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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Greens and Lib Dems join SNP in Argyll and Bute Council coalition (Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 16:45)On the day the SNP and Greens ended their power deal in the Scottish Government, the two parties have joined forces to run Argyll and Bute Council, alongside the Lib Dems.
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The potential costs and benefits of a campus were outlined in a report setting out the challenges in delivering what is described as ‘one of the most substantial community infrastructure projects on the island in a generation’.
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A Hollywood superstar is coming to Mull to shoot a Netflix series.
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Up to a week of unpaid leave can be taken in 12 months
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Officers detail alleged offences in weekly round-up.
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Ferry operator CalMac has announced MV Caledonian Isles, which has been undergoing extensive repairs since January this year, will not return to service until the end of August.
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Oban hospital has been asked to investigate why an elderly blind man was sent home in "such a disgusting state" before a heart operation in Glasgow.
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Councillors are invited to decide whether a new building is affordable, and agree that up to £5million of funding be used to start a business case
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Netherlorn Piping Society (NPS) hosted their now-regular pre-festival club night at the Argyllshire Gathering Halls on Thursday April 18, writes Iain Hurst.
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Ground investigations have started at Craignure to aid in the foundation design of the proposed jetty and ferry terminal.
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Beautiful photographs by Aileen Gillies showing Argyll at its best.
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Supporters will be turning out at Lochgilphead’s MS Centre to cheer Scott McMillan on.
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HIE staff and board members are recognised for improving their knowledge of the impact of carbon and carbon costs on the organisation.
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Anam Cara Fasgadh’s butterfly release will be at Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds on Saturday May 18.
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Co-op members have the chance to choose local causes to win funds.
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Here is a ready-made list of services here in Argyll that can help you live well.
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Coastal defences, a saved school, an appeal for more homes, outcome of a ferry users survey and concerns about plans for a black-coloured clad bothy, were among items on Luing Community Council’s latest agenda.
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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An interesting weekend. Today I found this little bug at the top of the shore close to home. Parapiesma quadratum Not the best ever image, but it was very lively and I wanted to let it go as this is the first record on the Scottish west coast apart from one way south in Wigtownshire....
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I eventually got around to sending six caddis flies from 2023 to Tony for determination. Three of the caddis flies were from Raasay, the remainder from Skye. One of the caddis flies, Glossosoma conformis, and the alder fly, Sialis fuliginosa, are new to the vice-county in NBN terms. Tony remarks...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Lochaber Live returns to Fort William! Would your business like to be associated with a joyous Scottish festival celebrating the best in homegrown talent? Lochaber Live festival is now open for sponsorship! Support an amazing local event and make sure your business brand is seen far and wide!...