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.
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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Last night’s light trap attracted19 moths of 12 different species. Nothing new for July in the garden, but some pretty things e.g: Garden Tiger Lempke’s Gold Spot The trap also attracted a Brown Chafer (Serica brunnea), which I have seen before in the garden and another...
The Oban Times
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Ferry travellers will be asked for their input into proposed improvements at infrastructure at Tayinloan and Gigha needed to accommodate the new hybrid vessel to be introduced as part of Transport Scotland’s Small Vessel Replacement Project.
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Dangerous building notice served at Clachan, North Kintyre.
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Lochgilphead and Tarbert choir has plans for a third in Campbeltown.
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There were two very special visitors to Campbeltown on Thursday July 3 – while King Charles III toured the town, the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ performed at a Kintyre Care Centre open day.
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Janet McLarty’s son Len Brown used entries from his mum’s diary from that time to write the 45-minute play Timber Girl that will be touring three venues this month.
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Two Ardnamurchan High School pupils impressed judges of the 2024/25 Rotary Young Writers competition at both local and national level.
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Detectives involved in the search are investigating the murder of Euan Johnston, 26, who was shot in a targeted attack while he sat in his vehicle in Scotland Street, Glasgow.
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A police operation is underway close to Soroba Quarry with cordons set up and a drone flying above what police have described to nearby workers as a ’scene of crime.’
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The volunteers of Portree RNLI were called to the coast of a neighbouring island on Monday July 7 to assist a yacht which had lost steering.
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A major step forward has been taken in developing a long-awaited integrated transport plan (ITP) for Fort William with the appointment of consultants.
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Funding applications open for Highlands and Islands Climate Festival (Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 12:00)The Highlands and Islands Climate Festival is back for 2025 and Highland communities are being invited to apply for funding.
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A fundraising concert and raffle at Glenuig Hall has brought Glenuig Inn closer to community ownership.
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Local beautician Leanne Mcindewar has been nominated for several awards at this year’s Scottish Beauty Awards.
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Staff at Gigha’s Achamore Gardens have helped nurtured the talents of a Tayinloan man who has been recognised in the 2025 UHI Argyll Student of the Year Awards.
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Creative pupils from Campbeltown Grammar School showcased their impressive literary talents and earned a range of prizes in the Rotary Club of Campbeltown’s Young Writer Competition.
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The 53rd Glengarry Highland Games took place on Saturday July 5, under the rare blessing of mostly dry skies.
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The Kintyre Primestock Breeders Association held its 43rd annual herd competition on Tuesday, July 1, drawing a large turnout and showcasing the area’s finest livestock.
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Organisers praise turn out as an estimated 1,000 people attend Sunday’s event.
Ardtornish Estate and Gardens, Self catering holidays Scotland
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HousekeeperFixed Term Contract: July – Nov inclusive Hours: Average 30 hours per week Pay Award: Between £12 – £13.50 per hour dependent upon experience Closing Date: Friday 25th July 2025 Start Date: Immediate We are looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic housekeeper to join our...
