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Oban

Bookmark Bookends for an entertaining week ahead

September 18, 2019

Festival founder Joy Cameron and her army of helpers have been busy lining up authors for the literary event’s latest chapter.

News

Revolutionary design earns Finlay a place on awards shortlist

September 18, 2019

Game of tones recognised by College Development Network.

News

St Columba’s reveals new catchment area

September 17, 2019

The whole mainland area of Oban High Schools catchment area is now covered in the new catchment area as well as islands that do not require hostel accommodation for their children.

News

Birthday bell for baby born on Oban lifeboat

September 18, 2019

Kerrie MacGillivray was born on September 13 2001

Districts

Oban lifeboat comes to the aid of two yachts and a fishing vessel

September 17, 2019

all of the vessels suffered some kind of mechanical failure

News

Man jailed after hitting a police officer in the face with a drink

September 17, 2019

Leigh Marshall was sentenced to eight months in jail for carrying out three separate crimes

News

Islay birthday gift boosts diecast show donations

September 17, 2019

Heather Campbell from Bowmore was so moved when she read about Brian’s Motor Neurones battle in The Oban Times and how the diecast model show was trying to help, that she asked wellwishers to donate money instead of giving her birthday presents.

News

Charity has heart to heart with public

September 17, 2019

ABCD (Argyll Beats Cardiovascular Disease) organised a number of have-a-go demonstrations at Lorn and Isles Hospital on Sunday to raise awareness of its work.

News

College drives forward its resource efficiency

September 16, 2019

Argyll and Bute councillor is urging the local authority to make provision for more electric car charging points.

Announcements

Announcements – September 5, 2019

September 6, 2019

Announcements – August 29, 2019

September 6, 2019

Announcements – August 22, 2019

August 23, 2019

Announcements – August 15, 2019

August 15, 2019

Announcements – August 8, 2019

August 9, 2019

Announcements – August 1, 2019

August 5, 2019

Announcements – July 25, 2019

July 25, 2019

Announcements – July 18, 2019

July 25, 2019

Announcements – 11 July, 2019

July 12, 2019

Announcements – July 4, 2019

July 5, 2019

Business

Gastro pub of the year for Ben Cruachan Inn

September 13, 2019

The annual Food Awards Scotland recognise establishments with a range of awards and accolades from across the vibrant Scottish food scene.

Business

Staff given stake in Highlands and Islands TV firm

September 13, 2019

MacTV has become Scotland’s latest employee-owned business.

Business

MSP hits out at criminals targeting business due to bank closures

September 13, 2019

Businesses that deal in cash are especially vulnerable because there appears to be increase in break-ins.

Business

MacLeods sow the seed for plant-based business

September 12, 2019

Vegan bed and breakfast proprietors promote ‘harmlessness,’ in Argyll

Business

Sweet sizzle of success for Coll’s ‘house by the sea’

September 11, 2019

Paula Smalley is now looking to cook up a storm in a Master Chef style cook-off

Business

Award-winning Islay hotel ready to expand

September 6, 2019

Glenegedale House will have an additional rooms and a new bar and restaurant.

Business

Argyll renewables firm expands

September 5, 2019

RPL has identified a new market in providing replacement parts and consumables.

Business

World’s first tourist chatbot is launched

September 3, 2019

‘The bot is pretty good at understanding people, just don’t swear at him or ask him where his troosers are!’

Business

Lochaber firms invited to innovation workshop

September 2, 2019

The workshop forms part of the Co-Innovate programme.

Business

Oban firm expands expertise in marine 3-D modelling

September 2, 2019

Church

Thought for the week 12.09.19

September 15, 2019

By celebrating the Lord’s Day, we also spiritually equip ourselves to liberate others.

Church

Thought for the Week 05.09.19

September 8, 2019

May the church be the place of acceptance, forgiveness and understanding.

Church

Thought for the week 22.08.19

August 25, 2019

Faith endures, and it is reinforced whenever we turn our hearts towards heaven breaking through.

Church

Thought for the Week – 15.8.19

August 13, 2019

Church

Thought for the week – 08.08.19

August 11, 2019

True knowledge of the Father always emerges as compassion and love for all our brothers and sisters.

