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BREAKING NEWS: Bute wind farm plans are turned down

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:17:24 GMT

Planning permission for the hugely controversial Ascog Farm wind turbine development on Bute’s east coast has been refused.

Warning after algal toxins found in loch near Bute

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:27:34 GMT

Shellfish harvesting in a loch near Bute has been suspended after raised levels of algal toxins were found in the water.

Bute Fabrics among export firms helped by HIE

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:22:34 GMT

Local company Bute Fabrics Ltd is one of 156 firms who were supported into new overseas markets last year by the international trade arm of Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

CalMac set to introduce 9 day Bute saver return

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:30 GMT

Caledonian MacBrayne is expected to confirm details of a nine-day saver return ticket aimed at visitors to Bute, to be available from Monday, May 20.

Councillors ‘failed challenge of old Rothesay Academy’

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:43 GMT

Bute’s councillors have failed to rise to the challenge presented by the island’s derelict buildings - and in particular the old Rothesay Academy.

Bute Community Council told of local care concerns

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:53:51 GMT

Concerns over the provision of local authority care on Bute for some of the island’s most vulnerable residents were raised at Bute Community Council this week.

Ardbeg Point “an absolute disgrace” says Bute Community Council chair

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:52:13 GMT

Recreational land used as a work site by contractors on a Scottish Water improvement programme on Bute is still not safe for the public - a year and a half after the project was completed.

Rothesay project aims for postcard world record

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:17 GMT

Rothesay could be set for a place in the record books, and you can help it get there - just by sending a postcard!

Be included in this year’s Bute Business Brochure

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:58 GMT

Would you like your business’s details hand-delivered to 3000 homes in and around Rothesay?

CalMac ‘actively working’ on on-board wi-fi

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:16:32 GMT

Caledonian MacBrayne is “actively working” on making free wi-fi available on its ships, The Buteman has been told.

Visit Bute volunteer scheme shows benefits of doing it yourself

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:31 GMT

A pilot VisitBute project using volunteers to provide island visitors with advice and information has been hailed a success.

Wemyss Bay station and trains to get free wi-fi

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:17:49 GMT

Wemyss Bay is one of 25 railway stations in Scotland where free wi-fi access will be introduced by the middle of 2014.

Golf: £60k refurb completed at Rothesay clubhouse

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:33:01 GMT

An Awards for All lottery grant has helped towards the completion of a £60,000 refurbishment project at Rothesay Golf Club.

Union row over farming pay talks

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:20:55 GMT

The Unite trade union has criticised NFU Scotland over its approach to talks on agricultural workers’ terms and conditions.

Toward wind turbine application withdrawn

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:24:31 GMT

Plans for a 47-metre wind turbine at Toward Farm opposite Rothesay Bay have been withdrawn.

Bute call centre firm announces 400 new mainland jobs

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:14:49 GMT

The management services company which operates a customer contact centre in Rothesay has announced the creation of four hundred new jobs at three of its other sites.

Future looks bright as sun sets on Bute jazz festival

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:22:10 GMT

The feedback from visitors and Bute residents attending the island’s 26th jazz festival over the May bank holiday weekend has given the organisers plenty of optimism for the future.

Inchmarnock owner is Strathclyde’s new chancellor

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:34:10 GMT

Lord Smith of Kelvin, the owner of Inchmarnock island off Bute’s west coast, has been appointed as the new chancellor of Strathclyde University.

Waverley sets sail at start of 66th season

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:54:50 GMT

The paddle steamer Waverley’s 66th season sailing on the waters of the west of Scotland is now under way.

Mount Stuart criticised after board appointments

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:29:48 GMT

A leading campaigner for land reform in Scotland has expressed his continuing disappointment at the Mount Stuart Trust following the appointment of three new directors to its board.