MV Ocean Nova call at Oban opens up some travel options

Ocean Nova at Oban North Pier

An immediately unusual boat – the MV Ocean Nova, was at Oban’s North pier – and was the length of it – Continue reading

Now see for yourself: For Argyll challenges anyone to say SPR plans for Argyll Array at Tiree are acceptable

After making spurious claims that they had already done so – exposed by the vigorous No Tiree Array Continue reading

Sharp-eyed Rum residents nailed the jailed egg thief

Jailed for six months at Inverness Sheriff Court on Friday (11th May) – and given a life ban Continue reading

Wildlife crime egg collector jailed and banned from Scotland in breeding season

A serial egg collector has today received an ASBO banning him from visiting Scotland Continue reading

Mull’s first 2012 white tailed sea eagle chick hatched

Mull white tailed sea eagle

The first white-tailed eagle chick of the year at the Mull Eagle Watch hide has been spotted by rangers. Continue reading

Major environmental groups seriously compromised by wind developers’ cash

One of the most genuinely shocking developments in the disputed push for wind generated energy Continue reading

Wildlife crime success: Argyll farmer convicted of possession of highly toxic Carbofuran

Carbofuran found at Tom McKellar farm at Bridge or Orchy

50 year old Tom McKellar of Bridge of Orchy pled  guilty today to possession of the banned substance, Carbofuran. Continue reading

Kintyre Express on a buzz: charters take off as well as ferry service

Campbeltown’s Kintyre Express team has been taken by surprise Continue reading

Tobermory B&B in Trip Advisor’s 2012 Top 25 Travellers’ Choice

The traveller’s online bible for consumer reviews, Trip Advisor, has listed Continue reading

Caroline McKay completes her three day charity Run Around Mull

(Updated 9th April below) She clocked 133 miles, not 130 and completed the three day challenge Continue reading