Real life ‘mermaid’ in TV spotlight
A new BBC ALBA documentary, which offers a glimpse into the lives of islanders in the Outer Hebrides through the harsh winter months, features a real-life ‘mermaid’.
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Blas Festival to celebrate Scotland’s coasts and waters
Brand new music and song will showcase Highland talent.
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Creatives: Portraits by Kevin Swift
Resipole Studios Fine Art Gallery presents an exhibition that captures creative people living and working in and around the areas of Ardnamurchan, Morvern and Lochaber.
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The Justice Factory by Ian Mitchell
Ian Mitchell has comprehensively updated his 2014 paperback, The Justice Factory, with an afterword, running to more than 100 pages, forming a second part to the work.
Royal National Mod
Allan’s Mod
Virtual technology delivered the 2020 Royal National Mòd online but it was enthusiastic and talented people, of all ages, who made this unique event such a success.
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Curtain comes down on 2020 Virtual Mod
Organisers say everything ran smoothly and that it was a joy to showcase some of the fantastic performances.
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Robert in Lockdown – 22.10.20
Writing a little bit of nonsense in this column each week has been keeping me going through Covid.
BOBcast
BOBcast – Episode 16 – “Challenging Times”
The team are back discussing all things Bob MacIntyre – plus Fiona’s BOBcast golf challenge with contributions from Steven Wilson and Barry Whenman from Craignure Golf Club
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Publishing Scotland film focuses on nature writing
‘All the signs are there that we are very close to some kind of tipping point, beyond which the planet as we know it, can’t recover. It is the duty of a nature writer to say that as often, and as loudly and as persuasively as possible. There’s nothing more important.’
Royal National Mod
Allan’s Mod
An Comunn Gàidhealach hopes you are enjoying the unique experience of the virtual Royal National Mod 2020.
News
UCI mountain bike world cup to return to Fort William next year
Reece Wilson’s win at the weekend was a huge boost for British mountain biking and the ultimate recognition of his talent. As reigning World Champion everyone will be raring to see him in front of his home crowd at Fort William next year.
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Robert in Lockdown – 15.10.20
As people across the country debate the likelihood of public compliance with the latest Covid measures, one suggestion is that anyone breaking the latest rules should be forced to watch last week’s Scotland v Israel game from start to finish as punishment.
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International flavour for Virtual National Mòd 2020
To find out more information on The Royal National Mòd Online 2020 event visit www.ancomunn.co.uk
Nostalgia
Morvern Lines – The Oban Times and St Kilda clearance – 08.10.20
The Oban Times and St Kilda Clearance: part 10 – conclusion.
Leisure
New album for overseas Oban-born music man
Neil was born in Oban and brought up in Connel where his parents were GPs until the mid 2000s.
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Robert in Lockdown – 01.10.20
The importance of smaller venues for up-and-coming bands and, therefore, for the survival of the Scottish and UK music industry as we know it, cannot be underestimated.
FAB Guide
Robot fun with One Button Benny at Waterstone’s
Author Alan Windram will be reading from his new children’s picture book for three to seven-year-olds.
Leisure
Acharacle studio launches exhibitions in lockdown
The current shows are on display until mid-July, by which time it is hoped the gallery may be able to open its doors to the public once again.
Gallery
A very happy birthday to you all
Send us a picture of your wee one enjoying their special day and we will publish it and wish them Happy Birthday!
Gallery
West Highland photography student’s work showcases in Parliament exhibition
Work from students from the Highlands and Islands include Sheila Matheson, of West Highland College UHI.
Gallery
Tayvallich artists open their doors for Argyll art show
The Tayvallich Inn marks the obvious gateway to a tour of the studios. Situated at the entrance to the village, it will also showcase art from at least two of the local artists, as well as work from a number of guest artists.
Gallery
New exhibition explores Argyll coast
‘I hope Hush encourages the audience to connect with the physical place.’
Gallery
Mull and Iona Glasgow Association ceilidh was huge success
It was the new era as Ross Wilson and his team presented the new committee’s first event.
Gallery
Argyll brings in the new year in style
New Year fireworks display in Oban and Tobermory, Mull.
Gallery
Jingle all the way at Oban High School’s Christmas dance
Youngsters kick-off the festive holidays at their Christmas Jingles.
Holiday West Highland
Holiday West Highland Summer 2019
The summer edition of Holiday West Highland is packed full of great reads. From Events and Activities, Area Info, Days Out and Boat Trips. Find out what the West Highlands has to offer.
Holiday West Highland
Holiday West Highland Spring 2019
The spring edition of Holiday West Highland is packed full of great reads. From Events and Activities, Area Info, Days Out and Boat Trips. Find out what the West Highlands has to offer.
Holiday West Highland
Holiday West Highland
The latest magazine is packed full on news and great ideas of places to visit this spring.
Advertising
Here’s the June issue of Lochaber Life!
We have produced this issue as digital only, due to delivery and financial constraints – so please SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
News
Pippa steps up for NHS charity
Roybridge student Pippa Macdonald came up with her own #StepUp4OurNHS challenge and scaled the equivalent of Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike at her student lodgings in Northumbria.
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UHI nursing and midwifery students give NHS a helping hand
More than 120 nursing and midwifery students have started their final placements early to help bolster the NHS workforce.
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Lochaber Life – May 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Name that Lochaber Bird, German tourist says thanks for kindness, and COVID – 19 YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
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Lochaber Life – April 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Tackling the unused drugs mountain, North Ballachulish Railway and Opera in Arisaig.
