Oban lifeboat launches to yacht aground in Cuan Sound

This afternoon – Friday 14th June, the Oban lifeboat launched to assist Continue reading

Ewan Kennedy: the line in the sound

Fish farm gear at  Pol na Gille

Last weekend, 4th, 5th and 6th May, over two dozen boats took part in the 11th annual invitation-only muster Continue reading

RIBbing Easdale

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This was Easdale Island about 8.45amĀ  this morning, 4th May – the little island passenger ferry at the slip, Continue reading

Oban looks set fair for development as a focus for marine tourism

Argyll and Bute Council has issued a press statement on the outcome of the careful work Continue reading

Easdale Island dump: situation to be resolved by ‘change of use’ application

In the continuing issue of the unauthorised material dumped at the shoreside area of Easdale island Continue reading

Julian Penney: Sea kayaking in the Firth of Lorne

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The Firth of Lorne is one of the most spectacular sea kayaking areas of the UK, Continue reading

saveseilsound campaign report to December 2012

The very effective saveseilsound campaign group has been in existence for nearly two years now. Continue reading

Atlantic Islands Centre for Luing: biggest investment in island’s history

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Inspirational news is that the Isle of Luing Community Trust has been awarded Continue reading

Ewan Kennedy: New Environment Minister ducks call in on marine pollution

With a bit of fortuitous timing, a few days after the Scottish Government made it a little easier Continue reading

BBC Masterchef to be hung on Easdale Island

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Too much information about life is in the Slate Islands? A unique culture indeed. Continue reading