Two ferries to serve key Islay sailings again
The main ferry service to Islay from the mainland is expected to return to a two-vessel service on Thursday.
The Colonsay community has raised over £5,000 for a teacher and her family after their house burned down while they were away on holiday.
Traffic will be diverted along an alternate route via the A82, A85 and the A828.on Sunday November 5, from 7pm to 7am November 6.
On presenting the award, judges highlighted that they were impressed with MacPhee and Partners’ versatility, embracing technology, promoting wellbeing and demonstrating clear growth.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce review another highly productive week of inspiration and ideas.
Highlands and islands hospitality group awarded major accolade at industry awards
The Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards showcase and celebrate excellence and achievements in the food and drink industry across the region from world-renowned businesses to small innovative producers.
Now in its 20th year, the Hotels of the Year Scotland Awards honour the outstanding success, achievement and distinction across Scotland’s hotel and hospitality industry.
The new-look oban.org.uk features more engaging content than ever before and improved search engine optimisation (SEO) aligned to relevant trends, insights and analytics.
Glenan Wood is among more than 40 communities taking part in anniversary events.
VisitScotland’s latest insights show Scotland is increasingly popular with both international and domestic visitors as the clocks go back and the days get shorter.
The award follows a rigorous and lengthy analysis of the business’s social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency by the non-profit B Lab, and is based on a vision of creating a community of for-profit companies committed to redefining success in business beyond solely profit.
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives .” John 14: 27
But look at the stories of saints and we discover very ordinary people who found that, in their varied experiences of life, having faith in God helped them.
This time the topic was how can we, the Church, better walk with each other, including with other Christians, in order to proclaim the Good News more effectively today?
Reverend Alex MacCallum was originally baptised in Inveraray Parish Church and has many happy childhood memories of the area as his father was originally from the town.
Jesus said: “I have come that they might have life, life in all its fullness”,
John 10:10
To avoid unnecessary uncertainty the Highland Council has taken the decision to delay the re-scheduled opening until Saturday December 16.
The Kentallen & Duror Community Centre will be hosting their annual Arts and Crafts Fair later this week.
Allison Kane and Laura McKenzie from Care Lochaber spoke at a recent business lunch meeting.
The children from Willowview created this beautiful poppy which was placed at the Kilmore and Oban Church of Scotland on Sunday for Remembrance Day
The scheme has seen £1,010,913 invested in local Western Isles projects since 2008, with a further £26,350 provided so far in 2022/23.
Works will be undertaken between the hours of 0800 to 16:00hrs daily starting week commencing December 4.
Megan Macleod and Poppy Dennis (Fois), picked up £80 to help develop their range of locally themed mugs, coasters and aprons.
The festive affair brought smiles and sweets to all the children, while adults and kids alike donned creative costumes to enhance the spooky atmosphere.
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery life-saving support tops £1 million for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
The youngsters have been bringing a range of items and wrapping them in Christmas paper before sending them off through Blythswood.
The proposed development includes four affordable homes and two woodland crofts with croft houses.
The eye-catching two-piece is embarking on a fundraising odyssey throughout the UK – and possibly worldwide – for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
The Crofting Commission has appointed Gary Campbell as its new chief executive
Union identifies five key areas for agriculture as Parliament returns.
There are several options available to farmers to help them live alongside beavers and effectively mitigate their activity if required.
Over 50 teams from 11 clubs spread between Fort William and Campbeltown took part in the fourth annual festival at the North Connel venue
The rewards of the time spent outside are also worth pausing to acknowledge when they come.
Local authorities are at risk of bankruptcy if funding from the Scottish government is not improved, council leaders said
Around 40 Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) workers have secured a pay rise after an unanimous vote by Unite the Union members.
A report has found that alcohol played a role in an incident that saw a 5,344 tonne cargo ship ran aground near the Isle of Skye.
The passing of Dr John Adamson, on November 11 at the age of 87, is indeed a huge and sad loss to Kyle and Lochalsh, the communities which he served as a dedicated and highly respected general practitioner for almost 30 years.
A public vote to name the two new ferries that will serve the Isle of Harris and North Uist has been launched.
Pupils at Invergarry Primary School held a roadside demonstration recently as part of their campaign to cut the speed limit through their village.
The Kentallen & Duror Community Centre will be hosting their annual Arts and Crafts Fair later this week.
Allison Kane and Laura McKenzie from Care Lochaber spoke at a recent business lunch meeting.
One month until biggest single night of traditional music as Hoolie in the Hydro breaks own sales records
The countdown to Christmas has well and truly started in Oban, with around 5,000 people turning out for this year’s Reindeer Parade and Christmas lights switch-on.
Oban is bursting at the seams with seasonal cheer thanks to the town’s fun packed Winter Festival…
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A nurse at Easdale Medical Centre has won the Nurse of the Year award, bringing the trophy home to Luing after winning the accolade at the Scottish Health Awards.
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A farm manager from Dalmally tells us about the frightening moment that he realised that a massive landslide was heading right at him.
A farm manager from Dalmally tells us about the frightening moment that he realised that a massive landslide was heading right at him.
A national charity has slammed NHS cancer care cuts at Oban Hospital…
Hospital bosses in Oban are creating a new team of doctors to improve and transform patients’ experiences…
One of Oban’s longest running dentist surgeries is facing recruitment challenges and is now considering closure.
This week’s Oban Times includes lots of interesting news and photos for you as we bring news from SAMS where pupils from Oban High School were given the opportunity to be scientists for a day.
In this week’s Oban Times we welcome in the New Year with lots of news for you.
‘I wandered lonely as a copepod’: Marine sciences staff managed to flawlessly recite their love of the ocean.
Take a look back at some of the highlights this year.
Relive the celebrations after last night’s win over Nairn.
Some of Lochaber’s best known landmarks were lit up blue.
They arrived at the nest together shortly after 7pm on Thursday night.
Ian MacPhee spoke to the Lochaber Times about his new book celebrating the history of Ballachulish Camanachd Club.
Jon Cox, better known as “Loki Doki”, started fundraising for the club with his online fans.
More than 100 people stopped to lend a hand with the clean-up throughout the day on Saturday.