BACH ISLAND CONCERT
Thank-you Rab and Janet for a delightful concert; a perfect way to relax on a June afternoon! This Oban-based acoustic duo took us on an adventure through melodic musical landscapes inspired by the traditions of Scotland, Europe and beyond. Rab Woods (guitars, cittern, vocals) and Janet Lees (fiddle) played lively original music and traditional songs, […]
HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL CONCERT
This was a huge success! The audience of over 200 had a fantastic evening listening to the wonderful Taynuilt Youth Pipe Band, the also wonderful Taynuilt Community Choir and guest star, the legendary Karen Matheson! The purpose of the concert was to raise funds to buy kilts for the Pipe Band. Formed just one year […]
Dalmally Primary Come to Plant
On Tuesday afternoon we welcomed a group of 11 young gardeners from Dalmally Primary, together with their Headteacher Mrs Sinclair and another staff member. Regular supporters of our garden projects, this year the pupils brought along a selection of plants to restock the sensory planters which they set up last year, and also a selection […]
A Love-ly Evening of Song!
While all other dates in this year’s season of Community Singing Workshops are on Saturday afternoons, this session took place on Friday evening. It is a credit to Stephen Williams, the Musical Director, and to the commitment of the singers, that so many turned out at the end of the working week, especially as weather-wise, […]
Free Wifi at St Conan’s
Being in a rural area with no BT landline coming into the Kirk, getting Wifi has proved to be a little tricky, however, after installing and running a 4G router for a few months successfully, we have now upgraded this to offer free Wifi to all our visitors. To connect, simply choose “St Conan’s Free […]
Pilates in the Pews!
Back this spring by popular demand after a successful trial in 2025, Sue Burden of Pilates Near Me once again led a seated pilates class. This event is one of a range of activities in our “Coffee, Cake &” series. Sue runs several seated pilates classes locally (as well as non-seated) but this St Conan’s […]
The Challenge of Sportive!
Today we were happy to once again act as a Feed Station for Oban Sportive. For the fourth successive year, our volunteers handed out water and cakes to the saddle weary but impressively fit cyclists taking part. This event is a true “sportive” and not a race. Our Feed Station was the second and last […]
Singing Round the World
We had a beautiful day for our travels on Saturday, with an enthusiastic group singing their way around the world! Led as usual by Musical Director, Stephen Williams, this fun workshop coached the singers in a wide variety of songs. The tour started in the US with Blowin’ in the Wind and moved on to […]
Planting for Summer Colour
Every year in summer the cloister looks rather magical with an array of colourful hanging baskets complementing the grey beams and stonework and, of course, the beautiful moulded lead roof. Today, members of our Gardening Group planted up the baskets ready to establish and grow, now that the weather is warming up during the days. […]
The Sound of Music!
St Conan’s was filled with the Sound of Music on Sunday! Our season of Community Singing sessions got off to a truly uplifting start with a selection of songs from this much-loved musical. These workships, promoting vocal confidence and healthy voice production, are open to all members of the community near and far. Visitors are […]
