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.
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
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There’s a little bit of everything coming this November, as the Nevis Centre prepares for a packed period. Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament They kick things off by hosting the Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament, which will take place at the Centre from 1 – 3 November. This event will...
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MacPhee & Partners, Solicitors and Estate Agents, with offices in Oban, Fort William and Tiree, are delighted to share that they have been announced as finalists in the category of ‘High Street Firm of the Year’ at the upcoming Herald Law Awards of Scotland. The awards ceremony will take place...
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The team at StrategyStory is excited to announce the launch of their new podcast aimed at anyone interested in hearing those real stories of people making it happen in business. Cutting-edge business insight Co-founders Kate Hooper and Professor Donald MacLean share their own experience having...
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The Highland Community Waste Partnership has launched a new campaign to promote more conscious consumption. Starting with single-use packaging, the campaign encourages everyone to #ChooseToReuse when consuming food and drink on the go, by carrying a reusable water bottle, reusable cup, or even a...
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Almost 100 people attended the first community information evening hosted by the Lochaber National Park Working Group. National Park status could be sought for Lochaber, home to the UK’s highest mountain and deepest loch. It has been 20 years since the creation of Scotland’s last...
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Chamber Member Twin Deer Law are delighted that they have been joined by new Partner, Rebecca Fraser. Rebecca is a born and bred local and since qualifying in 2016, has worked primarily with businesses, focusing on the purchase and sale of commercial property and associated trading assets. Johnny...
The Oban Times
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After years of dealing with aggressive pet dogs, an Argyll delivery driver is taking action to try to avoid being bitten again before he retires. Gordon Chalmers, 67, lives in Tobermory and delivers parcels on the isle of Mull. At first glance, nobody would guess his job could be dangerous. But...
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A call has gone out for volunteers and funds to make sure Oban puts on a dazzling lights display this Christmas The post Light up Oban appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lest We Forget. Oban is hosting a series of commemorative events marking the centenary of the unveiling of the town's war memorial The post Oban goes on parade for memorial’s centenary appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mr Robertson said such legal compulsion “poses a potential threat to freedom of the press,” and reaffirmed the SNP had no plans to introduce such a measure in Scotland. The post Section 40 a threat to Press freedom, says Scottish Culture Secretary appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Bob secures tie for sixth after solid showing in Qatar. The post Sixth-place finish for Bob MacIntyre in Qatar pushes him closer to PGA Tour card goal appeared first on The Oban Times.
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More than 150 shellfish growers spanning the globe gathered in Oban to celebrate their culture and industry. Winners of Scotland’s best mussel, gigas oyster and native oyster competitions were announced and a cheque of more than £650 was presented to Oban lifeboat crew. Craig Archibald of Islay...
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The peninsula pupils were one of 10 schools battling it out in the national secondary school Geography Quiz. The post Ardnamurchan pupils on top of the world at national quiz appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Bronagh Wishart has retrained from dental therapist to qualified dentist, giving Fort William another reason to smile. The post Fort William therapist Bronagh retrains as dentist appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A 36-year-old man has been arrested. The post Road traffic accident on A830 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Ben Nevis Bar, Ben Nevis Inn and The Grog and Gruel in Fort William, the Steam Inn in Mallaig, the Stronlossit Hotel in Roy Bridge, and the Clachaig Inn in Glencoe all get a mention. The post Lochaber alehouses feature in UK Beer Guide appeared first on The Oban Times.
Abacus Mountain Guides
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Let me tell you a story which, like all good stories, has something that you can learn from.In November 2019 early snow covered the tops of the mountains. It had been cold and windy for a while so rime was building on the highest crags, delicate feathers of ice like white ferns growing...
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October is Mountain Leader month for us at Abacus Mountain Guides. We have been training and assessing Mountain Leaders for very many years and it's a real treat to be able to work on these courses. Helping new leaders through their qualifications and setting them off on the right path (...
Hunter Mountaineering Courses and Guiding
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Gravel biking in the highlands Gold DofE in the highlands Ben Alder estate DofE camping Silver DofE camping Glen Tilt Tower Ridge Midges. Fun! Dawn Glen Tilt
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Intro to trad rock climbing in Glen Nevis Glen Nevis rock climbing classics Glen Nevis Millennium The Gutter The Gutter The Gutter Glen Nevis Glen Nevis Glen Nevis
