Parents vent anger over cuts proposed for school

PROPOSED changes to a school on Mull have left parents

Royal honour for stalwart David

One of the highlights of Oban Charities Day at the

Lifeboat station to hold open day

OBAN Lifeboat’s open day will offer fun for all the

Takeaway to offer buffet-style dining

OBAN’S award-winning takeaway Kebabish Curry House is expanding its business

1,000 signatures for A85 petition

ALMOST 1,000 people have signed a petition demanding action to

CalMac staff are up for trio of awards

TEAMS at Caledonian MacBrayne have been nominated for three awards

Dunbeg council chairwoman quits

THE outgoing chairwoman of Dunbeg Community Council says she is

£3m boost to town from Mòd

OBAN was £3 million to the good as a result

Correction

THE OBAN TIMES would like to apologise for misspelling Park

Local heroes honoured

A NUMBER of people from the Highlands and Islands are

School celebrates green award but pupils ‘mist’ the boat

LOCHDONHEAD Primary School pupils on Mull are celebrating after they

Concern raised over A boards

OBAN, Lorn and the Isles area committee has raised concerns

MSP checks out school project

MSP Alasdair Allan visited the construction site for the new

Loss of minibus restricts activities

STUDENT representatives from Tobermory High School told Argyll and Bute

New high school is ahead of schedule

WORK on the new Oban High School building is ahead

Event backs mums who breastfeed

A GROUP group of NHS-trained volunteers will hold a special

Skipper’s death resulted from series of safety failures

AN OBAN boat skipper died in an accident caused by

Journey to trace ancestors was ‘like going home’

AN AMERICAN descendant of Lismore’s last weaver, John MacDougall, returned

Baggage stolen

POLICE in Oban are studying CCTV footage to try to

Car targeted

DOOR-TO-DOOR inquiries are continuing in Dalmally after someone smashed the

Bogus callers alert

OFFICERS are warning residents of Dunbeg to be on the

Vandals strike

In one incident, a blue Audi A3 parked in Ledaig

Battles won in war on drugs

DRUG dealers in the Oban area are having their operations

Touring exhibition comes to St Conan’s

A TOURING exhibition entitled Scotstyle, celebrating Scotland’s 100 best buildings,

Marilyn Shedden, Moderator of the Presbytery of Argyll, and Rev Dr Kenneth Ross, past Moderator

REFERENDUM SPECIAL: Community leaders share their views ahead of decision

Michael Russell, MSP, SNP (top)

WITH only one week to go until the polls open

Alasdair Allan, MSP, SNP (bottom)

THE Scottish Parliament voted by 106 votes to eight for

Donald Cameron MSP, Conservative

I AM delighted and honoured to have been elected as

Fashion turns to trash

MULL photographer Hannah Morris has been spearheading ‘Trash the Dress’

Fun night raises cash for Alex

A SUPPER, auction and raffle will held in Pennyghael Hall,

Women urged to take test

WOMEN in the Western Isles are being urged to go

Transport hub to be improved

OBAN’S transport hub is to be redeveloped to become a

Roads are a hole lot of trouble

ARGYLL and Bute has ‘the worst roads in Scotland’ due

Inner Wheel rolls up with £200 cheque

NORTH Argyll Young Carers Service, which supports carers aged eight

Iconic Oban church ready to go on market

AN ICONIC church building in Oban that has lain vacant

Hunt on to trace mystery woman in gold locket

THE great-nephew of a Canadian First World War soldier is

Head teacher to leave Tobermory

TOBERMORY High School head teacher Craig Biddick will be leaving

Oban beer is to feature in festival

KILTLIFTER IPA from Oban Bay Brewery will feature in Aldi’s

Six staff complete care qualification

TAGSA Uibhist, in partnership with Cothrom Ltd, has supported six

Glencoe woman is barred from referendum vote

A COMMUNITY councillor who has lived in Glencoe for half

Meet your new Moderator

ACHARACLE Parish Church welcomed members of Lochaber Presbytery and the

Oban Times’ digital upgrade helps you ‘stay connected’

CONNECTING people with news from across Argyll and the West

Former tug pulls in the crowds

THERE was much interest in a splendid vessel tied up

Billy is lifeboat’s golden boy

OBAN Lifeboat’s operations manager Billy Forteith has been awarded the

Campaign pays off for RNLI

OBAN Lifeboat is backing the RNLI annual Respect the Water

Widening access to science

EDUCATION Scotland’s report ‘Sciences for All’ highlighted the fact that

£17,000 raised to ‘bring Maddy home’

