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The latest news from the sheep on the street

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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

  • Christmas cheer at Rockfield party (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 13:04)
    Santa was one of the guests having a Christmas cracker of a time at a party organised at The Rockfield Centre for the Oban area branch of Downs Syndrome Scotland The post Christmas cheer at Rockfield party appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Remote Corrour inspires Highland Book Prize longlist title (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 12:50)
    The titles on the list will now be considered by the Judging Panel, which will announce the shortlist in April 2023. The winning title will be awarded in May 2023. The post Remote Corrour inspires Highland Book Prize longlist title appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Nurseries help clear former education office of books (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 12:45)
    Early Learning Centres were invited to help themselves to books and resources as part of a continued clear-out  at Argyll and Bute’s former education services office in Oban. From baby board books to illustrated picture stories and other learning aids, teachers and nursery workers were able...
  • Oban lights up at Hogmanay (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 12:26)
    This year's New Year display will be set off by Fireworx Scotland from inside the iconic McCaig's Tower. The post Oban lights up at Hogmanay appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Scottish BAFTA win for Seil film director (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 12:23)
    Lizzie MacKenzie's Scottish BAFTA The Hermit of Treig follows the life of meticulous diarist and avid photographer Ken Smith  who has spent the past four decades living alone in the Scottish Highlands in a log cabin near Loch Treig, known as 'the lonely loch.' The post Scottish BAFTA win for Seil...
  • Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 12:16)
    Politicians, community leaders, emergency services and local church leaders send their Christmas messages The post Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Announcements – 22nd December, 2022 (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 11:42)
        DEATHS DONALDSON – Anne Nelson Clark. (Edinburgh). Died at home. Anne, dearly loved daughter to the late Dr Bruce Donaldson, and sister to David. Funeral service private. Family flowers only please. JONES – (Fort Augustus). Peacefully in her home, The Parish Manse, Fort...
  • Winter plan to keep Argyll and Bute moving (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 11:30)
    Argyll and Bute Council’s winter roads’ maintenance plan is up and running to tackle the worst of the cold weather ahead. You can help keep yourself safe by following the council’s daily action plan so you know what overnight road conditions are likely to be and what the council’s gritting...
  • Appreciation: Donald Angus Cameron (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 10:57)
    Donald Silver as he was better known by colleagues and friends was a deer stalker, spending most of his life amongst the hills where he finally bade his farewell. The post Appreciation: Donald Angus Cameron appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Long closures coming for Connel Bridge (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 10:55)
    The historic A828 Connel Bridge will undergo 'essential improvements' in 2024 'to ensure the iconic structure’s lasting durability', but it will lead to 'significant periods of closures', says BEAR Scotland The post Long closures coming for Connel Bridge appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Luing children hoping for best Christmas gift ever (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 10:27)
    An urgent letter along with photos, children's paintings and community signatures has been sent to Argyll and Bute CEO Pippa Milne calling directly on her to help reinstate a safe door-to-door school minibus transport service that they used to have. The post Luing children hoping for best Christmas...
  • CalMac registers first loss after years of profit (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 10:11)
    Ferry operator CalMac made a multi-million pound loss in the financial year 2021-22 - its first in five years at least, the latest accounts show The post CalMac registers first loss after years of profit appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Jingle all the way at High School dance (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 10:07)
    The event was a great success with pupils dancing the night away to music from ceilidh band Rhuvaal, former pupil DJ Sam Coates and local band Chunks. The post Jingle all the way at High School dance appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Speak up and join the club (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 09:52)
    Oban Speakers Club  has decreased in numbers to just seven, partly due to the pandemic, but if more members sign up its future will be brighter The post Speak up and join the club appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Ride and dip for school trip (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 09:24)
    Also, splash out if you dare on New Year's day with a dip at Tralee Beach, Benderloch, at 11am. This event is also raising funds to help send youngsters from Lochnell, Appin, Lismore, Dunbeg and Kilmore primary schools off on a P7 year  residential trip to Lochgoilhead next year. The post Ride and...
  • Strictly speaking Hamza is just champion! (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 09:01)
    The large gathering at Kilchoan Community Hall were ecstatic when their friend and neighbour lifted the famous glitterball trophy in Saturday Night's Strictly Come Dancing live final. The post Strictly speaking Hamza is just champion! appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Nevis Hill Walking Club, Saturday December 24 – Loch Leven (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 08:48)
    A shapely conical peak seen end-on from the Ballachulish Bridge. The ascent is short but unremittingly steep, with outstanding views throughout. The post Nevis Hill Walking Club, Saturday December 24 – Loch Leven appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • View from the Chamber (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 08:24)
    Lochaber Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone an enjoyable festive period and New Year. The post View from the Chamber appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Mallaig trawler skipper died trying to rescue crewman, say marine investigators (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 08:21)
    The report also said the skipper’s action to reach down to help the crewman was  'without thought for his own safety or the consequences'. The post Mallaig trawler skipper died trying to rescue crewman, say marine investigators appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • A feast of festive frivolities (Thursday, December 22, 2022 - 08:20)
    Lochaber Alzheimers Group, Care Lochaber and the Sixth Lochaber Scouts enjoyed some pre Christmas merriment last week. The post A feast of festive frivolities appeared first on The Oban Times.

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