Category: Argyll and Bute
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Fishing fleets should be protected, finds survey
A new survey has revealed the majority of those living in Argyll and Bute believe fishing fleets should be safeguarded. As seas become more crowded with the emergence of offshore wind and renewables, a poll of 1,000 adults in Scotland by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) underscores strong public support for protecting the industry as…
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Delivery driver in bid to avoid more bites before he retires
After years of dealing with aggressive pet dogs, an Argyll delivery driver is taking action to try to avoid being bitten again before he retires. Gordon Chalmers, 67, lives in Tobermory and delivers parcels on the isle of Mull. At first glance, nobody would guess his job could be dangerous. But Gordon and his wife Helen, 57,…
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Seawilding CEO Danny Renton wins major environment award
Seawilding’s aim is to restore lost coastal ecosystems and create green jobs, as well as transform the education of marine science and conservation.
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Sextortion scam concerns
Fears over a spate of ‘sextortion’ scams in Bute and Cowal have been revealed by police in a report to a council committee
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SCDI meets in Inveraray to discuss Argyll economy
The SCDI event follows the meeting of the Scottish Government’s travelling cabinet in Inveraray on October 2, when questions about the local economy dominated the day.
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Mid Argyll communities count the cost, plan recovery
Local councillor Jan Brown said farmers in the Kilmichael Glen area had lost livestock, with businesses and homes badly flooded and sheds washed away by the strength of the torrent that swept down the glen.
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Ardrishaig skydiver Zach raises £1,500 for public hall
Zach Campbell said he was slightly nervous before the plane took off but his nerves calmed down once he was on board.
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Kilmartin Glen prehistoric rock art excavation draws crowds
Carnasserie Farm lies in the prehistoric landscape of Kilmartin Glen, known for its Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeology.
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Community views are central to new local plans
The new area plans would make sure that the right initiatives are attracting the right kind of funding, says Argyll and Bute Council leader Robin Currie
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Argyll alcohol byelaws to remain unchanged
Council chiefs are set to continue with byelaws on the consumption of alcohol in Argyll and Bute, a report has revealed