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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The 2015 American Gold Buffalo 50-dollar coin languished among other foreign rejects from the charity’s coin counting machine for several weeks before being sent as part of an overseas collection to Xchange Master. The post Gold Buffalo coin glitters for air ambulance charity appeared first on The...
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Levy payers will have a chance to get their say from 7-9pm on Thursday December 14 in the Argyll Arms, Main Street, Campbeltown. The post QMS levy workshop date for Campbeltown appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on the A83 near Tarbert. The post Woman dies after two vehicle crash appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Scottish Water has advised residents of Appin to expect disruption to the water supply as they repair a burst pipe. The post Water supply disrupted in Appin appeared first on The Oban Times.
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I’ve been asked several times whether I thought the Zoe App and testing were worthwhile. The short answer is “yes”. The long answer is more nuanced.Zoe is a system of personalised nutrition. Sign up and you get access to a phone App and a box of stuff comes in the mail....
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Farm pension scheme statement y-e 30-4-23 signed The post The Ardtornish Farm Pension Scheme appeared first on Ardtornish Estate.
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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,...