Campbeltown’s Kintyre Express team has been taken by surprise Continue reading
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Russell Bruce: The Economist and ‘the flying Scots’

Much furore has been generated by the latest edition of The Economist with its ‘Skintland’ map of Scotland Continue reading
New research shows youth enterprise on the rise
Over a hundred young entrepreneurs, including 3 businesses from Argyll, who decided Continue reading
Strong response to Forestry Commission ‘starter’ farms initiative
It seems only days ago that we announced the start of an imaginative and practical initiative Continue reading
Loch Fyne Oysters sold to Scottish Seafood Investments
In what is said to be a seven figure deal of several million pounds, Continue reading
Western Ferries delivers Dunoon dream: two new vehicle and passenger ferries
(Updated below – Russell welcomes news.) In a hugely morale boosting announcement, lifting spirits as the tourist season nears its end,
Islay’s Bruichladdich in finals of Ernst and Young 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year
‘As Jim said to me this morning’, says Bruichladdich Distillery’s Continue reading
Meet Anastasia Weiner – For Argyll’s new journalist
Anastasia Weiner is joining the For Argyll team – to the warmest of welcomes from colleagues who see her as the perfect fit to help For Argyll respond to the significant growth of its audience and to build upon that growth.
She’s also a perfect fit for Argyll – Continue reading
No funding for Jura Passenger Ferry
Argyll and Bute Council will not renew its finding for the Jura Passenger Ferry. This is probably the most constructive outcome. Continue reading
Scotland’s Doing OK, Part 5: Jobs barometer confirms Scottish employment growth
The Bank of Scotland has very recently released details Continue reading











