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The Oban Times first published in 1861 and quickly developed into the area's main trusted newsbrand
Available in print and online at our website West Coast Today - The very latest in Oban, Lochaber and Mull news, as well as the surrounding areas of Argyll

Good morning Oban, we're starting off Wednesday with this great shot which Camera Club member Amber Richards caught on h...
29/01/2025

Good morning Oban, we're starting off Wednesday with this great shot which Camera Club member Amber Richards caught on her run yesterday. Thanks for sharing Amber.

🎉🌍 This week's offer is tote-ally fabulous! 👜✨ Grab any of our stunning Scottish map tote bags and we'll throw in a FREE...
28/01/2025

🎉🌍 This week's offer is tote-ally fabulous! 👜✨ Grab any of our stunning Scottish map tote bags and we'll throw in a FREE Scottish Field calendar (worth £7.99)! 📅🦌 Perfect for keeping your 2025 adventures organised! Offer valid while stocks last, so get yours before they're gone! 💨❤️



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🍒✨ Get ready to elevate your taste buds with Slainte Sauces' Port, Cherry & Black Pepper sauce! Sweet, peppery, and pack...
28/01/2025

🍒✨ Get ready to elevate your taste buds with Slainte Sauces' Port, Cherry & Black Pepper sauce! Sweet, peppery, and packed with real cherries—it's like a gourmet hug for your tongue! 🤗 Perfect on Stilton or drizzled hot over beef, burgers, duck & venison. Because why not add a little luxury to every day? 🥩🍔 Embrace the flavour explosion! 🎉



It’s not a cheeseboard with this boozy sauce. Sweet, peppery and with real cherries, the richness of this sauce is a perfect for stilton but also ideal to drizzle over beef, burgers, duck, venison try it hot! A little luxury every day. Each 185ml bottle contains 35% Port 2 measures so definitely f...

Roadworks coming along the A85 next month.
28/01/2025

Roadworks coming along the A85 next month.

Breaking news and local news on West Coast Today - Brought to you by The Oban Times, The Lochaber Times, The Arran Banner, The Argyllshire Advertiser and The Campbeltown Courier. West Coast Today has news, sport, leisure, heritage, opinion and entertainment from across Argyll the Islands, Arran, Cam...

A & L McCrae Ltd expands with a state-of-the-art plant at Barrachander Quarry. Adding to their portfolio to make five qu...
28/01/2025

A & L McCrae Ltd expands with a state-of-the-art plant at Barrachander Quarry. Adding to their portfolio to make five quarry locations and are now the largest supplier of quarry products and construction materials in Argyll. Read more here

The opening of A&L McCrae’s second concrete plant this month followed an exciting announcement made in December. The company revealed that it had entered into a long-term partnership agreement with MacLeod Construction Ltd to operate the Achnaba hard rock quarry and the Kilmartin sand and gravel q...

A ghost in Iona Abbey? Have you ever seen one? Well Deedee Cuddihy has, and she tells the tale in her new book. Find out...
28/01/2025

A ghost in Iona Abbey? Have you ever seen one? Well Deedee Cuddihy has, and she tells the tale in her new book. Find out more below.

A teenager has been charged in connection with yesterday's crash.
28/01/2025

A teenager has been charged in connection with yesterday's crash.

An 18-year-old man has been charged following a two car crash on the A85 near Connel on Monday

New concrete plant is "exactly what Argyll and Bute needs" says MP Brendan O'Hara.
28/01/2025

New concrete plant is "exactly what Argyll and Bute needs" says MP Brendan O'Hara.

The opening of A&L McCrae’s second concrete plant this month followed an exciting announcement made in December. The company revealed that it had entered into a long-term partnership agreement with MacLeod Construction Ltd to operate the Achnaba hard rock quarry and the Kilmartin sand and gravel q...

In a UK first, Argyll and Bute Council has introduced wild venison to the school lunch menu on Islay and Jura. But what ...
28/01/2025

In a UK first, Argyll and Bute Council has introduced wild venison to the school lunch menu on Islay and Jura. But what do the children think? Find out by reading the full article in the comments below.

FREE READ: The search for missing Stornoway teen Aleksandr Benga continues, as search dogs are called in.
28/01/2025

FREE READ: The search for missing Stornoway teen Aleksandr Benga continues, as search dogs are called in.

Aleksandr Benga was last seen in Stornoway two months ago.

Oban's darts league was one of many events to be blown away by Storm Eowyn, but players will regroup this week.
28/01/2025

Oban's darts league was one of many events to be blown away by Storm Eowyn, but players will regroup this week.

League heats up while juniors get their chance to step up to the oche.

A Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Lachlan Robertson, skipper of the Mallaig trawler Reul A Chuain, has conclude...
28/01/2025

A Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Lachlan Robertson, skipper of the Mallaig trawler Reul A Chuain, has concluded. Details of the inquiry can be found in the comments below.

Camera Club member Benita Hensman-Martin shared this stunning snap from the hills above Loch Creran to start off the day...
28/01/2025

Camera Club member Benita Hensman-Martin shared this stunning snap from the hills above Loch Creran to start off the day. Thanks Benita.

