‘Disgraceful’ behaviour of man at Oban Tesco
Man, 39, threatened to shoot staff and assaulted two police officers
News
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 4th December 2020
Ellis leads us in this frantic podcast from The Oban Times “Fab 4” with Kathie, Fiona and Steevie following meekly behind….
News
Former home of Lord Butler for sale on Mull
Lord Butler and his second wife Mollie Butler bought Frachadil Housein 1961 and holidayed in the house for 20 years, often visiting three times a year until he was too ill to travel.
News
Exclusive interview with Mull’s Masterchef star
‘It’s impossible to prepare yourself for it – it’s the pressure you put on yourself,’ says Carla Lamont who bowed out in the quarter finals after a sterling show.
News
Opportunity knocks for funding bids
Grants of potentially up to £2,500 for the voluntary sector, community councils and parent councils will be available under Argyll and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund, opening for bids on January 11.
News
‘Disappointment’ in Oban after New Year parking bid fails
Oban Community Council questions lack of support for free New Year parking at council-run car parks.
BOBcast
BOBcast – Episode 18 – “Follow Me”
Keith, Fiona and Steevie are back with more golf banter and fun – Find out what is happening to BOB in the golfing world as he plays live in Dubai as they record (and Keith gets distracted watching on TV) this week with with Carol MacLarty and Moira MacVicar chatting to Fiona at Taynuilt Golf Club
News
Gift initiative offers recipients A Whale of a Time
Highlands and Islands gift box range launched to showcase the region’s producers.
News
‘Far too many tourists in Oban’ as Airbnb hosts rapped
‘They are putting money first and risking our health,’ a meeting of Oban Community Council is told.
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Delighted voucher winner has £200 to Love Oban
Rosemary has made a start on her Christmas shop but plans to make sure her two grandchildren in Paisley, John and Lucy, the children of daughter Jill Keenan, get a treat.
Business
£159 million tourism hit to Argyll and Bute, report finds
Visitors numbers crash by nearly 90% in first eight months of 2020, according to research.
News
Highlands and Islands praised at energy awards
The Highlands and Islands were shortlisted in eight of the 13 categories.
News
Safety inspection this morning in bid to reopen OMR
Safety check this morning could see OMR reopen between daylight hours on Friday as political row starts to simmer.
News
Connel couple to help visitors on the Tartan Road
Emily and Johannes Woolard, of Connel, have founded The Tartan Road Limited, a tour operator company.
News
Fortnight of free parking for Christmas but New Year bid fails
Parking at the council’s off-street facilities across Argyll and Bute will be free for two weeks from Friday, December 11.
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Church
Ministry unites to meet community needs
Duncansburgh MacIntosh and Kilmallie are now united in a single organisation as Fort William Kilmallie.
Church
Thought for the Week – 29.10.20
Reverend Stewart Goudie, North West Lochaber Church of Scotland
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.
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Ministry unites to meet community needs
Duncansburgh MacIntosh and Kilmallie are now united in a single organisation as Fort William Kilmallie.
Lochaber
Plockton and Lochalsh district news
With four residents in Plockton diagnosed with Covid-19 on November 12 and pupils from the high school told to stay out of the village and others self isolating, the village has been very quiet.
Lochaber
New album from Spean Bridge singer/songwriter Rachel Walker
Gaol will be available on CD and to download and stream from December 11.
Lochaber
Point and Sandwick Trust praised in UK social enterprise ‘roll of honour’
As part of this recognition, the community wind farm charity has been named in Social Enterprise UK’s Roll of Honour.
Lochaber
Corpach and Spean Bridge community asset transfers approved
The transfers agreed are for the sale of Community Centre car park in Corpach to Kilmallie Community Centre for £7,500; and a decision was homologated to include another car park in the extent of land be transferred at Spean Bridge Community Centre to Spean Bridge Community Centre SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation).
Districts
Win a chance to light up Upper Achintore
The competition is open to all nursery/primary school age children that live in the area.
Lochaber
Glenfinnan Community Council chairman steps down after 15 years
As a result of Mr Gibson stepping down, the community council said it will look to maintain councillor numbers and co-opt members as necessary.
