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Publishing non-profit community news about the Gairloch area of the North West Highlands of Scotland since 1978. Get our free Wester Ross Round-up email at: gairlochtimes.org.uk Follow us on Mastodon & the fediverse: @news@gairlochtimes.org.uk

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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 01/10/2026
It's time another Wester Ross Round-up. This week: 🟡 #Gairloch locals hunt for missing parrot 🟡 Huge pothole fixed after locals go to extraordinary lengths on social media. 🟡 Historic drill hall completely destroyed by fire 🟡 Lochcarron Tartan Week continues gairlochtimes.org.uk/the-hunt-for...
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The hunt for lost parrot Zoey and Lochcarron tartan week
Read to the end to watch a video of people planting seagrass underwater
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 24/09/2026
A new Wester Ross Round-up newsletter is out now: 🌕 Gairloch / Aultbea FC get their first competitive win. 🌕 Ewebrew announce winter events 🌕 Jobs at Kishorn port and Strathburn care home 🌕 Video: Orphaned otters released to wild Read and subscribe here: gairlochtimes.org.uk/gafc-win-and...
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GAFC win and training courses for crofters
Read to the end to see a video of some orphaned otters being released back into the wild.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 27/08/2026
It's another bumper #westerross round-up: 🟡 Popular #Gairloch business announces closure 🟡 Police appeal for info on stolen quad bike 🟡 School inspection report calls for improvements 🟡 Wester Ross town named as location for new Tesla Supercharger site. gairlochtimes.org.uk/crumbs-closi...
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Crumbs closing, quad stolen, and call for school improvements
Read to the end to listen to some trad tunes from the Badachro Inn
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 20/08/2026
#WesterRoss Round up Klaxon! 🟡 New Visitor Levy Proposals 🟡 SSEN probe rockfall that closed road with council 🟡 Kinloch Woods granted Nature30 status 🟡 Aultguish Inn wins food award 🟡 Motorhome waste point malfunction in #Ullapool 🟡 Tons of local events gairlochtimes.org.uk/new-visitor-...
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New Visitor Levy plan and SSEN probe rockfall
Read to the end to see some excellent photos from the Ullapool Oddballs event.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 16/08/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? Rainforest past, present & future - A Guided Walk Find out more: townspot.co/s2hxt
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Rainforest past, present & future - A Guided Walk
Thu 27 Aug 10:30-13:30 · Gleann Shìldeag, Gleann Shìldeag · Join The Woodland Trust on a walk through newly created native woodland, past the stunning Meallan Gobhar gorge and on towards Couldoran. Learn how rainforests are being restored and expanded, see remnant trees that will help seed the woods of the future and find archaeological ruins along the way. Free, but booking essential.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 13/08/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? Wester Loch Ewe Community Council Meeting Find out more: townspot.co/m2e8e
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Wester Loch Ewe Community Council Meeting
Wed 02 Sep 19:30-21:00 · Poolewe Village Hall, Londubh, Poolewe, Achnasheen IV22 2LD, UK · All welcome. Send agenda items to wleccsec@gmail.com
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 13/08/2026
It's the #WesterRoss Round-up. Guaranteed to be a less disappointing experience than the view we had last night of the solar eclipse. 🌕 A832 Road closure reminder 🌕 "Glorious 12th" to disappoint in the Highlands? 🌕 Best place in Europe for a "stillcation." gairlochtimes.org.uk/wester-ross-...
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Wester Ross: Stillest place in Europe
Read to the end to watch a video from the Shieldaig Fete
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 06/08/2026
In this week's #WesterRoss Round-up: 🟡 Royal visit rumours 🟡 Royal Mail hiring in #Gairloch and #Poolewe 🟡 Local Councillors back Short-term Let Control Zone 🟡 An affordable two-bed house for sale in #Shieldaig 🟡 Dolphins Also *tons* of local events: gairlochtimes.org.uk/short-term-l...
