Keep taking the hills, Dr Finlay
Finlay Wild was one of a strong field of Lochaber runners at the Scottish Hill Running Championships at Dingwall.
Sport
Sport
Miguel grapples with Brazilian Jui Jitsu career
On November 5 Fort William’s Miguel Alvarez is attending the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ABCC) Submission Fighting World Federation training camp in Wales which attracts some of the best BJJ athletes in the UK.
Sport
Sparring towards action-packed boxing show
Lochaber Phoenix Boxers have been honing their skills in preparation for their upcoming Home Show at Caol Community Centre on November 6.
Lochaber
One cup down one to go – again!
Clydesdale Athletic 4-1 South Lochaber Thistle
WEST OF SCOTLAND CUP
Sport
Surfers on crest of a wave as Classic returns to Tiree
Organisers hope for a return to full format for next October.
Sport
Technique pays dividends for Oban Lorne
Helensburgh 7-33 Oban Lorne
TENNENT’S WEST REGION LEAGUE DIVISION 2
Sport
St Fillans course provides sun for captains away day
Thirteen players took part in an 18-hole Stableford competition with the St Fillans course in prime condition.
Sport
Bowlers draw an end to successful season
The club will hold its AGM on Saturday, December 4, time tbc.
Lochaber
Busy week ends in double defeat for Fort
Next up for Fort William is a trip to play Turriff United this Saturday at 3pm.
Sport
Positive signs for Bob in Spain
Bob faced an anxious wait on Friday before it was confirmed that his +5 total would see him through to the weekend right on the cut line.
Sport
A Game For Geordie
A charity football match between Oban’s Rangers and Celtic supporters’ clubs kicks off at Mossfield Stadium at 1pm this Sunday (October 17) raising funds for the local Macmillan day bed unit.
Football
Double defeat sees Fort players up their strike rate
Despite the two results Fort can be happy that they are beginning to consistently score goals.
Sport
Dominant display sees SLT progress in President’s Cup
South Lochaber Thistle 8-2 Antonine AFC
PRESIDENT’S CUP
Lochaber
Jags boot opponents out of cup following controversial extra time decision
South Lochaber Thistle 2-1 Glasgow Wellington (AET)
SCOTTISH AMATEUR FA CUP
Sport
Parliament hears of historic shinty win
Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP Ian Blackford commended Kinlochshiel’s historic Camanachd Cup win in front of his Westminster audience.
Lochaber
Pawel powers on to beat 15 year-old Ben record
A member of Lochaber Athletics Club the Polish runner was attempting to run up and down Britain’s highest mountain as many times as possible in 24 hours to raise funds to help his friend Davy Duncan.
Sport
Young cyclists get wheels in motion on Kerrera
Hosted by the Isle of Kerrera Development Trust the Inaugural Kerrera Kids Bike Event was a huge success and organisers were delighted to see so many smiling, happy faces impressing everyone with their bike skills.
Sport
Matiss king of the Borders hills
North Argyll Cycle Club member Matiss Robertson found himself on top of the podium in Stow where he took part in the Stow Triple – Hill Climb Stage race.
Sport
Otters bid fond farewell to coach Amanda
Oban Otters team captains Andrew Boyle and Edie Elliott talk to coach Amanda Coates as she steps away from the poolside after 32 years.
Sport
Harper scores second Mull Rally win 19 years after his first
Mull economy boosted by event return after COVID-19-enforced absence in 2020.
Opinion
Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip – October 7
It doesn’t matter how slowly we move forward as long our direction of travel is towards our destination.
Sport
First podium of the season for McPhee
Following a difficult qualifier the previous day John started in 10th position taking a place on the fourth row on the grid on the Austin circuit.
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Peter and Christina take World titles on Easdale
Stone skimming championship continues to grow as islanders welcome hundreds to 23rd event
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Oban ovation as last cruise ship sails into the sunset
Groups are already working hard to ensure next season is equally successful
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Curtain call for 45th Lochaber Music Festival
The 45th edition of the festival drew to a close last Thursday.
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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.