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
-
Local councillor urges fans not to travel to pubs locally to watch the game The post Argyll and Bute’s Old Firm fan plea appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
A virtual look-back at some old Royal National Mod photos. The post More Mod photos from our files appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
UCI mountain bike world cup to return to Fort William next year (Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 12:46)Reece Wilson’s win at the weekend was a huge boost for British mountain biking and the ultimate recognition of his talent. As reigning World Champion everyone will be raring to see him in front of his home crowd at Fort William next year. The post UCI mountain bike world cup to return to Fort...
-
Sixth round of the Ferries Accessibility Fund is open for applications. The post New funding for ferry companies appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
In light of many shops stocking up early for Christmas in case of more rigid Covid restrictions, this is a good chance to get into the Yuletide spirit with a really useful gift while supporting a local charity which helps many people across Lochaber. The post Lochaber charity turns to festive face...
-
Overall hit to authority is £11.2 million but more than half will be covered by the Scottish Government. The post Pandemic leaves council facing £4.4m shortfall appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
A spokesman for business experts FRP said: 'Our team is working with the directors of a number of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group subsidiaries to explore all options for the future of its retail brands Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Jaeger, Ponden Home, and Peacocks.' The post Edinburgh Woollen Mill...
-
FSB Highlands & Islands Development Manager, David Richardson, was giving his reaction to the Lochaber Times after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed her government's new coronavirus measures. The post New Covid crackdown will see Lochaber hospitality businesses ‘horrified’...
-
With echoes of Springsteen's panoramic rock fables to quieter, more introspective numbers such as '33', on which Crow also features, Hold Fast is MacLeod's love letter to his ancestral home and the life he has there. The post Lewis singer songwriter Colin holds fast to his island roots with new...
-
his week Ellis and Fiona discuss COVID-19 news and the impact to local shops and businesses especially bars, restaurants, hotels and the Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Fiona has been looking into the Queen's Birthday Honours and catches up with retired vet Jimmy Wilson who has received an MBE The post...
-
Stuart Livings and his partner Sophie are looking to form a partnership which would allow them a small area of land that they can begin planting trees The post Couple seek land partnership for eco project appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
From Harris Morag Munro and Angus MacLean received an MBE ((Member of the Order of the British Empire) and BEM (Medallists of the Order of the British Empire) respectively while Patricia Mary Walsh from Skye also received an MBE. The post Birthday honours for islanders appeared first on The Oban...
-
Jimmy Wilson received the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to veterinary practice and animal welfare on the island. The post Honour of the highest order for island vet appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
'It has gone very well and we are really pleased and have had a very good attendance,' say doctors. The post Flu clinic in Oban sees 1,700 patients appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
The message is communicated in the unmistakable tongue-in-cheek Peat and Diesel style, and features the band in never before seen footage. The post Peat and Diesel: ‘That’s the way we wash them… in the Western Isles!’ appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
A virtual look-back to go with this week's virtual Mod The post Another walk through Mod memories files appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
The Garden Waste Collection Service is for the recycling of the following from your garden: grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, twigs and small branches, flowers, plants and weeds. Customers are asked to check the contents of their bin to ensure it contains no contamination. The post Garden waste...
-
Vandalism Between 6pm on Saturday October 3 and 9.45am on Sunday October 4, at Lorn Road, Dunbeg, a red Ford Focus car had the bodywork on the passenger side scratched. Police are investigating. Charged About 10.30pm on Sunday October 4, in Corran Esplanade, Oban, a man, 30, was arrested for...
-
Councillor Robin Currie also pledged to continue to drive forward the key priorities of the council after his appointment to the post. The post Best budget pledge from new leader appeared first on The Oban Times.
-
Pedestrian and vehicular access will be maintained at all times. Parking on Perceval Road will not be permitted during the site working hours of 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, and Saturdays 8am to 4.30pm. The post Lewis care project sees road improvement works start appeared first on The Oban...
