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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Poignant image of Commando Memorial taken ahead of VE Day anniversary (Friday, May 29, 2020 - 15:00)The monument was designed by Scott Sutherland and unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Motherand. The post Poignant image of Commando Memorial taken ahead of VE Day anniversary appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The UK Government has been working round the clock to help people through Coronavirus at home and abroad. The armed forces have been helping out across the UK building emergency hospitals, delivering vital supplies and much more. The post Government action at home and abroad helps cope with Covid...
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In the marvellous month of May, many were the moments of mischief and magnificence. From welcoming innocent baby birds, ducks and geese, to elaborate escape plans from cheeky pigs and some unexpected bee stings – there has barely been a relaxing and calm hour, despite still being closed to...
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First Minister's nerves as she appeals to people to be sensible and not let COVID-19 'jump bridges'. The post Lockdown to comeback if virus spikes again – Sturgeon appeared first on The Oban Times.
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DEATHS GRAHAM – George Pirrie Graham. Peacefully at Buchanan Lodge, Bearsden on May 3, 2020 age 83, (formerly of Millpark Terrace, Oban and Victoria Terrace, Ardrishaig), much loved by his family and friends and extended family. He will be very sadly missed. Many thanks to all staff at...
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Scottish Government have today, Thursday 28 May, announced changes to Scotland’s lockdown restrictions and have been confirmed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. While some outdoor activity restrictions will ease as of Friday, the public are still urged to stay at home as much as possible and...
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Education Secretary John Swinney has published a summary of the scientific advice behind the plans to re-open schools and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings. In agreement with councils, professional associations and parent representatives, all schools will return on 11 August while ELC...
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The Scottish Government have announced their pandemic response funding details today (Wednesday 27 May) as an exceptional summer budget revision was laid before Scottish Parliament. Spending on measures to counter the COVID-19 pandemic has reached just over £4 billion, Scottish Government...
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The Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG) have announced their updated National Action Plan approach to tourism sector recovery in Scotland. Scottish tourism is facing up to its biggest challenge ever with Coronavirus impacting the entire industry. It is expected that the recovery will...
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Last week an amendment was passed by MSPs for current Non-Domestic Rates (Coronavirus Reliefs) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 to be extended to the media sector, despite the SNP voting against it. The post More worries for local newspapers despite MSPs backing rates relief appeared first on The Oban...
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Year-end figures highlighted a reduction of more than five per cent in overall crime when compared to the previous year, while the overall detection rate also increased by more than three percentage points. The post Highlands and Islands is one of the safest places to live in Scotland appeared...
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Scottish Tourism Alliance forecasts dire warning for larger hotels, pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions. The post Loss of thousands of tourism jobs ‘imminent’ warns STA appeared first on The Oban Times.
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COVID-19 survivor James Scott's appeal will help create a special room at Lorn and The Islands Hospital where infected air can be controlled. This Friday the fundraising golfer will officially re-open the course at Glencruitten Golf Club as lockdown restrictions start to lift. The post Hospital...
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We have produced this issue as digital only, due to delivery and financial constraints - so please SHARE FAR AND WIDE! The post Here’s the June issue of Lochaber Life! appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Here's the June issue of The West Coast Review! We have produced this issue as digital only - so please SHARE FAR AND WIDE! The post West Coast Review appeared first on The Oban Times.
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So you are celebrating your 41st wedding anniversary? What a wonderful achievement and yet another milestone to celebrate in your long-lasting relationship! Though it can be overshadowed by the previous anniversary celebration – the ruby wedding is particularly exciting – don’t let it...
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Children in Argyll and Bute will return to a 'blended model' of part time in-school and part time at-home, says Michael Russell MSP The post ‘Part time’ schooling on cards from August appeared first on The Oban Times.
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. The UK outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown has presented a testing time for us all, including residents, their families and the team at Etive House Care Home, Benderloch. The post Etive House Care Home say Thank You for being Awesome...
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Get musical and quizzical with the Oban Pride team on Saturday, May 30. The post Open invite to online Pride at Home party appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The closure of the Caledonian Hotel in Fort William, due to the collapse of Specialist Leisure Group and its subsidiary companies, will have a huge knock on effect on numerous small, local businesses say campaign group. The post Hotel closure sparks wider concern over COVID impact appeared first...
