Meter payment woes in Oban
Vulnerable and elderly people in Oban are being forced to walk right across town or pay for taxis just to top up their electricity meters.
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Concerns over Oban congestion as motorists take 45 minutes to get through town
Major concerns are being raised about the congestion in Oban town centre as residents fear emergency services could become trapped in traffic during a 999 call.
Drifting cargo ship rescued in Oban Bay
A 1,300 tonne cargo vessel which was dragging both its anchors during gale force winds in Oban Bay was rescued by a lifeboat at the weekend.
Unusual catch landed at Ullapool
An underwater robot which got stuck in strong currents off the Outer Hebrides has been recovered by a fishing boat.
Highland student shares experience of living in dark in Arctic for past four months
A Highland student working in the Arctic has described adjusting to living in the dark for the last four months.
Oban lifeboat experiences busy start to 2020 with two shouts in space of 24 hours
Members of the Oban RNLI team were called out to deal with two incidents in the space of 24 hours over the weekend.
Weather adds to woe at fire-hit Glencoe Ski Centre
A fire-hit ski resort was dealt a further blow yesterday as wind brought activities to a standstill.
GALLERY: Hardy Highland swimmers take the plunge in New Year’s Day Dip
Hardy swimmers got their new year off to a bracing start with dip in chilly waters across the north.
Alert sparks search in Sound of Mull
Oban Lifeboat was launched after a work boat in the Sound of Mull sent out a digital selective calling alert.
Oban MND sufferer crafts special Old Firm shirt to pay tribute to heroes who battled the illness
An Oban man diagnosed with a degenerative disease crafted his own unique football shirt to encourage Old Firm fans to unite in memory of two sporting legends.
North revellers prepare to ring in the New Year at Red Hot Highland Fling
More than 10,000 party-goers are expected to flock to Inverness tonight to bring in 2020.
Renovation of former Oban school into community hub continues
Great strides are being made with the renovation of The Rockfield Centre in Oban, destined to be a community cultural hub.
Argyll ballet school to take Swan Lake on tour
A prestigious ballet school in Argyll will take its production of Swan Lake on tour in the New Year.
Time to blow the trumpet for those who want to play the pipes in Scotland?
They are part of Scotland's heritage and a staple of Highland Games across the north and north east of Scotland.
Boxing Day sales see brisk trade across Inverness and other communities
Shoppers turned out for the Boxing Day sales in Inverness today with queues of people outside Next in the Eastgate Centre before it opened at 6am.
Big year looms for Oban Mountain Rescue Team as it celebrates 20th anniversary
It will be a big year for Oban Mountain Rescue Team when the volunteers celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2020.
Oban Lifeboat rescues grounded fishing boat
Oban Lifeboat was launched after a fishing boat ran around on Kerrera at the entrance to Oban Bay.
Fishing vessel runs aground on north side of Kerrera with two crew rescued by Oban lifeboat
A fishing vessel has tonight run aground in the north side of Kerrera with Oban lifeboat assisting two members off the vessel.
Major painting operation underway in Oban
It isn't quite the Forth Bridge - but it is a considerable paint job.
Multi-million-pound expansion plans revealed for marine science park
A multi-million pound science park that has boosted the Argyll economy is being readied for expansion.
‘We received many a hug and a kiss’: Coastguards carry out patrols in Oban to keep Christmas revellers safe
With its popular array of waterfront bars Oban is an excellent town for a fun night out - but being by the sea has its dangers.
Langoustine shells used to develop plastic-free packaging
An Argyll-led project to develop plastic-free food packaging from langoustine shells has been awarded more than half a million pounds in funding.
Call for volunteers to save Cats Protection branch
A cat rescue operation which covers a large area including Oban, Mull and Ardnamurchan will close if new volunteers do not come forward.
Oban homecoming for new Manran member
Multi-award-winning ceilidh band Manran will play Oban's Corran Halls on January 2 - unveiling a local woman as their newest member.
Donation for new lifeboat crew members
Ferry workers have helped raise £2,500 to support new crew members joining the Oban lifeboat.
Family heartbroken by death of 69-year-old hit by a bus on Aberdeenshire road
An Aberdeenshire family has been left heartbroken after a "much-loved" grandfather died when he was struck by a bus.
New upgrades planned for Oban’s Mossfield Stadium
Festival organisers, shintys clubs and other users of Oban's stadium are pitching their ideas on ways to upgrade it.
Oban man admits bringing stolen goods back to firm they were taken from – then claiming reward
An Oban man has been warned he faces being locked up after raiding two properties.
Council powers in Oban Bay could be handed over to trust port
Control of Oban Bay could soon be transferred from Argyll and Bute Council to a trust port which would run the busy harbour.
Oban Winter Festival finishes with spectacular fireworks display
Oban Winter Festival came to an end with many a bang on Saturday night with a St Andrew's Day fireworks display.
Man missing from Oban traced safe and well
Police have confirmed that a man who was missing in Oban for seven days has been traced safe and well.
Concern grows for man missing from Oban for a week
Concerns are growing for the welfare of a man who has been missing from Oban for a week.