Wild Lochaber Blogs
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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.
Ardtornish Estate and Gardens, Self catering holidays Scotland
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The Mull Music FestivalSet against the picturesque backdrop of the Isle of Mull, the Mull Music Festival is a harmonious celebration of musical diversity and island culture. This annual event, recognized for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup, transforms the island into a musical haven that...
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The Winter Show Resipole StudiosThe latest exhibition at this award-winning Fine Art Gallery. Nestled on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Resipole Studios stands as an award-winning Fine Art Gallery, offering a captivating fusion of artistic brilliance and natural splendor. The gallery, distinguished...
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Arisaig Highland GamesNestled against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the Arisaig Highland Games beckon visitors to a cultural extravaganza infused with traditional Scottish charm. Against a panorama of rolling hills and crisp Highland air, attendees witness thrilling athletic...
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Ardtornish Piano RetreatAn annual gathering for amateur pianists, led by Ancuta Niate, who give us the pleasure of performing two concerts during their stay with us on the evenings of Saturday 15th and Tuesday 18th. We welcome the local community and guests of Ardtornish Estate to attend the...
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Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull RallyThe Isle of Mull Rally is an exhilarating motorsport event held on the stunning Isle of Mull, specifically designed to captivate and entertain visitors with a thrilling combination of high-speed racing and breathtaking scenery. This rally is not just a...
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HousekeeperFixed Term Contract: March – Oct inclusive Hours: Average 30 hours per week Pay Award: Between £12 – £13.50 per hour dependent upon experience Live-In: Shared accommodation with utilities paid included as part of the contract Closing Date: Friday 16 Feb 2024 We are now looking to...
The Oban Times
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Local and national companies chipped in with the work at the Greenfingers site. The post A little sunshine after the storm for community gardeners appeared first on The Oban Times.
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As part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful Upstream Battle campaign a Week of Action will take place from January 20 to 28 to encourages the public to address the issue in their local rivers and streams. The post Keep Scotland Beautiful supporting activity on waterways appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A date has been set for the appeal of a former Gigha subpostmaster jailed for a year amid the Post Office scandal, but a former sheriff says the matter "can be put right in a relatively short time if the will to do so is present". The post Former Argyll subpostmaster could be pardoned ‘...
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An accomplished piper himself, Roddy had a role in the Glenfinnan Games for many years. The post Tributes paid to former councillor and Glenfinnan Games judge Roddy Balfour appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Police are investigating after two suspected wilful fireraising incidents at the weekend. The post Police probe suspected double wilful fireraising in Oban town centre appeared first on The Oban Times.
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This film explores the co-dependent relationship between tiny things (insects), future Gaelic generations (children), and ecological systems (the forest). The post Ancient Loch Arkaig forest is focus of new film appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Glasgow's Celtic Connections 2024 runs from Thursday, January 18 to Sunday February 4. The post Celtic Connections 2024 is here appeared first on The Oban Times.
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All the latest from the local shinty clubs. The post Shinty round-up: January 18 2024 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Major project captures the pride within Scotland’s fishing sector. The post Mallaig fishers feature in pioneering exhibition appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Tribute paid to the Very Rev. Gilleasbuig Macmillan, a former Oban High School pupil, Dean of the Order of the Thistle and minister of St Giles' Cathedral for 40 years. The post Gilleasbuig Macmillan: ‘One of the giants of the Church’ appeared first on The Oban Times.
Abacus Mountain Guides
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High pressure brought us settled, cold, dry weather last week after a reasonable cover of snow, a quick thaw and refreeze. It was a fantastic start to my winter of guiding and climbing in which Doug and I enjoyed stunning days out, fantastic climbing and dry gear at the end of every day.We...
Simon Willis
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I’ve been asked several times whether I thought the Zoe App and testing were worthwhile. The short answer is “yes”. The long answer is more nuanced.Zoe is a system of personalised nutrition. Sign up and you get access to a phone App and a box of stuff comes in the mail....
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Almost two years ago I made a spur of the moment video questioning my generations' attitude to age.It touched a nerve among YouTube viewers and, when I last looked, had over 100,000 views.So I'm launching a new YouTube series looking at how I'm trying to stay fit to cycle, run, swim and more....
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Full video series ▶︎ https://tinyurl.com/OlderAthleteVideos Zoe guide to healthy eating: Zoe.com/freeguide Zoe System: https://zoe.com/Zoe podcast: https://zoe.com/learn/category/podcasts Most useful podcast I've heard: https://zoe.com/learn/podcast-longer-and-healthier-life ...