Posts Tagged ‘Lochaber’
Lochaber’s Skipinnish oak wins UK Tree of the Year
A 1,000-year-old tree named after Scottish band Skipinnish has been named UK Tree of the Year. Hidden away in a Sitka spruce plantation on Achnacarry Estate, in Lochaber, it supports an island of native ecosystem including rare lichens such as the black-eyed Susan. Native woodland experts had no idea the tree existed until a gathering…
Read MoreOsprey who shot to fame in lockdown lays earliest egg of the season
An osprey who rose to fame during the first coronavirus lockdown has laid the earliest egg of the season live on camera in the Highlands. Viral sensation Dorcha and her mate Louis arrived back from their southern migration to their nest in Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber on 28 and 30 March respectively. The…
Read MoreHighland upbring of former Lib Dem leader in focus
A documentary profiling the late former Liberal Democrat Charles Kennedy and how his Highland upbringing influenced his life and politics, is set to be shown. Charles Kennedy was 23-years-old when he stood in a fight for the Highland seat; Ross, Cromarty and Skye. Charles won and so began a 32-year career in politics. Charles rose…
Read MoreA history of the estates in the Lochaber area
This study of Lochaber, Clanship to Capitalism, is conducted by Richard Sidgwick who has had a lifelong connection with land management in the area. The knowledge he has gleaned from this has undoubtedly aided him in creating this fascinating history of the Western Highlands, complete with previously unseen illustrations and maps. The limited edition is…
Read MoreCraftsman Angus has reached the turning point
Angus Clyne, originally from Glenuig in Lochaber, is a man of many talents. Past professions have included fisherman, chef, DJ and busker, but now Angus’ focus is on artistic woodturning from his studio near Pitlochry. Using a lathe to spin the wood, a roughly chainsawed block of wet wood is mounted and spun at a…
Read MoreOpening the Nevis Range’s slopes to the disabled
Making the slopes of the Nevis range accessible to all has been given a huge boost. The Nevis Range Mountain Experience in Lochaber, the Outdoor Capital of the UK, has announced a new partnership with Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK) for winter 2018/19. The partnership will involve both parties working together to make the UK’s highest…
Read MoreThere’s a new man at the top in the Nevis Range
There’s a new man at the helm of the Nevis Range Mountain Experience in Lochaber. They have announced the appointment of Rod Pashley as interim chief executive officer. Nevis Range in Fort William is home to the UK’s only mountain gondola, and has mountain experience for all seasons. This includes activities such as winter snowsports,…
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