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Loch Arkaig Land Management Plan Summary
Loch Arkaig Land Management Plan Summary Loch Arkaig Forest flanks the Northern and Southern shores of Loch Arkaig near the hamlets of Clunes and Achnacarry, 15km North of Fort William. The Northern forest blocks are accessed by a minor dead end public road. The Southern blocks are accessed by boat. This area is noted for the fishing, but more so for its link with the training of commandos for World War II missions. The Allt Mhuic area of the forest is well known for its invertebrates such as the Chequered Skipper butterfly. Loch Arkaig LMP was approved on 19/10/2010 and runs for 10 years. What’s important in the new plan: Gradual restoration of native woodland through the continuation of a phased clearfell system Maximisation of available commercial restocking area outwith the PAWS through keeping the upper margin at the altitude it is at present and designing restock coupes to sit comfortably within the landscape Increase butterfly habitat through a network of open space and expansion of native woodland. Enter into discussions with Achnacarry Estate with the aim of creating a strategic timber transport network which is mutually beneficial to the FC and the Estate, with the aim of facilitating the harvesting of timber and native woodland restoration from the Glen Mallie and South Arkaig blocks. The primary objectives for the plan area are: Production of 153,274m3 of timber Restoration of 379 ha of native woodland following the felling of non- native conifer species on PAWS areas To develop access to the commercial crops to enable harvesting operations on the South side of Loch Arkaig To restock 161 ha of commercial productive woodland. -
I. the Parallel Roads of Lochaber Have Presented to Geologists a Problem, Which Is Still Unsolved
(595) XXVII.—On the Parallel Roads of Lochaber. By DAVID MILNE HOME, LL.D, (Plates XLL, XLIL, XLIII.) (Read 15th May 1876.) I. The Parallel Roads of Lochaber have presented to geologists a problem, which is still unsolved. Dr MACCULLOCH, about sixty years ago, when President of the Geological Society of London, first called attention to these peculiar markings on the Lochaber Hills, by an elaborate Memoir afterwards published in that Society's Transactions. He was followed by Sir THOMAS DICK LAUDER, who in the year 1824, read a paper in our own Society, illustrated by excellent sketches. His paper is in our Transactions. The next author who attempted a solution was the present Mr CHARLES DARWIN. He maintained that these Roads were sea-beaches, formed, when this part of Europe was rising from beneath the Ocean. He was followed by Professor AGASSIZ, Dr BUCKLANB, CHARLES BABBAGE, Sir JOHN LUBBOCK, ROBERT CHAMBERS, Professor ROGERS, Sir GEORGE M'KENZIE, Mr JAMIESON of Ellon, Professor NICOL, Mr BRYCE of Glasgow, Mr WATSON, and Mr JOLLY of Inverness. Sir CHARLES LYELL, though he wrote no special memoir, treated the subject pretty fully in his works, giving an opinion in support of the views of AGASSIZ. I took some little part myself in the discussion, having in the year 1847 read a paper in this Society, which was published in our Transactions. During the last five or six years, there has been an entire cessation of both investigation and discussion, in consequence probably of a desire to await the publication of more correct maps of the district, which at the request of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, the Ordnance Survey Department undertook. -
BCS Paper 2017/74 2018 Review of UK Parliament Constituencies Draft
