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2 weeks ago |
argyllbute24.co.uk | Gordon Neish
ONE OF Scotland’s newest community- owned pubs is preparing to open its doors later this summer, following an ambitious revitalisation project driven by local volunteers. The Oakbank Inn, located in Sandbank, is one of a growing number of pubs across Scotland now in community hands. The Oakbank Community Inn Sandbank (OCIS) group took ownership after securing more than £147,000 from the Scottish Land Fund in late 2024.
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4 weeks ago |
argyllbute24.co.uk | Gordon Neish
A NEW exhibition celebrating the beauty and versatility of watercolour painting is now open at Dunoon Burgh Hall. ‘The Colour of Water’brings together the work of three Cowal-based artists — Louise Day, Jackie Stevenson RSW, and Catriona Henderson Darroch — each offering a unique perspective inspired by the landscapes and natural forms of Argyll.
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4 weeks ago |
argyllbute24.co.uk | Gordon Neish
A MUCH-LOVED local landmark has been given a fresh lease of life. Ardentinny Outdoor Centre, nestled on the banks of Loch Long, has long been a cherished destination for school groups, youth organisations, and nature lovers since it first opened in 1973. Now, thanks to a substantial grant from the Scottish Government’s Community Led Local Development Fund—administered by Argyll and Bute Council—the centre is thriving once again.
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4 weeks ago |
argyllbute24.co.uk | Gordon Neish
A NEW push is under way in Cowal to ensure local communities benefit directly from renewable energy developments in the region — and residents are being urged to play their part. Cowal Community Energy (CCE), working in partnership with Community Energy Scotland (CES), is calling on development trusts across the peninsula to support a growing movement towards community ownership of renewable energy projects.
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1 month ago |
argyllbute24.co.uk | Gordon Neish
DUNOON ARGYLL Pipe Band and Dunoon Grammar School Pipe Band travelled over to Gourock Games in Battery Park on Sunday for the first competition of the season. Dunoon Argyll’s drum corps came first, and the bandsecondoverallinGrade 4b. A band spokesperson said: “It is good to see the hard work put in over the winter paying off. Also a prize for the two new drummers who joined us over the winter, in their first outing with the band.”
Journalists covering the same region
Chris Martin
Editor at Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard
Chris Martin primarily covers news in the Argyll and Bute region, Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around Loch Fyne and the Kintyre Peninsula.
Gerald Lennon
Journalist at BBC
Gerald Lennon primarily covers news in the Scottish Highlands, including Inverness and surrounding areas, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Garrett Stell
Education Writer at Freelance
Education Correspondent at The Herald (Scotland)
Garrett Stell primarily covers news in the Inner Hebrides region of Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around the islands and the west coast.
Jodie Griffiths Hagan
Digital Reporter at The Oban Times
Freelance Writer at The List (magazine)
Jodie Griffiths Hagan primarily covers news in the region around the Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas near the Isle of Mull.
Andy Galloway
Local Democracy Reporter at Helensburgh Advertiser
Andy Galloway primarily covers news in the Argyll and Bute region, Scotland, United Kingdom, including areas around Loch Fyne and the Kintyre Peninsula.
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