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Prince Charles drops in on Mòd

THE LORD of the Isles seemed to have a great time in Stornoway this week, listening to the best the competitions from the third children’s day had to offer, writes Louise Glen.

His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay met with several competitors, volunteers and staff of An Comunn Gàidhealach, organisers of the Royal National Mòd at the Nicolson Institute.

Bowmore singer Ryan McK-errall, 15, who yesterday won the James McPhee Trophy singing Caint mo mhathair Ghaidhlig Bharraigh, sang for Prince Charles. The prince then commented on young Ryan’s superb singing voice. His Royal Highness presented Carmine Colajezzi with the 2016 Gaelic Learner of the Year award. Sponsored by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society for Scotland, the award acknowledges a Gaelic learner who has made significant steps to becoming fluent.

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NEWS
Luing residents refuse to stay silent over overflowing bins
LUING’S bins were left overflowing with rubbish for up to
Number of sea eagles in Scotland look set to soar
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Islands minister praises North Uist community plan
THE NORTH UIST community’s efforts to acquire and redevelop two
MSP calls for ferry access to be improved
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Isles MP in superfast broadband discussions
ISLES MP Angus MacNeil met with the UK minister for
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MP hands in petition
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New high school ahead of schedule
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Oban welcomes new youth officer
A YOUTH officer has been appointed by Police Scotland to
Cash boost for four town groups
OBAN Common Good Fund has made grants to four groups
Community is at the heart of new police strategies
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Firefighters clean up for charity aided by Taynuilt youngsters
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Woolly surprise for winter festival
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Old variety hall humour returns to Oban
OBAN Parish Church social committee produced an array of talent
Tourists missed the bus for common sense
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Footpath needs repair work done urgently
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IT HAS seemed at times as if the improvement works
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Data show hot spell for tourism in Argyll
ARGYLL and the Isles Tourism Co-operative (AITC) has welcomed the
Oban man launched ‘unprovoked’ attack
AN OBAN man has been fined £500 for an ‘unprovoked
Drivers in uproar over new supermarket car park rules
SIGNS suggesting blue badge holders will be fined for over
Hitting the right notes at Mòd
The Royal National Mòd is in full swing this week
Film show hitch leads to refund
CINEMA goers are being offered a full refund from the
Fort trio land it lucky in lottery
THREE people from Fort William are celebrating a win in
Family branded ‘dysfunctional’ as court rules case unproven
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Pupils prepare for harvest celebrations
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Upper Achintore home break-in
POLICE are investigating after a house in Brown Court, Upper
Appeal after car stolen from Caol
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Bike snatched in Fort William
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Police in hunt for Mallaig thieves
A WHITE Renault Kangoo van was stolen from Mallaig boatyard
Man mentally ill when he set Mallaig holiday cottage on fire
A MAN who set fire to a holiday cottage has
Woman assaulted former partner
A 23-YEAR-old single mother-of-two has been fined £500 after admitting
Drivers in uproar over new supermarket car park rules
SIGNS suggesting blue badge holders will be fined for over
Hitting the right notes at Mòd
Film show hitch leads to refund
CINEMA goers are being offered a full refund from the
Fort trio land it lucky in lottery
THREE people from Fort William are celebrating a win in
Family MP fights to get visa back
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Prince Charles visits ‘cleaner’ fish farm
PRINCE Charles visited one of Scotland’s leading salmon farms in
Family branded ‘dysfunctional’ as court rules case unproven
A MOTHER and son embroiled in an assault case were
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CHILDREN across Lochaber had a busy time preparing for harvest,
Upper Achintore home break-in
POLICE are investigating after a house in Brown Court, Upper
Appeal after car stolen from Caol
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Bike snatched in Fort William
BETWEEN 6pm on October 9 and 2pm on October 10,
Police in hunt for Mallaig thieves
A WHITE Renault Kangoo van was stolen from Mallaig boatyard
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A MAN who set fire to a holiday cottage has
Woman assaulted former partner
A 23-YEAR-old single mother-of-two has been fined £500 after admitting
Care home’s cash appeal to fund pet dog’s hip surgery FW
‘A GREAT companion and a special boy’, William the care
Classmates combine the traditional and modern
FORMER classmates mixed tradition with a modern touch to celebrate
