – Spring 2019

April 18, 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.

Mull remembers…

December 14, 2018

Islanders celebrated the Battle’s Over event with an ’emotional ceremony’ at the harbour building in Tobermory on Saturday night.

A message from An Tobar

December 12, 2018

Tobermory lights up for Christmas

December 6, 2018

Festive shopping night is a huge success.

Mull and Iona Life – Autumn 2018

November 28, 2018

The Autumn issue of Mull & Iona Life is packed full of great reads, including Mull Mod’s 80th anniversary, Ulva Ferry project and Discovering why Basking Sharks come to Scotland.

Life in a Day: new dance work at Mull Theatre

May 18, 2018

Mull’s Columba Centre takes on new lease of life

May 2, 2018

Mull artists officially opened new gallery and shop in Fionnphort on Saturday (May 5).

March 29, 2018

Read the magazine here.

Your recycling questions answered: part 2

March 10, 2018

Not sure what you can & can’t recycle on Mull & Iona? Don’t know how & where you can recycle? Well, here are some answers…

Nostalgia

Access to The Archive is yours for the asking

May 23, 2019

Information can be accessed at Argyll and Bute Council’s Manse Brae area office in Lochgilphead.

Columnists

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 16.05.19

May 17, 2019

Fixed link across Corran Narrows would be a bridge too far.

Castle to host Gaelic Arts Week

May 12, 2019

Something for everyone in new programme celebrating the traditional Gaelic arts.

Highlands museum celebrates Canada connections

April 28, 2019

Macphersons in Canada tells the story of the impact members of one clan have had over Canada’s landscapes and history.

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 25.04.19

April 26, 2019

Spotting a rare moorland visitor to Argyll.

Conference celebrates Scotland’s archives

April 21, 2019

Why Archives Matter: Heritage, Memory and Identity was the second in a series of conferences to promote the importance and usefulness of archives.

Columnists

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 18.04.19

April 20, 2019

What is the meaning of these names?

Forces veterans wanted for heritage initiative

April 14, 2019

Poppyscotland is on the lookout for veterans from every conflict since 1939.

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 11.04.19

April 13, 2019

One recumbent slab in particular catches the eye as on it there is a skeleton.

Retired teacher unearths Marquis family roots

April 9, 2019

His grandfather, Angus Marquis, born in Tarbert in 1901, was descended from a long line of Loch Fyne fishermen.

Outdoors

Drivers warned to watch out for deer

May 20, 2019

Risk of collisions with animals increases sharply in May and June.

This week’s walks 23.05.19

May 20, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

This week’s walks 16.05.19

May 13, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Wildlife trails re-open to lead visitors to beaver family lodge

May 11, 2019

Barnluasgan car park and trails re-open after extensive upgrade.

Celebrate National Walking Month at Scotland’s nature jewels

May 11, 2019

Scottish Natural Heritage is urging people to get outside at one of Scotland’s stunning nature reserves.

Foresters can help deliver low-carbon farming

May 10, 2019

A new group will be established to trail and develop ideas on farms which could provide solutions to help climate change mitigation.

This week’s walks 09.05.19

May 6, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Enchanting garden opens with spring in each step

May 2, 2019

Yvonne Anderson from Scotland’s Gardens Scheme previews this weekend’s open day.

Stargazing on Tiree is tumbling into infinity

May 1, 2019

The Milky Way blasts its way through the heavens like a slow-motion glitter cannon.

First Hebridean Whisky Festival is a dram fine idea

May 1, 2019

Spread between the four distilleries along the Hebridean Whisky Trail, the festival will feature free tours, tastings, music, casks and special events.

West Coast Review

West Coast Review – May 2019

April 30, 2019

This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Beautiful Gardens at their Best, Day Trip to Taynuilt, and Inside Oban’s MS Therapy Centre.

West Coast Review – April 2019

April 5, 2019

This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Oban Mountain Rescue get Ready for Summer, Easter Feis at 25, and Life Through the Lens from 1969.

West Coast Review – March 2019

February 28, 2019

This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Keep Oban beautiful join the spring clean, Oban and Lorn Lions, and a 20-page BID4Oban special.

West Coast Review – February 2019

January 31, 2019

This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Haiti: from hunger to hope, Behind the Scenes at Rockfield’s Shop and Tea Break.

West Coast Review – January 2019

January 7, 2019

This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Transforming little lives, A splash on the wild side and Life through the lens (1998).

West Coast Review – December 2018

November 29, 2018

This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including What Knapdale’s beavers did next, St Conan’s tree festival and Help and Hope at Christmas.