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Royal visit rumours and Short-term Lets Control Zone moves forward
Read to the end to watch a video of dolphins swimming upside down and having fun.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 04/08/2026
Big news for #Poolewe this morning... gairlochtimes.org.uk/345-663-fund...
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£345,663 funding win for community-owned Poolewe business park
Loch Ewe Community Enterprise celebrates a funding award that will support the purchase of a disused building yard.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 30/07/2026
Good morning! It's #WesterRoss Round-up time. gairlochtimes.org.uk/wanted-poole...
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Wanted: Poolewe posties and health walk leaders
Read to the end to watch a video of musicians in the Old Inn, Gairloch.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 16/07/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? Family Quiz Night Find out more: townspot.co/tr264
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Family Quiz Night
Fri 14 Aug 19:00-22:00 · The Shieling Community Pub, Macintyre Road, Gairloch IV21 2BH, UK · We are helping to host a Family Quiz Night at The Shieling with GALE. A fun general knowledge quiz with some questions with a local flavour, plus a grand raffle. All funds raised will go towards Museum outreach work. Adults & Children welcome ​
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 16/07/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? Cearcall Còmhraidh Find out more: townspot.co/z38s8
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Cearcall Còmhraidh
Fri 28 Aug 14:00-15:00 · Gairloch Museum, Achtercairn House, Gairloch IV21 2BH, UK · Gaelic language conversation sessions for both fluent speakers and learners of all ages. Bria Mason leads the conversation, to develop your Gaelic language skills. School pupils are especially welcome.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 16/07/2026
In the #WesterRoss Round-up this week: 🟡 Heating oil refunds on the cards 🟡 @mareetodd.bsky.social slams Reform UKs Gaelic ban plan 🟡 #Gairloch Museum Roundhouse funding secured 🟡 #Plockton rated higher than #Ullapool in Which? Seaside Towns league table gairlochtimes.org.uk/oil-refunds-...
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Oil refunds and Reform UK's 'despicable' Gaelic ban
Read to the end to take a drone tour up an inaccessible gorge.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 12/07/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? Bookbug Sessions Find out more: townspot.co/9urjk
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Bookbug Sessions
Mon 20 Jul 11:30-12:30 · Ullapool Library, The Library, Mill St, Ullapool IV26 2UN, UK · Bookbug - there will be two Bookbug sessions with Aga during upcoming holidays: Monday 13th July at 11.30am and Monday 20th July at 11.30am - during this session we'll be singing some songs in Polish, but all are welcome!
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 12/07/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? Children's Clothes Swap Find out more: townspot.co/event/cdc12138-2c95-403…
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Children's Clothes Swap
Sun 26 Jul 10:00-12:00 · Kinlochewe Village Hall, Road, Kinochewe,, Torridon, Achnasheen IV22 2PE, UK · Hall open for clothes swap on Sunday the 12th and 26th of July from 10am-12noon with a Volunteer to help you find things!
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Every Last Station @everylaststation.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
WOW WOW WOW!!! What a scenic bus journey that was! The next time someone says the 840 Coastliner bus to Whitby is Britain’s most scenic bus route, tell them to go and travel the 704 to Applecross and then say what the best bus route is!!! Breathtaking!!!
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 11/07/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? Not The Raft Race (It's a flotilla) More: townspot.co/mt4qe
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Not The Raft Race (It's a flotilla)
Sat 01 Aug 13:00-17:00 · Aultbea Hall, Main Street, Aultbea, Achnasheen IV22 2JA, UK · Teas in the hall from 1pm. Flotilla at 3pm from the pier to the Aultbea Hotel. Prize for the best raft! BBQ from 3pm at Aultbea Hotel. Plus, music, kids tent, tombola and raffle. See aultbeahall.org.uk for full details and flotilla rules
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 09/07/2026
🟡 This week's Wester Ross Round-up is out... 🟡 Local Cllr suspended from SNP Group 🟡 Praise for physics teacher who is retiring after 35 years 🟡 Could new parking rules could leave less cash for local projects? 🟡 Latest local jobs and events And plenty more: gairlochtimes.org.uk/wester-ross-...
