Tourism Officer

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Visit Bute are looking for a Tourism Officer to take forward the marketing  of Bute This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced tourism officer to develop and promote the island of Bute as a top short break Scottish destination – attracting new visitors and producing significant economic benefits for the island. visitBute is the trading name of Bute Tourism and Marketing Ltd. The company is responsible for developing marketing and PR campaigns positioning the ‘Bute … [Read more...]

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Bute’s Facebook Community

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The last couple of years has seen Facebook evolve and grow exponentially. What used to be a social network  used by people in the know has become a valid tool for publicising events, businesses and community organisations. On Bute it has been embraced enthusiastically. Here are some of the local Facebook pages. Click on the "View on Facebook" link to investigate further. If your not a Facebook member you'll still be able to see the page. To get involved, sign up - it's FREE and … [Read more...]

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Fyne Futures

Fyne Futures is a subsidiary of our local social housing company Fyne Homes Ltd. This is from the Fyne Futures web page: Fyne Futures is a registered Scottish charity established in 2004 to deliver recycling services across Bute and the Cowal peninsula with focus on environmental sustainability and community development through a collective approach, which now includes: The Recycling Centre Bute Produce Towards Zero Carbon Bute (TZCB) All areas within Fyne Futures aim to deliver social, … [Read more...]

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Grow Bute Garden Association

This a new community allotment initiative providing allotments for residents of Bute to grow fruit and veg. New allotments are being created on ground next to St. Andrew's Primary School. The association has a very active and interesting Facebook page. Take a look and follow their progress as they clear the land and get ready for a new season of growing lovely fresh fruit and veg right in the heart of Rothesay! Grow Bute FaceBook Page   … [Read more...]

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Bute FM goes live

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Bute FM, our local radio station went live in July 2009. The station broadcasts local news and music programmes to most of the island, all the DJ's and presenters are local volunteers. Full details and programming info can be found at www.butefm.com You can listen Live over the Internet. VISIT THE LISTEN LIVE PAGE … [Read more...]

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Rothesay Academy

Rothesay Academy moved in 2007 to be part of the new Rothesay Joint Campus complex. The campus incorporates the Academy, Rothesay Primary School and Argyll College. The new buildings have first class facilities and the management team are working to enhance the educational development of all the pupils.  A new website is now up and running here. … [Read more...]

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Bute Sons & Daughters

Who do you think you are?  If you are researching your Bute ancestry then Bute Sons & Daughters could provide you with valuable information to help you in your research. Like much of Western & Highland Scotland the Island of Bute has witnessed the gradual depletion of its population to the current level of around 7000. Now, instead of a large island population we have a massive off-island population, many of whom still like to keep in touch with their spiritual homeland. The Bute Sons … [Read more...]

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