Islanders’ plea to Tesco over home food deliveries
Slots for Tesco home delivery orders have been marked ‘unavailable’ for weeks, warned Michael Varley who lives at Keils on Jura.
News
News
NHS Highland COVID-19 cases increase
Today’s figures showed the number of cases in our health board area has now reached 112
News
Battling Boris gets goodwill message from Sturgeon
It comes as a further 74 deaths have been registered in Scotland bringing the number who have lost their lives to 296.
News
RAF choppers and isolation pods for poorly islanders
With the islands miles from specialist intensive care facilities, it has sparked concerns about how patients would get help.
News
Show love for NHS with blue heart made in Oban
Graphic designer Leonie Mead has come up with a way to symbolise our gratitude to health workers
News
Vulnerable grandmother’s appeal to Oban teens over social distancing
Sheila Brown was alarmed to see a group of young people in the car park of Oban Tesco linking arms and not maintaining the two-metre social distancing rule – despite being from different households.
News
Social distancing is starting to impact
NHS Highland chief Dr Boyd Peters says social distancing is starting to have an impact on the spread of COVID-19 and asks people to keep it up.
News
Eilidh’s Trust offers support during COVID-19
The Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust is looking for ideas on what it needs to do to create a bespoke support scheme for youth music education across Scotland while coronavirus continues.
News
More COVID-19 cases for NHS Highland
The health board’s official figure of positive cases now stands at 102, across the whole of Scotland the number is 3,961 with 222 deaths.
News
Care worker dies of coronavirus, First Minister reveals
Nicola Sturgeon said the ‘very sad news’ had been confirmed in the last 24 hours and paid tribute to those working on the frontline of the coronavirus.
Business
Appin business digs deep to save £40,000 village play park project
Ronnie MacColl junior of RS MacColl and Son (Appin) comes to the rescue of a community play park fundraising effort.
News
Ferry services ‘can’t stay afloat forever’ – MSP
Michael Matheson MSP has added his signature today to a letter from the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments warning that some routes could sink unless there is intervention.
News
Islands back on grid after underwater cable fault
It had meant facing up to the worst of winter’s weather reliant on Islay’s fossil-fuel dependent Bowmore Power Station.
Business
£15 million food boost
Over the next 12 weeks FareShare UK and The Trussell Trust will be provided with a top up food donation of £15 million for community groups and food banks, the company said.
Business
Opening hours cut at Oban Royal Mail centre
The centre will now be open between 7am-9am Monday-Saturday ‘until further notice’ and will also close on Wednesdays
Business
Pet prestige makes tails wag at Ben Cruachan Inn
Voted for by the public, Scotland’s Prestige Hotel Awards were created to showcase and reward outstanding service within the hotel industry.
News
Help support Argyll and Skye hospitality industry with pre-pay vouchers
Terms and conditions apply for all gift voucher purchases. Please check with each individual business when booking.
Business
Not everywhere will see £45 contactless payments
It aims to allow shoppers to spend more on a shop reducing the need for repeated visits as well as limiting physical contacts and cutting queues at checkouts.
Church
Thought for the week – 02.04.20
God works through such a crisis to show us there is a better way.
Church
Thought for the week – 26.3.20
Rev Fiona Ogg, Acharacle and Ardnamurchan Parish Churches. Church of Scotland.
Church
Thought for the week 12.03.2020
Any relationship is the richer for the feeling of equality which comes from being with one another, sharing the inevitable highs and lows of this precious life.
Church
Ten years of The Leanne Fund noted in Scottish Parliament
‘We are very pleased that the work of our charity has been noted in the Scottish Parliament and we thank our MSP Alasdair Allan for putting this forward.’
Church
Thought for the week 05.03.20
We can lower the barriers to people coming to hear the Word by making our gathering place conducive to listening.
Church
Thought for the week – 27.02.20
Jesus is just there, being who He is and doing what He does – forgiving us our sins.
Church
Campaign aims to reduce risk of stillbirth in Argyll and Bute
The campaign has been developed by the Scottish Government-led Stillbirth Group.
Business
Appin business digs deep to save £40,000 village play park project
Ronnie MacColl junior of RS MacColl and Son (Appin) comes to the rescue of a community play park fundraising effort.
Lochaber
Knoydart Post Office to re-open at new location
Knoydart Post Office to re-open at new location
News
Free stream of Penguin Diplomacy, a play by John Finnemore
The Oban Times video stream of the play begins at 8pm on Friday April 3 on this page…Don’t be late!
Districts
COVID-19 halts work on Fort cinema and soap factory developments
COVID-19 halts work on Fort cinema and soap factory developments
News
Ferries to Scottish Islands closed to all but essential trips
Islanders will be allowed to make trips to the mainland for supplies and essential business while those who are currently visiting the islands will be allowed to return.
Districts
Island pupils get a lesson in sustainability
Luing Primary School have been learning about the United Nations Global Goals which aim to address challenges from poverty to inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.
News
200 bags of rubbish found at loch
Plastic, metal and even vehicle tyres were found during a two-day clean-up of Loch Fyne.
Lochaber
New Strontian publisher celebrates first two titles
New Strontian publisher celebrates first two titles
Lochaber
Kinlochleven Walkers are Welcome litter-pick is cancelled
Due to take place on Saturday March 28 the litter-pick has had to be cancelled due to government advice.
Farming
Farmers are getting the job done, despite unprecedented times
These are scary and unprecedented times, but the job of farming does not stop. NFU Scotland director of policy Jonnie Hall looks at how the union is continuing its day job.
