Beyond parody: ridiculously overblown BBC intro to Boat Race

[Updated below] We’ve had a disquisition on London and on random events in the history of the River Thames; the usual load Continue reading

Clachan’s link in the Diamond Jubilee fire chain

Clachan Jubilee bonfire

(Updated below, 9th July 2012) Clachan, in Kintyre, joined the UK national chain of 2012 Jubilee beacons on June 4th 2012 with two huge bonfires – Continue reading

The Diamond Jubilee Thames River Pageant

Since this was first mooted as a Diamond Jubilee event, it has been Continue reading

RNLI ready to rescue hundreds

Hundreds of swimmers will take the plunge in the Black Lynn Burn in Oban on Saturday – safe Continue reading

Oban’s St Columba’s school to cook for the Queen

(Updated 25th May with responses) St Columba’s Primary School are cooking for the Queen. Continue reading

Oban Winter Festival Jubilee event an early flag

Oban Winter Festival is hosting a Diamond Jubilee event at the  holiday weekend – Continue reading

Attainder: Duke of Argyll signs petition to redress a wrong out of time

Following the failure of the Jacobite cause after the close call that was the 1745 rebellion, Continue reading