Press and Journal

Argyll lack of school librarians "a disgrace"Press and JournalArgyll and Bute Council voted to axe the school librarians at the authority's 10 secondary schools, saving ?319,000, at its budget meeting in February. Jenny Des Fountain, who was head teacher at Tobermory High School on the isle of Mull from 1995 ...and more »

Scotsman

How much does it cost to live on a Scottish island?ScotsmanResidents on a number of islands now benefit from a 5p cut on the price of a litre of fuel. Those living on Bute, Mull, Islay and Jura were amongst those to benefit. Road Tariff Equivalent Fares have been brought into all island ferry services which ...and more »

Herald Scotland

Readers' Opinion: Aftermath of Scottish Cup Final riotsHerald ScotlandIain L MacLeod, Dunnottar, Academy Road, Rothesay, Isle of Bute. Records reveal, that before Saturday's success, Hibs had last won the Scottish Cup 114 years ago and understandably have been lampooned as the bridesmaid of this particular tournament.and more »

Buteman

Students to join island firm for summer internshipButemanKirsty Jack and Lanya Davies, who are both in their second year of studying BA Textiles at Glasgow Clyde College, will spend their summer undertaking an internship with the renowned Bute Fabrics. The pair have been invited to travel to the Isle of Bute ...

Buteman

Nostalgia: Day trip to CowalButemanMany thanks to Alastair for sharing his photo with us, and if you've got an image showing days gone-by on Bute, send it to us at news@buteman.com. Hard copies can be posted, with a SAE, to The Buteman, 5 Victoria Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0DW.

Herald Scotland

Family make legal move to have missing Scots fisherman declared deadHerald ScotlandScott MacAlister's family believe his body, which has never been found, remains in the creel boat which sank off Easdale island, Argyll and Bute, in April, 2013. The father-of-three, aged 40, of Luing, Argyll, was the sole occupant of the 27ft ...and more »

BBC News

Your pictures of Scotland: 13-20 MayBBC NewsScalpsie Bay, Isle of Bute. Photo by Tom Dunlop from East Kilbride. Send your pictures to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Sunlight reflected in windows Dave Stewart. Dave Stewart, from Edinburgh, liked the setting sun reflected on window panes in Newhaven.

STV News

Paisley is lottery luckiest and Glasgow millionaire capitalSTV NewsIn the last two years, there has been 30 top prizes of at least ?50,000 won by players in the PA postcode, which includes towns in Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and Argyll and Bute, including the creation of four Lottery millionaires. In total, 182 major ...and more »

Buteman

Isle of Bute Triathlon 2016: resultsButemanMurray said: "It was a huge effort on the part of Bute Wheelers to pull it all together, but it would've been impossible without the very great support from many others on the day. The event was very kindly sponsored by the Co-operative supermarket ...

BT Sport

Driverless cars, drones and spaceport on transport agendaBT SportThey are Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Glasgow Prestwick in South Ayrshire and Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, as well as Newquay in Cornwall and Llanbedr in North Wales. RAF Leuchars in Fife was also confirmed as a potential temporary ...Queen's Speech: driverless cars, drones and a commercial spaceportE&T magazineall 436 news articles »

Belfast Telegraph

Queen announces moves to develop UK's first commercial spaceportBelfast TelegraphThey are Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Glasgow Prestwick in South Ayrshire and Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, as well as Newquay in Cornwall and Llanbedr in North Wales. RAF Leuchars in Fife was also confirmed as a potential temporary ...Queen's Speech: driverless cars, drones and a commercial spaceportE&T magazineall 429 news articles »

Scotsman

Seven running routes in Scotland that come with great viewsScotsmanRunners always like to sneak in some training during a trip to Bute. The varied routes on the island, which measures 47.2 square miles, can satisfy hard-training athletes and casual joggers alike. One noteworthy route is one that goes through Rothesay ...

Buteman

Brothers take on KilimanjaroButemanBill Bryce, originally from Greenock but brought up on the Isle of Bute, was diagnosed with MND in September 2013, but sadly passed away from the disease in July 2015. Bill, a former Director at Doosan Babcock and Chairman of the Nuclear Industry ...

STV News

Scottish Parliament cabinet reshuffle as it happensSTV NewsPlease tick this box to confirm that you are a resident of the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. This field is required. Parental Consent Please tick this box to confirm that you have received consent from a parent or guardian in order to complete ...

BT.com

Driverless cars, drones and spaceport on transport agendaBT.comThey are Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Glasgow Prestwick in South Ayrshire and Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, as well as Newquay in Cornwall and Llanbedr in North Wales. RAF Leuchars in Fife was also confirmed as a potential temporary ...and more »

Press and Journal

Extra ferry a success story for MullPress and JournalArgyll and Bute Council's Policy Lead for Transportation, Mull-based Councillor Alistair MacDougall, said: "The additional vessel, the MSV Coruisk, has made a huge difference to the island. With the introduction of the Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) last ...

Buteman

Island groups receive 'For Bute' boostButemanBute Bowling Association received ?750 to assist with the production and printing costs of their latest brochure, line dancing enthusiasts Isle of Bute Country Coasters were awarded ?500 to help upgrade their sound equipment, and Port Bannatyne ...

Hunt after teenager raped in early hours attack at pierSTV NewsThe 19-year-old woman was reportedly subjected to a serious sexual assault in the early hours of Monday at Helensburgh Pier, in Argyll and Bute. Detectives .... Please tick this box to confirm that you are a resident of the UK, Channel Islands or Isle ...and more »

Buteman

Push the Boat Out with Isle of Bute Sailing Club - The ButemanButemanThe Isle of Bute Sailing Club is set to hold a 'Push the Boat Out' event later this month to give folk the chance to test their sea legs and have a go at a new outdoor activity. Push the Boat Out is a great way to discover a new outdoor sport to enjoy ...

iNews (registration)

After Shakespeare, Gothic mansion on Scottish island poised to unearth new treasuresiNews (registration)Tucked away down a winding corridor inside Mount Stuart, a sprawling 19th century neo-gothic mansion on the Isle of Bute off the west coast of Scotland, is a climate-controlled windowless room where only a handful of people have ever been. Inside, a ...