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With just over five weeks to go until Stagecoach ends its services in Lochaber, Councillor Allan Henderson has said he is confident a replacement will be found.

News

Hundreds attend Argyll’s First Wee Vegan Fair

May 23, 2018

The event was organised by Janine Calder, who wanted to showcase veganism

News

Lifeboat rescues fishing boat in Oban Bay

May 23, 2018

Oban’s lifeboat rescued fishing vessel and two crew stuck on Sgeir Rathaid

News

Lonan Drive housing plan withdrawn

May 23, 2018

The move comes after around 100 people gathered in the area to protest on Friday last week.

News

Festival visitors turn microplastic detectives

May 22, 2018

Weekend festival sessions will be run by SAMS PhD students.

News

Tobermory resident jailed in ‘horrifying’ child porn case

May 22, 2018

Sheriff called the 38-year-old’s messages ‘the most horrifying and obscene things I have seen in my life’.

News

New Mary’s Meals manager says she goes home every night with a smile

May 22, 2018

Jennie McMaster took over as manager at the start of this month

News

Oban Phoenix Cinema revealed its planned upgrades to the public last week

May 22, 2018

New toilets, baby changing facilities, signs and flooring are included in the first phase of the work.

Lochaber

Algal toxin levels detected in Lochaber lochs

May 22, 2018

Commercial harvesting sites in these areas have been closed as a consequence.

Lochaber

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig vice principal made honorary fellow

May 22, 2018

John Norman MacLeod was made an honorary fellow of the Association for Scottish Literary Studies.

Lochaber

Police warning after drink driving offences

May 22, 2018

Twelve motorists have been charged with alleged offences this month so far.

Farming

Full cost of harsh winter becomes clear

May 22, 2018

The numbers of sheep and deer carcasses being revealed are much higher than have been seen for many years.

News

Green space guardians go to public meeting

May 22, 2018

A public meeting concerning proposed new homes near Lonan Drive, Oban, will be held on Monday May 28 in The Corran Halls.

Oban

Five-hour ‘shout’ rounds off busy fortnight for Tobermory RNLI

May 22, 2018

Tobermory RNLI will be having further lifejacket clinics on Iona on June 2 and at Lifeboat Day on August 12.

News

Kyleakin Connections

May 22, 2018

Small pipes workshops come to Skye

Oban

RBS clogs ferry while threatening branches, says MP

May 22, 2018

‘RBS is giving us a sub-standard service and also clogging our ferries which are our arteries of commerce.’

Announcements

Announcements for dates 11/05/18 – 17/05/18

May 17, 2018

Announcements for dates 04/05/18 – 10/05/18

May 10, 2018

Announcements for dates 27/04/18 – 03/05/18

May 10, 2018

Announcements for dates 20/04/18 – 26/04/18

April 26, 2018

Announcements for dates 13/04/18 – 19/04/18

April 19, 2018

Announcements for dates 06/04/18 – 12/04/18

April 12, 2018

Announcements for dates 30/03/18 – 05/04/18

April 5, 2018

Announcements for dates 25/03/18 – 29/03/18

March 29, 2018

Announcements for dates 17/03/18 – 24/03/18

March 22, 2018

Announcements for dates 10/03/18 – 16/03/18

March 15, 2018

Business

Summer season ready to take off at Oban Airport

May 18, 2018

Fly Scenic Scotland has announced the appointment of two staff, one a pilot and the other an operations co-ordinator.

Business

Colonsay Gin features in supermarket project

May 13, 2018

Wild Thyme Spirits was handpicked by supermarket chain Aldi to feature in its second Scottish Gin Festival.

Business

Oban firm lands £1.4m contract

April 19, 2018

TSL Contractors will start work on building this month.

Business

Cruachan is backdrop for launch of LEAF

April 19, 2018

Cruachan, the hidden power station, lies a kilometre below ground with turbines converting water into electricity.

Business

Campbeltown Creamery turns sour for First Milk

April 17, 2018

First Milk bosses tell creamery workers the farmer-owned cooperative is pulling out of Kintyre.

Business

Highland IT expert shares secrets on how to avoid cyber attacks

April 16, 2018

David Massey, managing director of The Apprentice Store, has been meeting businesses in Oban and Lochgilphead.

