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Caledonian Sleeper has introduced a new bus connection service from Crianlarich in Central Scotland to the town of Oban, helping make journeys from London to Scotland’s West Coast more efficient.

Football

South Lochaber Thistle awards night

June 29, 2017

The Kinlochleven team held its first awards night.

Lochaber

High hopes for community land buyout in Nether Lochaber

June 29, 2017

Nether Lochaber Community Council (NLCC) hosted a public meeting at the weekend to discuss opportunities for the community to buy the land.

Lochaber

Lochaber High win MacPherson Cup at the Dell

June 29, 2017

Lochaber High would like to dedicate their win to the memory of 2002 winning captain, Duncan Rodger, and to Donald Lamont who played in the Banavie School team who won the cup in 1960.

Districts

Man placed on sex offenders’ register after indecent offence at police station

June 29, 2017

Sheriff MacDonald called for community justice and social work reports before she decided what his sentence would be.

Lochaber

Caol gala queen Ellie enjoys royal welcome

June 29, 2017

Joyce Fraser at Caol Cuts did the girls hair for the event.

Lochaber

Careless driver loses licence

June 29, 2017

Fyfe was fined £320 and lost his driving licence for five months.

Lochaber

Woman loses licence for two years after drink driving

June 29, 2017

Sheriff Eilidh MacDonald banned Kershaw from driving for two years and fined her £240 and for the other offences.

Announcements

Announcements for dates 16/06/17 -22/06/17

June 22, 2017

Announcements for dates 09/06/17 – 15/06/17

June 19, 2017

Announcements for dates 02/06/17 – 08/06/17

June 8, 2017

Announcements for dates 26/05/17 – 01/06/17

June 1, 2017

Announcements for dates 19/05/17 – 25/05/17

May 18, 2017

Announcements for dates 12/04/17 – 18/05/17

May 11, 2017

Announcements for dates 28/04/17 – 04/05/17

May 4, 2017

Announcements for dates 21/04/17 – 27/04/17

April 28, 2017

Announcements for dates 14/04/17 – 20/04/17

April 21, 2017

Announcements for dates 31/03/17 -06/04/17

April 21, 2017

Business

Oban business is fit for purpose

June 23, 2017

Chill with Gill goes from strength to strength.

Business

Best of the West competition launched

June 22, 2017

Entries invited from craft businesses for free trade stand at festival.

Business

Interface has the solutions for businesses

June 17, 2017

Interface connects businesses and organisations to Scottish universities and research institutions.

Business

Marine Harvest employee racks up 40 years of service

June 16, 2017

Steve is the first employee to reach the 40-year milestone with the company.

Business

Engineer Ross sets sail on voyage of enterprise

May 15, 2017

A former chief engineer in the merchant navy is providing machining services to the marine, automotive, forestry, agriculture and fish farming sectors.

Business

Argyll hotel chain is sold

May 4, 2017

Ian Cleaver offloads Highland Heritage Ltd to Singapore-based company.

Business

Industry poised for more global success at international expo

May 1, 2017

Scottish salmon producers were in Brussels for worldwide showcase.

Business

Building firms are booming, says FMB

April 25, 2017

One in two construction SMEs predict rising workloads in the coming months.

Business

Setting up a company was child’s play for Vikki

April 24, 2017

Rosie Cheeks is a soft play and bouncy castle hire business.

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

Posh frocks, kilts and suits as youngsters celebrate graduation

June 28, 2017

Both schools have celebrated their S6 graduations.

Districts

What’s On in Lochaber

June 27, 2017

A round-up of what’s on Lochaber.

Districts

District news

June 27, 2017

A round-up of events from across the region.

Districts

Re-Act Lochaber sets up shop in new Caol premises

June 27, 2017

The group has moved to a new premises in Caol.

Districts

Dedicated Harris Tweed for island care home

June 27, 2017

Bethesda creative sewing team will transform the fabric into accessories which will be sold to raise funds for the organisation.

Districts

Plockton schools ends year on a high note

June 27, 2017

Receiving a special trophy on the evening was 17-year-old Ali Hambrey who was awarded the Dick MacRae Memorial Quaich.

