Category: Oban
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Save Our School campaigners ‘greatly encouraged’
Scottish Government’s Education Minister Jenny Gilruth wants to visit Luing herself. The final say on the school’s future would lie with her.
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Allan Campbell – 26.10.23
Mòran taing dha Pàislig agus dha gach neach a chuir fàilte cho blàth oirnn uile aig Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2023, gun teagamh rinn am baile agus Comhairle Roinn Friù deasachadh agus dìcheall airson cuirm air am bi deagh chuimhne! Ged a tha goireasan lìbhrigidh a’ Mhòid air leth cudromach a thaobh ìre na tlachd a…
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New minister for Netherlorn and Colonsay
Netherlorn Church of Scotland, which is linked with Colonay and Oronsay, is getting a new minister after a long wait. Trudi Newton, born and brought up in Orkney, is taking on the role. Before beginning her training for ministry, Trudi worked for various churches in Scotland as a children and families worker. Before that, she…
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Gardening: Time for trees
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Although most jobs in the garden are winter maintenance at the moment, November is a great month for planting trees and shrubs.
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Cinders nurse will go to the ball
The Scottish Health Awards run by NHS Scotland and a national newspaper recognise those that go that extra mile to improve the health and wellbeing of others – Luing’s Fiona Cruickshanks is up for the nurse award
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Turning slate into art
Slate artist Dugie MacInnes, who leads workshops at Chicago Mosaic School and exhibits his work in his native Scotland as well as England, France, Italy, Japan, Greece, Germany, Serbia, Austria, and the USA, was on Luing for two days working with residents and visitors.
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Council hopes MV Corran back on Friday or Saturday
The MV Corran was granted its passenger carrying certificate on Wednesday, and has begun its journey back to the Corran Narrows, with hopes it can resume service on Friday or Saturday.
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CalMac’s wave of passengers rose in 2022
The Fionnphort to Iona ferry carried a whopping 204,623 foot passengers in 2022, seeing an increase of 52.79 per cent on the previous 12 months.
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Videos welcome visitors to Ardgour
Five promotional videos have been produced, showcasing Ardgour’s natural heritage, the range of activities available in the area, its cultural heritage and its hospitality