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Oban is regarded as the Seafood Capital of Scotland and is a busy ferry hub for services to Mull, Coll, Tiree, Lismore, Barra and Colonsay.
Find out more about the Caledonian MacBrayne ferries here -http://www.calmac.co.uk/

For the next 25 years, RWE npower renewables will award £28,500 annually to the An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to support activities that will enhance quality of life and promote people’s well-being; bring people together; and, foster vibrant, sustainable communities.

The Scottish Community Foundation, a grant-making charity, will process applications from constituted community groups, not-for-profit organisations and registered charities. An advisory panel made up of local residents and representatives from the areas will meet regularly each year to make decisions.

Applications for grants of up to between £250- £7,000 are welcomed; additionally smaller awards of less than £250 can be made through a ‘micro’ grants scheme administered by each of the 3 Community Councils serving the area. Forms and guidelines will be available direct from each Community Council and will also be available on the Scottish Community Foundation website.

Nick Addington, Grants Director at the Scottish Community Foundation, said: “We’re delighted to be able to accept applications to the An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund and would encourage local groups to apply. Grants of up to £7,000 will be available, but groups must apply ahead of the 7^th November deadline.”

Kathryn Harries, UK Community Investment Officer at RWE npower renewables added: “Supporting the communities that surround our developments is an integral part of our business. We’re delighted the An Suidhe Wind Farm Fund has been launched and we look forward to seeing how the local representatives on the advisory panel decide to spend the fund over the coming months.”

For more information on the Scottish Community Foundation contact Helen Wray, Senior Grants Officer on 0141 225 6670

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“We are really pleased to announce the launch of our first photo book. Ten Days in July is a colour rich documentation of the people, places and events that took place in Oban this year during the towns bicentenary celebrations. The book comes in the splendid 8?x10? landscape size and in a range of formats. We have the standard softcover book and for the true photo book lovers we have the hardcover with image wrap or dust jacket. Both hardcover versions have luxurious premium matte photo paper. To pick up your very own copy simply click on the book below.” Don’t forget to tell your friends by sharing this link.

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West Highland Week,  Scotland’s Second Largest Yachting Event

Dancers were taken into the Chief’s household for entrainment as were pipers. The dancers and pipers composed tunes and dances to extol the virtues and victories of the Chief. Neighbouring clans, when at peace, would match their best in competition: to win was to honour the clan thereby increasing its standing in the area.

The first sporting contest between the Scots and English was held when an envoy of Henry VIII brought with him a team of athletes. Competitions were arranged with local athletes as they travelled around Scotland.

Whenever large groups of Scots gathered, athletics, music and dancing were common results. Horse fairs and markets often ended with Games, the largest gatherings being that of the military.

Bagpipe music stirred the Scottish soldier to greater glory and some of the best bands of pipes and drums are to this day found in the armed forces. The kilted Highland regiments in the First World War earned the German nickname “the ladies from Hell” with the skirl of the pipes enhancing this reputation. The failure of the 1745 Rebellion brought a period of savage repression to Scotland with anything Highland being banned. However by the 1820s gatherings similar to those held today were again being celebrated in Scotland. Under the patronage of Queen Victoria, Highland Games went from strength to strength and are now held all over the world wherever Scotsmen gather. Several ancient Scots sports such as the Hammer Throw & the Shot Putt are now part of the international circuit. This indicates the role of Highland Games in influencing world sport.”
Source: http://www.taynuilthighlandgames.com/

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-14177251

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Duncan is passionate about the Scottish landscape as well as Gaelic culture, traditions and music. He has spent many years enjoying what Scotland’s outdoors has to offer and has a keen interest in photographing the grandeur of the Scottish Highlands and islands.

If you’re interested in buying any of Duncan’s work you can do so via his website.

For information on accommodation in and around Oban areas photographed by Duncan, get in touch with us or check out our list of Oban hotels.

We were out filming at the Lorn Farmers & Crafters Market in Benderloch and stopped to get a few snaps on the way, couldn’t resist the heavy dramatic skies!  Well worth a visit and when the tide is out, and if you’re quick, you can get in pretty close for some amazing photographs.

A wonderful attraction for all locals and tourists alike.

Come along and experience the vibrant atmosphere, enjoy catching up with friends over lunch – always plenty to eat whilst your there – and plenty of produce to take home, from butchered beef, mutton, lamb and pork, fresh seafood and fish, goose, fruits and vegetables, according to seasons, as well as eggs, herbs, cheese, pies, bakery, sweets and confectionary.

Cookery demonstrations are regular, as are trial sessions of felting, pyrography, jewellery, wood turning and other craft activities, with beautiful items to take home for yourself, or as gifts and souvenirs.

Plans for 2011 include natural history, traditional skills, language and culture, history and charity stalls.
To make each market even more special it is located on a working farm, just outside the village of Benderloch, where there is a wide range of poultry and waterfowl, Jacob sheep to see as you stroll through the ground, set out to encourage local wildlife, as well as a plant centre to explore.