Bunessan pupils resolve to restore war memorial
The primary five to seven class at Bunessan Primary School on Mull recently visited the village’s war memorial, which stands next to the school, as part of a project commemorating the 100th anniversary...
View ArticleLittle known Oban WWI pilot’s MC medal up for sale
Photo via Dix Noonan Webb The medals, including a Military Cross, won by little-known Oban pilot Lt John Henry Cooper during World War One were due to go for auction on Wednesday March 26 in London....
View ArticleThe West Highlands fall silent in remembrance
Across the West Highlands, people gathered on Sunday November 9 to remember those who have lost their lives defending their country and in particular those who fought and died in World War One, in this...
View ArticleAppealing for your First World War stories
Have you got a good local story from the First World War? If so, The Oban Times would like to hear from you. The post Appealing for your First World War stories appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticleFirst World War memorial stone laid
A two-tonne memorial stone was lowered into Oban's Garden of Remembrance, before the many Armistice Day centenary services on Sunday. The post First World War memorial stone laid appeared first on The...
View ArticleWWI remembered: Private John Paterson
'When a wounded soldier commands the respect and admiration of anyone in this world.' The post WWI remembered: Private John Paterson appeared first on The Oban Times.
View ArticlePupils pitch in with Armistice tribute
S5 student Archie Malloch let a Poppy Select XI against an OHS Select team in commemoration of the WWI heroes. The post Pupils pitch in with Armistice tribute appeared first on The Oban Times.
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