Districts

Hats and high heels at the castle

June 27, 2017

Mull and Tiree members of the Scottish Women’s Institutes will join women from all over the country for the centenary celebrations.

Districts

Casting opportunities for two new BBC Alba dramas

June 27, 2017

Mg Alba is looking for two young male actors to take part in an international drama-documentary series Small Hands 2.

Districts

Kinlochleven Salvation Army stalwart Lilian passes exams at 92

June 25, 2017

Lilian was the officer in charge of Kinlochleven Salvation Army almost 70 years ago.

Farming

Crofting Commission convener announced

June 23, 2017

Rod Mackenzie is one of the six commissioners recently elected to the board.

Farming

Around the markets

June 23, 2017

The latest prices for livestock.

Farming

Monitor farm meeting will consider suckler herds

June 23, 2017

Lochaber event will discuss merits of two different systems used in the area.

Farming

Argyll fish farmer honoured

June 23, 2017

Matthew lands gong at Royal Highland Show.

Farming

Spring has produced bountiful lambs and calves

June 22, 2017

Everything that’s happening at the SRUC.

Farming

Farmers urged to call at NFUS stand

June 22, 2017

Dedicated drop-in sessions have been planned for the Royal Highland Show.

Farming

Around the markets

June 16, 2017

Latest prices for livestock sold at the marts.

Farming

Oban mart’s new operator faces first test

June 13, 2017

Stock numbers up at United Auction’s first sale in Oban Livestock Centre.

Farming

Scotland achieves lowest risk of BSE

June 5, 2017

Scotland achieves safest BSE level.

Lochaber

Latest results from Fort William Golf Club

June 29, 2017

Latest results from Fort William golf club

Lochaber

Results from Glenfinnan Gun Club shoot

June 29, 2017

The shoot took place on June 17.

Lochaber

Lochaber club lotto

June 29, 2017

Winning club lottery numbers.

Lochaber

Lochaber Swimming Club latest results

June 29, 2017

Lochaber

Lochaber Athletics Club hosts Eagle Crag race

June 29, 2017

Diana Macdonald ran her first Eagle Crag, breaking the ladies record by 55 seconds.

Football

South Lochaber Thistle awards night

June 29, 2017

The Kinlochleven team held its first awards night.

Lochaber

High hopes for community land buyout in Nether Lochaber

June 29, 2017

Nether Lochaber Community Council (NLCC) hosted a public meeting at the weekend to discuss opportunities for the community to buy the land.

Lochaber

Lochaber High win MacPherson Cup at the Dell

June 29, 2017

Lochaber High would like to dedicate their win to the memory of 2002 winning captain, Duncan Rodger, and to Donald Lamont who played in the Banavie School team who won the cup in 1960.

Districts

Man placed on sex offenders’ register after indecent offence at police station

June 29, 2017

Sheriff MacDonald called for community justice and social work reports before she decided what his sentence would be.

Oban

Musician told to pipe down after playing disturbs Oban court proceedings

June 29, 2017

Piper pipes newly-weds through the streets of town after court case ends.

News

Susie Wolff awarded MBE

June 29, 2017

Oban girl honoured for services to women in sport.

Oban

Police Files

June 29, 2017

Round up of incidents in the last week.

Oban

Barra fisherman disqualified for two years

June 29, 2017

Teenager fined and ordered to re-sit his driving test.

News

Dunbeg’s Sine MacVicar receives lifetime achievement award

June 29, 2017

Mrs MacVicar was described as being ‘the embodiment of what a great headteacher should be’.

News

Concern over lack of Oban firefighters

June 29, 2017

Oban ALP not available to assist in George Street fire.

News

Caledonian Sleeper introduces Oban connection

June 29, 2017

Caledonian Sleeper has introduced a new bus connection service from Crianlarich in Central Scotland to the town of Oban, helping make journeys from London to Scotland’s West Coast more efficient.

Nostalgia

The empty sporran revives the Bard of Lorn

June 28, 2017

Oban

Tesco serves up 15,327 meals in Argyll and Bute

June 27, 2017

Tesco delivers up meals for food connection.

News

OHS’ first business breakfast is hailed a success

June 27, 2017

Dozens of businesses from around Oban attended the event to give pupils an insight in to their industry.

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.

Video