John McPhee’s Austrian Grand Prix comes to a premature end

Leisure and libraries staff set to be transferred to new trust

Leisure and libraries staff set to be transferred to

Inveraray Pipe Band are simply out of this world

Inveraray and District Pipe Band were named World Champions

Anger over proposed road closures

BUSINESS owners are demanding a rethink over road closures

Isles exam results surpass average

PUPILS in Eilean Siar who gained National 5 qualifications

Project aims to help solve Stornoway traffic problems

PLANS are being developed by Stornoway Port Authority

Taking action on climate change

ORGANISATIONS in the Western Isles are being encouraged

Research to address population decline among skate

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Roseanna Cunningham was in Oban

Kilchrenan scientist is heading for the Antarctic

THE tiny State of Tasmania, nestled at the base of

New Kerrera ferry launched in Shetland

CALEDONIAN Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) and Malakoff

Concern at decline of Awe salmon

THIS year’s run of salmon in the most closely monitored

Bands are best in the world

Inveraray and District Pipe Band were named World Champions

TIMESLINE

THERE has been a ‘we need everybody’ call for people

Carer embezzled thousands from disabled pensioner

A FORMER carer has admitted embezzling thousands of

Council makes commitment to armed forces

A COMMITMENT to supporting Britain’s armed forces has

Education: ‘improvement needed’

A DETAILED improvement plan has been agreed by Argyll

Behind the Scenes at Atlantis

This month sees the cafe in the sports centre now accepting

Oban music society unveils Steinway at season launch

THE EARLY history of the Oban Music Society is lost

New craft shop opens on Oban’s Railway Pier

A NEW crafters’ shop called Made in Argyll has opened

Flower show supports Oban Hospice

OBAN and Lorn Agricultural Society presented a cheque

Pontoons prove boon for marine visitors

WHAT a month August’s been so far. We’ve had visits

WHITE VAN Man

AS OBANITES become more and more frustrated with the

A huge thank you from former head teacher Sine

AS PUPILS, parents and teachers get back to school

Award-winning Dunbeg nursery re-opens after makeover

ARGYLL College’s Little Learners’ Nursery was officially

POLICE FILES

ABOUT 1.15pm on Sunday August 6, on the A85 near the

Colleagues bid farewell to John

MACLEOD Construction said a fond farewell to a member

Study shows importance of tourism to Argyll and Bute

RESEARCH released this week outlines the vital role

Campaigners demand action on Fort William traffic chaos

TWO LOCHABER men are calling for action on the A82

BEAR seeks public opinion on major A828 roadworks

BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland are consulting

Community groups act on land ownership

MORE than 100 community groups in the Highlands now

Crowds lap up sunny Skye at 140th Highland Games

MORE than 4,000 locals and visitors ascended on The

Ballachulish care worker struck off by social services council

Ballachulish care worker struck off by social services

Resident locked in garden access row with council

A CAOL resident says she is bitterly disappointed at

College students’ exam success

HEADS of the West Highland College have hailed the

Body found in hunt for tourist

POLICE Scotland have confirmed they recovered the body

Sheriff court hears of threats to firebomb police officers’ homes

Sheriff court hears of threats to firebomb police officers’

Free public wi-fi in town a step closer

COUNCILLORS are to be asked to approve plans to install

Ghillie ‘should have known better’