Business

Oban insurance broker is taken over

April 12, 2018

Jelf acquires Clark Thomson, Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker.

Business

Physio’s handiwork creates business success

March 29, 2018

Thistle Fairy Designs has grown steadily since it was launched three years ago and now exports 50 per cent of its unique bags to America.

Business

Four Argyll businesses among winners at 2018 Scottish Rural Awards

March 29, 2018

Biotechnology company Xanthella, based in Oban, were overall winners in the Rural Enterprise and Innovation category.

Business

Businesses reminded to check guidance on advertising signs

March 29, 2018

Argyll and Bute Council has produced a new set of guidelines to give clear advice.

Church

Minister found for Barra after eight-year search

August 26, 2016

Church

Contactless payments make the world of difference

July 18, 2016

Church

Districts

Oban Bridge Club

May 21, 2018

Players from all over Scotland and further afield recently descended on Oban for the town’s 43rd annual bridge congress.

Districts

Retro Roamer

May 17, 2018

More items from Roamer columns of 30 years ago.,

Districts

What’s on in Lochaber

May 17, 2018

What’s on in Lochaber

Districts

New Gaelic Gathering for Argyll

May 15, 2018

Council approves plan to help Gaelic language thrive

Districts

Oban’s ‘Big Bill’ ready for marathon cycle challenge

May 14, 2018

Oban man to cycle 737 miles over 7 days from Land’s End to his hometown for charity

Districts

Wind farm fund now open

May 14, 2018

The Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund needs more members to decide which causes get up to £7,000.

Districts

Retro Roamer

May 10, 2018

More items from Roamer columns from 30 years ago

Districts

Kinlochleven youngsters complete food hygiene course

May 10, 2018

S2 pupils have just completed their Elementary Food Hygiene certificates in partnership with West Highland College.

Districts

What’s on in Lochaber

May 10, 2018

What’s on in Lochaber

Districts

Castlebay Co-op to get £1m make-over

May 9, 2018

Barra supermarket is phasing closures, starting from May 15-19, before the revamped store reopens on June 28.

Farming

Full cost of harsh winter becomes clear

May 22, 2018

The numbers of sheep and deer carcasses being revealed are much higher than have been seen for many years.

Farming

Union praise for Bill on livestock worrying

May 21, 2018

NFU Scotland has been pushing the message that dogs need to be controlled around livestock.

Farming

Around the markets – week 21

May 21, 2018

Prices paid for livestock at Oban and Stirling.

Farming

Brexit could cause ’21st century Highland Clearances’

May 19, 2018

New report examines the impact of Brexit on Scottish agriculture.

Farming

Review makes recommendations for landlords, tenants and agents

May 14, 2018

Rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing welcomes findings from commissioner.

Farming

A time of unprecedented political engagement

May 14, 2018

When it comes to trade negotiations, we are very much the new kids on the block.

Farming

Around the markets week 20

May 14, 2018

Prices paid for livestock at Stirling and Dingwall.

Farming

Around the markets week 19

May 8, 2018

Prices paid for livestock at Dalmally, Tiree and Stirling.

Farming

EU agrees total ban on bee-harming pesticide

May 1, 2018

‘Disappointing’ and ‘politicised’: farmers react to controversial neonicotinoid ban.

Farming

Farmers urged to record fruit and veg losses

April 30, 2018

The recommendation follows newly published research by Scotland’s Rural College.

Lochaber

Columnists

View from the Chamber week 21

May 23, 2018

You could be the lucky winner of £10,000 to invest in your business.

Lochaber

Lochaber bus services debated as Stagecoach end date looms

May 23, 2018

With just over five weeks to go until Stagecoach ends its services in Lochaber, Councillor Allan Henderson has said he is confident a replacement will be found.

Lochaber

Algal toxin levels detected in Lochaber lochs

May 22, 2018

Commercial harvesting sites in these areas have been closed as a consequence.

Lochaber

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig vice principal made honorary fellow

May 22, 2018

John Norman MacLeod was made an honorary fellow of the Association for Scottish Literary Studies.

Lochaber

Police warning after drink driving offences

May 22, 2018

Twelve motorists have been charged with alleged offences this month so far.

Lochaber

EuroMillions £1m payout finally claimed

May 21, 2018

The winning ticket was bought in Highland Council area.

