Mull golf venue reaches new heights
Isle of Harris, Tobermory (Mull), Barra, Traigh (Arisaig) and Dragon’s Tooth (Ballachulish) Golf Clubs have been named alongside venues across the globe in a list of the World’s Top 50 9-hole courses.
Sport
BOBcast
For the love of BOBcast! I’m learning to play golf
Oban Times journalist, and golf beginner, Fiona Scott attempts to unravel the mysteries of the local fairways and gain a handicap of 53 by the time she is 53 at the end of June next year.
BOBcast
BOBcast – Episode 16 – “Challenging Times”
The team are back discussing all things Bob MacIntyre – plus Fiona’s BOBcast golf challenge with contributions from Steven Wilson and Barry Whenman from Craignure Golf Club
News
Argyll and Bute’s Old Firm fan plea
Local councillor urges fans not to travel to pubs locally to watch the game
News
UCI mountain bike world cup to return to Fort William next year
Reece Wilson’s win at the weekend was a huge boost for British mountain biking and the ultimate recognition of his talent. As reigning World Champion everyone will be raring to see him in front of his home crowd at Fort William next year.
Lochaber
Trials and celebrations as Ben takes world bronze
The Lochaber youngster was awarded his bronze FIM World Trial125 Championship medal on the podium in Italy on Sunday, October 11.
News
Lochaber RFC makes pitch for ownership of Banavie ground
Lochaber RFC said as a club they are always looking for ways to develop on and off the pitch.
Lochaber
Just look what Katie did, at Ashfields
Katie Cameron, 17, and her family took on a 28 hour round trip to take part in the National Carriage Driving Trials in Essex.
Other Sports
Tennis ace Gregor makes timely return
Oban born racketeer makes coaching comeback in the place his adventures began.
Sport
Bayern see off PSG in Lochnell FC Skillorama
With the easing of restrictions, the club are now looking forward to resuming outdoor sessions.
Football
Supporters Club help charities reach their goals
A 5,000 donation from the Celtic FC Foundation has been split between New Hope Kitchen and the St Vincent de Paul Society who will use it to help vulnerable members of the community through the current coronavirus situation.
Sport
Stedfast anchor fails to hold
FOOTBALL: Oban Saints 5, Stedfast K 1 – Central Scottish Division 1B
News
Outstanding entries for musical composition competition produce tight finish in shinty shoot-out
Results of the final of the musical shoot-out were revealed at 2.15pm on Saturday afternoon
Lochaber
Shinty sponsors give backing to ‘phantom’ cup final
‘We want to show our support for the sport, and the Camanachd Association, at an
extremely difficult time,’ said George Fraser, chief executive of Tulloch Homes.
Sport
Plans in place for 2021 Camanachd Cup Final
The Tulloch Homes sponsored event will return to The Dell, Kingussie for the first time since 1999 and for its 125th anniversary.
Shinty
Shinty season to be localised in light of COVID
The Camanachd Association commended the important role that clubs continue to play during the pandemic to engage their members and support their communities.
Oban
Taynuilt mourns death of Dougie MacCallum
Dougie always had an interest in shinty and was a frequent attender at Mossfield, Oban, for matches.
Sport
Skye runner Donnie sets new record
Inverness-based athlete completes challenge almost eight days quicker than the previous record set a decade ago.
Sport
Rugby stars reach The Sneck tyred and triumphant
At the time of writing the Tries2Trials team had exceeded their £5,000 target by £2,260, the total of which will be split between the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and Unite Against Cancer.
Sport
Rugby quartet swap boots for bikes
Ruaridh Jackson, Ryan Grant, Richie Vernon and Andrew Easson will leave Campbeltown on Friday August 21 when they take on the Caledonia Way
Sport
Wanted: local heroes for Volunteer Sports Awards
Nominations for the 2020 LiveArgyll Sports Awards close at midnight Friday July 17.
Other Sports
Atlantis family unite in face of pandemic
The overwhelming demonstration of Oban’s community spirit has been of particular note to the Atlantis Leisure team during the current lockdown situation.
Sport
Rugby club put plans in place for uncertain future
With an influx of youngsters coming up from the Under 18s squad Oban Lorne RFC are looking at a reformation of four individual teams within the club for training and selection purposes.
Sport
Taekwon-Do club continues to make positive impact
Launched and run by 43-year-old Simon Canning, Loch Ness Taekwon-Do opened its Dojang doors last March and has enjoyed a successful first year since.
Sport
Flash bang wallop – school sports pictures required
Principal Teacher of PE Murray Hamilton is keen to display old Oban High School team photographs along with current ones as well as establishing a sporting Hall of Fame type gallery in the new building.
Sport
Planning continues ahead of 2020 Mull Rally
Mull Rally clerk of the course Andy Jardine remains focused on installing the foundations for the October 8-11 event but stressed that nobody will travel to Mull until there are clear and precise government guidance to say they are permitted to do so.
Gallery
Peter and Christina take World titles on Easdale
Stone skimming championship continues to grow as islanders welcome hundreds to 23rd event
Gallery
Oban ovation as last cruise ship sails into the sunset
Groups are already working hard to ensure next season is equally successful
Gallery
Curtain call for 45th Lochaber Music Festival
The 45th edition of the festival drew to a close last Thursday.
Gallery
Gala Queen Megan reigns over successful maritime day
Fun Day helped raise cash for two charities dear to the heart of the town: RNLI and The Fishermen’s Mission.