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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The Bike Kitchen is funded by Paths for All. The post Fix your own bike at Lochaber Bike Kitchen appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The business was purchased by husband and wife team Ewan and Taryn Diven in March. The post Dalmally guest house under new ownership appeared first on The Oban Times.
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It’s sometimes said that nothing seems to slip into the past so quickly as a holiday so thank goodness, or thank God, for memories. The post Thought for the week – 01.08.19 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A student from Stornoway has developed an engine concept for supersonic jets. The post Stornoway student sees jet engine concept published appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The re-opening marks the first stage of the regeneration of the gateway to the Crinan Canal. The post Egg Shed opening marks Ardrishaig regeneration appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Arisaig hosts local produce fair. The post Arisaig hosts local produce fair appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The A82, about two miles north of Tyndrum, is currently CLOSED in both directions due to a serious accident. Emergency services are on scene. There has also been an accident on the A82 at the Corran Ferry junction. At 4pm (Friday August 2) Traffic Scotland was reporting that all lanes are...
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The project cost £1.4m. The post Harris Marina Hub officially opened appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mr Allan said there was 'a frightening lack of detail' available. The post MSP calls for clarity over Islands Deal appeared first on The Oban Times.
Treshnish Farm
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The good weather in early August has enabled me to fly the drone, and Farmer to continue the battle with the Bracken, which is a back breaking activity involving bouncing around on the quad bike with the weed wiper on the back, or on the tractor with the mower. It does seem like a never...
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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I spent two days helping record plants in VC105. Here are a few of the things I saw: Who knows? Some poor beastie that had been parastised/infected. Willow Redgall Sawfly (Pontania proxima) galls on Salix x fragilis (Hybrid Crack-willow) Euphorbia peplus (Petty Spurge) The only VC104 record for...
Simon Willis
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Bikepacking has been around for a few years now and the equipment involved has matured, so I thought I'd give it a try. Scroll down to watch the video of my ride.I didn't head off into the wilds of Scotland. For me that would be too easy, because they're my playground, like a second...
Scottish Islands Explorer
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There are plans for the development of Ulva House - to create an interpretative and educational centre together with self-catering accommodation - by the community that now owns the island. The Press and Journal has the details.Scottish Islands Explorer - always planningDigital Edition: constantly...
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This is Hasselwood Rock, adjacent to Rockall. The skerry is apparently one metre high in low water, is 13 metres across and extends for 130 square metres. In June 1904, the SS Norge, a Danish passenger ship, struck the rock leading to the deaths of 635 people.Scottish Islands Explorer -...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Logical is a local supplier of integrated telecom solutions in the north of Scotland, offering the very latest, high technology products and local servicing at the centre of its customer proposition. Logical Telecom Solutions will be visiting Fort William on Tuesday, 6th August. If you would...
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Lights, camera, action! Mowi is proud to be part of new cinema in Fort William The company makes a significant investment toward an ambitious project that provides a new state of the art cinema in Fort William, which is set to open in May 2020. The brainchild of entrepreneur Angus MacDonald...
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Mowi Scotland has taken delivery of its very own Salmon Wagon. This unique addition to the company will be touring our region over the summer months. Inspired by the success of similar programmes in other Mowi operations around the world, the initiative is all about introducing consumers to...
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This is an annual event organised and sponsored by McFall Funeral Directors at Fort William Golf Club. The format of the day is a four-person Texas Scramble, with cash prizes for the winners, runners-up and third place for the gents and first ladies’ team of the day. The day is always very...
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Ivan McKee MSP Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation was guest speaker at our recent Premium Member Business Forum Event at Liberty Aluminium on Wednesday 31 July 2019. A well-attended event, Ivan McKee gave his opening address to the room and outlined his portfolio of Trader, Investment...
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Angus MacDonald, highly-successful entrepreneur and owner of Highland Cinema, is pleased to update that the build of the cinema is progressing well and is, so far, on schedule to open in May 2020. With the build up of the foundations and supporting walls nearing completion, the next major...
