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SUNSHINE AND SMILES AT SPECTACULAR DYFL GALA WEEKEND

1 week ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

THE DUNOON Youth Football League (DYFL) hosted its fourth annual Gala Day over the weekend of May 17 and 18 – and what a weekend of football it was. More than 600 young players descended on Dunoon Stadium across the two days, with teams travelling from across Argyll, Greenock, Dumbarton and Glasgow to take part in the ever-growing youth football festival. Saturday kicked off bright and early, with some teams making the journey from as early as 6.30am to arrive in time for the 10.30am start.
SLAM TO RETURN TO DUNOON

1 week ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

LEGENDARY SCOTTISH techno duo Slam – Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle – are set to return to Dunoon for a monumental performance at the town’s Burgh Hall. This event, marks their first appearance at the venue since their unforgettable show in 2014, promising to lightupthelocaldancescene and rally the community for a vital cause. Hailing from Glasgow, Slam have been pivotal in shaping the global techno landscape.
Kents snag banger glory with pork-fect product

1 week ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

BIGGER bangers have booked Kents of Dunoon a mighty fine place in the race to be Scotland’s champion sausage. The popular local butcher on Argyll Street has secured the West of Scotland regional title and Reserve National Champion in the 2025 Scottish Pork Sausage contest. Owner, Richard Longster, is delighted with the success. “We’re just a wee independent shop, so to see off competition from some of the big players in the west of Scotland is absolutely terrific,” he said.
Local talent shines in watercolour exhibition at Dunoon Burgh Hall

1 week 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.
FRESH LEASE OF LIFE FOR ARDENTINNY OUTDOOR CENTRE

1 week 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.
Cowal Community Energy urges local development trusts to back renewable energy ownership

1 week 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 week ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

GRASS roots democracy has been given a fillip with a new start for the community council in Kilfinan. The revived council aims to serve as a vital platform for residents in and around Kames, Millhouse and Tighnabruaich. The convener of Kilfinan Community Council (KCC), Ed Pybus, explained the newly formed body is already actively addressing current hot topics in the area including the condition of local roads, the upcoming national landline switch-off, and improving community resilience.
Playpark to be renamed after councillor

1 week ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

A LATE former councillor could be posthumously recognised with a local playpark being renamed in his honour. Councillors are set to move a motion to rename Tarbert Playpark after John McAlpine, who had served two separate spells on Argyll and Bute Council before passing away in July 2022. The playpark has recently had a £100,000 upgrade completed, with Mr McAlpine having been heavily involved in efforts to ensure renovation.
New Oban offices get permission

1 week ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

PLANS for new office accommodation and a workshop at a south Oban site have been given the go-ahead by council officers. Oban Joinery Services applied to Argyll and Bute Council for the new facilities at Unit 5 on Millpark Road, off Soroba Road. The proposal has now been awarded planning permission after only one neutral representation was received by the council from the public. The application had to be resubmitted due to changes to the orientation of the planned buildings within the site.
Green Light for Student Accommodation Pods Near Oban

1 week ago | argyllbute24.co.uk | Chris Martin

COUNCIL officers have approved plans for five accommodation pods at an education centre near Oban. Management of the Kilchoan Estate, at Kilmelford, submitted an application for the facilities, along with one communal pod, to Argyll and Bute Council. Officials from the authority have now awarded planning permission, with only one neutral representation having been received from the public. It is proposed that the accommodation is used by students and guests who are in residence at the estate.