Allan steps down as government minister

Bid to control Oban Bay

A plan by CMAL to control all of Oban Bay, including

A dream fulfilled…

On Sunday a magnificent memorial was unveiled on the

Argyll health and social care boss resigns

Argyll’s top health and social care official has resigned.

Glenfinnan traffic chaos

Cars blocking single-track roads and camper vans abandoned

Reading is so Caol…

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon congratulates Caol primary

Young Oban people give up time to volunteer

Young people in Oban will be giving up their spare

Shortage of nurses at Oban hospital

A national nursing shortage is causing ‘increased costs’

Ceilidh House bought by new Oban firm

Skipinnish Ceilidh House in Oban has been sold. The

Police files

At 4.50pm on Wednesday June 20, a woman stole cosmetics

Donation boosts respite care

The Rotary Club of Oban recently giThed £1,000 to Oban

Owner should have ensured stricken boat was seaworthy

The owner of a boat that sank in 2013 should have ensured

Con woman jailed after tricking Oban cashier

A con woman has been jailed aTher tricking an Oban

It’s all kicking off at sealife centre

Seals at the Scottish Sealife Sanctuary will go head

’A shelter dropped by the gods 1,000 years ago’

A magnificent memorial was unveiled on the summit of

Council moves to quash concerns over graveyard plots on Mull

Council moves to quash concerns over graveyard plots

Oban man placed on sex oThenders’ register

A 19-year-old Oban man has been placed on the sex oThenders’

Green Shoots to host garden open day

Green Shoots at Glencruitten’s walled garden is having

Volunteers answer RNLI’s mayday call

Many responded to Oban lifeboat’s ‘mayday’ call for

Green light for Shuna fish farms

A plan to expand two fish farms near Shuna has been

Dangerous driver banned

A 24-year-old man has been disqualiThed from driving

Call for statue to mark pet monkey’s demise

’I am not imagining some sort of monstrosity, just a short, tasteful plinth with a likeness of the monkey on top. Maybe the town could have a vote on the name?’

