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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Researchers at UHI North, West and Hebrides have complied a report detailing various options for local businesses to engage with cutting-edge AI translation technologies. The report highlights the growing importance of foreign language provision in Scottish tourism, with VisitScotland reporting...
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Cyber security is a growing concern for businesses of all sizes, and recent statistics highlight the urgency of addressing this issue. According to recent reports, 50% of UK businesses have experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the past 12 months. These incidents can result in...
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Burnbank Lodges: A Quiet, Comfortable Retreat for Business Travelers in Spean Bridge Burnbank Lodges in Spean Bridge provides a peaceful alternative to hotels for contractors, visitors, or colleagues while they’re working in the area. With just 12 one-bedroom lodges their business guests...
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New Connections is thrilled to announce an array of exciting activities and events designed to bring the community together in meaningful and engaging ways. From fitness and creative clubs to volunteer recruitment and youth initiatives, there is something for everyone to get involved in. New...
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Live Stand Up Comedy: Marjolein Robertson ‘O’. Sun 16th March, 8pm. A special evening of stand-up from the multi-award nominated, Shetland-born comedian and actress, Marjolein Robertson. A show about the body, that’s not for the faint-hearted! Rated 16. Tickets: https://www....
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland launches Tartan Tea Party Fundraiser with support from Great British Bake Off Star James Morton Leading health charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is asking businesses across Lochaber to put the kettle on and get their ‘brew crew’ together to support the 1 in...
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The latest round of the Scottish Inward Investment Catalyst Fund (IICF) has awarded three projects up to £10,000 each. The fund, supported by Interface and the Scottish Government, attracts investment through R&D with Scottish universities. The projects awarded are: Development of a lithium...
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Agilico are delighted to announce that they have won the 2024 Environmental Excellence Award at the Print IT Awards in December, the UK’s premier awards event for the managed print and document technology sector. This annual celebration recognises outstanding achievements and innovation, bringing...
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A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) outlining the development area for worker accommodation required for the construction of a new overhead power line in Skye has been submitted to The Highland Council. The PAN, which has been submitted by principal contractor Balfour Beatty, outlines the...
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“The four Highland Chambers of Commerce – Cairngorm Business Partnership, Caithness Chamber, Inverness Chamber and Lochaber Chamber of Commerce – share the deep concerns expressed by the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) regarding the introduction of a visitor levy scheme in the Highlands....
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SSEN Transmission is leading the way in nature restoration by becoming the first energy company to partner with nature charity SCOTLAND: The Big Picture to help power nature restoration efforts in the north of Scotland. In a landmark partnership, SSEN Transmission, the electricity transmission...
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Our Premium Business Club Members have vacancies ranging from HGV drivers, chefs, accountants, engineers, lecturers and housekeeping staff. Click the links below for more information and to apply. AMP Clean Energy – Find out more and apply. BSW Timber – Find out more and apply....
Sunart Community Company
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Join us on Saturday 25th January for our AGM. Strontian Village Hall Drinks & Chat – 5.45, AGM – 6pm to 7pm Our volunteer directors will provide a brief overview of the year’s activities, present the annual accounts and elect new directors. We are also looking for...
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Take a look at our latest newsletter covering many of the different projects that we’ve been working on in 2024. Take a look now! The post Sunart Community Company Newsletter Autumn 2024 appeared first on Sunart Community Company.
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The Sunart Community Company Christmas Auction is almost upon us! Come along to the Strontian Village Hall on Saturday December 7th and support the work of the Sunart Community Company. We’ve a great selection of goodies to bid for and you might come away with some fantastic bargains....
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A huge ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers that came along to Strontian Community Woodland this afternoon! Team work and a lot of hard work can make a huge difference to keeping our local footpaths open and safe. Great to have some new volunteers and local HC Access Officer...
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By Oakwood Manager Karyn Simpkinson As I write this, the sun is setting on a pleasant autumnal day that held a few showers and the early signs of colour in the leaves. Perfectly typical for this time of year. Our season began in typical fashion too, with beautiful weather and spring...
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Introducing Annie Harpur: New Coordinator for theSunart Craft Hub and Men’s Shed. We’re delighted to welcome Annie Harpur as the new part-time Coordinator for the Sunart Craft Hub and Men’s Shed, a role she began at the end of July. After an initial tour of the portacabin, Annie has hit the...
Hunter Mountaineering Courses and Guiding
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Weight training in November – training for the Winter season Weight training in November – training for the Winter season Indoor Climbing in November
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Ready to Rock Ready to Rock Ready to Rock Ready to Rock Ready to Rock Exiting Tower Gap Tower Ridge At the start of Tower Ridge CIC hut at the base of the North Face
