Category: Oban
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Naughty elves get up to tricks
Pranksters Pixie, Elvin and Trixie are part of the Strang family, keeping everyone on their toes in the run up to Christmas. Just what will those naughty elves get up to next?
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Goodwill to all otters
Outdoors columnist Daniel Brooks is a wildlife guide, adventure seeker, conservation campaigner, forager, bushcrafter, rewilder and dad. Here he shares wise words about encounters with otters and their cubs.
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Organisations Christmas Messages
Oban RNLI At the end of a busy year which has culminated in the arrival of our new lifeboat, the seagoing and shore crews would like to thank the many people who continue to support the Oban lifeboat in so many ways. Thank you to those who donate so generously to us and buy our…
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Community council Christmas messages
Oban Community Council: Convenor Frank Roberts writes: The year end approaches, and so also does that of my first year as convenor of Oban Community Council. It has become clear to me that community council meetings tend to be a conduit for people’s concerns, many of which might be avoided by greater community involvement at…
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Church Christmas messages
Bishop of Argyll and the Isles, Bishop Brian McGee I have only been to the Holy Land once – about 25 years ago – and had the privilege of staying in Bethlehem for a few nights. Seeing and praying in the Church of the Nativity, built over the stable where Jesus was born, was a…
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At Random with Martin Laing – 21.12.23
Spreading positivity I find myself unfeasibly festive – well, it is almost Christmas – in no small part because of the actions of some Oban folk whom I hold in high esteem. I was chuffed to see the excellent spread detailing Bob MacIntyre’s return to Oban, which involved a full-on schedule of visits to schools…
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High School youngsters dances the night away at Senior Jingles
Pupils had a ball on Friday night, dancing to live band Rhuvaal then an electronic set from DJ Sam Coates.
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State of the Highlands: Reality versus imagination
Seil author James Fenton says his new publication is the only book giving an overview of landscape change in the Highlands since the Battle of Culloden
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Runrig legend set for Skipinnish 25th Anniversary concerts
Former Runrig guitarist Malcolm Jones has been announced as the first guest artist at Skipinnish’s gigs at the Bught Park in Inverness on July 6 and Edinburgh Castle on July 12. More guest acts will be announced in due course.
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Friends step into the spotlight for BBC festive special
Hosted by Jackie Bird Scotland’s people celebrates amazing individuals who have gone that extra mile to selflessly help others within their communities.