Mental health support needs in Oban ‘a worry’

Phenomenal numbers of people seeking a safe space to

Traditional storyteller is all heart

Traditional storyteller Jess Smith will be at Oban’s

Welcome to the world baby Robyn

Celebrations have spanned more than 11,000 miles to

Liberty plant remains on track despite Nissan move

Liberty’s flagship alloy wheels factory planned for

Curtain finally falls on Fort’s former cinema

Moidart businessman Angus MacDonald was all smiles

Plans for 44 new Oban homes resubmitted

An amended planning application to build 44 homes in

Anti-pylon campaigners rally in Dalmally

The No More Pylons in Dalmally campaign has a community

POLICE FILES

About 11.30am on Tuesday January 29, at Inverinan near

Disability access in the spotlight at free Oban event

A free one-day event has been arranged to improve disability

Drink driver banned for four years

An Oban woman had nearly seven times the legal amount

Raise a glass for pipe band

Oban Pipe Band is preparing for the 2019 competition

Health concerns raised over pigeon droppings

Pigeon droppings on the steps of one of Oban’s most

Session attracts steady flow of flood queries

More than 30 people attended a drop-in session in Oban

Roofer fined and tagged for random attack in Oban

A man lost consciousness after being punched in a ‘totally

Community hub hope for Ardchattan Kirk

Ardchattan Kirk has shut after 182 years of worship

Tobermory RNLI mourns former coxswain Phil

Tobermory RNLI’s longest serving coxswain has died

New hotel opening depends on weather

Oban’s Premier Inn is on track to open at the end of

Crafters’ shop becomes heart of Argyll

Traditional storyteller Jess Smith will be at Oban’s

High flying parking plan

Land at Oban Airport could be turned into a car park

Support can make all the difference

I’ve spoken before about how lucky we are in Oban to

Talking rubbish leads to call for emergency litter summit

Talking rubbish leads to call for emergency litter

Man assaulted police oficer

Joseph MacIntyre, 38, of 15 Aray Gardens, Oban, was

Gritter driver taken to hospital

A gritter driver was taken to hospital in the early

Extra £1.6 million for Argyll and Bute Council budget

Argyll and Bute Council is to receive at least £1.6

Oban Pride team set for launch party

An LGBTQ+ Pride event will be held in Oban for the

Showcase website launched

A new website to promote living and working in Argyll

Early Mod entry appeal

This year’s Oban Provincial Mod is on the horizon and

Volunteers help tidy castle grounds

Conditions might have been freezing, but that didn’t

Up, up and away for first-time flyers

Oban couple Kay and Jim Harrison, 76 and 78, have boarded

Young people asked for letters of aspiration

Young people in Argyll and Bute are being asked to

Oban legion branch closed

The Oban branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland

Call for common sense over island’s icy roads

Islay pupils are arriving at school scared because

View bingo night raises £350

There was a full house for the first monthly charity

Man apologises for ‘inexcusable’ behaviour

A 27-year-old man from Inveraray apologised when he

MacPhail

It seems to be a commonly quoted statistic that moving

Cleaning costs at hospital one of lowest in region

NHS figures have revealed that Lorn and Islands Hospital

Votes decide community share of well-being cash

Seven community groups have been vying for a share

Nominate your local hero

A national charity is looking for nominations for a

Highland students completing courses beat national average

Highland students completing courses beat national

Cosy up for Benderloch’s cultural offerings

Anyone who cares about the planet is invited to a film

59 jobs go as TalkTalk closes Stornoway site

TalkTalk is to close its site in Stornoway, making

Getting a grip of health and care funding crisis

Frustration was evident at the latest meeting of the

CalMac fund aimed at helping west coast youngsters

Ferry operator CalMac is launching a new community

Students have their say on Brexit

Students took their thoughts on Brexit to the Scottish

Reduction in ‘last resort’ seal culls

Scottish Sea Farms has seen a reduction in the number

Cash boost for Scottish Women’s Aid helpline

Equalities minister Christina Mckelvie has confirmed

Out with the old to make way for new Fort cinema

Demolition work on the derelict cinema in Fort William

Salmon farmer reports drop in ‘last resort’ seal culls

Latest figures show that Scottish Sea Farms has seen

Council welcomes fine for Fort landlord

Highland Council off cials have welcomed the £1,800

