Kilted octogenarian to lead rosary relay up to the top of Ben Nevis

Campaign to fight bid to control Oban Bay

Opposition is mounting to plans by CMAL to take control

Sine receives MBE from the Queen

The former head teacher of Dunbeg Primary School, Sine

Highland games set for big day

The World Caber Championships return to Inveraray Highland

’Under offer’ Kitchen Garden to be sold soon

Oban’s former Kitchen Garden building is under offer

Pupils lobby businesses to ditch plastic straws

A group of S1 pupils from Oban High School have been

Man found guilty of stalking family in Oban

Monday saw 15 men get together in Oban for a ‘cuppa

Boost for Rockfield Centre

The RockTheld Cente has received a £20,000 cheque thanks

Tobermory lifeboat in 70-mile emergency

Tobermory RNLI’s volunteer crew had a late-night ‘shout’

Double call-out for Oban RNLI volunteer crew on Mora Edith MacDonald

Double call-out for Oban RNLI volunteer crew on Mora

Public asked to naming ceremony for Harris lifeboat

The offcial naming ceremony and service of dedication

Assurances are given over Connel Bridge

Upgrade options for Connel Bridge over the next five

Is this Britain’s most remote curry shop?

Could this honesty-box curry shed be Britain’s remotest

Quadbike nuisance on Beinn Lora

Quadbikes tearing up and down the public track at Beinn

Plan submitted to demolish shop

Plans have been submitted to Argyll and Bute Council

Corran Halls packed for the Lego Club sale

The Corran Halls was packed on Saturday for the Lego

Oban is centre of the universe for MacIntyres

Aussie Alison Macintyre has flown more than 10,000

CalMac job opportunity ‘in the network’ is welcomed by comhairle

CalMac job opportunity ‘in the network’ is welcomed

Health board helps healthcare forms SHINE

NHS Highland is again providing support for Highland

Oban makes final for most beautiful towns

A number of Argyll and the Isles places have been shortlisted

TV tribute to Oban’s forgotten Dunkirk heroes

The plight of forgotten heroes of Dunkirk, which included

Oban’s Graham is honoured by Rotary Club

Well-known local businessman Graham MacQueen has been

Islay mourns following death of Hugh Smith

It was with great sadness that The Oban Times learned

Dalavich builds on homes plan

A resourceful community wants to build five new homes

Funding up for grabs

Groups and organisations needing money for activities

Eyes Open for children at risk this summer

People in Argyll and Bute should keep their Eyes Open

Dìleab an t-Siorraidh awards night

An award ceremony was held at e-Sgoil recently to hand

Skipinnish backs charity night in baby’s memory

Super group Skipinnish is supporting an Oban fundraiser

Little and large are in Oban Bay

Craft dropping anchor in Oban Bay went from one extreme

Oban’s walking guides are given certificates

Oban’s walking guides received their offcial certificates

Young Argyll artists face recycling challenge

Young artists in Argyll and Bute are being challenged

Let’s all work to keep Oban tidy

It’s so busy just now I don’t know if I’m coming or

’An unforgettable journey’

The MS Prinsendam arrived in Oban last week, bringing

Five elected to seat on national park board

Five members have been elected to the Loch Lomond and

Life-changing charity relocates after lease ends at Tavool House

Life-changing charity relocates after lease ends at

Cats’ charity on the prowl for helpers

A cats’ welfare charity is hoping to attract volunteers

Viewpoint is blocked

Tourists were ‘all tutting about the state’ of Pulpit Hill

MP visits Oban Times to meet staff

Argyll and Bute MP Brendan O’Hara dropped into The

Mull campsite plan submitted

Plans are in the pipeline for a new campsite on the

Phone box plan icing on the cake

A Dalmally resident is looking for permission to sell

Birds flock back to ‘mink-free’ Hebrides

Terns, waders, divers and ducks are ‘flocking back’

