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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DEATHS CAMERON – Peacefully at her home on November 17, 2021, after an illness borne with great dignity and courage, Valerie (Val) Cameron, aged 80 years, Tayvallich and formerly of Bellanoch. Former proprietor of The Square Peg, Lochgilphead. Dearly loved and loving wife of Alan...
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Proposals for a published list of wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles in Argyll and Bute have moved a step closer after councillors gave their backing to the idea The post Council agrees to list wheelchair accessible vehicles, opening taxis up to £1,000 fine appeared first on The...
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Argyll and Bute Council could plug a funding gap with £170,000 to build five new affordable homes at Port Mor on the Isle of Colonsay, where there are six more in the pipeline to help address the island's housing shortage The post Council advised to pay £170k to help build five affordable homes on...
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Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance is raising a toast to two of the most respected names in the world of whisky after receiving a £20,000+ donation to support its crucial lifeline to the country's islands The post Dram fine support for air ambulance island lifeline appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Scout post is back this Christmas, raising funds to repair hall (Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 15:31)Postboxes can be found in eight shops around Oban and Dunbeg. The cost will be 50p per Christmas card, and boxes close on Wednesday December 8. The post Scout post is back this Christmas, raising funds to repair hall appeared first on The Oban Times.
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This was the 20th callout this year for the local lifeboat volunteers. The post Kyle crew respond to urgent callout at Skye Bridge appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The books of three local authors have been celebrated on the longlist of a vital literary award. The post Highland Book Prize reveals its long list appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Eastwood Parkmount A 2-2 South Lochaber Thistle GREATER GLASGOW PREMIER AFL The post Jags show strength in depth in league encounter appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lochaber Community Fundraising raised an incredible £7,335 for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance. The post ‘Air-raising’ effort from community funding group appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Branching out with crafty gifts in the Lochaber Hope building. The post Delights await at the West End appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Schools in Argyll and Bute cannot host their usual Christmas dances, fayres, and nativities again this year, due to the latest NHS advice on the covid pandemic The post Youngsters’ Christmas activities cancelled again as a result of covid appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Council meetings in Argyll and Bute are set to be streamed live – but councillors won’t return to the chamber for business until the new year The post Council meetings to be broadcast live appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Four graduates are already putting their ANP role to good use in the recent development of the newly formed team at NHS Western Isles. The post Island nurses advance in urgent care appeared first on The Oban Times.
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All the youngsters would like to thank the local community of North Ballachulish and Onich for supporting them in their litter picking fundraiser. The post St Bride’s little ones pick their moment appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Forestry and Land Scotland is preparing for felling work at Cologin Forest by Lerags, just south of Oban, in a bid to limit the impact of a deadly tree disease The post Deadly larch disease hits Oban forest appeared first on The Oban Times.
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News that a plastic straw ban will take effect next summer has been widely welcomed. The post It’s the last straw for Kate appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A total of 49 seedling trees including species of Beech, Oak and Birch were provided by the Lochaber Rural Education Trust. The post A lesson in growth for Inverlochy pupils appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Calum's Seal Trips raised £2589.20 in gratuities during the summer. The post Cancer charity benefits from seal trip tips appeared first on The Oban Times.
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As this is currently the only vacancy that falls within the cut-off period for by-elections ahead of the Local Government Election next May, a by-election will not be held. The post No by-election for Caol and Mallaig ward appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Digital Subscriber Survey - can you give us a few minutes of your time? The post Digital Subscriber Survey appeared first on The Oban Times.
