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Argyll and Bute’s young people achieved above national average results across nearly all qualifications, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results. The data reveals impressive achievements across National 5, Higher levels and an increase in wider achievement awards.

Argyll and Bute Council has once again demonstrated a strong performance in supporting young people into education, training, and employment. The latest Annual Participation Measure (APM) shows that 94.6% of 16–19-year-olds were participating between April 2024 and March 2025, an increase of 0.3% on last year and 1.3% above the Scottish average of 93.3%.

Inspections took place between May and September 2025 in three Argyll and Bute Primary Schools and Early Learning Centres including Bunessan, Rosneath and Ulva.

Argyll and Bute Council is one of six local authorities selected by the Scottish Government to share more than £800,000 to fund community led projects that will help to safeguard island economies and address depopulation.

The Love Local Argyll and Bute Gift Card scheme has help to generate almost £1 million within the Argyll and Bute economy since its launch in 2021.

Oban has been selected to host the Royal National Mòd (RNM) in 2028, subject to funding approval by the Full Council in February.

Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to recognise Gaelic and Scots as official languages.

All council off-street pay and display parking will be free across Argyll and Bute in the run up to Christmas, from 11 to 24 December inclusive.

Island residents in Argyll and Bute who receive a Council Tax reduction may qualify for help with electricity costs this winter, thanks to the Scottish Government’s Island Cost of Crisis Emergency Fund.

The Leader of Argyll and Bute Council is to invite the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care to a meeting to discuss targeted support for the challenges the area’s health and social care services face.