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Ballachulish

The town of Ballachulish in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, is centred on previous slate quarries. The name Ballachulish (Ballecheles, 1522-- Straits town,) was much more correctly related to the area currently called North Ballachulish, to the north of Loch Leven, however was usurped for the quarry towns at East Laroch as well as West Laroch, either side of the River Laroch, which were actually within Glencoe as well as South Ballachulish respectively. The primary sector is now tourism, although the majority of visitors pass promptly by the town itself. The name Ballachulish (from Scottish Gaelic, Baile a' Chaolais) implies "the Village by the Narrows". The narrows concerned is Caolas Mhic Phàdraig - Peter or Patrick's son's tightens, at the mouth of Loch Leven. As there was no road to the head of Loch Leven till 1927, the Ballachulish Ferry, established in 1733, and those at Invercoe/Callert and also Caolas na Disadvantage were essential. The Ballachulish ferryboat enclosed December 1975 when the Ballachulish Bridge finally opened up. The Ballachulish Hotel and also Ballachulish House (up until just recently a lodge hotel) lie near the tightens at (southern) Ballachulish Ferry instead of in the "modern" village some 3 miles (5 kilometres) east. Ballachulish House was understood to be haunted, and the drive causing it was ridden by a brainless horseman. The hamlet of Glenachulish depend on Gleann a' Chaolais, the glen that diminishes to the tightens. This is the subject of the Gaelic song, Gleann Bhaile Chaoil created by John Cameron (1865-- 1951) as well as understood locally both as the Paisley Bard and also by his regional label Iain Cealaidh. He is commonly puzzled with one more regional poet likewise called John Cameron, known in your area as Iain Rob (1822-- 1898). Gleann a' Chaolais is ringed by Beinn a' Bheithir, a massif which consists of 2 munros - Sgorr Dhearg and also Sgorr Dhonuill. Recently a number of brand-new houses have been constructed in your area in addition to vacation chalets and an art gallery. Also the fields of Gleann a' Chaolais have been become the 9-hole Dragon's Tooth golf links. Forgeting the tightens is the monument to James of the Glen, "hanged on this place for a crime of which he was blameless". Robert Louis Stevenson based his novel Kidnapped around the tale of the Appin Murder. Whoever did kill The Red Fox (Campbell of Glenure) is still not known.

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K. S. Safety Ltd

2 review(s)
Based: in West calder, EH55 8DZ

Please refer to our business website for full details. Asbestos Surveys undertaken but not removals. Lead in paint surveys completed in advance of refurbishments. Dust Monitoring Surveys in workshops Health & Safety Advisory Service Construction...

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Zoe S., AB30
2nd September 2026
5

Asbestos Survey in Laurencekirk

Karen was extremely helpful and talked me through the options of what survey I needed for my building. She travelled a f...

R&J Crown Roofing Solutions

1 review(s)
Based: in Aberdeen, AB15 4YD

Roofing & Exterior Property Services Across Central and Eastern Scotland R & J Crown Roofing provides a comprehensive range of roofing, roofline and exterior property services for domestic and commercial customers throughout Central and Eastern Sc...

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Jacqueline K., DD11
13th October 2026
5

Pitched Roof Replacement in Arbroath

Very much appreciated the time to provide a quote. Although work not yet begun this is due to technical issues and compa...

Greener Energy Group LTD

1723 review(s)
Based: in Paisley, PA3 4EF

About Us Greener Energy Group have over 30 years combined experience of providing energy saving solutions to customers, helping them to save money on energy bills and making their home more energy efficient. Our head office is based in Paisley wit...

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Douglas C., PA27
29th February 2024
3

Solar Panels with Battery in Cairndow

Initially things went quite well and then I was asked how old I was. The sales person then said he would get back to me...

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08 Oct

Pitched Roof Repair

Kinlochleven - PH50

Enquiry from: Beryl M

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Pitched Roof Repair enquiry

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10 Aug

Garden Shed

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Kenneth M

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Large garden shed for garsen equipment and bike storage

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29 Jul

Replacement Glass Only

Appin - PA38

Enquiry from: Andy M

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We have four velux windows with failed sealed units (GGL 104) but otherwise in good condition. Velux no longer support this model so I wondered if you might be able to supply and fit replacement sash

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24 Jun

Electric Vehicle Charger

Ballachulish - PH49

Enquiry from: Geraldine S

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Home EV charger installation

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23 Jun

uPVC Double Glazing

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Tasmia B

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Windows replaced in living room

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11 Jun

Garden Maintenance

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Judith G

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Hedge cutting 3-4 hedges some low some high. Also grass cutting grass quite long

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27 May

Pitched Roof Repair

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Walter H

Start Date: Less than one month

Fix crack in chimney, check flashing, line chimney for use with wood burning stove. asso fit external vent to defunct chimney

Job: repair, clean · Roof: pitched · Material: slates · Property: detached

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22 May

uPVC Double Glazing

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Eilidh F

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Double glazed window replacement

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11 Apr

Skip Hire

Kinlochleven - PH50

Enquiry from: Maureen S

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Flowerpots full of soil cardboard garden waste wood

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12 Feb

Electrical Testing

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Sue C

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Looking for a quote, to have our electrical equipment tested, here at Thistle Access NDT Ltd in Fort William x2 small offices with 6 laptop, printer, shredder Tea room with kettle, toaster, mini fridg

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19 Oct

Electrical Survey

Ballachulish - PH49

Enquiry from: Cecile L

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For the purpose of renting my property out, an electrical installation condition report or a current electrical installation certificate

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15 Oct

Skip Hire

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Marc K

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Removal of wood, mattresses, bed bases, washing machine, exercise bicycle and general waste

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27 Aug

Air Conditioning

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Iain D

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Looking for a small Air conditioning unit for office with Servers inside. Total Max output from servers rated at 1200W

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01 Jul

Gas Boiler Replacement

Kinlochleven - PH50

Enquiry from: Robert M

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Replace Grant external combi oil boiler with Grant 26Kw combi external oil boiler

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27 Jun

Electrical Testing

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Malcolm C

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Need an Eicc certificate and everything pat. tested

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30 May

Electrical Testing

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Cameron W

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PAT testing on 3 items, laptop, TV and extension cable

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09 May

Electrical Testing

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Nikki P

Start Date: Immediate

Hi, I need PAT testing for all electrical appliances please for my holiday let in Fort William

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19 Apr

Electrical Testing

Fort William - PH33

Enquiry from: Cameron W

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PAT testing on laptop and extension cable

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21 Jan

uPVC Double Glazing

Ballachulish - PH49

Enquiry from: Beverley E

Start Date: Immediate

What best describes your living situation? How many windows are you considering replacing? - 6. What material do you require, UPVC? - upvc. What colour do you want them to be? - white. Do you require

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20 Nov

Gutter Cleaning

Ballachulish - PH49

Enquiry from: Malcolm M

Start Date: Immediate

Clear gutters upper floor level. Section above bay window & at roof valley. Sections each side. Section at rear. Photos are available

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