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Scotland set for new £500 million pumped storage hydro plant - if UK steps up

APPROVAL has been granted to an energy firm for the construction of a new underground pumped storage hydro plant in Argyll.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister calls on UK Government to provide support for power storage

Drax has pledged to build a £500 million facility in Argyll and Bute if it receives support from the UK Government.

The Independent UK

Rewilding company sign agreement with community group to tackle depopulation

A COMMUNITY group has struck a deal with a rewilding company to tackle depopulation in Argyll.

The National (Scotland)

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67-year-old motorcyclist dies at scene of crash in Argyll and Bute

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Argyll and Bute, police have confirmed.

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Companies urged to register for Argyll offshore wind opportunities

ScottishPower explains the details of its MachairWind project being developed west of Islay

Insider UK

Hotel worker dies after 'breathing stunt goes wrong' in pool at luxury UK resort

A 31-year-old man died following an incident at a swimming pool on Saturday after emergency services were called to the luxury Portavadie Spa in Argyll, Scotland

Daily Mirror

Argyll and Bute seek timescale guidance for Rest and Be Thankful construction

RESIDENTS of Argyll and Bute continue to harbour concerns about the Rest and Be Thankful despite the announcement of a preferred solution, the…

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Killer who pushed stranger to death off Scots pier detained without time limit

Jacob Foster fatally attacked Charmaine O'Donnell, who was a stranger to him, at Helensburgh Pier, in Argyll and Bute, on April 23 in 2021.

Daily Record

82 percent rise in reported sex crimes in West Dunbartonshire labelled 'incredibly worrying'

Rise in reported sex crimes in West Dunbartonshire labelled incredibly worrying

Daily Record

Blockbuster Loch Ness monster movie was filmed miles away in Argyll

Director Robbie Moffat decided not to shoot scenes for Nessie at Loch Ness, instead choosing Loch Awe, in Argyll, as it was much more accessible for crews.

Daily Record

How a Scottish town helped Black Mirror reflect on true crime horrors

INVERARAY is a Scottish town in Argyll and Bute with a population of just shy of 600 people. It’s the area’s scenic offering that normally…

The National (Scotland)

Dumbarton Scottish Parliament seat could be set for radical shake-up

New proposals revealed last week would move areas west of Helensburgh into an enlarged Argyll and Bute seat, which would stretch as far as Tiree.

Daily Record

Couple who bought £1m Scottish castle terrorised by spiders invading their home

David and Chelom Leavitt bought Knockderry Castle in Argyll and Bute after its former owners were evicted but have faced some unwelcome visitors.

Daily Record

‘Ground-breaking’ partnership aims to repurpose empty homes for care workers

'Innovation and partnership must be at the heart of addressing Scotland’s housing challenges'

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SNP MP hits out at party's fishing ban plans with depopulation warning

AN SNP MP has warned fishing ban plans could accelerate the depopulation of Scotland’s rural communities as he urged constituents to voice their…

The National (Scotland)

Empty homes to be used to tackle housing shortage in areas failing to hire carers

A NEW partnership has been launched that will see empty homes in Argyll and Bute being brought back into use to help to tackle the shortage of…

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Spring festival celebrates Scotland's 'other' national flower

The Spring Festival of Rhododendrons takes place across Argyll in May celebrating the flower. The flower is greatly admired in Scotland and is…

The Independent UK

Police in fresh appeal one year since camper disappeared

Neil Skinner was last seen close to Loch Dochard, Argyll and Bute, on May 8, 2022.

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Daily Record

Dad who vanished near Scots loch still missing as police search continues one year on

Retired nurse Neil Skinner, 71, had been holidaying with two friends in Argyll and Bute when he was reported missing

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Family 'traumatised' after finding 40 dead sheep in bin bags

A FAMILY have been left “traumatised” after they found 40 dead sheep in bin bags in an Argyll forest.

Daily Record

Four grand Scottish castles named among 10 top UK hotels to live like royalty

New research has revealed the 10 top rated castle hotels in the UK according to TripAdvisor data, and destinations in Perthshire, Musselburgh, and Argyll are featured in the list.

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Highland Council voices 'strong opposition' to HPMAs citing coastal community risk

The local authority has the longest coastline in Scotland, accounting for 21 of the Scottish total, followed by Argyll and Bute and the Western…

Daily Record

Teen killed in Scots road crash as police close road for eight hours

The 19-year-old was driving a black Renault Clio when it crashed on the A83 in Argyll and Bute.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow hillwalker, 38, missing for more than a month with family 'very worried'

Amy Campbell was last seen at around 11pm on Thursday, March 16, on Glenview in Kirkintilloch. The 38-year-old is known to travel around Scotland and has links to Edinburgh and Argyll and Bute areas.

Daily Record

The Scottish castle 'haunted' by a ghostly piper that inspired James Bond

Duntrune Castle in Argyll is famous not just for having a fascinating history, but also for supposedly being home to a ghostly piper—as well as inspiring the James Bond film Skyfall.

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