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.
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Around 40 Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) workers have secured a pay rise after an unanimous vote by Unite the Union members. The post New pay deal for Northern Lighthouse Board workers appeared first on The Oban Times.
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With a significant 15-year career in the energy sector, Dan Morrison has worked in a number of roles from his base in the Western Isles The post Determined Dan hailed a hero at fuel poverty awards appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A ballet teacher accused of sexual offences against his students has claimed the former pupils formed a conspiracy against him. The post Ballet teacher claims conspiracy made against him by former pupils appeared first on The Oban Times.
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New project launches 7 small electrical recycling banks ILM Highland today unveils its plans for its Small Electrical Recycling banks campaign across the Highlands. This new phase of the project will launch in the hope that 110,743 households in the local community will get behind its drive to...
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The gig at Ardgour Hall this Saturday, December 9, will be banjo player Garry Finlayson’s swansong after 38 years with the band. The post Music legends Shooglenifty bid farewell to Banjax appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Nevis Radio has been busy this month – proudly supporting Lochaber Chamber of Commerce with a range of lights for their events. This finished off with the Chamber’s Gala dinner at the Kings House which was lit in colours from their logo. This was also added to by the use of some custom Gobo...
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The National Trust for Scotland is inviting anyone who has visited Glenfinnan in the past two years, or who lives in the local area, to tell it about their experience and share their thoughts on how to improve that experience. The conservation charity, which cares for Glenfinnan Monument and...
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The Scottish Government has announced financial support for areas elsewhere in Scotland recovering from the flooding impact of Storm Babet, Argyll and Bute Council has raised our region's need for support too. The post Argyll seeks a share of storm funding appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A report has found that alcohol played a role in an incident that saw a 5,344 tonne cargo ship ran aground near the Isle of Skye. The post Alcohol played role in Little Minch ship grounding appeared first on The Oban Times.
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MacPhee and Partners, Solicitors & Estate Agents, Fort William, Oban and Tiree, are delighted to share that they were crowned winners of the prestigious category of ‘High Street Firm of the Year’ at The Herald Law Awards of Scotland in November. The ceremony in Glasgow was attended by over 300...
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Just three years after opening its doors in September 2020, Highland Cinema, Fort William has been named ‘UK Cinema of the Year 2023’ at a high profile ‘Big Screen Awards’ ceremony held in London at the end of November. The Big Screen Awards recognises and celebrates achievements in the UK cinema...
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United Auctions, Stirling, Wednesday November 22, sold 496 store cattle and young bulls and 200 out of spec cattle, cast cows and bulls. Bullocks (202) – averaged 279.65p to 329.10p per kg for a 474kg LIMX from Dalmahoy and to £1890 for a 730g AAX from Kittymuirhill. Dairy Bullocks (11) – averaged...
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On Wednesday 22nd November 2023, Alvance British Aluminium, reopened the Monessie Suspension Bridge, connecting both banks of the scenic river Spean. Under their proactive, sustainable management strategy, together with their sister company, JAHAMA Highland Estates, they have been collectively...
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Caledonian Marts Ltd, Stirling, Thursday November 23, Christmas Show and Sale of PRIME Cattle and OTM Cattle. Caledonian Marts Ltd sold 189 cattle comprising of 121 Prime Bullocks, heifers and young bulls and 68 OTM cattle. Show judging was in the able hands of Geoff Nutter of Bowland Foods,...
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United Auctions, Oban, Tuesday November 21, sold 1571 ewes and lambs at its sale at Oban Livestock Centre. “At the final sheep sale of the season, a show of long keeping lambs met an increased demand and customers would return home happy with their day’s trading. Feeding ewes would meet...
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The passing of Dr John Adamson, on November 11 at the age of 87, is indeed a huge and sad loss to Kyle and Lochalsh, the communities which he served as a dedicated and highly respected general practitioner for almost 30 years. The post APPRECIATION: Dr John Adamson of Kyle appeared first on The...
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A public vote to name the two new ferries that will serve the Isle of Harris and North Uist has been launched. The post Vote to name new Little Minch ferries appeared first on The Oban Times.
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More than 4,000 visitors went along last year to admire the trees of all shapes, sizes and great designs from groups, families, schools and organisations - organisers are hoping for even bigger numbers at the 2023 festival The post Tree-mendous festival at St Conan’s appeared first on The...
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Possession of a controlled substance At 10.15pm on Saturday November 25, at the Lochawe Hotel, Lochawe, police detained a man, aged 30, under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 for the purpose of a search. This revealed he was in possession of herbal cannabis. The man was charged with the offence and a...
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Christmas and New Year are well-known to be the busiest times of the year for a lot of people and although not everyone will be dashing about posting cards, wrapping and delivering gifts and partaking in festive jollities - Argyll and Bute Council's timing of the consultation is not as generous...
