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.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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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...
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.
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Community to explore buyout of rewilding estate.
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A man has been arrested after a dog was mauled and killed in Spean Bridge.
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Campbeltown Lifeboat Station was the 165th RNLI visit on 81-year-old Derek Adams’ charity trek around Britain.
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A scheme that has awarded hundreds of thousands of pounds to projects across Argyll and Bute is set to benefit Tarbert’s footballers, as well as Islay’s swimming pool users and the island’s youngest children.
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The supposed cover-up was not what it seemed.
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The Granite City will remain the home of British energy despite push for Inverness to take the mantle.
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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I have been away but there are things to report: Skye Botany Group went to Ord in search of uncommon plants not recorded in the 10 km square NG61 since before 2000: Atriplex praecox (Early Orache), Epipactis helleborine (Broad-leaved Helleborine) and Orobanche alba (Thyme Broomrape). There was...
