Good news from salmon farming sector: Marine Harvest breaks ranks and seeks ASC certification

The major salmon farmer, Marie Harvest, has broken ranks with the rest of the industry represented Continue reading

11 Argyll finalists in Central South West region 2013 Scottish Thistle tourism awards

[Updated 16th May] Eleven of thirty two of the Regional Finalists for Central South West in the 2013 Scottish Thistle Awards for tourism are in Argyll. Continue reading

From west coast C&W to a 1929 fishing silent, even the programme for Dunoon’s Film festival rocks

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We’re a month away from the Dunoon Film Festival . All we’ve got is the programme – and that rocks so hard Continue reading

£1.9 million funding package for Sabhal Mor Ostaig

Skye’s fabulous Gaelic College, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the shores of the Sound of Sleat, Continue reading

Bad weather holds overwintering birds in Islay, Tiree and Colonsay

black tailed godwits © jim dickson

Traditional spring activity has been delayed generally in Scotland but it seems the wet and windy April Continue reading

Arduaine Garden reprieved from felling of its larch shelter belt in Sudden Oak Death disease

Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) has told the National Trust for Scotland Continue reading

Julian Penney: Sea kayaking in the Small Isles

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I always find Arisaig an inspiring and dramatic place to start an expedition from. On a clear day the views Continue reading

Major events in Inveraray and Dunoon today

[13th May - updated below on HMS Vandal] Inveraray and Dunoon both host today, 12th May, events with a connection to the British armed forces. Continue reading