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The Latest Breaking News from Oban

Scottish Government submits plans for 12 wind turbines to council

PLANS have been submitted for 12 wind turbines with a maximum tip height of 200 metres to be situated outside Oban ...

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'Earthquake' hits Scotland amid reports of 'ground shaking' in Oban and Mull

AN earthquake is understood to have hit Scotland, near Kinloch in the Highlands with reports of the “ground shaking” near Oban and Mull...

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Longstanding yacht charter business near Oban sold as owners retire

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From Oban to the glitz and glam of motorsport: Jodie Sloss on her "crazy" journey

Not too long ago, Jodie Sloss was a waitress in her home town of Oban. Now, after what she describes as a "crazy" few years and now, she…

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Singers from Lewis and Islay win gold at Royal National Mòd

THE Royal National Mòd has awarded two of the top prizes for Gaelic song at this year's festival.

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Royal National Mòd returns to Oban with as 10,000 visitors expected

A HISTORIC Gaelic festival has kicked off for another year, as around 10,000 people are expected to flock to Oban ...

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Scottish start-up creates onion skin packaging to combat single-use plastics

A START-UP based in Oban has developed eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings as an alternative to single-use plastic…

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How to spend a weekend on one of Scotland's least well-known islands

A member of the Slate Islands, named after their mining heritage, Luing can be found just south of Oban and Mull.

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Free Gaelic classes offered to local businesses ahead of major festival

AN Oban community centre is offering free sample sessions for local businesses to learn Gaelic ahead of a major festival.

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Victorian guest house overlooking harbour at popular tourist spot hits the market

A VICTORIAN-ERA guest house which overlooks the harbour in Oban has gone up for sale ...

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Kayaker, 69, rescued after falling into the sea in Argyll and Bute

A 69-YEAR-OLD kayaker has been rescued after falling into the sea near Oban in Argyll and Bute ...

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Family pay tribute to 'much loved' Yes Biker who died after lorry collision

THE family of a man who died after being hit by a lorry in Oban have paid tribute to the “much loved brother and uncle” ...

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Tributes paid following death of Yes Biker from Oban

TRIBUTES have been paid after a member of the Yes Bikers group has died...

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Man dies after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle in Oban

A man has died after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle in Oban ...

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5 things to know about Robert MacIntyre, the 36-hole co-leader of the 2024 RBC Canadian Open

With the highest percentage of lefthanded golfers in the world, it’s no surprise Canadian golf fans have adopted MacIntyre.

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‘All the elements of the classic British seaside holiday’: five unsung beach towns

Travel writers take a salty, summer saunter through old-fashioned seaside towns that have ‘not yet been Airbnb-brushed out of existence’

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‘Polar express’: passengers hit out at cold conditions on Scottish train line

West Highland service regulars say they have to wear heavy coats, gloves, hats and scarves to stay warm

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Robert MacIntyre Celebrates Epic Year By Taking Ryder Cup To Hometown

The Scot, who starred at the match for Team Europe, took a trip to Oban about brought the Ryder Cup with him

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RNLI Crew Celebrates 18th Birthday Of Girl Born On Lifeboat

Emma Cato receives ship's bell in tradition honoring babies born on RNLI vessels.

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Scottish town named among UK's 'most festive' locations this Christmas

A Scottish town has been named one of the "most festive" in the whole of the UK.

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Scottish research ship completes world-first mission near Rockall

JURA, a research vessel launched from Oban, has carried out a world-first scientific mission in recovering scientific data from a sensor located…

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It’s real coup that major yacht race is coming Scotland – let’s make the most of it

IT’S not often that you’ll hear Oban mentioned in the same breath as Washington, Cape Town or Panama. But in winning selection as a host port of…

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20-year-old man arrested following fatal road crash

A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man following a fatal road crash on the A85 in Oban.

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Father-of-two dies after being struck by ambulance on the way to an emergency

A pedestrian has died following a crash involving an ambulance at Corran Esplanade on the A85 in Oban.

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