Rotary Club hosts lunch for American exchange students

Oban High School students and their counterparts from

Get set for Oban raft race

Oban and Lorn Lions Club is urging entrants to this

Green light for hotel holiday homes plan

A plan by the Taychreggan Hotel near Kilchrenan to

Doddie’s £100k to help MND suTherers holiday in Oban

Fine and points for driver clocked at 100mph

A 61-year-old man has pleaded guilty to driving at

Sunshine and lollipops at Lochnell

It was lollipop weather at this year’s Lochnell Primary

Gary Innes plays Easdale

Highland born accordionist Gary Innes, presenter of

Loch Awe hotel’s burgers put midges on the menu

A hotel near Loch Awe could soon be selling a burger

One girl and her dog

A girl from Oban and her collie trounced all the adults

Schools’ out for summer…

The school holidays are upon us once again and I really

Atlantic rower tells of drama as huge waves swamped boat

Atlantic rower tells of drama as huge waves swamped

Lorne games bask in sunshine and glory

More than 1,500 people gathered for Oban’s successful

Islay letter

Islay will be without a Church of Scotland minister

ACHA tenants win national award

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) and its

Isles MP fights for refugee families

The issue of reuniting refugee families was brought

MSP praises Western Isles lottery team

Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery has been spreading

Western Isles has first Lego club

‘We always wanted Lego to be an important part of the

Young musicians star at Ardnamurchan Mòd

Dozens of young traditional musicians recently travelled

Oban Common Good Fund grant deadline

The deadline for the next round of funding from the

Family celebrates new Bute business

A Syrian family who moved to Bute two years ago have

Historic day as Ulva changes hands

The Isle of Ulva has passed out of private ownership

Skye out-of-hours provision

The rural practitioner team based at the Dr Mackinnon

MacPhail

As I write this I am steaming down Loch Linnhe bound

Argyll soldier added to university roll of honour

A Tarbert soldier awarded the Military Cross for gallantry

North Uist woman to FIght seat at Westminster

The Western Isles Labour Party has selected a North

Islay WW100 events group wins praise

Members of Argyll and Bute Council will formally thank

Friends of Oban Hospice turn on the style

The Friends of Oban Hospice, the fundraising arm of

Morar man ‘black sheep of family’ after offence

A Morar man who had to return from working in New Zealand

‘Ridiculous’ price for Cuaig land

Kate Forbes MSP has described the asking price of nearly

Ordered to be of good behaviour

A Fort William teenager who assaulted her partner by

Public toilets to stay open till October

A review of public toilet provision in the Highland

Police appeal after Caol bike thefts

Police in Lochaber are appealing for information after

Hard work and effort to improve war memorial

Arisaig Community Council has been working hard improving

Old Glencoe water tanks set to go

Scottish Water says it is preparing to demolish its

Schools investment should not be ‘political football’

Lochaber senior councillor Andrew Baxter has said the

New Fort hotel to open in July

Once upon a time, its ‘guests’ enjoyed far less comfortable

Driver clocked at 110mph on A82 banned for six months and fined £540

Driver clocked at 110mph on A82 banned for six months

Mary’s Meals founder visits Lochaber youngsters

Youngsters from five Lochaber primary schools came

VisitScotland moves to allay tourist chaos anger

Working with communities, residents and community councils

Labour chooses North Uist woman to fight election

The Western Isles Labour Party has selected a North

First for Scotland as Fort swimming lessons oThered in Gaelic

First for Scotland as Fort swimming lessons oThered

Queen Carla reigns over successful Caol gala day

Caol residents put on their finery at the weekend for

Glencoe museum stars in new interactive map

Car Hire company Avis has launched an interactive guide-map

Historic day as island handed to community

The Isle of Ulva has passed out of private ownership

Mòd reveller placed on sex oThenders’ register

A Lancashire man who groped a woman in a bar in Fort

View From The Chamber

Lochaber Chamber of Commerce represents businesses

Gary Innes plays Easdale

Highland born accordionist Gary Innes, presenter of

Glenfinnan helps celebrate Kitty’s 100th birthday

For more than 30 years, Kitty Macdonald was a wellknown

MSP Cameron calls for action on college estates in Highlands

MSP Cameron calls for action on college estates in

Atlantic rower tells of drama as huge waves swamped boat

Atlantic rower tells of drama as huge waves swamped

Skye traditional music contest goes global

There was an international flavour to the recent traditional

Skye and Lochalsh ‘hit and runs’ prompt police warning

Police in Skye and Lochalsh have reminded drivers of

Wind farm charity funds society’s new technology

The coves and blones (boys and girls) of Stornoway

Teddy toddle raises vital cash for Star for Harris

Young Fraser McAlister was the youngest ‘Toddler’ at

The release of the open sea

As I write this I am steaming down Loch Linnhe bound

Team takes on Skye out-of-hours care

The rural practitioner team based at the Dr Mackinnon

Buzz about fair trade event on music industry

The Buzz Project’s next fair trade event will focus

Isles MP fights for refugee families

The issue of reuniting refugee families was brought

MSP praises Western Isles lottery team

Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery is spreading the word

Western Isles has first Lego club

This summer will see the launch of the first Library

Caol pupils impress top chef with skills

Caol Primary School welcomed one of the world’s top

Demand study for gas network

A study is under way in Fort William to find out if

First minister agrees that ‘Reading is so Caol!’

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon thinks Caol

Sleat pupils celebrate heritage award

Kate Forbes MSP popped into Sleat Primary School on

Glencoe ‘pod’-cast sows seeds of love

A giant egg-like pod will appear in Glencoe next Monday

Electric cars are en route to Fort William

Lochaber Environmental Group, in partnership with Home

Entries sought for awards

The Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI)

Award prompts new investment proposal

Following its landmark achievement in scooping the

Lochaber firms prepare to enter Dragons’ Glen

It might seem like quite a way off, but the team at

The Lochaber Times caught up with Gillies Pagan of Fiuran Property to talk about their recent expansion into Fort William…

