Keep your safe distance in town, urges Covid doctor
Covid survivor James Scott backs social distancing advice as he hands over a £15,500 cheque as a thank you to Lorn & The Islands Hospital staff for helping save his life.
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Final stage for Inverawe woodland transfer
Inverawe Community Woodland is now in the last stage of acquiring 15 acres of forestry land off the A85 beside the River Awe so people in the area can enjoy it for walking and leisure for generations to come.
Business
CalMac inquiries jump by 14 per cent
Ferry operator sees inquiries surge as ticket sales opened up to and including October 18.
News
Opening Old Military Road depends on strict safety checks
Work is continuing at the Rest and Be Thankful to install extra protection measures ahead of potentially opening the Old Military Road (OMR) as a local diversion route for road users from mid-morning tomorrow (Saturday).
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 7th August 2020
Fiona, Kathie, Ellis and Martin deliver happy tidings during their regular Friday morning chat. New arrivals, exam results and weather are just some of the topics discussed by the team this week
News
Letter details back to school plans
‘Every single pupil will receive a welcome back from myself,’ says Oban High School head teacher Peter Bain in a back to school letter
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‘Mail van fail’ led to Oban exam results delay
Royal Mail finally reveals why postal exam results were late to some areas of Oban.
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Clearance work continues at Rest And Be Thankful
Depending on safety checks, there is potential that the Old Military Road will re-open tomorrow mid-morning as a local diversion route.
Oban
Large boulders on Rest made safe but A83 remains closed
Assessments and clear-up operations following landslip to continue until sunset.
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Assessment and clear-up operation continues at Rest and Be Thankful
A helicopter is being used to help manage a large boulder exposed on hillside after a further 100 tonnes of debris reached A83 overnight.
Business
CalMac inquiries jump by 14 per cent
Ferry operator sees inquiries surge as ticket sales opened up to and including October 18.
Lochaber
View from the Chamber – 6.8.20
New contact tracing app is ready to help hospitality businesses!
Business
Oban M&Co ‘to avoid closure’
The company’s headquarters has not formally commented but staff understand that the Oban store is safe.
Business
Firms fear second lockdown but ‘can do’ attitude praised
‘Road to recovery a long one,’ but confidence of firms and ‘can do’ attitude praised by agency chief
News
New boutique hotel for Oban
The aim is to raise the bar for guest accommodation and provide a high standard, said general manager Ioana Moldovan.
Business
Question marks remain over Oban events
No decisions yet on end-of-season crowd pullers, despite ‘indicative dates’ announced by First Minister
News
SAMS dips toe into eco-fashion with online shop
Centre to sell environmentally-friendly t-shirts, hoodies and bags displaying positive ocean images and messaging.
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Larger hotels get share in £14m pot to ‘save jobs’
Plus £10,000 grants for self-catering businesses which have not received any coronavirus support, says Govt.
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Church
Thought for the week – 23.7.20
Reverend Dr Malcolm Kinnear, Minister of Kinlochleven and Nether Lochaber Parish Church
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Thought for the week – 16.7.20
Reverend Richard Baxter, Fort William Duncansburgh MacIntosh and Kilmonivaig.
Church
Churches back but weddings and funerals limited to 20
Churches urged to avoid ‘singing, chanting and playing wind instruments,’ in new Covid guidance from government.
Lochaber
Lochaber Rotary marks 20th anniversary of ShelterBox scheme
Thanks to the generous support of the community, Lochaber Rotary has provided
several Shelter Boxes over the years and those attending the Lochaber Agricultural
Show have become used to seeing a box with tent, stove and other items on display.
Lochaber
Mallaig teacher Dawn’s quizzes raise cash for local pool and leisure centre
Following on from this success, Dawn has staged a further two fundraising quizzes in July in aid of Mallaig Pool & Leisure Centre and Mallaig FC, raising over £250 in donations.
Lochaber
AGM for Kilmallie Christmas lights this month
Due to the current situation this will be a Zoom meeting. Members of the public are welcome.
Lochaber
Fort William Library joins the bounceback campaign
Customers can contact the library by telephone during its opening hours on 01397 703552.
Districts
Oilfast rewards Oban’s local hero with 500L of heating oil
Sandra Robinson was nominated by her community as their local hero for working long hours in a local hospital laboratory during the pandemic.
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Fellowship recognition for Rotary
The Lochaber branch received an award after funding new equipment for Acharacle Brownies, the new Unit that covers Ardnamurchan and Moidart.
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Happy anniversary to a diamond duo
Originally from Ballachulish and Mary Campbell from Barra, were married in Glasgow on 28 July 1960.
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Farming
Supporting green innovation in farming
The new funding will drive forward innovation in farming and food production and help agricultural businesses contribute to the green economic recovery by farming more sustainably.
Farming
Time to discuss agri-environment future measures is right now
Future agri-environment measures must enable farmers and crofters to play their key role in managing a significant majority of Scotland’s environmental interests, writes Environment and Land Use committee chairman, Angus MacFadyen, a hill farmer from near Oban.
