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Gigha steps up emergency readiness with new gear

Hannah O’Hanlon — Sat, 02 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

A donation of new safety equipment has strengthened Gigha’s ability to respond to emergencies when the island is cut off from the mainland.

Community centre receives five-figure National Lottery sum

Matthew Young — Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The money will be used to carry out essential maintenance and repairs.

Shopper-Aide celebrates 15 years of kindness and connection

Hannah O’Hanlon — Sat, 02 May 2026 09:25:00 GMT

Well-loved Campbeltown charity Shopper-Aide has celebrated its 15th anniversary with an afternoon of music, community spirit and reflection.

Offers in for Rum's Kinloch Castle

Fiona Scott — Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Owned by Scotland’s nature agency, NatureScot, the Victorian-era former hunting lodge was put back on the market last August for offers over £750, 000.

Rare 20th-century steam engines to visit the west coast

Matthew Young — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Beginning on May 14 in Kilmelford, the steam engines will stop at towns along the way

Popular Fort William charity shop set closes its doors for final time

Fiona Scott — Fri, 01 May 2026 15:01:09 GMT

Cancer Research UK charity aim to close 200 shops by April 2027 due to rising operational costs, high inflation and reduced high street footfall.

D&A Munn recognised as best small funeral director in Scotland

Owen Wild — Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Oban business won its second Funeral Award in three years last week.

Tarbert Academy win Scotland-wide design contest

Matthew Young — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tarbert Academy pupils have won a Scotland-wide schools design challenge aimed at encouraging young people to reimagine their high streets.

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit - to distillers' relief

Sandy Neil — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:00 GMT

Industry representatives said distillers would be able to "breathe a little easier during a period of significant pressure on the sector"

Storm-hit Islay distillery to get stronger sea defences

Andrew Galloway — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:20:00 GMT

Plans for reinstatement and repairs to the pier and sea wall at an Islay distillery have been approved by council officers.

Council adopts zero-tolerance stance on abuse of staff

Hannah O’Hanlon — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Argyll and Bute Council has set out a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of its staff in a joint statement issued in partnership with trade unions.

Deliberate forest fire sparks police appeal

Hannah O’Hanlon — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:55:00 GMT

Police are appealing for information after a fire in Campbeltown on Wednesday evening.

Bank rebuffs petition calling for a halt to island branch closure

Sandy Neil — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:45:00 GMT

If closure of the benbecula branch goes ahead, islanders face a 120 mile journey, with a ferry, to visit the nearest branch

Data behind Lochgilphead bank closure decision revealed

Matthew Young — Fri, 01 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Customers between the ages of 55 and 74 are likely to be impacted the most by the decision.

Argyllshire Advertiser - From our files - Friday May 1

Matthew Young — Fri, 01 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Find out what was in the news on this date 10, 20, 40 and 60 years ago.

Sky News presenter takes on West Highland Way to raise awareness of rare blood cancer

Fiona Scott — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:16:59 GMT

Like many Gillian Joseph hadn’t heard of multiple myeloma until her older sister Charmaine was diagnosed with it.

‘We feel ignored’: Residents raise concerns over ‘industrial’ barriers in Campbeltown street

Hannah O’Hanlon — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:50:00 GMT

A group of residents in Summerhill Crescent have raised concerns over newly installed roadside barriers, claiming a lack of consultation and questioning whether the measures address the site of a previous crash.

Provost praises Kildonan’s community hub and cafe

Colin Smeeton — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

North Ayrshire Council provost, Anthea Dickson has heaped praise on the volunteers that have succeeded in their four-year effort to establish a community hub, shop and cafe in the picturesque village of Kildonan.

New £220,000 fund to strengthen community links across Argyll

West Coast Today — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Argyll and Bute Council has approved £220,000 in funding to support community groups and strengthen local decision-making across the area.

Council will lobby harder for more care funding, vows chief

Andrew Galloway — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:44:00 GMT

Argyll and Bute Council’s policy lead for care services has vowed to lobby the next Scottish health minister on services in the area “from day one”

Campaign targets illegal gathering of Loch Sween oysters

Matthew Young — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Community groups have installed four new signs at key access points to urge the public not to remove oysters from the water.

SUP success for Arran paddle boarder

Elanor McNamara — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02:00 GMT

Glen Sloss has just returned from competing in the first event of the European stand up paddle board (SUP) league, the World SUP Festival in Spain, where he made a good start to his racing season.

Licence granted for new Islay distillery ahead of summer opening

Andrew Galloway — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:43:21 GMT

A new distillery and visitor centre on Islay has had its provisional premises licence granted.

More police needed in Argyll

Owen Wild — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:39:56 GMT

Police Scotland is keen to hire more officers in Argyll, and will be holding a recruitment event for those interested.

Decision reached on bid to open new pharmacy in Oban

Kathie Griffiths — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:10:32 GMT

Appeal was lodged by big chain chemists against Zakpharma Ltd’s plans to open in the town.

New coxswain for Oban Lifeboat

Owen Wild — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:56:53 GMT

Congratulations to Ruairidh Morrison!

Campbeltown musician releases debut album showcasing tenor horn talent

Hannah O’Hanlon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:05:00 GMT

Andrew McMillan, a former player and conductor with Campbeltown Brass, has released his debut album Time Pieces, marking a milestone moment in the young musician’s career.

Fun and games in Thurso for Fort William RBLS members

Fiona Scott — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:47:01 GMT

Nine members of local branch accepted an invite from their Caithness counterparts to attend and take part in a friendly games day.

Ferry future in focus as parties outline Campbeltown commitments

Hannah O’Hanlon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT

The future of the Campbeltown-Ayrshire ferry link has emerged as an election issue, after local campaigners sought commitments from political parties ahead of next week’s Scottish Parliament vote.

Campbeltown Hospital helipad passes 500 landings milestone

Hannah O’Hanlon — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:25:00 GMT

The helipad at Campbeltown Hospital has recorded more than 500 air ambulance landings since opening in 2021, improving emergency access for patients across Kintyre.