Morvern Lines – 6.8.20
The Oban Times and the St Kilda clearance – part one
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 31st July 2020
More madcap banter from the OT team this week including Kathie having quandaries over whether or not to curb her wanderlust this weekend as she ponders a day trip to Gigha, Ellis needs to decide quick whether or not to dash back to the charity shop to buy that chunk of carved wood that no words ‘not even for Ellis’ can describe and Martin is Ballachulish-bound – but not in an inflatable kayak.
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Islay Life gets back to ‘normal’
The island’s popular museum set to reopen on Monday July 27.
Leisure
A sign of peace from arty Aska
Half the money raised from the sale of 25 large limited edition prints of Lismore Rainbow will be put towards the creation of an outdoor area for residents of Glen Iosal.
Leisure
Wildfire Sessions journey on to new EP
By Road, Sky or Sea is a distinctive sounding entry into the rock/pop genre, from summery sounding pop songs to a dark waltz.
Leisure
Whatever the question – Music is the Answer
Scottish artists line up to take part in new stream series from iconic locations.
Leisure
Documentary explores ‘remarkable’ friendship with Whisky Galore author
Solas explores the life of the American folklorist Margaret Faye Shaw and her friendship with Whisky Galore author Compton Mackenzie.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 24th July 2020
Kathie gets the wobbles in this week’s Podcast after a too close for comfort encounter with a creature of the deep
Leisure
Karen gets in tune during lockdown
Karen Steven’s New Scottish Fiddle Tunes was published last week.
Leisure
Fèis Rois celebrates Cèilidh Trail’s 21st anniversary
Arts organisation to release double CD compilation album and host online concert to mark milestone of pioneering traditional music programme.
Leisure
Creative writing – how to begin
Seil author Kenneth Stevens offers this advice to help you start your creative writing journey.
Leisure
Hidden treasures sought for new TV show
Every episode will tell stories and celebrate those hidden gems in what is guaranteed to be a surprising and uplifting journey of discovery.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 10th July 2020
Some more silly banter about what the team is thinking about doing this weekend Ellis, Fiona and Steevie are back with their interesting mix of chat and information and recommendations.
Leisure
Oban music lovers hit Spotify with crazy collaboration
After putting out a request through the Information Oban Facebook group 4below bassist Andy Bruce was staggered by the response.
Nostalgia
A year without the Games…
Sadly, all Highland Games in Scotland have been cancelled in 2020 because of coronavirus, therefore, a good moment to reflect on past times and the future of these events.
Leisure
Documentary tracks Lewis musician in USA
The release of his debut album Bloodlines took Colin Macleod to some of the world’s biggest stages, including New York and Texas, and a performance on the Late Late Show with James Corden.
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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.
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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.
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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.
News
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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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
Islay Life gets back to ‘normal’
The island’s popular museum set to reopen on Monday July 27.
Nostalgia
A year without the Games…
Sadly, all Highland Games in Scotland have been cancelled in 2020 because of coronavirus, therefore, a good moment to reflect on past times and the future of these events.
News
Old cottage walls reveal paper from 1914
The faded newsprint, some of which is clearly dated January 3, 1914, reveals a Caledonian Railway timetable for the Callandar to Oban Line.
Nostalgia
Freya Stark: Into the valley of the assassins
Freya Stark’s curiosity about little-known regions often propelled her into uncharted territory: ignoring the dire warnings of friends and diplomats.
News
Centenarian Cathie celebrates 100 years of life in Latharna
Despite being in lockdown Cathy Potter has many happy memories of her life in Lorn to fall back on and, thanks to her daughter Kareen, can share just a few with the Oban Times ahead of her big day.
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Outdoors
Pupils to help bring back native oysters to Loch Craignish
Over the next five years, the charity Seawilding, is planning to restore the native oyster beds at Loch Craignish with an exciting plan to reintroduce one million native oysters.
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Yacht Club members get back to messing about on the water
Lochaber Yacht Club (LYC) members took to the loch for an afternoon of planned, socially distanced sailing.
Lochaber
Is the future bright for active travel in Fort William?
The future for active travel in Fort William could be bright, but it requires long-term planning and the funding to take it forward.
Leisure
Antarctica’s ‘green snow’ could spread with global warming
Dr Matt Davey comes to the Oban-based institute from the University of Cambridge and has published findings in the journal Nature Communications that show the current distribution of the algae and how they are likely to spread as the global temperature increases.
News
Sit in the middle of Glen Lonan for a while – April 24,2020
Take a couple of minutes out of your day to marvel in the beauty of Glen Lonan in this 360 degree video.
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A drive through Glen Lonan April 24, 2020
A view from a 360 Camera on the way to work one morning during lockdown through Glen Lonan. A traffic jam with a little difference…
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Grimsay Boat Haven organise virtual launch
Video of the Boat Haven includes a tour of the boats on display.
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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?
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.