The lights of McCaig’s tower will be switched off for an hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March as Argyll and Bute Council takes part in WWF’s Earth Hour 2011.

Switching your lights off for Earth Hour shows your support for people and wildlife across the globe affected by climate change.  Last year millions of people in 128 countries took part in Earth Hour, and WWF are aiming at making this year’s event even bigger. 

The council has signed up, but is also asking local residents, schools, businesses and other organisations to do the same and show their support for this cause.

 Councillor Bruce Marshall, spokesperson for the environment, said: “It is great news that the council is supporting WWF’s Earth Hour 2011.  Climate change affects people across the globe, and hopefully this will inspire people to think more about what they can do as individuals to help tackle climate change.  I would encourage residents of Argyll and Bute to get involved by switching off their lights for Earth Hour, and by taking actions to reduce their own carbon footprints.”

For more information on how the council is promoting Earth Hour 2011, please visit www.argyll-bute.gov.uk