Hugh Smith’s letter from Islay

Connel man Billy is released from Indian prison nightmare

CONNEL man Billy Irving has been released from an Indian

Winter festival ends with explosion of colour

Oban Winter Festival closed on Sunday with a spectacular

Rat chewed right through wheelie bin

A DUNOLLIE resident has been left shocked after a rat

New CalMac ferry is launched

THE UK’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) passenger

Islands scam warning issued

TRADING Standards at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are

Boost for Islay veterans

ISLAY veterans have received a £17,000 boost from a

Islay girl makes UK final of young engineering contest

A PRIMARY school pupil from Islay has been to London

‘My Imagineers London trip’

‘ON SATURDAY 18th November I went to London as a finalist

Flying the flag for Barra

THE ISLE of Barra’s flag has gained official recognition

Oban mum’s campaign to relieve refugees’ suffering

AN OBAN campaigner has this week launched an appeal

Tesco staff raise £5,600 for charity

STAFF at Tesco Oban have raised £5,600 so far for a

Scottish writers flock to Oban for annual Book eek events

Scottish writers flock to Oban for annual Book eek

Distillery planned in Argyll’s ‘ghost village’ at Polphail

PLANS for new distillery in the ghost town of Polphail

POLICE FILES

BETWEEN October 3 and 17, a yellow whacker plate compaction

‘Fantastic’ Tobermory festive lights switch-on

THE community of Tobermory gathered on Friday night

Oban musician will host charity concert

AN OBAN musician suffering from multiple sclerosis

African school joins Oban High clan system

AN AFRICAN school has adopted Oban High’s clan system

Donations for Agnes hit £1,400

GENEROUS friends of Agnes MacKechnie had donated £1

Oban Distillery is voted Best Visitor Experience

OBAN Distillery has been recognised as the Best Visitor

TIMESLINE

BUSINESSES in Oban are collecting old and foreign coins

Great winter fest but there’s more in store

ANOTHER very successful Winter Festival is over, so

Unwrap the savings with Gordons Chemists

It’s nearly December again, the Friday of all the months!

Rotary Club enjoys 68th charter dinner

THE Rotary Club of Oban held its 68th charter dinner

Problematic Kirk Road is to receive £2 million in funding

A PROBLEMATIC road in Dunbeg has received almost £2

Argyll pubs and hotels asked to back child safety

MORE THAN 400 pub and hotel operators in Argyll are

Disability law delays hut decision

A DECISION on the fate of a hut built without permission

MacLeod Construction Limited

IN LAST week’s Oban Times there was a headline and

Last chance to have your say

LOCAL residents have just two weeks to give their views

Eighty-some reeled in for Zumbathon

All Sunday afternoons should be spent like Sunday November

WHAT’S ON IN LOCHABER

ARISAIG’S Land, Sea and Islands Centre is extending

Young dancers step out in style at annual event

THREE hundred talented youngsters from across Lochaber

View from the Chamber

LOCHABER Chamber of Commerce represents businesses

Shop revamp uncovers Fort High Street history

PREPARATIONS for the opening of a new café in Fort

Glencoe wheelchair user pleads for bus solution

IONA GRANT has spent almost her entire life in a wheelchair

Roy Bridge lorry crash driver airlifted to hospital

The driver of a lorry that overturned on the A86 near

Forestry officials probe Lochyside tree felling

THE FORESTRY Commission has confirmed it is investigating

Dragon’s Glen winners

IN LAST week’s edition, we mistakenly published the

Festive cheer for Lochaber elderly

COMMUNITY groups have been awarded grants for Christmas

Morar bridge repairs under way

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect disruption as

Island gets behind forest school plan

A COMMUNITY company on Skye is backing plans to establish

Missing Applecross fisherman honoured

A COMMUNITY wind turbine near Achiltibuie has been

Helipad re-opens on Skye

SKYE’S helipad was officially re-opened at Portree

Stornoway Trust and EDF urged to share wind farm project

WHY WOULD anyone support the construction of a corporate

Centenary of Iolaire tragedy marked by new book

A NEW book on the Iolaire tragedy, to be published

Skye Gaelic teachers’ online creation wins award

AN ONLINE Gaelic education resource site for primary

Unwrap the savings with Gordons Chemists

It’s nearly December again, the Friday of all the months!

