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Funded by an Innovation Voucher from Interface

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Funded by an Innovation Voucher from Interface

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'On the Map' is a collaborative project between the Nether Lochaber Community Association (NLCA) and the Centre for Recreation and Tourism Research (CRTR).

CRTR is part of UHI North, West and Hebrides

End date: 31st July 2025

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2 minutes per story- approx 230 – 300 words

We can help write or edit the script

We can record you, or you can do it on your computer or phone

We will do all the editing and uploading

We also need a photo and a location marker

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Stories about Nether Lochaber…

The historic Nether Lochaber Hotel

Memories of Inchree school

The origin of the name Bishops Bay

Wildlife on the loch

Discovery of the Ballachulish goddess

A memorable walk/ cycle/ climb

What else? Tell us a story.

'Ballachulish Goddess' CC-BY-SA 4.0

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Do you have a story from North Ballachulish?

It can be about anything. Natural history, a memory from childhood, something connected to a local landmark.

Or maybe there is something you would like to know the story of.

It has been suggested that one of the audio tours should follow the route in the picture so we are looking for stories, or ideas, for along this route.

Get in touch if you have an idea or come along to our community story event on the 24th April.

Contact Katie or Kendra

Katie.Murray@uhi.ac.uk Kendra.Turnbull@uhi.ac.uk

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NLCA, CRTR, local businesses and the wider community will work together to create tourism products. These will celebrate and showcase the local area, preserve heritage and encourage community connections. We aim to put Nether Lochaber "on the map" and encourage visitors to spend more time in the local area, exploring its unique offerings.

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The project will utilise Google's 'My Maps' feature to create an interactive map of Nether Lochaber.

This will show:

The routes for local walking and cycling trails

Feature 360 degree images and films of the area

Highlight places of interest or local stories

Get inspired:

Have a look at some interactive maps online like the ones from Scotland Off the Beaten Track https://sobt.co.uk/walks-map/

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We plan to create an audio trail to showcase some of the rich heritage that Nether Lochaber has to offer.

The trail will be placed on the free GeoTourist platform and will feature stories and voices provided by the local community.

Have a listen to some other local trails we have created with the community of Ardgour and the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Trust.

‘A Walk in Ardgour’

‘Stories from Ardnamurchan Lighthouse’

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Experience your environment in a new and inspiring way. Discover the world around you or create your own immersive experiences. Get the app now on App Store or Google Play!

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To showcase Nether Lochaber to virtual visitors, and to inspire actual visitors, we want to create immersive 360 degree images and videos.

Try this 360 visit to Fingal's Cave https://youtu.be/Gaw40LKmL8Y?list=PLy_BXH01fO2wvLbuDpBVSVwQtChbGsu3V

(you don't need VR googles to watch)

Or think about how Nether Lochaber could create some TikTok style videos like these from Visit Scotland https://www.tiktok.com/@visitscotland

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Step inside Fingal's Cave on Staffa in 360° VR | #MustSeaScotland

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If you have an idea for a story it is actually pretty simple to turn it into an audio to include.

2 minutes per story- which is just 230 – 300 words

We can help write or edit the script

We can record you, or you can do it on your computer or phone

We will do all the editing and uploading

We will need a photo and a location marker

Some ideas for stories could be

The historic Nether Lochaber Hotel

Memories of Inchree school

The origin of the name Bishops Bay

Wildlife on the loch

Discovery of the Ballachulish goddess

What else? Tell us a story.

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Although there is not a clear, short, circular walking route for this end of Nether Lochaber we can still create a collection of stories for an audio tour.

Do you have a story or an idea to tell about here?

Get in touch if you want to know more or have an idea-

Contact Katie

Katie.Murray@uhi.ac.uk

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Come along to one of the engagement events

Share your local stories or listen to others to help choose what to include

Help map out a walking or cycling trail

Use the cameras to create films and images

Narrate one of the audio stories

Promote the finished products

If you want to be kept informed of upcoming events or to register your interest please email kendra.turnbull@uhi.ac.uk or the NLCA project officer Lucy@netherlochaber.org.uk

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What do local tourism businesses want from the project?

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What do local tourism businesses want from the project?

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The interactive maps can be embedded on your website and can be tailored to suit the desires of the local businesses- so what you want will help shape them.

Themes of the promotional material and images will be chosen by the community- so we want to know your ideas.

We want to showcase the area so need to know what information your customers need.

Or perhaps something else that would help you?

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What can local tourism businesses get out of the project?

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What can local tourism businesses get out of the project?

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Your business could be a 'pin' on the interactive map or featured in one of he audio tour stories.

An audio tour or route could go past your business and you could be used by your clients.

The interactive map can be embedded in your website to showcase what to do in the area and the promotional material used to enhance marketing.

You could get involved with story or image creation.

Involvement in the project and its outputs is free.

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Recording tip #1

Break your script down into sections- this way, if you make a mistake, or there is sudden background noise, then you just need to rerecord this section

Recording tip #2

Place your device in front of you on a flat surface- this reduces shake and standardises the distance between your mouth and the microphone.

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If you want to volunteer to create a story, would like feedback on a script, or want to arrange to be recorded then contact Katie Murray at katie.murray@uhi.ac.uk