The Lochaber Times caught up with Gillies Pagan of

CalMac confirm managing director

Western Isles Council has welcomed CalMac’s decision

Nominations wanted for Angel awards

Groups and individuals involved in heritage projects

When the world sailed into Oban

The sale recently of a fine builder’s mirror- back

A love story that all in Argyll can share

Everybody loves a good love story. And this week, we

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Beachd Ailein

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The Easdale branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland

Carriage drivers enjoy Argyll visit

Nine Riding for the Disabled carriage drivers from

Lismore pupils say thanks for new play park

Lismore Primary School unveiled its new play park at

At random

I have been suitably chastised for the piece I wrote

Tourism – it’s about finding the balance

Summer is here, and this year looks to be better than

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Shinty coach receives award

A Mallaig shinty referee who turned his hand to coaching

Long service of Marine Harvest stalwart recognised with award

Long service of Marine Harvest stalwart recognised

St Bride’s Primary School head teacher given musical send-off

St Bride’s Primary School head teacher given musical

Retro Roamer

More Roamerisms from the early 1990s

Campaign is a huge hit

Lochaber Chamber of Commerce has announced its recent

Project sows the seeds for young gardeners

There were plenty of green fingers on show at the Lochaber

Minister praises new marina on Barra after courtesy visit

Minister praises new marina on Barra after courtesy

This week’s walks

The walk leader is to be contacted before hand for

Scotland: the first country in the world to dedicate a full year to celebrating young people.

To inspire Scotland through its young people, celebrating their achievements, valuing their contribution to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally’.

Argyll & Bute Council

This has been designated ‘Year of Young People’ by the Scottish Government and Scotland is the first country to recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements of young people in this way. The aim is to inspire Scotland through its young people……celebrate their achievements, value their contribution to communities and create new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally

Celebrating 50 years of young people volunteering overseas

Now in its 50th anniversary year, educational charity

New Talent flourishes at Mount Stuart Gardens

With the world’s largest private art collection, Mount Stuart Trust has a worldwide reputation for teaching and research in the arts, working with Cambridge, Oxford and Harvard Universities.

An education as unique as you are

There are as many reasons for independent education

Dollar Academy

We have a very simple ethos at Dollar: if you work

Think you know Argyll College UHI? Think again #thinkArgyll

Did you know that last year over 1600 students studied

Get into Business, Administration or Computing

Would you like to get back into education but don’t

Trèanadh Air Leth sna Meadhanan leis a’ Ghàidhlig san Eilean Sgitheanach

Trèanadh Air Leth sna Meadhanan leis a’ Ghàidhlig san

Gaelic Language offers Unique Media Training in Scenic Skye

Gaelic Language offers Unique Media Training in Scenic

Healthy happy + safe

Making sure young people have the chance to lead healthy, active lives and understand the importance of mental health and resilience is one of the remits of Year of Young People 2018

Helping teenagers who want to slim down

SLIMMING World launched its young members programme

Who cares for kids who care?

There are lots of organisations that can help if you are a young carer or young adult carer.

Celebrating the best

A total of 24 finalists attended the 2018 Argyll and

Developing careers for young people

The best way to keep and grow our communities is through our young people and they need good quality jobs

Young people are our future

At Wyvex Media we are proud to have given many young people their first big breaks in the media industry

Creating more opportunity for young people

Young people are vital if the Highlands and Islands are to be commercially competitive, with sustainable economic growth and community resilience, Charlotte Wright, of HIE believes.

The online way to get into work

The young people of Scotland’s Highlands and islands turn to the same place they live their lives: online.

Building a future in construction

With roots that stretch back for more than 40 years

Innovative solutions to social challenges

Jennifer Macdonald, director of community supported organic farm and delivery business Woodside Arran, was voted Firstport’s Young Social Innovator 2017, winning a £5000 prize and business support.

Yellow Badge Training – Rhona McCracken & Rowan Watkins

Yellow Badge Training – Rhona McCracken & Rowan

Building communities with Lego!

