Argyll & Bute Council

The Scottish Islands Team want to hear your views on the proposed National Islands Plan, as well as the proposed Islands Communities Impact assessments. They are running a series of consultation launch events throughout the Scottish Islands to give communities a chance to participate and find out more. You can also take part in the consultation online here.

Refreshments will be served from 2pm. Consultation event begins at 2.30pm.

The Scottish Islands Team want to hear your views on the proposed National Islands Plan, as well as the proposed Islands Communities Impact assessments. They are running a series of consultation launch events throughout the Scottish Islands to give communities a chance to participate and find out more. You can also take part in the consultation online here.

Refreshments will be served in the cafe from 7.15pm. Consultation event begins at 7.30pm.

Scottish Land and Estates is holding a practical information event for landowners on routes to community ownership, with Gillespie Macandrew LLP and Knight Frank.

The event includes expert advice on the various community right to buy mechanisms; and consider the opportunities and challenges in dealing with a request from a community for a negotiated sale.  There will be real life examples of community right to buy, including steps to take if you are considering bringing land to the market and plenty of opportunity to question and discuss. 

The Local Governance Review team are inviting you to have your say on the themes and issues that have arisen from Democracy Matters conversations that have been happening across the country.

Find out more about the Local Governance Review & Democracy Matters Conversations, meet the team and discuss your views and ideas about how we can bring decision making to a community level. This is a free informal workshop style event.

Join them in Oban for the latest in their programme of events across the country

The Local Governance Review team are inviting you to have your say on the themes and issues that have arisen from Democracy Matters conversations that have been happening across the country.

Find out more about the Local Governance Review & Democracy Matters Conversations, meet the team and discuss your views and ideas about how we can bring decision making to a community level. This is a free informal workshop style event.

Join them in Oban for the latest in their programme of events across the country

2018 will once again bring a huge range of family attractions to the Cowal Highland Gathering, already one of the most spectacular highland games in the world.

With its mix of highland dancing, pipe bands, wrestling, heavy athletics, solo piping, drum majors, ceilidh, children’s entertainment, fun run and local food, there’s something for everyone at the Cowal Highland Gathering.

Animal Husbandry skills for farmers, crofters and smallholders

Permaculture design - Argyll

Tutor Steve explains the format of the day....

"The scythe is a very safe tool and I will cover safe use as well as the use of the scythe for small-scale farming, it's recent increase in popularity and hand haymaking.

Day 1 A short introduction and demonstration of peening (reshaping the edge
by hammering it) and then a chance for students to get stuck in

Day 2 Students build on their skills and get the chance to do some peening which greatly adds to their confidence."

The Woodland Trust has part funded these courses which are aimed at agricultural producers who are looking to establish small woodlands, new shelterbelts and hedges. Course will impart practical skills as well as info on relevant granting schemes.