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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A number of registered European citizens across the UK claimed they were turned away and denied their right to vote at the EU poll. The Oban Times understands there were some incidences here. The post Electoral office ‘happy’ to discuss EU poll concerns appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A one-year project on the island will deliver ways to tackle isolation, loneliness and other barriers to participation in life. The post Support in mind for Mull’s mental health appeared first on The Oban Times.
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He is urging health ministers to ban the the use of chemical weedkillers. The post McLean calls on health ministers to ban weedkillers appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Oban Community Council plans to write to MSP Michael Russell to involve the transport minister in talks. The post Transport woes need minister’s help to get moving appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Organisers are inviting people living and working on Seil to put on their thinking caps and get creative - scarecrows of all shapes and sizes are welcome. The post Scarecrows are coming to Seil appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Skills for Growth Service from Skills Development Scotland Skills for Growth is a funded service to help small businesses in Scotland succeed Skills Development Scotland offer the Skills for Growth programme to small businesses in Scotland and want to encourage Lochaber to get involved. They can...
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A place to get clean water and dispose of waste liquids and rubbish could lessen campervan impact. The post Island to look at campervan provision appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Glen Spean Brewery launches ‘Red Revival’ amber ale The new ale has been added to Glen Spean Brewery‘s bottled beer range for summer 2019 Following a huge success in cask sales of its ‘Red Revival’ amber Ale, Glen Spean Brewery has now launched this new product into its bottled beer range...
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Keeper’s Cottage restored at Ardtornish Estate Ardtornish Estate have added to their holiday let portfolio with the completion of renovations at Keeper’s Cottage The Cottage has been restored to it’s former glory. From its position located high on the hill just outside the...
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Sheds, wardrobes and charity bags are being raided for ideas, props and garments to rig out fun-stuffed characters for the week-long summer celebration starting on July 27. The post Seil sows seeds for first scarecrow festival appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Apprentice Store achieves Investors in Young People gold accreditation The Apprentice Store, an IT service provider in Inverness supporting businesses in the Highlands and beyond, has achieved the prestigious Investors in Young People gold accreditation – an achievement that represents a true...
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Sustainability is key for Ben Nevis in STV feature The importance of the Nevis Landscape Partnership‘s work was shown in this national feature Did you see the STV feature about Ben Nevis?! Last year over 160,000 people climbed Ben Nevis and it is estimated that 300,000 visited Glen Nevis and...
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Letters are not a public referendum or people's vote insists community council chairperson The post Letters to seek island’s views on water treatment works appeared first on The Oban Times.
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First PR agency focusing on family owned businesses launches in Scotland Relative PR Team Relative PR unveiled by team behind Muckle Media Relative PR, a new public relations and communications agency, is being launched for family owned enterprises looking to grow and future-proof their businesses...
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Bookberries was the brainchild of a group of parents who got together to start an after-school club, with support of teachers, to reach even the most reluctant readers. The post Islay book club makes First Minister’s shortlist appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Crowds turned out to show their support and enjoy the carnival atmosphere as a pipe band led a colourful parade down George Street from the Corran Halls. The post Crowds turn out to party at Oban Charities Day appeared first on The Oban Times.
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North Connel and District Horticultural Show's diamond jubilee is on Saturday August 24 The post North Connel plant sale keeps growing appeared first on The Oban Times.
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You have until July 18 to help shape the future of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The post Have your say on fire and rescue service appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The story of a son emerging from his father’s shadow is told in this remarkable double biography and autobiography. The post The Shepherd and the Morning Star appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Trophies and medals were handed out over two days when youngsters and adults descended on Oban to take part in a host of keenly-fought competitions. The post Oban is second largest local Mòd appeared first on The Oban Times.