Boundary Commission for Scotland BCS Paper 2017/74 2018 Review of UK Parliament Constituencies Draft Revised Proposals for Argyll and Bute, Highland and Moray council areas Action required 1. The Commission is invited to consider responses to the initial and secondary consultation on its Initial Proposals and whether it wishes to make changes to its proposals for Argyll and Bute, Highland and Moray council areas. Background 2. These constituency designs are based on a UK electoral quota of 74,769.2 electors and parliamentary electorate figures from the December 2015 Electoral Register. The electorate of constituencies has to be within 5% of the electoral quota, namely no fewer than 71,031 and no more than 78,507, unless the area of a constituency exceeds 12,000 square kilometres. No constituency may exceed 13,000 square kilometres. 3. The total electorate in the 3 council areas is 307,418, giving a theoretical entitlement to 4.11 constituencies. It is possible, therefore, to design 4 constituencies, exactly covering the combined council areas, the electorates of which are within the limits set by the legislation. 4. The Commission's Initial Proposals for this area comprise 4 constituencies which exactly cover the combined extent of these 3 council areas. A map of the constituencies is at Appendix A. Wards Difference Constituency Council areas Area (km2) Electorate (2007–2017) from EQ Argyll, Bute and Argyll and Bute All 10,302 77,574 3.8% Lochaber Highland 12(part),22 Highland Highland 1-5,6(part),7-10,13(part) 12,985 73,147 -2.2% North Inverness 6(part),11,12(part),13(part),14- Highland 9,995 78,220 4.6% and Skye 18,20,21 Moray Moray All 2,612 78,477 5.0% and Nairn Highland 19 Table 1. -
Shinty Fixtures 2014
2014 Fixtures Shinty Fixtures 2014 PLEASE NOTE: Fixtures are subject to change as the season progresses. Updates will be published on shinty.com and issued by email to club Fixture Secretaries. Version 1 – 4th February 2014 Camanachd Association Alton House 4 Ballifeary Road Inverness IV3 5PJ 01463 715931 + Page 1 of 31 04/02/14 2014 Fixtures 1st March 2014 Orion Group Premiership Glenurquhart v Kinlochshiel Inveraray v Kingussie Lovat v Kyles Athletic Newtonmore v Lochaber Marine Harvest National Division Beauly v Glasgow Mid Argyll Bute v Kilmallie Caberfeidh v Oban Camanachd Fort William v Glenorchy Marine Harvest North Division 1 Inverness v Newtonmore Kingussie v Glenurquhart Skye v Beauly Strathglass v Lovat Marine Harvest South Division 1 Kilmory v Strachur Kyles Athletic v Ballachulish Oban Celtic v Aberdour Taynuilt v Lochside Rovers Marine Harvest North Division 2 Boleskine v Fort William Glengarry v Skye Kinlochshiel v Lochcarron Lochaber v Aberdeen University Marine Harvest South Division 2 Aberdour v Bute Ballachulish v Inveraray Col Glen v Tayforth Glasgow Mid Argyll v Glenorchy Marine Harvest North Division 3 Kilmallie v Caberfeidh Lochbroom v Inverness Strathspey v Lewis (All throw ups 2.30 unless stated) Space available for re-scheduling of postponed and rearranged fixtures. Page 2 of 31 04/02/14 2014 Fixtures 8th March 2014 Orion Group Premiership Kingussie v Lovat Kinlochshiel v Inveraray Kyles Athletic v Newtonmore Lochaber v Glenurquhart Marine Harvest National Division Glasgow Mid Argyll v Fort William Glenorchy -
Mullach Na Craobhan Corran Onich by Fort William PH33 6SE
MacPhee & Partners Mullach Na Craobhan Corran Onich By Fort William PH33 6SE Set in spectacular Highland scenery and enjoying an idyllic elevated position with uninterrupted views over Loch Linnhe to the surrounding hills, Mullach Na Craobhan forms a superior detached villa, surrounded by generous garden grounds. Attractively decorated and in immaculate order throughout, the sale offers an ideal opportunity to acquire a large family home. Due to its size and location the property would also lend itself to a generous guest house or premium self-catering property and benefits from double glazing, an electric central heating system and two impressive multi-fuel stoves. In addition to the property itself, there is an attached double garage for which planning permission has been previously granted, to create integral self contained accommodation as well as the erection of a separate garage/carport/workshop in the grounds. The owner’s have indicated the furniture is available at separate negotiation. The property’s panoramic views of the Ardgour hills and Loch Linnhe produce breath-taking scenery all year round, while the Corran Ferry and active waterway provides interest. The current owners have created a wooden craft studio in the grounds, the French doors and decking boasting spectacular views. Check our website for a video link of the property, views and surrounding area. Mullach Na Craobhan’s setting evokes a real feeling of seclusion, yet is only a short walk or drive to all local amenities, with Fort William some 8 miles north and Ballachulish village 6 miles to the south. Situated on the edge of the popular village of Onich, the property is well placed to take advantage of the numerous leisure and pleasure activities the area has to offer. -
