Students are making the grade!

Oban food charity Hope braces for benefits crisis

Oban’s only foodbank is bracing itself for increased

Oban’s Dee in sporting world first

Oban Lorne RFC’s honorary president Dee Bradbury has

Village says: watch out Hollywood!

Villagers in remote Dalavich have thrown down a gauntlet

MPs voice urgent appeal to save Royal Bank branches

Firm undertaking independent review to visit Barra and Inveraray

Outer Hebrides Tourism board appoints first chief executive

Outer Hebrides Tourism (OHT) has appointed a new chief

Councillor calls for Oban parking summit

A councillor is calling for a special summit to tackle

POLICE FILES

■ At about 8.50pm on Monday July 30, in Gallanach Road

Cinema needs help after deluge breaches ceiling

Oban Phoenix Cinema has launched an appeal for funds

Man hit by train near Loch Awe

A man was hit by a train near Loch Awe station on Saturday

Hundreds of complaints about state of Islay roads

There were more than 100 road related complaints on

Early diagnoses of cancers fall

New figures from NHS are ‘deeply concerning’

Ferry chaos worsens after linkspan breaks

A faulty linkspan at Oban ferry terminal caused further

Have your say on health and care changes

Argyll’s health and care board has launched a consultation

Iona cliff fall survivor reunited with rescuers

A man who fell off a cliff on Iona and was forced to

Man facing jail for assault

A sheriThis considering jailing a 24-year-old who admitted

Rockfield shares drive tops £150,000

Investment in The Rockfield Centre now stands at more

Fish farms hit back under intense scrutiny

West Coast salmon farms have hit back at a charity’s

Skipper escapes driving ban

A boat skipper caught speeding on the A85 has escaped

Fight Knight club is open in Oban

A medieval combat club in Oban is looking for new members

Oban mums mark breast-feeding week

Oban’s Babies, Bumps and Beyond held an open day on

Benderloch calf reigns supreme at Lorn Show

Lorn Agricultural Show has arguably the best backdrop

Mull’s Hannah helps to rescue abused elephant

A Mull woman who trapped herself in a cave to help

The raft race is all set to launch

It’s one of my favourite events of the summer and this

Tobermory is all set for charity lifeboat day

Tobermory Harbour is set to be as bright as the town

Charity concert will be last

The final We’ll Walk This Road Together charity concert

Seagulls are accused of starting a ‘crimewave’ on island

The Isle of Jura was hit by a seagull ‘crimewave’ last

Tie-breaker at Bunessan Show

Champion of Champions judges at Bunessan Show on Mull

The year Invictus came to Killin Highland Games

This was a year of firsts for the Killin Highland Games:

