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Discover Argyll and Bute

We have five main towns: Oban, Campbeltown, Helensburgh, Dunoon and Rothesay and plenty of smaller towns and villages.

There are also 23 inhabited islands, more than any other local authority in Scotland. Around 17% of the population lives on islands and with a coastline of more than 3,000km almost 80% of us live within one kilometre of the sea.

Argyll and Bute covers nearly 10% of Scotland’s land mass, so whether you’re looking for a town centre apartment with excellent links to the Central Belt or a rural retreat, you’re sure to find it here.

Public services

Public services deliver varied support for communities and businesses. You can find out about the huge range of services available from Argyll and Bute Council on the council website.

From schools to business advice, and from bin collections or planning to environmental health and transport services, Argyll and Bute Council’s support runs through all aspects of life here.

We have superfast broadband in many areas and good connections elsewhere. Our 4G mobile
service is developing all the time and there is investment to ensure that our digital connectivity isconstantly improving.

We have lots of amazing independent shops selling local goods and produce. In addition you will find a number of well-known, national supermarket chains in our main towns, including Tesco, Morrisons, the Co-op, Aldi, Lidl and M&S Food.

Your family’s health will be looked after by NHS Highland, which has GP practices and hospitals throughout the area. Additional health support comes from the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley; Vale of Leven Hospital, Dumbarton; and the Queen Elizabeth and Golden Jubilee Hospitals, Glasgow.