Lochaber Hydropower Scheme Consultancy Services for Rehabilitation of Scheme Infrastructure
05_ENERGY Lochaber Hydropower Scheme Consultancy Services for Rehabilitation of Scheme Infrastructure Spilling of Laggan Dam | Photo: Multiconsult The Lochaber Hydropower Scheme was first commissioned in 1929 and expanded in two subsequent stages to provide an original installed capacity of 75 MW and an annual energy production of some 460 GWh. The scheme comprises three principal reservoirs in cascade – Spey reservoir at the upstream end, Loch Laggan and reservoir and Loch Treig. No major rehabilitation works had been undertaken of the scheme until in 2009 replanting of the power station was commenced, being completed in November 2011 providing the scheme with a new installed capacity of 90 MW and annual energy production in excess of 600 GWh. The scheme’s main tunnel has not been dewatered for 35 years due to the reliance of the adjacent aluminium smelter upon the power produced by the scheme. Multiconsult is undertaking a strategic review to assess the next stages of rehabilitation and timing of the shutdwon of the scheme. PROJECT PROJECT TYPE LOCATION CLIENT TIME PERIOD KEY NUMBERS Lochaber Hydropo- Rehabilitation of Fort William, Scotland Rio Tinto Alcan 2015 to ongoing Capacity: 5 x 18 MW | Energy wer Scheme Strategic Hydropower Project Production: 600 GWh per annum Review | Storage Capacity: 269 million cubic metres | Francis Turbines, Turbine Design Head: 214 metres SCOPE OF WORK OUR SERVICES Assistance in the strategic planning of shut- • Assembling of historical records of down of the scheme to facilitate rehabilitation the main -
Scotland's Road of Romance by Augustus Muir
SCOTLAND‟S ROAD OF ROMANCE TRAVELS IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PRINCE CHARLIE by AUGUSTUS MUIR WITH 8 ILLUSTRATIONS AND A MAP METHUEN & CO. LTD. LONDON 36 Essex Street W,C, Contents Figure 1 - Doune Castle and the River Tieth ................................................................................ 3 Chapter I. The Beach at Borrodale ................................................................................................. 4 Figure 2 - Borrodale in Arisaig .................................................................................................... 8 Chapter II. Into Moidart ............................................................................................................... 15 Chapter III. The Cave by the Lochside ......................................................................................... 31 Chapter IV. The Road to Dalilea .................................................................................................. 40 Chapter V. By the Shore of Loch Shiel ........................................................................................ 53 Chapter VI. On The Isle of Shona ................................................................................................ 61 Figure 3 - Loch Moidart and Castle Tirrim ................................................................................. 63 Chapter VII. Glenfinnan .............................................................................................................. 68 Figure 4 - Glenfinnan .............................................................................................................. -
National Forest Land Scheme (NFLS)
