The Latest Breaking News from Bute

William and Kate join Scottish islanders for game of Shinty amid Diana book row

The Prince and Princess of Wales spent time with locals on Scotland’s Isle of Bute

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Royals carry out engagements amid Diana revelations in Earl Spencer’s book

William and Kate visited Scotland’s Isle of Bute while the King discussed AI with leading companies.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

William and Kate get to grips with shinty during visit to Bute

The couple are on the Scottish island to celebrate its community spirit and volunteering ethos.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Professor’s joy as truffle is grown on Isle of Bute in ‘landmark’ moment

The burgundy or summer truffle is believed to be the first one ever grown on a UK island.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

'Groundbreaking': Truffles grown for first time on Scottish island

TRUFFLES have been successfully cultivated on an island in Argyll and Bute which scientists believe is a UK first ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025

‘The site is huge’: division in Cardiff over music festival as green space closed off

Council argues Blackweir Live in Bute Park featuring Alanis Morissette will raise much-needed cash after budget shortfall

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025

Cops on island where Alesha MacPhail was murdered 'afraid to go out on duty'

The Isle of Bute hit headlines globally in July 2018 when little Alesha was abducted from her bed in her grandparents' home, before being raped and murdered

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

Boss behind controversial Towy Usk power line project responds to concerns

Bute Energy's Gareth Williams says he is focused on keeping the potential impact on areas along the route, including the Towy Valley, to a minimum

Wales Online · Jun 1, 2023

Research reveals million-pound 'green opportunity' for Argyll and Bute

The findings show that carbon sequestration could create place-based economic development

Insider UK · Nov 29, 2022

Tributes flood in for community champion and Vale of Leven Hospital campaigner Billy Petrie

Billy Petrie OBE passed away last week at the age of 94, having dedicated more than four decades of his life to serving the local community as an independent councillor - once earning the tag “the most popular local politician in Great Britain.”

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022