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Argyll & Bute

A Thousand Islands, a Thousand Stories

Argyll & Bute encompasses a vast coastal territory from the Clyde sea lochs in the south to the island of Colonsay in the west, taking in the strategic harbours of Campbeltown and Oban, and the fertile gardens of the Gulf Stream-warmed western seaboard.

Development

Development in Argyll & Bute

Argyll's development priorities centre on its working ports — Oban as a ferry hub, Campbeltown for fisheries, and the potential of Loch Striven and Holy Loch for offshore energy support. The region also has significant aquaculture development, particularly salmon.

Key Sectors

  • Aquaculture (salmon, oysters, mussels)
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Forestry & Timber
  • Offshore Energy Support
  • Whisky (Campbeltown & Islay)
  • Marine Industries

Funding & Grants

Argyll & Bute Rural Development Programme, HIE Argyll & Islands office, Marine Scotland aquaculture support, Forestry Grant Scheme.

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