Farming
Improvements unveiled at final Lochaber monitor farm meeting
Farmers in Lochaber are invited to attend the final monitor farm meeting at Strone Farm on Thursday February 20.
Farming
Around the markets 13.02.20
The latest prices paid at he Luing Cattle Society annual sale and at Fort William.
Farming
Farmers reminded CAP rules still apply
NFUS members told it is business as usual after January 31.
Farming
Highland fold began with Oban stock
Grant Hyslop is in the midst of increasing his 14-cow Black Glen pedigree fold which was established in 2015 with purchases from Oban.
Farming
Around the markets 16.01.20
The latest prices paid for livestock at United Auctions and Caledonian Marts.
Farming
Farming is key to climate change solution
Extreme weather events are in the news, climate change is high on the political agenda and agriculture is seen by some as a major contributor. Responsible agriculture is part of the solution writes NFUS vice-president Charlie Adam.
Farming
Argyll and Isles AGM focuses on next generation
The AGM will take place tomorrow (Friday January 10), starting at 11am in Tarbert Bowling Club.
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
Highland Council launches free COVID-19 helpline
Callers will be able to get advice on benefits and personal support, education and social care and there will also be advice for businesses who may need help with financial support.
News
Battling Boris gets goodwill message from Sturgeon
It comes as a further 74 deaths have been registered in Scotland bringing the number who have lost their lives to 296.
News
Loch Arkaig ospreys give Cornwall’s coronavirus lockdown youth a boost
Some of Lochaber’s most exotic annual visitors are set to help schoolchildren in Cornwall get through the lockdown imposed to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Lochaber
Lochaber sports stars ‘keepy up’ spirits during lockdown
Lochaber sports stars ‘keepy up’ spirits during lockdown
News
Lochaber smelter praised for rush job to produce 20 tons of oxygen bottles
The Lochaber smelter, located at Fort William, has been singled out for praise in a motion submitted to the Scottish Parliament by Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron.
News
Care worker dies of coronavirus, First Minister reveals
Nicola Sturgeon said the ‘very sad news’ had been confirmed in the last 24 hours and paid tribute to those working on the frontline of the coronavirus.
Oban
‘Heartbreak’ as Mànran’s tenth anniversary gig switched to 2021
‘Heartbreak’ as Manran’s 10th anniversary gig falls victim to COVID-19
Podcasts
Something For the Weekend Epsiode #1
Steevie, Fiona, Kathie and Ellis chat about their plans for this weekend – Steevie sets a challenge for the team and we struggle with unreliable WIFI
BOBcast
BOBcast Podcast Episode 11 “Coronavirus and the Masters”
Season 2 Episode 11 – More fun in the golfing world with our team – this week discussing the Coronavirus affecting the Masters, Bob’s progress and golf tech.
BOBcast
BOBcast Podcast Episode 10 “Nessie and the lost golf balls”
Season 2 Episode 10 – More fun in the golfing world with our team – this week discussing lost golf balls and the best golf course holes in the world. And just why do golfers shout “Fore!”
BOBcast
BOBcast Podcast Episode 9 “Niblicks, Spoons and Touchscreen Carts”
Season 2 Episode 9 – Bob’s progress through the Golfing World, The Touchscreen Cart, a listeners question and Silly question of the week plus banter from presenters Stephen Day, George Graham and Keith McIntyre also this week Kathie Griffiths catches up with Robert Cruickshanks to find out what Bob’s support means to “Martyn’s Monday Club”
BOBcast
BOBcast Episode 8 – “Putting Along Nicely”
Season 2 Episode 8 – Join presenters Stephen Day, George Graham and Keith McIntyre This week -The longest putt, Bob’s progress and the Fightmaster Cup
BOBcast
BOBcast Episode 7 – “A Very Long Drive”
Season 2 Episode 7 – Join presenters Stephen Day, George Graham and Keith McIntyre with Jacob Rawley for more golfing chat. This week -The longest drive, wrist injuries, electric golf buggies and another link golf link with NASA
BOBcast
BOBcast Episode 6 – “A New Driver”
Season 6 Finale – Join presenters Stephen Day, George Graham and Keith McIntyre for more golfing chat. This week – Christmas Presents, Bob’s progress in his first tournament of the year and NASA …..
BOBcast
BOBcast Episode 4
The latest episode of the BOBcast – In the doom and gloom of brexit news and election fever there is some good news in Bob’s golfing world to cheer us all
BOBcast
BOBcast Episode 5 – The Nineteenth Hole
Season 1 Finale – Join presenters Stephen Day, George Graham and Keith McIntyre for more golfing chat about Bob and other golfing fun
BOBcast
BOBcast Episode 3
The latest episode of the BOBcast – In the doom and gloom of brexit news and election fever there is some good news in Bob’s golfing world to cheer us all
News
Fort William man wins silver pendant at this year’s Mod
Calum MacColl (MacColla) won the competition on Wednesday afternoon
News
Special performance sees Mull Gaelic Choir Ladies win it all
The island women won everything on offer in the rural choirs sing two-songs competition
News
This year’s silver pendants won by Oban and Fort William competitors
Julie-Ann , from Oban, won the women’s silver pendant on Wednesday, while Calum MacColla, from Fort William, won the men’s
News
Royal National Mod to come home to Oban in 2023
The festival of all things Gaelic was last held in the town in 2015
News
Mod hosts Super Saturday of Sport
More than 1,000 people made their way through the Glasgow Green gates to watch five games of sport
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.