Lochaber Blogs
Blogs (web logs) provide an ideal opportunity to explore the traditions, culture and wildlife of Wild Lochaber. We have put together a collection of local blogs and provide the titles and text snippets to 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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MacKintosh is rated as one of the fittest members of the current Fort FC squad. The post Striker MacKintosh re-signs for the Fort until end of the season appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Swooping aerial shots take in the splendour of the landscape as he pieces together the final fate of the last ferries of Ballachulish. The post Ballachulish ferries film to hit Fort big screen next month appeared first on The Oban Times.
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As well as artist residencies, the project on Mull will provide a space for gatherings, workshops and exhibitions, a permaculture garden and a land re-wilding scheme at Tireragan. The post Funding boost for ambitious arts hub appeared first on The Oban Times.
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All the staff have been deployed except the janitor who will stay on. The community can also keep using it for events. The post Mothball plans for Achaleven Primary School appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Do you know a young person who’d be interested in a career in the transport industry? DYW West Highland is running a great new event highlighting the range of career options within this sector, across land, sea and sky on Wednesday June 16 – see the DYW West Highland website for details of how to...
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Oban Tennis Club is looking forward to a big turnout at its first tournament of 2021 later this month. Up to 16 players can take part in the Men’s Singles Challenge but to get a place players are being encouraged to sign up quick. The entry fee is £10. More information can be found on [...
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Louise Maclean is currently Acting Head Teacher at Ardgour Primary School, and previously taught in Ardgour and Strontian Primary schools. The post New head teacher confirmed for Ardgour and Lochaline Primary Schools appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Fort William football fans Michael O’Mara and Callum MacLean faced the camera this week on subjects ranging from ‘does Claggan Park have the best view of any football ground in Scotland’ to who they think will win the upcoming European Championships. The interview will be broadcast during...
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This is not the first time a beach trip has been relocated which is really disappointing, especially in better weather. The post Faeces, dog dirt and broken glass forces Arisaig youngsters to abandon beach walk appeared first on The Oban Times.
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'Healthy' seven-year-old Delilah fell rapidly ill after merely paddling along the shore of Loch Awe during an hour-long walk. The post Dog owner’s plea after pet dies appeared first on The Oban Times.
Hunter Mountaineering Courses and Guiding
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Lena climbing at Flodigarry. Kilt Rock, Staffin. Lena on Grey Panther. Lena leading on Grey Panther. Lena on Grey Panther. Lena on Grey Panther. DofE Expedition camping near Braemar. DofE supervision by bike in the Southern Cairngorms. Thank you to @GoldExpeditions for the photo. Curved...
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Summer of 2012. North Face of Piz Badile, Cassin Route, with Matt. In the summer of 2012, Matt and I had a great trip to the Alps – bouldering, rock climbing and some bigger lines. We learnt exactly how busy the very popular routes can be – the Cassin Route proved to be incredibly...
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Queens award for Lochaber support service Lochaber Hope have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for their selfless dedication to the well-being of the Lochaber Community. This is the highest award volunteers can achieve in the UK and it is wonderful that they have been recognised...
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Woodlands Glencoe award winner Family-run Woodlands Glencoe has been awarded the UK Small Business of the Year at the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) annual awards. The land was once an arable farm and has since been transformed into a luxury tourism destination. The business includes an...
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Expanding business West Property is celebrating 10 years of managing and letting properties across Lochaber with the creation of a new Fort William team to grow and enhance its Lettings and Estate Agency operations in the area. In addition to managing in excess of 200 letting properties many of...
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Outdoor Summer Holiday Club Stramash Holiday Club is set to look a little different this year. The team have reflected on the most appropriate way to continue to welcome children to join them through the holidays. They have seen a marked increase in the number of families utilising a year round...
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Latest Opening Hours The West Highland Museum reopened on 1st June 2021. They are operating on reduced hours due to a shortage of volunteers because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum will be open from Tuesday to Friday 10am – 2pm (last entry 1.20pm). Booking is recommended, but they may be able...
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Restored 13th Century Mingary Castle, is now under the Management of Jessica Thompson and Colin Nicholson. Opening Hours Operating as a Castle Hotel with a newly designed restaurant, they are open to the public for Dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. They will serve a daily changing tasting...
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Caledonian Discovery are delighted to be starting up their holiday cruises again on 12th June. Their season has had lots of changes over recent months and they still have plenty of availability for bookings both last minute, later this season and throughout 2022. Seven-day cruises Their barges...
West Coast Mountain Guides
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We’ve had a busy few weeks in the Cuillin, teams traversing, teams completing the Munros and teams climbing the In Pinn. Thank you to all our guides who have delivered an excellent service as always and well done to all our clients who have completed their objectives. Dave is just back from his...
