Read to the end to watch a video of the Gamelan being set up at Poolewe Oktoberfest

Read to the end to watch a video of people planting seagrass underwater

Read to the end to see a video of some orphaned otters being released back into the wild.

Read to the end to listen to some trad tunes from the Badachro Inn

Read to the end to see some excellent photos from the Ullapool Oddballs event.

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.

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

Read to the end to watch a video from the Shieldaig Fete

Read to the end to watch a video of dolphins swimming upside down and having fun.

Loch Ewe Community Enterprise celebrates a funding award that will support the purchase of a disused building yard.

Read to the end to watch a video of musicians in the Old Inn, Gairloch.

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 ​

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.

Read to the end to take a drone tour up an inaccessible gorge.

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!

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!

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

Read to the end to watch a video showing the sea bed in the Wester Ross Marine Protected Area.

Issue 13 is available for download now.

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).

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.

Read to the end to watch a video showing the redevelopment of Kishorn Port.

Read to the end to watch a video of a pine marten at Gairloch Harbour

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Read to the end to watch a nice video from the Lochcarron Time Travellers

A new issue of the Gairloch and District Times is out today and you can download it from here.

Read to the end to see some nice reader photos of The Waverley Paddle Steamer.

Read to the end for a video of coastal rowers at Shieldaig

The new venue, which will showcase Ewebrew beers along with other locally produced food and drink, is to open all year round.

Issue 9 of the Gairloch and District Times is out now and available for download from the bottom of this post.

Read to the end to see some more stunning reader photos from Wester Ross.

Read to the end to see some stunning spring photos shared by our readers.

Read to the end to watch a video of some common dolphins in Loch Gairloch.

Read to the end for an update from the Ullapool Seafood Shack

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Read to the end to watch a nice video of an otter.

Read to the end to learn the difference between the Equilux and the Equinox.

Read to the end to watch a video showing progress on the Kishorn Port expansion.

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Issue 4 of the Gairloch and District Times is out now and available to download in glorious full colour.

Read to the end to watch a video of a mountain biker in the Torridon hills.

Read to the end to see some excellent wintry Wester Ross pics from our readers.

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Read to the end to see some photos from the Aultbea Hub revamp.

Issue 2 of 2026 is available to download now.