Argyll And Bute

A rare chance to restore and own a home on the beautiful Tayvallich peninsula has become available as buyers are sought to live and work in this rural west coast community.

The Scottish Government has pledged more than £19 million in funding over the next two years towards a new Jura ferry and any additional infrastructure required to support it.

Argyll and Bute Council's Environment, Development and Infrastructure committee has agreed how £12 million will be allocated to roads reconstruction and network improvements across the region.

Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey to carry out construction work as part of the upgrade to Port Ellen Ferry Terminal and marshalling area. The redevelopment project will deliver a modernised harbour and expanded landside infrastructure to support current and fu

Plans for a new business park at Oban Airport are progressing as Argyll and Bute Council has signed a contract with hub North Scotland to oversee the project that includes the delivery of site infrastructure and building a new search and rescue base.

Owners and tenants of 36 empty properties throughout Argyll and Bute have benefited from support from the council’s Empty Business Property Grant Scheme over the last six months. These have ranged from offices, shops, and hospitality premises to residential units, and holiday accommodation.

SSEN Transmission has reached a significant milestone in its Creag Dhubh - Inveraray 275kV overhead line project, with the first of the steel lattice towers on the 9km route now fully assembled. The project will see the construction of a new overhead line between Creag Dhubh substation and Inveraray

Plans to build 14 flats on the site of a former church hall in Helensburgh have been approved by Argyll and Bute Council. Dean Developments Ltd lodged the application for the former St Joseph’s Church hall plot at 46 Grant Street. The proposal drew seven objections and five letters of support.

A proposal to build four new homes near Bridgend on Islay has been approved by Argyll and Bute Council. The application, lodged by Donald Baker, covers land to the southeast of Neriby Cottage and includes the creation of new vehicle access. No public objections were submitted during the planning pro

A legal challenge against Argyll and Bute Council’s decision to select a site in Tobermory for a new Mull education campus has been dismissed, clearing the way for the authority to continue developing plans for the long‑awaited project. Mull Campus Working Group Ltd – a company formed

Work is continuing to move forward with repairs to Helensburgh Leisure Centre, although the complex nature of the project has resulted in a new opening date.

A former oil depot on Ardrishaig Pier is set to be brought back to life, as plans are submitted for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the West Coast of Scotland.

A £1.36 million project to improve harbour facilities at an Argyll village has secured up to £395,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The village of Tarbert, which lies between Lochgilphead and Campbeltown, has an active fishing fleet and is also a popular location for leisu

A proposal for 16 new homes in Dalmally has been formally submitted to Argyll and Bute Council. West Highland Housing Association is seeking permission to build the development on land next to Oakfield at Glenview. The scheme outlines eight semi‑detached houses and eight cottage flats, intended as

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting residents of Tarbert to have their say on the future of the village as part of a consultation on the Tarbert Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.