The Latest Breaking News from Lochaber

Highland community could be next to reintroduce wild beavers

COMMUNITIES across Lochaber are being invited to discuss the possible reintroduction of beavers to the region as part of efforts to restore…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24

'Landmark moment' for new Scottish hospital as planning approved

PLANS for a new modern hospital to meet the “evolving needs” of patients in the Highlands have been approved ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19

Grieving father calls for Scotland to pursue driving licence reform

Alan Knox launched his campaign following the death of his son, Lewis, who was among three teenagers from Lochaber who died in a collision on the A830

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Kate Forbes: Bigger-picture switch is proving key in tackling tourism issues

MY constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch contains the most beautiful places in all of Scotland, if not the world ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2025

Lockdown star Louis the osprey returns to nest after illness

His mate Dorcha also arrived at the nest at Loch Arkaig Pine Forest in Lochaber.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Royal National Mod open for entries ahead of return to Lochaber

Scotland’s biggest Gaelic culture festival is seeking competitors for its 2025 event in Lochaber later this year.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025

Scotland’s ancient Skipinnish Oak wins UK tree of the year

Lochaber tree, named after the ceilidh band that discovered it, now in running for European Tree of the Year contest

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

POW who tricked Nazis with Gaelic honoured in celebration of 'overlooked' sport

West Highland Museum in Fort William is hosting an exhibition celebrating the early days of organised shinty in Lochaber.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2024

Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber: Smart money is on SNP here despite fall in polls

IF there’s any constituency that perfectly illustrates the folly of the First Past The Post voting system, it’s Argyll and Bute...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2024

How a tranquil lochan and running barefoot have been key to one man's trauma recovery

JOE French’s first brush with death was when he was left hanging by the wrist loop of his ice axe from a rock on the notorious North Face of Ben…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2023