Joe Toal Sixes – rescheduled date

Patient sent home because hospital ran out of paper

A MEDICAL procedure on a patient who was prepped and

Oban’s Dee makes worldwide sporting history

OBAN Lorne RFC president Dee Bradbury made history at Murrayfield

Vote to fight hate crimes defeated

A PLAN to ‘set an example by condemning hate crimes’

CalMac completes ferries contract

FERRY operator CalMac confirmed it signed the formal contracts with

Earth moves for islanders on Mull

A SMALL earthquake hit the Isle of Mull last Friday

No cash aid to save training charity

ARGYLL and Bute councillors have been accused of ‘paying lip-service’

Community rallies to help after death in A82 tragedy

COMMUNITY spirit and a big helping of generosity brought Fort

Man faces trial over house fire

A MAN charged with attempting to burn down a house

Sun shines on Glenfinnan games

VISITORS to the 2016 Glenfinnan Gathering were wished a ‘memorable

New service for building standards

PEOPLE submitting building standards applications to the Highland Council will

CalMac announces new routes

NEW ROUTES and amendments to timetables have been announced by

Views sought on fishing with electricity

A CONSULTATION on proposals to amend legislation so that specified

Joiner assaulted man at school

A TIREE joiner has been fined £500 for assaulting a

Gamekeepers fire salvo over vital jobs

GAMEKEEPERS believe shoot ing jobs have never been more valuable

Hats off to volunteers at Tobermory Lifeboat Day

AFTER a week of wet and windy weather, the rain

Motorist is banned for dangerous overtaking

A MAN has been banned from driving for a year

Good progress on broadband roll-out but challenges remain

ROLL-OUT of broadband in Scotland is slightly ahead of target

Lewis broadband tests promising

THE REMOTE community of North Tolsta on the Isle of

Launch of online health project

A GROUND-BREAKING ‘co-design’ project helping people across Scotland develop their

Link group calls for council’s help

A GROUP demanding that a feasibility study is undertaken for

16 ‘vital’ jobs workers are issued with formal redundancy notices

ARGYLL and Bute councillors have unanimously backed a call asking

Missing Mull bull returns to farm …but where he went remains a mystery

A BULL that went missing for more than three weeks

Bagpipes are welcomed home to Kintyre

A PIPING legend carried out a Campbeltown man’s dying wish

Ceilidh closes summer season

THE final ceilidh of the summer season at Taynuilt saw

Chairman selected

AS IT enters its final year in the runup to

Communities will be given say in how funds are spent

THE decision on how surplus money from CHORD regeneration budgets

Oban man faces jail for assault

A 24-YEAR-OLD Oban man is facing jail for an assault

Driver is caught on camera

A MAN has been fined £200 and given six penalty

Ex-NHS head dies in crash

THE FORMER chairwoman of NHS Highland has died in a

End of the road for Gallivanting Quines

THE Gallivanting Quines have completed their 10,000-mile Mongol Rally within

Men stole whisky from Tesco and Tyndrum worth thousands of pounds

TWO Lothian men have been sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment

Sentence deferred over woman’s ‘violent behaviour’

