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BREAKING NEWS: Bute wind farm plans are turned down
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
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
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.
Bute Community Council told of local care concerns
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.
Councillors ‘failed challenge of old Rothesay Academy’
Bute’s councillors have failed to rise to the challenge presented by the island’s derelict buildings - and in particular the old Rothesay Academy.
1 commentCalMac set to introduce 9 day Bute saver return
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.
Ardbeg Point “an absolute disgrace” says Bute Community Council chair
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
Rothesay could be set for a place in the record books, and you can help it get there - just by sending a postcard!
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CalMac ‘actively working’ on on-board wi-fi
Caledonian MacBrayne is “actively working” on making free wi-fi available on its ships, The Buteman has been told.
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Visit Bute volunteer scheme shows benefits of doing it yourself
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
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
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
The Unite trade union has criticised NFU Scotland over its approach to talks on agricultural workers’ terms and conditions.
Toward wind turbine application withdrawn
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
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
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
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
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
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.
1 commentBute volunteer enters £10k town centre contest
A volunteer with a Bute arts project is in the running for a £10,000 prize in a competition seeking original and positive ideas for Britain’s town centres.
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Weather for Rothesay
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North
