Our second AGM in June 2016 was well attended, and a great opportunity to update our members, partners and supporters on our progects and progress. We've published an updated Business Plan 2016 - 19, and a Projects and Progress Report. Please take a look at our reports and don't hestiate to get in touch if you've any comments or would like to get involved.
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Argyll and Bute's population of 89,200 is spread across the second largest local authority area in Scotland.
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Our area has the third sparsest population density of the 32 Scottish local authorities, with an average population density of just 0.13 persons per hectare.
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Argyll and Bute has 25 inhabited islands, including Bute, Islay, Jura, Mull, Iona, Coll and Tiree, more than any other local authority in Scotland.
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Argyll is home to the longest freshwater body in Britain - Loch Awe which is 41 kilometres.
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An estimated 15% of jobs in Argyll and Bute are tourism-related. This compares to 9 per cent of Scottish jobs.
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Argyll and Bute covers a land area of 690,899 hectares and is the second largest local authority by area in Scotland, after Highland (Census 2001).
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‘Remote rural’ areas account for over 96% of Argyll and Bute’s total land area (Scottish Government Urban-Rural Classification 2009-2010; 2001 Census).
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Argyll and Bute has more inhabited islands than Shetland. In fact, Argyll and Bute has more inhabited islands than any other Scottish Local Authority.
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Around 55% of all passenger journeys made by ferry within Scotland start and / or finish in Argyll and Bute
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There are 14 railway stations in Argyll and Bute: Cardross; Craigendoran; Helensburgh Central; Helensburgh Upper; Garelochhead; Arrochar and Tarbet; Ardlui; Bridge of Orchy; Dalmally; Loch Awe; Falls of Cruachan; Taynuilt; Connel Ferry; Oban.
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