Hardly magic for rail workers as Jacobite train releases sewage onto line
However, operators of what are classed as ‘heritage’ carriages, such as those hauled by the Jacobite have a dispensation that allows the practice to continue until 2023.
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Writer’s literary crime spree helps fund school learning packs
Once all the packs were distributed, any leftover supplies were made available for collection from the Co-op in Caol on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lochaber
Glenfinnan council hosts January meeting online
Grit bins, problems with deer, speed limits, people travelling to the village during lockdown and the possibility of the village having a communal Christmas tree, were among the items discussed at the January meeting of Glenfinnan Community Council.
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MSP Kate Forbes announces doubling of funding for rural tourism hotspots
Through the first three rounds of awards the fund has since delivered almost £4million of improvements to Kate Forbes MSP’s constituency alone – with lifeline funding helping popular tourist attractions such as the Fairy Pools on Skye and Glenfinnan.
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Delayed Glenfinnan rail bridge project now hoped to start in early 2022
Networks Rail’s technical and commercial processes that would allow the transfer of ownership have taken significantly longer than anticipated and have yet to be concluded.
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Lochaber musician Ingrid explores iconic rail line in BBC Alba documentary
For Ingrid, born in Mallaig, brought up in Fort William and now living and working in Glenfinnan, the railway has always been present in her life.
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Highlands and Islands film locations in the spotlight
Cinema Gadelica was produced by Caledonia TV for BBC ALBA and is available on the BBC iPlayer for until January 21.
Districts
Glenfinnan Community Council – items discussed from November meeting
Emily Bryce, manager foe the National Trust Scotland at Glenfinnan, informed the meeting that maintenance work was being undertaken in conjunction with Glenfinnan Estate.
Lochaber
Lochaber community councils set up an alliance
The result of the initial session was agreement to take a united, more supportive,
approach to common/rural issues where appropriate. The Lochaber
Community Alliance will meet three times yearly.
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Glenfinnan station passenger numbers keep rising
But Fort William and Mallaig both posted percentage falls, although passenger numbers still performed reasonably well.