AN OBAN woman could face a custodial sentence if she

Duo damaged cars in drunken fight

TWO men have been handed compensation orders worth £1,266 for

Residents slam developments

RESIDENTS and neighbours in the Glenshellach area of Oban say

New athletics event is off and running

OBAN’S first free weekly 5km Parkrun started on Saturday morning,

Lewis, eight, rides 40 miles to help sick kids

LOOK out for Lewis and Kevin MacCuish on their bikes

Dream comes a step closer

A PUBLIC consultation saw the dreams of a community centre

Drunk pensioner is banned

A 67-YEAR-OLD Kilmore man found to be three times over

£500,000 to keep roads open

AN EXTRA £500,000 has been made available for winter maintenance

Islay centre correction

IN LAST week’s Oban Times, it was reported that community

Community rallies to help after death in A82 tragedy

COMMUNITY spirit and a big helping of generosity brought Fort

Man faces trial over house fire

A MAN charged with attempting to burn down a house

Sun shines on Glenfinnan games

VISITORS to the 2016 Glenfinnan Gathering were wished a ‘memorable

New service for building standards

PEOPLE submitting building standards applications to the Highland Council will

I do, I do, I do, I do

NOT EVEN the bad weather could dampen Anne Lamont’s spirits

Butterflies make touching tribute to lost babies

BUTTERFLIES were released in Lochaber in memory of babies that

Series of lectures celebrates history

CELEBRATE local history by attending a series of informative talks

New bid to save swimming pool

A CRUCIAL meeting to discuss funding to help save a

Action is urged to improve rural broadband connections

A CALL has been made for action to improve broadband

£8,000 cheat is fined just £100

A MAN who falsely claimed more than £8,000 in benefits

Resurfacing work planned for A82

RESURFACING work began on a stretch on the A82 on

Private road plan lodged at council

PLANS for a new private road for forest operations in

Council discusses congestion issue

WORSENING congestion on the A82 through Fort William has been

Police appeal for help after theft

POLICE in Fort William are appealing for information after a

High drama for holiday club

KILMALLIE and Ardnamurchan Free Church ran their 12th annual holiday

John makes the news as town shop prepares to close doors

AFTER 37 years in the business, Fort William news agent

Visiting hours extended across isles

NHS Western Isles recently announced new extended opening hours across

Junior gardeners show their skills

THE LOCHABER Rural Education Trust (LRET) is holding its seventh

Date set for local housing meeting

FIND out more about housing in Lochaber by attending an

Preparing to greet first cruise liner

FORT William Town Team is set to help welcome the

I do, I do, I do, I do

NOT EVEN the bad weather could dampen Anne Lamont’s spirits

Butterflies make touching tribute to lost babies

BUTTERFLIES were released in Lochaber in memory of babies that

Series of lectures celebrates history

CELEBRATE local history by attending a series of informative talks

New bid to save swimming pool

A CRUCIAL meeting to discuss funding to help save a

Action is urged to improve rural broadband connections

A CALL has been made for action to improve broadband

£8,000 cheat is fined just £100

A MAN who falsely claimed more than £8,000 in benefits

Resurfacing work planned for A82

RESURFACING work began on a stretch on the A82 on

Private road plan lodged at council

PLANS for a new private road for forest operations in

Council discusses congestion issue

WORSENING congestion on the A82 through Fort William has been

Police appeal for help after theft

POLICE in Fort William are appealing for information after a

High drama for holiday club

KILMALLIE and Ardnamurchan Free Church ran their 12th annual holiday

John makes the news as town shop prepares to close doors

AFTER 37 years in the business, Fort William news agent

Visiting hours extended across isles

NHS Western Isles recently announced new extended opening hours across

Junior gardeners show their skills

THE LOCHABER Rural Education Trust (LRET) is holding its seventh

Date set for local housing meeting

FIND out more about housing in Lochaber by attending an

Preparing to greet first cruise liner

FORT William Town Team is set to help welcome the

Patient sent home because hospital ran out of paper

A MEDICAL procedure on a patient who was prepped and

CalMac completes ferries contract

FERRY operator CalMac confirmed it signed the formal contracts with

Earth moves for islanders on Mull

A SMALL earthquake hit the Isle of Mull last Friday

No cash aid to save training charity

ARGYLL and Bute councillors have been accused of ‘paying lip-service’