A GHILLIE was told by Sheriff Eilidh MacDonald this

Blackface ewe sweeps the boards at Sunart Show

JOHN NUDDS’ blackface gimmer swept the boards at a

WHAT’S ON

MS BLACK Watch, an 820-passenger cruise ship, will

View from the Chamber

WITH the new academic year fast approaching, DYW West

Sanday residents to crowdfund island’s first road

SANDAY islanders hope to raise enough money to build

Kilmallie dancers in full swing

‘STRICTLY’ came to Kilmallie Community Centre last

Union chief’s call to scrap West Coast ferry tendering

THE HEAD of a transport workers’ trade union insists

Police rubbish TV advice claims

POLICE have dismissed claims by the BBC that officers

Cinema plans to be showcased

PROPOSALS to build a new cinema in Fort William will

Act now on roads upgrade to clear traffic gridlock

HIGHLANDS and Islands MSP John Finnie has called for

Broadcaster praises Skye Ferry restoration efforts

THE ROMANCE of travelling over the sea to Skye would

Leisure and libraries staff set to be transferred to new trust

Leisure and libraries staff set to be transferred to

Inveraray Pipe Band are simply out of this world

Inveraray and District Pipe Band were named World Champions

TV star Gordon visits CHAS

AWARD-WINNING wildlife cameraman and presenter Gordon

Connel

The scheduled community council meeting which was meant

Coll

Coll half marathon will take place on Saturday August

Loch Awe

The Friends of St Conan’s Kirk will have a stand at

Dalmally

Dalmally youngsters were celebrating winning the fourth

Barra

The Barra Lifeboat Station would like to thank the

Lochaline

Lochaline First Responders are now live. If you would

Tiree

The Gott Bay Moorings in the Isle of Tiree are now

Appin

A celebration tent will be the centrepiece for the

Lochgilphead

TWO students from Lochgilphead High School will showcase

Lona

VISITORS to Iona are reminded that specific traffic

Ardgour

ARDGOUR residents learned how to repair and maintain

Crowds enjoy summer ceilidh

A large audience were well entertained at Taynuilt’s

Callander

THE Callander Youth Project Trust has been shortlisted

Crianlarich

THINGS are looking up for children in Crianlarich as

Colonsay

SINGER songwriter Karine Polwart is set to return her

Skye

ONE of the main events at this month’s Skye Book Festival

At Random

THE leadership of the education department at Argyll

Agricultural staff take on Great Glen Challenge

TRAINING is in full swing as agri-business staff from

Bright future for derelict Glendale schoolhouse

A COMMUNITY group on Skye plans to turn a dilapidated

Pop-up cafe boosts Fort autism group

MEMBERS of Lochaber Autism Support Group raised more

Glen Nevis

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Roseanna Cunningham visited Glen

