Argyll and Bute

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a council area in W Scotland on the Atlantic Ocean: in 1975 the historical counties of Argyllshire and Bute became part of Strathclyde region; in 1996 they were reinstated as a single unitary authority. Argyll and Bute is mountainous and includes the islands of Bute, Mull, Islay, and Jura. Administrative centre: Lochgilphead. Pop: 91 300 (2003 est). Area: 6930 sq km (2676 sq miles)

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Lomond School in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute - which charges up to £38,000 per year - said the move came after requests from some parents.

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A boat with one person on board has been towed to safety after breaking down near the Corryvreckan whirlpool in Argyll and Bute.

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He said: "There would be shared costs - the development could share the costs of developing infrastructure rather than charging Argyll and Bute."

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Argyll and Bute Council has said the existing high school in Tobemory is in poor condition and it is increasingly expensive to keep it wind and watertight.

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Argyll and Bute Council decided earlier this month to build a new £43m campus close to the current high school in Tobermory.

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