Category: Oban
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Flood cost Oban millions
Damage to Oban firms caused by the October flood will cost millions, the town’s business network estimates, as it urges others to get in touch with their losses, and asks the council questions about Oban’s flood defences
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Severe weather to cause West Highlands rail disruption
ScotRail services on the West Highland Line and the Kyle of Lochalsh-Inverness line will face a delayed start on Thursday.
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Lewis mother-daughter duo star in BBC ALBA Christmas special
Actor Laura Cameron Lewis and her real-life daughter, Iseabail, who both live in the Isle of Lewis, star in a stunning new short drama airing as part of BBC ALBA’s Christmas Day schedule. Cur is Dlùth – Cloe, Warp and Weft (airing on December 25 at 6pm) tells the story of a young girl’s yearning…
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Oban’s RNLI lifeboat praised on BBC’s Today programme
Reverend canon Dr. Jennifer Smith described the new Oban RNLI lifeboat’s arrival on the Thought for the Day segment of the Today programme.
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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year
Politicians, community leaders, emergency services and local church leaders send their Christmas messages
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Rescue bid to keep Rockfield dream alive
Oban’s Rockfield Centre is calling for volunteers and “debt forgiveness” with creditors to “save the dream”, amid a “serious and severe financial challenge” caused by the economic downturn and a lack of funding
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Man in serious condition after A83 crash
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a lorry and a van collided on the A83 at around 9.50am on Monday December 18.
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Roadworks get underway on Rest diversion route
Roadworks to realign the southern end of a temporary diversion route on the A83 will start at the Rest and Be Thankful this week.
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Argyll police officer recognised for outstanding bravery
A police offer has been recognised for her bravery after saving two members of the public during a severe weather event in Argyll.