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Lundavra pupils join Care Lochaber clients for a trip back in time

West Coast Today — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:38:00 GMT

The photograph was one of the many on display from Lochaber Archive Centre.

Pupils re-open nature trail

Kathie Griffiths — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:06:12 GMT

Lochdonhead Primary School on Mull celebrated reviving its nature trail by hosting a community cafe

Lewis Budge's jail term cut on appeal

Court Reporter — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:33:00 GMT

A man who killed a father of two after pushing him into the path of an ambulance had his jail sentence reduced by an appeal court

Lochgilphead firm creates Wrexham merchandise for Hollywood owners

Matthew Young — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney own Wrexham AFC and have tasked the firm with creating club merch.

SPCA rescues pair of baby squirrels found in Oban

Owen Wild — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Scottish SPCA has rescued a pair of baby squirrels which were found freezing in a wet ditch in Oban.

Time to nominate your High Street Heroes

West Coast Today — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Oban won town of the year in 2024.

Police seek help to trace missing Stephen Sneddon, possibly in Oban

Sandy Neil — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:39:53 GMT

Police appeal for help to trace Stephen Sneddon, reported missing from Perth, may have travelled to Oban

Rare 20th century steam engines stop off on the West Coast

Matthew Young — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:17:38 GMT

The three vintage steam engines began on May 14 at the Cuilfail Hotel in Kilmelford, and have travelled to Oban arriving outside The Horseshoe Inn in Kilmichael Glassary on May 18.

Seafood festival to celebrate local emergency services

Matthew Young — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:01:00 GMT

The annual event will see a weekend of seafood, parades, musical and stalls take over the village’s waterfront on July 4 and 5.

Farmer ordered to replant almost 1,500 trees after Ardteatle felling

Owen Wild — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:33 GMT

The Scottish Government has ordered a Dalmally cattle farmer to replant almost 1500 trees after felling over 50 ancient oaks in Ardteatle, Dalmally.

Tarbert pupils win Scotland-wide STEM award

Matthew Young — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:21:17 GMT

The S2 students impressed the judges with an innovative project redesigning Tarbert’s 20-year-old healing garden.

Council forecasts £10M black hole - after a 5% council tax rise

Andrew Galloway — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:20:00 GMT

Council officials are forecasting a budget gap of more than £10 million in Argyll and Bute in the 2027/28 financial year – after a five per cent council tax rise is put in place

Whatsapp founder's mega yacht spotted off Kerrera

Owen Wild — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:47:55 GMT

A mega yacht believed to belong to WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum has been spotted in the Sound of Kerrera today.

Double delight for Accent Players at national drama festival

Hannah O’Hanlon — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:00 GMT

Drama group Accent Players flew the flag for Kintyre at this year’s East Kilbride Rep Fest, picking up two awards at the national drama festival.

Learned Kindred of Currie gather to select first chief

Colin Smeeton — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:56:00 GMT

The global Learned Kindred of Currie family will gather in Glasgow in November this year to elect a chief of the name and arms of Currie.

Working group formed to save Loch Creran's serpulid reefs

Owen Wild — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT

NatureScot, SEPA, SAMS, and local interest groups are pooling their heads together to try and find a way to save Loch Creran’s serpulid reefs.

Scottish Series to hit Tarbert Harbour

Matthew Young — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:04:18 GMT

Sailors, families and tourists are expected to attend the three-day event.

Lifeboat crew wave off Vernon and friends

Kathie Griffiths — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:08:42 GMT

A 94-year-old traction engine got a great send off from Oban on Sunday, raising funds for the RNLI by taking to the road for a 300 mile trip home to the Peak District in England.

Green award for Arran Sense of Scotland

Colin Smeeton — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Sustainable environmental practices at Arran Sense of Scotland’s Arran and Dundonald premises have been recognised by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.

Etive Park short term let plan up for approval despite objections

Sandy Neil — Tue, 19 May 2026 05:53:00 GMT

Plans for a private accommodation unit to become a short-term let are set to be considered by councillors, with approval recommended

Information sought following break in at Caol Londis

West Coast Today — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:06:17 GMT

Police are appealing to anyone with doorbell footage or any information that could lead to the identity of the suspects.

Biker dies following crash on A861 at Kinlochmoidart

Fiona Scott — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:05:06 GMT

Police are urging anyone who may have seen the vehicle prior to the crash or who has any dash cam footage to come forward.

Through the lens: Carradale teen turns photography passion into growing business

Hannah O’Hanlon — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:25:00 GMT

A Carradale teenager who turned to photography during a difficult period in his life is now building a growing following for his striking images of Kintyre – and recently saw his work featured in the Campbeltown Courier.

Strachur housing development firm falls into administration

Matthew Young — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:41:04 GMT

Bay Homes, a Glasgow-based company, gave notice of the administrators control on March 24 this year.

Council counts cost of surging food and fuel bills due to Iran War

Andrew Galloway — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT

Council officers may have to fork out almost an extra £500,000 for food in Argyll and Bute in the event of a cost increase

Top marks for Campbeltown primaries in new school rankings

Hannah O’Hanlon — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Two Campbeltown primary schools are top of the class after being named among the best-performing schools in Argyll and Bute in a new report.

Council backs youth employment grants

Colin Smeeton — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:25:00 GMT

North Ayrshire Council and partners making up the North Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (LEP) are offering grants to businesses that create job opportunities for young people.

Could current collapse due to climate change freeze Europe? SAMS scientists aid study

Sandy Neil — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:12:00 GMT

New oceanographic array to aid AMOC observations

General Assembly's new moderator is announced

Kathie Griffiths — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:01:00 GMT

The Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy is taking a leave of absence from his role as parish minister of Craiglockhart Parish Church, a calling he has held since 2012, to be the Church of Scotland’s moderator of the General Assembly

Praise for care on Barra

Kathie Griffiths — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:31:00 GMT

’Very Good’ assessment for Barra Care at Home Services shows people feel ’well supported’ on the island.