Skye MP calls for assurances on midwifery services

SKYE MP Ian Blackford has called on NHS Highland to

Community ambassdor role for Max

GLENCOE student Max Maclean, 16, has been named as

Manager braced as doors open at new M&S store

Because today, the manager of Marks & Spencer’s

Council to collect unwanted garden bins

HIGHLAND Council will collect brown bins from households

Pupils reunite for 50th birthdays

Former pupils of Lochaber High School celebrated their

Action on abandoned cars

OFFICERS from Police Scotland working with partner

Connel man Billy is released from Indian prison nightmare

CONNEL man Billy Irving has been released from an Indian

Winter festival ends with explosion of colour

Oban Winter Festival closed on Sunday with a spectacular

Rat chews through wheelie bin’s lid

A DUNOLLIE resident has been left shocked after a rat

Appin

THERE was a party atmosphere in Port Appin Hall when

Oban

WOMEN campaigning against changes to the age at which

Rothesay

A STALWART of amateur football in Rothesay will be

Rothesay

A STALWART of amateur football in Rothesay will be

Mull

As it stands, people can immediately access the museum’s

Dunbeg

DUNBEG residents are being sought to set up a community

Seil Island

THE SEIL Island Hall annual Christmas Craft Fair will

Luing

SCOTTISH food writer Sue Lawrence will be at the Atlantic

Dunbeg primary pupils share Christmas cheer

Kind-hearted youngsters from Dunbeg Primary School

Keeping Oban beautiful

THE KEEP Oban Beautiful group made the most of some

Busy year for organic growers

TWO BUDDING entrepreneurs from the Isle of Lewis and

Oban Pipe Band ceilidh success

OBAN Pipe Band’s annual ceilidh was an enjoyable evening

At Random

The most obvious is the release of Billy Irving from

Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry Community Council

SPEAN Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry Community Council

Invergarry holds ceilidh for retiring Father Tom

A CEILIDH was held recently to mark the retirement

Angus named Rotary’s young chef of the year

THE WINNER of the Rotary Club of Lochaber’s Young Chef

Plockton

THERE was a good attendance in Plockton Hall on Monday

Pupils on song with new CD

PRIMARY Gaelic pupils in Caol are hoping to fill stockings

RETRO Roamer

On Tuesday there were meetings galore in Lochaber House

Mull is the fairest of isles

THIS week’s column really should be called Mull Lines

Mystery surrounds canal found on Skye

A MYSTERIOUS stone-lined canal on the Isle of Skye

Walkers to back paths project

MOUNTAINEERING Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust

Loch Awe red squirrels given helping hand

DESPITE the weather, 16 volunteers, landowners and

National park puts five routes online

FIVE picturesque paths within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

THIS WEEK’S WALKS

THE WALK leader is to be contacted beforehand for meet

Viewpoint

LOCHABER TIME

Days gone by – 1960s

This week we turn the clock back to the 1960s – though

MacPhail

MY PLAN for a full piece about the launch of the latest

Social media

There was jubilation on Monday when news broke that

Beachd Ailein

‘S FHEÀRR A BHITH a dhìth a’ chinn na dhìth an fhasain!

Press policy

WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our

Your letters

THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words

Reindeer parade and Christmas lights

What a fantastic evening on Saturday November 18 for

Campaign needed to shake-up carriers

As relative newcomers to Lorn, we have learned to endure

Thank you from Lochaber Trust

On behalf of all the children and adults who benefit

Good Samaritan at Ganavan

I would like to express my thanks to whoever the good

Tory austerity is causing misery

Conservative Councillor Alastair Redman claims ‘rural

What will councillors do about ferries?

Cash-strapped Argyll and Bute Council is about to consider

Viewpoint

LOCHABER TIME

Days gone by – 1960s

This week we turn the clock back to the 1960s – though

MacPhail

MY PLAN for a full piece about the launch of the latest

Social media

There was jubilation on Monday when news broke that

Beachd Ailein

‘S FHEÀRR A BHITH a dhìth a’ chinn na dhìth an fhasain!

Press policy

WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all our

Your letters

THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words

Reindeer parade and Christmas lights

What a fantastic evening on Saturday November 18 for

Campaign needed to shake-up carriers

As relative newcomers to Lorn, we have learned to endure

Thank you from Lochaber Trust

On behalf of all the children and adults who benefit

Good Samaritan at Ganavan

I would like to express my thanks to whoever the good

Tory austerity is causing misery

Conservative Councillor Alastair Redman claims ‘rural

What will councillors do about ferries?