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Lochaber Life – March 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including 150 years of Lochaber Curling Club, Don’t Feed the Deer and Shy Bullfinch.
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Lochaber Life – February 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Hedgehog Hospital and Sanctuary, Founder of Lochaber Scouts and Iconic Lochaber.
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Lochaber Life – January 2020
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Ballachulish Bible Stories Revealed, The Year 2000 and Kilmallie Cemetery Uncovered.
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Lochaber Life – December 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Unique gift, Lochaber Men in Kilts charity calendar, Children’s railway story and Bye Bye BA Club.
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Lochaber Life – November 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Top boxing show, Barbara’s baking to improve mental health and Haldenby Strongman Challenge.
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Author Liz feels intimate connection on Iona
Artist’s residencies over the past month have made for a very special creative and international community at the North End of Iona
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Original RET architect to speak at book festival
Roy Pedersen will take part in a session at West Over Sea on Mull next month.
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MacIntyre and Butler aim to serve up a musical treat on Mull
Tobermory musician is working on new stage musical after success of Tobermory-based play.
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Mull and Iona Life – Summer 2019
The Summer issue of Mull & Iona Life is packed full of great reads, including Mull eagles film wings it’s way to BBC, Estate plants native forest to save Mull’s natural world and Mull man given BEM after ‘selfless service’.
Mull and Iona Life
Justice for Elsie a step closer thanks to sibling strength
Anne Cleave, from Mull, is looking for long awaited answers at new inquest
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Mull and Iona Life – Spring 2019
The Spring issue of Mull & Iona Life is packed full of great reads, including Cash Boost for Mull and Iona Projects, Mull Rally Hopes for 2019, Mull Pupil turns Teacher and Club has Focus on Rewilding Mull.
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Mull remembers…
Islanders celebrated the Battle’s Over event with an ’emotional ceremony’ at the harbour building in Tobermory on Saturday night.
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Mull and Iona Life – Autumn 2018
The Autumn issue of Mull & Iona Life is packed full of great reads, including Mull Mod’s 80th anniversary, Ulva Ferry project and Discovering why Basking Sharks come to Scotland.
Nostalgia
Morvern Lines – The Oban Times and St Kilda clearance – 08.10.20
The Oban Times and St Kilda Clearance: part 10 – conclusion.
Nostalgia
Morvern Lines – The Oban Times and St Kilda clearance – 01.10.20
The Oban Times and St Kilda Clearance: part nine
Nostalgia
Islay Life gets back to ‘normal’
The island’s popular museum set to reopen on Monday July 27.
Nostalgia
A year without the Games…
Sadly, all Highland Games in Scotland have been cancelled in 2020 because of coronavirus, therefore, a good moment to reflect on past times and the future of these events.
Leisure
Enjoy Argyll’s gardens this autumn
Rare trees, colourful gardens and woodland walks for all the family.
News
There is an alternative to traffic chaos – get on a bike
The latest news from Lochaber Environmental Group.
Outdoors
Pupils to help bring back native oysters to Loch Craignish
Over the next five years, the charity Seawilding, is planning to restore the native oyster beds at Loch Craignish with an exciting plan to reintroduce one million native oysters.
Leisure
Yacht Club members get back to messing about on the water
Lochaber Yacht Club (LYC) members took to the loch for an afternoon of planned, socially distanced sailing.
Lochaber
Is the future bright for active travel in Fort William?
The future for active travel in Fort William could be bright, but it requires long-term planning and the funding to take it forward.
Leisure
Antarctica’s ‘green snow’ could spread with global warming
Dr Matt Davey comes to the Oban-based institute from the University of Cambridge and has published findings in the journal Nature Communications that show the current distribution of the algae and how they are likely to spread as the global temperature increases.
News
Sit in the middle of Glen Lonan for a while – April 24,2020
Take a couple of minutes out of your day to marvel in the beauty of Glen Lonan in this 360 degree video.
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A drive through Glen Lonan April 24, 2020
A view from a 360 Camera on the way to work one morning during lockdown through Glen Lonan. A traffic jam with a little difference…
News
West Coast Review
Here’s the June issue of The West Coast Review!
We have produced this issue as digital only – so please SHARE FAR AND WIDE!
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West Coast Review – May 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Learning locally – but remotely, Community Profile and Life through the Lens.
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West Coast Review – April 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Care in the Community, Healthy Oban and Easter Activities.
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West Coast Review – March 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including the BID4Oban 20 page pullout, Culture Countdown at Victory Hall and Join Oban’s Big Spring Clean.
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West Coast Review – February 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including What’s Next for Dunollie Wood?, Hope Kitchen Needs You and
Argyll Romance.
West Coast Review
What has Rotary achieved over the Festive Season?
Christmas is a very busy time for Rotary.
West Coast Review
Spend a romantic evening this Valentine’s at Aird’s Hotel
Having won a Good Hotel Guide award as the Most Romantic Hotel in Scotland and named Scottish Luxury Hotel 2020, why not treat yourselves to special evening at the Port Appin boutique hotel?
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West Coast Review – January 2020
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including New Year New Focus, Book your Burns Night and Meet Flappy the Skate.
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West Coast Review – December 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Christmas What’s On, Shop Local for Festive Treats and Drivers Do Their Bit.
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West Coast Review – November 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Oban Winter Festival preview, Remember loved ones with Light up a Life and Winter What’s On.