Church

Thought for the week – 01.08.19

August 4, 2019

It’s sometimes said that nothing seems to slip into the past so quickly as a holiday so thank goodness, or thank God, for memories.

Church

Thought for the week – 25.07.19

July 28, 2019

Church

Tobermory RNLI set for lifeboat day

July 24, 2019

This year’s Tobermory Lifeboat Day theme is Harry Potter!

Church

Rotarians boost Oban Gaelic Choir

July 23, 2019

Oban Rotary, in line with its tradition of supporting such initiatives, donated £500 to the cost of the choir’s trip to Estonia.

Church

Highland minister awarded honorary doctorate

July 21, 2019

In her role at Dornoch Cathedral, Very Reverend Susan Brown conducted a marriage ceremony for Madonna and Guy Ritchie.

Districts

District news – Week 38, 2019

September 18, 2019

Districts

Roy Bridge cottage voted best in Scotland

September 16, 2019

Nick, Sue and Amy Hunt picked up an award for their property in Roy Bridge.

Districts

Ardnamurchan Library Summer Reading Challenge Blasts off and lands safely!

September 16, 2019

The library hosted other events for children over the summer

Districts

Four men and their dogs went to climb a mountain

September 15, 2019

Rotarians make a huge sustained effort for something we take for granted, a clean drink of water.

Districts

Blooming marvellous floral feast

September 15, 2019

Entries down but St Oran’s Connel and Dunbeg Flower Show was enjoyed by all

Districts

Entries up at Glengarry Produce Show 2019

September 8, 2019

There was a good turnout at this year’s event.

Districts

Lochgilphead pool expansion gets go ahead

September 8, 2019

A new front entrance pavilion, a community café, and new staff facilities and changing areas are all on the agenda for the Mid Argyll Community Pool.

Districts

Lochaber Coastal Rowing Club starts to make a splash

September 5, 2019

Lochaber Coastal Rowing club began with the idea, back in 2016, of building and rowing a skiff for those in and around the area.

Districts

Margaret bids farewell to Lochaber Rotary

September 3, 2019

Last week saw Rotarian Margaret Boyd’s last attendance at the weekly business lunch meeting of Lochaber Rotary Club.

Districts

District news – Week 36, 2019

September 3, 2019

A round-up of community news

Farming

Around the markets 19.09.19

September 17, 2019

Latest prices paid for livestock at Oban, Dalmally, Tiree and Portree.

Farming

Mull Sheepdog Trials celebrates 110 years

September 5, 2019

Weather and ferries fail to dampen spirits on the day.

Farming

Dalmally show will go on but bring your wellies, say officials

September 4, 2019

All systems go as Dalmally Agricultural Show gets set to defy the weather

Farming

Clouds part for sunny and busy Lochaber Agricultural Show

August 29, 2019

After a pretty miserable week of drizzling rain and mist, Saturday saw the clouds part to let the sun beam down on the show field at Happy Valley for the 122nd staging of the Lochaber Agricultural Show and Family Fun Day.

Farming

All set for the 2019 Lochaber Agricultural Show

August 22, 2019

Farming

Around the markets 22.08.19

August 19, 2019

The latest prices paid for livestock at Oban and Tiree.

Farming

Around the Markets – 18.7.19

July 16, 2019

Farming

Appreciate us or lose us

July 16, 2019

That’s the message from NFUS vice-president Martin Kennedy as he uses his blog to highlight the uphill battle Scotland’s farmers and crofters are facing.

Farming

NFUS welcomes pledge for Scots farmers

July 9, 2019

Union seeks greater clarity on how Boris Johnson’s support promise could be funded.

Farming

White-tailed eagles do kill healthy sheep stocks, say reports

July 4, 2019

The union says the documents give valuable insight into the work that is underway to deal with the problems caused by some eagles and states clearly for the first time that they do predate healthy sheep and lambs.

Lochaber

Leisure

Snapshots of luck and opportunity at Norrie Maclaren’s Acharacle exhibition

September 18, 2019

‘A Conversation Around Luck’ is now open at Resipole Gallery in Acharacle.

Lochaber

Lochaber Ladies Who Lunch raise £5,000 for Marie Curie

September 17, 2019

Over 100 local ladies got their glad rags on last Saturday and escaped the wind and rain to enjoy a fabulous afternoon fundraising in the region of £5,000 for Marie Curie.

