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The latest news from the sheep on the street

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
    Ancient tree inspectors needed in the north (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 13:10)
    A chance to get out and about while helping important research.
  • The Oban Times
    Lead bidder identified for small vessels contract to serve islands (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 12:52)
    Decision sees bid from Scottish yard rebuffed.
  • The Oban Times
    Glen Sannox removed from service after crack found in hull (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 12:43)
    Sailings to and from Arran are impacted.
  • The Oban Times
    Decision due on controversial caravan park (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 11:49)
    Councillors have been recommended to approve partly retrospective plans for extensions and alterations at an Oban caravan park.
  • The Oban Times
    Businesses fear 'half of them could go bust' if visitor levy is introduced (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 11:28)
    Replace the visitor levy with a flat rate tax for international tourists, businesses urge the Scottish Government
  • The Oban Times
    Concerned Oban Library users speak out over cuts to hours (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 11:15)
    Live Argyll has addressed rising concerns about the significant reduction in Oban Library’s opening hours.
  • The Oban Times
    Argyll and Bute Council approves houses demolition plan (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 10:12)
    Prior approval has been granted for the demolition of four buildings on a residential site at Strachur.
  • The Oban Times
    Unique marine exhibition in Oban believed to be world first (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 10:08)
    The hidden beauty of Mid Argyll’s marine environment is being showcased at a unique exhibition in Oban – thought to be the first of its kind in the world.
  • The Oban Times
    Islands sees rise in second-home owners registering as full-time residents after council tax change (Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 10:07)
    Luing has seen an increase in the number of people changing their council tax status from part to full-time residency since bills went up
  • The Oban Times
    Standards high as young Lochaber writers put pen to paper (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 18:49)
    Bumper entry for 2025 Lochaber Rotary Young Writer competition.
  • The Oban Times
    Tributes paid to well-respected nurse and accomplished Gaelic singer (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 17:05)
    It was with great sadness that the community learned of the unexpected death of Iain MacPherson, a dedicated member of the Campbeltown Hospital team.
  • The Oban Times
    Watch: island school mixes rock protest song into champion piping tune (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 16:25)
    Silverware and cash sailed back to the Hebrides this week after the school pipe band championships - despite the ferry troubles, which inspired a song of its own
  • Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
    Scottish Pharmacy Group Extends Partnership With Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland  (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 16:08)
    Right Medicine Pharmacy has named Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland as its charity partner for 2025.  This is the second year in a row that the independent pharmacy group, which has 43 pharmacies across Scotland, has raised funds for CHSS.  Last year, it raised £10,000 through the partnership via...
  • The Oban Times
    Two women in critical condition following A82 crash (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 15:27)
    The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon.
  • The Oban Times
    Council questioned on why it did not consider free land for Mull Campus (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 15:16)
    The offer was made after the site recommendation report was released to the public.
  • The Oban Times
    Islanders' plea to replace "ruinous" school, care home, and hospital (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 12:38)
    "Neglected" islanders are calling for a cross-party meeting to urgently replace Barra and Vatersay’s "unfit" hospital, care home, and school
  • Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
    Stramash Announces Leadership Transition and Organisational Growth Plan (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 11:46)
    Kenny Forsyth, who served as CEO of Stramash since 2020, has moved on from the organisation. During his tenure, Kenny played a key role in stabilising Stramash through Covid, restructuring for growth and building essential management processes. The organisation expresses gratitude for his...
  • The Oban Times
    Scotrail adds active travel carriage to West Highland Line trains (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 10:35)
    Scotrail has extended the length of trains on two services between Glasgow and Fort William through the addition of a bike-friendly Highland Explorer carriage
  • The Oban Times
    McCaig's Tower to shine purple to support epilepsy awareness (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 10:00)
    If you’ve ever wondered why McCaig’s Tower is lit up a certain colour, you now know the reason for one day’s choice.
  • The Oban Times
    Share offer boosts Glenuig Inn community buyout bid (Monday, March 17, 2025 - 08:57)
    A team aiming to raise £700000 to secure a community buyout of the Glenuig Inn has opened a share offer that will run until April 21.

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