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9 May, 2008
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Memorial plan for WWII Czech paras
Published:  21 February, 2008

IDYLLIC Arisaig was just one of the villages on the famed "Road to the Isles" to play its part in Britain's wartime masterplan to form the Special Operations Executive.

Digging deep into Fort's past
Published:  26 January, 2008

EXPERTS who delved into Fort William's past have published their findings after a ground-breaking archaeological project, which it is hoped can be continued in the future.

Braxy Hall memories stirred by demolition
Published:  15 December, 2007

IT was the end of an era in Inverlochy this week with the demolition of the iconic and cherished Braxy Hall.

Church has shared its treasures
Published:  08 December, 2007

A NUMBER of historic artefacts have gone full circle following the closure of a Fort William church.

Lochaber’s past caught on camera
Published:  28 July, 2007

SOME of the most spectacular photographs ever taken in Lochaber are the subject of a new book which is launched this weekend.

TV star will dig into historic Fort sites
Published:  14 July, 2007

A TV boffin will lead excavations at three historic sites in Fort William later this year.

Bottles find that baffled Maurice
Published:  23 June, 2007

HERE’S a tale for those with a thirst for local history!

Highland life website proves to be a big hitter
Published:  19 May, 2007

A NEW website containing one of Scotland’s most important historical records of Highland life has received nearly 32,000 hits from across the world since going live at the beginning of May.

Future plans for history project
Published:  14 April, 2007

A NEW archive centre for Lochaber should be fully up and running by October this year, long-term campaigner Michael Foxley has revealed.

Bid to capture the Planny's past
Published:  07 April, 2007

LAST week a knees-up saw past and present residents of a Fort William housing estate also enjoying swapping memories and 60s photos.

Mystery over Coyne’s silver coin discovery
Published:  01 March, 2007

WHILE treasure hunters dug for Prince Charlie’s Spanish gold in Arisaig during the week, a villager unearthed a Spanish silver coin in her garden.

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