Education improves after damning report

Argyll and Bute Council’s education service has made

Oban Rotary helps Alex head to China

The Project Trust, which is based on the island of

MacPhail

The uninhabited tidal island of Soay lies to the south

Tiree honours war heroes

Rev Dr Iain C Barclay, MBE, TD, the interim moderator

Air crew died in tragic mid-air accident

‘The name Léonard Revilliod is distinctly not Czech

Shareholders to switch on to new offer

A £1.5 million community hydro scheme at Dalavich launches

Events and Festivals Fund seeks applications

Applications are being invited for Argyll and Bute

Beadwork goes on show at Oban library

In the past 12 years, Mrs Campbell has threaded thousands

Partnership aims to improve dementia care

A dementia education and research partnership aims

Loch Fyne Oysters signs new partnership deal

Loch Fyne Oysters has announced a partnership with

Whisky tourism sets new records

Scotch whisky tourism saw record numbers of visitors

Villagers take on Hollywood

Movie-making Dalavich residents star in a make their third film

Pontoons praised as Fort welcomes MV Boudicca

Fort William welcomed MV Boudicca to the town last

Rapid thaw and rainfall derailed Loch Eilt train

A combination of heavy rainfall and rapid snow melt

Rare appearance of horse drawn hearse for funeral

For only the second time in 60 years, a horse-drawn

Nervous wait over as pupils receive SQA exam results

The nervous wait is over for young people across Lochaber

Baby Jack’s arrival the ‘cherry on top’ as midwives celebrate 20th anniversary

Baby Jack’s arrival the ‘cherry on top’ as midwives

Islands tourism board appoints its first CEO

Outer Hebrides Tourism (OHT) has appointed a new chief

Drama teacher’s arts plea strikes a chord

A Kinlochleven drama teacher’s passionate call for

Fort Boys’ Brigade wants to recruit new members

The 2nd Fort William Boys’ Brigade Company wants to

WHAT’S ON

■Fort William Photographic Society is hosting a talk

VIEW FROM The Chamber

If you are a local business, why join Lochaber Chamber

Group needs help to pack aid boxes

Lochaber Supports Refugees (LSR) is looking for volunteers

Fish farming hits back under intense scrutiny

Charity issues ‘wake-up’ call report on animal welfare

Kinloch musicians rock Belladrum

Budding young Kinlochleven musicians fulfilled their

Family affair is the key to

Lochaber Schools Pipe Band played at the games F32

Mallaig and Morar Games

Tourists, visitors and locals were all treated to a

Portree trials to transform Skye health service

Trials of a day service at Portree Community Hospital

Public keen to play part in plans for Belford replacement

Residents and NHS Highland staff across Lochaber have

Partnership to improve dementia care in Highlands

A dementia education and research partnership aims

Kate Forbes MSP set for Lochaber visit

The constituency MSP for Lochaber will visit the area

Councillor praises school meals after award success

Despite the challenges of serving Scotland’s largest

Invergloy pilot smashes record

A Lochaber pilot and a colleague have smashed the world

Game on as Glenfinnan Gathering enters new era

Alistair Gibson surveys the games field at Glenfinnan

Free wifi rolled out in Portree town centre

Fourteen towns, including Fort Augustus and Fort William

Fishing vessel rescues two people

A fishing vessel rescued two people in a small boat

Top crime writers heading for Skye

Budding writers will have a chance to learn from award-winning

Concerns raised over patient escort refusals

NHS Western Isles’ system of approving NHS-funded patient

’Positive findings’ in review of older people services

A Care Inspectorate review of services for older people

Work starts on Fairy Pools car park and toilets

Work has started to create 130 car parking spaces,

Crofting townships bid for wind farm subsidy

Four croff ing townships campaigning for the right

Families flock to Portree for Skye Agricultural Show 2018

Families flock to Portree for Skye Agricultural Show

Lochaber Gathering 2018 results

B/C Grade March, Strathspey and Reel – Clydesdale Bank

MacPhail

The uninhabited tidal island of Soay lies to the south

Orkney duo bring Celtic verve to town

Orkney-based folk duo Saltfishforty are set to bring

Fort minister takes HIV test to lessen stigma

A Lochaber church minister has taken an HIV test to

Stramash welcomes families to open day

Stramash team leader Cameron Sprague welcomed families

Onich driver John and young navigator enjoy rally success

Onich resident John Ducker is used to dealing with

Her heart is in the Highlands

There is real passion in the book Ardkinglas – the

Persecution gets my goat

Rum is the most spectacular and dramatic island of

Dee’s appointment to rugby’s top job is deserved recognition

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Balloon releases are littering and risk to wildlife

When the front page of a newspaper carries a picture

Solutions to the parking crisis in the Oban area

The subject of parking in the Oban area amuses me because

Parking charges will drive away visitors to Argyll

I am writing in response to the letter by May Tosh

Shinty cup encounter was a sporting joy to behold

I would like to reflect on a truly wonderful game of

YOUR PICTURES

We know our readers love to take photo graphs so we

Use of fake grass is a regrettable development

I quite agree with your correspondent Maurice Wilkins

We need a more streamlined planning service

At the latest Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islands (MAKI)

Beachd Ailein

Nach tric a chi sinn rud a’ tachairt nach eil e a’

Justiff ed anger after Abellio sacks four Lochaber workers

Justiff ed anger after Abellio sacks four Lochaber

TAYNUILT

Organisers have cancelled Taynuilt Flower Show for

ISLAY AND JURA

Argyll and Bute Council is to take over management

AVICH AND KILCHRENAN

Avich and Kilchrenan Horticultural Show is this Sunday

New business opens in Oban

The Highland Soap Company is the fourth shop for its

OBAN

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COWAL

Cowal Highland Gathering (CHG) has revealed its international

SEIL

Seil’s summer craft fair will take place in the island

BENDERLOCH

Contemporary folk singer and songwriter Iain Thomson

APPIN

Appin’s Kinlochlaich Gardens are open to the public

Argyll makes its mark on map

Garden tourism group, Discover Scottish Gardens, has

At random

There were understandable frustrations for a drivers

PLOCKTON

A collection tin has been stolen from Plockton. Police

ISLE OF RUM

Kinloch Castle Friends Association (KCFA) has registered

SUNART

Sunart Community Council has a copy of the Forest Enterprise

KNOYDART

After being awarded £2,500 to help revamp its playground.

