Community News
| Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn COVID-19 booster programme | July 15 | Additional doses will be given in Scotland from September. A further booster vaccination will be … |
| Changes to testing, contact tracing and isolation | April 29 | What is changing As set out in the Test and Protect Transition plan changes to testing, contact … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people on the Highest Risk List | April 27 | The COVID-19 Highest Risk List will end on 31 May 2022 We will end the … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for unpaid carers | April 27 | This guidance is for anyone who cares for a friend or family member who, due … |
| Funding available – Covid Recovery April 2022 | April 4 | 1. Arnold Clark Community Fund Grants up to £1,000 are available for UK registered charities … |
| Vaccination Appointments | April 4 | Vaccination Clinics are being arranged locally and letters are not being sent out from a central … |
| Changes in Detail | March 15 | Legal requirements to wear face coverings on public transport and most indoor public settings will … |
| Changes in Restrictions | March 15 | All restrictions will be lifted from 21st March with one exception. The requirement to wear … |
| International travel restrictions end | March 14 | Following agreement at a cross-UK meeting, all international travel restrictions for people coming to Scotland … |
| People with COVID-19 symptoms to contact their GP | March 9 | Patients with COVID-19 symptoms are being asked to contact their GP instead of NHS 24 … |
| Covid Guidance Changes | February 22 | 28 FEBRUARY The Covid passport scheme will end on 28 February, though the app will … |
| New support package ahead of Strategic Framework Update. | February 21 | A new £80 million Covid Economic Recovery Fund targeting support for businesses and communities will … |
| Second boosters for at-risk groups | February 21 | Second booster jabs will be offered to those aged 75 and over and those at … |
| Children 5 – 11 Vaccination | February 16 | Children between the ages of five and 11 in Scotland are to be offered a … |
| Distance Aware | February 9 | Lanyards and badges are available at Tobermory Library. Open Saturdays 10.30 – 1.00 & 1.30 … |
| Moving Home Guidance | February 7 | Guidance on housing (sales and rental) in Scotland during the COVID-19 outbreak. We know that … |
| Business Ventilation Fund | February 3 | Guidance on who is eligible, what can be claimed and how to apply. The Business … |
| Advice for people at highest risk | February 2 | Advice to help people in the Covid highest risk group make informed decisions and access … |
| First Minister’s Statement – 1 February | February 1 | The following restrictions will continue for the next three weeks – The Covid certification scheme … |
| Getting Tested in Scotland | January 31 | Updated guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test, how to get … |
| Covid-19 Cancellation Fund for Cultural Organisations | January 28 | This fund supports cultural organisations which have been financially impacted by the cancellation or postponement … |
| Scottish Food and Drink Producers Fund | January 28 | Information about a £2m Scottish food and drink producers fund to provide support to primary … |
| Funding for businesses affected by Omicron control measures | January 25 | This has been updated with the details for Close contact services (including hairdressers) … |
| International travel restrictions eased | January 25 | Testing requirements for fully vaccinated people arriving in Scotland are to be dropped and further … |
| Distance Aware Scheme | January 24 | Distance Aware badges and lanyards show others you need space Distance Aware badges and lanyards … |
| Safer Businesses and Workplaces | January 20 | The Scottish Government has updated the guidance to relect the changes coming in on January … |
| Care Home Residents | January 20 | People admitted to adult care homes will no longer have to self-isolate if they have … |
| Funding for businesses … | January 19 | … affected by Omicron control measures The guidance has been updated. Current details include support … |
| Restrictions Eased | January 18 | Restrictions brought in to combat the Omicron variant before Christmas will be lifted across Scotland … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Certification Scheme | January 14 | Information for businesses and event organisers. Overview This guidance explains how the COVID Certification Scheme … |
| Self Assessment taxpayers given more time to complete their returns. | January 12 | HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self … |
| Supporting the tourism sector | January 12 | £9 million to mitigate impacts of Omicron. Details of a financial package worth up to … |
| Changes to Restrictions | January 11 | Restrictions on large outdoor events in Scotland, including football matches and concerts, are to be … |
| Easing of restrictions on international travellers | January 7 | Removal of pre-departure test requirement. From Friday people travelling to Scotland from abroad who are … |
| Lorn and Isles Hospital, Oban – Restricted Visiting | January 3 | NHS Highland has restricted visiting at Caithness General Hospital, Belford Hospital in Fort William and … |