West Highland Museum plans future

WEST Highland Museum is embarking on a mission to remodel

Bike care lessons for Ardgour cyclists

ARDGOUR residents learned how to repair and maintain

Fèis an Eilein continues programme

THE MUSIC, people and culture of the Highlands dominates

Author of the Year at Skye Book Festival

ONE OF the main events at this month’s Skye Book Festival

RETRO Roamer

PICTURE the scene: a grassy slope in Ardnamurchan,

Pilgrim ways group is set up for Argyll and the Isles

ANYONE who hosts tourists in Argyll and Bute will be

MORVERN lines

‘REMEMBER man as you pass by, as you are now so once

GLAMPING In Scotland 2017

IF THE idea of camping calls to mind images of a mouldy

Viewpoint

The wealth of musical talent in Argyll and the Isles

Day gone by – circa 1863

This week we travel back all the way to around 1863

MacPhail

WITH the recent advent of the annual and impressive

Social media

There was a spirited response to the simple question

Academics have hijacked Gaelic

I have often heard comments on language and culture

A demographic NHS timebomb in Scotland

After projections recently showed the number of pensioners

Criticism can make a positive contribution

While it is flattering someone has been tracking all

Israel contravenes international law

The Oban Times published a letter from Susan Wallace

Beachd Ailein

‘S NEÒNACH MURA ROBH cuid agaibhse mar mi fhìn a fhuair

Press policy

WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our

Your letters

THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words

Viewpoint

Summer traffic is a hot topic both in Oban and in the

Day gone by – circa 1863

This week we travel back all the way to around 1863

MacPhail

WITH the recent advent of the annual and impressive

Social media

There was a spirited response to the simple question

LETTERS

I have often heard comments on language and culture

Beachd Ailein

‘S NEÒNACH MURA ROBH cuid agaibhse mar mi fhìn a fhuair

Press policy

WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our

Your letters

THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words

Making a meal of comic John

The owner of The Little Potting Shed Cafe had a lovely

Golden leaves idea is a winner

Hundreds of golden leaves that can be exchanged for

Glasgow Letter

It was lovely to hear of Inveraray and District Pipe

The Finest Road in the World

James Miller’s new book is about transport and travel

The Ghost of Helen Addison

The Ghost of Helen Addison is a crime mystery set in

Tobermory makes fundraising fun and raises £4,000

It was thanks to the dedication of the Tobermory RNLI

Malt OF THE month

I have made two new friends in my little village. They

An Lanntair hosts Colin Mackenzie Collection

Stornoway arts centre An Lanntair has been awarded

Colour and characters are all part of the fun at this year’s Islay Show

Colour and characters are all part of the fun at this

Salen buzzing with show success

HUNDREDS of people made their way to Mull on Thursday

Around the markets

United Auctions’ sale in Stirling on Wednesday August

Nominations sought for Scottish Rural Awards

NOMINATIONS for the 2018 Scottish Rural Awards are

Mystery of Glen Nevis vitrified hill fort will be revealed

THE excavation of Dun Deardail, a vitrified hill fort

Help needed to understand changes in our countryside

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to join the

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

The walk leader is to be contacted beforehand for meet

Guide makes hiking a walk in the park

NEW online walking guides have been published making

A third of sellers concerned that Home Reports will undervalue their properties

A third of sellers concerned that Home Reports will

First-time buyer activity continues to grow in June

On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, UK Finance data

LIMITED RUN SUBARU OUTBACK INTRODUCED

SUBARU is pleased to announce the launch of a limited

DIAMOND WEDDING

COWAN - At Battlefield East Church, Glasgow on August

DEATHS

CHRISTIE – Mary Stewart, born October 15, 1928, in

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

DODDS - John and the family would like to thank everyone

MEMORIAMS

CAMPBELL – In loving memory of a dear auntie, Tootsie

Thank you

Ettie and I would like to say a huge big ‘thank you’

Thought for the week

God is spirit and his worshippers must worship him

Coping with bereavement

LOSS happens to everyone at some time. Most people

Oban Lorne Ladies attract new players with successful come and try sessions

Oban Lorne Ladies attract new players with successful

MARTIAL ARTS

Oban BJJ is reintroducing mixed martial arts classes

Dreams come true at first Kilmartin Horse Show

KILMARTIN Fields was the perfect venue for the first

Kyles Athletic play Newtonmore in Macaulay Cup final on Saturday

Kyles Athletic play Newtonmore in Macaulay Cup final

Saints struggle in first game of the season

OBAN Saints kicked off their 2017-18 Scottish Amateur

Golf news

GRAHAM MacColl won the Glencruitten Open on Saturday

Athlete Claire adds Euro crown to her world title

MID ARGYLL can boast a new European and world athletics

Debut boy Marc KOs Camanachd with last gasp goal

LOVAT are through to the Tulloch Homes Camanachd cup

Green Machine lose out in pre-season friendly

OBAN Lorne RFC stepped up their preparations for the

Clubhouse clean-up at Rugby Force Day

OBAN Lorne RFC took part in Scottish Rugby’s annual

Nominations for sporting heroes

SPORTSCOTLAND, the national agency for sport, has launched

Sean makes the arrows fly

SUNDAY August 6 was the date of Lorn Longbows’ traditional

Shinty referees hold AGM

THE CAMANACHD Referees Association’s AGM will be held

Campaigners demand action on Fort William traffic chaos

TWO LOCHABER men are calling for action on the A82

BEAR seeks public opinion on major A828 roadworks

BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland are consulting

Community groups act on land ownership

MORE than 100 community groups in the Highlands now

Fort William shortlisted for most beautiful High Street

FORT WILLIAM has been shortlisted as one of Scotland’s

Lochaber win Blairgowrie bucket in pre-season preparations

LOCHABER Rugby Club continued their pre-season preparations

Club lotto draws Lottery numbers

THIS week’s Fort William Golf Club lotto numbers were

Resolute Fort undone by Brora set-pieces

THREE set-piece goals in the first half were the downfall

Cameron skips summer break in push for Scotland team

ALTHOUGH Lochaber Phoenix Boxing Club has just reopened

New enduro race to be held in Fort William

LOCHABER-based events company No Fuss Events has added

Ann is top lady at Fort William Golf Club

GOLFERS took to the fairways last Tuesday, August 8

Lochaber runners dominate Aonach Mor hill race

THE SUMMER sun shone down on Aonach Mor last Wednesday