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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BIRTH BURNETT Scott and Cheryl (née Wotherspoon) are delighted to announce the birth of their son Rory Archie, born November 29, 2022. A wee brother for Aaron. Fourth grandchild for Margaret and the late Kenny and third grandchild for Keith and Mairi. Thank you to all at Oban Maternity and Forth...
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A Kintyre councillor who has resigned from Argyll and Bute Council’s ruling administration will now sit as an independent after being suspended from the authority’s Conservative group The post Tories suspend ex-coalition councillor – but will he join the opposition? ‘Never!’...
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Enjoy company, chat, a bowl of soup and a cup of tea or coffee in the MacIntosh Hall at Duncansburgh Church. The post Soup group volunteers ready with warm welcome appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Be aware - more snow is forecast later this morning The post Snow havoc turns roads treacherous appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Agreement has now been reached that worshippers will be able to meet in Kilmallie Church again, albeit without the use of heat and lighting. The post No heat or light but plenty festive cheer as Kilmallie Church looks set to re-open appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Police Scotland’s work to introduce Naloxone as part of standard issue kit to its officers has been supported by the Scottish Government The post Police officers now carrying anti-overdose emergency medication appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Exploratory works under way for Coire Glas pumped hydro scheme (Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 17:49)Major infrastructure projects including Coire Glas are at the heart of the Net Zero Acceleration Programme with a target to double installed capacity by 2026 and more than treble it by 2031. The post Exploratory works under way for Coire Glas pumped hydro scheme appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The initiative was the brainchild of church leaders in the Arisaig and Mallaig areas after they decided to join forces for an effort to help aid those struggling with the cost of living crisis The post First Mallaig soup kitchen brings welcome festive cheer appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A new giant pioneering fish farm could be built on Loch Linnhe, after a plan to build it on Loch Long was rejected by a national park The post Choppy waters for giant fish farm plan appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Presenting the awards to Gabriel and Harry, Mr Linfield thanked all who had contributed time and effort to support the event. The post Local youngsters Gabriel and Harry light up Upper Achintore appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Scottish Government have announced that they will postpone the deadline for short-term let scheme applications for existing hosts. The post Six-month delay to Scottish short-term lets scheme appeared first on The Oban Times.
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In his 70 years Duncan MacPhee built a full, rich and happy life. His example and legacy will be felt for generations to come. The post Obituary: Duncan MacPhee 1951-2022 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Kyle RNLI hosts Santa for successful visit to lifeboat station (Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 12:30)This was the first time the lifeboat station had been able to hold this fundraising event since the pandemic. The post Kyle RNLI hosts Santa for successful visit to lifeboat station appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mhor Health based in the village's Invercauld House has been set up by pharmacist, Jennifer Moncur, and pharmacy technician, Gillian Jamieson, who are both local to the area. The post Joy as Spean Bridge’s new pharmacy finally opens appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Claims Mull Rally led to ‘dangerous’ 100 car queue at Fishnish (Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 12:08)Mull community council members voiced concerns about major congestion on the island's roads after this year's Mull Rally. The post Claims Mull Rally led to ‘dangerous’ 100 car queue at Fishnish appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The project will be funded as part of the Social Housing Fuel Support Fund, administered on behalf of the Scottish Government by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations. The post Lochaber Housing Association tenants set to benefit from £190k to help cover fuel costs appeared first on The...
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The station was built close to the steamer pier and opened in August 1894. It was demolished in 1975 when the A82 was rerouted along the loch side. The post Spotlight on Fort William’s old railway station appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lochaber councillor’s delight as wind turbine motion is passed (Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 11:34)Lochaber councillor Angus MacDonald said there would be a huge difference made to local communities if they had their own equivalent of the Norwegian petroleum fund. The post Lochaber councillor’s delight as wind turbine motion is passed appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Benderloch and North Connel Drama Club performed their bi-annual Pantomime to an enthusiastic audience last weekend. They held three performances and a matinee at the Corran Halls in Oban between Thursday December 8 and Saturday December 10. This year they performed an adaption of Charles...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Exploratory works at the site of what would be the UK’s first large-scale pumped storage scheme to be developed in 30 years have commenced at Loch Lochy in the Great Glen in the Scottish Highlands. SSE Renewables selected Strabag UK, a world leader in mining and tunnelling projects, to undertake...