Cash-strapped Argyll and Bute Council is about to consider

Picture gallery: Oban Winter Festival was ‘hailed’ a success

Picture gallery: Oban Winter Festival was ‘hailed’

Glasgow Letter

YOU know the festive period has begun in earnest when

Pulsating Islay Sessions show island spirit

The 2017 Islay Sessions are done and dusted, bringing

Eye to eye Vision and driving

For the past two weeks I have been working away from

Ballet West will bring performance to Oban

Taynuilt-based Ballet West will present Giselle ou

Opportunity for young Argyll pipers

The Scottish Pipe Band Championships will be commencing

New TMF stage spotlights young talent

Tiree Music Festival introduces its new Elevate Stage

Iona Community ADVERTORIAL prepares to publish new book

Iona Community ADVERTORIAL prepares to publish new

Santa and his reindeer are stars of Lochaber Winter Festival

Santa and his reindeer are stars of Lochaber Winter

Glasgow Letter

YOU KNOW the festive period has begun in earnest when

Interface helps business idea come out of its shell

LOOKING to the future, a familyrun oyster farm on Lismore

Oban pub has loo-xurious lavs

AN OBAN pub has received the highest award possible

Kebabish opens revamped cafe

KEBABISH has officially opened its refurbished premises

Argyll businesses success at awards

TWO ARGYLL food companies came out on top at this year’s

TSL lands Caol homes contract

TSL Contractors Ltd has been awarded the contract to

Community transport project launched

THE LAUNCH of Argyll Food Producers’ project to develop

Scottish Government accused of ‘neglect’ by angry crofters

MORE than 40 angry crofters at a Scottish Crofting

Union blasts chancellor’s Budget

THE NFU Scotland has said it is ‘disappointed’ in last

New tenancy option opens today

THE NFU Scotland is reminding its tenant and landlord

NFUS makes points in London

THE National Farmers’ Union of Scotland has contributed

Around the markets

ISLAY – United Auctions held their last sale of cattle

Skills shortages biting construction sector once more

Workloads in UK construction and infrastructure continued

New CIH guide makes case for exploring Housing First approach to tackling homelessness

New CIH guide makes case for exploring Housing First

S&S NOW WITH MORE PULLING POWER

ISUZU is pleased to announce the introduction of the

Colonsay to join national campaign to help homeless

SLEEP in the Park is a plan to raise £4 million and

Thought for the week

Talents for the year

Camanachd Association holds AGM

CLUBS from across the country gathered for the Camanachd

High School reunion for Saints

OBAN Saints’ Scottish Amateur Cup travels take them

Fort William juniors unveil new strips

JUNIOR footballers at Fort William Football Club have

Youth rugby round-up …youth rugby round-up…

Oban Lorne’s U18s fixture at home to Bishopton was

Oban Lorne get back to league action

OBAN Lorne are back in action after almost a month

Oban Saints youths’ results and fixtures

LAST weekend’s results: Under 13s 5, Helensburgh 0.

Lorne Ladies still to lose a single point in another dominant display

Lorne Ladies still to lose a single point in another

Weather wipes out Argyll derby

LAST Saturday’s Argyll derby in the Jimmy Marshall

Scottish Amateur FL results/fixtures

LAST Saturday’s results: Premier Division One – Campbeltown

Fort William World Cup crowned best in the world

THE FORT William stage of the UCI Mountain Bike World

Prikulis sets a high standard

LOCHABER Athletic Club’s (LAC) Winter League series

New Lochaber club getting climbers inside and out

LOCHABER’S newest climbing club has been making a big

10-pin bowling league results

AFTER week three of the Lochaber Building Supplies

Games called off

FORT William Football Club’s home match against Cove

Lottery numbers

THIS week’s Fort William Golf Club lotto numbers were

Canal camping pods plan panned by councillors

IF SCOTTISH Canals gets the green light to build six

Festive fun for Santa’s little helpers

THERE were some special festive visitors to Fort William

MSP slams Christmas delivery charges

MSP KATE FORBES has slammed what she describes as Christmas

Hotel owners encouraged by public response to redevelopment plans

Hotel owners encouraged by public response to redevelopment