Districts
KFC to open in Fort by year’s end, says company
A KFC spokesperson said 30 new jobs will be created with the outlet’s opening.
Lochaber
Name sought for new Skye housing development
A crowdfunding campaign raised more than £7,0000, with the acclaimed Gaelic singer Alasdair Gillies personally donating £3,000.
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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.
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.
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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
New lease of life for old Harris school building
It is expected that the first phase of work will commence later this month with a view to opening in spring 2021.
News
Ferguson Transport boss urges support for MSP’s A82 campaign
Local MSP Kate Forbes intends using the survey results to lobby for realistic and evidence-based improvements on the A82.
News
Lochaber Women’s Aid joins campaign against gender-based violence
‘Gender-based violence has severe, long-lasting and wide-ranging social, health and economic impacts. The costs are high to individuals, families, to our communities and to our services’ – Jacqueline Jennett, Chair of the Highland Violence Against Women Partnership.
Lochaber
Campaigners call for an end to ‘secrecy’ after Arnish yard goes into administration
The joint trade unions say they will comment further in the coming days
News
Lochaber businesses ‘not getting off lightly’ despite a tier one Covid ranking
‘Lochaber might be in Level One, but that does not mean that our businesses are getting off lightly,’ said FSB Scotland’s Highlands & Islands Development Manager, David Richardson
News
GFG chief says Glenshero wind farm will make its Lochaber operations more ‘resilient’
The once tranquil plateau could end up a vast industrialised complex larger than the city of Dundee, according to the John Muir Trust
News
Ardgour nurse honoured with Queen’s Nurse title
There was a personal message from The Queen to all nurses who received their awards and each certificate was personally signed by the monarch as patron of QNIS.
News
Touch of festive cheer as Corpach’s Christmas lights are switched on
Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions on mass gatherings, it has not been possible to organise the usual popular switch-on ceremony this year.
Sport
Kilmallie councillors to seek assurances over rugby club asset transfer plan
Kilmallie community councillors agreed this was an appropriate course of action and the council will contact the rugby club to seek such assurances.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 4th December 2020
Ellis leads us in this frantic podcast from The Oban Times “Fab 4” with Kathie, Fiona and Steevie following meekly behind….
BOBcast
BOBcast – Episode 18 – “Follow Me”
Keith, Fiona and Steevie are back with more golf banter and fun – Find out what is happening to BOB in the golfing world as he plays live in Dubai as they record (and Keith gets distracted watching on TV) this week with with Carol MacLarty and Moira MacVicar chatting to Fiona at Taynuilt Golf Club
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 2nd December 2020
It’s been another news-filled week for us here at The Oban Times with lots of stories and photos to share with you
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Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 27th November 2020
Plenty of chit chat and cheer in this week’s Something for the Weekend. We’re a cultural lot at the Oban Times so listen in for news about a panto for Oban and what was happening on Luing this week to mark Book Week Scotland. Merriment as a Welsh castle and celebrities were also in the pot ….. so to speak! Oh and beware…the dolphins!
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 25th November 2020
With only 37 sleeps until the big day Kathie and Fiona spread some festive cheer in the What’s in this Week’s Oban Times podcast with some illuminating news on Common Good funding, loving lorries, consultation on boundary changes and plenty of activity on the sports front.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 20th November 2020
Plenty of chit chat and cheer in this week’s Something for the Weekend. We’re a cultural lot at the Oban Times so listen in for news about a panto for Oban and what was happening on Luing this week to mark Book Week Scotland. Merriment as a Welsh castle and celebrities were also in the pot ….. so to speak! Oh and beware…the dolphins!
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 18th November 2020
With only 37 sleeps until the big day Kathie and Fiona spread some festive cheer in the What’s in this Week’s Oban Times podcast with some illuminating news on Common Good funding, loving lorries, consultation on boundary changes and plenty of activity on the sports front.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 13th November 2020
We’re back with the banter and laughs, spreading a bit of Friday cheer with Something For the Weekend! Hip, hip, hoorah!
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 11th November 2020
This week – Christmas is on its way and there is an opportunity to spread Christmas cheer with a Christmas windows competition organised by BID4Oban as well as various appeals around the town by different organisations to help with gifts and parcels.
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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.