| First Minister’s statement – 29 December | December 29 | Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh on 29 … |
| Financial Support | December 29 | The first minister has given details about how the first £100m of additional support for … |
| Post – Monday 20th December | December 20 | Due to CALMAC running an amended timetable, the outgoing mail will be getting collected in … |
| Update to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde hospital visiting arrangements | December 18 | Update to NHSGGC hospital visiting arrangements In response to the increasing transmission of the Omicron … |
| Mull and Iona Pantry | December 17 | This confidential service is open to everyone in the community. Families or individuals. If you … |
| Visits to people in hospital and care homes | December 17 | Visitors to hospitals and adult care homes are being asked to take an LFD test … |
| NORTH MULL PARISH, SALEN and ULVA CHURCH | December 16 | Christmas has NOT been cancelled! But we are having to rearrange how we celebrate it. … |
| Christmas Parties | December 9 | Public Health Scotland urges public to defer Christmas parties Given the number of COVID-19 outbreaks … |
| England moves to Plan B | December 8 | Case numbers of Omicron are believed to be doubling every two – three days. Early … |
| First Minister’s Statement – 7 December | December 7 | I will give an update on the general COVID situation. I will also share the … |
| International Travel | December 4 | People arriving in Scotland from abroad will need to take pre-departure Covid tests to help … |
| Boosters – Changes | November 29 | The UK Government has accepted that all adults over the age of 18 should get … |
| Supporting Communities Fund | November 29 | Argyll and Bute Council’s Supporting Communities Fund is now open for applications Closing date for applications … |
| Business Ventilation Fund | November 16 | The Business Ventilation Fund will provide funding to help small and medium sized businesses improve their … |
| Scots must update certification status before travelling abroad. | October 29 | Scotland and the rest of the UK have been formally adopted into the European Union’s … |
| International Travel | October 26 | The first minister confirms Scotland will align with the rest of the UK’s post-arrival lateral … |
| First Minister’s statement – 26 October | October 26 | In giving an update on the latest COVID situation I will provide an assessment of … |
| Major study to gather long Covid patient data in Scotland | October 26 | A major study of long Covid plans to gather data from patients to forecast the … |
| Flu and COVID-19 vaccine roll-out | October 26 | Invitation letters for next eligible groups. Scotland’s flu and COVID-19 Booster programmes are continuing with … |
| Vaccine certification enforcement gets underway | October 18 | Proof of status needed at higher risk venues. The Coronavirus vaccine certification scheme will become … |
| International Travel | October 8 | South Africa, Mexico and Thailand are among 47 countries coming off the international travel red … |
| Scotland’s Long Covid service | September 30 | Long COVID relates to people who have “signs and symptoms that develop during or after an infection … |
| Vaccine certification scheme – how it will work | September 30 | This is guidance under proposed changes to the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 which … |
| Grants for tenants in rent arrears | September 30 | £10m to help people worst affected by pandemic to avoid eviction. Councils have been given … |
| Vaccination Passports | September 28 | Scotland’s new vaccine passport system will not be enforced until two weeks after it is … |
| Vaccination Appointment Booking Service | September 26 | Argyll and Bute HSCP COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Booking Service If you are over 16 years … |
| International Travel Testing | September 25 | Scotland to align with UK testing regime. Testing for inbound international travel is to be … |
| Scottish buildings light up to celebrate homecare workers | September 22 | On the evening of Wednesday 22 September 2021, significant buildings in across Scotland will be … |
| Travel to the USA | September 20 | The US will lift Covid-19 travel restrictions to allow fully vaccinated passengers from the UK … |
| Booster Jabs more details | September 20 | Injections to be given alongside flu jab where appropriate. Residents in care homes for older … |
| Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme | September 19 | f you are a small- or medium-sized business, you may be entitled to reclaim the … |
| International travel | September 18 | The international travel traffic light system of restrictions put in place to protect public health … |
| Safety at School | September 14 | Safety mitigations to keep children, young people and staff safe in schools will be extended … |
| Covid Booster Jabs | September 14 | The NHS is preparing to offer Covid booster jabs from next week. Those eligible for … |
| Vaccination 12 -15 years old | September 14 | The vaccination of 12 -15 years old is to go ahead in Scotland with one … |
| Support NHS Highlands | September 10 | NHS Highland is appealing to the public for its support and understanding as we continue … |
| Vaccination Passports | September 9 | People in Scotland will need proof they have been fully vaccinated in order to attend … |
| Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund | September 9 | Round 2 of the COVID-19 Marine and Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund specifically supports Scottish-based businesses … |
| Long COVID Support Fund | September 9 | Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has announced a new £10 million Long COVID Support Fund to … |
| Wearing a mask | September 6 | Abuse directed at retail and bar staff who ask customers to comply with the law … |
| Third jab for people with weakened Immune systems | September 2 | Half a million people with severely weakened immune systems are to be offered third Covid … |
| Travel to Portugal | September 2 | Travellers from the UK to Portugal will not need to be fully vaccinated to avoid … |
| CalMac urges passengers to wear face coverings | August 30 | As cases of covid continue to rise in Scotland, CalMac passengers are being urged to … |
| First Minister’s Statement 27 August | August 27 | The number of cases in Scotland 6,835 positive cases in the last 24 hours. [Up … |
| International travel changes | August 26 | Canada and Denmark are among seven countries moving to the green list in the latest … |
| Vigilance urged as schools feel impact of COVID increase | August 25 | From NHS Highland As confirmed cases of COVID rise across the NHS Highland area, local … |
| A COVID-19 Inquiry for Scotland | August 24 | Feedback sought on draft aims and principles. The Scottish Government is inviting views on the … |
| Caution urged as cases increase | August 20 | Issued by NHS Highland Members of the public across Highland, Argyll and Bute are being … |
| Pandemic has “shifted the fiscal landscape”. | August 19 | New figures highlight the impact coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on the economy and public spending … |
| COVID Recovery consultation | August 18 | A new consultation launched today will seek the public’s views on legislative reform to support … |
| Vaccination Clinics – Help Needed | August 12 | If you are running a shop, a restaurant, bar or a community hall then we … |
| Covid Hardship Fund approved for Businesses | August 12 | Local businesses affected by the covid pandemic can soon apply for covid-recovery grants from a … |
| Early learning and childcare (ELC) services | August 12 | This guidance is for the early learning and childcare (ELC) sector, and aims to help … |
| Next Vaccination Clinics | August 11 | Sunday 15 August 11.00 – 18.00 Monday 16 August 10.30 – 16.30 Mull & Iona … |
| Caution urged as restrictions relaxed | August 11 | As people across Highland, Argyll and Bute start to enjoy their new freedoms with restrictions … |
| Workplace testing rolled out | August 11 | Organisations with ten or more employees can now sign up for asymptomatic workplace testing as … |
| Scotland Loves Local £10 million fund launched | August 9 | Projects aiming to help transform towns and neighbourhoods could apply to a new £10 million … |
| Free flu vaccine for more people | August 8 | More people than ever in Scotland will be offered the free flu vaccine to help … |
| Two metre physical distancing will remain in health care | August 7 | Safeguard will remain under review as NHS remobilises. Physical distancing will remain in place at … |
| Changes to Travel Restrictions | August 5 | Arrivals from France to Scotland will no longer need to quarantine if they are fully … |
| Vaccinating Teenagers | August 4 | All 16 and 17-year-olds in the UK should be offered a first dose of the … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legal Aid Support and Recovery Business Fund | August 4 | Apply to the Legal Aid Business Support and Recovery Fund which provides grants to the … |
| Vaccinations for young people with certain conditions | August 2 | Children and young people aged 12-17 from key groups to be offered COVID-19 vaccine. Young … |
| Covid-19 Micro Grants Fund for Village Halls and Community Organisations. | July 29 | Argyll and Bute Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new Covid-19 Micro … |
| Pregnancy & Vaccination | July 28 | The Scottish Government – in line with advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and … |
| Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – 5th grant | July 26 | Check if you can claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme … |
| Support for industry impacted by Brexit and Covid-19 | July 26 | Funding of £1.8 million will help Scottish seafood businesses recover from the severe economic impacts … |
| Changes are being made to self-isolation rules | July 23 | Changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of COVID cases to allow … |
| Collect a PCR Covid test kit from Craignure Fire Station by Appointment | July 20 | As of tomorrow morning 9.30 – 10.30 you can collect a PCR Covid test kit … |
| Balearic Islands removed from travel green list | July 15 | Rising case rates have led the Balearic Islands to be removed from the international travel … |
| Asymptomatic testing team – Aros Hall until 17th July | July 14 | IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ISLE OF MULL Don’t forget, if you live on the Isle of … |
| Campaign to treat Argyll and Bute with care | July 14 | Businesses large and small can get behind a new campaign to ensure locals, visitors and … |
