Argyll and Bute Council is now delivering 1140 hours of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) across the area.

Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has written to Transport Minister Michael Matheson urging him to 'wake up' to the implications of the latest closure of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. Mr Cameron, a Highlands and Islands MSP,  said: “My letter is designed to impress on the min

A group of pupils from Dunoon Grammar have won at the Apps for Good UK awards 2020 for the fourth year running – beating off stiff competition from schools from across the UK, Portugal and the USA. epicpen, a smart auto injection pen which contacts emergency services and loved ones if a user is tak

Run by Keep Scotland Beautiful, Eco-Schools is the largest sustainable schools programme in the world and encourages young people to take positive steps to ensure that we look after our environment.  Congratulating the school, Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education, Councillor Yvo

Highlands and Islands Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed the U-turn on schooling announced by Education Secretary John Swinney. Mr Cameron said: “I am delighted that parents and teachers finally have clarity about what the future holds for their children when schools return in August

Members of the local community on Coll have teamed up with teachers at Arinagour Primary School to provide island pupils with a wide variety of remote learning challenges during lockdown.

Three members of our Argyll Education Staff are finalists in the 2020 Scottish Education Awards. David Mitchell, of Dunoon Grammar, is amongst the three finalists in the Head Teacher of the Year category. Paul Gallanagh, also of Dunoon Grammar, and Susan Carter, of Kilmartin Primary, are two of th

Argyll and Bute Council's Policy Lead for Education has issued a reassuring message to parents, urging them not to put too much pressure on themselves while trying to home-school during lockdown. Councillor Yvonne McNeilly, said: “Lockdown is a difficult time for everyone, especially parents who ar

Local politicians have expressed concern that Argyll and Bute Council stands to lose out financially as the Scottish Government refuses to confirm that it will pass on extra funding from the UK Government to local authorities. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron and Councillor Yvonne

Caring teachers from Oban High School’s Business, Design and Technology Department have now made more than 400 protective face visors for use in their local community.