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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Council chiefs are considering a restructure of services in Argyll and Bute to help balance the budget after a Kintyre councillor questioned “redundant roles” within the authority.
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The drummer with Arran cover band Dark White has enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by performing with The Killers during a sell-out performance at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
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The Campbell-Watson lifeboat was named with a quaich of Oban whisky poured on the bow in front of 200 people gathered for Saturday’s dedication service.
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Relatives say they have been touched by the outpouring of grief in the community as police continue to probe circumstances behind tragic death.
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The Portsonachan Hotel in Loch Awe on sale for almost £10 million
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Thousands are expected to head to Oban when this year’s Royal National Mòd returns to its historic home for the 17th time.
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Connie McKie from Lamlash Primary school has enjoyed a very successful year by winning a prestigious competition organised by Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) and by being nominated as a finalist in a national competition organised by AtkinsRealis.
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Online Osprey chicks bound for Spain as dad’s catch plummets.
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Four short-term let flats will be built on the site of a Soroba Road guesthouse, if the applicant behind the plan is successful.
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Argyll and Bute MSP Jenni Minto popped by the Rockfield centre on Saturday June 29 as Oban Pride held their first banner making workshop for this years celebrations.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Convenient and Cost-Effective Lodging If you’re looking to accommodate your workforce or subcontractors in the Lochaber area, Waterfront Lodge – Accommodation Only offers reasonable rates during weekdays, providing a fixed cost solution for year-round lodging without surprises. Flexible...
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Safety-Zone, a leading provider of health and safety training, has announced its upcoming schedule of NEBOSH and IOSH courses for professionals in Caithness and the Highlands. These courses are designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep themselves, their...
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The Highland Community Waste Partnership has launched its latest intervention to reduce packaging waste and promote more #ConsciousConsumption. Building on the success of the Highland Cup Movement, this pilot will give businesses the chance to try a returnable food and drinks packaging scheme for...
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Ferguson Transport & Shipping’s Biomass Plant Installation on Isle of Jura In 2022, Ferguson Transport & Shipping, in collaboration with Stoddart Crane Hire, undertook a significant project commissioned by Whyte & Mackay to install a new biomass plant on the Isle of Jura. After...
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The New Connections team are excited to announce that they are undergoing a redesign to create a more rustic, shabby chic vibe, and they need your help! To bring their vision to life, they are seeking donations of various types of furniture and decor items. Specifically, they are looking for:...
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A Journey Through Folklore, Myth, and Inspiration Wise woman, spey wife, bana-bhuidsichean, healer… witch. Intuitive women have been labelled many things over the centuries, and a new trail created by UHI’s Centre for Recreation and Tourism Research (CRTR) aims to share stories and sites connected...
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Brand Audits from Aurora North Strategy consultancy Aurora North is promoting a Brand Audit service to SMEs and organisations in Lochaber. In a dynamic, highly competitive market, continually nurturing and developing your brand is essential. However, brand strategy and good brand management is not...
Arisaig Community Trust
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The Church of Scotland has proposed the sale of the Arisaig Church and adjoining hall. A questionnaire was distributed to 220 homes with an Arisaig postcode to gauge the community’s interest in a potential buy-out and explore how the Church and hall could continue to best serve local needs....
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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More or less as soon as I said no more moth traps in June a dryish night allowed a final try and I caught 25 moths including two new to my June list and one of the group of Minors that need expert determination. Also, on the last day of June, I caught a micro-moth in the garden which turned out to...
