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.
Abacus Mountain Guides
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We know that for the vast majority of people right now the mountains are not within their local area but as soon as travel opens up you will want to hit the ground running. Make sure your skills are up to scratch and you know how to plan a safe and enjoyable winter mountain walk so you can...
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Climbing Ben Nevis during the winter months can be incredibly challenging but if you get it right, your experience on the UK's highest mountain can also be very rewarding. Having the right kit with you, and knowing how to use it, could be the difference between having a safe and enjoyable...
West Ardnamurchan Community Council
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WEST ARDNAMURCHAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL (WACC) DRAFT MINUTE OF THE MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 18 January 2021 AT 7PM (via MS Teams) 1. Welcome and apologies Present: Chair - Rosie Curtis (RC); Vice Chair - Jessie Colquhoun (JC) Secretary - Jim Frame (JF); Treasurer - Mairi Hunter (MH) Gill Calver (GC...
Treshnish Farm
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January has been a mostly pleasant month, with some exceptional calm and cold days. The island is still in Level 3 whilst the mainland is in Level 4, effectively full lockdown. Sadly all our mainland guests have had to cancel, but we are allowed island guests and it has been lovely...
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We were very lucky to have clear skies the other night, which coincided with some strong solar activity! It seems like a long time since we had a good display. The arc was very strong and I could see the pillars dancing like net curtains against the dark sky though I couldn't see the colours...
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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A report on botanical activities in vice-county 104 during July-Dec 2020 is here. Meanwhile, I am isolating at home with only the white-tailed eagles, otters, sparrowhawks etc. to watch….
Arisaig Community Trust
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Shorefront Update – January 2021FAO of Arisaig residents and businesses – we have been disappointed to hear that our grant application to the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund has been unsuccessful. On the positive side...
The Oban Times
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Mary then set up a page on Justgiving for the Sue Ryder Charity, which offers palliative care and bereavement and mental health counselling. The post Plockton innkeeper Mary raises over £1,400 for charity appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A University of Edinburgh, RuralCovidLife study, has examined the psychological, social and financial effects of the pandemic in rural areas. The post Funding required to halt Highlands and Islands social isolation crisis appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The UK’s largest ferry operator has become the first Scottish company to be awarded a Level 2 Social Value Quality Mark with recognition of its CalMac Community Fund. The post CalMac rewarded for community commitment appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Trypanophobia can affect up to 10 per cent of the population and 20 per cent also have a general fear or dislike of needles. The post Local advice for those with a fear of needles appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Shopping locally has become one of the key messages in the pandemic – and now two Argyll entrepreneurs have come up with a practical way of helping local businesses in tough economic times. Kirsten Henderson, aged 31, from Lochgilphead, and Oliver Windham-Wright, aged 37, originally from Oban...
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'Nobody got hurt and for us that's absolutely the main thing. Buildings are buildings and people are people,' says general manager of Inverawe Smokery. The post Taynuilt smokery pledges quick comeback after fire appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Claims that businesses are not getting grants quickly enough are contested by the Scottish Government. The post Tourism jobs concern amid government grants row appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Funding will be shared by Orkney, Shetland and Na h-Eileanan Siar – all of which are wholly covered by level 3 coronavirus (Covid-19) restrictions. The post Comhairle welcomes extra Covid support island businesses appeared first on The Oban Times.
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There will be lots of opportunities for people who live and, once permitted, visit Ardnamurchan to get involved including two, two week long, archaeological excavations taking place around Camas Nan Geall. The post Monumental effort for Ardnamurchan project appeared first on The Oban Times.
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There will be lots of opportunities for people who live and, once permitted, visit Ardnamurchan to get involved including two, two week long, archaeological excavations taking place around Camas Nan Geall. The post Monumental effort for Ardnamurchan project appeared first on The Oban Times.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Scottish Economy faces darkest stage before dawn of vaccination (Saturday, January 16, 2021 - 23:56)Latest SCC Quarterly Economic Results Key highlights: Pre-Brexit manufacturing sales: A rise in demand from export markets ahead of end of year changes to trading rules boosted sales for manufacturers although domestic sales remained weak. Lockdown effects: Tourism sector businesses in fight for...
Hunter Mountaineering Courses and Guiding
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26th January 2010. No. 6 Gully, Aonach Dubh, West Face In 2010 my last day of work in South Wales was on the 17th Jan. I then drove to Scotland to start my winter season on the 21st January. After some days of work I had a fun day out with Matt Leggett on the 26th on No. 6 Gully. This is what I...
Highland Titles
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This year we are turning Blue Monday (commonly known as the most depressing day of the year) Green and focusing on the power of nature on our mental health. That is why today we are launching our nature and wildlife photography competition to encourage our community to get outdoors (please...
