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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…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024

Popular seaside spot crowned Scotland’s town of the year

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2024

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.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

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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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2024

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…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024

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.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2024

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.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024

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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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2024

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024

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” ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2024

Tributes paid following death of Yes Biker from Oban

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

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2024

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2024

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 1, 2024

‘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’

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024

‘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

Golf Monthly · Dec 10, 2023

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

Zenger · Dec 1, 2023

RNLI Crew Celebrates 18th Birthday Of Girl Born On Lifeboat

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

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

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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The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023

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…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2023

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…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Tiree Musical festival goers stranded on island while 100 sleep at ferry terminal

Many had nowhere to go on Thursday night when Tiree Music Festival was forced to evacuate campers from its site.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

CalMac shelters stranded Tiree Music Festival attendees in Oban ferry terminal

The Oban ferry terminal became a temporary shelter for stranded travellers after a festival in the Inner Hebrides was cancelled last minute.

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance makes 5000th response to time-critical emergencies

The Perth-based Helimed 76 was on a training flight over Oban when the 999 call saw them divert to the medical emergency

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