Wild Lochaber Blogs
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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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The pier is due to be closed from the 10th October until the 23rd March for essential repair and development work. The post MSP ‘deeply concerned’ over Uig Pier closure appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mark Beaumont, Jenny Graham and Markus Stitz cycle the boundary of Argyll and the Isles The post Round the world cyclists explore Scotland’s Adventure Coast in a new film appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A total of 26 children in the P1 to P3 age group took part, all of whom attend Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar. The post Gaelic summer playscheme week at Stramash in Fort William appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Scheme allows Athletes from the Outer Hebrides the opportunity to benefit from the program designed to support travel costs. The post Islands Athlete Travel Award Scheme open appeared first on The Oban Times.
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CalMac’s staff and customers are set to be the subject of an eight-part TV documentary in 2023 The post Behind the scenes documentary will showcase CalMac and its people appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Ran by the Society of Scottish Landscape Photographers the exhibition is free to visit and runs until the end of this month many exceptional prints are on display. The post Landscapes on display at Lime Tree Gallery appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The community councils’ welcome local residents to get involved and are looking for people to put themselves forward. The post Opportunity to represent your community appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Portban Sailing Club member sailing Antrim to Iona on a mirror dinghy. The post Darius charts sea path of Columba appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Highland Council convener Bill Lobban said the future safety of all BSW jobs in Highland - including those at the Corpach sawmill in Lochaber - is vitally important to the economy of the region. The post Council convener to meet BSW bosses amidst concerns for jobs following Boat of Garten site blow...
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Hobbs was a shipping magnate, naval veteran, a leading light of the 20th century Scotch whisky industry - and a bootlegger, making his fortune running booze into California during Prohibition. The post Lochaber Local History Society moves to the Highland Cinema appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Local member Ruraidh Stewart did not hold back. 'I think it’s a nonsense… to say ‘going forward, in the future, at some point, someone may object to this being next to a cafe’, he said. The post Portree cafe wins planning battle after local members slam ‘nonsense’ council objection appeared...
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A 39-year-old-man has now been charged in connection with Mr MacKinnon’s murder and the attempted murder of three others who were injured. The post Man to appear in court charged in connection with Skye murder and attempted murder of three others appeared first on The Oban Times.
Abacus Mountain Guides
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Even after 27 years of climbing rock in this area there are very many excellent climbs I have not done. So when I get the chance I try to make the most of it to go to search out some climbs that are new to me. Dave and I have climbed together a few times, including a Sea Stacks trip, a...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Lochaber Chamber of Commerce is the voice for business throughout the Outdoor Capital of the UK and is a significant voice for organisations ranging from SMEs to large enterprises with multi-million pound turnovers, on a regional, national and international scale. As a Chamber of Commerce, we have...
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Nevis Landscape Partnership has been busy with the new Ranger Team getting stuck in to conservation work. Sit back and relax as you read this interesting update. Our first month as part of the new ranger team in the Glen has been full of surprises, challenges, midges, and patrols, but we have also...
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Resipole Studios based in Acharacle is host to highly revered Scottish wildlife and landscape artist Alan B Hayman on his return from Sunday 31 July until Friday 2 September with an exciting new body of work celebrating the outer fringes of the west coast of Scotland. Paintings on display depict...
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The Lime Tree An Ealdhain Gallery is hosting the Society of Scottish Landscape Photography exhibition throughout August with the opening day taking place on Saturday 6 August. This free opening event will see 21 photographers exhibiting 64 prints (nearly all for sale) display at The Lime Tree on...
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SeatrekScotland, based in Fort William, has recently joined Lochaber Chamber of Commerce as a member and we checked in with owners Lyndsay and Huw to find out more about the business. Lyndsay and Huw moved to Fort William to study with the School of Adventure Studies at UHI West Highland. They both...
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Sarah Riddle, Board Director of Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, Director of Northern Light Consulting and Director of Business Engagement at Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre is fundraising for a cause close to Sarah and family, Maggie’s Centres. Sarah is planing to run six half marathons...
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Fibre 1 were delighted to have been nominated and awarded Highly Commended at The Channel Champions Awards 2022. They provided a spectacular afternoon of entertainment in a unique garden party format held in their all-weather venue in Regents Park, London. This inspirational gathering of the great...
