Archaeological dig unveils discoveries dating back thousands of years A RECENT archaeological excavation in Argyll has unearthed new discoveries which could date back as far as 5000 years. The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023
Remote Scottish community remains cut off a month after 6000-tonne landslip A REMOTE Scottish community remains cut off from a vital road link in Argyll almost a month after record-breaking rainfall... The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023
Rest and Be Thankful road reopens after heavy rain causes landslides THE A83 in Argyll has reopened after being battered by heavy rain that caused several landslips. The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023
Police use drones to search for missing man swept into river after extreme rain Police Scotland are using drones to search for an elderly man reported missing from the Strathtay area on Sunday Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023
Met Office issues yellow weather warning in Scotland after weekend of flooding Flooding in Scotland has been compared to conditions during the Beast from the East in 2018, as southern parts of the UK enjoyed the warmest October… The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023
Floods compared to Beast from the East amid warmest October in five years Police Scotland said communities ‘faced some of the most challenging conditions ever’, while the Met Office said temperatures were unseasonably warm. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
Clean-up begins after flooding devastates much of Scotland The Met Office’s amber weather warning – meaning ‘risk to life’ – has been replaced by a yellow weather warning. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023
‘Danger to life’ and weather warnings extended as Humza Yousaf attends crisis talks Some parts of Scotland saw a month’s rain in just 24 hours, with “danger to life” warnings continuing over the weekend. The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023
A month’s rain fell in 24 hours, ‘danger to life’ warnings extended The Met Office extended an amber warning for some regions until Sunday amid warnings not to travel. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
'A fitting new home': Scottish museum prepares to reopen to the public IN a small village in Argyll and Bute, you’ll find a place so steeped in Scotland’s ancient past that at times it’s almost hard to comprehend… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2023
Campaign launched to secure future of historic Scots building Dunoon Burgh Hall in Argyll & Bute aims to raise enough money to enable the building to stay open for another 150 years. The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023
Investigation launched after endangered fish 'illegally caught and dumped' An investigation had been launched after allegations that an endangered species of fish was illegally caught and discarded off Argyll. The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2023
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) · Jul 25, 2023
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 · Jul 25, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2023 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) · Jul 22, 2023 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.
Insider UK · Jul 12, 2023 Companies urged to register for Argyll offshore wind opportunities ScottishPower explains the details of its MachairWind project being developed west of Islay
Daily Mirror · Jul 2, 2023 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
The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2023 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…
Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023 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 · Jun 28, 2023 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 · Jun 25, 2023 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.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023 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…
Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023 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 · May 30, 2023 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.