Dunollie Castle in final push for third phase restoration funds
The conservation work comes after the castle was awarded £141,000 from Historic Environment Scotland and will start February 24.
Oban
Oban
Storm Dennis vents its fury on region
Storm Dennis caused disruption across the Highland and islands at the weekend and into Monday with strong winds and heavy rain and hail storms.
Oban
Register your property title and take control
Voluntary registering your property sooner rather than later will safeguard your position as a landowner and make future transactions involving your property easier, faster and more cost effective.
Oban
Pub’s lifeboat supporters thanked in kind
Oban lifeboat’s unlikely link to the Forester’s Arms in the landlocked village of Cambusbarron, near Stirling, took another twist this month.
News
Charitable group aim to give town event to be proud of
Oban Pride will be hosting their second event on Saturday, May 30 and are looking to make it even bigger than last year’s festivities.
News
Bonawe’s Breege installed as Deacon at prestigious Glasgow dinner
As this year’s Deacon of The Incorporation of Weavers, Breege plans to focus on the West Coast during her year in office.
News
Connel musicians to tour Argyll with debut album
Dithis (Duo) is the debut album by sibling duo Joy and Andrew Dunlop who have been making music together since childhood
News
Argyll and Bute’s budget cut higher than Scottish average
The council meet to set its own budget next Thursday, February 27.
News
Travel disruption expected as Storm Dennis approaches
Met Office forecasts are for winds gusting to 70mph, which are likely to cause severe disruption to services.
News
It’s all a matter of taste for Mandy at Manor House
The new kitchen team are cooking up a storm at one of Oban’s most established restaurants.
Business
Food from Argyll shines at speciality show
Food from Argyll showcased the area’s exceptional food and drink, and the benefits of living and working in Argyll and Bute, at Scotland’s Speciality Food Show.
Business
Whisky exports surge amid backdrop of tariff uncertainty
A 25 per cent tariff on the import of single malt whisky and whisky liqueurs into the US means the outlook for the industry remains uncertain.
Business
Union warning on tariff threat to Scotch whisky
GMB is calling for an end to the US whisky tariffs that threaten 22,000 whisky and spirit industry jobs.
Business
Tiree community enterprise boosts island’s fishing industry
Tiree Community Maritime Assets Ltd has completed the much-needed refurbishment of Milton Harbour.
Business
Inverlussa launches newest vessel
The Helen Rice was launched from the Ferguson Marine Shipyard, Port Glasgow.
Business
HIE offers course to help firms begin exporting
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is sharing exporting knowledge in a series of events, including in the Outer Hebrides.
Business
Call for delay on air traffic control centralisation
Airports affected by the centralisation proposals include Stornoway and Benbecula.
Business
World-winning gin is labour of love
The Mull-based artisan Hebridean distiller fought off stiff competition to win the category’s top prize despite it only being its first gin in its 222-year history.
Business
Dunbeg couple Go Naked for new business venture
Graeme West and Catriona Currie are offering a delivery service that cuts out the unnecessary packaging used by many of the larger retailers.
Business
Hotel is finalist for national award
Lodge on Loch Lomond, the four-star hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond, has been announced as a finalist for Best Wedding Venue.
Church
New chief at An Comunn Gaidhealach
James Graham, originally from Lochinver, will be the organisation’s new chief executive officer.
Church
Thought for the week – 06.02.20
If you think that you understand God, it is not God you understand.
Church
Thought for the week 30.01.20
I’ve been astonished and humbled by people in the direst circumstances who have found themselves able to give thanks for something.
Church
Thought for the week – 23.01.20
Rev Dr Malcolm Kinnear, Kinlochleven and Nether Lochaber Parish Churches.
Church
Argyll and the Isles Bishop has new post
Right Reverend Kevin Pearson has been elected as the new Episcopalian Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway.
Church
Thought for the week – 16.01.20
Honest faith allows us to recognise ourselves as we really are.
Church
Thought for the week 26.12.19
Jesus will never be lost to us if we have embraced the gift of undeserved love that he brings.
Districts
Plenty of nimble fingers on show at Arisaig Eco Project
Arisaig Eco Project was delighted to welcome the Nimble Fingers initiative back to the village for a further three weeks of creative sewing and woodwork sessions during January and February.
Districts
Pupils dive in to Under the Sea event
Primary five pupils from a number of schools in the area joined secondary pupils from Oban High for the event.
Lochaber
Lochaber Housing builds young people up to take on new challenges
The modern apprenticeships from Lochaber Housing Association have led to new opportunities and continued growth for those young people taking part.
Lochaber
Lochaber florist shortlisted for wedding awards event
Lochaber florist shortlisted for wedding awards event
Districts
Glenfinnan on the agenda for Gaelic travel programme
This week’s BBC Alba edition of the Gaelic travel show, Mach A Seo! Let’s Go! visits Glenfinnan.
Lochaber
Lochaber Probus Club welcomes growing membership
Attendance at the second meeting grew to 11 people as interest in the club grows.
Lochaber
Nominations open for four Lochaber Community Councils
Community Councils in Caol, Mallaig, Glenfinnan, and Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry, remain unformed since the recent elections in December 2019.
Districts
Coastguard launches new search and rescue aircraft
Coastguard launches new search and rescue aircraft
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.
Farming
EID system to be showcased in roadshow
ScotEID goes back on the road to showcase pioneering cattle traceability system in Scotland.
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
Final report due on feasibility of bridge and tunnel options for Corran Narrows
Local councillors on The Highland Council’s Lochaber Area Committee meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) will be asked to agree that the final report of the study into the feasibility of replacing the Corran Narrows ferry service with a fixed link bridge or tunnel be submitted to Transport Scotland as soon as possible as part of the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2).
News
14 cruise ships coming to Fort William in 2020
The ships will begin coming in April and the last one will dock in Loch Linnhe in October as the tourist season ends.
News
Knoydart community set to celebrate hall opening
Local community have transformed local hall into modern music and arts venue.
News
Appeal following road crash on the A828 at Duror
Appeal following road crash on the A828 at Duror
News
Lochaber now has double the interest in Holyrood finance roles
Cameron welcomes Carlaw as new Tory leader
Lochaber
Weekend rugby and football matches fall victim to storms
Weekend rugby and football matches fall victim to storms
Lochaber
Caol boys and Lundavra girls dominate schools badminton tournament
Caol boys and Lundavra girls dominate schools badminton tournament
Lochaber
New gym sets Lochaber Phoenix Boxing Club on route to more success
Members of Lochaber Phoenix Boxing Club are celebrating a move to a new, larger, better equipped gym from which to continue their successes in the ring across Scotland.
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
BOBcast
BOBcast Episode 2
Delve once more into the wonderful golfing world of Bob MacIntyre with George Graham, Keith McIntyre and Stephen Day in Episode 2 of this Oban Times Podcast – This week – broken clubs, statistics, slices and more.
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.