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Argyll & Bute

Argyll country house with loch views that would make 'ideal family home' for sale
Homes and property
It features idyllic grounds and is just a short walk from the water's edge.
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Scotland’s rugged coasts named top autumn foraging spots to explore nature’s bounty
Discover Scotland
Simply Sea Views has ranked the UK’s top coastal foraging regions as interest in wild ingredients grows nationwide.
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Scottish ambulance worker pockets aftershave from pensioner's home during call-out
Cancer
The family of 85-year-old John Field, who suffers Alzheimer's and terminal cancer, had called out an ambulance to his home.
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Flood alert issued as Argyll and Bute faces amber warning ahead of Storm Amy
West Dunbartonshire
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) issued the alert on Thursday morning as the region is set for two days of rain and win as Storm Amy sweeps in.
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Loch Lomond lay-bys branded 'longest and most disgusting open air toilet in the country'
Loch Lomond
A dedicated group of a dozen volunteers gathered to spruce up the lay-bys along the A82 by Loch Lomond and discovered the "disgusting mess".
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Met Office issues 'persistent, heavy rain' weather warning as West Dunbartonshire set for torrential rain
West Dunbartonshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain which is in place from 5pm on Wednesday until 6am on Friday.
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The Scottish island break with sea views you can book for 66 per cent off
Holiday cottages and villas
The property is just a short distance from the shoreline.
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Scotland's varied coastlines and coastal forests named top spots for foraging across UK
Discover Scotland
Autumn is the best time to forage in Scotland, with berries, mushrooms, wild garlic, and seaweed in abundance, as the trend grows in popularity.
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The Scottish island easily accessible from mainland perfect for autumn getaway
Staycations
It features amazing restaurants, stunning beaches and much more.
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Rest and Be Thankful landslide latest branded 'farcical' by Dumbarton MSP
Argyll & Bute
The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful has been closed multiple times due to landslides in recent years, with the latest closure coming last Monday, September 1
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Meteor burns up as it tears through skies over Scotland
Bathgate
Olivia Nicol captured the event in Bathgate.
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Historic cave in Scotland where a 6th century saint once stayed
Discover Scotland
The cave in Argyll and Bute is a hidden historic site where an Irish missionary is said to have worshipped on his journey to Scotland
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Petition launched against proposed changes to Helensburgh Fire Station staffing levels
Helensburgh
Plans by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would see Helensburgh's full-time facility switch to a "day crewing" model.
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The 'amazing' Scottish family holiday village you can stay at for half price
Staycations
One visitor said they "highly recommend this park".
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Drivers face A82 overnight delays as works begin
Transport Scotland
Drivers travelling the A82 will face delays in Tarbet as work to upgrade the road surface begins next week.
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Missing Scots pensioner vanishes overnight as police issue urgent appeal
Missing people
George Harvey has been missing since Wednesday night with "concerns growing" for his safety
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Award-winning hotel on Scotland's 'secret coast' you can book at massive discount
Staycations
"No complaints, good food, nice rooms, good staff."
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Dad lucky to be alive after car ploughs into tree during 100mph race
Car crashes
Michael Moates has told of his miracle escape from a 100mph smash in which he narrowly escaped death during a major rally event.
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Notorious drug kingpin back behind bars after return to crime backfires
Courts
Gang boss Roy Dunstance has been jailed again.
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The Scottish island home to beaches and pub with 'sun trap beer garden'
Discover Scotland
The isle has everything for a family summer getaway.
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West Dunbartonshire bracing for heavy rain and thunderstorms as flood alert is issued
West Dunbartonshire
A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for western and northern parts of the UK on Saturday, with the Met Office warning of potential travel disruption and power cuts
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New call for Council Tax discount for all people over State Pension age
Council Tax
An online petition is calling for State Pension incomes to be taken into account when calculating Council Tax bills.
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Orkney primary school teaching post vacant since March 2019, figures show
Schools
The Scottish Liberal Democrats said data they have uncovered shows more than 1,350 teaching posts have had to be readvertised by local authorities in the last two years.
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Helensburgh's £22m leisure centre's roof to be replaced after Storm Eowyn 100mph wind damage
Helensburgh
The roof of the £22million Helensburgh Leisure Centre was ripped off in January when Storm Eowyn battered Scotland with 100mph winds - and it will now have to be replaced
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