Argyll And Bute

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.

Two new solar schemes are now helping to power essential water and waste water services on the Isle of Bute, cutting operational costs and saving carbon.

Argyll and Bute Council is celebrating the UK Government’s announcement that 12 projects in the region will receive a share of more than £20 million from its Community Regeneration Partnership Fund (CRPF). The CRPF aims to build upon previous work by the Ministry of Housing, Communities

A new logistics warehouse is being developed on the Isle of Bute in a move that will create four jobs and help retain many others on the island. Logistics and warehousing firm John Mackirdy Limited (JML) is leading the £830,000 project after securing a £207,500 contribution from Highland

SSEN Transmission is celebrating a significant milestone in its Creag Dhubh - Dalmally 275 kV overhead line project, with the first of 47 steel lattice towers now fully assembled along the 13.3km route in Argyll.