News & events

The RBS Mobile Bank Branch will return to Appin on Friday 2 July and on every Friday from then on.

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential carriageway resurfacing works on both the A85 at several locations near Oban and on the A83 at Minard during the same time period.

Police Scotland is asking the public for their views and has launched a national consultation which will run for three months between 1 June and 31 August.

The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 24th June 2021 at 7.00pm

Following the retirement of the previous minister, Appin Parish Church is welcoming applications for the position of minister.

Unfortunately the RBS Mobile Bank Branch was not able to start in May as planned. They hope to be back in June but will let us know 2 weeks in advance.

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4 TH GENERATION TERM CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SCOTTISH TRUNK ROAD NETWORK – NORTH WEST UNIT A85 WEST PLANNED MAINTENANCE – INFORMATION LETTER

The RBS Mobile Bank Branch will return to Appin on Friday 7 May

HITRANS Transport Equality Survey help required

A guide for community participation in seaweed farm applications

Being a victim of fraud doesn't only cause financial stress, but can have a detrimental impact on the victims health and well being

Planning application to relocate and expand our salmon farm at the north end of Shuna Island

Argyll & Bute TSI have launched a wide range of online events for local organisations

Agenda for next meeting on 11 March 2021

A request for more detailed information on the availability of spaces/lairs in local cemeteries

A new Covid-19 reporting form has been set up on the Police Scotland website for anyone to use.

Volunteers who can help to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme

The Minutes from the informal Meeting of Appin Community Council on 14th January 2021 are now available

Appin Community Council receives advice from Fire Service to share with community

The Scottish SPCA are issuing a warning about bogus Inspectors trying to remove animals from properties.

Roads have received an application from Freeflow Traffic Management on behalf of contractors for BT Open reach to request a road closure

Argyll & Bute Council seek your views on the future management of cemeteries.

Update on Covid vaccinations

The next meeting of Appin Community Council is on 14 January 2021 (via Zoom)

Temporary road closure from 4-29 January 2021

Latest news from your local medical practice.

The Minutes from the informal meeting of Appin Community Council on 17th September are now available online.

Online consultation for draft forestry land management plan

The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 12th November 2020 at 7.00pm by Zoom due to COVID restrictions.

Our 2021 community calendar is now available to buy online.

Appin welcomes you all. Please respect our community by following these four steps.

ELECTION OF COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS FOR APPIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The Minutes from the informal meeting of Appin Community Council on 17th September are now available online.

We ask that you observe the following to comply with Covid-19 restrictions: please read main news item.

Want the opportunity to influence the delivery of public services in your area? CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS IS 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 (4 PM)

Here is the latest info on the road closures.

As we slowly ease out of lockdown I thought it would be helpful to provide an update of how things are progressing with the practice.

The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 17th September 2020 at 7.00pm by Zoom due to COVID restrictions.

A828 LEDAIG ROCKSLOPE – INFORMATION LETTER

Diversion Plan and Maintenance Information

This document is designed for all short-term accommodation operators: owners, hosts, and property management companies. It contains guidelines on how to clean properties safely in the context of COVID-19, and how to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Welcome to the final edition of Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband’s ‘In the Loop’

Visitors to Appin during the COVID 19 Crisis (July 2020)

Coronavirus information

At last it feels like we are coming out the other end of the pandemic; however it is still too early to become complacent.

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Hardship funds for those with genuine financial need

This week I can bring you some cautiously optimistic news.

Guidance about Shielding, Self Isolating and Social Distancing

New bin collections

We are now set up to do video consulting using the NearMe system.

British Horse Society information

Volunteer opportunities

For business owners or self-employed residents

The attached guidance may be of interest to you as either an Appin business owner or self-employed resident.

Council helpline phone number

An update from Dr Lorna Macgregor

Essential shop service continues

All community clubs and social gatherings are cancelled until further notice.

A new system has been set up to manage people who may be infected with the COVID19 virus.

Delivery and collection of medication in Appin, Port Appin & Lismore

Campervans and visitors - please stay away from Appin

REGISTER WITH APPIN AID

Appin Community Council update

Appin Community Council outlines assistance available in the community

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO READ

This picture was taken on the occasion of our 100th walk

Mobile hairdressing service now available on Thursdays

The next meeting of Appin Community Council will take place on Thursday 2nd April 2020 at 7.30pm in Appin Village Hall

The AGM of Appin Moorings Association will take place on Saturday 21 March 2020 at 11am in Port Appin Hall.

Argyll and Bute Council to continue to support all its inter island ferries. Please read more.

Sectoral Marine Planning Unit regarding upcoming consultation events during February and March that the Unit have organised to tie into their current consultation.

Are you interested in helping to create a community garden at Bealach na Mara?

INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY BARRIER

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Have you registered to vote yet? If you want to take part in the General Election then you must be registered to vote.

The Proposed Local Development Plan 2 consultation period is from the 14th November 2019 until 12 noon on the 23rd January 2020.

Appin Village Hall badly needs at least 2 new committee members.

Get extra support during power cuts. Register for Priority Services.

Recent tests have shown that there is a now a good 4G signal available

The Community Coop has installed a further publicly accessible unit outside the shop.

Could you be a volunteer driver?

Super fast broadband at the village hall !

First ever Appin Community Calendar to be on sale at the Appin Show.

Read more about what The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust is about

Appin Agricultural Show

Drop-in session for housing advice on Thursday 18 July, 3-8pm, Strath of Appin Primary School.

Join us on Thursday 20 June as we celebrate completing the skiff's hull.

North Lorn Housing Study presentation by Douglas Whyte. Please 'read more' for info

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We welcome Clare as the new community transport coordinator.

We’re planning the publication of an Appin Community Calendar to help raise funds for the work of Appin Community Development Trust and are inviting local photo contributions.

The community vote to name Appin's first coastal rowing skiff is now open. Everyone in the community is invited to vote from the final shortlist of six names shown below - vote closes at 5pm on Wednesday 29 May.

The great sum of £1033.00 was raised for the Christian Aid charity.

A vacancy has arisen as coordinator for Appin Community Transport

Update on the location of Publicly Available Defibrillators

Learn about birds or bumblebees identification workshops

Location of publicly available defibrillators

Police Scotland are delighted to announce the launch of a Rural Watch Scotland covering Appin, Argyll.