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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With the current lockdown putting pay to the initial plans to mark significant milestones achieved by Sammy Macdonald and Chrissie Ann and Jackie Smith, family and neighbours wanted to make a special effort to celebrate the occasions. The post Community rallies to celebrate two milestones appeared...
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The centre in Stevenson Street had to shut its doors when the coronavirus crisis hit but despite lockdown, its workers are still supporting as many people - if not more - than before. The post Dove Centre keeps up vital support appeared first on The Oban Times.
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In a statement last night (Friday), NHS Highland said it recognised that the coronavirus outbreak which has seen the deaths of five residents at Home Farm care home in Portree, was causing concern in the local community and that the health board wanted to give an update on the actions being taken...
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Conaglen Estate salvages Ardgour Primary’s waterlogged playing field (Saturday, May 9, 2020 - 11:11)The recent work to complete the reseeding was completed by a group of individuals working on the site in compliance with the COVID-19 guidance. The post Conaglen Estate salvages Ardgour Primary’s waterlogged playing field appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The interim junior doctors who arrived early as first year graduates at Lorn and Islands Hospital are just some of the nursing and medical students nationwide who are being asked to give up the last few months of training so they can bolster the ranks of already qualified colleagues fighting the...
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Into the Wildwoods looks at the ways in which our Mesolithic ancestors understood the complex habitats and ecosystems in which they hunted and gathered. The post Wild Words: Kirsteen Bell appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The sales executive started out at United Auctions as market superintendent, staffing and running the yard at Dalmally and on the island sales. The post Bill Jamieson to retire from United Auctions appeared first on The Oban Times.
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An Taigh-Fuine/The Bakery starts on BBC ALBA on Thursday, May 14 at 8.30pm The post Island’s baking brothers star in TV series appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Steevie, Fiona, Kathie and Ellis lead you on a merry banter not to serious filled episode about things to do over this lockdown weekend. The post Something for the Weekend 8st May 2020 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Summer of 1998. Aonach Eagach in Glencoe In 1998 I was completing my last 2 terms of classroom teaching at SBHS in the West Midlands. I was moving into a completely new job in Malvern as a trainee outdoor instructor – exciting times. With my holidays and free time I was looking for outdoor...
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Trials to start on getting supplies between Lorn and Islands Hospital, and Mull and Iona Community Hospital The post Drones to fly NHS kit between Oban and Mull appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Today (May 8) marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day - Victory in Europe Day - We have a video from this morning at the war memorial in Oban The post VE Day 75th Anniversary – Oban appeared first on The Oban Times.
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New forum features reps from business, tourism, manufacturing, farming and aquaculture. The post New forum for Argyll business chiefs appeared first on The Oban Times.
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This week the 84-year-old who is self-isolating took to a flag lined jetty as a stage to perform his rendition of We'll Meet Again. The post We’ll meet again… appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has formally extended Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown. By law, the social distancing measures across the UK have to be reviewed every three weeks. However, Ms Sturgeon said it was too soon to make meaningful changes without risking a resurgence of the...
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Eurovision is cancelled but The Rockfield Centre has come up with a version of Oban's own to keep you entertained. The post Get your act together for Obanvision song contest appeared first on The Oban Times.
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DEATHS CLARK – Mr Robert ‘Robin’ Vaughan (FRCS), formerly consultant surgeon West Highland Hospital, Oban, Argyll, 1967-1986, died peacefully at Willow House Care Home, Cellardyke, Fife on Friday, April 24, 2020, aged 87 years. Robin, beloved husband of Marnie, much loved and loving father of...
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The sum of £600 was raised in February for Lochaber Hope The post Lochaber Hope thankful for ceilidh donation appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Housebuilders will be able to apply for short-term loans of up to £1 million from the Scottish Government to support them through the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from 2pm on 18 May. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with liquidity issues due to the temporary closure of the housebuilding...
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HLH’s Highland Archive Centre staff have been looking back to find photos and documents from the period to share on social media this week. The post High Life Highland commemorates VE Day online appeared first on The Oban Times.