Trial ends after procurator fiscal drops case against Fort man

Trial ends after procurator fiscal drops case against

Fassifern woman guilty of racially abusive behaviour

A Fassifern woman was found guilty of behaving in a

Woman dies following Kyle collision

Police Scotland has confirmed a woman has died following

Hunt under way to find alternative waste site

A senior Lochaber councillor believes there are better

Police appeal after Corpach break-in

Police in Lochaber are appealing for information following

Contractor appointed for work at Invergarry Primary School

Contractor appointed for work at Invergarry Primary

Torlundy’s Noel wins mountain festival award

Former high school teacher, author of respected mountain

Lochyside mechanic fined in row over dog

An argument over a Rottweiler dog saw a Lochyside man

MP claims Scotland will pay Brexit price

Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP Ian Blackford has claimed

Union plea over Fort call centre

TSSA call on government in Abellio job cuts

MSP meets with new NHS Highland boss

A replacement for the Belford Hospital in Fort William

Texas rescue centre helps with airlift of Lochaber pensioner

Texas rescue centre helps with airlift of Lochaber

St Bride’s youngsters celebrate the Bard

A well-attended Burns Supper was held in St Bride’s

VIEW FROM THE CHAMBER

You might have noticed that the possible introduction

Unsung Highland forestry heroes to be recognised

The men of the British Honduran Forestry Unit (BHFU)

WHAT’S ON in Lochaber

■ Representatives of Lochaber Sensory Care for Sight

Nevis Range fully opens for business

After a long-awaited start, Nevis Range Mountain Experience

MacPhail

It seems to be a commonly quoted statistic that moving

Great War exhibition: Arisaig remembers

Arisaig may have been a remote rural Highland community

Regional mòd organisers urge competitors to get entries in early

Regional mòd organisers urge competitors to get entries

Kinlochleven High School achieves green accolade

Kinlochleven High School has been awarded the prestigious

Tourist tax would be bad for islands

As I write this on a wet, misty day we have moved on

Island schools in Lego battle

Pupils from schools across the Outer Hebrides gathered

Highland students completing courses beats national average

Highland students completing courses beats national

TalkTalk to axe island jobs

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has called on the Scottish

Police crackdown on road safety

Police in the Western Isles have acted on community

STATUE OF ST VALENTINE IN THE ITALIAN CITY OF TERNI

St Valentine is celebrated by lovers the world over

Safe and secure – at home and on line

When it comes to security, is complacency the biggest crime?

Fort William Mountain Festival

Fort William’s annual Mountain Festival opens with

IN BRIEF

Outer Hebrides businesses will have the opportunity

Innovation and heritage celebrated at Port Ellen

The iconic Port Ellen distillery on Islay will be revived

Christopher Trotter to star in charity fundraiser

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

Dawnfresh to expand operations

The UK’s largest producer of farmed trout has unveiled

Adored and accused; a duchess falls from grace

How did the star debutante of 1930, a Morvern lines

Lochaber’s railway of death

Building railways, especially in remote places, has

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 or The Editor, PO Box 1, Oban, Argyll PA34 4HB

YOUR PICTURES

We know our readers love to take photo graphs so we

Beachd Ailein

Rinn mi beagan gàirdeachais nuair a leugh mi gun deach

LETTERS

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DISTRICT NEWS

Controlled explosions are being carried out in Dunbeg

Shop owners hand over keys to Killin and Ardeonaig Trust

Shop owners hand over keys to Killin and Ardeonaig

Cash boost for North Uist centre

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

Lochaline ferry terminal upgrade work in spotlight at public drop-in session

Lochaline ferry terminal upgrade work in spotlight

DISTRICT NEWS

Fort William Community Council (FWCC) held a meeting

Arisaig to host Bill’s Shed event

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

Retro Roamer

■ If you want to get ahead – get a spare hat. That

Japanese knotweed guidance

National trade body PCA is offering householders access

Tiree seal pup proves handful

I have quite an active job, but I’ve never been a big

Great places to visit for World Wetlands Day

Send us your outdoor news by emailing editor@obantimes.co.uk or call 01631 568000

