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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At an event recognising 60 years of providing search and rescue services on peaks and glens, a mountain rescue team (AMRT) paid homage to the selfless efforts of its volunteers.
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Thanks to a new Seychelles mural in Oban, there is a little corner of the town where the sun always shines.
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A man appeared so intoxicated that bar staff walked him to a taxi rank to get home but he then decided to forego the taxi and drove himself instead.
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Former police area commander prepares to step out on charity challenge to help give Carradale youngsters the playpark they deserve.
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Nearly 50 musicians took to the stage for Oban’s 2024 Fiddlers Rally at the Argyllshire Gathering Hall
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The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch will instead throw her weight behind John Swinney’s bid.
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Yet another store has closed its doors in Lochgilphead.
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Plans to convert a former church on Mull into a music studio have hit the right note with council chiefs.
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Would you like your own private island retreat? If so, Sanda Island, off Kintyre’s south coast, is up for grabs.
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Arran Cancer Support Trust (ArCaS) has secured two rooms in Brodick which will help the charity manage its operations and effectively engage with people who have cancer concerns in an uplifting and supportive environment.
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Musicians from various churches across Campbeltown have been busy rehearsing for Springbank Church’s new event – Springbank Connect.
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A man thanked Sheriff Euan Cameron at the April sitting of Campbeltown Sheriff Court for denying him bail.
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Potential drug driving, trying to pervert the course of justice and breaching bail conditions have been among police incidents.
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Lochaber National Park No More, the campaign group opposed to establishing a national park in Lochaber, has repeated calls to scrap the idea following the end of the Bute House Agreement.
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An Oban RNLI fundraiser and artist is supporting the charity’s annual Mayday appeal by offering a limited edition signed print of the area’s new lifeboat for people to buy.
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Quick-thinking bar worker Lucy Anderson saved a customer from choking after employing a lifesaving technique she learned years ago.
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The Fort William Town Team is seeking helpers for town centre tidy days and hanging basket sponsorship in its quest to keep Fort William beautiful.
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Lady Dorrian said Post Office agents spoke to people suspected of stealing cash from the company at a time when they were experiencing distress.
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Promoting and celebrating Gaelic in Argyll was the focus of a special gathering at the Corran Halls in Oban
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The former finance secretary is considered one of the frontrunners to take over from Humza Yousef following his resignation on Monday.