Open invite to online Pride at Home party
Get musical and quizzical with the Oban Pride team on Saturday, May 30.
News
News
Oban bar plans to reopen not close
The owner of The Lorne Bar and restaurant has pledged ‘we aren’t going anywhere’ and said he hopes to reopen the beer garden this summer.
News
Survey reveals that a third of local businesses fear they will never reopen
Hospitality giants and a business campaign group are calling on the Scottish government to outline a support system prior to the lifting of lockdown.
News
Oban hospital buzzes with drone trials
Hospital at the centre of a ‘UK first’ as a powerful space-age drone starts two-week test flights to Mull.
News
Councillor re-admitted to Conservative Party after being suspended
Councillor Alastair Redman was one of 25 members suspended from the Tory Party last November over claims of Islamophobic and other prejudicial social media posts.
News
Big blow for Oban as hotel group ceases trading
Business community shocked by the closure of the 127-room Bay Great Western on Corran Esplanade.
News
Coll shop adapts and delivers through COVID
TES Coll, the only store on the island, had to think outside the box after having to close its doors overnight because of social distancing laws.
News
Has COVID-19 pandemic changed your food habits?
Researchers of a new study want to know how eating, cooking and food purchasing habits have changed due to the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures
Business
Top hotel gives key workers special prize
Airds Hotel and Restaurant came up with the idea to recognise the sterling role key workers have played.
News
Global audience for Auld Lang Syne project
Singers, musicians, pots and pans bashers are all welcome to get involved in this online performance of Auld Lang Syne.
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Protecting jobs and supporting business
The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and support business across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
There is a wide range of financial support available to firms of all sizes. Today we take a look at how some companies have benefited from the help available.
News
Oban bar plans to reopen not close
The owner of The Lorne Bar and restaurant has pledged ‘we aren’t going anywhere’ and said he hopes to reopen the beer garden this summer.
Business
Top hotel gives key workers special prize
Airds Hotel and Restaurant came up with the idea to recognise the sterling role key workers have played.
Business
Visit Scotland director to address Oban meeting
Regional director for Argyll is scheduled to speak at virtual tourism meeting to be held on Thursday.
Oban
Island businesses pen letter to local MSP
Don’t isolate Scotland’s islands in pathway to recovery, says letter from more than 120 businesses across Mull and Iona.
Business
‘Walking meetings’ idea for Oban businesses
With no chance for local business people to meet in the same room, strolls around town could be in order.
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Protecting jobs and supporting business
The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and support business across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
There is a wide range of financial support available to firms of all sizes. Today we take a look at how some companies have benefited from the help available.
Business
Breaking News: Scotland set to loosen lockdown from next weekend
Sunbathing, park visits and seeing other people outdoors on the way, with golf, bowls and garden centres expected to reopen from next weekend
Business
Lochaber community pulls together to give Nevis Range a lift after lockdown
Two volunteer events have been organised, a bike trail maintenance day and a ‘clear the hill’ litter picking weekend.
Business
View from the Chamber – 21.5.20
As a business, you can start to lay the foundations of a post-COVID-19 roadmap, a plan through recovery and take those first steps in ensuring that your assets are in the best shape possible; ready, waiting and poised for return.
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The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and support business across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
There is a wide range of financial support available to firms of all sizes. Today we take a look at how some companies have benefited from the help available.
Church
Thought for the week – 9.4.20
Rev Donald McCorkindale, Clerk to Lochaber Presbytery & Parish Minister, Strontian, Ardgour and Morvern.
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.
News
Home is where the bealach an righ is for soon-to-be centenarian Isobel
Isobel Hirst, ne Wall, is celebrating her 100th birthday in lockdown with her daughter Lorna in Cupar but is looking forward to visiting Oban again once restrictions are lifted.
News
Lockdown celebration goes with a swing
Residents of North Argyll Care Home share their memories of VE Day.
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The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and support business across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
There is a wide range of financial support available to firms of all sizes. Today we take a look at how some companies have benefited from the help available.
News
Mull artists raise money for COVID fund
Artists Ronnie Leckie and Aska Marzec-Leckie from The Picture Gallery on Main Street, Tobermory donated an original Isle of Mull painting titled Sunbeams Loch na Keal and two limited edition prints to their crowdfunding efforts.
News
Ganavan pals get creative for Blue Peter challenges
Siblings Lydia-Rose and Amelia-Grace Stephen, along with their friend Eilidh Rose Lawson all received the coveted badges for their efforts.
News
Community comes together for Arinagour pupils
The island’s pupils have been set a wide variety of remote learning challenges during lockdown.
Lochaber
Kilmallie Community Council holds meeting via video link
Date of next meeting: The remote Zoom meeting seemed to work well for most people although there were some problems. The next meeting will be by Zoom on Monday May 25 at 7.15pm.
