Wild Lochaber Blogs
The latest bleats from the sheep on the street...
Blogs (web logs) and blogspots provide a unique insight into Highland life and nature in Lochaber and The West Highlands.
We have put together a collection of Lochaber blogs to highlight the traditions, culture and wildlife in the various regions, including the West Coast Islands.
We show entries from the last 100 days, organised by region, topic and blog. The titles and text snippets give a taste of each entry with direct links to the main blog entry on the host website. We hope you will find time to explore the full articles and further information on the host blog sites.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions for blogs you would like to see here.
The Oban Times
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Funding worth £281,564.66 has been awarded to 10 organisations within Locahaber, Skye and the Outer Hebrides which will enable 18 new posts across our popular natural sites. The post New funding puts boots on the ground appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Five new nature-based trails featuring some of Argyll’s most beautiful coastal locations launch on Monday (July 25). The self-led trails feature key sites for wild swimming, snorkelling, beach hunts, sunsets and dark skies along Scotland’s Adventure Coast. Argyll and the Isles is a stunning region...
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Threatening behaviour About 11pm on July 17 at Victoria Crescent, Oban a man, aged 29, behaved in a threatening manner towards another male. Police traced the man and he was issued with a Recorded Police Warning. Assault allegation About 3.15am on July 19 at the Isle of Seil, a 47-year-old man...
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The involvement of the young people at Ardnamurchan High School in all forms of wider achievement was also recognised and praised as part of the evening. The post Ardnamurchan High School enjoys reinstated in-person celebration of success appeared first on The Oban Times.
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'Kara has been given a debut senior international GB call-up, on the back of her selection for Team Scotland at the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games,' commented Mr Macleod. The post Kara congratulated on first Team GB selection appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Bob MacIntyre’s gradual return to form continued at the weekend with a top 20 finish in the Cazoo Classic in Southport. The result, following on from his good showing at the British Open the previous week, means the Oban man is once again back inside the world’s top 100. In blustery conditions on...
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The AGM will be held in Kilmallie Community Centre. The post Kilmallie Christmas Lights Fund to hold AGM next month appeared first on The Oban Times.
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There will also be electric bike demonstrations, smoothie bike and the bike kitchen with bike maintenance tips, and information on home composting. The post Kilmallie Community Fridge set for first anniversary celebrations appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Am Bàta is a collaboration between Plockton High School's Technology Department and Ullapool based professional boatbuilder Mark Stockl. The post Unique project sets sail in Plockton appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Councillor Karl Rosie wants the Highland Council to focus on delivering net zero by 2040, with measurable targets along the way. The post New committee focuses on low carbon targets appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Argyll and Bute Council's consultation on the future management of Oban harbour starts for six-weeks from tomorrow July 15 on its website The post Have your say on Oban harbour future appeared first on The Oban Times.
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BID4Oban is about to launch its campaign for reballot that will hopefully see the business community vote in favour of the continuance of the BID from November 2022 to October 2027. The BID proposal to go to ballot was approved at the last meeting before the summer recess of Argyll and Bute Council...
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Tobermory Harbour Association's plan to turn an old fish farm building into an outdoor education centre has been lodged with Argyll and Bute Council The post Plans for watersports hub on Mull appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Which of the three acted like a neighbour? The one who was kind to him (Luke chapter 10: 36,37) The so called “parable of the Good Samaritan” is among the best known loved Bible stories. It is the story Jesus told of the man who was mugged on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho. Two […]...
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The national owner of Islay's ferries and ports is inviting the local community to share their opinion on proposed upgrades at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal The post Last chance to have your say on new Port Ellen ferry hub appeared first on The Oban Times.
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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I have been away but local botany continues….. A report on plant recording in VC104 from January to June 2022 is here. An expedition to collect a sample of Ophioglossum azoricum (Small Adder’s-tongue) for full genome sequencing was successful and has been written up by Max Coleman...
Marc Calhoun
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I was fortunate to have been able to visit one of my favourite islands, Scarp, twice this year. It is a hard island to get to, and most visitors come from passing sailboats, It was a bit busier in the past, for from 1966 to 1971, the island was home to the most remote hostel in Scotland - which was...
Arisaig Community Trust
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We have set up a Crowdfunder to help raise funds for shorefront improvements. Full details of the project can be found by following the link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/arisaig-shorefront-development The fundraiser has the option of donating through the purchase of a Connection Stone (...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has released the latest Business Panel Survey results covering feedback gathering in February and March 2022. A representative view was gathered from a total of 1,017 respondents across multiple sectors and geographies. The survey was carried out against the...
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Lochaber Chamber of Commerce welcomed University of Georgia students to Fort William today, Thursday 14 June, as part of a wider Highlands and Islands visit by the business college students. A hosted session took place at The Lime Tree Hotel & Gallery with speakers from Alvance British...
