Argyll and Bute

  • Council Control: SNP/LD/Ind/Green
  • Conservatives 6
  • Labour 1
  • Liberal Democrats 4
  • Green 0
  • Reform UK 2
  • SNP 13
  • Other 10

Independents in opposition 3, Independents supporting the administration 3, Argyll First 2, Independent Unionist (in the Conservative group) 1, Restore Britain 1. The southernmost of the inner Hebrides, down to the Kintyre peninsula. Heavily rural with some defence connections.

Tommy Macpherson (South Kintyre) moved from Independent to Restore Britain in March 2026. Luna Martin (Oban North and Lorn) moved from Scottish Green Party to Scottish National Party in March 2026. Amanda Hampsey (Oban South and the Isles) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in March 2026. Daniel Hampsey (Dunoon) moved from Conservative to Reform UK in January 2026. Julie McKenzie (Oban North and Lorn) moved from Scottish National Party to Independent in December 2025.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
Scotland

Address
Kilmory, Lochgilphead PA31 8RT

Phone
01546 602127

Website
http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£1783.33