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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Staffin Community Trust is currently advertising for a harbour manager, ahead of the community buy out being concluded in early 2024. The post Skye quarry works under way – with rock blasting imminent appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Some recently imposed speed limits in the Highland roads could be reverted back to their original limit of 30mph. The post Council considers speed limit increases to 30mph appeared first on The Oban Times.
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It has been announced that CalMac be directly awarded the next contract for ferry services across Scotland's west coast and the Hebrides. The post CalMac could be awarded direct ferry contract appeared first on The Oban Times.
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From now until March, the Story Bus will be making its way to doorsteps all over Mull to spread joy and foster a sense of togetherness as it collects rich tales from the island The post An Tobar and Mull Theatre takes to the road appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lauren Worrell who is Regional Manager for NFU Scotland in Argyll & Islands enlisted the help of Argyll Exclusive head chef Mike Knowles to treat Hope helpers and supporters to a slap up meal in recognition of the time they willingly give to run the food bank, community café and gardens. The...
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A Lochaber primary school is campaigning for a permeant speed limit change for the trunk road that passes outside their school from 40mph to 20mph. The post Twenty is plenty for Invergarry’s pupils appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Don’t miss this magical panto in Oban this festive season! With plenty of music, dancing and laughs Spotlight Musical Theatre Group's Mother Hubbard and the Magic Purse has something for everyone. The post Mum’s the word for Spotlight’s panto appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lochavullin and Mill Lane businesses got a flood warning this week from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, knowing the nearby pumps meant to help protect them are "beyond repair." The post Flood scheme for Oban? 2031 at the earliest appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Oban Sea Cadets flew a drone over the ranks at Oban's Remembrance Parade on Sunday November 12, taking these incredible photographs The post A new view of Remembrance Parade appeared first on The Oban Times.
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More than 100 people packed a poignant gathering at The Rockfield Centre on Sunday to celebrate the centenary of the unveiling of Oban War memorial. The post Remembrance tributes appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The acquisition by St Philips Care is expected to secure the future of the Caol-based care home facility. The post Business as usual as care home prepares to go under new ownership appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Old age starts at 95, and its never too late to start pumping a little iron. The post Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip: the afterburn effect appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A founder of Lochaber charity Kirsty's Kids has gone on hunger strike in protest against at a Network Rail yard next door, which has driven them to close their respite centre for sick children and their families The post ‘If I can’t live here, I’m going to die trying’...
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Highlanders urged to get winter ready after chilling -10C lows The post Campaign launched to keep Scotland’s homes safe in winter appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Argyll and Bute urged to get winter ready after chilling -2C lows The post Campaign launched to keep Scotland’s homes safe in winter appeared first on The Oban Times.
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“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives .” John 14: 27 The post Thought for the Week – 16.11.23 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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What do we have for you in this week’s Oban Times newspaper and online? The post What’s In This Week’s Oban Times – 15th November 2023 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Police on the Isle of Barra have charged a man with theft after a camera was stolen at Barra Airport earlier this year. The post Man arrested for stealing camera appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lest we forget. The post Lochaber remembers the fallen appeared first on The Oban Times.
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On the Wednesday November 22 members of the community are invited along to a curated display of some of the collection’s highlights. The post An Introduction to the Cameron of Lochiel collection appeared first on The Oban Times.