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Wester Ross councillor suspended from SNP
Read to the end to watch a video showing the sea bed in the Wester Ross Marine Protected Area.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 08/07/2026
We've got loads of events listed in our #WesterRoss events calendar. Check it out here: www.townspot.co/uk/wester-ross The best way to promote your event and get it into the next issue of the Gairloch and District Times is to add it here: www.townspot.co/submit/gairl...
Map of Wester Ross showing where local events are taking place.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 03/07/2026
Issue 13 of the Gairloch and District Times is out today. Available online for digital subscribers: gairlochtimes.org.uk/the-great-wi... OR In these amazing local shops and cafes: gairlochtimes.org.uk/where-to-buy/
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The Great Wilderness Challenge At 40
Issue 13 is available for download now.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 03/07/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? 🌲 The Beinn Eighe and Torridon Junior Ranger Club Where? NatureScot office - Beinn Eighe NNR, Kinlochewe, Reserve Office, Anancaun, Kinlochewe, Achnasheen IV22 2PA, UK When? Tue 28 Jul 16:30-18:00 More: townspot.co/zkzhq
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The Beinn Eighe and Torridon Junior Ranger Club
Tue 28 Jul 16:30-18:00 · NatureScot office - Beinn Eighe NNR, Kinlochewe, Reserve Office, Anancaun, Kinlochewe, Achnasheen IV22 2PA, UK · A fortnightly after school club where children can learn about wildlife and nature restoration in two of Scotland's National Nature Reserves: Beinn Eighe and Torridon! Activities are outdoors, nature themed and fun. All ages are welcome. For more information, please get in touch with Poppy Hole (poppy.hole@nature.scot).
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 02/07/2026
Check out this #WesterRoss event: What? 🎶 Blas Festival | Kim Carnie with Mairearad Green joined by Mike Vass Where? Lochcarron Village Hall, Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron IV54 8YB, UK When? Wed 09 Sep 19:30-22:30 More: townspot.co/3g4ny
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Blas Festival | Kim Carnie with Mairearad Green joined by Mike Vass
Wed 09 Sep 19:30-22:30 · Lochcarron Village Hall, Main Street, Lochcarron, Strathcarron IV54 8YB, UK · Kim Carnie blends traditional Gaelic roots with cinematic, contemporary soundscapes, she has worked with a diverse range of celebrated artists across the globe. And to celebrate the launch of her new album, Tìm, Mairearad will be joined by multi-instrumentalist, Mike Vass for a special live performance at Blas.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 02/07/2026
In the round-up this week: * Hydro scheme expansion receives @naturescot.bsky.social and @rspb.bsky.social objections. * Super yacht comes to Wester Ross * Primary school launches crowd-funder for school trip * ...and what and when at the Gairloch Gathering. gairlochtimes.org.uk/gairloch-gat...
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Gairloch Gathering and reservoir blocks?
Read to the end to watch a video showing the redevelopment of Kishorn Port.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 25/06/2026
Good afternoon. In this weeks #westerross round-up we have: * A new Loch Broom fish farm probe * A list of Highland play parks that are out of order * Loads of Wester Ross events * Support for young entrepreneurs and young theatre makers. And lots more: gairlochtimes.org.uk/mowi-fish-fa...
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Mowi fish farm probe and visitor levy delayed
Read to the end to watch a video of a pine marten at Gairloch Harbour
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 18/06/2026
It's #IndieNewsWeek and time for another #WesterRoss Round-up. gairlochtimes.org.uk/new-gale-bos...
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New GALE boss named and new recycling centre rules
Check out our latest round-up of essential local news, events and jobs in Wester Ross.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 11/06/2026
The latest Wester Ross Round-up came out today. And it's packed with events from our new people powered events calendar. Also if you can find £675k, the Badachro Inn could be yours. Check it out here: gairlochtimes.org.uk/badachro-inn...
