Dr John Gordon OBE – 17.12.1942 – 4.6.2021
On hearing of his death on June 4 this year, tributes came from far and wide, such was the international reputation of the deep-sea scientist, nearly 20 years after his retirement.
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Pub gets go ahead to be turned into a home
The application was for a partial change of use to allow the rear part of the premises, currently a small bar, to be converted into a living space.
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Salute for charity stalwarts
John and Jean Alexander were presented with thanks and gifts as they stepped down from their chairman and secretary roles with the Easdale branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland
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New Oban heritage map clues up children
Oban’s Rockfield Centre got the idea for the map after pupils from Easdale Primary School turned into tourists for a day to experience what visitors might see if they came to visit.
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Easdale ferry has it covered
There is always one ferry-man on the island, and at least one person qualified to do the ropes so emergency cover is always on hand.
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Island hall becomes temporary school
The news has been welcomed by parents who called for the hall to be used as a better alternative rather that transporting their children off the island for lessons elsewhere
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Latest news from Seil
It seems problems with dog mess around the island is also getting worse and residents are to blame – because there are no tourists.
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Electrical fault keeps Easdale Primary shut
Parents of nursery children were being phoned up on Saturday to be given the choice of a number of nurseries – including one an hour’s drive away in Craignish.