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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More spring clean stories from Oban and the surrounding area. The post The great clean-up continued appeared first on The Oban Times.
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1st April 2012. Ardverikie Wall, Binnein Shuas Back in April 2012, Lena and I managed to get a day of climbing to ourselves. We did Ardverikie Wall on Binnein Shuas. We had both climbed it before, but it is just that good – that everybody should do it several times! I wrote this on my blog...
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Two new groups and meetings from Lochaber Hope Lochaber Hope are in the process of setting up two suicide prevention peer support groups in Fort William, based on the blue print and success of Martyn’s Monday Club in Oban. They are holding an OPEN COMMUNITY MEETING on 30th April, 7-9pm at the Nevis...
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Sustrans North Connel-Benderloch path opening, National Cycle Network Route 78, Wednesday 17th April Wednesday 17th April sees the official opening of the new traffic-free connection along Route 78, the Caledonia Way, between the villages of North Connel and Benderloch in Argyll and Bute. This new...
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The foodbank fed 1,383 people in the last year, of which 543 were children. The post Lochaber Foodbank reports ‘shocking’ rise in numbers appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Kishorn Port secures Waste Management Licence and invests a further £1.6 million. Kishorn Port Ltd (KPL) has secured a Waste Management Licence (WML) from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) for the decommissioning of off-shore oil and gas assets at Kishorn Yard and Dry Dock. This...
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Scottish law firm eyes growth with raft of promotions and appointments Ledingham Chalmers today (4 April, 2019) announces seven promotions — including two at partner level — in its Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Stirling offices. Pamela Sargent The announcement comes shortly after the firm hired renowned...
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A planning decision on Scottish Water's new £5.6million water waste treatment plant could be made by November. The post Stakeholders say why central Seil is best for waste water site appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lochaber businesses have been recognised for their excellent contributions during this year’s Scottish Rural Awards 2019. (C) Highland Soap Co., Facebook @HighlandSoap The Scottish Rural Awards, partnered by Scottish Field magazine and the Scottish Countryside Alliance, are the ultimate...
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The path was almost unusable. The post Quiraing path gets much needed upgrade appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Concern for the health and mental well-being of pupils together with a desire to reduce plastics usage are the twin drivers of a new initiative. The post Lochaber High teams with Liberty for water bottle scheme appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Awkward rescue on the Isle of Kerrera sees RNLI and coastguard crews team up The post Cliff faller requires lifeboat rescue appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Fundraising adds another £340 to the £16,000 already made to support the food aid project out in Malawi. The post Seed for life charity keeps growing appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Highland Council says the court case which saw an Acharacle shellfish company fined for food safety offences last week, emphasised the importance of the legislation surrounding the harvesting, handing and distributing shellfish. The post Council says shellfish firm fine highlights food safety rules...
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After coming to a 'mutual agreement,' Comar's chief executive Alasdair McCrone will leave in June. The post Theatre boss bows out as Comar’s leading man appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Impressing the boss got Harry nominated for a top award. The post Award success for fish farm vet Harry appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Kintyre For the second year running, leading renewables developer SSE will be taking part in the Kintyre Way Ultra 2019. Running is just one of the things SSE, owners of Tangy wind farm in the Kintyre peninsula, will be doing to support of this fantastic event. SSE will be powering the very people...
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Bargains galore from Lorn and Oban Reuse Initiative. The post Bargain hunters make the most of Freebie Friday appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Highland Passive begins two Passivhaus projects in Closeburn and St Boswells Two Passivhaus projects are about to start on site in Closeburn in Dumfries and Galloway, and St Boswells in the borders. Highland Passive has been involved in these projects and two more in Garelochhead and Westruther....
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Scottish boxing icon Benny 's story comes to Oban stage The post Boxer Benny Lynch tour hopes to pack a punch in Oban appeared first on The Oban Times.
