Dad’s bench is pose perfect for Uisken selfies
Leo Norris’s dad Peter first took his young family to spend the summer at stunning Uisken near Bunessan back in 1966 and it flourished into a tradition lasting more than 50 years.
News
News
Work starts on refurbishing decades-old electricity poles
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is investing approximately £1 million on refurbishing the existing 500 wooden electricity poles on Jura that have been delivering power for around 60 years.
News
Married life takes off at Oban Airport
Happy couple Danny and Lizzie Fleming chose Oban Airport as the perfect wedding venue.
News
Path closure at Shian Wood Wildlife Reserve
The closure is necessary to allow essential repairs and upgrades to the path network
News
Rowers take on Scotland’s coast – all 1,800 miles of it
Likened to a rowing machine with scenary, coastal rowing is a fast-growing water sport and next year will see hundreds of rowers form a relay to circumnavigate Scotland’s coastline.
News
Ruairdidh’s photo is a winner
This stunning photograph won Ruairidh Iain Galbraith £50 worth of LoveOban vounchers.
News
Piper plays Oban’s respects
This year’s parade, saved by Oban Sea cadets and Councillor Jim Lynch after the demise of the town’s Royal British Legion in February, was one of the biggest witnessed in recent years.
News
Project Kraken keeps watch for coastline crime
Project Kraken, covering more than 11,000 miles of British mainland coastline plus its islands, wants water-users to be its eyes, reporting anything suspicious that they might spot.
News
Torsa dig was a walkover
Survey work included the team walking over the rocky ground to record finds and clues to the island’s farming past.
News
Airport fuel dilemma adds extra air miles
After the existing aviation fuel provider cut short his contract by nine months, Hebridean Air Services Limited (HASL) flights are having to go all the way to Islay Airport to fill up.
Business
Strong financial returns for CalMac
For the first time, CalMac carried more than 5.6 million passengers and more than 1.4 million vehicles.
Business
HIE Stornoway staff join council staff at its HQ
HIE and Business Gateway are co-locating with the Comhairle’s economic development team at the public sector building.
Business
Majestic Line scoops Innovation in Tourism award
The Innovation in Tourism category was sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and winning the award means that the Majestic Line automatically becomes a finalist at the Scottish Thistle Awards in March 2020.
Business
HIE grant boost for Raasay Distillery
R&B Distillers, owners of the Isle of Raasay Distillery, has secured up to £200,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Business
Region is proving magnet for visitors
The people behind a thriving tourism industry in the Highlands and Islands have been celebrating their success at a glittering awards ceremony.
Business
Oban beauty salon awarded five stars
Clare Pearson Hair & Make-up has been awarded recognition as a five-star salon and colour expert by The Good Salon Guide
Business
Success for VisitScotland Oban-minded campaign
Strong performance for Oban and Lorn digital marketing drive
Business
Gigha to raise the bar on visitor facilities
The Isle of Gigha camping and motorhome site is due to welcome its first visitors in autumn 2020.
Business
New apprentices at Glensanda
Lauren Turner, Stewart Twort and Cameron Douglas will complete a four-year apprenticeship.
Business
Argyll chef to serve up best of Highland larder
David Hetherington is to lead the hotel’s mission to create a foodie haven in the Highlands.
Church
Thought for the week – 07.11.19
As a church minister, I love to join with other Christians for worship and prayer and Bible study.
Church
Thought for the week – week 31.10.19
Reverend Stewart Goudie, North West Lochaber Church of Scotland.
Church
‘Tartan Pimpernel’ is honoured in France
A memorial plaque to mark the exploits of Islay son Reverend Dr Donald Caskie has been unveiled at Fort de la Revere near Nice.
Church
Scots church will win £1,500 in photography competition
An overall winner will receive a £5,000 prize for the church.
Church
Thought for the week – 24.10.19
Knowing where your help comes from is the key to faith. We just have to ask.
Church
Thought for the week 17.10.19
God invites us to share in the work of co-creating good things for the benefit of all.
Church
Faith leaders urge: ‘we must loosen the grip of poverty’
Leaders of Scotland’s faith communities have united to call for action.
Church
£1 million fund launched for Highlands and Islands
The deadline for applications to be received is January 15, 2020.
