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.
The Oban Times
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Lizzie MacKenzie's Scottish BAFTA The Hermit of Treig follows the life of meticulous diarist and avid photographer Ken Smith who has spent the past four decades living alone in the Scottish Highlands in a log cabin near Loch Treig, known as 'the lonely loch.' The post Scottish BAFTA win for Seil...
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Politicians, community leaders, emergency services and local church leaders send their Christmas messages The post Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year appeared first on The Oban Times.
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DEATHS DONALDSON – Anne Nelson Clark. (Edinburgh). Died at home. Anne, dearly loved daughter to the late Dr Bruce Donaldson, and sister to David. Funeral service private. Family flowers only please. JONES – (Fort Augustus). Peacefully in her home, The Parish Manse, Fort...
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Argyll and Bute Council’s winter roads’ maintenance plan is up and running to tackle the worst of the cold weather ahead. You can help keep yourself safe by following the council’s daily action plan so you know what overnight road conditions are likely to be and what the council’s gritting...
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Donald Silver as he was better known by colleagues and friends was a deer stalker, spending most of his life amongst the hills where he finally bade his farewell. The post Appreciation: Donald Angus Cameron appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The historic A828 Connel Bridge will undergo 'essential improvements' in 2024 'to ensure the iconic structure’s lasting durability', but it will lead to 'significant periods of closures', says BEAR Scotland The post Long closures coming for Connel Bridge appeared first on The Oban Times.
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An urgent letter along with photos, children's paintings and community signatures has been sent to Argyll and Bute CEO Pippa Milne calling directly on her to help reinstate a safe door-to-door school minibus transport service that they used to have. The post Luing children hoping for best Christmas...
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Ferry operator CalMac made a multi-million pound loss in the financial year 2021-22 - its first in five years at least, the latest accounts show The post CalMac registers first loss after years of profit appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The event was a great success with pupils dancing the night away to music from ceilidh band Rhuvaal, former pupil DJ Sam Coates and local band Chunks. The post Jingle all the way at High School dance appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Oban Speakers Club has decreased in numbers to just seven, partly due to the pandemic, but if more members sign up its future will be brighter The post Speak up and join the club appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Also, splash out if you dare on New Year's day with a dip at Tralee Beach, Benderloch, at 11am. This event is also raising funds to help send youngsters from Lochnell, Appin, Lismore, Dunbeg and Kilmore primary schools off on a P7 year residential trip to Lochgoilhead next year. The post Ride and...
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The large gathering at Kilchoan Community Hall were ecstatic when their friend and neighbour lifted the famous glitterball trophy in Saturday Night's Strictly Come Dancing live final. The post Strictly speaking Hamza is just champion! appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A shapely conical peak seen end-on from the Ballachulish Bridge. The ascent is short but unremittingly steep, with outstanding views throughout. The post Nevis Hill Walking Club, Saturday December 24 – Loch Leven appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lochaber Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone an enjoyable festive period and New Year. The post View from the Chamber appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The report also said the skipper’s action to reach down to help the crewman was 'without thought for his own safety or the consequences'. The post Mallaig trawler skipper died trying to rescue crewman, say marine investigators appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lochaber Alzheimers Group, Care Lochaber and the Sixth Lochaber Scouts enjoyed some pre Christmas merriment last week. The post A feast of festive frivolities appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Sunart Community Renewables (SCR) has, like other energy producers, seen its profits rise unexpectedly The post Sunart community hydro gives out £30,000 to help tackle cost of living crisis appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mariners are calling for more time to consider the council's plans to run Oban Bay, which were published a week before councillors meet to approve them The post Council urged to pause its plans to run Oban Bay appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A young white-tailed eagle who thrilled millions watching BBC’s 2022 Springwatch series has flown west for the festive season to spend time with her family The post White-tailed eagle visits famous Mull family at Christmas appeared first on The Oban Times.
Treshnish Farm
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December has been a mixed month of weather. Intense cold with snow and ice, and some dramatic storms. Thank goodness for a warm fireside. Glen Forsa skyline Loch na KealLoch na KealInch KennethFrom Haunn, to RumFrom the Black Park to Rum and the CuillinsTreshnish HeadClouds...