This week’s walks

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

Welcome to Driving Force

Buying a car can be the second biggest investment you

Volvo XC90 acclaimed as Bri tain’s Best Used Luxury SUV

Volvo XC90 acclaimed as Bri tain’s Best Used Luxury

New Sprinter crowned Large Van of the Year at Great Bri tish Fleet Awards

New Sprinter crowned Large Van of the Year at Great

The Future is Hybr id and Helensburgh Toyota are the exper ts

The Future is Hybr id and Helensburgh Toyota are the

Peugeot 5008 SUV wins ‘Large SUV of the Year ‘ at the What Car? Car of the Year Awards for second year running

Peugeot 5008 SUV wins ‘Large SUV of the Year ‘ at the

Sell-outs demand extra screenings at the Phoenix

LEISURE & YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN ARGYLL AND

Mairi’s Auld Lang Syne will put a spell on you

Mairi Campbell’s Auld Lang Syne was compelling, mesmeric

Registration opens for XpoNorth 2019

Argyll-based musicians and film-makers are being invited

BID4Oban joins search for Oban Live Fringe partners

BID4Oban and Oban Live are inviting Oban businesses

Haste ye back to festival’s return

It’s been another big Celtic Connections, writes Campbell

Inveraray Burns Club toasts the Bard

Inveraray Burns Club held its 13th annual Burns Supper

Scott Band Trio lined up for Inveraray visit

The Inveraray and District Accordion and Fiddle Club

Heartfelt tribute to the life blood of Scotland

A new film documentary, Scotch The Golden Dram, celebrating

Glasgow Letter

Celtic Connections is now finished for another year.

October Song, reviewed by Eric MacIntyre

In a manner reminiscent of Richard Hannay in John Buchan’s

Farm income figures fall by £57m

Total income from farming is estimated to have fallen by £57 million in 2018, after increasing in 2017

The Highlanders are coming

Oban welcomes the 128th spring show of the Highland Cattle Society which has the largest number of entries in years

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FERGUSON - Peacefully at the Lorn and Islands Hospital

Absolutely souper

THE Church of Scotland has raised more than £500,000

THOUGHT for the week

We read in Acts 17:28: ‘In Him we live and move and

New fixture list announced

The sponsor’s name may have changed as Marine Harvest

SPOT THE SHINTY BALL

We have removed the shinty ball from the photograph

Weather is the winner

Last Sunday’s busy day of youth and mini rugby hosted

Results and fixtures

This Sunday’s results: Under 13s v Milton Rovers; Thistle

Fly me to Dunoon!

Oban Saints travel to the Cowal Peninsula on Saturday

Home tie for Saints in West of Scotland Cup

Saints have been drawn at home to SAFL Premier Division

Lorne looking for promotion place

Oban Lorne’s 1st XV are looking ahead to the tail end

Oban High helps launch Warriors Championship

The second edition of the SP Energy Networks Warriors

The Princess and the president

Scottish Rugby president Dee Bradbury stands shoulder

Capital success for squash quartet

Four members of Oban Squash Club travelled to the capital

Playing with Fleetwood has made Bob realise the level he is now at

Playing with Fleetwood has made Bob realise the level

Funeral donation for Kilmallie Shinty Club

Kilmallie Shinty Club says it is deeply grateful for

Lochaber club lotteries

Ballachulish Shinty Club -The numbers for this week

SLT doesn’t let snow and ice halt training

A snow and ice covered pitch may have caused the cancellation

Winter weather forces Fort FC to call off game

The weekend’s home football fixture between Fort William

Ardnamurchan Shinty Club mark exciting 2018

Ardnamurchan Ladies’ Shinty Club marked an exciting

Fort golf club hands out trophies

Fort William Golf Club held its annual prize giving

Runners brave ice and wind in winter league races

Sunday’s Lochaber Athletics Club Winter League race

Glencoe rugby siblings on international duty

It was a big weekend for the rugby daft Nelson family

Lochaber ten pin bowling leagues

After week 12 of the Lochaber Building Supplies ten

Entries open for mountain running festival

Entries are now open for the UK’s biggest mountain