Argyll and Bute Council4 days agoIn pictures: Aurora Borealis lights up skies across ScotlandThe Northern Lights phenomenon was seen widely across Scotland on Monday, from Orkney in the north all the way to the Borders.4 days ago14 Jan 2026Council blames resources and budget cuts for planning application delaysNearly 100 planning applications across Argyll and Bute have been waiting at least a year for the local authority to make a decision.14 Jan 202623 Dec 2025Remains found by island farmer are two people from Bronze AgeThe remains were found three years ago but further analysis has identified them as a man and a young female.23 Dec 202524 Sep 2025Argyll and Bute is fifth council to pause 'tourist tax' plansCouncillors voted against developing the plans over concerns for tourism and local businesses.24 Sep 20259 Sep 2025Projected cost of new Mull ferry terminal almost doubles to £96mThe estimated cost soared from £50m in 2020 to £96m due to inflationary cost increases.9 Sep 202527 Aug 2025Plan to permanently close four libraries scrappedArgyll and Bute Council says it is no longer considering proposals to shut the sites.27 Aug 20258 Jul 2025Mull road closed until August after landslip The B8035 at Gribun Rocks is shut until a hillside assessment is complete8 Jul 20251 Apr 2025Frustration at closure of island's only libraryLive Argyll closed the facility in November following the retirement of the island's sole librarian.1 Apr 202524 Mar 2025Petition calls for rethink over Mull school decisionCouncillors have backed building a new high school in Tobermory but campaigners want a more central location.24 Mar 2025...