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Imagine coming face-to-face with whales beneath the ocean’s surface without getting wet, exploring the interior of a space shuttle with your classmates, or collaborating to solve puzzles and complete timed challenges. This is now a reality for young people in Argyll and Bute, thanks to a new state-of-the-art immersive classroom that has opened in Dunoon.

“I would like to wish all our staff, children and young people a very happy and well-deserved summer break.”
Councillor Kieron Green, Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education, reflects on a successful and inspiring year across the education service.

A school design competition celebrating Oban’s role as a host port for the world-famous Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has highlighted the creativity and talent of local primary pupils.

Argyll and Bute Council is set to launch a public consultation on a draft visitor levy scheme aimed at sustaining and enhancing the area’s visitor economy and supporting local communities.

Young people, educators and employers from across Argyll and Bute are set to come together for a major Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) conference at Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute, on Friday 26 June 2026.

Argyll and Bute Council will undertake a study in and around Ledaig Car Park, Tobermory in July to look at ways of alleviating flooding in the area.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at the recent FilmG 18 awards held in Glasgow.

As part of Scotland loves local week, figures show that the Council’s local procurement spend for 2025-2026 was £71.8m, which represents 35% of its overall spend.

The ongoing crisis in the Gulf creating increased fuel and material costs for contractors and suppliers, means that the Council must make contingency plans to meet any additional expenditure for its annual roads’ reconstruction programme.

The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday (18 June) considered an update on activity, designed to address Argyll and Bute’s housing emergency, which is already delivering tangible results and unlocking future housing supply.