Posts Tagged ‘Oban’
Ten things to do at this year’s Royal National Mòd in Oban
With this year’s Royal National Mòd set to make its much-anticipated return to Oban in October, we have a look at the top 10 things to do and see at the event. The Scottish cultural celebration will be held in the town between 11 – 19 October with visitors from all over the world flocking…
Read MoreLife With NatureScot: ‘The only way we are going to counter climate change is by working together’
Operations Officers Jane Dodd on the marine life around Arygll, her work with the flapper skates and the impact of climate change on our seas. When I was a child, my dad and my grandad would take me crabbing in rockpools during beach holidays and I’ve been fascinated by marine life ever since. My…
Read MoreArchaeologists discover lost monastery of St Moluag on Isle of Lismore
It has long been believed that St Moluag was one of the earliest saints to arrive in Scotland after he made it to the Isle of Lismore from Ireland around 560AD on a mission to bring Christianity to the Picts. But his monastery on the island near Oban has never been located, and until recently…
Read MoreYoung people wanted to head for the ocean waves
The search is on for young Scots who want to experience a life changing sailing adventure. An organisation providing funded training opportunities alongside one of the biggest challenges in the world, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, will return this spring to deliver further programmes on the West Coast of Scotland. Our Isles and…
Read MoreEnterprising and innovative firms are wanted
Forward-thinking companies who are showing innovative thinking are being sought. The 2019 Scottish Rural Awards are searching for Scottish firms to enter the Rural Enterprise and Innovation category, which is designed to recognise enterprise and entrepreneurship throughout rural Scotland, wherever it may lie. The Rural Enterprise and Innovation category is open to all individuals, small…
Read MoreMains of Taymouth Country Estate & Golf Course take home ‘Paws for a Break Pet Friendly Award’
EmbraceScotland is one of the country’s most popular booking websites for self catering accommodation across Scotland. In a new award, to reflect the importance that holidaymakers place on being able to bring their four legged friends on holiday with them, EmbraceScotland asked their customers to nominate their favourite pet-friendly self-catering properties. With a short list…
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