Fort visit by MS Roald Amundsen cruise ship suspended due to coronavirus
Hurtigruten is in contact with all guests that were on board MS Roald Amundsen’s July 17 and 24 departures.
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Kinlochleven youngsters get touch of green fingers thanks to local trust
This project was made possible with funding from the EU Leader Rural Development Fund and Scottish Natural Heritage.
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Police to target Arisaig to Morar road this weekend
‘My officers will be engaging with visitors and explaining community concerns, as well as reminding drivers of the dangers of morning after drink driving following a camping trip’ – Inspector Isla Campbell
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Lochaber Rotary marks 20th anniversary of ShelterBox scheme
Thanks to the generous support of the community, Lochaber Rotary has provided
several Shelter Boxes over the years and those attending the Lochaber Agricultural
Show have become used to seeing a box with tent, stove and other items on display.
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Hebrides to benefit from islands cash boost
The UK Government is also investing £50 million in the Deal over 15 years.
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Mallaig teacher Dawn’s quizzes raise cash for local pool and leisure centre
Following on from this success, Dawn has staged a further two fundraising quizzes in July in aid of Mallaig Pool & Leisure Centre and Mallaig FC, raising over £250 in donations.
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Banavie Quarry changes would improve residents’ lives, council hears
Local Highland councillor Denis Rixson (Caol and Mallaig) added that previous attempts to lessen the visual impact had not worked because the cliff face was too steep.
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Hunt to trace family of Black Watch officer named on Belgian war memorial
The graves include three men from the 6th Battalion of The Black Watch, killed in May, 1940, trying to hold off German forces and cover the withdrawal to Dunkirk.
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Skye MSP visits island’s new hospital site
The £20 million Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross Community Hospital – which is due to open next year – will include 24 beds, an emergency department, x-ray and ultrasound services, a midwife-led community maternity unit and an infusion suite.
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This week in 1745: The prince sets up HQ at Borrodale House
The last few days of July and the first few of August had been spent on the Du Teillay on covert operations, sending out messages and receiving key players for meetings about the fledgling rising.