This week’s flashback photo was submitted by Sarah Macaffer of Kilbarchan, Johnstone, and features pupils of Bowmore School, Islay, in days gone by. Back: Duncan Grey; Hughie Henderson; Neil McIntyre; Neil McNiven; Lachie McIntyre; Douglas Bruce; Robert McEachern and Donnie McDougall. Middle: Duncan MacKay; Nettie McIntyre; Sarah McKerrell; Cathie mcPherson; Cath Livingston; Mary MacIndeor; Margaret Shand and Donald Shaw. Front: Elsie Mitchell; Ruby Campbell; Margaret Shand; ? MacLellan. Digital versions of flashback photos for The Oban Timescan be sent to editor@obantimes.co.uk or prints sent to The Editor, The Oban Times, PO Box 1, Oban PA34 4HB. Anyone who wishes a print returned should include a stamped-addressed envelope.
THE ROAD works in the centre of Oban are, at long last, nearing completion. However, they have taken considerably longer than originally intended and remain a hot topic of debate around the town.