Eilidh’s epic journey ends in Appin
THEY were branded terrorists in one Middle East region but a former Appin woman and three friends were given a warm welcome in the Argyll village after completing a unique adventure. Eilidh Robertson...
View ArticleAppin girl’s hair today gone tomorrow
Eilish Thomson, Appin Most teenage girls are precious about their hair but Appin girl Eilish Thomson has vowed to shave her head in order to raise money for Cancer Research. Read Eilish’s story in The...
View ArticleScottish minister re-opens Appin Jubilee Bridge
Sport Minister Shona Robison MSP has helped to officially open the refurbished 19th century Jubilee Bridge in Appin, during a visit to Oban and Lorn. Alongside Councillor Elaine Robertson, Ms Robison,...
View ArticleAppin community celebrates 30 years of working together
As Appin Community Co-op marks its 30th anniversary this month, it is clear the enterprise is a now serious player in the development and sustainability of the Lorn village. The Co-operative, in Port...
View ArticleAppin couple’s fears for fellow climbers in Nepal
A couple who posed with a copy of the Oban Times while on a trip to Nepal have spoken of their shock, but relief, that they avoided an earthquake by a matter of days. Les and Issy Silkowski, from North...
View ArticleTop Highland nurse set to retire
One of NHS Highland’s senior nurses, Pat Tyrrell, who is based in Oban, is retiring after 37 years of service with the NHS in Scotland. The board’s deputy director of Nursing and Midwifery has had a...
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‘Royal’ visit is a highlight of diamond Appin show
PreviousNext A ‘ROYAL’ visit, a high-class show of Highland cattle and a mudbath underfoot made the Appin Agricultural Show’s 60th year an event to remember. The show was reformed in 1957 by the Appin...
View ArticleRain and thunder caused disruptions in Oban and the west of Scotland
The early hours of this morning saw torrential rain and an electrical storm strike Oban, Appin and beyond. People in Oban have reported being woken up in the middle of the night by thunder and...
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Organisations receive £6,000 at West Highland’s AGM
West Highland Housing Association celebrated its work over the past year by handing out £6,000 to two local organisations. WHHA donated £5,000 to the Appin Community Development Trust and £1,000 to the...
View ArticleWide loads delay traffic on A828
Motorists on the A828 between Appin to Ballachulish today (September 5) found their journeys disrupted as police escored two wide loads heading for Fort William. The post Wide loads delay traffic on...
View ArticlePioneer care scheme falters after too few seek support
Lismore and Appin’s ‘successful’ new care scheme is under threat after too few people signed up to it, resulting in the coordinator’s post not being renewed. The Appin and Lismore Community Care...
View ArticleMan walking coast of Britain receives warm welcome in Oban
A man walking the coast of Britain arrived in Oban last week and received a warm welcome at Oban’s Community Fire Station. After losing his home, Sam Doyle set off from Blackpool seven months ago in a...
View ArticlePlans lodged to turn country house into luxury hotel
Plans have been lodged to turn an Appin country house, which went on sale in 2015 for £1m, into a high-end hotel with the creation of up to 30 new jobs. Achara House by Duror could sport 13 luxury...
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District news week 07
Appin Fèis na h-Apainne returned last Saturday and attracted adults and children keen to learn a new musical skill. NO_T07_appin_feis Fèis na h-Apainne returned last Saturday and attracted adults and...
View ArticleGrass fire lit up Appin sky
Firefighters have tackled a grass fire on a hillside above Appin on Monday night. The fire near Inverhyme Farm lit up the skyline. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said...
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Pupils come under starters orders for sports day
Bean bag balancing act at Appin sports day Spectator sport – Mums Ylva Champion and Sophia Stewart with William Steuart, 2, enjoying his health snacks Bean bag challenge, balancing on the bench Andrea...
View ArticleAppin youngsters win big pedal challenge
Pedal power has won pupils and staff from Strath of Appin Primary School and Nursery two top awards. The small school heard the great news just before they broke up for summer. They have been awarded...
View ArticleAppin pubs marathon raises charity cash
It’s not unusual to celebrate the completion of a sponsored walk at a local hostelry, but a band of Appin fundraisers has gone a step further by walking between all three local pubs. The 14-mile...
View ArticleAppin show goes glam
A beauty nail bar will be a first for the 61st Appin Agricultural Show. Organisers are hoping the cosmetic attraction will be an extra crowd-puller on Saturday, August 18. The gates open at 10am for...
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Appin’s champion of champions is going for a hat trick
PreviousNext The Cross Bullock who won the grandest title of all at Appin Show at the weekend, won Champion of Champions at the Mid Argyll Show the week before and is heading to Dalmally Agricultural...
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