Category: Business
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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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Crinan Canal closure curtailed as community claims victory
This will be the third year of the Crinan Canal winter works programme.
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Tayvallich Initiative and Highlands Rewilding mull over micro-enterprises
Among the ideas being considered are tree nurseries, deer larders, kelp farming and clean energy production.
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Celebrating a special year in community ownership
Glenan Wood is among more than 40 communities taking part in anniversary events.
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Argyll businesses ready to benefit from trend for autumn/winter travel
VisitScotland’s latest insights show Scotland is increasingly popular with both international and domestic visitors as the clocks go back and the days get shorter.
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North Uist distillery joins the B Corp Certified community
The award follows a rigorous and lengthy analysis of the business’s social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency by the non-profit B Lab, and is based on a vision of creating a community of for-profit companies committed to redefining success in business beyond solely profit.
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Empty business premises could boost local economy
Councillor Gary Mulvaney, the council’s Policy Lead for Finance and Commercial Services, said: “There are empty properties of different kinds across Argyll and Bute that we would like to see brought back into use to create increased footfall in our town centres, create employment opportunities, serve as affordable housing or deliver other benefits for people…
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Hospitality accolades abound in Argyll
The Ben Cruachan Inn, which reopened after a full refurbishment in 2017, has grown its culinary reputation for high quality, locally sourced food and has proved popular with residents and tourists.
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Local Development Plan seeks to attract external investment
Proposals set out potential sites for uses such as business development, community uses or housing.