Argyll And Bute

New proposals are in development which would see major investment in a host of projects across Argyll and Bute’s island communities.

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has appointed local firm John Brown of Strone to build four new homes in Eton Avenue in Dunoon, three of which are special needs. The homes are specifically designed to meet the needs of applicants on the association’s waiting list. The site in the c

SSEN Transmission has submitted proposals to energy regulator Ofgem to reinforce the Argyll transmission network from 132kV to 275kV operation.

Argyll and Bute’s future scientists, engineers and IT gurus are a step closer to making their career ambitions a reality with the announcement of plans to create a special STEM Hub in Dunoon.

A £15.5 million programme of investment is planned in 2022/23 for Argyll and Bute Council’s ports and harbours.

Regeneration projects across Argyll and Bute will benefit from nearly £2 million of funding, following approval at the council's Policy and Resources Committee. Almost £2m of Scottish Crown Estate funds and the Scottish Government’s Islands Infrastructure Fund has been allocated to

Bowman Stewart Architects has submitted plans for a new Dál Riata Distillery in the heart of Campbeltown.

Creating a vibrant community and repairing historic buildings in and around Helensburgh’s Waterfront and attracting further investment to the town are all part of a new £2 million heritage-led grant scheme. Abbey Redding from Lomond School (far right) with her winning design, alongside r

The Cumberland Building Society has announced a six‐figure investment to support a luxury hotel rebrand and refurbishment project in Oban. The Cumberland has financed more than 60% of the acquisition of the hotel in the seaside town of Oban.

Plans for a drone hub to service Scotland’s islands with unmanned flights have taken a major step forward with UK Government funding.

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) and the North West Mull Community Woodland Company are currently exploring building affordable housing for rent on the Island of Ulva, located off the North West coast of the Isle of Mull. ACHA’s board has already agreed to work with the North West M

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and Helensburgh Golf Club can confirm that its detailed planning application for a newly modernised Helensburgh Golf Club and a residential development to the north of Machrie Drive/Kent Drive on land at East Abercromby Street have been submitted to Argyll and Bute Counci

A public hearing is to take place into plans for 24 new homes in Garelochhead after the number of objections to the proposal passed 100.

Plans for a new 90-home development, which includes a care home, nursery and shop have been announced for the Isle of Mull.

Argyll and Bute’s Local Housing Strategy (LHS), outlining the council’s vision and investment priorities for the area’s housing sector, has been submitted to the Scottish Government for ministerial approval. The five-year strategy sets out the joint approach the council and its par