MORE THAN £17,000 has so far been raised to ensure

Mother and daughter aim to help Lochaber Thrive

A FORT WILLIAM mother and daughter team are ‘thriving’ for

Here’s to your health

A DAY of fun and education was held in Claggan

Schools to be lifesaving centres

THE Western Isles Council has agreed to provide life-saving equipment

Death of climber is confirmed

POLICE Scotland has confirmed the death of a man who

Students play at fundraiser

PLOCKTON’S National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music welcomed nine

Kamikaze bird behind Corran Ferry blackout

MORE than 300 homes were left without power on Saturday

Keeping our children safe

LOCHABER’S primary sevens gathered at the Nevis Centre last week,

POLICE FILES

POLICE in Fort William are appealing for any information in

Service with a smile sees Jean honoured with BEM

A WOMAN who has served the community with a mixture

Students celebrate graduation day

EIGHTY-TWO students were celebrating after graduating from Lochaber High School

Gaelic drama school

JUST days remain to apply for a place at this

Community fund

LOCHABER community groups still have time to apply for a

Crime under investigation at festival promo

SIX Scottish crime writers took part in a book signing

Mod celebrates record entries

MOD AIRD nam Murchan is set to be a jam-packed

Save cash and save the planet

Carbon clever commuting is an initiative operated by the Highland

Glencoe woman is barred from referendum vote

A COMMUNITY councillor who has lived in Glencoe for half

Meet your new Moderator

ACHARACLE Parish Church welcomed members of Lochaber Presbytery and the

Fundraising plan to save Mallaig pool

MALLAIG and District Swimming Pool is embarking on a fundraising

MP demands phone call transcript

IAN BLACKFORD, MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber, has called

£17,000 raised to ‘bring Maddy home’

MORE THAN £17,000 has so far been raised to ensure

Mother and daughter aim to help Lochaber Thrive

A FORT WILLIAM mother and daughter team are ‘thriving’ for

Here’s to your health

A DAY of fun and education was held in Claggan

Schools to be lifesaving centres

THE Western Isles Council has agreed to provide life-saving equipment

Death of climber is confirmed

POLICE Scotland has confirmed the death of a man who

Students play at fundraiser

PLOCKTON’S National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music welcomed nine

Kamikaze bird behind Corran Ferry blackout

MORE than 300 homes were left without power on Saturday

Keeping our children safe

LOCHABER’S primary sevens gathered at the Nevis Centre last week,

POLICE FILES

POLICE in Fort William are appealing for any information in

Service with a smile sees Jean honoured with BEM

A WOMAN who has served the community with a mixture

Students celebrate graduation day

EIGHTY-TWO students were celebrating after graduating from Lochaber High School

Gaelic drama school

JUST days remain to apply for a place at this

Community fund

LOCHABER community groups still have time to apply for a

Crime under investigation at festival promo

SIX Scottish crime writers took part in a book signing

Caol primary to host open day

STAFF and pupils at Caol Primary School are hosting an

Mod celebrates record entries

MOD AIRD nam Murchan is set to be a jam-packed

Save cash and save the planet

Carbon clever commuting is an initiative operated by the Highland

Parents vent anger over cuts proposed for school

PROPOSED changes to a school on Mull have left parents

Royal honour for stalwart David

One of the highlights of Oban Charities Day at the

Oban Times’ digital upgrade helps you ‘stay connected’

CONNECTING people with news from across Argyll and the West

Skipper’s death resulted from series of safety failures

AN OBAN boat skipper died in an accident caused by

Journey to trace ancestors was ‘like going home’

AN AMERICAN descendant of Lismore’s last weaver, John MacDougall, returned

Baggage stolen

POLICE in Oban are studying CCTV footage to try to

Car targeted

DOOR-TO-DOOR inquiries are continuing in Dalmally after someone smashed the

Bogus callers alert

OFFICERS are warning residents of Dunbeg to be on the

Vandals strike

In one incident, a blue Audi A3 parked in Ledaig

Battles won in war on drugs

DRUG dealers in the Oban area are having their operations

Touring exhibition comes to St Conan’s

A TOURING exhibition entitled Scotstyle, celebrating Scotland’s 100 best buildings,