16 ‘vital’ jobs workers are issued with formal redundancy notices

ARGYLL and Bute councillors have unanimously backed a call asking

Missing Mull bull returns to farm …but where he went remains a mystery

A BULL that went missing for more than three weeks

Bagpipes are welcomed home to Kintyre

A PIPING legend carried out a Campbeltown man’s dying wish

Communities will be given say in how funds are spent

THE decision on how surplus money from CHORD regeneration budgets

Oban man faces jail for assault

A 24-YEAR-OLD Oban man is facing jail for an assault

Ceilidh closes summer season

THE final ceilidh of the summer season at Taynuilt saw

Chairman selected

AS IT enters its final year in the run-up to

Residents slam developments

RESIDENTS and neighbours in the Glenshellach area of Oban say

New athletics event is off and running

OBAN’S first free weekly 5km Parkrun started on Saturday morning,

Lewis, eight, rides 40 miles to help sick kids

LOOK out for Lewis and Kevin MacCuish on their bikes

Dream comes a step closer

A PUBLIC consultation saw the dreams of a community centre

Drunk pensioner is banned

A 67-YEAR-OLD Kilmore man found to be three times over

£500,000 to keep roads open

AN EXTRA £500,000 has been made available for winter maintenance

Islay centre correction

IN LAST week’s Oban Times, it was reported that community

Oban

TAYNUILT pupil Megan Day has been crowned the Rotary Club

Mallaig

EARLY bird tickets are now available for this year’s Mallaig

North Uist

THE FIRST phase of the new North Uist school, Sgoil

Coll

COLL Comunity Centre, AN CRIDHE, is hosting a coffee morning

Skye set to display new maritime artwork on loan from London

ATLAS Arts, which is based on Skye, has joined up

Inn aims to boost green credentials

A SOUND of Arisaig business has been shortlisted in the

Lodge cash is music to Oban pipe bands’ ears

OBAN Pipe Band and High School Pipe Band received a

Floating palaces in Oban Bay

THIS summer many wonderful yachts have been seen passing through

West Coast shines at Food Awards Scotland

THE best in Scotland’s food industry have been recognised. Last

Energy effcient windows

All properties lose heat through their windows. But energy-efficient glazing

Ground source heat pumps

Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) use pipes which are buried

Seeking impartial advice about installing a renewables system? Speak to Home Energy Scotland

The Scottish weather may be mixed, as this summer has

Hydro Power

Hydro technology uses running water to generate electricity, whether it’s

Solar panels

Solar panel electricity systems, also known as solar photovoltaics (PV),

Up to £15,000 interest-free loans* to help improve your home

There are lots of ways you can make your home

LETTERS

L ast week more than half of council members in

Days gone by – Transporting you back to Oban in 1959

This week’s flashback photo was submitted by Iain Turner of

No need for an Indian summer in Glasgow

THAT great Irish band, the Saw Doctors, who are touring

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Argyll and Bute Council Education Service is now the only

Beachd Ailein

BIDH SINN UILE aig amannan a’ cuimhneachadh air ais le

Blooming wonderful at Oban Horticultural Show

OBAN Horticultural Show was another blooming success with entrants from

Dozens of pipers blow into Lochaber Gathering

THE PIPING elite travelled to Lochaber last weekend with their

Summer event is a sensational success for kids

MOVING into high school is big step for youngsters, bringing

Highland Olympics – with better music!

SOUND has a compelling effect in evoking memory and nostalgic

Ferries provide such vital links to remote and island communities

In this series, The Oban Times’ resident Bodach (Gaelic: old

Oban family marks poignant anniversary with wreath ceremony

JULY marked a poignant centenary for the Pagan family of

Sun stars at great Glenfinnan gathering

SUN-KISSED spectators enjoyed the Glenfinnan Gathering last weekend, marking the

Results from the Glenfinnan Highland Gathering, held on Saturday August 20

Open Adult - Piobaireachd – 1 William MacCallum; 2 Darach

Hundreds flock to the Killin show

KILLIN Agricultural Show attracted a good crowd of 800 visitors

Home wins and sunshine help make Appin Show 2016 one to remember

WITH a large number of visitors, a packed afternoon programme

Uncharted Territory

The impact on all aspects of the property market following the EU referendum have been wide ranging, and navigating the complex issues can be a challenge