Fort William then and now on tour
‘FORT William Then and Now’ – a historical and cultural
Birthday events at archive centres
HIGH Life Highland is celebrating five years as a charity
Annual gathering of Highlanders
THE 29TH annual reunion of Lochaber Cameron Highlanders will be
Chalk painting in WRI spotlight
THE NEXT meeting of the Fort William branch of the
Lochaber Shinty Club AGM date
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Bonfire night fun at Spean Bridge
LOCHABER Camanachd Club is holding a fireworks display and bonfire
High school class of 1978 reunites
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Natural history winter talks
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Swing into fun of Skye festival
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Indoor climbers scale the heights
AS THE weather outdoors starts to cool, competition is hotting
Smiles and determined spirit mark 2016 Mòd
Rebellion was on the minds of many people at the
Skatepark plan for Oban front
OBAN councillors have put forward a proposal to transform one
Planning applications due to be decided on
APPLICATIONS for two Oban housing developments in Glenshellach were due
Clarification
IN LAST week’s story about the ongoing crofting row, it
MP hands in petition
A PETITION signed by 4,600 women across Argyll and Bute
Fighter Alison runs to B-eat anorexia stigma
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Taynuilt man’s dangerous driving leads to road ban
A TAYNUILT man has been banned from the road for
Dunbeg man fined over double assault
A DUNBEG man had been found guilty of assaulting a
SAMS aids in voyage of discovery
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Scottish Government is ‘failing’ rural communities over broadband
ONE OF Scotland’s foremost tech experts has slammed the Scottish
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SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is to hold a
Tiree
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Kilmore
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Dunbeg
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High food hygiene standards
AN OBAN sheltered housing complex has been recognised for its
Charity spotlight at Strath of Appin
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New exhibition brings the slate islands to life
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Western Isles
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A BALLACHULISH shop manager put himself forward for a soaking
Students honoured at ceremony
FIFTY-THREE students have graduated from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig this term
Film premiere will be in Portree
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Mòd fever
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Gathering’s line-up
THE line-up for the Glasgow Lewis and Harris Association annual
What’s on
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Pub scene
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MSPs are complaining that due to the late autumn statement
NHS 24 and hospital staff were fantastic
I recently had to access NHS 24 on its new
There are alternative providers of training
I write regarding your front page article in The Oban
Tribute to those who died at the Somme
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Rural communities are being sidelined
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Beachd Ailein
THA MI A’ SGRÌOBHADH seo is am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
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PARKING – and the use of blue badges by disabled
Days gone by – at Inveraray
This period picture was taken at the Loch Fyne Hotel
Glasgow Letter
Mòd fever
I AM writing this column from a lovely house in
Clydebank ceilidh
THE Clydebank Highlanders had a successful ceilidh on Friday night
Gathering’s line-up
THE line-up for the Glasgow Lewis and Harris Association annual
What’s on
Friday October 28: Glasgow Uist and Barra Association Ceilidh in
Pub scene
Friday October 21: Beinn Lee. Saturday October 22: Trail West
Argyll administration lets down the people
MSPs are complaining that due to the late autumn statement
NHS 24 and hospital staff were fantastic
I recently had to access NHS 24 on its new
There are alternative providers of training
I write regarding your front page article in The Oban
Tribute to those who died at the Somme
I’m sure you are well aware that the First World
Rural communities are being sidelined
In a recent Holyrood debate on rural communities, shadow rural
Time for another vote on Brexit
Now that everyone has experienced the minor upheaval caused by
Beachd Ailein
THA MI A’ SGRÌOBHADH seo is am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
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Shinty players and pipers were heroes of Great War
A TRIBUTE to the pipers and shinty players who lost
More than 1,000 tickets sold in rush for Fort Con
The 57th Parallel is a Highlandbased events company that puts
New map connects Scottish pathways
A TUBE-STYLE map, showing paths where walkers and cyclists can
Wanted: rocket scientists
A CALL is out for young rocket scientists to step
Whirlpools, deer, Big Brother and beasties
The bonus of a spell of good weather in October
FEATURE
Lochaber Hope has moved into their new premises and it’s looking great!
