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Leisure

Artist centre’s talk on Bute Archive

January 15, 2019

American multimedia artist Whitney McVeigh’s exhibition and talk is part of trust’s expanded contemporary visual arts programme.

Outdoors

This week’s walks – week 03

January 14, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Nostalgia

Highlanders feature in biographical dictionary

January 14, 2019

The latest update of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography was published last week.

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.

Gallery

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.

Gallery

New exhibition explores Argyll coast

July 26, 2018

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

Gallery

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.

Gallery

Argyll brings in the new year in style

January 17, 2017

New Year fireworks display in Oban and Tobermory, Mull.

Gallery

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

September 28, 2018

Autumn 2018

Holiday West Highland

March 29, 2018

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

Holiday West Highland

The Autumn edition of Holiday West Highland is out now!

August 22, 2017

Holiday West Highland

The Summer 2017 Holiday West Highland is out now!

June 12, 2017

Holiday West Highland

The Spring issue of Holiday West Highland is out now

April 10, 2017

Holiday West Highland

January 18, 2017

Holiday West Highland Winter 2016 Version now available

Lochaber Life

Leisure

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.

Leisure

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.

Leisure

Lochaber Life – November 2018

October 29, 2018

November 2018

Leisure

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.

Leisure

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.

Leisure

Lochaber Life – August 2018

August 1, 2018

August 2018

Lochaber Life

Lochaber Life – May edition

June 28, 2018

Your community magazine

Lochaber

Lochaber Life – July 2018

June 28, 2018

Your community magazine

Lochaber

Lochaber Life – June 2018

June 28, 2018

Your community magazine

Lochaber Life

March 29, 2018

The latest magazine is packed full of news and things to see and do, so what are you waiting for…

Mull and Iona Life

Leisure

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.

Mull and Iona Life

A message from An Tobar

December 12, 2018

Mull and Iona Life

Tobermory lights up for Christmas

December 6, 2018

Festive shopping night is a huge success.

Leisure

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.

Leisure

Life in a Day: new dance work at Mull Theatre

May 18, 2018

Leisure

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).

Mull and Iona Life

March 29, 2018

Read the magazine here.

Mull and Iona Life

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…

Mull and Iona Life

Mull reuse and recycling project help to save the planet

March 10, 2018

Project highlights include installing food composters which will, over time, reduce the amount of food waste going to landfill.

Districts

New public access defibrillator for Gribun

December 4, 2017

A new defibrillator has been installed inside the former BT phone box thanks to Jacqui Farquhar.

Nostalgia

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 03

January 19, 2019

It doesn’t matter how wealthy you are or what you own – if you are unwell, everything else pales into insignificance.

Nostalgia

Highlanders feature in biographical dictionary

January 14, 2019

The latest update of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography was published last week.

Columnists

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 02

January 12, 2019

There were more than 80 native Highland dyes of almost every procurable shade.

Nostalgia

New book puts photos in the frame

January 5, 2019

The unique photographs of Archie Chisholm have been brought into public view as a body of work.

Nostalgia

New accolade for Culloden battle site

January 3, 2019

The site of one of Scotland’s most important historical events has been awarded Museum Accreditation.

Leisure

The Iolaire Disaster – 100 Years On

January 3, 2019

Following this week’s memorial to those who lost their lives in the Iolaire disaster, Eric MacIntyre reflects on the disaster and the book The Darkest Dawn, which offers a definitive account of the tragedy.

News

Interactive map features film and historic locations

December 24, 2018

The launch of the online guide by VisitScotland is set to inspire visitors to explore the real history of the 14th-century king behind the Netflix film.

Nostalgia

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 51

December 22, 2018

If the great St Patrick was indeed born in Banavie it is surely to Lochaber’s advantage to make this more widely known.

Nostalgia

Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber week 50

December 15, 2018

Old buildings speak to us of another time, of particular events and even of historical characters.

Nostalgia

Visualising the Iolaire 100 years on – a tragedy of the First World War

December 13, 2018

Scottish researchers have created a digital visualisation revealing the untold stories of those who died following the sinking of HMY Iolaire.

Outdoors

This week’s walks – week 04

January 21, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Outdoors

UK’s only polar bear cub celebrates first birthday

January 21, 2019

Hamish took his first steps outside in March and has since attracted more than 200,000 visitors to the park.

Outdoors

Argyll residents urged to watch the birds

January 21, 2019

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the largest garden wildlife citizen science project.

Outdoors

This week’s walks – week 03

January 14, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Outdoors

Council challenged over iconic glen

January 11, 2019

Mountaineers say Highland Council needs to protect Glen Etive.

Outdoors

Applications sought for rural grant funds

January 10, 2019

The Prince’s Countryside Fund is open for grant applications until February 21.

Outdoors

High-altitude forest to save rare trees and help wildlife

January 10, 2019

10,000 rare mountain trees supporting wildlife, including golden eagles and mountain hares, are to be planted.

Outdoors

Lee is the new Active Nation Commissioner for Scotland

January 8, 2019

New post aims to get people walking and cycling.

Outdoors

This week’s walks – week 02

January 7, 2019

Get out and about with an organised hike.

Districts

Leisure

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.

Leisure