Fancy a night of murder mystery? Who could resist a bit of murder, mystery and mayhem at a museum? News
Go Sober for October: there’s still time to be a hero! In five short years, Go Sober for October has managed to become one of Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraisers. Lifestyle
Set sail on famous paddle steamer’s last trip from Bute this year Don’t miss the last sailings by Paddle Steamer Waverley in 2018 from Rothesay on Sunday October 14. News
Tap into refill points for access to drinking water Scottish Water has announced plans to roll out tap water refill points in every local authority area over the next two years. Lifestyle
Last chance to see exhibition Christine Borland’s ‘To The Power of Twelve’ exhibition at Mount Stuart ends on November 18, with special talks to be held in the coming weeks. News
Astronomical meeting is free for all The Bute Astronomical Society’s second meeting of the season is planned for Monday, October 8. 7.30pm at St Pauls Hall, Deanhood Place, Rothesay. News
Cash to help families A Rothesay-based charity has landed a major grant to help support its work with vulnerable and low income families on the island. Lifestyle
Bangers go down a treat with judges Rothesay butcher Macqueen’s has been celebrating another award-winning result after capturing the taste buds of the judges at the recent Scottish Craft Butchers Awards. Lifestyle
Artist in residence appointed Mount Stuart Trust has named Malcolm MacKenzie as the successful candidate for its inaugural emerging artist residency. Lifestyle
Stepping out for festival Walkers from across the country will be heading into the area next month for the annual Cowal Walking Festival. Lifestyle
Funds put to good use A Rothesay-based thrift shop recently handed out awards to local organisations totalling thousands of pounds. Lifestyle
Tyneside guitarist to perform at Craigmore Bowling Club The next Transclyde gig will be this Saturday, September 22, in Craigmore Bowling Club, Rothesay, when the Paul Rose Band will appear. Lifestyle
Restoration work starts at Discovery Centre An extensive programme of restoration work to the Discovery Centre in Rothesay is due to begin next week Lifestyle
Charity appeal for local volunteers National charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is seeking people locally to help support stroke survivors in the community. Lifestyle
Half marathon to raise funds Two friends from Bute have raised hundreds of pounds for charity after successfully completing their first half marathon together. Lifestyle
Novelist open to question at Rothesay Library event Bute Noir 2018 is hardly over when Rothesay gets yet another crime fiction coup. Lifestyle
Enjoy an adventure on Scotland’s Storybook Trail Several years ago it was feared electronic devices would soon replace paper and hardback books in the nation’s hearts. Lifestyle
Celebrating 200 years of civil engineering in Scotland We all take for granted the roads, bridges and buildings we use every day. Lifestyle
Legion Scotland appeals for volunteers to help veterans It’s an alien concept for Legion Scotland to consider that veterans suffer from isolation and loneliness. Lifestyle