Lochaber Show

For a fun day out for all the family this

Surveyors predict rise in Scottish house prices

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said demand for

HARRISON

- Ewen and Livvy are delighted to announce the arrival

GEMMELL - MILTON

- Mr and Mrs William Gemmell are pleased to announce

HRABALKOVA - McCUISH

- On Saturday August 13, 2016 in the Czech Republic,

HENDERSON - CARTER

- At St Conan’s Kirk, Lochawe, on August 27, 1966

CALLANDER

- Nigel to Janet on September 1, 1956 at Kilmorich

BLAIR

- Kate MacKinnon, née Kennedy. Peacefully at the Royal Alexandra

DRUMMOND

-Peacefully at home, on August 20, 2016, in his 70th

FORREST

- Sheila. Peacefully, at Abbeyfield Nursing Home, Ballachulish on August

MACINNES

Peacefully at Uist and Barra Hospital, on August 13, 2016,

OWEN

- Peacefully at Abbeyfield Care Home, Ballachulish on Thursday August

WALKER

- Peacefully at Forth Valley Royal Hospital on August 21,

CAMPBELL

- Flora Jane. Fond memories of Auntie Jean who passed

CARMICHAEL

- In loving memory of our dear mother, mother-in-law and

HAY

In memory of our dear and much loved husband and

HAY

- Treasured memories of Billy, a dearly loved son, brother

MACDONALD

- Treasured memories of Alister, a devoted husband and father,

MACLEAN

- Bibs. A smile we shall always remember A voice

MACLELLAN

- In loving memory of my dear husband, Donald (Donnie),

MACLEOD

- Treasured memories of our dear dad, grampa and great-grampa

MACPHERSON

- In loving memory of our dear mother Carrie who

MACPHERSON

- Precious memories of our dear father Ewen who passed

MACPHERSON

- Peggy. In loving memory of a dear mum and

MACPHERSON

- Fond memories of my dear friend Peggy who passed

McGRATH

- Precious memories of our dear mum and shen, Margaret,

McPHERSON

- In loving memory of my dear mum Peggy,4 who

McPHERSON

- In loving memory of my dear wife Peggy, who

OWEN

- In memory of our dear dad and grandpa who

SIMPSON

- Remembering my dad Ian who died so suddenly on

SINCLAIR

- Alasdair. Remembering a dear brother and uncle Alasdair, who

STEWART

- In loving memory of my dear son Cameron (Rusty),

STEWART

- In loving memory of a dear brother and brother-in-law

Obituary - Duncan Currie MacIntyre

DUNCAN Currie MacIntyre was born on the July 14, 1943

Saints snatch a draw from the jaws of victory

‘It was a point away from home but it felt like a defeat’

MARTIAL ARTS WITH IAIN RODGER

OBAN BJJ classes continue as normal with four boys entering

Glencruitten

MARTIN Rae won the Terry Ng Trophy at Glencruitten on

Tobermory

MEN’S Section: Highland Games Cup – 1 Calum MacLean 41

Islay

LAGAVULIN Quaich played Sunday August 21 – 1 I Shaw

Medals for young Argyll athletes

YOUNG athletes from Argyll excelled at the Scottish age group

Red-and-blacks to face Newtonmore in Camanachd Cup final

Oban Camanachd are through to the 2016 Camanachd Cup final

Magic McPhee scores maiden GP victory in Czech Republic

CONNEL’S John McPhee produced an outstanding wet weather display to

News from Oban Bowling Club

SMALL in number but high in quality, this week’s Sunday

Oban Lorne get the new season up and running

OBAN Lorne have a tough start to the season as

Arrows fly during Western Meeting at Ardmaddy Castle

FITTINGLY, the 10th anniversary shoot of the Ardmaddy Castle Western

Saints defender in Scotland trial match before game against the Auld Enemy

OBAN Saints defender Scott Maitland has been included by Scotland

Scottish AFL results and fixtures

LAST Saturday’s results: Premier Division – Campbeltown Pupils v St

Oban Saints’ youth fixtures

DUMBARTON Riverside v Under 13s; Tass Thistle v Under 14;

Fort lose out to Keith in close encounter at Claggan Park

FORT William went into this game hoping to get their

Lochaber Ladies in cup final action this weekend

The Lochaber Ladies shinty team will take on Skye this

News from Fort William Golf Club

MEN: Royal Bank Cup August 13 and 14 – 1

Donnie MacLean six-a-sides

THE annual under-14 Donnie MacLean sixes are being held on