Plans to replace ageing Lismore passenger ferry
Plans are being organised to replace the ageing Lismore passenger ferry as it will fail to meet new safety regulations being introduced in coming years.
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Inter-island ferry services require sustainable funding
Council-run ferry services throughout the region are need a sustainable future- with Orkney, Argyll and Shetland looking to the Scottish Government to intervene.
Oban lifeboat launched to aid stranded boat
Oban's lifeboat crew rescued two stranded crew members and their dogs after their boat ground to a halt on Monday evening.
Paramedics transported in to two different Islands to assist casualties
Paramedics had to hitch a ride from lifeboat crews to attend to two separate casualties on two remote islands.
Major breakthrough in Lismore history following archaeological find
Legend has it he came to a Scottish island the year before St Columba arrived on Iona - although few are familiar with his name.
Breathtaking views, historic castles and world-class food in peaceful Port Appin
KE-BANG! Just as the last bit of air was being squeezed into the bike tyre, it burst.
MP Brendan O’Hara volunteers at island archaeology dig
It was a far cry from the House of Commons when MP Brendan O’Hara joined the Big Lismore Dig as a volunteer to uncover a medieval cathedral dating as far back as the 12th century.
Lifeboat helps grounded yacht in eight-hour call out
Oban lifeboat came to the aid of a stricken yacht off Lismore on Saturday night.
‘Shock’ over housebreaking on Scottish island with less than 200 people
Police were ferried by lifeboat to a Scottish island with less than 200 people to investigate reports of a rare crime.
Oban lifeboat tows fire-stricken fish carrier
A fire aboard a 500-tonne live fish carrying vessel yesterday resulted engine failure and a call-out for a local lifeboat.
Seal pups rescued from Western Isles after storms
A quartet of newborn seal pups had to be rescued from islands off the west coast after being separated from their mothers during storms.
Good report card for Lismore Primary School
An island school in Argyll has received a good report card from inspectors.
Lifeboat goes to aid of two people who have been out all night in dinghy
Oban Lifeboat has been tasked to go to the aid of two young people who have been at sea all night in a small dinghy.
The chance to own a piece of Scottish history… and a stunning period home too
A baron who is the only person to share a passport title with the Queen has put his ancient family home up for sale.
Ferry services in chaos as wind warning issued
Ferry services are in chaos today as the first day of June arrived with a yellow weather warning for wind.