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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An investigation is under way after seven sheep were found dead in an East Kintyre field.
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Alvance careers event highlights Lochaber industry opportunities (Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 10:00)Alvance British Aluminium and Jahama Highland Estates will host a careers event on March 5 for those interested in working in Lochaber’s industrial sector.
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Firm is expected to move into the currently vacant premises within the next eight weeks.
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Planning permission has been secured and building works started for a new multi- million-pound distillery and visitor centre in Luss
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Free school meals offer extended to primary six and seven pupils (Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 08:00)North Ayrshire Council is extending its free school meals programme to include primary six and primary seven pupils later this month.
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Police are appealing for information following a high-value theft from Innis Na Birlinn Cemetery near Fort William.
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Resurfacing begins on Monday February 10 until the morning of Monday February 17 between the hours of 7pm and 5am each night with no works on Friday or Saturday evenings.
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A Lochaber oak tree hidden for decades within a conifer plantation is representing the UK in the European Tree of the Year contest.
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The Highland Council is preparing a new and important planning document that will shape the future of the process for years to come.
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Oban pupils among film makers in “Strongest FilmG Ever”.
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Members of the Alzheimer’s Scotland Lochaber spent an afternoon in the West Highland Museum looking through a portfolio of photographs by Iain Ferguson.
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Aid to Ukraine and the plight of those caught up in the war was the topic of a talk given by John Bryden of the charity Kirsty’s Kids to members of the Masonic Lodge Fort William No.43.
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Kintyre’s top dairy farmers were rewarded when the area’s Holstein and Ayrshire breeders clubs held their joint annual heifer competition.
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A new business in Tarbert has been congratulated for its venture via a special motion at the Scottish Parliament.
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Tarbert Senior Citizens held its Christmas dinner in January, with Mary Galloway named its Citizen of the Year.
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A new study finds rapid temperature changes due to climate change will have a doubly detrimental impact: destabilising animal and plant populations, both on land and in aquatic environments.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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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...
