Community Land Scotland repeats call for support for local land ownership in Raasay

Confusion continues over precisely what the Scottish Government has and has not done Continue reading

Scottish Government gives Raasay crofters a consultation on shooting rights

The crofters of the Isle of Raasay, who managed shooting and fishing rights over the island, Continue reading

Never let bureaucrats near anything that requires imagination: voting opens for naming Argyll’s new hybrid ferry

Voting on the shortlist to name the world’s second sea going hybrid ferry opens Continue reading

Elderly Care at Home: how far have officers kept councillors in the loop?

[Updated below 15th February] With Argyll and Bute Council’s proposed budget coming up for debate and decision tomorrow, 14th February 2013, Continue reading

Deputy First Minister plays a welcome straight bat over Gourock Dunoon ferry service

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Dunoon and the Gourock Dunoon Ferry Action Group are in something of an upset Continue reading

Scottish Labour MSP challenges Transport Scotland and Argyll and Bute’s MSP in request to Ombudsman

In a challenge not only to Transport Scotland but to Argyll and Bute’s MSP, Continue reading

Council awards school bus contract to successful litigant

In the Spring of this year, April 2012, Garelochhead Minibuses and Coaches won a Judicial Review against Continue reading

Russell back in the bathtub, now trying to sink Keith Brown’s boat

In his desperate struggle to recover and defend a reputation now driven to a low discount Continue reading

Serco Northlink’s Christmas present to crew: the predicted job losses

It was only yesterday, in an article on changes Serco Northlink announced to the fares and services Continue reading

Ferry operator David MacBrayne Group 2011-12 Annual Report published

In a performance that bucked the trend, the David MacBrayne Group, Scotland’s principal operator Continue reading