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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A new campaign by the Oban and Lochaber Times calling for more investment across the west coast and islands has been formally raised at the Scottish Parliament. The ‘Invest in the West’ campaign is calling for better funding for communities brought to their knees by government budget cuts and a...
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The Chamber team and directors were delighted to welcome Mairi Gougeon MSP – Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, to our office in July to meet with our Premium Business Club Members. This engagement provided an excellent opportunity for our Premium Members to...
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In Your Element, in partnership with Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping are excited to announce that some new activities are coming to Glen Nevis. Archery, axe-throwing and river tubing experiences will be available to book online during July and August. These activities are particularly suited to...
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Krucial space tech solution enables fish farmers to feed remotely from anywhere on earth. Satellite communications specialist Krucial offers the ability to feed remotely (away from site/shore) by communicating low-latency video and feed controls via satellite, in a service that could save the...
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Interface just launched a campaign aimed at farmers and agricultural businesses and have asked Lochaber Chamber of Commerce to help spread the word amongst the chamber network. Farmers and agricultural businesses are being asked: “What’s the problem?” in this new campaign aimed at encouraging them...
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Lochaber Ideas Week is about bringing the world to Lochaber. In 2023 we will bring thought leaders in the digital sphere, experts in embracing diversity, great destination thinkers and of course our politicians and those entrusted to deliver our public services. Is your organisation interested...
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Fresh funding to ease cost of living impact on communities and businesses. Islanders facing high fuel, food and energy costs are to receive an additional £1 million in support to help meet cost of living pressures. The new funding will be delivered through the Islands Cost Crisis Emergency...
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The Food and Drink TechHUB Business Support Service are pleased to announce the next phase of our support packages for businesses to receive free bespoke advice and support. FOOD AND DRINK TECHHUB Helping food and drink producers and supply chain businesses grow by providing business support,...
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Chamber Members may be interested to read that Network Rail Scotland has now published its £4.2bn, five-year plan, which sets out their ambition to deliver a safe, greener and more reliable railway for Scotland. The plan sets out the path ahead for Control Period 7 (2024-29) and supports greater...
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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR FULLY FUNDED PLACES APPLICATION DEADLINE 28 AUGUST 2023 Recruitment has started for the next Pathfinder Accelerator Programme, starting on 14 September. The focus of the programme is to deliver rapid, practical results for new or existing businesses with ambitions for...
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ACTION-PACKED DAY IS ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE AT CRIEFF HYDRO Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has announced that it will host a charity open day, with all takings going to its new charity partner, Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). The leading hotel group has pledged to donate the funds from...
The Oban Times
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Mark MacSween was not present, due to being in custody in relation to another matter. The post Man fined for aggressive behaviour appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Controversial plans for a spaceport on North Uist will now go ahead after the Scottish Government decided it would not block it The post Uist spaceport gets green light for launch appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Community wind farm shortlisted in Scottish Social Enterprise Awards (Monday, July 31, 2023 - 12:19)All profits from the 100 percent community-owned project are used to support and facilitate a wide range of activities and groups in the local area and across the wider Western Isles. The post Community wind farm shortlisted in Scottish Social Enterprise Awards appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Existing homeowners can now purchase an affordable home in the latest phase of Link Group’s stunning Dunbeg development. The post Access to affordable homeownership at Dunbeg expanded. appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Residents will have access to cheapest tickets The post Capped air fares for islanders appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lighthouse workers in Oban embarked on another 24-hour strike last week as part of a long running pay dispute, which has seen two walkouts in four weeks. The post Second walkout for lighthouse workers amid ongoing dispute appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Two Argyll businesswomen, both members of Rural Enterprise Directory Scotland (REDS), have described how working together has helped them as they grow their holistic health businesses. Beth Walker-Gram, founder of Elemental Wellness, and Emma Grant, founder of Heartfelt Change, are both based in...
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A climber has died after falling on an Isle of Skye mountain. The post Man dies after Skye mountain fall appeared first on The Oban Times.
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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At Isleornsay, James has found a second Skye site for Juncus maritimus (Sea Rush), seen here with J. conglomeratus (Compact Rush): Juncus maritimus with J. conglomeratus. Image: J Merryweather Meanwhile, Joanna has found an area in Portree with several plants not normally found here such as...