LOCHABER HOPE is a life skills and personal development centre
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Come to the Mòd to hear language of the Gaels
Janet to stand down after a decade as the Mòd convener
The perfect platform to let youthful
Children are stars of Mòd’s first days
Wonderful performances
IT’S close to midnight on Friday October 14. The day
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THE EU referendum result is providing an unexpected boost to
MOTORS
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FARMING
Mull event to focus on good health
AN EVENT for farmers is to be held on Mull
Workshop will help shepherds
SHEEP farmers are invited to attend a free workshop focusing
Tup sells for £100k
AT UNITED Auctions’ annual sale of blackface shearlings, aged rams
Cakes are sweet success at first sheep fest
AS FARMERS inside Dalmally Mart jostled to see a ram
Around the markets
01-250kgFORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd, (October 15) sold
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS
BLACK
- Peacefully, at Cowal Community Hospital, Dunoon, on October 11,
CAMERON
- Peacefully, on October 13, 2016, at Eadar Glinn Care
CORMACK
- Unexpectedly, at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow on Monday, October
GRAHAM
- Peacefully at home in Oban, on October 15, 2016,
JACKSON
- Peacefully, after a long illness, borne bravely, at the
JOHNSTONE
- Suddenly at the home of her daughter, in Erskine,
MACKENZIE
- Duncan (Dochie), January 9, 1957 -October 12, 2016. Duncan
MACLACHLAN
- Suddenly at the Queen Elizabeth hospital Glasgow on Monday,
McLACHLAN
- Mary (nee Hunter). On October 16, 2016 at Lorn
OMAN
- Peacefully, at Auchinlee Care Home, Campbeltown, on October 11,
SMITH
- (Dalmally). Very peacefully, at Lynn of Lorne Nursing Home,
TURNER
- Peacefully, at Belford Hospital, Fort William on Monday, October
WHYTE
- Annina Whyte (Faccenda). Passed away in Lancaster on Sunday,
GIBSON
- In loving memory of our dear dad and grampa
JOHNSTON
- In loving memory of my dear husband Neil, who
MACASKILL
- Treasured memories of a much loved twin sister Margaret
MACCALLUM
- In memory of a loving wife and mother Isobel
MACCUISH
- Treasured memories of my beloved husband Norman, who passed
MACINTYRE
- Remembering with love a dearly loved mum Flora, who
MACINTYRE
- Precious memories of our amazing mum and granny, who
MACINTYRE
- Treasured memories of my darling wife Flora, who passed
MACINTYRE
- Precious memories of a very special mum. Loved and
MACMILLAN
- In loving memory of Christine MacMillan, died October 20,
MACKILLOP
- Remembering with love our dear mother and nana Mary,
MACKILLOP
- Remembering with love a dearly loved and respected brother
RILEY
- Frankie a dear brother sadly missed and in our
THOMSON
- In loving memory of our beautiful son, Calum Andrew
WALKER
- In loving memory of a wife and mother Marion,
WOOD
- John, October 18, 2010. Always in our thoughts and
Thought for the week
“What is more, I consider everything a loss because of
SPORT
Oban defeat Carrick despite red card
OBAN Lorne welcomed familiar visitors Carrick RFC to Glencruitten on
Early start for Saints as they travel to Coatbridge in West of Scotland Cup
A FREE week request for former player Alan Miller’s stag
McPhee shunted out at first corner in Montegi
CONNEL’S John McPhee was caught up in an opening corner
Skye Camanachd throw themselves a premiership lifeline
THE BATTLE to beat the drop from the Marine Harvest
Scotland head coach gives his views on game against Ireland
SCOTLAND head coach Ronald Ross goes into this season’s shinty/hurling
MacCrone wins emotional Beatson’s Mull Rally
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Saints drawn away from home in Scottish Cup
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Scottish AFL results and fi xtures
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Oban Saints’ youth results and fixtures
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Busy time for Phoenix boxers
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Lottery numbers
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Darts players ‘toe the oche’ in memory of Bryan Whyte
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From camans to commentary
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Day to forget for the Fort
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Narrow defeat for Jags in Scottish Cup
SOUTH Lochaber Thistle were knocked out of the Scottish Amateur