Argyll lack of school librarians "a disgrace" - Press and Journal |
Tue, 24 May 2016 10:27:41 GMT |
Press and JournalArgyll 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 »
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How much does it cost to live on a Scottish island? - Scotsman |
Tue, 24 May 2016 16:55:53 GMT |
ScotsmanHow 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 »
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Readers' Opinion: Aftermath of Scottish Cup Final riots - Herald Scotland |
Mon, 23 May 2016 23:10:26 GMT |
Herald ScotlandReaders' 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 »
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Students to join island firm for summer internship - Buteman |
Mon, 23 May 2016 13:42:28 GMT |
ButemanStudents 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 ...
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Nostalgia: Day trip to Cowal - Buteman |
Sat, 21 May 2016 08:04:38 GMT |
ButemanNostalgia: 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.
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Family make legal move to have missing Scots fisherman declared dead - Herald Scotland |
Fri, 20 May 2016 20:19:38 GMT |
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Your pictures of Scotland: 13-20 May - BBC News |
Fri, 20 May 2016 11:06:19 GMT |
BBC NewsYour 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.
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Paisley is lottery luckiest and Glasgow millionaire capital - STV News |
Thu, 19 May 2016 12:02:00 GMT |
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Isle of Bute Triathlon 2016: results - Buteman |
Thu, 19 May 2016 09:42:58 GMT |
ButemanIsle 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 ...
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Driverless cars, drones and spaceport on transport agenda - BT Sport |
Wed, 18 May 2016 20:42:21 GMT |
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Queen announces moves to develop UK's first commercial spaceport - Belfast Telegraph |
Wed, 18 May 2016 13:07:22 GMT |
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Seven running routes in Scotland that come with great views - Scotsman |
Wed, 18 May 2016 15:56:19 GMT |
ScotsmanSeven 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 ...
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Brothers take on Kilimanjaro - Buteman |
Wed, 18 May 2016 11:33:51 GMT |
ButemanBrothers 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 ...
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Scottish Parliament cabinet reshuffle as it happens - STV News |
Wed, 18 May 2016 12:11:15 GMT |
STV NewsScottish 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 ...
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Driverless cars, drones and spaceport on transport agenda - BT.com |
Wed, 18 May 2016 11:27:33 GMT |
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Extra ferry a success story for Mull - Press and Journal |
Tue, 17 May 2016 13:09:44 GMT |
Press and JournalExtra 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 ...
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Island groups receive 'For Bute' boost - Buteman |
Mon, 16 May 2016 14:11:13 GMT |
ButemanIsland 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 ...
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Hunt after teenager raped in early hours attack at pier - STV News |
Mon, 16 May 2016 13:46:18 GMT |
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 »
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Push the Boat Out with Isle of Bute Sailing Club - The Buteman - Buteman |
Mon, 09 May 2016 10:53:53 GMT |
ButemanPush 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 ...
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After Shakespeare, Gothic mansion on Scottish island poised to unearth new treasures - iNews (registration) |
Sat, 14 May 2016 11:08:38 GMT |
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