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Badachro Inn goes on sale
Read to the end to watch a nice video from the Lochcarron Time Travellers
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 22/05/2026
A new issue of the Gairloch and District Times hits the shops today. Subscribe online to read it in full colour here: gairlochtimes.org.uk/the-princess... OR buy it from one of these fabulous local shops: gairlochtimes.org.uk/where-to-buy/
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The Princess Royal Visits Wester Ross
A new issue of the Gairloch and District Times is out today and you can download it from here.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 21/05/2026
The latest Wester Ross Round-up is out now. Featuring: Lugger Fest, Pickle Ball, Private islands for sale, jobs, events, and some nice photos of the Waverely Paddle Steamer when it came to visit Gairloch. A new issue of the paper is out tomorrow with more too! gairlochtimes.org.uk/lugger-fest-...
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Lugger Fest and The Waverley visits Gairloch
Read to the end to see some nice reader photos of The Waverley Paddle Steamer.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 14/05/2026
ALSO, if anyone has any local news or an advert they'd like to place in the next issue of the paper, the deadline is 10am tomorrow. You can send us stuff by using the forms on our website.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 14/05/2026
Two famous people were spotted out and about in Wester Ross this week. You probably heard about the Princess Royal, but not the other one... gairlochtimes.org.uk/wester-ross-...
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Wester Ross elects new MSPs, and a visit from the Princess Royal
Read to the end for a video of coastal rowers at Shieldaig
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 08/05/2026
And a bonus story for our digital subscribers that came in too late for the paper this week. Good news for Ewebrew as the council has given them planning permission for their planned tap house in Poolewe: gairlochtimes.org.uk/ewebrew-gets...
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Ewebrew gets the go-ahead to open Poolewe Tap House
The new venue, which will showcase Ewebrew beers along with other locally produced food and drink, is to open all year round.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 08/05/2026
A new issue of the Gairloch and District Times is out today. Featuring dolphins, a big round-up of the brewing second home council tax stooshie, and many, many other tales. Subscribe today to read it online: gairlochtimes.org.uk/volunteers-c...
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Volunteers called to Aultbea dolphin stranding
Issue 9 of the Gairloch and District Times is out now and available for download from the bottom of this post.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 07/05/2026
Wester Ross goes to the polls! We'll never tell you who to vote for, but there's lots of useful links here for the uncertain or the undecided. Also, some more nice pics from the neighbourhood sent in by our readers. gairlochtimes.org.uk/wester-ross-...
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Wester Ross goes to the polls
Read to the end to see some more stunning reader photos from Wester Ross.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 30/04/2026
Local second home owners are calling on the council to rethink a recent council tax hike. But we want to hear from our readers, whether you have a second home or not! Tell us what you think about plans to charge second home owners 400% council tax. POLL HERE 👉 gairlochtimes.org.uk/roundhouse-c...
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Roundhouse cash and second home tax campaign
Read to the end to see some stunning spring photos shared by our readers.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 23/04/2026
A royal visit to #Inverasdale leads the Wester Ross Round-up this week. But also tons of other interesting stuff from the neighbourhood. gairlochtimes.org.uk/royal-visit-...
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Royal visit for Inverasdale and Gairloch High success
Read to the end to watch a video of some common dolphins in Loch Gairloch.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 02/04/2026
The latest Wester Ross Round-up is out now... *Heating oil grant scheme goes live * Batten down all the things for Easter * Final poll on humpback name shortlist * More jobs and events Read and subscribe: gairlochtimes.org.uk/heating-gran... #Westerross #Gairloch #Kinlochewe #Ullapool #Torridon
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Heating grant scheme goes live and Easter Storm
Read to the end for an update from the Ullapool Seafood Shack
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 01/04/2026
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 27/03/2026
A new issue of the Gairloch and District Times is hitting the shops today. If you can't get to a local stockist, sign up as a digital subscriber to download it from our website in full colour. gairlochtimes.org.uk/gairloch-fir...
