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The Oban Times & WEST HIGHLAND TIMES
Wild About Argyll campaign success speaks for itself
THE BUSINESS co-operative set up five years ago to
Oban High School Pipe Band are best in country
The hard work and determination of Oban High School
Kayla appeal hits goal in six hours
THE ‘SADDEST day ever’ for a Dunbeg family saw an unprecedented
NEWS
Barra mourns as two divers die in accident
TWO men who died after a diving accident off the Isle
Colonsay islanders say thanks to long-serving postie Keith
Colonsay islanders say thanks to long-serving postie
Young blood boosts Colonsay Co
AN INJECTION of young blood has ‘energised’ the Colonsay
Six rescued from stricken yacht
ISLAY RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew rescued six people
Mull people praised after major incident
A ROAD traffic accident involving two coaches on the
Probe begins into Stornoway traffic
PLANS are being developed by the Stornoway Port Authority
Community launches buy-out bid for Ulva
THE sale of the Isle of Ulva, off the western coast
Tiree residents are split over campsite plan
TIREE residents are divided on a proposed campsite
Great Oban Raft Race will be hotly contested
WHILE some may be sad to see the West Highland Yachting
Town’s new transit berths are officially now in use
ONLY a few hours after the keys for the Esplanade pontoon
POLICE FILES
AT ABOUT 4am on Tuesday July 25, on Laurel Road, Oban
Katie wins coveted Rotary music prize
Oban Rotary’s Young Musician of the Year for 2017 is
BID4Oban appoints chief to guide it through election
COMMUNITY interest company BID4Oban has announced the
Sea Cadets learn the ropes on French Navy’s oldest sailing cutter
Sea Cadets learn the ropes on French Navy’s oldest
Don’t miss this year’s Great Oban Raft Race
I SPOKE too soon about the weather last week, sorry!
Vegans prepare to stage public street event
OBAN vegans will hold their first public address, organised
Lifeboat races to diver stricken with bends
OBAN RNLI lifeboat launched on the morning of Friday
Barra bomb victim Laura is now ‘stable’ in Glasgow
THE first condition update on Manchester bomb victim
Billy’s Yvonne writes movingly to supporters
YVONNE MacHugh, the fiancee of Billy Irving, from Connel
Planners deal blow to quarry proposal
A PROPOSAL to build a quarry in Glen Creran has been
Police appeal for more youth volunteers
ASPIRING police officers and peace-keepers are being
Congestion adds to traffic problems in Oban
ONE of the arguments over safety on the A85 is the
Driver given parking ticket after meter rejects new £1
Driver given parking ticket after meter rejects new
Environmentalist blasts Oban’s litter problem
AN ENVIRONMENTAL campaigner from who has set up a Keep
Austrian visitors claim to have found Nessie in Loch Creran
Austrian visitors claim to have found Nessie in Loch
Eye to eye
Last month I discussed binocular vision problems and
Party as Tiree woman is awarded her BEM
A TIREE woman who is the longest-serving member of
Residents urged to check permissions
RESIDENTS living in Argyll and Bute’s conservation
What decisions are taken on your behalf?
Opinion: Stacey Felgate from the People’s Council calls for live streaming to start
Neighbour assault lands in court
Craig Pollock, 40, of 7D Quarry Road, pleaded guilty
Man admits New Year’s Day attack
A 38-YEAR-OLD from Perthshire has admitted punching
Business group slams call for new Skye tourist tax
ANY NEW tax to fund more public services such as extra
Ponies bring smiles to residents
A LOCHABER family raised money to take two therapy
Shinty reaches new heights
THE HIGHEST shinty match to played in the UK will take
Volunteers clear up Soroba
ON ONE of the wettest Saturdays in July, the volunteers
Skye man arrested on drugs charges
A 44 YEAR OLD man has been arrested after £3,000 of
Respiratory care update for health professionals
AN EDUCATION event to update healthcare professionals
Barra mourns as two divers die
TWO MEN who died diving off the Isle of Barra on Saturday
Delays dash hopes of island community fibre broadband
HOPES of a full fibre community network on Skye look
Whale and dolphin watch appeal
THE SEA Watch Foundation is calling on people to get
Congregation to sell manse to fund new church centre
A SKYE church congregation is to raise funds towards
Cuddle cot donated to the Uists
A THIRD cuddle cot has been donated to the Uists community
Wind farm charity donation sends pipe band on its travels
LEWIS Pipe Band was gifted £1,000 from a community
CalMac seeks members for new community board
FERRY operator CalMac is looking to form a community
Staffing problems hit opening
STAFFING problems have forced changes to the opening
Delight as former Lochaber high pupils land Marine Harvest jobs
Delight as former Lochaber high pupils land Marine
Woman injured in Inverlochy
AN 88 YEAR OLD woman was admitted to hospital after
Lochaber ‘s Denis wins marathon
