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.
The Oban Times
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There was a good turnout of members when Campbeltown Bowling Club celebrated the end of the indoor season by hosting its carpet bowls prizegiving.
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A police officer injured while helping a drunk man on Islay has been praised for continuing to work.
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No tickets needed for Mull Music Festival, just turn up and join the party
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Police were called to Glencruitten Golf Course after reports of a weapon and drugs being found.
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Site is being marketed in three lots by DM Hall and Watermans with a six-figure asking price.
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There has been a significant amount of conversation regarding Arran’s bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status. The Banner spoke to the Arran Geopark board of trustees to learn more about the initiative and sought answers to readers’ questions.
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Sharon Kelly has spoken of her “wonderful experience” receiving an MBE from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle in recognition of services to young people.
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Mull and Ardnamurchan cat charity on the prowl for more volunteers
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A door linking the school and the sports centre is at the centre of a row over the safety of pupils.
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Ian Brown says he is in the right ’plaice’ after bringing a former Campbeltown chip shop back to life to follow in the footsteps of his famous father.
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Arran’s iCentre in Brodick, more commonly known as the tourist information centre, will close following a strategic review by VisitScotland.
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Pupils from two Kintyre primary schools walked, cycled, rolled, wheeled and ran to success in the six-week Beat the Street Active Nation challenge.
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Man narrowly avoids going to jail at March sitting of Campbeltown Sheriff Court.
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Fears that traffic chaos could impede emergency service access.
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Argyll and Bute Council’s SNP-led opposition ousted the Lib Dem and Tory led administration today, in a tense tie-break that came down to the cut of a deck of cards - twice - to elect a new Provost and Leader.
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Vessel rotation caused by delays in the CalMac overhaul programme will reduce services operating out of Mallaig over the next two months.
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The RNLI’s Oban-based lifeboat, which has served coastal and island communities for nearly 27 years, set sail early on Thursday morning for Inverness.
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Wylie & Bisset forecasts insolvency explosion as HMRC enlists private debt collectors to pursue billions in unpaid taxes
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The SNP-led opposition played their cards right to snatch Argyll and Bute Council from the administration.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Environmental Sustainability for Businesses Event On Monday 25 March, Lochaber Chamber of Commerce hosted a session for businesses looking to learn more about Net Zero and reduce waste, cut costs, and make a positive impact on the environment. Collaboration and Initiatives The Environmental...