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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Research finds an "urgent need" to support young women who are experiencing isolation in one of Europe’s most sparsely populated areas.
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Learn to love February more with some theatre to give you some winter boing! It can be tough getting through the last part of winter, though Bright Productions might just help you hang on ’til Spring. They are a big believer in the power of play and the joy of creativity for teenagers and...
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The Best of Broadway comes to Fort William! The World’s Greatest Stage Musicals. Showings February to May Starting soon, a season of fantastic, crowd-pleasing, critically acclaimed and multi-award winning musicals at Highland Cinema – Kinky Boots, My Favorite Things, Titanic, An...
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Some Lochaber Chamber members have already used Fort William Bike Shed services to support their staff in accessing and continuing cycling. They can arrange a drop in at your workplace and carry out taster sessions, Dr Bike checks and offer loans of E bikes and accessories. They can also advise...
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West Property has just completed the renovation of two properties for short- to medium-term company lets. Marina Apartments provide two comfortable two-bedroom serviced apartments in the heart of Corpach. They offer a stress-free solution for companies looking for a cost-effective way to...
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Lochaber Hope and New Connections are launching a brand new podcast! It’s a great way to keep updated on what’s happening and get a feel-good serotonin boost at the same time! From 30 January, you’ll find ‘Talking Hope’ on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts....
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ALVANCE British Aluminium is delighted to announce that they have been certified against the latest Aluminium Stewardship Performance Standard – V3. This certification is a testament to ALVANCE’s unwavering commitment to sustainable practices, responsible sourcing, and industry-leading...
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Our Premium Business Club Members have vacancies ranging from HGV drivers, chefs, accountants, engineers, lecturers and housekeeping staff. Click the links below for more information and to apply. ALVANCE British Aluminium – Find out more and apply. BSW Timber – Find out more and apply...
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Local and national companies chipped in with the work at the Greenfingers site. The post A little sunshine after the storm for community gardeners appeared first on The Oban Times.
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As part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful Upstream Battle campaign a Week of Action will take place from January 20 to 28 to encourages the public to address the issue in their local rivers and streams. The post Keep Scotland Beautiful supporting activity on waterways appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A date has been set for the appeal of a former Gigha subpostmaster jailed for a year amid the Post Office scandal, but a former sheriff says the matter "can be put right in a relatively short time if the will to do so is present". The post Former Argyll subpostmaster could be pardoned ‘...
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An accomplished piper himself, Roddy had a role in the Glenfinnan Games for many years. The post Tributes paid to former councillor and Glenfinnan Games judge Roddy Balfour appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Police are investigating after two suspected wilful fireraising incidents at the weekend. The post Police probe suspected double wilful fireraising in Oban town centre appeared first on The Oban Times.
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This film explores the co-dependent relationship between tiny things (insects), future Gaelic generations (children), and ecological systems (the forest). The post Ancient Loch Arkaig forest is focus of new film appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Glasgow's Celtic Connections 2024 runs from Thursday, January 18 to Sunday February 4. The post Celtic Connections 2024 is here appeared first on The Oban Times.
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All the latest from the local shinty clubs. The post Shinty round-up: January 18 2024 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Major project captures the pride within Scotland’s fishing sector. The post Mallaig fishers feature in pioneering exhibition appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Tribute paid to the Very Rev. Gilleasbuig Macmillan, a former Oban High School pupil, Dean of the Order of the Thistle and minister of St Giles' Cathedral for 40 years. The post Gilleasbuig Macmillan: ‘One of the giants of the Church’ appeared first on The Oban Times.
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High pressure brought us settled, cold, dry weather last week after a reasonable cover of snow, a quick thaw and refreeze. It was a fantastic start to my winter of guiding and climbing in which Doug and I enjoyed stunning days out, fantastic climbing and dry gear at the end of every day.We...
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Between Christmas and New Year we had a couple of storms that brought a bit of snow for us. It is currently lying down to around 600m and is not very deep, but it is very welcome! On Monday (New Year's Day) I went into Coire na Ciste on Ben Nevis to climb Strident Edge with Ali. We had tried...