Ormaig landart film goes online
The project measures 150m x 150m and eco-friendly lime whitewash tinged with pink was used to paint the stumps that look like dots from a distance forming a full circle.
News
Business
Timber transport partnership funding to benefit Morvern
The plan is to build a forest road connecting up three timber producing forests on Morvern, which will then take the timber to a floating pier where the timber can be loaded onto ships.
News
Patients contacted after nurse tests positive for Covid
The incident triggered an immediate investigation and started standard procedures to keep patients and staff safe.
Oban
Countdown starts for The Big Quiz Night
Due to Covid restrictions, this year’s quiz will take place virtually, via Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Microsoft Teams or Facebook Live.
BOBcast
BOBcast – Episode 16 – “Challenging Times”
The team are back discussing all things Bob MacIntyre – plus Fiona’s BOBcast golf challenge with contributions from Steven Wilson and Barry Whenman from Craignure Golf Club
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 21st October 2020
Kathie, Ellis and Fiona are back to discuss what’s coming up in this week’s Oban Times which includes, Ganavan, Sports, Covid-19 positive tests and FIona’s golf challenge
News
First look inside active travel carriages
The eye-catching livery depicts typical Highland scenery along with some of the best-known visible landmarks along the West Highland Line.
News
Willy’s Wander for veterans smashes target
Willy Munro took eight hours, eight minutes and 51 seconds to finish the 26 mile walk
News
Funding boost on the cards for Mary’s Meals
Each year Alba sells a specially chosen range of charity christmas cards where 50p from every pack goes to the charity helping feed over a million children in need, every day, around the world.
News
Mull’s two new plays tread the digital boards
Audience members are able to purchase tickets through An Tobar & Mull Theatre’s website www.comar.co.uk.
Business
Timber transport partnership funding to benefit Morvern
The plan is to build a forest road connecting up three timber producing forests on Morvern, which will then take the timber to a floating pier where the timber can be loaded onto ships.
Business
£1m fund to ‘love’ town centres
Grants of between £500 and £5,000 will be given out as part of the ‘Scotland Loves Local’ scheme.
Business
Business must adjust fast to survive, finds survey
50 per cent of Scottish businesses had a plan if a localised lockdown was imposed.
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Business
£40m business fund opens
Applications will close on Tuesday, November 3 and there are two types of support available.
Business
Face coverings extended to workplace canteens and corridors
New rules for workplaces effective from Friday and Monday.
News
Awards joy for island’s energy project
North Uist Development Company and its UistWind project have been shortlisted.
Business
‘One Lochaber’ leadership programme evolves
The aim of the programme is to give businesses the capability to lead through uncertain times.
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Church
Thought for the Week – 15.10.20
Reverend Donald McCorkindale, Strontian, Ardgour and Morvern Parishes, Church of Scotland.
Church
Thought for the week – 17.9.20
Reverend Morag Muirhead, Ordained Local Minister at Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church of Scotland, Fort William, linked with Kilmonivaig CofS.
Church
Thought for the week – 10.9.20
Reverend Anthony M. Jones, BD (Hons), D.P.S., Dip Theol, Cert Min (Oxon), F.R.S.A, Glengarry Parish Church of Scotland
Church
Though for the Week – 20.8.20
Reverend Marion Kinnear, Auxilliary Minister Presbytery of Lochaber.
Lochaber
Participants in successful virtual Archaeology Festival are thanked
The archaeology festival comprised a series of 12 online evening talks organised by council’s Historic Environment Team, celebrating recent archaeological discoveries and the heritage of the Highlands.
Lochaber
Ardnamurchan High’s Bethan scoops LHA annual academic achievement award
Bethan White is now heading t o to Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the end of S5 with six Highers and one Advanced Higher at A.
Lochaber
Glenfinnan Community Council holds October meeting
There was a wide range of issues discussed at Glenfinnan Community Council’s monthly meeting for October.
Districts
There’s plenty to go round say food charity
If you or someone you know needs help with food please contact Hope Kitchen on 01631 565 730 Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.
Districts
Tidy sum raised for Sophie’s Trust
Lee McKillop has been taking part in a litter pick charity challenge in the area for the last three years and her 2019/2020 effort has surpassed her target of £250 by quite a margin.
News
Chippy cheer for Ardchattan residents
A very kind donation from Lodge St Modan 985 (Taynuilt) was used to provide fish and chips to many households in the Benderloch, Barcaldine and North Connel area.
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Lochaber
Banavie pupils put best foot forward for cancer support
The class raised over £2400 for Macmillan Cancer Support as friends and family sponsored them through Justgiving.
Districts
Scottish Canals staff discover magical ‘Nessie Food’ at Fort Augustus base
It’s thought that the unique foodstuff holds magical powers which come to life when
submerged in Loch Ness. The legend goes that if you throw the food into the loch, you may be able to spot the Loch Ness Monster herself.
Lochaber
Plockton and Lochalsh district news
A round-up of local district news from the Plockton and Lochalsh areas.
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Farming
National Sheep Association tackles Scottish Lynx release plan
Move follows the launch of Lynx UK Trust’s consultation on the reintroduction of Lynx in Central Scotland.
Farming
Young crofters gather to share and inspire
Four sessions, using Zoom, will cover a range of topics and offer a variety of formats. Participants can join for the whole day, running from 10am to 4pm, or individual sessions.
Farming
Supporting green innovation in farming
The new funding will drive forward innovation in farming and food production and help agricultural businesses contribute to the green economic recovery by farming more sustainably.
