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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A one-stop shop for engagement about the topics people would like to hear more about, become involved in and stay updated on.
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S4 to S6 pupils at Oban High School had a ball at the much-anticipated Senior Jingles dance.
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Find out what we have for you in this week’s Oban Times.
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The Arran Churches Together foodbank, located in the small hall at Brodick Church in Knowe Road, will be open on various days over the festive season for those needing some help with food supplies.
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With a focus on improving English language skills, navigating UK employment, and working towards obtaining a British driving licence, the group provides vital resources for integration and information sharing.
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Two friends from Oban High School recently went head to head in the Under 18 Academy Performance League.
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Junior Oban High School students jingled all the way at their Christmas dance.
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Argyll MP Brendan O’Hara MP says the no compensation announcement by the Government is "a complete betrayal."
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Councillors have expressed the opinion that the spend of any visitor levy introduced in Argyll and Bute should be delegated to a local level
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The number of resolved anti-social behaviour cases across the Highlands has halved.
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Generous Tesco customers in Campbeltown have been helping spread festive joy by gifting toys to local children in need this Christmas.
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As protestors urge Argyll and Bute Council to scrap its Visitor Levy ahead of a vote, we ask your local councillors what they think about this controversial issue
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The legislative process has begun to tackle the repeated closure of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful.
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An amendment suggesting strengthening the powers of existing local area committees instead won by just five votes.
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I am midway through my term as Provost and it continues to give me great joy and pride as I meet various people and groups across North Ayrshire.
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Oban now has a new Al-Anon group that meets weekly in the town, providing a safe space for people affected by someone else’s drinking to get help.
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The new homes will be the first rental properties to be built on Eigg in 30 years.
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The Kintyre U3A choir brought some festive cheer to Campbeltown’s Argyll Arms Hotel on Thursday December 5, when its annual Christmas carol concert was held.
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Pupils at Campbeltown’s Castlehill and Dalintober primary schools have been getting active in the name of Santa in recent weeks.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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SSEN Transmission is leading the way in nature restoration by becoming the first energy company to partner with nature charity SCOTLAND: The Big Picture to help power nature restoration efforts in the north of Scotland. In a landmark partnership, SSEN Transmission, the electricity transmission...
