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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The second of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow has been launched after a bottle of Ardgowan blended malt whisky was smashed on its bow.
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After a backlash, the Scottish Government has pledged extra cash to secure 27 jobs working to save the Gaelic language
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When Mackenzie Construction opened their programme for community works, Achnamara Village Hall applied to have the car park resurfaced and an access ramp installed.
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Nearly 170 young people from Oban, Lorn and beyond enjoyed an action-packed week of music, art, dance and Gaelic culture as Fèis Latharna’s Easter Fèis celebrated its 30th anniversary.
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A mooring association has been set up to take the project to fruition.
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Holyrood’s net zero, energy and transport committee is urging people to help scrutinise the Scottish Government’s Land Reform bill which sets out reforms which aim to change the pattern of land ownership in rural and island communities.
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Officers detail alleged offnces in weekly round-up.
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Charity shop shuts after years in town.
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There was a good turnout of members when Campbeltown Bowling Club celebrated the end of the indoor season by hosting its carpet bowls prizegiving.
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A police officer injured while helping a drunk man on Islay has been praised for continuing to work.
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No tickets needed for Mull Music Festival, just turn up and join the party
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Police were called to Glencruitten Golf Course after reports of a weapon and drugs being found.
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Site is being marketed in three lots by DM Hall and Watermans with a six-figure asking price.
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There has been a significant amount of conversation regarding Arran’s bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status. The Banner spoke to the Arran Geopark board of trustees to learn more about the initiative and sought answers to readers’ questions.
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Sharon Kelly has spoken of her “wonderful experience” receiving an MBE from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle in recognition of services to young people.
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Mull and Ardnamurchan cat charity on the prowl for more volunteers
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A door linking the school and the sports centre is at the centre of a row over the safety of pupils.
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Ian Brown says he is in the right ’plaice’ after bringing a former Campbeltown chip shop back to life to follow in the footsteps of his famous father.
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Arran’s iCentre in Brodick, more commonly known as the tourist information centre, will close following a strategic review by VisitScotland.
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Pupils from two Kintyre primary schools walked, cycled, rolled, wheeled and ran to success in the six-week Beat the Street Active Nation challenge.