Category: Oban
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Alcohol played role in Little Minch ship grounding
A report has found that alcohol played a role in an incident that saw a 5,344 tonne cargo ship ran aground near the Isle of Skye.
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Arran Pride shortlisted for Gaydio Pride award
The organisers of Arran Pride have been shortlisted for a Gaydio Pride award in the Grassroots Pride of the Year category.
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NHS Ayrshire and Arran show their support for 16 Days of Action
Staff and management of NHS Ayrshire and Arran have pledged to help raise awareness of gender-based violence as part of the 16 Days of Action campaign.
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APPRECIATION: Dr John Adamson of Kyle
The passing of Dr John Adamson, on November 11 at the age of 87, is indeed a huge and sad loss to Kyle and Lochalsh, the communities which he served as a dedicated and highly respected general practitioner for almost 30 years.
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Vote to name new Little Minch ferries
A public vote to name the two new ferries that will serve the Isle of Harris and North Uist has been launched.
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Tree-mendous festival at St Conan’s
More than 4,000 visitors went along last year to admire the trees of all shapes, sizes and great designs from groups, families, schools and organisations – organisers are hoping for even bigger numbers at the 2023 festival
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Police files – week 48 2023
Possession of a controlled substance At 10.15pm on Saturday November 25, at the Lochawe Hotel, Lochawe, police detained a man, aged 30, under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 for the purpose of a search. This revealed he was in possession of herbal cannabis. The man was charged with the offence and a recorded police…
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Make time to have a say on Oban Bay’s future
Christmas and New Year are well-known to be the busiest times of the year for a lot of people and although not everyone will be dashing about posting cards, wrapping and delivering gifts and partaking in festive jollities – Argyll and Bute Council’s timing of the consultation is not as generous as it could be.
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Boy oh boy! Oban sure is bonny
Introducing Oban to Oban, the Yorkshire tot named after his family’s favourite holiday spot
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Ready for Taynuilt Inn re-build
Argyll and Bute planners gave permission in July this year for the hotel to be brought back to life.