Walkies without worries
Farmers and crofters call on dog owners to take walkies without worries
News
Ormaig film rocks at royal art show
Gabi Stuckemeier’s film about making a large circle on a hillside in keeping with rock art from more than 4,000 years ago has won The Highland Society of London Award in the 195th Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition
News
Stateside milestone for Seil poet
The Iona volume of poems were picked up by New Jersey-based publishers Paracleat Press who took a shine to the work
News
Where’s Welly?
The interactive digital fundraiser hopes to keep supporters engaged and entertained while raising vital funds for the lifesaving charity as their volunteers brace themselves for a busy summer.
News
Award leaves Oban Knitting Bees buzzing
Throughout lockdown and through the power of Zoom, carers from across the generations have been meeting up online to knit and keep each other in the loop.
News
Parent power gets park up and running
Making voices heard is making a difference to getting Oban Community Play Park, which has had several pieces out of use or missing, restored to its former glory.
News
Teepee making on Mull
The finished teepees will now be joining other structures for people to enjoy in Tiroran Community Forest.
News
Record £187,000 fines and costs for Oban firm
The owners and master of two scallop dredging vessels have been prosecuted for ‘multiple’ fishing offences off the Yorkshire coast.
News
Wildfire warning issued
The ‘very high risk’ warning from The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service runs from tomorrow, April 23, until Monday April 26
News
Record £187,000 fines and costs for Oban firm
The owners and master of two scallop dredging vessels have been prosecuted for ‘multiple’ fishing offences off the Yorkshire coast.
News
View from the Chamber – 22.4.21
The Chamber is hosting its first-ever virtual hustings, via zoom on the evening of Tuesday April 27.
News
£1.3m boost for hotel
The four-star hotel dating back to 1877, has undergone a significant refurbishment, says owners The Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels.
News
Oban charity shop’s appeal for volunteers
To register to volunteer, please visit https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/volunteer-in-an-oxfam-shop/
News
Highland Hospitality Wants You
Aimed at current school pupils, school leavers and all young people up to 25 years of age, the live online event will shine a light on the wide range of Highland-based hospitality job opportunities.
News
Plea to use charity shops
‘It’s more important than ever that we support our local shops, especially independent retailers, and shop on our own high streets, buying from charity shops where we can.’
News
View from the Chamber – 15.4.21
In a paper entitled Rally for Growth – a business-led action plan issued ahead of the Scottish parliament elections next month – the chamber details why Scottish Parliamentarians need to understand and support the value and importance of business in their policy programmes.
Church
Thought for the Week – 16
Reverend Donald McCorkindale, Ardgour, Strontian and Morvern Parishes, Church of Scotland.
Church
Thought for the week – April 1
Reverend Fiona Ogg, Acharacle and Ardnamurchan Parish Churches. Church of Scotland
Church
Thought for the Week – 11.2.21
Reverend Anthony M. Jones, F.R.S.A, Parish Minister: Fort Augustus & Glengarry Churches.
Lochaber
Holiday firm names Ben Nevis Inn as best British beer garden
Holiday letting company, holidaycottages.co.uk, analysed beer gardens up and down the country to reveal once and for all where the very best are.
Lochaber
Overnight surfacing work this week on A830 near Loch Eilt
BEAR Scotland says this surfacing project west of Glenfinnan will greatly improve the quality and safety of the carriageway for road users on this section of the A830.
Lochaber
Abbeyfield Ballachulish care home looks to open new wing in May
The stand alone charity-run care home has been converting its assisted living flats into eight much needed, ensuite rooms.
News
Children spread positivity through empty shop windows
The Good Eggs project saw Hope to Oban (H2O) lead a range of primary pupils through the creation of 3D eggs made of card.
News
Dunbeg pupils put best feet forward
Every class has been partaking in a Daily Mile every morning in all weathers, apart from snow, as part of the Adventure Oban community exercise initiative.
News
Obit: Katherine Koster
Kate had a great memory and loved to tell stories of the old days, she was well loved in Plockton and will be much missed.
Lochaber
Kinlochleven youngsters all smiles after Easter gifts
The local Co-op store has also donated an Easter egg for every youngster as well.
Lochaber
Ardgour’s Mary Ann Kennedy explores Narnia author’s Celtic background for new radio broadcast
The programme also has contributions in Irish Gaelic and English. There’s music, readings, contributions, song and folklore.
Lochaber
Ballachulish’s Wellbeing Shed keeping locals healthy and happy
The Ballachulish Well Being Shed is the result of a brain-storming session nearly a year ago when local volunteers put their heads together to discuss community wellbeing in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic.
