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Outdoors
Record numbers take part in citizen science to protect whales and dolphins
New year-round expeditions to shed light on spectacular Hebridean marine wildlife.
Leisure
Nightbird is all set to soar in Knoydart, Fort William and Seil
Finnish songstress Anna-Stina Jungerson and Scots musician Mike Lennie bring some Ostrobothnian blues to the Highlands and Islands
Leisure
Stirling Orchestra to play Oban
On their visit to Oban they will be playing Mendelssohn – Symphony No.3 “Scottish”, Haydn – Trumpet Concerto, and Rossini – The Thieving Magpie Overture.
Leisure
Oban Phoenix celebrate International Ladies Day
Two documentaries, and one archive footage film celebrating women on film on Sunday, March 8.
Outdoors
Winter climbing meet attracts top ice climbers
Climbers from around the globe will be gathering this weekend for a special event to mark the beginning of Mountaineering Scotland 50th anniversary year.
Outdoors
Praise for partners helping Scotland’s pollinators thrive
A new report highlights the considerable progress made to help bees, butterflies and other pollinators thrive across Scotland in 2019.
Outdoors
Renewed General Licence brings greater protection for birds
Eleven species of birds, including rooks, great black-backed gulls and collared doves will have stronger protection from April 1.
Leisure
Glasgow letter from Robert Robertson 13.02.20
My new year’s resolution for 2020 is to update the Pub Scene more regularly this year. My excuse is that I haven’t been in the pub yet. And if you believe that…
Leisure
Glamour, glitz and razzamatazz at OHS Dance Show 2020
Entitled Shuffle, this year’s performance featured a mix of music and dance styles with over 200 pupils and staff providing a wide variety of entertainment for the packed audience.
Outdoors
Show your love for Glencoe this Valentine’s Day
People can donate to get a ‘hug’ of heather in their name or a loved one’s.
Nostalgia
Charities given £7,000 boost from sale of CD
Money has been donated to the RNLI Islay lifeboat station and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) in memory of Donald and Katie MacLeod of Islay.
Outdoors
Spring nature watch event on Loch Earn
The waterside wildlife watching will be guided by professionals.
Leisure
Glasgow letter from Robert Robertson 06.02.20
Jamie MacDougall was simply outstanding as he adopted the persona of Harry Lauder.
Nostalgia
Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 06.02.20
The development of firearms has been a long process as man counts time. It has taken many generations.
Nostalgia
£2 million for world’s first rewilding centre in Highlands
The groundbreaking centre will be at Dundreggan, the charity’s 10,000-acre estate in Glenmoriston.
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.
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – October 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Colourful quilting for Project Linus, Shinty trophy returns and Lochaber Ideas Week 2019 pullout.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – September 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Lochaber & District Canine Society silver anniversary, Chernobyl child returns and Lochaber RFC Gold.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – August 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Caol’s Room 13 inspired by visit to Dhaka, School Bands summer concert and Lochaber Rural Education Trust.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – July 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Katie cuts ribbon on Puffin crossing, Wiggins Teape 1969 and Primary School Sports.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – June 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Gymnastics Club Competition Success, Clanship To Capitalism Book and Arisaig Garden Trail.
Leisure
Lochaber Life – May 2019
This month’s Lochaber Life is packed full of great reads, including Father and son make SSDT debut, 125 years of West Highland Line and Ballachulish Camanachd Anniversary Book.
Leisure
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
Leisure
Original RET architect to speak at book festival
Roy Pedersen will take part in a session at West Over Sea on Mull next month.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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
Leisure
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.
Leisure
Mull remembers…
Islanders celebrated the Battle’s Over event with an ’emotional ceremony’ at the harbour building in Tobermory on Saturday night.
Leisure
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
Charities given £7,000 boost from sale of CD
Money has been donated to the RNLI Islay lifeboat station and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) in memory of Donald and Katie MacLeod of Islay.
Nostalgia
Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 06.02.20
The development of firearms has been a long process as man counts time. It has taken many generations.
Nostalgia
£2 million for world’s first rewilding centre in Highlands
The groundbreaking centre will be at Dundreggan, the charity’s 10,000-acre estate in Glenmoriston.
Nostalgia
Monument to a maritime mover and shaker
David Hutcheson was a steamship owner who paved the way for travel between the Hebrides.
Nostalgia
New artwork celebrates Gaelic culture
The painting was commissioned by Glasgow Life in partnership with The Hunterian and the University of Glasgow.
Nostalgia
Digital project to bring Uist’s archaeological sites to life
Lews Castle College UHI and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have been awarded a grant of £271,000.
Nostalgia
Morvern Lines with Iain Thornber 16.01.20
Loch Aline, with its sheltered anchorage, has been an important natural harbour from time immemorial.
Outdoors
Record numbers take part in citizen science to protect whales and dolphins
New year-round expeditions to shed light on spectacular Hebridean marine wildlife.
Outdoors
Winter climbing meet attracts top ice climbers
Climbers from around the globe will be gathering this weekend for a special event to mark the beginning of Mountaineering Scotland 50th anniversary year.
Outdoors
Praise for partners helping Scotland’s pollinators thrive
A new report highlights the considerable progress made to help bees, butterflies and other pollinators thrive across Scotland in 2019.
Outdoors
Renewed General Licence brings greater protection for birds
Eleven species of birds, including rooks, great black-backed gulls and collared doves will have stronger protection from April 1.
Outdoors
Show your love for Glencoe this Valentine’s Day
People can donate to get a ‘hug’ of heather in their name or a loved one’s.
Outdoors
Spring nature watch event on Loch Earn
The waterside wildlife watching will be guided by professionals.
Outdoors
A thorny issue: the importance of responsible wildlife watching
Notes from a wild island, by Stephanie Cope
Leisure
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?
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
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.
Leisure
West Coast Review – October 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Autumn Gardens, Christmas Party feature and Tea Break – Talking Teeth.
Leisure
West Coast Review – September 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Martyn’s Monday Club – A safe place to talk and Bookends Festival – Get Ready to Read.
Leisure
West Coast Review – August 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Back to School, Day Trip to Fort William, and Dining Out Guide.
Leisure
West Coast Review – July 2019
This month’s West Coast Review is packed full of great reads, including Get Set for your Summer, Day Trip to Inveraray, and Oban Music Society hosts Classical Stars.