Church
Choir is on song during tour of Highlands
The choir, led by their new conductor, Cameron Murdoch, came to Fort William as part of an Argyll and Lochaber tour.
Districts
Lochaber’s Holly speaks ahead of climate documentary screening in Glasgow
Lochaber’s Holly speaks ahead of climate documentary screening in Glasgow
Districts
Abbeyfield Ballachulish shortlisted for Scottish Care Awards
Abbeyfield Ballachulish shortlisted for Scottish Care Awards.
Districts
Loch Eil centre shortlisted for major outdoor award
The Outward Bound Trust, which has its Scottish centre at Loch Eil near Fort William, is in line for a top award after being shortlisted as one of the best outdoor learning experiences in the UK.
Districts
Caol car park set to benefit from town centre cash
Caol Co-op car park public realm improvements has been selected among 30 transformational projects to benefit from a slice of more than £2.3million of investment across the Highlands.
Districts
The Highlanders battalion tackles Exercise Wessex Storm
Local soldiers are among those from the 4th Battalion (The Highlanders), Royal Regiment of Scotland, who are currently taking part in a major military exercise on Salisbury Plain.
Districts
Special ceilidh to celebrate a decade of Arisaig Community Trust
Special ceilidh to celebrate a decade of Arisaig Community Trust.
Districts
Arisaig Sewing Bee gets going
The takes place at the Land, Sea and Island Centre and is open to anyone wanting to complete a bit of sewing with guidance available.
Farming
Around the markets 31.10.19
The latest prices paid for livestock at Dalmally and Fort William.
Farming
Around the markets – 24.10.19
The latest prices paid for livestock at Oban, Fort William and Islay.
Farming
Around the markets – 17.10.19
The latest prices paid for livestock at Dalmally, Oban and Fort William.
Farming
Sheep have a vital role in helping to tackling climate change
The association’s concern is that alternative ways of managing land and vegetarian type foods are being proposed as being options to reduce warming while increasing evidence is showing that the opposite is true.
Farming
NFUS call for member evidence for migration advisory committee
Union extends survey for Scottish farm-based businesses and agri-food sector on permanent and seasonal staff needs
Farming
Crofting initiative gains ground at Gathering Pace event
Highland and Moray Social Crofting Network grows with launch of website and social media pages
Farming
Around the markets 19.09.19
Latest prices paid for livestock at Oban, Dalmally, Tiree and Portree.
Farming
Mull Sheepdog Trials celebrates 110 years
Weather and ferries fail to dampen spirits on the day.
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
Lochaber
Senior Citizens Network holds Strontian event
The Highland Senior Citizens Network (HSCN) works across the Highlands to ensure that this growing section of the population is represented and heard.
Lochaber
South Lochaber rocked by minor earthquakes
Two rumblings were heard in south Lochaber with the British Geological Survey recording two minor earthquakes.
Lochaber
Rural planning rules review given guarded welcome by XR
The Scottish Government’s announcement that it is to review rural planning legislation to tackle depopulation, support local economies and help tackle the global climate crisis has been welcomed by environment campaigners in Fort William.
Lochaber
Corpach man sentenced to unpaid work
Twenty-two-year-old admitted an amended charge of theft.
Lochaber
Shinty medals, sticks and trophies to welcome New Year in Lochaber
One of the oldest medals in competitive shinty is to be handed over to the
West Highland Museum in Fort William for safe-keeping and display.
Lochaber
Young man found guilty of assault on Cinema Lane
A brawl involving five men found one guilty for kicking another in the face as he ran from the scene.
Districts
Lochaber’s Holly speaks ahead of climate documentary screening in Glasgow
Lochaber’s Holly speaks ahead of climate documentary screening in Glasgow
BOBcast
BOBcast – An Oban Times Podcast Episode 1
Delve into the wonderful golfing world of Oban golfer Bob MacIntyre with George Graham, Keith McIntyre and Stephen Day in Episode 1 of this Oban Times Podcast.
Lochaber
Darach Croft wants to bring people with disabilities closer to nature
Sarah and Hugh Asher want to use their expertise in social work to make their working croft into a place where people with disabilities can get into nature.
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.