Lochaber
New £1.5M project to replace bridge near Glenmoriston
The existing bridge, built in 1948, is in poor condition and needs to be replaced for the safety of road users.
Farming
Farming support delivered ahead of target
News that vital Scottish Government funding for farmers and crofters to keep Scotland’s food production moving during the pandemic has been delivered ahead of schedule has been welcomed by Argyll and Bute’s MSP Michael Russell.
Farming
Cards stacked in industry’s favour, says NFUS president
‘As I look towards 2021, it is not about the cards we have been dealt on Brexit, trade deals, policy or weather.’
News
NFU staff turn miles into food
The challenge will see staff participants run, walk or cycle to contribute to the team goal.
News
Oban Market report – November 24 2020
This end of season sale for lambs and sheep ended on a high note when all classes were keenly bid for.
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
News
Centre of opportunity for Western Isles workforce
First opened in 1905, Stornaway Town Hall will act as a base for the Comhairle’s Apprenticeship and Employability programs.
News
Record £187,000 fines and costs for Oban firm
The owners and master of two scallop dredging vessels have been prosecuted for ‘multiple’ fishing offences off the Yorkshire coast.
News
FSB urges new MSPs to protect Highland self-employed
The FSB study found that almost nine in ten small business owners said that their health and wellbeing are top priorities for them and fewer than one in ten believe that they have the same rights and benefits as employees when it comes to things like sick pay.
Lochaber
A flavour of the coast at online event
A Meeting of Minds 2 – An online event to celebrate innovation in Scotland’s aquaculture
sector.
News
View from the Chamber – 22.4.21
The Chamber is hosting its first-ever virtual hustings, via zoom on the evening of Tuesday April 27.
News
£1.3m boost for hotel
The four-star hotel dating back to 1877, has undergone a significant refurbishment, says owners The Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels.
News
Mallaig teacher turns quizmaster in support of suicide prevention
Dawn MacPhie has raised over £2,000 for good causes in the last 12 months through hosting virtual speed quizzes.
News
All hands on deck for Loch Linnhe cruises
Owners Colin Whitehead and Neil Cameron revealed their six new crew members on Tuesday.
Sport
High Life Highland gets ready to bounce back
Leisure centres and swimming pools will reopen, on a pre-booking system on April 26 when customers and members can participate in swimming, attending the gym and children’s activities, such as swimming lessons.
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 21st April 2021
key dates for lockdown relaxations including pubs and non-essential shops opening on Monday and keeping up with the good news we hear that Oban Community Play Park should be fully operational very soon
Podcasts
A Something For the Weekend Podcast 16th April 2021
Kathie goes for a walk in the magical Ballachuan Woods on Seil with the nature reserve’s new voluntary warden Ann McKillop and we also have music from the amazing Gunna Sound who hit the headlines last week after Bob MacIntyre chose their signature tune to play as he made his grand entrance at the National Course in Augusta
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 14th April 2021
Robert (Bob) MacIntyre’s rollercoaster run in the US Masters in Augusta and find out about one man’s plan to create a heritage harbour in the conservation village of Seil
Podcasts
A Something For the Weekend Podcast 9th April 2021
A wee blether with volunteer Oban lifeboat member Leonie Mead as the crew gets all ship-shape ready for a surge of visitors heading to our coast as lockdown restrictions ease. Inveraray and District Pipe Band Pipe Major Stuart Liddell gets us in the mood for a very special event
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 7th April 2021
news of a watery fundraiser to mark the 30th anniversary of a toy lending play group, a young man from Oban who is leading the way through Fearnoch Forest
Podcasts
A Something For the Weekend Podcast 2nd April 2021
Steevie takes the lead for this week’s edition in which we have Kathie and her interview with Sally Weir from Mull Safe and Sound about why it is so good to talk and Fiona has some music from Manran
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 31st March 2021
What an action-packed Oban Times Kathie, Fiona and Ellis have for you in the paper-edition and on-line this week
Podcasts
A Something For the Weekend Podcast 26th March 2021
We have giddy gastronomical talk about Easter eggs, without too much name-dropping, Also we have a simply joyful tune from Gaelic Gospel Choir Soisgeul as an uplifting treat to start off your Friday
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 24th March 2021
It’s another packed edition of the Oban Times this week and in our preview podcast reporter Kathie Griffiths reveals that the old Ardchattan School in Bonawe is now back in the hands and hearts of the community after four years of hard work.
Podcasts
A Something For the Weekend Podcast 19th March 2021
Despite some off air technical issues Fiona, Kathie, Ellis and Steevie celebrate the latest Covid restriction news in this week’s Something for the Weekend broadcast.
News
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.