[2] In 1866 the monthly operation became a weekly and changed its name to the Oban Times & Argyllshire Advertiser, although locally it was often referred to as ‘The Highlander’s Bible’.
[2][5] In June 1976, Alan Cameron decided to relinquish control of the paper, and The Oban Times was acquired by Johnston Press.
[2] From 7 July 1866 until 23 November 1929 (3008 editions), The Oban Times was published as 'The Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser' being described as "The County paper of Argyllshire circulating extensively in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Greenock, Paisley, Stirling, Doune, Callander, Tyndrum, Dalmally, Kingussie, Inverness, Fort William, Ballachulish, Tobermory, Easdale, Lochgilphead, Ardrishaig, Inveraray, Portree, Stornoway, the Lewis, Skye, the Western Islands and many other districts".
The Oban Times is part of the Wyvex Media Group, which also publishes The Argyllshire Advertiser (est.
1886) covering Mid Argyll and North Kintyre – known locally as "The Squeak," The Arran Banner (est.