Argyll and Bute
Proper noun
Meaning
Argyll and Bute
A large council area on the west coast of Scotland.
Examples
Argyll and Bute covers the second largest area, and has the highest number of inhabited islands, of all Scotland’s councils making services more expensive to deliver.
Argyll and Bute was reckoned to have a population of 86,260, compared to more than 235,500 living in the Highland Council area.
An organisation dedicated to promoting the benefits of playing the pipes has donated money to Argyll and Bute Council.
Argyll and Bute MSP Michael Russell said: ‘The rules and the need are very clear.
Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis had a good turnout to its open day, raising awareness of its work in Oban.
Anne Paterson, the council’s chief education officer, said: ‘Our children are our future and the access to 1140 hours ELC in Argyll and Bute provides a fantastic start to their lives.