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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Upper Achintore Regeneration Group are asking all nursery/primary school age children that live in Upper Achintore to compose a poem for the chance to switch-on this year's Christmas Tree lights. The post Upper Achintore group invite children to switch-on for poetry competition appeared first on...
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While venues could operate without a licence, the council decision aims to create better safeguards for SEV workers and the surrounding community. The post Unanimous approval for Highland SEV licences appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The audited accounts showed the club were in a fairly healthy position, thanks to many donations, and 82 members. The post Disappointing turnout for sailing club AGM appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A warm welcome awaits all those interested in Gaelic and its future. The post Gaelic information session in Fort William appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Thousands of council workers across Scotland will no longer strike from November 8-12, after an agreement over pay was reached The post Council workers across Scotland suspend strike over pay appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Salmon farmer Scottish Sea Farms has taken delivery of a hybrid power workboat, the first vessel of its kind to be used in Scotland’s aquaculture sector and another step towards greater sustainability. The 15m catamaran, Laurence Knight, was commissioned by Mull-based boat operator Inverlussa...
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The maker of Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whiskies has moved to help restore precious peatland and water resources to ensure drinks production is sustainable in Scotland The post Whisky giant’s peat bog pledge on Islay appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Over a quarter of a million farmed fish have reported to have escaped from aquaculture operations in Scottish waters over the past five years, with numbers likely to be under-recorded, says the Scottish Gamekeepers Association's fishing arm The post ‘Penalties needed for fish farm escapes...
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A renowned Scottish distillery has unveiled multi-million pound plans to install a biomass facility in order to decarbonise its operations. The post Bunnahabhain aims for net zero with multi-million biomass energy centre appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Glencruitten woods and walled garden is the venue for the North Argyll Young Carers Festival on Tuesday October 12. The post Best fest for young carers appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The woman was transferred to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where she is being treated for serious injuries. The post Appeal for witnesses after woman struck by car on the A82 in Fort William appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The additional public holiday is to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and 70 years on the throne in line with UK Government arrangements. The post Highland Council confirms Platinum Jubilee public holiday appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Former senior executive at VisitScotland, Riddell Graham, has been appointed as permanent chairman of the Coire Glas Community Liaison Group (CLG). Mr Graham, who was Director of Industry and Destination Development at VisitScotland until his retirement in September, was confirmed in the role at a...
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After celebrating its 30th birthday this year, HMS Argyll conducted a week-long series of tests with an autonomous rigid inflatable boat - a major milestone for the Royal Navy The post Britain’s oldest warship tests robot rib in Royal Navy first appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Climb onboard as Kathie Griffiths chats with train driver Ian Campbell who retired after almost 45 years service. It's been a long and memorable journey for Ian from Dalmally, nicknamed Ivor. In this podcast he shares his time on the tracks with us. The post Kathie Gets On Track appeared first on...
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'COP26 presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate the decisive action that Scotland's tourism industry is taking to secure its future prosperity in the face of a growing climate crisis' The post Act now to protect Argyll’s natural assets, says tourism chief appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A group of ferry experts set up by the Scottish Government to advise on key issues affecting lifeline island services in Scotland has not met for two years, despite an ongoing ferry fiasco The post Scot Gov’s expert ferry group fails to meet for two years as lifeline services sink appeared...
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'I’m really passionate about helping to address important issues in our rural areas such as housing and skills and training opportunities' The post Mairi takes the lead on Highland land management appeared first on The Oban Times.
Highland Titles
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It seems as though October is the month of announcements. We have been able to share the news of our 2 new reserves, but it doesn’t stop there. Read on to find out more! 2 New Reserves You may have heard our exciting announcement of our 2 new reserves- Kilnaish Estate & Glen Nant...
Plants of Skye, Raasay & The Small Isles
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Neil on Eigg has sent me images of Ambrosia artemisiifolia (Ragweed) that has appeared in his garden, perhaps from birdseed. New to VC104. Ambrosia artemisiifolia (Ragweed) Image: N Robertson Dave G’s Skye hawkweeds have been determined by David McCosh. Of greatest interest was...
