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.
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The Oban Times
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Exploratory works under way for Coire Glas pumped hydro scheme (Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 17:49)Major infrastructure projects including Coire Glas are at the heart of the Net Zero Acceleration Programme with a target to double installed capacity by 2026 and more than treble it by 2031. The post Exploratory works under way for Coire Glas pumped hydro scheme appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The initiative was the brainchild of church leaders in the Arisaig and Mallaig areas after they decided to join forces for an effort to help aid those struggling with the cost of living crisis The post First Mallaig soup kitchen brings welcome festive cheer appeared first on The Oban Times.
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A new giant pioneering fish farm could be built on Loch Linnhe, after a plan to build it on Loch Long was rejected by a national park The post Choppy waters for giant fish farm plan appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Presenting the awards to Gabriel and Harry, Mr Linfield thanked all who had contributed time and effort to support the event. The post Local youngsters Gabriel and Harry light up Upper Achintore appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Scottish Government have announced that they will postpone the deadline for short-term let scheme applications for existing hosts. The post Six-month delay to Scottish short-term lets scheme appeared first on The Oban Times.
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In his 70 years Duncan MacPhee built a full, rich and happy life. His example and legacy will be felt for generations to come. The post Obituary: Duncan MacPhee 1951-2022 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Kyle RNLI hosts Santa for successful visit to lifeboat station (Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 12:30)This was the first time the lifeboat station had been able to hold this fundraising event since the pandemic. The post Kyle RNLI hosts Santa for successful visit to lifeboat station appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Mhor Health based in the village's Invercauld House has been set up by pharmacist, Jennifer Moncur, and pharmacy technician, Gillian Jamieson, who are both local to the area. The post Joy as Spean Bridge’s new pharmacy finally opens appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Claims Mull Rally led to ‘dangerous’ 100 car queue at Fishnish (Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 12:08)Mull community council members voiced concerns about major congestion on the island's roads after this year's Mull Rally. The post Claims Mull Rally led to ‘dangerous’ 100 car queue at Fishnish appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The project will be funded as part of the Social Housing Fuel Support Fund, administered on behalf of the Scottish Government by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations. The post Lochaber Housing Association tenants set to benefit from £190k to help cover fuel costs appeared first on The...
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The station was built close to the steamer pier and opened in August 1894. It was demolished in 1975 when the A82 was rerouted along the loch side. The post Spotlight on Fort William’s old railway station appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Lochaber councillor’s delight as wind turbine motion is passed (Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 11:34)Lochaber councillor Angus MacDonald said there would be a huge difference made to local communities if they had their own equivalent of the Norwegian petroleum fund. The post Lochaber councillor’s delight as wind turbine motion is passed appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The Benderloch and North Connel Drama Club performed their bi-annual Pantomime to an enthusiastic audience last weekend. They held three performances and a matinee at the Corran Halls in Oban between Thursday December 8 and Saturday December 10. This year they performed an adaption of Charles...
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As Argyll and Bute Council reels from revelations it invested £155million over five years in the state bank of Qatar, where homosexuals can face the death penalty, its finance chief says an ethical policy is too difficult The post ‘Where do you draw the line?’ Council rejects ethical...
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Cross party plea to save council services from 'a crisis point like never before' The post Council stunned as budget gap jumps by £1M appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Scottish Canals welcomed more than 100 visitors to the Crinan Canal last weekend to discover the depths of the nine-mile route from a unique perspective – the bottom of a dry lock chamber. The canal body guided visitors round the structure, which has been drained of water from the western end...
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Council planner David Borland said it was 'not reasonable' for either Highland Council or NHS Highland to halt development for eachother. The post Planning committee gives green light to 122 new homes in Fort William appeared first on The Oban Times.
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As we enter the Christmas period its officially party season and a time when traditionally we significantly overeat. The post Lorn Healthy Options weekly health tip – December 15 appeared first on The Oban Times.
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The prospect of a link road could also vastly increase the resilience of the trunk road network around Fort William, which at times has seen diversions of over five hours. The post Fort William link road to be further considered by Transport Scotland appeared first on The Oban Times.
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Next year marks the centenary of Oban’s war memorial on the esplanade. Neil Owen is part of a project group working to honour all those named on it. By featuring a list of names from a war year every month in the Oban Times, the group hopes, with the help of our readers, to connect […] The...