National Forest Land Scheme (NFLS) 31st Meeting of the Evaluation Panel 23rd April, 2014 The Dance & Drama Studio, Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam Present: Ian Ross, (Chair); Bob Stubbs, Donald McPhillimy, Penny Cousins, Jon Hollingdale, Joan Mitchell FCS: Bob Frost;,Malcolm Wield, Betsy Walling Apologies: Angela Douglas 1. Panel Session. 2. Chair introduction etc. - Ian Ross (IR) welcomed all to the meeting. Declarations of Interest: Joan Mitchell (JM) had declared her interest in the Creetown Initiative Ltd application and would not take part in the decision. Jon Hollingdale (JH) reported that ABC Group were members of CWA and that CWA had given advice to the group but it was agreed that this was not pertinent to the current application. 3. Staff Developments – Malcolm Wield (MW) informed the panel that he was leaving the Conservancy team and joining the Policy Group at Silvan House, He will still have a base at the Dingwall office and in his new role two- thirds of his time is to be spent on NFLS and one-third leading the review on the conditions of designated sites. Bob Frost (BF) also has a new post with FES. James Ogilvie will be providing support while a replacement is sought. 4. Minutes of 30th January, 2014 Meeting, Actions Points and Matters Arising – the panel were content that the minutes were an accurate record of the meeting. AP1 – informal panel session is planned as part of the two day programme in August. AP2 , 3 and 4 – have all been actioned. AP5 - Map updated but not seen by panel. To be circulated to panel. -
Glen Loy Land Management Plan Summary
Glen Loy Land Management Plan Summary Glen Loy lies on the West side of the Great Glen between Loch Lochy and Loch Linnhe, approx. 7km North of Fort William. The Glen lies in a NW-SE direction and is dissected by the River Loy into Northern and Southern sections. The Loy is a salmon river which is important in the local fisheries area. The forest area has quite steep slopes becoming relatively flat in the floodplain of the River Loy. This topography creates a relatively sheltered environment in the locality. It is a relatively uninhibited location with most homes situated on the Eastern edge close to the pubic road and Caledonian Canal. The geology is quite mixed – Quartz dominated metamorphic rocks, with granite outcrops and volcanic intrusions. This combined with the mild wet windy climate forms a variety of soils from upland brown earths, ironpans, peaty gleys and shallow bogs which influences species type and growth rates of the woodland habitats. Glen Loy LMP was approved on 03/03/2008, and runs for 10 years. The long term aims of the forest are: Timber production The regeneration, consolidation and expansion of the Ancient Semi- Natural Woodlands (ASNW) Enhancement of the landscape. The primary objectives for the plan area are: To produce timber with felling to be aimed at improving the age- structure of the forest To future proof timber production by establishing felled areas with Sitka spruce with secondary species providing diversity and landscape enhancement where site conditions suit. To provide expansion areas for ASNW and accept regeneration of native species into non-restocked area secured through enhanced monitoring To review and improve access to, and interpretation of these ASNW areas. -
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ARTIFICIAL ISLAND SE HIGHLAN INTH 7 25 D AREA. II. FURTHER ARTIFICIAE NOTETH N SO L ISLAND HIGHE TH N -SI LAND AREA REVY B . OD.F O BLUNDELL, F.S.A.Scoi. previoun I s years several artificial islands have been describey db me in papers to this Society: thus the Proceedings for the year 1908 contain the description of Eilean Muireach in Loch Ness ; notices of e islande Beaulth th n i sy Firth n Loci , h Bruiach, Loch Moy, Loch Garry, Loch Lundi, Loch Oich, Loch Lochy Locd an , h Trei cone gar - tained in the volume for 1909 ; while that for 1910 includes a notice of the island in Loch nan Eala, Arisaig. At this date, in order to continue and extend the investigation, e Britisth h Association appointe a dCommitte e wit0 hgrana £1 f o t to defray incidental expenses. With a view to ascertaining what islands were thought to be artificial by persons dwelling in the near neighbourhood, this Committee issued a circular, of which 450 copies were sen t e replieoutTh . s were both numerou d interestingan s , thoug somn hi e cases informatio s suppliewa n d whic d alreadha h y been publishe n Di dr Stuart's admirable article publishe y thib d s Society in 1865, or in other occasional papers published since that date. The present paper will, I trust, be found to contain only original information, though som bees eha n incorporate abridgen a n di d form in the Report of the British Association. It seems, however, especially fitting that all the information available should be placed before the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. -
