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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The virtual meeting saw retiring chair, Duncan Gibson, presented with a special memento to mark his standing down as chair of the community council after 15 years in the 'hot seat'. The post Duncan calls it a day after 15 years at helm of Glenfinnan council appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Oban’s Sheriff has warned the community that those who join in assaults on behalf of friends will be held just as responsible for any injuries. Sheriff Patrick Hughes was speaking as he sentenced two young Oban men for their roles in an ‘ugly’ assault at an Oban pub on Boxing Day...
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Priority groups for the new jabs include include elderly care home residents and staff, frontline health and social care workers and a number of other groups who are at risk of serious harm and death from the virus. The post First COVID-19 vaccinations in Scotland take place appeared first on The...
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The first young salmon reared at Scottish Sea Farms’ new hatchery at Barcaldine have now been harvested and delivered to customers around the world. The fish were transferred a year ago from the £58 million state-of-the-art hatchery near Loch Creran to the company’s Loch Nevis C farm for on-growing...
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Mrs Davidson said: 'I understand that the First Minister is taking a cautious approach in deciding the changes to be made to levels tomorrow. However, I would continue to urge her to permit household visits in the Highlands as soon as possible. The post Council leader urges Sturgeon to reconsider...
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Earlier this year a major study into the use of Gaelic in island communities concluded that the language will fall into obsolescence unless significant changes are made in approach and strategy. The post Over 60 delegates at Skye and Raasay Gaelic consultation event appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Christmas Eve is the deadline for applications for the ten-hour permanent post being advertised by Argyll and Bute Council. The post Taynuilt seeks school crossing patroller appeared first on The Oban Times.
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'...please take a few minutes to brush or wipe off boots, bike wheels, tent pegs and even your dog’s paws before and after a visit to any woodland' The post Urgent larch felling will change well-loved landscapes appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The north end of the Old Military Road, near its junction with the A83 from 8pm, will close on Tuesday until 5am on Wednesday. The post Roadworks to now shut the OMR on Tuesday night appeared first on The Oban Times.
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SLT 4-1 Rothesay Brandane The post Maclellan and Forbes form striking partnership appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Regional Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant MSP wants to see the 10.30am policy to become common knowledge. The post Later NHS appointments give more time to travel appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Board and staff at the first class fitness facility remain resolute despite the pressures that the coronavirus pandemic has brought. The post Tricky times muddy the water for Atlantis Leisure appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Police Scotland is running a major campaign to help people protect themselves from fraud - which has become one of the most commonly experienced crimes in the country. The post Anti-fraud campaign launched appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Deer fence to go up to protect new trees being planted which will help stabilise the soil on the slopes above the A83. The post Tree planting part of solution for A83 landslips appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A total of five fire appliances and crews were rushed to the scene of the fire in the town's Station Square after the alarm was raised around 3.55am. The post Historic Fort building gutted by early hours blaze appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Race to Dubai finale, the DP World Tour Championship is Bob's final chance this season to break into the world's top 50 and secure a place in April's US Masters. The post Rollercoaster ride in Dubai for Bob appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The proposals will be put before the council’s policy and resources committee at its meeting via Skype on Thursday (December 10). The post New Year jobs worry in council budget plan appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Local businessman's offer to step in and help is turned down, hears meeting of Oban Community Council. The post Call to reopen Ganavan toilets at weekends appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Christine Muir had not painted since high school but when she was given a Creativity in Care pack it transformed her life. The post Caring Christine rediscovers her arty side appeared first on The Oban Times.
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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James Merryweather posts videos on YouTube under the AuchtertyreAcademy imprint that may be of interest e.g. BLUEBELL deconstructing the English Jacinth. Part 1: IdentityBLUEBELL deconstructing the English Jacinth. Part 2: Life HistoryBRAINWAVE OR PIPEDREAM? will tree planting save us from...
