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

Scottish Government stripped of mask of competence in report on impact of removing RET from commercial vehicles

The ‘emerging’ findings of the consultants report on the ‘Impact of the Removal of Road Equivalent Tariff [RET] Continue reading

Scientists to extend Argyll basking shark tracking for second year

Scientists are to extend the popular west coast basking shark tracking project for another year. Continue reading

South Scotland MSP raises the mystery of 1980s west coast oil capped on Westmister instructions

This is not one story but a cluster of stories. Chic Brodie, South Scotland South MSP has sent Continue reading

Tobermory lifeboat in major rescue out in Atlantic

Yesterday, 27th January, in heavy seas out in the Atlantic seven miles west of the Isle of Coll, Continue reading

When did the ferry to Barra last call in Tobermory?

Transport Minister, Keith Brown, was left looking out of touch earlier this week Continue reading

Scottish Government in row over removing RET fares from hauliers

For Argyll has seen a powerpoint presentation by Transport Consultants, MVA, retained by Continue reading

Mull’s four year old Mara hits the headlines for a life lived entirely in public

Most infant’s get no privacy for the simple reason that they need Continue reading

Julian Penney: The urgency in the Clyde Coastguard situation

For Argyll learned yesterday evening that the aerials and transmitting masts from Clyde Coastguard Continue reading

27th round of oil and gas licences sees records broken

UK oil and gas investment is looking good after the UK Government’s Department Continue reading