Radio play makes it to the small screen
Penguin Diplomacy, staring Mike Rowell and Sophie Caruana, will screen at 8pm tomorrow night (Friday, April 3) on the Oban Times Youtube Channel.
Leisure
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Opinion
Robert in Lockdown! – 2.4.20
Robert Robertson: self-isolation in Glasgow does have its benefits
Leisure
#Covidceilidh proves a hit across the globe
With venues shut, gigs cancelled and bookings up in smoke, traditional musicians are taking to social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to post impromptu concerts using the hashtag #COVIDceilidh.
Leisure
Art society call it a day after call for committee members fails
The Oban-based group will now be dissolved with any assets being distributed to other bodies with similar objectives over the next year.
Nostalgia
Smallpox claimed seven workers on the Isle of Mull
During the late Victorian period, there was a curious case of smallpox on the island of Mull.
News
Free stream of Penguin Diplomacy, a play by John Finnemore
The Oban Times video stream of the play begins at 8pm on Friday April 3 on this page…Don’t be late!
Outdoors
Population growth hope for community-owned Ulva
Policy Director of Community Land Scotland (CLS), Dr Calum MacLeod, announced encouraging results in a presentation at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday March 11.
Leisure
Eilean Dorcha Festival cancelled due to virus
Known as the ‘Friendly Festival’, the Benbecula-based music extravaganza had a host of top notch acts lined up for it’s 5th anniversary which will now take place in July 2021.
Outdoors
Nevis Hillwalking Club
Nevis Hillwalking Club has suspended all the events in its programme until further notice.
Leisure
Argyll author shares memories of sea and spider-silk
Signed copies of Marram will be available from Waterstones Oban shortly but in the meantime, you can pick up an unsigned copy from the shop, or order one from Waterstones.com.
Leisure
Book ‘Bafta’ for small publisher
Sandstone Press in Inverness scooped the title of Scotland’s Small Press winner in the British Book Awards.
Leisure
Island influences drive fast-paced children’s novel
Michael Riding bursts onto the scene with a fast-paced adventure story written specifically for easily distracted young readers.
News
West Highland Museum closed following COVID-19 outbreak
The popular West Highland Museum in Fort William reluctantly closed its doors to visitors on Monday.
Outdoors
Oban students benefit from expedition fund on Arctic club’s 50th year
Two students at the Scottish Association for Marine Science have been helped by the Scottish Arctic Club’s expedition fund.
FAB Guide
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.
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.
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – November 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Top boxing show, Barbara’s baking to improve mental health and Haldenby Strongman Challenge.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – October 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Colourful quilting for Project Linus, Shinty trophy returns and Lochaber Ideas Week 2019 pullout.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – September 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Lochaber & District Canine Society silver anniversary, Chernobyl child returns and Lochaber RFC Gold.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – August 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Caol’s Room 13 inspired by visit to Dhaka, School Bands summer concert and Lochaber Rural Education Trust.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – July 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Katie cuts ribbon on Puffin crossing, Wiggins Teape 1969 and Primary School Sports.
Leisure
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
Leisure
Original RET architect to speak at book festival
Roy Pedersen will take part in a session at West Over Sea on Mull next month.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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
Leisure
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.
Leisure
Mull and Iona Life – Autumn 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.
Nostalgia
Smallpox claimed seven workers on the Isle of Mull
During the late Victorian period, there was a curious case of smallpox on the island of Mull.
Nostalgia
Kinloch Castle appeal raises £1,000
Kinloch Castle is a late Victorian mansion located on the island of Rum.
Nostalgia
The legend of Bruce’s brooch
Bruce’s brooch was torn from his breast by a MacDougall when they were engaged in hand to hand combat.
Nostalgia
Comunn Eachdraidh history group launches on Isle of Coll
Coll History Group welcomes all ideas, stories or help from anyone with a link to the island.
Nostalgia
History of Gaelic school campaign launched
A new book, Às na Freumhan (From the Grassroots), follows the history of the campaign to establish an all-Gaelic school in Edinburgh.
Nostalgia
Fascinating history of Dunollie Castle
The castle is thought to have been built in the 12th century, although parts possibly date to the seventh.
Outdoors
Population growth hope for community-owned Ulva
Policy Director of Community Land Scotland (CLS), Dr Calum MacLeod, announced encouraging results in a presentation at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday March 11.
Outdoors
Nevis Hillwalking Club
Nevis Hillwalking Club has suspended all the events in its programme until further notice.
Outdoors
Oban students benefit from expedition fund on Arctic club’s 50th year
Two students at the Scottish Association for Marine Science have been helped by the Scottish Arctic Club’s expedition fund.
Outdoors
Argyll heritage projects can apply for share of £200,000
Applicants should demonstrate how their project will benefit the local community.
Leisure
Underwater acoustics hold audience entranced
Sounds of the Minke Whale was the latest topic at the local Scottish Wildlife Trust’s monthly meeting at Dunstaffnage.
Outdoors
Spirits soar on a walk on the wild side
There is an escapism in watching wildlife. Suddenly and unexpectedly absorbed, we can’t help but experience the world from another perspective.
Outdoors
Spike in interest for Oban’s Porcupines conference
The event, which usually takes place in England, will feature many local speakers, including representatives from the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust and the GRAB Trust.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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?
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
West Coast Review – November 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Oban Winter Festival preview, Remember loved ones with Light up a Life and Winter What’s On.
Leisure
West Coast Review – October 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Autumn Gardens, Christmas Party feature and Tea Break – Talking Teeth.
Leisure
West Coast Review – September 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Martyn’s Monday Club – A safe place to talk and Bookends Festival – Get Ready to Read.