Roads are a hole lot of trouble

ARGYLL and Bute has ‘the worst roads in Scotland’ due

Inner Wheel rolls up with £200 cheque

NORTH Argyll Young Carers Service, which supports carers aged eight

Head teacher to leave Tobermory

TOBERMORY High School head teacher Craig Biddick will be leaving

Oban beer is to feature in festival

KILTLIFTER IPA from Oban Bay Brewery will feature in Aldi’s

Six staff complete care qualification

TAGSA Uibhist, in partnership with Cothrom Ltd, has supported six

Iconic Oban church ready to go on market

AN ICONIC church building in Oban that has lain vacant

Hunt on to trace mystery woman in gold locket

THE great-nephew of a Canadian First World War soldier is

Stornoway

THE EMERGENCY helicopter landing pad at Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway,

Arisaig

ARISAIG Highland Games organisers are seeking memorabilia to mark the

Plockton

THE PLOCKTON small boat sailing season began on Saturday June

Plockton

THIS year’s Tarbet Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Whales and dolphins in spotlight

BUN-SGOIL Shlèite Primary School pupils enjoyed a visit from Hebridean

Pupils support backpack project

PUPILS from Kinlochleven High School showed their support for children

Oban playpark group wins award

FRIENDS of Oban Community Play-park have won the Celebrating Communities

A throwaway society

I AM a firm believer in the old saying that

The Skye Zebra

A FEW weeks ago I wrote in this column about

Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS to Morvern’s own Mrs Jean Robinson, Lochaline, for receiving

Viewpoint

IT IS impossible to overstate the damage that illegal drugs

Days gone by – Muck Primary School

This week’s flashback photograph shows Muck Primary School teacher Barbara

Glasgow Letter

THE poster I attach to the article this week is

The truth about our EU membership

There has been so much misinformation by the Brexit campaign

Total rubbish from remain campaign

The total rubbish from the remain campaign was never so

Thanks to all who voted for me

I would like to thank everyone who voted for me

Well done to ACHA

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Argyll

Beachd Ailein

LE MÒDAN IONADAIL na bliadh na air tòiseachadh feadh na

Press policy

WE AT The Oban Times endeavour to ensure that all

Your letters

THE EDITOR welcomes letters of approximately 300 words in length

Firm warns Scots about potential health risks from new ‘supermidge’

CHANGES to the Scottish climate could soon see the rise

Oban turns out in force to celebrate Charities Day and Queen’s 90th birthday

SATURDAY’S packed street party blending Oban Charities Day and the

OBAN PHOENIX CINEMA

Alice Kingsleigh has spent the past few years following in

Lochaber Mòd’s new venue is a huge hit

THE LOCHABER Provincial Mòd’s first outing in its new venue

Music with Jonathan Rimmer

MARKIES Music Festival revived Oban Live’s party atmosphere last weekend,

Space tale is a modern shaggy dog adventure

A DALMALLY author is about to have her latest children’s

Art exhibition is a shore hit

TWO Argyll artists are to have a joint exhibition in

America-based trio promise to 'blow away' audiences

BLUEGRASS lovers are counting down the days until the Corn

Gigha

You normally have to travel thousands of miles to find

Road the the Isles show results

Commercial Cattle : Judge Mr Aj Maclean Heylipool Farm Tiree:

Road to the Isles show

FARMERS, livestock, crafters and members of the public flocked to

UK housing market won’t be saved by the EU referendum, says NAEA and ARLA

A British withdrawal from the EU risks drastically reducing the

Drop in demand as activity in Scottish housing dips during May

According to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey, activity

Thinking of letting?

LAST week we looked at some of the legal responsibilities

Profile of a Briti sh Holidaymaker - spends the most, does the least

A UNIQUE survey looking at the habits and preferences of

Nissan announces development of world’s first SOFC-powered vehicle

YOKOHAMA, Japan (June 14, 2016) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd

