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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In the remake, it looks like the Glenfinnan Monument is sinking into the freshwater Loch Shiel, the longest loch in Scotland to have retained a natural overflow without any regulation of its water level. The post Travel in Time – Thomson’s Scotland – Lochaber Series No.9: Glenfinnan...
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In 2021, Scotland’s first low-carbon new-build hospital was officially opened. The Balfour Hospital, at Kirkwall in Orkney, is fully electric, with air-to-water heat pumps generating all heating and solar panels to reduce reliance on the grid. The post New Belford progress; Final update of 2022...
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The Nevis Range Hub Development project – a 26-bedroom hotel, bar and restaurant, bike shop, gift shop, and a covered courtyard with event space – is due for completion in early 2023. The post Nevis Range announces partnership with top Scottish hospitality outfit Cobbs appeared first on The Oban...
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Regardless, it is certainly a time of year when a sense of place, and of remoteness from elsewhere, can be felt keenly. The post Focus on living in the Lochaber landscape appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Many will have read John Buchan’s epic John Macnab, but few know that the novel was based on the real-life poaching escapades of three high-falutin’ gents, including an ancestor of writer Angus MacDonald. The post Lochaber’s role in famous poaching story appeared first on The Oban Times.
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For the first time in years, Seil and Easdale Community Council has eight members ready to represent people living and working on the two islands. The post News round up from Seil appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Following council approval of BID4Oban’s business proposals in September, local businesses were balloted to gain support. The result was a clear majority meaning that businesses will invest and work together to focus on improving Oban as a commercial and tourist destination. The post Successful BID...
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While most RNLI crew will jump in their car or run through the streets to reach the lifeboat station when their pagers go off, Andy Lockwood will climb aboard his fast rib to cross from Kerrera. The post Festivities see RNLI crew ready to respond as ever appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Traffic using the A83 Rest and Be Thankful road will be diverted later today (Thursday). The post Rest and Be Thankful Road to be diverted appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Oban and District Access Panel started a national campaign to get braille labelling on all food products and they need your helps as well as politicians' support to get it made law The post Will you help campaign join the dots? appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Tests on the centuries-old Argyll Charters - housed in the archive at Inveraray Castle - triggered a vital preservation project to partially restore and rescue 17 documents to ensure they are safeguarded for future generations. Three of those papers have just been adopted and restored by the law...
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Happy Hogmanay - celebrate the new year with BBC Alba presenters Cathy MacDonald and Niall Iain Macdonald - live from Mallaig and Morar Community Centre The post Bring in the bells! appeared first on The Oban Times.
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DEATHS BARRIE – Peacefully, on Thursday December 15, 2022, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary A&E, Corinne Isobel Barrie (née MacGillivray), aged 63, after many years of illness bravely fought. Darling wife of Alan, and beloved daughter of the late Flo and Hugh MacGillivray. Funeral service at...
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Oban Photographic Club is focusing on snapping up more members in the New Year. From near and far landscapes to landmarks, from wildlife moments to the more quirky, here is a selection of some of its members favourite shots. The club has been in existence for more than 60 years, making it one of...
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Santa arrived at Cullipool Village Hall with a jingle of bells before chatting with youngsters and delighting them with gifts. The post Ho, Ho, Ho look who landed on Luing appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Buachaille Etive Mor is a magnificent mountain, one of the most recognisable in Scotland. The post Nevis Hill Walking Club, Sunday January 1 – Glen Coe appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The risk of suffering a fall increases in the winter and it's not just about ice and snow making our paths dangerous. The post Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip – December 29 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Here's to a happy and healthy New Year to everyone. The post Season’s greetings from the sporting community – part 1 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Local MP Blackford welcomes review of firearms licensing rules (Thursday, December 29, 2022 - 07:59)The Scottish Affairs Committee acknowledges in its report that the Skye shooting tragedy in the summer is being considered by the courts and is therefore subject to ‘subjudice’ considerations. The post Local MP Blackford welcomes review of firearms licensing rules appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The council said its work to date has already delivered £160,000 savings, and will save £1 million by the end of the next financial year. The post Council’s Fort William offices saved from threat of closure appeared first on The Oban Times.
