COMMUNITY groups have been awarded grants for Christmas celebrations in a bid to tackle loneliness among older people in Lochaber this winter.
Age Scotland awarded the grants to Care Lochaber, based in Fort William, and Acharacle Senior Citizens Lunch Club.
It is part of an annual scheme to help older people in rural areas with reduced mobility come together and celebrate. Many of the recipients live alone or have disabilities and have difficulty taking part in community activities.