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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St Modan's Church in Benderloch has been awarded funding to help people living in the surrounding area. The post Benderloch church offers help in times of hardship appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Dùthchas - co-produced by UistFilm and Hopscotch Films - was an official selection of the Edinburgh International Film Festival where it had its international premiere in August. The post BBC ALBA to broadcast favourite Berneray documentary appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Tickets are going on sale soon for next year's Hoolie in the Hydro The post Hoolie in the Hydro will be back for 2023 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Most things that are worthwhile in life are gained by surmounting a negative or challenging experience. The post Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip – December 23 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Vacancy – independent Audit and Scrutiny Committee chairperson The post Would you like to hold the council to account? appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Travel in Time - Lochaber Series is supported by the West Highland Museum and the Year of Stories 2022 Community Fund. Estelle has published a 64-page book with 30 side-by-side then-and-now pictures, which you can find in local shops and stores or buy online. More information is available at www....
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'Local voices and good practice guidance set to be ignored,' say Oban Harbour stakeholders, as the council submits its bid to control the busy waters of Oban Bay The post Council bid to control Oban Bay ‘incomplete and wrong’ say mariners appeared first on The Oban Times.
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On behalf of Police Scotland, I would like to wish the communities of Lochaber as well as the wider Highlands and Islands a safe and happy Christmas. As we enter the festive season, I would like to thank the public, police officers, police staff and our partners for their continued support...
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Ever since I was a child I loved Christmas and still do. I have so many happy memories from every stage of my life. Of course, for obvious reasons, we have been unable for several years to celebrate Christmas in the usual way with family, friends and in Church. This year many are struggling just...
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Following the birth of my beautiful daughter Naomi in August, Christmas will be looking slightly different for me this year. It’s fair to say my everyday routine has changed! As we approach the festive season, many of us hope that Christmas will be a refreshing change from work and studies. For...
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In search of old photographs I have been gathering information about a proposal to erect a kippering station adjacent to the former railway locomotive sheds in Oban which was opposed by residents of Glenmore Road between 1911 and 1914 – from an OS plan of that era, Glendalloch Road also seems...
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The father of the girl who was first attacked called the incident 'sickening and horrifying' and said it had shaken them as a family and as part of the community. The post Father of assaulted Lochaber High schoolgirl calls for action appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Christmas tree at the Plantation is located beside the Community Hall. The post Festive lights switched on by Plantation residents appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Santa was one of the guests having a Christmas cracker of a time at a party organised at The Rockfield Centre for the Oban area branch of Downs Syndrome Scotland The post Christmas cheer at Rockfield party appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The titles on the list will now be considered by the Judging Panel, which will announce the shortlist in April 2023. The winning title will be awarded in May 2023. The post Remote Corrour inspires Highland Book Prize longlist title appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Early Learning Centres were invited to help themselves to books and resources as part of a continued clear-out at Argyll and Bute’s former education services office in Oban. From baby board books to illustrated picture stories and other learning aids, teachers and nursery workers were able...
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This year's New Year display will be set off by Fireworx Scotland from inside the iconic McCaig's Tower. The post Oban lights up at Hogmanay appeared first on The Oban Times.
West Coast Mountain Guides
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Visit me on Mastodon The post Mastodon appeared first on West Coast Mountain Guides.
Nevis Range Blog
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Nevis Range is delighted to announce our new partnership with Scotland’s leading hospitality group, Cobbs! This epic union between the hospitality experts of Loch Ness and the adrenaline junkies of Nevis Range allows the active tourism destination to reach new levels of adventure experience and...
Abacus Mountain Guides
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Today was a lovely day to be on Ben Nevis or any other mountain in Scotland. Lawan and I went up Ledge Route to the summit of Ben Nevis on crispy snow in the sunshine, and it was fabulous. It couldn't have been more different to the soaking I got yesterday!Wet snow gave way to a brief thaw...