Farming
Agriculture must be front and centre of new land use partnership
The call comes after the Scottish Land Commission (SLC) published an interim report on Regional Land Use Partnerships (RLUPs).
News
Sheep worrying a ‘scourge’ on agriculture – Forbes
MSP encourages people to add views to consultation as statistics show 40 per cent rise in worrying attacks
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Pet ban plan for dogs attacking sheep
People needed to give views to consultation into tougher penalties for sheep and livestock worrying
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Ministers back animal welfare bill
Scottish SPCA hails ‘game changing’ animal welfare bill but gamekeepers’ association calls it ‘bad law’
Farming
Gamekeepers’ group claims bill could be ‘rushed’
The Scottish Greens have said beavers are supposed to be protected in Scotland, but one fifth of the population was killed under license last year.
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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
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Fort visit by MS Roald Amundsen cruise ship suspended due to coronavirus
Hurtigruten is in contact with all guests that were on board MS Roald Amundsen’s July 17 and 24 departures.
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Kinlochleven youngsters get touch of green fingers thanks to local trust
This project was made possible with funding from the EU Leader Rural Development Fund and Scottish Natural Heritage.
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Police to target Arisaig to Morar road this weekend
‘My officers will be engaging with visitors and explaining community concerns, as well as reminding drivers of the dangers of morning after drink driving following a camping trip’ – Inspector Isla Campbell
Lochaber
Lochaber Rotary marks 20th anniversary of ShelterBox scheme
Thanks to the generous support of the community, Lochaber Rotary has provided
several Shelter Boxes over the years and those attending the Lochaber Agricultural
Show have become used to seeing a box with tent, stove and other items on display.
News
Hebrides to benefit from islands cash boost
The UK Government is also investing £50 million in the Deal over 15 years.
Lochaber
Mallaig teacher Dawn’s quizzes raise cash for local pool and leisure centre
Following on from this success, Dawn has staged a further two fundraising quizzes in July in aid of Mallaig Pool & Leisure Centre and Mallaig FC, raising over £250 in donations.
News
Banavie Quarry changes would improve residents’ lives, council hears
Local Highland councillor Denis Rixson (Caol and Mallaig) added that previous attempts to lessen the visual impact had not worked because the cliff face was too steep.
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Hunt to trace family of Black Watch officer named on Belgian war memorial
The graves include three men from the 6th Battalion of The Black Watch, killed in May, 1940, trying to hold off German forces and cover the withdrawal to Dunkirk.
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Skye MSP visits island’s new hospital site
The £20 million Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross Community Hospital – which is due to open next year – will include 24 beds, an emergency department, x-ray and ultrasound services, a midwife-led community maternity unit and an infusion suite.
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This week in 1745: The prince sets up HQ at Borrodale House
The last few days of July and the first few of August had been spent on the Du Teillay on covert operations, sending out messages and receiving key players for meetings about the fledgling rising.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 7th August 2020
Fiona, Kathie, Ellis and Martin deliver happy tidings during their regular Friday morning chat. New arrivals, exam results and weather are just some of the topics discussed by the team this week
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What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 5th August 2020
Should Ganavan get a nighttime barrier to keep out badly behaved motorhomes turning the car park into an unofficial car park?
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Something for the Weekend 31st July 2020
More madcap banter from the OT team this week including Kathie having quandaries over whether or not to curb her wanderlust this weekend as she ponders a day trip to Gigha, Ellis needs to decide quick whether or not to dash back to the charity shop to buy that chunk of carved wood that no words ‘not even for Ellis’ can describe and Martin is Ballachulish-bound – but not in an inflatable kayak.
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What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 29nd July 2020
It’s another packed podcast this week as reporters Kathie and Ellis look at what’s in The Oban Times after a touching turn out at the service for Oban firefighter Brian MacDonald.
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Something for the Weekend 24th July 2020
Kathie gets the wobbles in this week’s Podcast after a too close for comfort encounter with a creature of the deep
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What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 22nd July 2020
Ellis , Fiona and Kathie discuss just some of the stories available in this week’s OT in print and online. Topics include litter, small island communities, whisky, message in a bottle and even some sport!
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Something for the Weekend 10th July 2020
Some more silly banter about what the team is thinking about doing this weekend Ellis, Fiona and Steevie are back with their interesting mix of chat and information and recommendations.
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What’s in This Week’s Oban Times 15th July 2020
Ellis , Fiona and Kathie discuss just some of the stories available in this week’s OT in print and online. Topics include litter, small island communities, whisky, message in a bottle and even some sport!
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Fort William man wins silver pendant at this year’s Mod
Calum MacColl (MacColla) won the competition on Wednesday afternoon
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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
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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
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Royal National Mod to come home to Oban in 2023
The festival of all things Gaelic was last held in the town in 2015
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SAMS staff get poetical for World Oceans Day
‘I wandered lonely as a copepod’: Marine sciences staff managed to flawlessly recite their love of the ocean.
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.