Young teacher Abigail wins national award

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has congratulated Abigail

Appeal for help after fatal crash on A82

Police are appealing for information following a fatal

Isles MP questions Prime Minister

Western Isles MP Angus Brendan MacNeil questioned Prime

Oban lifeboat helps yacht during eight-hour call-out

Obanfilifeboat was called out on Saturday to help a

Islands politicians blast air traffic control decision

Western Isles politicians have reacted angrily to the

Oban is placed to become maritime centre of learning

Much of Argyll’s tourism and recreational activity

Islands Bill is granted royal assent

The Islands Bill received royal assent on Friday July

MacPhail

Experiencing variety and contrast of people and place

Days are never the same

’I really do enjoy living and working in Oban. I spend

MacPhail

Experiencing variety and contrast of people and place

Schools pipe band enjoys tour of Europe

Members of the Lochaber Schools Pipe Band have recently

Opening date agreed for ground-breaking new Strontian school

Opening date agreed for ground-breaking new Strontian

Body recovered in Glen Nevis believed to be missing local man

Body recovered in Glen Nevis believed to be missing

Meeting to discuss Belford Hospital progress

Lochaber Health and Social Care Redesign will be hosting

Police investigate sexual assault in Fort

Police in Lochaber are appealing for information following

What’s on

• Morvern Highland Games takes place at Knock Park

Fort firm backs rider Ben

West Highland legal form MacPhee & Partners has

Smelter forced to drop output

The current long dry spell has seen a reduction in

Hosts urged to promote ‘responsible tourism’

Guidance on driving on single track roads, litter disposal

Police issue warning over scam calls

Police in Lochaber are urging locals to be wary of

Play park opening announced

The team behind Caol’s new play park has announced

Damaged bridge will be fixed says BEAR

Trunk roads operator BEAR Scotland says it is aware

Room 13 students add a

Young artists in Lochaberffcreated their very own colorful

Japanese multinational signs with Fort William underwater

A major Japanese industrial corporation has signed

Splash of colour to Caol

VIEW FROM The Chamber

Do you employ young people under 25 years old? Does

Oban centre of gravity for MacIntyres 2018 gathering

Aussie Alison Macintyre has flown more than 10,000

Public are invited to naming ceremony for Harris lifeboat

The offcial naming ceremony and service of dedication

New Lochaber school heads

Highland Council has announced the recent appointment

Tobermory lifeboat in 70-mile emergency

Tobermory RNLI’s volunteer crew had a late-night ‘shout’

Fort’s gone to the dogs

Animal lovers in Lochaber were treated to a frenzied

Daniel is the cat who got the cream after Gaelic win

An award ceremony was held at e-Sgoil recently at which

West coast places are finalists in competition

A number of areas in the Highlands and the Islands

Murder mystery sees Outdoor Capital take centre stage

Anoraks abound in a hiking tale which delves into serial

Highland dancers celebrate success

Nevis Highland Dancing Association recently held its

Isles MP questions Prime Minister

Western Isles MP Angus Brendan MacNeil questioned Prime

Youth charity’s £20,000 boost

Skye youth charity Columba 1400 has been awarded £20

Top class teacher Abigail honoured

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has congratulated Abigail

Preferred control centre location ‘disappointing’

News from Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL)

Road name honour for Gaelic college founder

The directors, principal and senior management of Sabhal

MSP calls for sensible water usage in Highlands during heatwave

MSP calls for sensible water usage in Highlands during

Have your say on redesign project

NHS Highlands is hosting an event on August 9 to update

Mull pupils’ £500 award win

Primary school pupils on Mull have received £500 after

Isles MP questions Prime Minister

Western Isles MP Angus Brendan MacNeil questioned Prime

Record-breaking Glengarry Games

A big crowd of spectators was treated to a record-breaking

Delight as birds flock back to ‘mink-free’ Hebrides

Terns, waders, divers and ducks are ‘ffocking back’

On prowl for volunteers

Cats’ welfare charity Cats Protection is hoping to

First bike revival event gets cyclists on road

Lochaber Environmental Group recently held its first

Wall repair work starts at Kinlochleven Campus

Remedial work is being carried out at Kinlochleven

Money matters and so do your choices

A little bit of time, thought and action right now, no matter how young or old you are can make all the difierence, so choose wisely and consult financial advisers

Never too young to learn

Forget the piggybank your children need jam jars

WELCOME TO OBAN

The capital of the West Highlands; the shopping, eating

Marine platform on Loch Etive is Canada-bound

A Taynuilt-based aquaculture company has played its

Harris firms push products in Japan

Two Harris brands showcased their wares in Japan last

Wild thyme Spirits begins production on island of Colonsay

Send us your business news by emailing: editor@obantimes.co.uk

Lona Community asks for £500,000

The Iona Community is inviting people around the world

Ferry is home to new family

No other creatures show such variety in their choice

DOWN MEMORY LANE

We delve into The Oban Times archives to bring you faces and places from yesteryears

