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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Beautiful photographs by Aileen Gillies showing Argyll at its best.
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Supporters will be turning out at Lochgilphead’s MS Centre to cheer Scott McMillan on.
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HIE staff and board members are recognised for improving their knowledge of the impact of carbon and carbon costs on the organisation.
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Anam Cara Fasgadh’s butterfly release will be at Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds on Saturday May 18.
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Co-op members have the chance to choose local causes to win funds.
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Here is a ready-made list of services here in Argyll that can help you live well.
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Coastal defences, a saved school, an appeal for more homes, outcome of a ferry users survey and concerns about plans for a black-coloured clad bothy, were among items on Luing Community Council’s latest agenda.
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Construction is under way at the Kintyre port to make the changes needed to accommodate Islay’s two new ferries.
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Nationwide Shut out Scammers campaign launched by Trading Standards Scotland and Police Scotland to empower consumers to avoid doorstep scams
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North Ayrshire Council is reminding residents and businesses to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and has warned that offenders who misuse public bins can be fined up to £500.
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High winds gusting at over 57mph failed to deter loyal supporters at this year’s daffodil tea at Lochranza and Catacol Village Hall.
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Motorists area being warned to expect longer than normal journey times after a lorry overturned at the Rest & Be Thankful, restricting traffic travelling in both directions at Loch Restil.
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The second of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow has been launched after a bottle of Ardgowan blended malt whisky was smashed on its bow.
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After a backlash, the Scottish Government has pledged extra cash to secure 27 jobs working to save the Gaelic language
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When Mackenzie Construction opened their programme for community works, Achnamara Village Hall applied to have the car park resurfaced and an access ramp installed.
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Nearly 170 young people from Oban, Lorn and beyond enjoyed an action-packed week of music, art, dance and Gaelic culture as Fèis Latharna’s Easter Fèis celebrated its 30th anniversary.
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A mooring association has been set up to take the project to fruition.
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Holyrood’s net zero, energy and transport committee is urging people to help scrutinise the Scottish Government’s Land Reform bill which sets out reforms which aim to change the pattern of land ownership in rural and island communities.
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Officers detail alleged offnces in weekly round-up.
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Charity shop shuts after years in town.