- Council Control: SNP/LD/Ind/Green
- Conservatives 5
- Labour 1
- Liberal Democrats 4
- Green 0
- Reform UK 2
- SNP 13
- Other 11
Independents in opposition 3, Independents supporting the administration 3, Argyll First 2, ‘Conservative and Unionist’ 1 (in the Conservative group), Independent Unionist 1 (also in the Conservative group), Restore Britain 1. The southernmost of the inner Hebrides, down to the Kintyre peninsula. Heavily rural with some defence connections.
Yvonne McNeilly (Cowal) moved from Conservative to ‘Conservative and Unionist’ in July 2026. 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.
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
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