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Gairloch First Responders
Issue 6 of the Gairloch and District Times is available for download and in all good local shops today.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 26/03/2026
In the Wester Ross Round-up: * Livestock worrying warnings from @policescotland.bsky.social * Yet more Easter events including @n-t-s.bsky.social egg hunts * Volunteering opportunities with @scotwildlife.bsky.social ....plus jobs and loads more headlines... gairlochtimes.org.uk/livestock-wo...
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Livestock worrying warning and more Easter events
Read to the end to watch a nice video of an otter.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 19/03/2026
In this week's smorgasbord of Wester Ross news: * Happy ducks at #Gairloch harbour * Police warn local heating oil users to lock up your tanks * Even more local Easter events * A rare opportunity to buy an affordable family home in Gairloch gairlochtimes.org.uk/happy-ducks-...
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Happy ducks and heating oil support
Read to the end to learn the difference between the Equilux and the Equinox.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 12/03/2026
It's time for another #WesterRoss Round-up. This week: * Name that whale * Where is the cheapest fuel? * Loch Torridon Community Hall turns 30 * Gairloch High launches a £5k #Crowdfunder * Lots of local jobs * Sad Salmon * New honesty box to be filled with cake If you like it, Subscribe to it :)
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 05/03/2026
In this week's Wester Ross Round-up: * £2 bus tickets are coming * Loch Carron Flame Shell beds improve thanks to protection * Dates for the last visit of the current Screen Machine, before the new one arrives. * PLUS lots of events and jobs gairlochtimes.org.uk/2-bus-fares-...
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£2 bus fares and Loch Carron marine life recovery
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 27/02/2026
There's a new issue of the Gairloch and District Times out today, and it's a cracker. If you're a digital subscriber you can download it from here in glorious full colour. And if you're not a digital subscriber you can buy a paper copy in all the usual shops. gairlochtimes.org.uk/rock-music-1...
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Rock Music: 10 Questions with Neil Davidson
Issue 4 of the Gairloch and District Times is out now and available to download in glorious full colour.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 26/02/2026
Our last round-up of the winter. Roll on spring! There's a lot going on... gairlochtimes.org.uk/ewe-brew-inv...
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Ewe Brew investment and geology trail green light
Read to the end to watch a video of a mountain biker in the Torridon hills.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 19/02/2026
Come to Gairloch for a different kind of rock music. Or go to Torridon and buy a shop and cafe. Also, find out why one local postie had to make his own Royal Mail signs for his delivery van... gairlochtimes.org.uk/museum-myste...
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Museum mysteries and new rock music
Read to the end to see some excellent wintry Wester Ross pics from our readers.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 12/02/2026
Are you sitting comfortably? Then it's time to sit down with a biscuit and enjoy the latest Wester Ross Round-up. This week it contains beer, boats, and "surprising" abandoned tent statistics. gairlochtimes.org.uk/poolewe-tap-...
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Poolewe Tap Room plan and Lugger Fest returns
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 05/02/2026
If it's Thursday, it's time for another Wester Ross Round-up. Fancy coming to watch the footy? gairlochtimes.org.uk/aultbea-hub-...
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Aultbea Hub revamp complete, football fans wanted
Read to the end to see some photos from the Aultbea Hub revamp.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 30/01/2026
Issue 2 of the Gairloch and District Times is out today with news that planning officials have given the green light to a proposed mock roundhouse at Gairloch Museum. gairlochtimes.org.uk/museum-round...
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Museum Roundhouse plan gets green light
Issue 2 of 2026 is available to download now.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 29/01/2026
This week the round-up has a *lot* of local jobs in it, as firms get ready for the new summer season. Also awards, ceilidhs, films and pancakes. gairlochtimes.org.uk/highland-bro...
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Highland Community Broadband closes and Sitooterie award
Read to the end to watch a Burns Night video from Torridon.
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Gairloch Times @gairlochtimes.org.uk · 22/01/2026
The deadline for submissions for our next issue is this Friday at 10am. Send us your news here: gairlochtimes.org.uk/submissions/
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