Lochaber

Fort William judo coach continues to inspire

September 17, 2019

Rebecca won the Young Coach of the Year award last year.

Lochaber

Western Isles grant funding up for grabs

September 16, 2019

A maximum of £2,000 grant funding is available.

Lochaber

Victim of road crash on Lewis named as Anglesey holidaymaker

September 16, 2019

Police Scotland have confirmed the identity of the man who died following a road crash on Lewis on Wednesday, September 11.

Lochaber

Scottish Government pledges £3m to rural tourism

September 15, 2019

They have also promised to create free open public wi-fi systems on the North Coast 500.

Lochaber

Kim’s colourful garden tops council competition

September 15, 2019

Kim Kennedy won the prize vouchers.

Lochaber

Police help Ardnamurchan youngsters arrest the slide

September 15, 2019

Leisure

Creative director change heralds new era for Skye arts

September 14, 2019

Marie Lewis takes over the reins in November.

Lochaber

MSP calls for urgent ferry review

September 13, 2019

Rhoda Grant said islands are already seeing the consequences of the stretched capacity.

Royal National Mod

News

Campaign to raise £8,000 for talented clarsach player

October 25, 2018

Meredith Kiemer won numerous competitions at this year’s Royal National Mòd.

News

Royal National Mòd in Dunoon comes to a close

October 25, 2018

Somewhere in the region of up to £2 million expected to have been generated for the local economy

News

From Stone Ridge USA to Dunoon

October 24, 2018

James Duff from Stone Ridge, USA, loves attending the Mod

Royal National Mod

My Mòd with Robert Robertson

October 24, 2018

A Mòd of wardrobe malfunctions caught on camera.

News

Oban Gaelic Choir’s performance at the Mòd is going viral

October 23, 2018

People are loving their cover of Niteworks’ Maraiche – it has been viewed more than 44,000 times on social media.

News

Royal National Mod competitions come to a close

October 19, 2018

Friday saw week of competitions come to a close.

News

Stuffed teddies prove lucky at this year’s Royal National Mòd

October 18, 2018

Two Rockfield pupils said ‘Oscar the Mòd dog’ helped them both win a trophy.

News

Allan’s Mod

October 18, 2018

Ailean Caimbeul from this year’s Royal National Mod in Dunoon.

News

Mod results – week 42

October 18, 2018

Results from competitions on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.

News

Young people have their say at Royal National Mòd in Dunoon

October 17, 2018

A young person’s committee was set up to help the event reach a younger audience

Video

Lochaber

WATCH: Loch Arkaig Ospreys season summary

September 11, 2019

Take a look back at some of the highlights this year.

Football

WATCH: Fans and players celebrate historic victory at Claggan Park

August 1, 2019

Relive the celebrations after last night’s win over Nairn.

Lochaber

WATCH: Lochaber landmarks shine blue for World Parkinson’s Day

April 12, 2019

Some of Lochaber’s best known landmarks were lit up blue.

Lochaber

WATCH: Osprey pair Louis and Aila back at Loch Arkaig

April 5, 2019

They arrived at the nest together shortly after 7pm on Thursday night.

Lochaber

VIDEO: Author discusses Ballachulish Camanachd Club 125th anniversary book

March 20, 2019

Ian MacPhee spoke to the Lochaber Times about his new book celebrating the history of Ballachulish Camanachd Club.

Lochaber

WATCH: Virtual football manager Loki Doki visits Fort William FC

March 15, 2019

Jon Cox, better known as “Loki Doki”, started fundraising for the club with his online fans.

Lochaber

WATCH: Families turn out in force for Stramash fire clean-up

January 28, 2019

More than 100 people stopped to lend a hand with the clean-up throughout the day on Saturday.

Lochaber

WATCH: Stunning video entry shows off best of Lochaber landscape

January 21, 2019

Anna Wells’ short film has been entered into the British Mountaineering Council’s “Women in Adventure” competition.

Leisure

Oban Winter Festival 2017…so far!

November 24, 2017

Don’t miss out on this weekend’s activities.

Video

Birds-eye view of Dunollie

February 4, 2017

Dunollie Castle from the air