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 lucky ones across Argyll were RNLI Oban Lifeboat, the Salvation Army, Oban and Mull & Iona Community Hospital, Hope Kitchen, Kerrera Community Hub, Soroba Young Family Group, Mull Safe and Sound, Salen Primary and Pre-sSchool and the Isle of Mull Pony Club. The post Christmas share of sea...
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For Ingrid, born in Mallaig, brought up in Fort William and now living and working in Glenfinnan, the railway has always been present in her life. The post Lochaber musician Ingrid explores iconic rail line in BBC Alba documentary appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron says Gaelic faces many challenges which need to be tackled head on if we want to preserve one of the country's most precious inheritances. The post A future must be secured for the Gaelic language, says Cameron appeared first on The Oban Times.
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'But whatever we do is probably something people would rather sooner do without and I accept that,' admitted Lochaber smelter boss, Brian King. The post Sealed ships and silos part of possible expansion to Corpach port appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A national trade body for Scotland’s seafood sector has warned that ‘millions’ will have been lost during the UK-French border crisis. Seafood Scotland said many companies have seen tonnes of fresh produce bound for the European Christmas market gone to waste and expressed concern...
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The charity work with people who have, or are at risk of developing, life-long health conditions and since the start of Covid restrictions back in March have worked tirelessly to develop and deliver a range of online resources to help the Healthy Options community. The post HO, HO, HO, and a very...
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'Band of rain, sleet and snow followed by wintry showers,' warns Met Office. The post Snow and ice warning issued appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A small farewell 'do', with S6 piper Andrew Orr, was held but Flo insisted she should still be with the pupils, demonstrating the care and respect she has for them all. The post Lochaber High’s Flo finally calls time on her school days! appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Looking to escape the city scene Jason and Yvonne Lancaster moved to the island in 2018 and, following a chance conversation with a crofter friend, are now the proud guardians of 13 orphan lambs. The post Meet the flockers – and their woolly family appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Tiny Treasures Baby Bank helps provide vital supplies to families and mums. The post Baby bank charity is a lifesaver for new mums appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Unique Scottish project is helping people with dementia during pandemic. The post Eyes down, doggy bingo is in town appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Nets became entangled in old scallop lines and lanterns which were an early attempt at farming scallops and had been abandoned 20 years ago. The post Mallaig Harbour Authority flags up dangers of abandoned scallop gear appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Market Co-ordinator Alicia Hendrick said: 'So proud that we were able to run these outdoor markets and help folk locally to see their neighbours from a social distance, and create a safe space to buy and sell for local producers and customers. The post Mull producers’ outdoor market pride...
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Last year The Oban Times published some of mum Naomi's photographs of son Finn wreaking havoc and it was such fun, here is a taste of just some of the mischief he got up to for Christmas 2020. The post Finn the elf gets up to mischief – again! appeared first on The Oban Times.
Treshnish Farm
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Tupping has finished. All the ewes have been put through the fank, they have been checked over and given a bolus with Cobalt and Selenium in it, plus a drench against liver fluke. Our first Christmas here in 1994, the ewes were all out on the hill and the tups were out on the hill with...
Craigard Croft
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Red deer stagJust before the first Covid19 lockdown in March last year I posted a blog about Scotland having too many deer after a doubling of our deer population in the last 60 years Too many deer.... too few trees . Since then before our latest lockdown I've been deer stalking (...
Alan Kimber Mountaineering
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A short ten mile circuit of Loch Oich Not far from Fort William. Garmin Map link. The post Loch Oich circuit appeared first on Alan Kimber Mountaineering.
Hunter Mountaineering Courses and Guiding
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Christmas 2010. Found Santa on the 24th Dec. Back in 2010, in mid December, I set off to Argentina to co-lead a trip on Aconcagua.This photo was taken at the base camp at 4200m, on the 24th Dec. On the 25th Dec we did our load carry, of 20kg, to Camp 1 at 5100m. It took 7 hours to get up and 2...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Scottish Government have announced a targeted funding package for tourism and hospitality businesses across Scotland. Businesses are set to benefit from a £104.3 million package of support in the New Year, more details will be announced soon. The funding, announced after the extension of the...
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Scotland will significantly tighten protections against Coronavirus (COVID-19) to prevent the spread of the new, highly contagious strain of the virus. Following confirmation that the new variant of COVID-19 spreads substantially more quickly, the First Minister announced on Saturday 19th December...
