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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The first BBC series went behind the scenes to report on the working lives of the crew and staff who serve west coast communities across the network - now a second series has been commissioned The post More Island Crossings appeared first on The Oban Times.
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With deer stalking activity increasing until October 20, NatureScot is encouraging hill-goers to check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service to avoid disturbing essential deer management during this key period. Managing the number of deer is vital for preventing nature loss and tackling the...
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In previous years, moving the bikes for the Craggy Island Triathlon has presented a logistical challenge, with participants using the CalMac ferry to Kerrera island before returning to Oban for the swimming race. The post Salmon farmer helps triathletes on their bike appeared first on The Oban...
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In the second of a three part series reporter Savannah Cobb-Thomas has visited The Wildcat coffee shop to find out how they are working to provide sustainable living to Fort William. The post Sustainability in a small town – part two appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Shore Street dental surgery says it has been hit by the acute shortage of dentists and is considering closing. The post Recruitment problems could shut Oban dentist appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Problem campervans, Tobermory congestion, lack of dentists, rally plans are just some of what was on the table for discussion at September's Mull Community Council meeting The post Mull newsround appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A charity climb up Scarba and a ceilidh on Luing raised more £8,760 for Cancer Research this summer The post Scarba challenge grand total appeared first on The Oban Times.
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In an online post last week Andrew Baxter thanked his loyal customers while slamming Post Office Limited for their lack of support. The post Last post for Baxter family as Kinlochleven facility closes its doors for the final time appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Samaritans has 19 branches spread across Scotland, whose volunteers are at the other end of the phone 24/7, 365-days-a-year, ready to listen. The post HLH Libraries partner with Samaritans for National Suicide Prevention Week appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Money is still coming in after a fundraiser at Glencruitten Golf Club raised more than £2,000 and rising for Down's Syndrome Scotland Oban Branch The post Golf club flies the fundraiser flag appeared first on The Oban Times.
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BIRTH PETRIE – At Edinburgh Royal on August 23, 2023 to Neil and Amy, a son, Finn Alexander James. First grandchild for George and Pat Rae-Horne, Aberdeen. Seventh grandchild for Hamish and Annette, Duror. DIAMOND WEDDING HUNTER – On September 17, 1963 at Kilmore and Oban Parish Church by the...
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With experienced business advisers and a network of expert contractors to draw upon, they can provide tailored support tailored to the business needs. The post Meet the Business Gateway team appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The discovery of a birch tree at 1205m breaks the previous high altitude native tree record of 1160m. The post Ben Nevis birch breaks high altitude native tree record appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Only a third of short term let operators have applied to Highland Council for a licence as the deadline looms in a fortnight, a Skye councillor says, warning of a "catastrophic" impact on the local economy The post “Mass exodus” of short term lets as licence deadline looms appeared...
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Local responses to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2023-2024, announced on September 5, saw praise from the power-sharing parties and criticism from Scottish Conservatives and Labour. The post Lochaber and Western Isles MSPs respond to Programme for Government appeared first on...
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Several stones from the east wall of Dunollie’s Medieval Castle keep came loose and fell last month. The post Dunollie Castle suffers stone fall appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Alvance British Aluminium held a family day for its employees that raised £2,500 for two local charities. The post Bubbles, axes and spears entertain at Alvance Family Day appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Event can bring major economic spin-off says MSP. The post Oban’s upcoming role in global sailing event recognised at Holyrood appeared first on The Oban Times.
Abacus Mountain Guides
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Just two weeks ago I was in the Cuillin on Skye with summit temperatures of 16 celcius and dehydration was the biggest problem that we faced. This week was not the same for Alastair and Ali! This week there was more chance of getting washed away in a stream than of dehydration, and the...
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Join Protect Our Winters and SEND IT for climate! The UK government committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, but even according to their own climate change committee we’re not on track, and this affects everyone.The next elected UK government must make policy commitments...