LOCHABER’S Denis Prikulis secured top spot in the third
Smiles in the rain at Arisaig Games and clan gathering
YOUNGER competitors were determined to grab some of
WHAT’S ON
THE NEXT Anoach Mhor race will be held on Wednesday
View from the Chamber
TO CELEBRATE the launch of Lochaber Chamber of Commerce’s
Community land buy-out still an option for smelter estate
Community land buy-out still an option for smelter
Safe stolen from visitor centre
POLICE are appealing for information following the
Prestigious Rotary award for transport chief
A FORT William businessman has been presented with
TV focus on puppy’s search training
BORDER collie puppy Jura is training to become the
Nevis Radio teams up with smelter on challenging mast site move
Nevis Radio teams up with smelter on challenging mast
Cash boost for new affordable homes
AT LEAST 200 new affordable homes will be built in
Wild About Argyll campaign success speaks for itself
THE BUSINESS co-operative set up five years ago to
Oban High School Pipe Band are best in country
The hard work and determination of Oban High School
Climbers back call for new strategy
MOUNTAINEERS have welcomed a report which could lead
Volunteers clear up Soroba
ON ONE of the wettest Saturdays in July, the volunteers
DISTRICTS
Skye
FOLLOWING a record-breaking year for the Isle of Skye
Crinan
VIRTUAL visitors can now take a digital turn on the
Meall Mor
FORESTRY Commission Scotland is to step up the fight
Taynuilt ceilidh hits the right notes
Last week saw another highly enjoyable Taynuilt ceilidh
Euan rides high onto podium
A YOUNG Taynuilt boy is riding high having recently
Hill House shines in fashion images
THE NATIONAL Trust for Scotland’s Hill House, Helensburgh
Lochaline
SCOTTISH Water has completed the installation of its
Aberfoyle
A MAN, 23, has been arrested and detained in police
Islay
SECRETARY of State for Scotland David Mundell is due
Stepping out for charity funds
FIVE children joined 22 walkers on a gruelling 15-mile
At Random
THERE was an overwhelming outpouring of grief following
Fort William
PAUL Murton, presenter of BBC TV’s Grand Tours of the
Lochaline
SCOTTISH Water has completed installation of its £4.5
Baking stall and quiz proceeds boost group
MEMBERS of Lochaber Sensory Care’s social group are
Portree RNLI funds boosed by £5,850
A GENEROUS donation from Apple cross boat pull team
Walkers trek 62 miles for heart charity funds
TWO LOCAL women were among 250 walkers who stepped
Princess officially opens Harris Tweed extension
THE PRINCESS Royal praised the ‘unique quality and
Skye race volunteers thanked
FOLLOWING a record-breaking year for the Isle of Skye
Highland coaching awards
NOMINATIONS for the 2017 Highland coaching, officiating
RETRO Roamer
First the Scottish Tourist Board transferred Castle
HERITAGE
Rich history of Kilbride is a journey of discovery
LERAGS Glen near Oban is another corner of Argyll that
MORVERN lines
THE disruption to the ferry service across the Corran
US couple have their hearts in the Highlands
AS HE adjusts his bonnet and then squeezes the last
MORVERN lines
THE disruption to the ferry service across the Corran
LETTERS
Viewpoint
As expected, there was an enormous turn-out at Glencruitten
Days gone by – the 1960s
WITH specific regards to playing a musical instrument
Social media
Oban’s problems with traffic congestion, especially
Press policy
WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our
Your letters
THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words
Litter problems is far more widespread
Sir, I read the front-page news last week about the
Health service in Oban and Argyll is excellent
Sir, I am writing in response to the incredibly confused
Fish farm proposal is to be resisted
Sir, In a letter published in the Argyllshire Advertiser
Proud of Argyll and Bute stem cell donors
Sir, A cross-party parliamentary event on stem cell
Reckless behaviour led to family’s murder
Sir, Anyone who travels by air anywhere will know the
Beachd Ailein
NUAIR A BHIOS NA MÌLTEAN a’ cruinneachadh aig Fèill
Viewpoint
There is an apparently unfathomable conundrum on the
Days gone by – the 1960s
Reader Nigel MacKenzie Campbell, from Dumbarton, dropped
Social media
Oban’s problems with traffic congestion, especially
Press policy
WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our
Litter problems is far more widespread
Sir, I read the front-page news last week about the
Health service in Oban and Argyll is excellent
Sir, I am writing in response to the incredibly confused
Fish farm proposal is to be resisted
Sir, In a letter published in the Argyllshire Advertiser
Proud of Argyll and Bute stem cell donors
Sir, A cross-party parliamentary event on stem cell
Reckless behaviour led to family’s murder
Sir, Anyone who travels by air anywhere will know the
Beachd Ailein
NUAIR A BHIOS NA MÌLTEAN a’ cruinneachadh aig Fèill
BUSINESS
Oban Bay Hotel is bought by firm based in Thailand
THE Oban Bay Hotel and Spa is set to be sold to a company
