Struan Lodge: where now?

Following the political antics and absurdities over the council meeting on Thursday 25th April, Continue reading

So what’s the position with school closures now?

Following the appeal opinion delivered by Lady Paton, supporting the substance Continue reading

School closures: fascinating Court of Session opinion on Scottish Ministers’ appeal against judgment in favour of Western Isles Council

At least there has now been some movement in the appeal by the Education Secretary Continue reading

Council concerns on proposed partial ferry service on Ardrossan-Arran-Campbeltown route

Argyll and Bute Council has submitted a measured response to the Scottish Government Continue reading

Burgh Hall film festival initiative could be a big idea for Dunoon

The ever-inventive Dunoon Burgh Hall has come up with an event Continue reading

For Argyll’s Christmas nominations

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[Completed 26th December] This has been some year – of enterprise, surprise, achievement, investment, determination Continue reading

Education Secretary loses Judicial Review of school closure rejections

(10.00 update below) Western Isles Council has been successful in the case it raised for Judicial Review Continue reading

Legal victory by Garelochhead Minibuses and Coaches forces council to retender school transport contract

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In a landmark ruling at the Edinburgh Court of Session, Argyll and Bute Council has been found to be in breach Continue reading

Cabinet Secretary’s unconvincing response on current status of 2010 Schools Act

Responding to our article yesterday: 2010 Schools Act now a charter to close rural schools, Cabinet Secretary Continue reading

Minard School 140th birthday celebrations – must not be the last

On 7th April, between 2.00pm and 3.00pm, Minard School Continue reading