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 closures create a 180 mile detour for people either side of Loch Etive, and a tragedy for a local theatre group, which had to put cast up in a B&B to keep its show on the road The post ‘It’s a pantomime’: Connel Bridge night closures change for Dickens classic appeared...
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After last Wednesday night's rally, a spokesperson for the Yes Lochaber independence campaign group gave their reaction to the Lochaber Times. The post Indy ref refusal ruling sees protestors take to Fort William streets appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mr MacDonald, who is also the owner of MacDonald Armouries in the Scottish Borders, has taken a particular interest in the Siege of Fort William and will outline the story of the 15-day conflict. The post Jacobite siege of Cow Hill the focus for next local history society event appeared first on...
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Argyll and Bute had second highest remand rate in Scotland, as Scottish courts struggle to process a backlog of cases following the pandemic The post Argyll’s remand rates second worst in Scotland appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Representatives from community benefit trusts and energy co-operatives attended the annual Falck Renewables Sustainable Communities Forum. The post Community groups gather in Fort Augustus to discuss opportunities and challenges appeared first on The Oban Times.
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PoliceScotland today launched its Dementia Safeguarding Tag, supporting anyone in the region living with dementia and their families. Argyll and West Dunbartonshire Police Division have seen an increase in calls from members of the public who have found someone appearing lost, confused or...
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The Scottish Government's late roll-out of superfast broadband may not now be completed until 2028, seven years' late, the council leader on business development has said, as she updated councillors on digital boosts for Coll, Iona, Islay, Tiree and Kerrera The post Digital boosts for Coll, Iona,...
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The time taken by council officers to determine planning applications has risen to 16 weeks, above their target of 11 weeks, a paper before Argyll and Bute Council has revealed The post Planning backlog gets longer appeared first on The Oban Times.
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If agreed, the new UHI college will be vested on 1 August 2023. The post Consultation showed ‘significant support’ for college merger appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Councillor Glynis Sinclair, chairperson of Highland Council's Housing and Property Committee, said the FW2040 ambitions for the town have now taken a step closer with the first phase of the Blar Mor development welcoming new tenants. The post First HHA tenants move into new homes at landmark Blar...
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The newly registered tartan celebrates the beauty of our seas and the historical and ongoing discoveries made by marine scientists in Scotland. The post SAMS Ocean Explorer Tartan launched during Oban Winter Festival appeared first on The Oban Times.
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'Islay's smallest distillery' - the island's 13th so far - has been approved by councillors The post Islay’s 13th distillery gets green light appeared first on The Oban Times.
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New MP constituency boundaries binned by Highland Council have been welcomed by its neighbouring authority in Argyll The post Councils diverge on MP boundary changes appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Outer Hebrides-based charitable organisation have given a grant of £500 towards a Christmas party which will take place on December 16. The post Point and Sandwick Trust boosts toddler group appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mowi's £15million upgrade to its fish farm plant in Fort William is getting a £2million boost from ministers for state of the art robotics The post £2M boost for fish farm’s robotic Highland plant appeared first on The Oban Times.
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'Diificult choices' lie ahead about what services to save The post Council facing £35M budget gap over five years appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A82 near the Stoneymollan roundabout The post Appeal following fatal crash on the A82 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The shed was constructed by joiners Cian MacPhee and Ali Banks. The post St Bride’s children play active role in bike shed construction appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Qualified tour guide members from all over Scotland gathered in Highland Cinema to hear the reassuring news that visitor numbers planning to come to Scotland look very healthy. The post Fort William extends hand of hospitality to tourism group appeared first on The Oban Times.
West Coast Mountain Guides
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Dave: After a successful and busy summer helping many guest achieve their objectives, it’s been great to make the most of the quiet autumn and get away on my own adventures. I’m just back from two weeks in Wadi Rum, an adventure climbing Mecca with big sand stone walls, perfect corners...