🎉🥃 For a limited time, we're raising the dram! Buy a bottle of our Scottish Field single malt whisky and snag a FREE Har...
27/01/2025

🎉🥃 For a limited time, we're raising the dram! Buy a bottle of our Scottish Field single malt whisky and snag a FREE Harris Tweed mini hip flask AND Glencairn Crystal glass! 🍂✨ Sip in style, but don’t snooze on this—supplies are flying faster than a Highland stag! 🦌🏃‍♂️💨



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Networking events around aquaculture, delivered by the West Highland Chamber of Commerce.
27/01/2025

Networking events around aquaculture, delivered by the West Highland Chamber of Commerce.

Two Exciting Events You Won't Want to Miss!

Join us in Oban (11 February) or Fort William (12 February) for exclusive events supported by the West Highland Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Norway Norway. These events are a unique opportunity to connect with leading experts from Scotland and Norway as they share insights on key developments in aquaculture and explore opportunities for partnership and growth.

💡 Why Attend?
• Discover cutting-edge innovations from Norwegian aquaculture suppliers.
• Explore partnership and investment opportunities with Norwegian businesses ready to collaborate.
• Network with industry leaders and professionals.
• Learn about groundbreaking technologies transforming aquaculture.

Meet the Norwegian Delegation (Founders & CEOs):
• Aquafarm Equipment: Pioneers in sustainable fish farming systems.
• Greenfox Marine: Innovative AI-based fish sorting solutions.
• Meox: Advanced net-cleaning robots and dead fish collectors.
• JM Robotics: Cost-effective ROV systems for underwater inspections.
• Promek: Durable and customisable aluminum workboats.
• Voatec: Patented fish handling and lice management tools.

Don't miss this opportunity to build valuable connections and gain insights from some of the most innovative companies in the industry.

📍 Event Details:

Fort William: 🔗 Register today - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotland-norway-driving-sustainable-aquaculture-growth-fort-william-tickets-1206857446109?aff=oddtdtcreator

Oban: 🔗 Register today - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotland-norway-driving-sustainable-aquaculture-growth-together-oban-tickets-1206787837909?aff=oddtdtcreator

An incredible story of bravery and courage to survive.
27/01/2025

An incredible story of bravery and courage to survive.

A scientist who fell and broke his leg while in a remote part of Argyll has told how he feared for his life as he dragged himself along an icy shoreline.

🗺️✨ Sprinkle a little Scottish charm in your kitchen with our Heart of Argyll Map Tea Towel! 🥳 Perfect for catching spil...
27/01/2025

🗺️✨ Sprinkle a little Scottish charm in your kitchen with our Heart of Argyll Map Tea Towel! 🥳 Perfect for catching spills or preparing a gourmet feast in style. 🍽️❤️ It’s not just a tea towel; it’s an adventure for your drying hands! Grab yours today and let those dishes wander! 🌍🧼



Experience the stunning new 2024 edition of our beloved tea towels - a vibrant and essential addition to any home! Our famous Scottish maps, hand drawn by Margaret Anne Gardner, are now available to buy as a beautiful tea towel. The perfect kitchen accessory or gift for a loved one. Cotton 73 x 53cm...

Sure we would all raise a glass to this plan to secure event for years to come.
27/01/2025

Sure we would all raise a glass to this plan to secure event for years to come.

Organisers of the first Tobermory Whisky Festival hope to attract world attention and to make the event an annual addition to Mull’s calendar of events.

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We've got a wealth of stories for you in this week's paper, including updates on two big projects, Oban's kidney dialysis unit and the Mull Campus. Meanwhile residents of Craignure have banded together to craft a tapestry celebrating life in the island village.

What's In This Week's Oban Times?
What's In This Week's Oban Times?

In this week's Oban Times: Oban rapist Malcolm Sloss is jailed for 13 years, a proposal to remove Inverawe Smokehouse from The Companies Register is suspended, Oban Homebase announces closure date and volunteers from Oban Mountain Rescue Team take on 'Britain's most brutal' race.

A new years ceilidh lit up the Argyllshire Gathering Halls recently. Here is a wee video clip from the event - can you spot yourself?

What's In This Week's Oban Times?
What's In This Week's Oban Times?

In this week's Oban Times: Inverawe Smokehouse staff win their employment tribunal, an earthquake shakes homes, residents on Mull are on the lookout for a driver who caused damage to headstones and four people from Argyll are celebrating after receiving MBEs and BEMs in the king's New Year Honours List.

As we move into 2025....a quick look at the year gone by and all it brought us.

A happy new year from all of us at West Coast Today and welcome to the first podcast of 2025. This week, the Mod brought in record profits for Oban, a new building for Mull Aquarium, we chat to the local woman making emergency blankets from crisp packets and Owen brings you a special report from Australia.

An earlier episode of WITWOT this week as The Oban Times comes out tomorrow for Christmas. We’ve got an update for you on an old Christmas story, the vote on the Visitor Levy, a WW2 wren’s 101st birthday, and a new therapy system in Islay’s hospital.

In this week’s Oban Times: We ask your local councillors for their opinions on the proposed Visitor Levy, holiday cheer was spread at Mull’s Santa dash and Christmas tree festival, Colonsay and Coll are getting new GPs and a young dancer from Oban has had her Christmas wish come true.

A new pharmacy coming to Oban, a boom for the Belford project, chaperones on school buses and pantomime delight, all that and more in this week's Oban Times.

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