Carmina Gadelica Ortha Nan Gaidheal
f^ SoM- , (d SL. — m ! 1— ; ./ CARMINA GADELICA ORTHA NAN GAIDHEAL C ARMINA GADELIC A HYMNS AND INCANTATIONS WITH ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES ON WORDS, RITES, AND CUSTOMS, DYING AND OBSOLETE: ORALLY COLLECT- ED IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS OF SCOTLAND AND TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH, BY ALEXANDER CARMICHAEL VOLUME II EDINBURGH PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR BY T. AND A. CONSTABLE, PRINTERS TO HER MAJESTY AND SOLD BY NORMAN MACLEOD 25 GEORGE IV. BRIDGE 1900 Three hundred copies printed ORTHA NAN GAIDHEAL URNAN AGUS UBAGAN LE SOLUS AIR FACLA GNATHA AGUS CLEACHDANA A CHAIDH AIR CHUL CNUASAICHTE BHO BHIALACHAS FEADH GAIDHEALTACHD NA H-ALBA AGUS TIONNDAICHTE BHO GHAIDHLIG GU BEURLA, LE ALASTAIR MACGILLEMHICHEIL CONTENTS UIBE INCANTATIONS Allt. 122. Eolas na Ruaidh Charm for Rose 3 Faie, a Mhic 's a Chriosda Behold, Son and Christ 123. Eolas na Ruaidh Charm for Rose 5 A ruadh ghaothar, atar, aogail Thou rose windy, swelling, deadly 124. Eolas na Ru Charm for Rose 7 A I'u eugail, aogail, atail Thou rose deathly, deadly, swollen 125. Eolas at Cioch Charm for swollen Breast 9 Eolas a rinn Gillecalum The charm made by Gillecalum 12G. Eolas an Deididh Toothache Charm 11 Ob a chuir Bride bhoidheacli The incantation put by lovely Bride 127. Eolas na Budha Charm for Jaundice 13 Air bhuidhe, air dhuibhe For the jaundice, for the spaul 128. Eolas sgiucha Feithe Charm for bursting Vein 15 Rami a riiiii ban-naomh Bride The rune made by the holy maiden 129. Eolas sgocha Feith Charm for bursting Vein 17 Paidir Moire a h-aou Rosary of Mary, one 130. -
Appropriate Assessment of the Policies and Proposals Has Been Undertaken, Under the Provisions of Article 6(3) and (4) of the Habitats Directive 1992**
West Highland & Islands Local Plan: Habitats Regulations Appraisal Finalised Version Habitats Regulations Appraisal (including Appropriate Assessment) of the West Highland & Islands Local Plan Finalised Version (September 2010) 1 West Highland & Islands Local Plan: Habitats Regulations Appraisal Finalised Version Foreword This document has been prepared under the requirements of the EU Habitats Directive and has applied the requirements set out by Scottish Government Policy. It is the Highland Council’s responsibility to consider whether the policies and proposals within the West Highland & Islands Local Plan are likely to have any significant effect on Special Protection Areas (including proposed SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (including proposed SACs) and Ramsar sites, having regard to the qualifying interests and conservation objectives of those sites. Where a likely significant effect has been identified, appropriate assessment has been undertaken in order to try to ascertain whether the policies and proposals will adversely affect the integrity of the sites protected by the EU Directive and Scottish Government Policy (“the sites”). Mitigation measures have been provided where necessary in order to avoid adversely affecting the integrity of the sites. This has involved making changes to the Plan where necessary. The Council now believes that the Plan’s policies and proposals will not adversely affect the integrity of the sites. We have successfully concluded with certainty that that is the case. During the preparation of this document and the consideration of relevant representations on the Local Plan the Highland Council had discussions with and input from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in particular which helped identify and address any potential shortcomings.