Lochaber

Lochaber High takes part in the Big Pedal again

May 20, 2018

Lochaber High School has taken part in the Big Pedal for the second year in a row.

Lochaber

Island firefighters make epic trek across Europe

May 20, 2018

Lewis trio are on their way to deliver a refitted fire engine to Moldova.

Lochaber

NHS Western Isles welcomes new midwifery pilot

May 19, 2018

NHS Western Isles has welcomed an initiative that will let nurses in the Highlands and Islands become qualified midwives in just 20 months.

Columnists

View from the Chamber

May 19, 2018

Free training modules will be available to help adventure tourism businesses.

Oban

News

Restoration project needs handy helpers

May 23, 2018

Hope2Oban’s Greenshoots project provides a green haven for people to grow friendships and skills.

Oban

Oban High teacher is struck off

May 23, 2018

Boyd Sigerson, 42, was judged as unfit to teach after last year admitting sexual assault.

News

Oban and Lorn Lions Club raise £500 for Oban High School Pipe Band

May 23, 2018

The club handed over the cheque last Thursday night at McCaig’s Tower

News

Hundreds attend Argyll’s First Wee Vegan Fair

May 23, 2018

The event was organised by Janine Calder, who wanted to showcase veganism

News

Lifeboat rescues fishing boat in Oban Bay

May 23, 2018

Oban’s lifeboat rescued fishing vessel and two crew stuck on Sgeir Rathaid

News

Festival visitors turn microplastic detectives

May 22, 2018

Weekend festival sessions will be run by SAMS PhD students.

News

Oban Phoenix Cinema revealed its planned upgrades to the public last week

May 22, 2018

New toilets, baby changing facilities, signs and flooring are included in the first phase of the work.

News

Green space guardians go to public meeting

May 22, 2018

A public meeting concerning proposed new homes near Lonan Drive, Oban, will be held on Monday May 28 in The Corran Halls.

Oban

Five-hour ‘shout’ rounds off busy fortnight for Tobermory RNLI

May 22, 2018

Tobermory RNLI will be having further lifejacket clinics on Iona on June 2 and at Lifeboat Day on August 12.

Oban

RBS clogs ferry while threatening branches, says MP

May 22, 2018

‘RBS is giving us a sub-standard service and also clogging our ferries which are our arteries of commerce.’

Royal National Mod

Character of the Mòd: Dana says aloha to Lochaber

October 27, 2017

An intrigued traveller swapped the sunny climes and surf beaches of Hawaii for the lochs and glens of Lochaber, all to get a piece of the Mòd action.

Royal National Mod

New Gaelic song inspired by US President

October 27, 2017

Lochaber

Holly goes the extra mile for the Mòd

October 27, 2017

Banavie Primary School pupil Holly, aged nine, had to travel more than 200 miles to compete at this year’s Mòd.

Lochaber

Girls sing to success in school’s anniversary year

October 27, 2017

Two young Gaelic singers have marked their school’s anniversary with a couple of gold badges in the fluent singing competitions

Royal National Mod

Seattle sounds make waves at Mòd Loch Abar

October 27, 2017

An unlikely group of singers from Seattle made the trip to Fort William to take part in this year’s Mòd.

Royal National Mod

Mull Ladies Gaelic Choir win a hat-trick of awards at the Mòd

October 27, 2017

The islanders brought home the Grampian Television Trophy

Royal National Mod

Dingwall win the Lovat and Tullibardine Shield for the 13th time

October 27, 2017

The choir has won the prestigious award six times in the last 10-years

Lochaber

Islay’s Alasdair Currie wins Mòd Gold Medal

October 27, 2017

Islay singer Alasdair Currie won the Gold Medal at the Mòd on Wednesday night.

Royal National Mod

Lochaber teacher wins traditional gold medal

October 27, 2017

John Joe MacNeill, who is originally from Barra, won the Traditional Gold Medal

Lochaber

Oban Gaelic Choir narrowly miss out on Lovat and Tullibardine Shield

October 25, 2017

Sileas Sinclair’s choir finished two points behind Dingwall at this year’s Mòd Loch Abar

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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

News

Readers can enjoy this view of Oban thanks to Neil Owen of ArgyllUAVs Ltd who was commissioned by The Oban Times to take some video footage of Oban Bay using one of his drones, fitted with a gimbal-stabilised wide angle camera.

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