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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By the time I had covered 14k, I was peching like an asthmatic sheep, my limbs had seized up and every step felt like a battle. The post MacPhail: the pain of running a half-marathon appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP, Donald Cameron, has urged the Scottish Government to 'get a grip' on continuing problems facing residents and businesses in the region who are dependent on ferries. The post MP’s anger over Lochaline ferry crossing situation appeared first on...
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Lucy Malin, a third-year BA Dance Degree student from Ballet West in Taynuilt, shares here experience of being part of Oban's University Town. The post Day-to-day life of a ballet dancer appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Paddle Steamer Waverley has regrettably been withdrawn from service. The post PS Waverley will not sail this year appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Last week we briefly reported on the visit to Corpach harbour by the Christian missionary ship, Juvel II, from the Faroe Islands. The post Faroes mission ship visit to Lochaber hailed a hit appeared first on The Oban Times.
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There was no change in the lead in the 2019 Scottish Six Days Trial after day four yesterday (Thursday) as both James Dabill (Beta) and Dougie Lampkin (Vertigo) completed the 30 observed sections without dropping a single mark. The post Scottish Six Days Trial: Day 4 appeared first on The Oban...
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Officers from the Road Policing Unit in Fort William have been working with the DVLA to tackle untaxed vehicles in Fort William. The post Fort police crackdown on untaxed vehicles in town appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Sunday Times Rich List 2019, published last week, says Susie and husband Toto are worth £335 million. The post Oban’s Susie is third richest person in Highlands appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Families will be able to add leaves to the tree at Dunollie Castle grounds, engraved with a special message The post Tree sculpture will remember babies gone too soon appeared first on The Oban Times.
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It’s time to place your nominations for this year's Lochaber VOSCARS. The post Countdown to the Lochaber VOSCARS appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Biscuits are flying off the shelves helping long-haul air operators keep passengers fed and happy The post Sky’s the limit for biscuits made on Mull appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Construction hoardings are to be moved out of the way to allow access. The post Town Hall Brae open as usual for Six Days Trial appeared first on The Oban Times.
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This is the last performance Ballet West students give before graduating and starting out on their dance careers The post Ballet West brings showcase to Oban appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A new one-stop facility in Kyleakin may affect jobs in Mallaig and Fort William. The post Jobs under threat as Mowi backs Kyleakin relocation appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Aquaculture is a growing industry so a great career opportunity says apprentice Somhairle McNally The post Taynuilt apprentice’s career in aquaculture is going swimmingly appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Your chance to tuck into cake and help the National Deaf Childen's Society at the same time this weekend The post Jemma says thank you with big bake sale appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Atlantic Islands Centre has plenty of choice of food and events coming up on its menu. The post Sheila has all the right ingredients for Luing cooking job appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The maintenance project to upgrade essential components on the iconic Skye crossing is set to begin next week. The post Skye crossing set for £600k upgrade from Monday appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Native trees might not make a fortune for Glengorm estate but will be invaluable to island bio-diversity The post Estate plants native forest to save Mull’s natural world appeared first on The Oban Times.
Hunter Mountaineering Courses and Guiding
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1998 to 1999 @ Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre In 1998 to 1999 I was a trainee instructor at the Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre. I shared a bungalow with Rich and Dylan – who were about 18 at the time. I have very fond memories of the year. I’m hoping the Bungalow has...