News
Taynuilt group answer the call for supplies
Residents of Taynuilt and the surrounding area can visit the phone box on Main Street to either pick up essential items or leave something for others.
News
ACHA assist NHS in Argyll with PPE
‘It was the very least we could do to support those who are saving lives,’ said ACHA’s chief executive Alastair MacGregor.
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Protecting jobs and supporting business
The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and support business across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
There is a wide range of financial support available to firms of all sizes. Today we take a look at how some companies have benefited from the help available.
News
Additional funding to support crofters in remote and marginal communities
The scheme helps crofters to upgrade housing or build new homes, allowing them to achieve the full potential of their crofts while generating economic activity.
News
Success for three-in-one stock sale
To limit travel during the coronavirus crisis, scheduled sales at Tiree and Dalmally were cancelled and instead combined with the one at Oban Livestock Centre.
Farming
Farmer auctions sheep in aid of NHS
One of Scotland’s well-known Blackface sheep breeders is selling three of his best ewe hoggs in aid of the NHS COVID-19 appeal.
Farming
Bill Jamieson to retire from United Auctions
The sales executive started out at United Auctions as market superintendent, staffing and running the yard at Dalmally and on the island sales.
Farming
Argyll farming leader appeals for public help
Regional chairman asks for consideration of farmers as key workers
News
All things baa baa bright and beautiful
The flock of multi-coloured sheep can be spotted at Coull Farm on Islay or via the farm and community Facebook pages.
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.
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The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and support business across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
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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
Hotel closure sparks wider concern over COVID impact
The closure of the Caledonian Hotel in Fort William, due to the collapse of Specialist Leisure Group and its subsidiary companies, will have a huge knock on effect on numerous small, local businesses say campaign group.
News
All infected Skye care home staff to now get full sick pay
HC-One, the operator of Home Farm, confirmed the change of heart this week after a deal said to have been brokered by local MP, Ian Blackford.
News
Lochaber PPE expert says standard issue NHS mask ‘not fit for purpose’
PPE expert Niall McLean said if someone turned up on a work site with anything less than an FFP3 mask, they would be laughed off the site.
News
Over 700 council tenants welcome Garden Aid service restarting
The Garden Aid service is for older or disabled tenants who do not have anyone to help them cut their grass.
News
Pick a champ and win £200
Lochaber Phoenix Boxing Club has launched a scratch card featuring the names of famous boxing champions with the chance to win £200 if you happen to pick the winning big hitter.
Oban
Rhoda Grant calls for Scottish Government not to pull ad support for local media
Following the rates relief vote last week, Mrs Grant was dismayed to discover that it might mean the previously announced advertising boost could be taken off the table.
News
Take your litter home say eco group
Arisaig Eco Project are promoting Keep Scotland Beautiful’s ‘Give your litter a lift’ campaign.
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Protecting jobs and supporting business
The Government has announced an unprecedented package of support to protect jobs and support business across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
There is a wide range of financial support available to firms of all sizes. Today we take a look at how some companies have benefited from the help available.
News
Local newspapers needed more than ever, says Fort minister
Rev Baxter was speaking after former Church of England PR chief Peter Crumpler issued a public appeal recently urged Christians to buy their local newspaper – warning them they are in danger of losing their ‘best friends in the media’ if titles close.
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 15th May 2020
Join Kathie, Ellis, Fiona and Steevie as they head towards another “lockdown weekend”
Ellis may be off Magnet fishing, Steevie protecting his hobbit feet and Kathie heading into Narnia/her wardrobe but Fiona is heading (hopefully to the bowling green)
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Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times
Fiona, Kathie and Ellis discuss what’s in This Week’s Oban Times and available online on our website
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 15th May 2020
Join Kathie, Ellis, Fiona and Steevie as they head headlong into another “lockdown weekend” with their usual banter, tips and sometimes not to serious suggestion about things to do over the weekend.
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times
Fiona, Kathie and Ellis discuss what’s in This Week’s Oban Times and available online on our website
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 8th May 2020
Steevie, Fiona, Kathie and Ellis lead you on a merry banter filled – not to serious an episode about things to do over this lockdown weekend.
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times
Fiona, Kathie and Ellis discuss what’s in This Week’s Oban Times and available online on our website
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 1st May 2020
More wayward lighthearted banter with Fiona, Kathie, Ellis and Steevie as they discuss their plans and lots of things we can all do this bank holiday weekend.
Podcasts
What’s in This Week’s Oban Times
Fiona, Kathie and Ellis discuss what’s in This Week’s Oban Times and available online on our website
Podcasts
Something for the Weekend 24th April 2020
Something for the Weekend – a wee bit of light banter for a Friday afternoon as the team discuss possible options for another Lockdown Weekend with FIona, Kathie, Ellis and Steevie
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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
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.