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.
Marc Calhoun
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After a night at anchor off Hallaig, we set a course south to transit under the Skye Bridge. That gave me a brief look at two historic sites. To port was the Eilean Ban lighthouse and cottages, made famous by Gavin Maxwell. To starboard was a lesser-known historic site, the Chain Stone of Skye....
The Oban Times
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Residents of a Mid Argyll village are one step closer to a brighter future that could see new job opportunities and a vital community hub being created.
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Dervaig has missed 14 recycled rubbish uplifts this year, according to one resident who got so fed up she asked for her council tax money back - which was refused.
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A Gigha resident has claimed the enforcement of weight restrictions on the island’s ferry is having “massive repercussions” for residents – but ferry operator CalMac says limits have not changed and are essential for ensuring the reliability of the service.
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Tutors past and present turned out to help celebrate Fèis Latharna’s 30th anniversary family cèilidh.
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Check the council website for any changes to your usual bin collections this festive period.
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“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.”
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A merry marathon.
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Strachur’s volunteer firefighters carried out an heroic rescue after an elderly driver and his dog were trapped for nine hours in a crashed car.
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UHI Argyll’s Board of Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Joe Wright as Principal and Chief Executive Officer of the college following the retirement of current Interim Principal Elaine Munro later this month.
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On behalf of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, I thank all our staff working across health and social care for everything they do, every day and every week of the year.
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Financial support for businesses affected by the proposed visitor levy in Argyll and Bute is being considered by council officers, a report has said
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S4 to S6 pupils at Oban High School had a ball at the much-anticipated Senior Jingles dance.
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Find out what we have for you in this week’s Oban Times.
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The Arran Churches Together foodbank, located in the small hall at Brodick Church in Knowe Road, will be open on various days over the festive season for those needing some help with food supplies.
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With a focus on improving English language skills, navigating UK employment, and working towards obtaining a British driving licence, the group provides vital resources for integration and information sharing.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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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...
