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Dancers from Lochaber were among a party from the The Jane Douglas School of Dance who enjoyed an international summer with trips to France and Germany.

Farming

Around the markets – 17.10.19

October 14, 2019

The latest prices paid for livestock at Dalmally, Oban and Fort William.

Farming

Market prices – 10.10.19

October 9, 2019

Latest prices from local sales.

Farming

Sheep have a vital role in helping to tackling climate change

October 2, 2019

The association’s concern is that alternative ways of managing land and vegetarian type foods are being proposed as being options to reduce warming while increasing evidence is showing that the opposite is true.

Farming

NFUS call for member evidence for migration advisory committee

October 1, 2019

Union extends survey for Scottish farm-based businesses and agri-food sector on permanent and seasonal staff needs

Farming

Market prices – 26.9.19

September 24, 2019

Farming

Crofting initiative gains ground at Gathering Pace event

September 24, 2019

Highland and Moray Social Crofting Network grows with launch of website and social media pages

Farming

Around the markets 19.09.19

September 17, 2019

Latest prices paid for livestock at Oban, Dalmally, Tiree and Portree.

Farming

Mull Sheepdog Trials celebrates 110 years

September 5, 2019

Weather and ferries fail to dampen spirits on the day.

Farming

Dalmally show will go on but bring your wellies, say officials

September 4, 2019

All systems go as Dalmally Agricultural Show gets set to defy the weather

Farming

Clouds part for sunny and busy Lochaber Agricultural Show

August 29, 2019

After a pretty miserable week of drizzling rain and mist, Saturday saw the clouds part to let the sun beam down on the show field at Happy Valley for the 122nd staging of the Lochaber Agricultural Show and Family Fun Day.

Gallery

Sporting youngsters set example at Lochnell Football Festival

September 30, 2019

Over 50 teams from 11 clubs spread between Fort William and Campbeltown took part in the fourth annual festival at the North Connel venue

Lochaber

Districts

Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry CC holds meeting

October 13, 2019

Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry CC holds meeting

Lochaber

Darts championship raises money for Lochaber Hope

October 13, 2019

Lochaber

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s graduates celebrate their success

October 12, 2019

Lochaber

Rural Trust hosts Spean Bridge youngsters

October 11, 2019

Courgette muffins, oatcakes, fresh delicious smoothies and a hearty vegetable soup were made and then enjoyed by pupils and staff from Spean Bridge Primary School when they visited Lochaber Rural Education Trust recently.

Districts

Mallaig Community Council holds September meeting

October 11, 2019

Mallaig Community Council holds September meeting

Lochaber

Body found during search for missing Lochaber hillwalker

October 11, 2019

Police confirmed the body of a man has been found.

Columnists

View from the Edge by Cath Macdonald

October 10, 2019

View from the Edge by Cath Macdonald

Lochaber

Point and Sandwick Trust supports youth club start-up

October 10, 2019

Lochaber

Mallaig man’s vital lifeline for Manx shearwaters

October 10, 2019

Mallaig man Martin Carty has joined forces with CalMac ferries to provide a much needed lifeline to the local population of Manx Shearwater seabirds.

Columnists

View from the Chamber 10.10.19

October 10, 2019

Lochaber Tourism Summit 2019, a must-attend event for Highland tourism businesses.

Royal National Mod

Columnists

Allan Campbell: Beachd Ailein – week 41

October 10, 2019

News

Glasgow is set to host this year’s Royal National Mòd

October 10, 2019

This year’s festival will run from Friday October 11 until Saturday October 19.

News

Campaign to raise £8,000 for talented clarsach player

October 25, 2018

Meredith Kiemer won numerous competitions at this year’s Royal National Mòd.

News

Royal National Mòd in Dunoon comes to a close

October 25, 2018

Somewhere in the region of up to £2 million expected to have been generated for the local economy

News

From Stone Ridge USA to Dunoon

October 24, 2018

James Duff from Stone Ridge, USA, loves attending the Mod

Royal National Mod

My Mòd with Robert Robertson

October 24, 2018

A Mòd of wardrobe malfunctions caught on camera.

News

Oban Gaelic Choir’s performance at the Mòd is going viral

October 23, 2018

People are loving their cover of Niteworks’ Maraiche – it has been viewed more than 44,000 times on social media.

News

Royal National Mod competitions come to a close

October 19, 2018

Friday saw week of competitions come to a close.

News

Stuffed teddies prove lucky at this year’s Royal National Mòd

October 18, 2018

Two Rockfield pupils said ‘Oscar the Mòd dog’ helped them both win a trophy.

News

Allan’s Mod

October 18, 2018

Ailean Caimbeul from this year’s Royal National Mod in Dunoon.

Video

Lochaber

WATCH: Loch Arkaig Ospreys season summary

September 11, 2019

Take a look back at some of the highlights this year.

Football

WATCH: Fans and players celebrate historic victory at Claggan Park

August 1, 2019

Relive the celebrations after last night’s win over Nairn.

Lochaber

WATCH: Lochaber landmarks shine blue for World Parkinson’s Day

April 12, 2019

Some of Lochaber’s best known landmarks were lit up blue.

Lochaber

WATCH: Osprey pair Louis and Aila back at Loch Arkaig

April 5, 2019

They arrived at the nest together shortly after 7pm on Thursday night.

Lochaber

VIDEO: Author discusses Ballachulish Camanachd Club 125th anniversary book

March 20, 2019

Ian MacPhee spoke to the Lochaber Times about his new book celebrating the history of Ballachulish Camanachd Club.

Lochaber

WATCH: Virtual football manager Loki Doki visits Fort William FC

March 15, 2019

Jon Cox, better known as “Loki Doki”, started fundraising for the club with his online fans.

Lochaber

WATCH: Families turn out in force for Stramash fire clean-up

January 28, 2019

More than 100 people stopped to lend a hand with the clean-up throughout the day on Saturday.

Lochaber

WATCH: Stunning video entry shows off best of Lochaber landscape

January 21, 2019

Anna Wells’ short film has been entered into the British Mountaineering Council’s “Women in Adventure” competition.

Leisure

Oban Winter Festival 2017…so far!

November 24, 2017

Don’t miss out on this weekend’s activities.

Video

Birds-eye view of Dunollie

February 4, 2017

Dunollie Castle from the air