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VIDEO – Another week in the life of Ben Nevis

abouthighlands — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:19:29 +0000

Check out our HD Timelapse of Ben Nevis, Fort William and Loch Linnhe from March 2012.

It shows a week in the life of Ben Nevis during a spell of some of the best weather we’ve had this year. Look out for the fastest tractor in the world making short work of ploughing the field!

You can see the live Ben Nevis HD Webcam here

Loch Linnhe Swim 2011

Ciera Harvey — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:24:59 +0000

Sunday, the 18^th of September ended up being the perfect day for a swim for six local women and one junior for the annual Loch Linnhe Swim in Fort William, organised by English Channel swimmer Morag Hughes.

Despite the pelting rain and icy water temperatures the six brave ladies jumped into the boats and got motored across to the other side of Loch Linnhe to start their swim. The swim is 1.2 km from Treslaig over to the Lochaber Yacht Club and to be included in the race the swimmers are not allowed to wear a wetsuit.

Winning the race was Fiona Thompson with a time of 21.33, followed closely by Lochaber Mountain Rescue’s Emma Pearce. Shortly after there was the junior swim with only one junior brave enough to enter. Her swim was 400 meters. The Loch Linnhe swim is an annual event organised by Morag Hughes.

So if you find yourself inspired by the personal achievement of these women, or perhaps motivated to try and beat Fiona’s spectacular time, sign up for next year and hide that wetsuit away to avoid temptation!

[PHOTOS] Storm & Sunset in Fort William, Lochaber

Ciera Harvey — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:00:29 +0000

Horizontal rain. Gail force winds. Nearly being blown off the pavement walking to work. Waterproofed clothing head to toe (only making you more prone to being airborne during high gusts of wind). Winning or losing bets on whether there was going to be a power cut. Sound familiar? If you were in Fort William, or anywhere else along the West Coast of Scotland during the third week of May, then it should. For some it was a few days spent indoors with a cup of hot tea and a good book, watching from double paned windows while stairwells and waterfalls became synonymous.

For others it was a day out to experience Mother Nature’s version of a good time. Here are a few pictures from Upper Achintore, Fort William right before the power cut. I was on the winning side of the power cut bet!

Related blog: [VIDEO] Haud oan tae yer bunnets!

Photos & Blog by Ciera Harvey