SPEAN BRIDGE

Cycling couple Gavin and Shona Shirley, from Spean

Danny receives top British Legion honour

A member of the Fort William and District Branch of

FORT WILLIAM

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Last round for postie Lizzie after 24 years

Many of Lizzie Rogers’ customers in Roy Bridge were

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

The University of the Highlands and Islands has received

More Roamerisms from the early 1990s

■At very short notice, Highland Omnibuses valiantly

Minkes spotted in Hebrides and Lochaber

The annual National Whale and Dolphin Watch event started

New whisky trail for the Hebrides

The island landscapes of Skye, Raasay and Harris are

Funding boost for Argyll route will benefit tourism businesses

Funding boost for Argyll route will benefit tourism

This week’s walks

The walk leader is to be contacted beforehand for meet-up

A night to remember with The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers may have forgotten performing in Oban

Attention all Knitters, Patchworkers and Crafters, Karelia House is coming back to Mull!

Attention all Knitters, Patchworkers and Crafters,

American duo head for Mull and Iona

Iona and Mull will hear an American spin on some traditional

Going Wild About Argyll in Glasgow

Argyll and Bute’s top creative talents will join forces

Benderloch proudly presents top folk duo

Folk singer and songwriter Iain Thomson and Marc Duff

Oban date on Ranagri tour

Last time Ranagri were up north, they were supporting

Prolific Scottish songwriter visits Argyll with touring band

Prolific Scottish songwriter visits Argyll with touring

Glasgow Letter

It was a fantastic few days in Glasgow for the first

Cracking Craic launch original album

After more than a year of hard work, an Oban-based

College library receives poet’s book collection

The library at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye has received

Award-winning duo on tour

Top traditional musicians Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham

Powerful tribute to Argyll’s broken sons to be staged in Loch Awe

Powerful tribute to Argyll’s broken sons to be staged

FUNBOX present ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD as they return to Oban

FUNBOX present ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD as they return

New piano sees Lorn Live score biggest ensemble

Lorn Live Chamber Music Festival stages its largest

GLAMPING In Scot land 2018

If the idea of camping calls to mind images of a mouldy

Barrhill Holiday Park

Barrhill Holiday Park is surrounded by peaceful farmland

G lamping on Arran

With fully equipped, insulated yurts, log-burning stoves

HIE and crofting deal is welcomed

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced

Entries sought for Oban Highland cattle show and sale

Entries for the 121st Highland Cattle Society autumn

Around the markets

Dingwall – Dingwall and Highland Marts on August 3

Sunday school to ‘conquer Everest’ in the Highlands

Youth Vestry, a youth group based at Kilmore Church

THOUGHT for the week

The church today needs to be more obviously a place

GOLF

The Tobermory Open and The Willie MacAllister Trophy

Saints retain Argyll and Bute championship

After 200 minutes of football, plus a nerve-shredding

Great sailing at West Highland Yachting Week

A mix of all weathers made for a variety of exciting

World first for Oban Lorne’s Dee Bradbury

Oban Lorne RFC was celebrating at the weekend after

GOLF

The Tobermory Open and The Willie MacAllister Trophy

Caley Jags put 16 past Fort in cup

Fort William were dumped out of the first round of

Mixed weather for first week of Plockton Regatta

Plockton has been abuzz with activity over the past

Disappointment for Mallaig as they lose out in extra time

Disappointment for Mallaig as they lose out in extra

BOWLS

John Rogan (right) presents the singles cup in memory

GOLF

The Isle of Skye Golf Club ladies enjoyed a match with

LOTTERY RESULTS

Reflection week’s Fort William Golf Club lotto numbers

Mist, rain and sun – it must be the West Ardnamurchan Regatta

Mist, rain and sun – it must be the West Ardnamurchan

Déjà vu for Fort as Buckie score eleven

The Fort William defence could be forgiven for feeling

Wild leads Skyrunner World Series

Lochaber athlete Finlay Wild continues to make his

Red and blacks dent Kinlochshiel’s title hopes

Newtonmore go two points clear at the top of the Marine

Union leader to meet call centre staff

A union boss is to meet workers employed by rail operator

Moby shines at Mallaig Games

Moby Knight from Huntly bows to the adjudicator at