Category: Opinion
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At Random with Martin Laing – week 44 2023
Marine master class I am in awe of the RNLI, as some of you will know from my previous contemplations here, but my admiration was piqued to a new level by a photograph in last week’s Oban Times. It showed a happy, diverse group of people, six of whom were from the Scottish Association for…
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Seeing Stars: The seven sisters
The nickname ‘seven sisters’ comes from Greek mythology; the Pleiades were the seven daughters of Atlas, a Titan who held up the sky
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Letters to the editor – November 3 2023
Keep hedgehogs in mind on bonfire night As many people gear up for bonfire and firework season, it is vital to remember wildlife at this time of year. A bonfire pile looks like a five star hotel to a hedgehog seeking a safe and cosy winter home to hibernate in. They aren’t to know we…
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Leader, Friday, November 3, 2023
“MACPool is a charity run for the benefit of our community and we need your help.”
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Allan Campbell – 2.11.23
Chì mi an Cuilitheann mar leòmhann gun tioma, Le fheusaig den t-sneachd’ air a phasgadh ma cheann; ‘S a ghruaidhean a’ srùladh le easanan smùideach, Tha tuiteam nan lùban gu ùrlar nan gleann. ’S tric a bhios na briathran iongantach seo aig Niall MacLeòid a tighinn nam inntinn nuair a chì mi buaidh droch aimsir…
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Glasgow Letter – 2.11.23
This month of November is looking like a very good one indeed for anyone in Glasgow who enjoys Gaelic concerts, cèilidhs, or dances.