Argyll and Bute Council have published an updated explainer on the Visitor Levy. The plain English helps explain what the council are thinking of doing, why they think this is a good idea and the process that they will need to follow to implement the changes.
There is a meeting before Christmas at the council to consider a draft scheme which if approved will go out to consultation in the New Year for three months.
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/my-council/argyll-and-bute-visitor-levy-faqs
As the promoters of the Argyll Rally, Mull Car Club and Dunoon Presents have been asked by Argyll and Bute Council to carry out a survey where views on the rally are sought across the Dunoon and full rally area (i.e. where each stage is taking place and affects households and businesses). Following this request a survey has been created to capture the views of both residents and businesses.
The link to the survey is detailed below but it can also be found via argyllrally.co.uk/residents
Across the Loch Episode 8 with Kirsty McLuckie & Mike Russell just published.
Kirsty and Michael introduce the eighth edition of the local podcast for Colintraive and Glendaruel in Argyll , Scotland which has been running now for a full year. This episode includes an interview with local resident and community activist Rosalyn McKenna who is working , in her day job, on improving access to the Argyll Collection, a unique cultural resource intended for the young people of the area which owes it existence to two visionaries, the remarkable wrier Naomi Mitchison and Argyll art adviser Jim Tyre . In a new history feature Michael explores the national contribution of the distinguished and influential Maclaurin family which had Glendaruel roots whistle the two presenters muse on Christmas food, the prospects of a cold winter and the possibility of a tourist tax for Argyll & Bute whilst also giving a rundown of the various events and celebrations in ColGlen this December.
Email Kirsty & Michael at acrosstheloch@gmail.com with comments and suggestion for this local ColGlen Podcast
7.30pm on Monday, 9th December 2025 at the Colintraive Village Hall
The agenda will follow the usual format:
Minutes are, as always, available on the relevant page here
The UK’s telephone network is changing.
Between now and January 2027 most telephone providers will be moving their customers from old analogue landlines over to new upgraded landline services using digital technology. This means services that rely on the old landline system such as home phones, telecare and health devices will need to be compatible.
Here is a good summary page from Argyll and Bute Council
Below are two documents which should provide all the information you need, but if you have problems accessing it, or have concerns do let the community council know.
Argyll and Bute Council is developing a visitor levy (VL) to support tourism as a sustainable beneficial part of Argyll and Bute community life and economy. More information on the visitor levy can be found at:
Argyll and Bute Council | Visitor Levy
Visit Scotland | Visitor Levy Guidance
To help develop a draft Visitor Levy scheme for Argyll and Bute and prepare for formal consultation period on that (beginning towards the end of the year), your views in our short pre-consultation survey would be welcome
Visitor Levy – Pre-consultation SurveyCommunication from the Argyll & Bute Council.
To ensure the CC can provide feedback on progress on the consultation with the Rally organisers.
Downloadable version of both sides of the Summer Newsletter from 2024. Copies still available at some outlets in the Glen.
As part of a research project Heather Anderson, a PhD Research student is surveying owners of properties with Private Water Supplies. Anyone who does fill out the form, will be entered into a draw for vouchers …
To take part and enter the draw, please click here.
The next meeting will be at Colintraive Village Hall, Tuesday 15th October at 7.30pm
Agenda available here:
Minutes from last meeting, plus AGM minutes available here.
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