LETTERS

Write to us: send your letters to editor@obantimes.co.uk

Beachd Ailein

Thar nam bliadhnaichean bidh sibhse, mar a dh’èirich

Appin youngsters win big pedal challenge

Pedal power has won pupils and staff from Strath of

Dancers step out in style and win silverware in Ireland

Two highland dancers from Appin have returned from

Family open day at Lerags celebrates Year of Young People

Family open day at Lerags celebrates Year of Young

Donation helps pupils make new friends for secondary school

Donation helps pupils make new friends for secondary

At random

Anything which enhances the profile of our beautiful

Little Learners say farewell

StaThand pupils of Little Learners Nursery in Inverlochy

Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry Community Council

Organisations in Ardgour are working together to get

Retro Roamer

• The Scottish Six Days Trial has not long gone and

Hub nets thank you from fish farm footballers

Taynuilt sports hub has netted an unusual thank you

Glen Beasdale gets special protection

Two nature conservation sites which are habitats for

Video shows mental health benefits of nature in Argyll

Send us your outdoor news by emailing: editor@obantimes.co.uk

This week’s walks

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

Ferry stories boost RNLI

Ferry stories penned by a group of Argyll College pals

Brazilian beats and Mull ceilidh culture

Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT) is collaborating with

Tiree ready to rock

Tiree is bracing itself for this year’s invasion of

Glasgow Letter

A song trail following the story of Gaelic in Glasgow

Taynuilt students to compete in Hong Kong

Four second-year students from Taynuilt’s Ballet West

LA acoustic pop trio head to Luing

Music lovers on the Isle of Luing are in for a treat

Oban audience treated to brilliant music

The audience in Oban Parish Church was treated to an

Uists prepare to celebrate islands’ bounty

The bounty of the foreshore to the people of Uist has

Fear is the key for Faclan book fest

Fear – from unease and foreboding to outright terror

South Uist’s Chloe releases debut album

Chloe Steele, from South Uist, is to release a five-track

Time running out to enter Royal National Mòd 2018

Time is running out for competitors to register their

Summer dining in Oban: Loch Melfort Hotel

For the best of West Coast produce, fresh and wonderful

Research shows issues for rural young people

Nearly 40 per cent of young people living rurally plan

AUTO TRADER RESPONSE TO ROAD TO ZERO STRATEGY

Comment from Ian Plummer, Director, Auto Trader:

Free service in Argyll and Bute for people with sight loss

Free service in Argyll and Bute for people with sight

THOUGHT for the week

My guess is that if you go to church this Sunday you

Dust flies in a cracking Argyll Rally in the hills

The recent Dunoon Presents Rally saw the Scottish Rally

Feathers fly at Oban doubles tournament

The first Oban Development Doubles tournament was held

Results from Glencruitten

Leading scores for the handicap/senior championship

Another successful West Highland Tennis Week

The West Highland Tennis Championship took place in

Junior athletics at Argyll’s Highland Games circuit

The Highland Games season is under way in Argyll with

Dalmally Gents Open

Glorious weather and a course in perfect condition

Secondary school winners

Below are the winners and runners-up at the West Highland

Results from Fort William Golf Club

A 12-hole Stableford competition was played at Fort

Feathers fly at Oban doubles tournament

The first Oban Development Doubles tournament was held

Mallaig ‘grind out’ victory in cup quarter final

Mallaig FC sealed their place in the Ross Cup semi-finals

Alistair Young pairs

Winners of the recent Alistair Young Balloted Pairs

Mike McFall triples

Thirty bowlers took part in the Mike McFall Funeral

Ins and outs at Fort William FC

Going on behind the scenes at the moment to take the

West Highland Tennis Week

The West Highland Tennis Championship took place in

Tangerine Terrors triumph in Oban

Oban Saints got their preparations for the 2018 /19

Flurry of transfers as Foggo signs for Clach

Clachnaccudin have announced the signing of Fort William

Lochaber club lotteries

This week’s Fort William Golf Club lotto numbers were

Welfare League results

The newly-formed Lochaber Summer Welfare League kicked

Kilmallie shock Kyles in the Camanachd Cup

Kilmallie join Kingussie, Lovat and either Kinlochshiel

Camanachd Cup semi-final draw

The draw for the semi-finals of the 2018 Tulloch Homes

Dundee United win D & K Cup tournament

Oban Saints got their preparations for the 2018 /19

MacIntyre makes the cut in Prague

Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre finished in joint 21st

Renewable firm ditches Glen Dessary hydro plans

The renewable energy company behind controversial plans