Argyll And Bute

Three exciting tourism projects in Argyll and Bute’s island communities have been awarded new funding from the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF).

As part of the ongoing commitment to deliver a net zero Argyll and Bute, councillors have approved a response to a Scottish Government consultation on community benefit funds. A community benefit fund is a voluntary fund established by a developer involved in renewable energy projects, most often in

Argyll and Bute Harbour Board has agreed funding of £3 million, over the next two years, to progress the next phase of work to replace Craignure Ferry Terminal, Mull, and support wider plans to improve island connectivity. This will help bring the project to its construction stage by funding t

Councillors have endorsed a £10 million programme of work to improve Argyll and Bute’s roads and support recovery work resulting from Storm Eowyn.

Work has started to restore the shopfront of the former M&Co building in Dunoon to its former glory.

RSPB Scotland has submitted an objection to a proposal for a pumped storage hydro scheme in Argyll and Bute. The nature conservation charity, which supports renewables in the right locations, has shared significant concerns about the impact on crucially important peatland habitat.

The Scottish and UK governments have signed a £70 million investment programme with Argyll and Bute Council to deliver vital economic growth for the area.

Increased educational benefits, new contemporary accessible community facilities and long term economic benefits to the island were at the heart of a decision to name Tobermory South as the preferred site for a new £43 million 2-18 campus. 

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting people in Mid Argyll to give their views on detailed design proposals for an improved walking, wheeling and cycling route between the Lochgilphead Front Green and the Crinan Canal. A public consultation event is taking place in Lochgilphead Baptist Church on 4 Mar

Link Group has submitted a series of planning applications to Argyll & Bute Council for Phase 4 of the Dunbeg development near Oban.

Work will begin next month to restore the fifth building to benefit from the Lochgilphead Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS).

Five key infrastructure and community projects have been identified for potential funding via the UK Government's Community Regeneration Partnership Funding (CRP) initiative.

Network Rail has completed a £3.5 million project to refurbish the Awe viaduct near Taynuilt on the Oban branch of the West Highland Line.

Fit-out, refurbishment, construction and housing provider Morris & Spottiswood has expanded its drinks sector presence in Scotland as work recommences on a new-build distillery project for a drinks producer, located on the island of Islay.

Argyll and Bute Council’s Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Pilot Project for the Lorn Arc Area has been extended by 10 years, allowing additional time to implement key infrastructure and development investments that will help to create a significant economic boost to the wider Oban area. The TI