Farming
Time to discuss agri-environment future measures is right now
Future agri-environment measures must enable farmers and crofters to play their key role in managing a significant majority of Scotland’s environmental interests, writes Environment and Land Use committee chairman, Angus MacFadyen, a hill farmer from near Oban.
Farming
Agriculture must be front and centre of new land use partnership
The call comes after the Scottish Land Commission (SLC) published an interim report on Regional Land Use Partnerships (RLUPs).
News
Sheep worrying a ‘scourge’ on agriculture – Forbes
MSP encourages people to add views to consultation as statistics show 40 per cent rise in worrying attacks
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Gallery
Sporting youngsters set example at Lochnell Football Festival
Over 50 teams from 11 clubs spread between Fort William and Campbeltown took part in the fourth annual festival at the North Connel venue
Lochaber
Highland library operator welcomes reports
Prior to lockdown, High Life Highland was operating 40 public libraries and 22 school libraries across the Highlands, as well as serving more rural communities through its eight mobile library units.
Lochaber
Warning to landowners as council greenlights 2021 visitor plan
A multi-agency environmental health group was also established to co-ordinate enforcement and communications on ‘dirty camping’ issues and to share best practice.
Lochaber
Massive power project finally approved but concerns remain
Councillor Ben Thompson said that If SSE does decide to press on with the increased scheme,, Coire Glas will have a massive impact on the Lochaber economy for a decade at least.
Business
Timber transport partnership funding to benefit Morvern
The plan is to build a forest road connecting up three timber producing forests on Morvern, which will then take the timber to a floating pier where the timber can be loaded onto ships.
Leisure
Curtain comes down on 2020 Virtual Mod
Organisers say everything ran smoothly and that it was a joy to showcase some of the fantastic performances.
Lochaber
Shining a light on Scotland’s hills
Hill walkers urged not to be left in the dark after the clocks go back.
News
First look inside active travel carriages
The eye-catching livery depicts typical Highland scenery along with some of the best-known visible landmarks along the West Highland Line.
News
All or nothing for Killundine project
The project has been promised £1m from the Scottish Land Fund, but must find the remaining £1.7m before the end of October in order to secure the funds.
News
Overnight surfacing planned for A82 north of Spean Bridge
Set to begin on Sunday, October 25, overnight road closures will be in place for safety each week, Sunday to Thursday, 8pm-6am, with works amnesties to be implemented.
BOBcast
BOBcast – Episode 16 – “Challenging Times”
The team are back discussing all things Bob MacIntyre – plus Fiona’s BOBcast golf challenge with contributions from Steven Wilson and Barry Whenman from Craignure Golf Club
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 21st October 2020
Kathie, Ellis and Fiona are back to discuss what’s coming up in this week’s Oban Times which includes, Ganavan, Sports, Covid-19 positive tests and FIona’s golf challenge
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Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 14th October 2020
his week Ellis and Fiona discuss COVID-19 news and the impact to local shops and businesses especially bars, restaurants, hotels and the Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Fiona has been looking into the Queen’s Birthday Honours and catches up with retired vet Jimmy Wilson who has received an MBE
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 7th October 2020
Fiona and Ellis give an insight into some of the stories behind the headlines in this week’s paper which includes how staff and medical experts dealt with a confirmed case of Covid-19 at Oban High School, news about the 2020 online Mod, the closure of a historic hotel on Islay and all the action from the world of sport
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 30th September 2020
Kathie and Fiona discuss What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 30th September 2020
BOBcast
BOBcast – Episode 15 – “USA Open – now closed”
This time we chart Oban golfer Bob MacIntyre’s fantastic progress through his debut at the US Open and leading onto the Scottish Open in a few weeks time.
BOBcast
BOBcast Podcast Episode 14 “Viva Espanola – Howdy USA”
As Oban’s Bob MacIntyre pulls out all the stops for a fantastic recovery in Spain – the team talk about his progress in the Andalucía Masters and the upcoming US Masters at Winged Foot.
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 9th September 2020
Trying to get Covid-19 testing kits , the demolition of Kilbowie Outdoor Centre approaches, and possible illegal drone flying at Oban Airport are just some of the topics that Ellis and Kathie discuss and are coming up in This Week’s Oban Times
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 28th August 2020
Ellis, Kathie and Steevie are back with some more weekend banter Kathie is getting all her supplies in for winter including candles and firewood, Steevie is busy gathering in all the good TV he can find and Ellis is having retro fun with his new 19” TV and DVD player…
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SAMS staff get poetical for World Oceans Day
‘I wandered lonely as a copepod’: Marine sciences staff managed to flawlessly recite their love of the ocean.
Lochaber
WATCH: Loch Arkaig Ospreys season summary
Take a look back at some of the highlights this year.
Football
WATCH: Fans and players celebrate historic victory at Claggan Park
Relive the celebrations after last night’s win over Nairn.
Lochaber
WATCH: Lochaber landmarks shine blue for World Parkinson’s Day
Some of Lochaber’s best known landmarks were lit up blue.
Lochaber
WATCH: Osprey pair Louis and Aila back at Loch Arkaig
They arrived at the nest together shortly after 7pm on Thursday night.
Lochaber
VIDEO: Author discusses Ballachulish Camanachd Club 125th anniversary book
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
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
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
Anna Wells’ short film has been entered into the British Mountaineering Council’s “Women in Adventure” competition.