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Wild Lochaber Festival 2013
Wild Lochaber Festival 18th - 25th May 2013
The Wild Lochaber Festival, set up in 2012, was established to showcase the fabulous environment we enjoy here in Lochaber, as well as the many nature-related activities that take place each year in this beautiful part of the West Highlands.
From summit to sea Lochaber enjoys a wonderful variety of habitats and this diversity is reflected in the creatures that live here.
This years festival is set to be bigger and better with over 40 workshops and events from an extensive range of activity providers, wildlife guides and organisations.
There are many activities on offer including Wildlife Cruises, Red Deer Safaris, Rock Safaris, Squirrel Hunts and even Beach Qigong!
We are sure there is something to suit everyone, so take a look at the varied programme, book your place and get involved.
The festival programme provides access to experienced wildlife and activity guides, who can take you to the top, remote wildlife spots and help you find and identify the range of wildlife and magnificent landscapes and seascapes in Lochaber.
During the festival a festival information and booking centre will be set up in the Fort William High Street, between the Grog & Gruel and the Tavern Restaurant (opposite the Whisky Shop) between Saturday 18th – Friday 24th May.
70 High Street | Fort William
Lochaber is the perfect destination for you to fully embrace the Year of Natural Scotland and more importantly is one of the only places you can spot all of the Big 5 in
So during your trip keep your eye out for the Golden Eagle, Otters,
To help you track down the Big 5 and so much more, download one of the New Wild Lochaber Trail maps or leaflets packed full of information to help discover the creatures that dwell in the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Prepare to be surprised...
Share the images you capture in Lochaber and see them in our Gallery.
All you have to do is upload an image to Instagram using the hashtag #wildlochaber in the image description, or you can post them to our Facebook wall and we can upload them to the Gallery for you.
Keep up to date with news and events on the Wild Lochaber Festival Facebook page.
The 2013 Photography Competition - is now closed, visit the festival shop or our facebook page to see the winning entries.
SPONSORS
Organisations
Forestry Commission
Forestry Commission Scotland serves as the forestry directorate of the Scottish Government. For more details of who we are and what we do, see the About Us section.
Lochaber Geopark
The Lochaber area is renowned for Ben Nevis and for its spectacular scenery, with the aim of raising awareness of the extraordinary story behind the formation of the local landscape.
Scotish Natural Heritage
In West Highland we are privileged to work in such a beautiful area - the spectacular hills and mountains of the west, the dramatic coastline studded with islands large and small, from Skye to Glencoe.
Sunart Oakwoods
Situated as far west as you can go on the British mainland, this is one of the very few such forests remaining in Europe.
Vertical Descents
Vertical Descents is the UK's leading Canyoning and White Water Rafting adventure provider, with over 20 years experience from the Alps, the Himalayas, Iceland, the Lake District and of course the Highlands of Scotland.
Wild Lochaber Festival 2013
The Wild lochaber festival takes place from 18th to 25th May 2013
No Fuss Events
So what is No Fuss all about? Well basically we love the outdoors, we love events and the fun, camaraderie and craic. We have tried to strip back some of the rules and regulations involved with sport that can be a wee bit off putting at times.
The Moorings
The Moorings Hotel lies alongside the Caledonian Canal at the famous Neptune's Staircase. With splendid panoramic views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor, the Moorings offers comfort and style coupled with the covenience of a modern hotel.
Nevis Range
The Outdoor Capital’s premier mountain experience! There is something for everyone here. Probably best known for the fact that it operates the only mountain gondola in the UK, no visit to the Outdoor Capital would be complete without a visit to Nevis Range with its fantastic facilities and activities.
Glenloy Wildlife - Have you ever seen ?
Glenloy wildlife provide all inclusive wildlife tours in the heart of some of Scotlands finest natural surroundings. For more information please visit http://www.glenloy-wildlife.org.uk
Wildlife in the Outdoor Capital
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Glenloy Wildlife - Have you ever seen ?
Glenloy wildlife provide all inclusive wildlife tours in the heart of some of Scotlands finest natural surroundings. For more information please visit http://www.glenloy-wildlife.org.uk
Duration: 02:34
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Otters Play Fighting Isle of Rum
Two otters play fighting at Kilmory on the Isle of Rum in Scotland.
Duration: 02:03
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Pine martens at Glenloy 2009 1
Pine Marten at Glenloy Wildlife holiday 2009
Duration: 00:46
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Pine martens at Glenloy 2009 2
Pine Martens at Glenloy Wildlife holiday 2009
Duration: 00:24
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Pine martens at Glenloy 2009 3
Pine Martens at Glenloy 2009
Duration: 01:57
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Pine martens at Glenloy 2009 4
Pine Martens at Glenloy
Duration: 01:22
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Stag joust.flv
I was watching these stags to pass the time waiting for the early morning cloud to pass to do some lanscape photogrpahy when two pairs of stags started jousting. The one posing for the camera was challenging me! He kept lowering his head to present his antlers. Bit worrying as he was two feet from the car. Don't think I'd have had much chance.
Duration: 01:40
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Golden eagle above Loch Quoich
This is a short clip of a golden eagle soaring around the cliffs of Gleourich above loch Quoich in Glen Garry
Duration: 00:27
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Red deer safari.flv
To the West of the Great Glen lies Glen Garry, a wild a beatiful place with stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. In the lower part of the glen, red deer hinds tend to their calves among beside the tranquility of loch Quoich. Higher up, on the hills surrounding loch Quoich on the edgeof the rough bounds of Knoydart, the majestic stags roam freely, unperturbed by human activity
Duration: 01:53
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Red Deer Calves Playing on Isle of Rum
Wild Red Deer playing at Kilmory on the Isle of Rum Scotland. These deer are part of a long term research project into the ecology of red deer hence the collars and tags on the calves.
Duration: 09:39
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Adult White-tailed Eagle Scotland 11 February 2009
An adult white-tailed eagle filmed in Scotland on 11 February 2009
Duration: 01:57
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Grey Seal Pup Isle of Rum
A grey seal pup and a brief view of it's mother at Papadil on the Isle of Rum West Scotland
Duration: 01:54
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Pine marten at South Laggan
Nice surprise to find the pine martens here in daylight, instead of the usual 4.00 in the morning!
Duration: 00:44
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Badger at South Laggn
No pine martens last night as a badger got there first. I had hoped rather than expected that badgers would arrive. This was a nice surprise
Duration: 00:50
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Pine marten At South Laggan
I've been baiting a feeding sdite for pine martens with a view to setting up a viewing hide. This is a compilation of clips taken on an infra red camera
Duration: 01:09
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Red Deer bucks
Glencoe, Three Sisters, Highlands, Scotland. Just underneath Bidean nam Bian. Around 1000m high.
Duration: 00:10
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Filming red deers in Glen Etive. Scotland october 2011
Duration: 05:04
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