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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Brodick Castle’s estimated 360 species of rhododendron are to be counted and catalogued as part of a three-year plant audit project being undertaken by the National Trust for Scotland.
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The Sir John Murray (SJM) and its associated small craft Iona were alerted when the nearby Nitrox, operated by salmon producer Mowi Scotland, experienced difficulties after a rope became entangled in its propeller.
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Campbeltown has always punched well above its weight in terms of creative aptitude and that was abundantly clear during a ‘Campbeltown’s Got Talent’ charity event last weekend.
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Greens and Lib Dems join SNP in Argyll and Bute Council coalition (Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 16:45)On the day the SNP and Greens ended their power deal in the Scottish Government, the two parties have joined forces to run Argyll and Bute Council, alongside the Lib Dems.
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The potential costs and benefits of a campus were outlined in a report setting out the challenges in delivering what is described as ‘one of the most substantial community infrastructure projects on the island in a generation’.
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A Hollywood superstar is coming to Mull to shoot a Netflix series.
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Up to a week of unpaid leave can be taken in 12 months
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Officers detail alleged offences in weekly round-up.
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Ferry operator CalMac has announced MV Caledonian Isles, which has been undergoing extensive repairs since January this year, will not return to service until the end of August.
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Oban hospital has been asked to investigate why an elderly blind man was sent home in "such a disgusting state" before a heart operation in Glasgow.
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Councillors are invited to decide whether a new building is affordable, and agree that up to £5million of funding be used to start a business case
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Netherlorn Piping Society (NPS) hosted their now-regular pre-festival club night at the Argyllshire Gathering Halls on Thursday April 18, writes Iain Hurst.
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Ground investigations have started at Craignure to aid in the foundation design of the proposed jetty and ferry terminal.
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Beautiful photographs by Aileen Gillies showing Argyll at its best.
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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An interesting weekend. Today I found this little bug at the top of the shore close to home. Parapiesma quadratum Not the best ever image, but it was very lively and I wanted to let it go as this is the first record on the Scottish west coast apart from one way south in Wigtownshire....
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I eventually got around to sending six caddis flies from 2023 to Tony for determination. Three of the caddis flies were from Raasay, the remainder from Skye. One of the caddis flies, Glossosoma conformis, and the alder fly, Sialis fuliginosa, are new to the vice-county in NBN terms. Tony remarks...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Lochaber Live returns to Fort William! Would your business like to be associated with a joyous Scottish festival celebrating the best in homegrown talent? Lochaber Live festival is now open for sponsorship! Support an amazing local event and make sure your business brand is seen far and wide!...
Ardtornish Estate and Gardens, Self catering holidays Scotland
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‘Naturally Restorative’ – Health & Yoga Retreat at Ardtornish16th – 20th November 2024 Join us in Ardtornish House for our first ‘Naturally Restorative Retreat’. Relax in to a 4 night, fully catered stay and a holistic programme of self-discovery. Spaces are...
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Lochaber Live20th – 22nd September 2024 Fort William hosts its annual, revamped traditional music festival; a whole host of Scottish musical talent with connections to the region. Visit Website The post Lochaber Live appeared first on Ardtornish Estate.
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Welcome to the Ardtornish NewsletterWelcome to our spring newsletter. The team at Ardtornish has put together a good summary of what’s been happening here, below. As you can tell from what follows, it’s been a very busy time. At any one time we usually have several contractors and their teams on...