Argyll and the Islands - news

Marine science opportunities drive £7.5m investment

18 November 2011

Construction of the ambitious European Marine Science Park is underway at Oban in Argyll, where a turf-cutting ceremony was held to mark the occasion.

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Homeworkers sought across Argyll and the Islands

10 November 2011

A leading international business services provider is recruiting in Argyll next week - and is seeking people interested in their innovative self employed home working model.

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Search over for science park contractor

25 October 2011

Ambitious plans to create a multi-million pound marine science park in Argyll have taken a step forward following a European-wide procurement process.

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EU funding enables tourism at Lochaline

19 July 2011

Thanks to the EU INTERREG IVA funding, berthing at one of Scotland’s most remote and sheltered sea lochs will be plain sailing from Wednesday (July 20) as the Morvern community opens the newly built Cala Loch Àlainn pontoons at Lochaline.

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Work starts on pontoons for West Highland community

01 June 2011

A remote West Highland community is celebrating the start of work on state of the art sailing facilities which will bring in new income to benefit all those who live there.

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At a glance

Population: 70,543

Area: 6,965.4 sq km

Key sectors: Food and drink, life sciences, renewable energy, tourism

Main centres: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Oban, Rothesay

Council: Argyll and Bute Council, North Ayrshire Council
 

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