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.
Hunter Mountaineering Courses and Guiding
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27th February 2013. Solo Fun On The Ben, Tower Ridge, No.4, Central Gully, Ledge Route Here is the original blog This is what I wrote at the time: I got up a little late, a great start, and even worse – I turned the computer on! So by the time I got away from that, it was 10am when I left my van in...
The Oban Times
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Chairman of the Communities and Place Committee, Caol and Mallaig Ward councillor, Allan Henderson, said the council does care immensely about litter and fly tipping in Highland region. The post Response to consultation on ‘National Litter and Flytipping Strategy’ appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A 45 year-old Dunbeg man has been fined for stealing a pair of binoculars from a BT vehicle on Christmas Eve The post Man fined for theft appeared first on The Oban Times.
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School libraries will also be joining in the fun with free books, readings and competitions. The post Celebrate World Book Day with a visit to your local library appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A hidden part of Oban history was revealed as Nories chip shop changed its sign at 86 George Street The post Hidden history uncovered on Oban street appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s retail team need a dedicated volunteer crew - people of all ages and abilities - who can give a little time. The post Shop volunteers needed to help save lives at sea appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The species has been given the Gaelic name Dearc sgiathanach, which translates as ‘winged reptile’ and also references Skye. The post Largest ever fossil of huge flying reptile found on Skye appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mary’s Meals serves a daily meal to children every school day in 20 of the world’s poorest countries, including Ethiopia, Haiti, Malawi, Liberia, South Sudan, Zambia and Yemen. The post Mary’s Meals calls for Lochaber to help feed hungry children appeared first on The Oban Times.
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An Oban volunteer coastguard has set himself a challenge to raise money in memory of a colleague. Oban Coastguard Rescue Team volunteers have raised money over several years for cancer charities by walking from Oban to Edinbane, Isle of Skye, the family home of volunteer coastguard Ali MacNab. Ali...
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Forget bowler hats and briefcases, the Civil Service has moved on from the days of Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey Appleby in TV sitcom Yes Minister. The modern Civil Service is a vibrant and varied working environment, offering opportunities for employees from all walks of life. The post Now’s time to...
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DEATHS BLUE – Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on February 21, 2022, aged 64, Joan, beloved wife of Robert, much loved mum to Martin and Robert and mother-in-law to Catriona and Roisin, devoted Granny to Cormac, Orla and Donal, a dear sister, aunt and friend to many...
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The Oban facial aesthetics clinics will be run by experienced dental specialist Dr Martin MacEachen. The post New facial aesthetics clinic opens at dental hospital appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Work is now starting on the New Year 2023 Queen's Honours round and the nominations deadline is April 6. The post Nominate your unsung heroes now appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Estimates show budget gaps for Argyll and Bute’s council services of £2.2 million in 2022/23, and as much as another £30 million plus in the three years after that. The post Council budget decider appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Previous chairman John Fotheringham will once again take the top slot reprising his former role, while the secretary will be Christine Clephan and the treasurer will be Ian Langley. The post Spean Bridge community council reforms after more than two years appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Asked about the highlights of his time in Lochaber, Rev Baxter said it had been a real pleasure and a privilege to work alongside the congregations here. The post Congregations bid farewell to popular Lochaber minister Reverend Richard Baxter appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Between c1900 and 1953 she made a return trip every weekday between Acharacle and Glenfinnan with half-a-dozen calls, including Gaskan, Polloch and Daililea, on the route. The post Distant days when the Clanranald II mailboat plied Loch Shiel appeared first on The Oban Times.
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CalMac’s ‘dysfunctional’ and ‘prejudiced’ booking set-up should have considered the Island’s Act before coming up with its first come, first served system. Mull & Iona Ferry Committee’s chairman Joe Reade has told Mull Community Council that islanders...
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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Yesterday’s gathering was very successful with a dozen attendees. We visited some Polypodium sites in Portree and then undertook some microscopy to check the species. We saw both Polypodium interjectum (Intermediate Polypody) and Polypodium vulgare (Common Polypody), but no sign of the hybrid...
Abacus Mountain Guides
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It has been a tricky week demanding lots of careful planning, route choice and studying of the forecasts. Three nights in a row gave us thaws with a refreeze at dawn or during the day. Lots more snow fell, plenty of wind and general storminess kept us battered and embraced. It's mentally...
