Warning to landowners as council greenlights 2021 visitor plan
A multi-agency environmental health group was also established to co-ordinate enforcement and communications on ‘dirty camping’ issues and to share best practice.
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Mallaig school boat to make weekly runs for Small Isles pupils
The Small Isles ferry will operate weekly as a temporary arrangement while the pupils’ restrictions at the hostel remain in force.
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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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Council accused of ‘passing the buck’ over wild camping
Local MSP Kate Forbes speaks out after council passes a motion calling for more resources after another weekend of mayhem.
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Outdoors legend McNeish says don’t blame campers and motorhomes for all the litter problems
The problems prompted a conference telephone summit last week, hosted by Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Tourism, which involved representatives from local community councils and organisations along the Road to the Isles, and which was organised by local MSP Kate Forbes.
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Lochaber communities plead for help to tackle ‘anti-social’ camping problems
It came in the wake of a weekend that saw hundreds of campers descend on Glen Etive, leaving piles of rubbish, with problems also reported on beaches at Morar and Arisaig.
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Council set to start reopening play parks from this week
The local authority added that people must continue to take responsibility for themselves while using the play parks and do so at their own risk, and must follow government guidelines on social distancing.
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Electric ferry should be an option for Corran Narrows, says councillor
‘You only need to ‘Google’ electric ferries to see how common they are becoming in Norway, Canada etc. It seems an obvious choice for a short trip ferry in a carbon neutral Highlands,’ said Councillor Ben Thompson.
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A tale of romance and espionage concludes in Mallaig
Born in Scotland’s capital city, author David Munro’ roots are thoroughly implanted in Ardrishaig, his latest novel reveal his experience of different cultures and his penchant for producing creative literature in which tales of adventure and mystery arise.
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Lochaber communities and services face ‘greater risk than ever’ due to virus impact
In a statement following the meeting, the council said at this time the level of risk it faces is greater than perhaps ever before. The risks cover those to staff staff and their health and wellbeing, to the health, safety and wellbeing of local communities and risks to the provision of essential council services.