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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Construction work on the replacement Belford Hospital is expected to begin in 2025 with an estimated completion date of 2028. The post Ground investigations begin at proposed site for new hospital appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Sunday November 5 - Glen Strae The post Nevis Hill Walking Club appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has taken another step on its path towards achieving Net Zero by installing six new electric car charging points on its Dunbeg site. The post SAMS welcomes new electric charging points welcom appeared first on The Oban Times.
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“Net migration can now no longer keep up with negative natural change.” - NHS Western Isles Director of Finance, Debbie Bozkurt. The post Changing demographics concern island health chiefs appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A Scottish hotel group that own several hospitality venues in Argyll and the West Highlands has won big at the Hotels of the Year Scotland Awards. The post Seven heaven for Crerar Hotels at hotel awards appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Community Choir raised over £200 at a busking session in Fort William with online donations still to be counted. The post Music Shed members make good with some seasonal singing appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards showcase and celebrate excellence and achievements in the food and drink industry across the region from world-renowned businesses to small innovative producers. The post The Islay Rum Company win Best Start Up at prestigious awards appeared first...
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A dram of nostalgia on Islay for the founders of the world's most northerly distillery above the Arctic Circle The post Cheers for the inspiration appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The historic building has just announced National Lottery Heritage Funding and will be giving site tours of planned developments at its open day on Saturday November 4 from 10am to 4pm The post St Conan’s Kirk open day appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Reading her weekly copy of the Oban Times all these years, has kept 102-year-old Mary Greaves in touch with the hometown she left during World War Two to work in a Yorkshire factory The post Many happy returns Mary appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Oban Galaxy 2012 sports club has about 20 young people who train weekly and play league games on a Sunday - nowthey have a new kit too thanks to sponsors Jewson and pipe maker Polypipe. The post Team gets out of this world kit appeared first on The Oban Times.
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DEATHS CALLANDER – Peacefully at Lorn and Islands Hospital, Oban on October 28, 2023, aged 84. Lily née Smith, beloved wife of the late Billy, a much loved sister, mum and granny. Sorely missed. MACARTHUR – Alasdair. Suddenly but peacefully on October 22, 2023. Beloved husband of Jan,...
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This time the topic was how can we, the Church, better walk with each other, including with other Christians, in order to proclaim the Good News more effectively today? The post Thought for the Week – 2.11.23 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Argyll and Bute Council hoped to lift any remaining weight restrictions on Kilmelford's new bridge today (November 2) at 4pm The post Bridge over less troubled waters appeared first on The Oban Times.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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Ferguson Transport & Shipping is proud to extend their congratulations to Group Managing Director, Alasdair Ferguson, for his recent victory at the Inverness Chamber of Commerce Highland Business Awards, where he was recognised as the ‘Business Leader of the Year’. The Highland...
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Discover the Artistry of Jonathan Shearer and Michelle Knight Resipole Studios is delighted to announce the upcoming joint exhibition titled “Atlantic Remnants,” featuring the incredible artistic talents of Inverness-shire-based artists, Jonathan Shearer and Michelle Knight....
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Our Premium Business Club Members have vacancies ranging from HGV drivers, chefs, accountants, engineers, lecturers and housekeeping staff. Click the links below for more information and to apply. ALVANCE British Aluminium – Find out more and apply. BSW Timber – Find out more and apply...
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Shining a light on knowledge exchange The search is on for Scotland’s top business-academic partnerships and individuals making a significant impact on economic, environmental and social prosperity through collaborative research and development. Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards Now in its ninth...
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Exciting announcement! We are delighted to share that ALVANCE British Aluminium will be continuing their sponsorship of the Highland Cinema. This means that all residents of Lochaber and Newtonmore are eligible and welcome to apply and enjoy a fantastic 30% discount on movies throughout the winter...
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Permission to Play Imagine a world where there were no consequences to being rude. Would you like to make a withering put down, just like the Dowager Duchess of Downtown? These are the enticements Bright Productions make when advertising Adult Drama Classes. Release your creativity Play is often...