Bumper year for Business Gateway Argyll
NEW figures from Business Gateway Argyll and Bute indicate
Argyll and Lochaber firms up for awards
FOOD and drink businesses from Argyll, Lochaber and
Highlands firms want to stay in single market
MORE than two-thirds of businesses across the Highlands
ALDI launches Highlands recruitment drive
ALDI is looking to recruit 19 employees across the
LEISURE
The sea is the star of new picture show
Scotland’s coastal communities will take a starring
PETS CORNER
In association with Highbridge Kennels and Cattery
Arrive in style at Mid Argyll showground
An outstanding equestrian spectacle will wind its way
Bookends Festival opens for its second chapter
Benderloch’s second Bookends Festival launched its
From cartoon cars to F1 at the cinema
In August and September Oban Phoenix Cinema will continue
Faclan: books at edge of the world
The theme for this year’s Faclan: The Hebridean Book
MP backs campaign for touring musicians
Argyll and Bute MP Brendan O’Hara and newly appointed
Former OHS pupil causes dance mayhem at Fringe
Former Oban High School pupil, contemporary dance master
Lochaber’s only theatre company puts on Fringe event
Highlands. Hogamany. Three generations of men. The
Isle of Iona
by Dr Emily Zobel Marshall, senior lecturer in postcolonial
Glasgow Letter
First off, a big congratulations must go to both Inveraray
FARMING
And the show CONTINUES
WITH its long horns and tousled auburn coat adorning
Help NFUS to shape post Brexit agriculture policy
One year on from Theresa May taking up residence in
Commission leases five crofts to new tenants
THE Crofting Commission has let five vacant croft tenancies
Better Grazing plan launches in Argyll
LIVESTOCK farmers in Argyll and Bute are invited to
Funding available now to restore Scotland’s damaged peatlands
Funding available now to restore Scotland’s damaged
Around the markets
DALMALLY – United Auctions’ annual fair day show and
OUTDOORS
Local residents urged to spot whales and dolphins
PEOPLE in Argyll have just two days left to help scientists
Campaign begins to save at-risk capercaillie
A NATIONAL survey has revealed that the world’s largest
Make the most of wildlife
THIS summer RSPB Scotland is offering half-priced entry
Have you seen the comeback kid?
WILDLIFE lovers are being asked to head to canals and
THIS WEEK’S WALKS
The walk leader is to be contacted beforehand for meet
Boost for butterflies and bees in Scotland
A NEW strategy has been launched to make Scotland a
National park awards nominations open
LOCH Lomond and the Trossachs National Park wants to
MOTORS/PROPERTY
NEW CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS COMPACT SUV PRICING ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 1 2017 ‘ON SALE’ DATE
NEW CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS COMPACT SUV PRICING ANNOUNCED
Multi-generational living – an opportunity for UK house builders
Multi-generational living – an opportunity for UK house
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS
Obituary – Sarah Holman 1951-2017
SARAH HOLMAN, who has died aged 65, stood out among
SPORT
More than £3,700 raised for charity
ON TUESDAY July 25 the Campbell Homes Medal was played
Own goal spoils solid season opening game for Fort William
Own goal spoils solid season opening game for Fort
Bad weather did not dampen the spirits at the annual Plockton regatta
Bad weather did not dampen the spirits at the annual
Big Argyll match scores for Grenfell charity
LOCHGILPHEAD hosted one of the biggest football matches
Young Scots star on Irish tour
Communication and concentration were key words in the pre-match team talks
Golf News
ALLAN McKie won the Championship at Glencruitten last
Sutherland Cup Final falls victim to the weather
THE MARINE Harvest Premiership title race took another
West Highland Yachting Week in full swing
Oban rugby player helps Scotland win Europe Trophy
OBAN rugby player Abi Evans, 21, played for Scotland
Oban Lorne hold Tower 10s tournament this Saturday
OBAN Lorne kick off the 2017/18 season with a pre-season
Pre-season friendly called off
LAST Saturday’s pre-season friendly match between Oban
Saints youths hold tournament
OBAN Saints youths are holding their annual tournament
LOCHABER TIMES & Oban Times
Business group slams call for new Skye tourist tax
ANY NEW tax to fund more public services such as extra
Ponies bring smiles to residents
A LOCHABER family raised money to take two therapy
Appeal to stand for community councils
NOMINATIONS are being sought for four Lochaber community
Shinty reaches new heights
THE HIGHEST shinty match to played in the UK will take
Times Sport
Victory for Nelson and Scotland Women’s Sevens squad in Europe
Victory for Nelson and Scotland Women’s Sevens squad
Finlay Wild makes a record finish in Aonach Mòr race
THERE was a good turn out of 42 runners for the Aonach
Club lotto draws
THIS week’s winning Ballachulish shinty lotto numbers