O’ROURKE GRIFFIN

Liam and Siubhan are delighted to announce the birth of

BROWN

John. Peacefully at Drumchapel Hospital on June 3, 2016, (in

CAMPBELL

Suddenly at Belford Hospital, Fort William on May 25, 2016,

CAMPBELL

Duncan Angus Campbell, formerly of Craigenturve Farm, Ford, and a

GALBRAITH -

Peacefully at home, Barachander Farm, Kilchrenan, on Tuesday June 14,

MACGILLIVRAY

Duncan. Born Connel, Oban. Latterly of Bridgend, South Wales. Passed

MACINTYRE -

Peacefully at home, on Sunday June 5, 2016, Sarah, (née

SNEDDON -

John, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 7, 2016, aged

DONALD

Joyce, Rey and family of the late Leslie would like

DUNCAN -

The family of the late Betty Duncan (née Harrold), wish

SHEPHERD -

We would like to thank most sincerely, all family, friends

BOA –

In loving memory of Isobel, who passed away June 17,

CAMPBELL -

Remembering our dear mum, nana and mother-in-law Marion L who

GALLACHER -

In loving memory of a much loved husband and father,

HAROLD - BANEY -

In loving memory of Helen, died June 16, 2007. Loved

LANGLEY -

Precious memories of Stewart, beloved husband of Ann and loving

MACALLISTER -

In loving memory of our dear parents, grandparents and great-grand

MACDONALD

In loving memory of my dear mum who passed away

MACDONALD -

Treasured memories of my beloved son Allan, who passed away

MACDONALD -

Treasured memories of Allan, a much loved husband, dad, father-inlaw

MACINTYRE

1st Anniversary - In loving memory of my dear son

MACKENZIE -

McNEIL -

REECE -

Cherished memories of Alec devoted husband, dad and pappy who

ROBERTSON -

In loving memory of Iain MacKinnon Robertson, who passed away

SINCLAIR -

Treasured memories of Ronnie who passed away on June 17,

SMITH -

In loving memory of James (Pop), a loving husband, father,

SUTHERLAND –

CalMac teams are in the running for three transport awards

TEAMS at Caledonian MacBrayne have been rewarded for their efforts

Thought for the week

A Rebel Found God, who answered me in the day

Macaulay Sixes are a big success

THE Macaulay Sixes, played for the first time on a

MARTIAL RTS WITH IAIN RODGER

Craig MacLachlan from Oban’s Senshi Do Kickboxing and Iain Rodger

Camanachd reach MacQuiston final

OBAN Camanachd under 17s reached the final of the Mac-Quiston

Oban Otters are in the swim

Trophy winners were: championship events – MacLean Cup, girls eight

Argyll orienteers do well in Edinburgh

THIS year’s Scottish Schools Orienteering event was held at Dalkeith

Golf News

GRAEME MacKechnie secured his first silverware of the season with

Glencruitten

THE TEAM of Neil Armour, Duncan Forgrieve and Willie McAdam

Islay

RESULTS: Morley Hedley Trophy played Wednesday June 8 - 1

Taynuilt

RESULTS from the Trevor Allen Mixed Scramble played Sunday June

’More lift first silverware of the season

A Glen MacKintosh strike with the last hit of the

Camanachd Cup – second round

Marine Harvest Premiership side Kinlochshiel are through to the Camanachd

Artemis MacAulay Cup – first round

Glasgow Mid Argyll marched forward to the Artemis Mac-Aulay Cup

Artemis MacAulay Cup - quarter-final

Inveraray reached the Artemis MacAulay Cup last four after a

Strathdearn Cup -second round

The Glenurquhart reserves continued their good cup form when they

Bullough Cup – quarter-finals

Tayforth were too strong for a young Bute second team,

Marine Harvest Premiership

Oban Camanachd continued their impressive league form with a hard-fought

Woman’s shinty round up

Glengarry stay top of the league on goal difference after

Marine Harvest South Division 1

Lochside Rovers stay top of Marine Harvest South Division 1

Marine Harvest North Division 2

Aberdeen University went four points clear at the top of

Fixtures

Beauly v Kilmallie Daniel MacRae 1.30pm Craigard, Invergarry Strathglass v

Results

Oban Lorn 0-4 Kilmory Aberdour 3-3 Kyles Athletic Glasgow MA

Oban tennis on the level

TENNIS players in Oban will be able to play on

Green Machine lose out to Kilchoman in final of Islay beach rugby tournament

OBAN Lorne RFC reached the final of the 2016 Islay

Colin takes the honours at Oban Regatta

COLIN Crawford’s Dehler 34 Nimrod took the top honours at

Saints Under 13s do the double

Oban Saints Under 13s won the league and shield double

Heartbreak as late goal kills off Lochaber’s cup dream

Gaelic football tournament held in Lochaber

THE Cuach na Cloinne will stay in Lewis for another

Results from Fort William Golf Club

MEN: On Sunday June 5 the senior June medal was

Plockton season gets under way

THE Plockton small boat sailing season began on Saturday June

Tight at the top in Welfare league

Fixtures: June 20 Caol v Ballachulish at Lochaber High School;