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.
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This week Sally and I are training a new bunch of mountain leaders. This is the Mountain Training scheme of Summer Mountain Leader Award and it is a six day training course. Yesterday we started by chatting through the scope of the award, equipment to carry and started the navigation...
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The free training workshop, designed for motorcyclists of all ages and experience, uses the expertise of the emergency services to prepare riders should the worst happen on the roads. The post Biker Down course coming to Oban appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Bid4Oban chief executive Andrew Spence says visitors had an enjoyable visit to the town, despite the wet weather. The post Two cruise ships visit Oban appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The owners had left it parked up while they went to walk their dogs The post Ganavan campervan rolls off car park edge appeared first on The Oban Times.
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This is the first significant fundraising activity in memory of Eilidh MacLeod. The post Team Eilidh goes the distance for Barra Manchester bomb victim appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Officials from Argyll and Bute Council had suggested altering the way funds are allocated to the area’s community councils, in a way which would have seen the bodies in four large towns losing out. The post Councillors reject plans to reduce Oban community council funding appeared first on The Oban...
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Stranded climber calls for help after getting stranded near Glengorm The post Mull cliffhanger sees rescue crews team up appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The volunteer crew of Oban RNLI Lifeboat were called to help a diver in Loch Aline on Saturday (May 18), who was reported as having decompression sickness commonly known as the bends. Shortly after 6.30pm, the UK Coastguard requested the launch of Oban RNLI Lifeboat. The Coastguard had been alerted...
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Lauren MacColl presents her new album to Argyll backed by a variable feast of musicians The post Mull welcomes fiddler of high acclaim appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Did God abandon his son on the Cross? Jesus’s prayer is heard, God vindicates Him. The post Thought for the week – 16.05.19 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Island local authorities will receive £9.6m this year to help improve home energy efficiency. The post Island fuel poverty changes appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Adventurous first year Kinlochleven High School pupils enjoyed the challenge of a residential stay at Loch Eil Outward Bound Centre. The post Kinlochleven High pupils were Outward Bound appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Benbecula and Stornoway airports will be closed on Thursday May 23. The post MSP concerned over island airport dispute appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Oban golfer Robert MacIntyre receives his certificate from Brendan O’Hara MP yesterday in recognition of his grandstand finish in second place at the British Masters. The MP raised an Early Day Motion recognising Robert’s rise to become a professional, and obtaining and retaining his...
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Write up to follow soon...Stats:Welsh 3000ers16/5/19 start 0900hrs 35.35km 4h10m48sSnowdon 0Carnedd Ugain 05.20Crib Goch 09.44 (15.04)Blaen-y-nant 14.01 (29.05)Nant Peris PO 07.19 (36.24)Elidir Fawr 35.33 (1.11.57)Y Garn 22.21 (1.34.17)Glyder Fawr 18.39 (1.52.56)Glyder Fach 09.09 (2.02.05)Tryfan 15...
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Lochaber and other Highland region residents have been warned to make sure when buying a puppy that they buy purchase their new pet from reputable sources. The post Lochaber residents warned over puppy sales appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Life on Skye this week was pretty good. The rock was dry, the views immense and the company was excellent. We reached all eleven Cuillin munros in four days and threw in a few bonus extras as well!You never know who you will end up with on a shared experience such as our Cuillin Munro Bagging trip...
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Dìleab EP Due out this summer The post Dìleab EP due out this summer appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Fort William has been awarded Fairtrade status for its commitment to ethical trading principles, following a year-long campaign involving promotions to consumers, businesses and community groups in the area. The post Fort William awarded official Fairtrade Town status appeared first on The Oban...
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Motorists are set to benefit from £185,000 of resurfacing works to the A830 at Loch Eil Station, due to start next week. The post A830 at Loch Eil Station getting £185k of improvements appeared first on The Oban Times.
