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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.

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The Oban Times

  • New funding puts boots on the ground (Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 15:07)
    Funding worth £281,564.66 has been awarded to 10 organisations within Locahaber, Skye and the Outer Hebrides which will enable 18 new posts across our popular natural sites. The post New funding puts boots on the ground appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Explore the new Above and Below trails on Scotland’s Adventure Coast (Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 10:53)
    Five new nature-based trails featuring some of Argyll’s most beautiful coastal locations launch on Monday (July 25). The self-led trails feature key sites for wild swimming, snorkelling, beach hunts, sunsets and dark skies along Scotland’s Adventure Coast. Argyll and the Isles is a stunning region...
  • Police Files – 29.7.22 (Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 05:46)
    Threatening behaviour  About 11pm on July 17 at Victoria Crescent, Oban a man, aged 29, behaved in a threatening manner towards another male. Police traced the man and he was issued with a Recorded Police Warning. Assault allegation About 3.15am on July 19 at the Isle of Seil, a 47-year-old man...
  • Ardnamurchan High School enjoys reinstated in-person celebration of success (Monday, July 25, 2022 - 16:57)
    The involvement of the young people at Ardnamurchan High School in all forms of wider achievement was also recognised and praised as part of the evening.  The post Ardnamurchan High School enjoys reinstated in-person celebration of success appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Kara congratulated on first Team GB selection (Monday, July 25, 2022 - 13:12)
    'Kara has been given a debut senior international GB call-up, on the back of her selection for Team Scotland at the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games,' commented Mr Macleod. The post Kara congratulated on first Team GB selection appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • More positive signs for Bob in Southport (Monday, July 25, 2022 - 12:42)
    Bob MacIntyre’s gradual return to form continued at the weekend with a top 20 finish in the Cazoo Classic in Southport. The result, following on from his good showing at the British Open the previous week, means the Oban man is once again back inside the world’s top 100. In blustery conditions on...
  • Kilmallie Christmas Lights Fund to hold AGM next month (Monday, July 25, 2022 - 12:20)
    The AGM will be held in Kilmallie Community Centre. The post Kilmallie Christmas Lights Fund to hold AGM next month appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Kilmallie Community Fridge set for first anniversary celebrations (Sunday, July 24, 2022 - 13:55)
    There will also be electric bike demonstrations, smoothie bike and the bike kitchen with bike maintenance tips, and information on home composting. The post Kilmallie Community Fridge set for first anniversary celebrations appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Unique project sets sail in Plockton (Sunday, July 24, 2022 - 12:09)
    Am Bàta is a collaboration between Plockton High School's Technology Department and Ullapool based professional boatbuilder Mark Stockl. The post Unique project sets sail in Plockton appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • New committee focuses on low carbon targets (Sunday, July 24, 2022 - 07:44)
    Councillor Karl Rosie wants the Highland Council to focus on delivering net zero by 2040, with measurable targets along the way. The post New committee focuses on low carbon targets appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Have your say on Oban harbour future (Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 15:18)
    Argyll and Bute Council's consultation on the future management of Oban harbour starts for six-weeks from tomorrow July 15 on its website The post Have your say on Oban harbour future appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • BID4Oban ballot update (Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 12:02)
    BID4Oban is about to launch its campaign for reballot that will hopefully see the business community vote in favour of the continuance of the BID from November 2022 to October 2027. The BID proposal to go to ballot was approved at the last meeting before the summer recess of Argyll and Bute Council...
  • Plans for watersports hub on Mull (Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 11:38)
    Tobermory Harbour Association's plan to turn an old fish farm building into an outdoor education centre has been lodged with Argyll and Bute Council The post Plans for watersports hub on Mull appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Thought for the Week – 14.6.22 (Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 10:48)
    Which of the three acted like a neighbour? The one who was kind to him (Luke chapter 10: 36,37) The so called “parable of the Good Samaritan” is among the best known loved Bible stories. It is the story Jesus told of the man who was mugged on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho. Two […]...
  • Last chance to have your say on new Port Ellen ferry hub (Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 09:28)
    The national owner of Islay's ferries and ports is inviting the local community to share their opinion on proposed upgrades at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal The post Last chance to have your say on new Port Ellen ferry hub appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Dalmally clan gravestones a step closer to being saved (Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 07:46)
    An ambitious twenty-seven year-project to save a unique collection of clan burial stones has taken another step forward The post Dalmally clan gravestones a step closer to being saved appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Army beach bomb busters called to Acharacle (Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 20:01)
    The small arms rounds were .303 calibre bullets, with some fired and others unfired, and all were safely destroyed by the Naval personnel shortly before 10pm on Saturday night . The post Army beach bomb busters called to Acharacle appeared first on The Oban Times.
  • Ardbeg pledges £1M to Islay after cask sells for record £16M (Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 18:20)
    Ardbeg Distillery is donating £1million to Islay causes, after its record sale of a unique 1975 cask for £16million to a private collector in Asia The post Ardbeg pledges £1M to Islay after cask sells for record £16M appeared first on The Oban Times.

Lochaber Chamber of Commerce

  • HIE business panel shines light on economic outlook and confidence (Friday, July 15, 2022 - 13:20)
    Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has released the latest Business Panel Survey results covering feedback gathering in February and March 2022. A representative view was gathered from a total of 1,017 respondents across multiple sectors and geographies. The survey was carried out against the...
  • University of Georgia meets Lochaber businesses (Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 16:20)
    Lochaber Chamber of Commerce welcomed University of Georgia students to Fort William today, Thursday 14 June, as part of a wider Highlands and Islands visit by the business college students. A hosted session took place at The Lime Tree Hotel & Gallery with speakers from Alvance British...

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