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Highland Council consider Draft Visitor Levy Scheme at Special Meeting

West Coast Today — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Councillors were asked to consider a draft scheme proposal and, if approved, agree to a statutory 12-week public consultation.

Natural biotoxin spike in fourth Lochaber Loch

Owen Wild — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:35:00 GMT

The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Beag in Lochaber.

Oban Pride provides light during dark times for LGBTQ community

Owen Wild — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:27:17 GMT

Oban came together to celebrate its LGBTQ community during a difficult time for many of them.

Inveraray residents bid to improve facilities for young people

Fiona Ross — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:57:00 GMT

Residents in and around Inveraray are determined to refurbish the town’s play park and are aiming to raise tens of thousands of pounds to achieve this goal.

Sensational MacIntyre books place in PGA Tour finale

Matthew Young — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:33:48 GMT

Coming into last week’s BMW Championship, the Scot sat 36th in the season-long FedEx Cup standings and needed a strong performance to break into the top 30.

Last chance to have your say on Oban Skatepark plans

Megan Day — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:24:50 GMT

Locals are being encouraged for the final time to respond to a survey being run by Oban Community Skatepark.

The couple reviving a long lost industry on Ulva

Owen Wild — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:18:52 GMT

Husbands Mark Grady and Brendan Tyreman have brought back a centuries old tradition to the Isle of Ulva, and their efforts have received national recognition after just one year.

Woodland wellbeing day comes to Glenbarr

West Coast Today — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:45:00 GMT

A free wellbeing event celebrating recovery and healing through nature is coming to Glenbarr next week, organised by the charity WithYou.

OLI exam results revealed

Andrew Galloway — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:15:00 GMT

Oban Lorn and the Isles’ three council-run secondary schools have had their success stories for the 2026 exams outlined in a report.

Longest-serving Isle of Mull Motorman to retire

West Coast Today — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:19:14 GMT

CalMac is marking the retirement of what is believed to be not only MV Isle of Mull’s longest-serving Motorman, Dugald "Dugie" MacLachlan.

"Insufficient progress" at Salen Primary School

Andrew Galloway — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT

A follow-up visit has said that there has been limited or insufficient progress in some areas, including improving the standards of learning, teaching and assessment across the school.

Maid of Glencoul makes welcome return

Owen Wild — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:38:20 GMT

The Maid is back on the Corran Narrows.

Lochaber Rotary urges golfers to sign up for annual tournament

Owen Wild — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Lochaber golfers are being urged to get their clubs ready for one of the most established charity golf events in the local calendar.

Historic Auchindrain Museum gets financial lifeline

Matthew Young — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

Surviving the infamous Highland Clearances of the 18th and 19th centuries, the 22-acre site has come under increasing financial pressure to keep its doors open to the public.

Hard work and determination at Lochaber High School pays off

Iain Ferguson — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:47:00 GMT

Lochaber High School celebrates the achievements of a particularly successful group of young people.

HSCP to hold care home consolation as capacity shortfall projected

Matthew Young — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:35:00 GMT

The review follows an assessment conducted by the health body, which highlighted a projected shortfall in residential care capacity as demand is expected to increase over the next 20 years.

Repair work begins at Port Askaig

Matthew Young — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:53:00 GMT

The Jura ferry will operate via the linkspan for the duration of the project, allowing the works to be carried out safely and efficiently.

A full circle moment marks Ganavan parkrun's 10th anniversary

Owen Wild — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

It was a full circle moment for Ganavan Sands parkrun on Saturday August 22 as it celebrated its landmark 10th anniversary.

North Ayrshire councillors visit island businesses

Colin Smeeton — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Members of North Ayrshire Council’s cabinet have visited Arran to familiarise themselves with the island and to learn about the challenges and successes of local organisations.

Marie Curie to host sponsored walk of Oban landmarks

Owen Wild — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Marie Curie is coming to Oban on Saturday September 5, with its ‘Every Step Matters’ fundraising walk.

Oban Lesbian+ Weekend becomes a CIC

Owen Wild — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The move gives Oban Lesbian+ weekend (OLW) a formal legal structure designed specifically for organisations that exist to benefit a community.

OLI residents urged to shape care home futures

Owen Wild — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The consultation, which runs from August 31 until October 11, will look at how accommodation and support for older people could be provided in the years ahead.

Minto visits Cairnbaan as community hub plans progress

Matthew Young — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:03:00 GMT

Visiting in early August, Ms Minto met with volunteers to discuss ongoing work at the space, including the development of a community office and the installation of solar panels on the building.

Former firefighter prepares for first Cowal Open Studios showcase

Matthew Young — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:57:00 GMT

After 30 years with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Gus Paton and his wife made the move “across the water” earlier this year and have been enjoying their new life in the area.

CalMac crew praised for emergency incident response

Colin Smeeton — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:06:38 GMT

CalMac crew and ferry passengers have been praised as “exceptional” following their response to two serious emergency incidents involving the same vessel simultaneously.

Arran sailings cancelled after bomb hoax

Colin Smeeton — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:29:06 GMT

All sailings on Friday evening and today (Saturday) were cancelled on the Ardrossan to Brodick route after a man went overboard on MV Caledonian Isles and then allegedly threatened that there was a bomb on board the vessel.

Tarbert’s Dookers Dash celebrates sport, fun and inclusion

Matthew Young — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:14:00 GMT

The 2026 Dookers Dash was organised by Tarbert After School Care in association with Tarbert Harbour Authority and Tarbert Bowling Club.

Lochgilphead raises over £3000 with help of Scottish comedian

Megan Day — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:45:00 GMT

Lochgilphead Macmillan fundraising group raises over £3000 in a night of comedy with Susie McCabe.

Argyll and Bute Council reports major fall in carbon emissions

Matthew Young — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:12:00 GMT

Total emissions fell by 7.9 per cent between 2024 and 2025, while there has been a 35.8 per cent reduction since the council’s 2015/16 baseline year.

Campbeltown residents urged to shape future of care homes

Hannah O’Hanlon — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Campbeltown residents are being invited to have their say on the future of care for older people across Argyll and Bute, as the area’s Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) begins a major review of services.