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.
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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To finish off the Skye Botany Group season Joanna arranged two loch visits. Firstly, we went to Loch Cleap in the north of Skye to try and re-find Elatine hexandra (Six-stamened Waterwort), last seen there in 1974, and to re-visit a Sparganium that I had put down as S. emersum (Unbranched Bur-reed...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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SSEN Transmission, the electricity transmission network provider for the north of Scotland, has welcomed its biggest ever intake of new graduates this week. Held at a special induction into the company in their Perth headquarters, the 46 new graduates – the largest ever intake – were welcomed...
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A new sustainability strategy has been launched by SSEN Transmission to underline its commitment to leaving a positive legacy for people, the environment, the economy and the planet. Head-quartered in Perth and with a network stretching across the north of Scotland, SSEN Transmission plays a...
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The Highland Council will soon be carrying out improvement works at Monzie Square in Fort William and its junction with Middle Street, as well as Fraser Square to the High Street as shown in the drawing below. The planned upgrades include resurfacing, footway improvements, dropped kerbs and...
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Lochaline Quartz Sand Ltd is home to Europe’s only underground sand mine, nestled on the scenic shores of Loch Aline. While most silica sand extraction worldwide occurs through surface quarrying, Lochaline’s unique mine preserves the natural beauty of the landscape, operating with minimal...
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New Weekend Brunch Service Highland Cinema is now serving fantastic brunch options every weekend from 9am-12pm! Check out the menu on the Highland Cinema website and book a table by calling 01397 609696. Menu: https://highlandcinema.co.uk/cafe-bar/ The Big Bike Film Night 2024. Tuesday 8th October...
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At New Connections, exciting opportunities and events are on the horizon, designed to empower the youth and foster community spirit in Lochaber. From joining the Youth Advisory Board to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone! Join the Youth Advisory Board: Empower Your Community! Are...
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Scottish Canals are proud supporters of the Great Glen Way. Walkers, cyclists and kayakers undertaking human powered journeys along ‘the Glen’ can rent access to Scottish Canals’ customer facilities by ‘hiring’ a key for the duration of their trip. Scottish Canals are looking for a local outlet,...
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Today, many organisations – big and small – face the challenge of managing change to respond to market dynamics. Businesses in the Highlands are no exception to this, whether it is digital adoption, business restructuring or brand repositioning. However, with as many as 70% of...
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Boosting Economic Growth Two alternative protein ventures and an educational digital children’s game about business, are some of the research and development projects awarded funding through the Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst Fund (IICF). The fund was set up by Interface and Scottish...
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Scotica Film was delighted to premiere their latest documentary, Finding Bo, at the Montrose Land x Sea festival recently. The film was honoured with the Northern Light Award for Best Scottish Film, recognising its captivating story and stunning portrayal of Scotland’s wildlife. Finding Bo is a...
Treshnish Farm
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After a pretty wet summer September has given us some warmth and lovely dry days. September is a busy month on the farm. Long days in the fank sorting lambs in preparation for the weekly or fortnightly trips to market in Oban. Early starts loading lambs into the livestock trailer...
The Oban Times
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The fundraising efforts of a Clachan resident have been recognised at the Scottish Parliament.
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A burst water main has caused the last-minute closure of Lochgilphead Joint Campus just before classes were due to start this morning.
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Investigations are under way but the firm has said its plant is not the cause of the scenes which have shocked locals.
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The A85 has reopened following a two car accident at Pennyfuir.
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Patrols were stepped up over the weekend as part of a new operation to make the area safer.
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The body of a man was found on the shoreline near Lunga, Craignish, during the evening of Saturday September 28.
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Because of high winds today and tomorrow, the MV Hebridean Isles Ardrossan to Brodick route will run to and from Troon instead, alongside the MV Alfred.
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Licensing chiefs have given a family-friendly boost to a Lochranza hotel.
