Morvern Lines – 6.8.20
The Oban Times and the St Kilda clearance – part one
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Get outdoors and improve the health of all the family
Summer is here and it is a great time to make some healthy changes.
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It’s time to enjoy a Great British family ‘staycation’
People are being encouraged to enjoy summer safely by exploring destinations closer to home.
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Islay Life gets back to ‘normal’
The island’s popular museum set to reopen on Monday July 27.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.