Young people have come up with a great idea to use

THE Royal National Mòd will have links to the Year of Young People 2018

THE Royal National Mòd will have links to the Year

Join in a poetry slam

If a young Robert Burns was around today he would be

Cadet Connel gets special Argyll and Bute honour

A 17yearold from Dunoon has been appointed this year’s

In Glasgow, online or out gigging - learn with the Academy of Music and Sound

In Glasgow, online or out gigging - learn with the

Hometown tales from boy in bubble

‘I have had a really creative spell’, said Colin MacIntyre

A lyrical, magical journey

An extract from Colin MacIntyre’s new memoir Boy In A Bubble

A tale of love and adventure in WWII

We Fought For Ardnish, by Angus MacDonald – review

Summer dining in Oban: Loch Melfort Hotel

For the best of West Coast produce, fresh and wonderful

Myopia prevention and control

Regular readers will recall my passion for minimising

Organised crime washes up on shores of Loch Melfort

A former senior police officer turned crime writer

Win family tickets to see sensational circus

Circus Montini has announced dates across the Highlands

Mull Youth Theatre comes of age…

Five years to the day since the senior members of Mull

Glasgow Letter

Speaking of Donald MacLeod (or Donnie Maroot, as he

Rockfield launches tours to support community shares

The Rockfield Centre has raised more than £36,000 in

Crossword

Around the markets

Caledonian Marts Ltd, Monday June 25, had forward 107

Royal Highland Show

Farmers gathered in their thousands for the Royal Highland

Mull farmer features in new Scottish Government campaign on diversity

Mull farmer features in new Scottish Government campaign

Crofting federation bids farewell to stalwart John

The recent Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) AGM saw

Scottish builders bounce back

Scottish construction firms enjoyed strong growth in

Isuzu pickup fleet conversions showcased at CV Show 2018

Isuzu pickup fleet conversions showcased at CV Show

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INCH - McILDUFF - The marriage took place at St Patrick’s

Mallaig volunteer receives High Life Highland award

A Mallaig Volunteers is among the top performing volunteers

THOUGHT for the week

I am writing this week’s contribution at 40,000 feet

Highland Arts Texas Scramble at Isle of Seil

Geo Adam, Gordon McColl and Paul MacKenzie won the

Invincibles top Glensanda mini squash team league

The third round of the Glensanda annual squash team

Badminton makes a big racket in Oban High School

Following an appeal in The Oban Times last December

Love takes Lochaber squash championship

The annual club championships of Lochaber Squash Club

Anyone for a game of tennis?

The West Highland Tennis Tournament ‘hits’ off this

Appeal for support from Dalmally Golf Club

An appeal has been made by Dalmally Golf Club for organisations

SAFL league structure for season 2018/19

PREMIER DIVISION (10 teams): Alba Thistle, Barrhead

McPhee takes fourth place in Catalunya

The seventh race of the MotoGP World Championship took

Fort William FC appoints new team manager

Fort William Football Club is delighted to announce

Magnus helps Scotland defeat Pumas

Former Oban Lorne player Magnus Bradbury turned out

Celtic Society Cup final at Taynuilt

Oban Camanachd take on Kyles Athletic in the Scottish

MacIntyre makes the cut at Spey Valley

Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre picked up a cheque for

All systems go for D&K Lafterty Cup Tournament

The annual D & K Lafterty Cup Tournament hosted

MacIntyre makes the cut at Spey Valley

Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre picked up a cheque for

Fourth place finish for McPhee

The seventh race of the MotoGP World Championship took

Lochaber squash championship

The annual club championships of the Lochaber Squash

Badminton trophies make a big racquet in Oban High School

Badminton trophies make a big racquet in Oban High

Tresidder comes close to taking Eagle Crag Race

Brian Marshall’s record for the Eagle Crag Hill Race

Fort William appoint new team manager

Fort William Football Club is delighted to announce

Results from the Isle of Skye

Ladies’ section: Sunday June 17 - monthly medal: 1

Fort FC holds junior awards event

Fort William Football Club held its junior awards events

South Lochaber Thistle hold presentation night

South Lochaber Thistle handed out their end-ofseason

Lochaber club lotteries

This week’s Fort William Golf Club lotto numbers were

D & K Cup Tournament

The annual D & K Lafterty Cup Tournament hosted

SPOT THE SHINTY BALL

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