| Mainland Scotland – Changes 19 July | July 13 | Mainland Scotland will move to Level 0 on Monday 19 July. Mull & Iona are … |
| Nearly all restrictions will be lifted in England on 19 July | July 12 | The following is only applicable in England but is posted because of our connections and … |
| Creative Scotland Open Fund for Sustaining Creative Development | July 8 | Funding of between £1,000 and £100,000 is available for individual creatives and arts organisations to … |
| UK Government next steps | July 5 | The United Kingdom government will make a final decision on July 12th. This applies to … |
| Business rates relief | July 3 | The Scottish Government has introduced extra rates relief discounts to help owners of certain non-domestic … |
| Travel restrictions between Scotland and parts of north west England are to be lifted | June 30 | A temporary travel restriction between Scotland and parts of north west England is to be … |
| Online portal for Personal Assistants to claim ‘Thank you Payment’ | June 30 | A special online portal has been launched for more than 10,000 Personal Assistants across Scotland … |
| UK Travel Changes | June 29 | A temporary travel restriction between Scotland and parts of north west England is to be … |
| Registering for a coronavirus vaccine | June 29 | You are eligible to register for vaccination using this service if you: are over the … |
| International Travel changes | June 25 | THE GOOD NEWS … Added to the green list from 4am on 30 June are: … |
| Pay VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19) | June 23 | Find out how to pay VAT payments deferred between 20 March and 30 June 2020. … |
| Review of physical distancing in Scotland – June 2021 | June 23 | Sets out the outcome of a review of physical distancing in public places, taking account … |
| Strategic Framework – June 22 2021 | June 23 | Sets out how and why our COVID-19 response strategy will change in light of new … |
| Vaccination status record | June 17 | Your vaccination status is a record of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations you have received. Your … |
| Compulsory Vaccination of Care Home workers – No Plans | June 16 | The Scottish government has said it is not planning to make the vaccination of care … |
| Vaccination Clinics 12 & 13 June | June 11 | IMPORTANT message from NHS Highland Kate MacCallum regarding under 40 Pfizer vaccines Due to being … |
| Financial support for school costs and healthy foods | June 1 | Low income parents are being encouraged to apply for the financial support they are eligible … |
| New £3 million fund to help industry rebuild. | May 28 | Tourism organisations will be able to apply for funding to promote key visitor destinations in … |
| UK Travel Guidance | May 25 | The UK Travel guidance was updated on 21 May but without an offficial announcement. It … |
| COVID-19 vaccination status scheme launches | May 19 | Measure will provide confirmation of vaccination when required for foreign travel. A service that allows … |
| Missed vaccination appointment? | May 18 | Call for those who missed vaccine appointments to come forward. Anyone who was part of … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) stadia and live events guidance | May 14 | The Scottish Government have published guidance on how businesses and events should assess the number … |
| Significant easing of restrictions | May 11 | People will be able to hug their loved ones and meet in private homes as … |
| Calculating physical distancing capacity in public settings | April 26 | Guidance on how to work out the maximum number of people who can physically distance … |
| Check In Scotland | April 26 | New service to enable faster contact tracing of COVID-19 cases. A new digital service to … |
| Guidance on angling | April 25 | The First Minister has announced further easing of travel restrictions from Friday 16 April 2021 and of other … |
| Regular rapid testing for everyone | April 25 | Free lateral flow test kits will be available for anyone without symptoms. From tomorrow (Monday) … |
| Visiting Hospitals in Glasgow | April 23 | We are pleased to let you know in line with restrictions easing and the announcement … |
| Help for businesses – Discretionary Fund 2 launches | April 23 | The Discretionary Fund phase 2 is now open and available to small businesses and the … |
| Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Complex | April 23 | Due to major capital works commencing on site , the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Complex (including our … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Close contact services | April 23 | Information for people who provide close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and beauticians on … |
| Free lateral flow covid test | April 23 | As a Community Pharmacy we have been asked for the free lateral flow Covid tests … |
| Scottish Enterprise – Information for Businesses | April 22 | The Scottish Enterprise website has a wide range of information inclusing a section on Operating … |
| Tourism and Hospitality sector guidance – Revised | April 17 | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Pharmacy – End of the Delivery Service | April 16 | With the further lifting of covid restrictions next Friday will be the end of the … |
| Funding Updates | April 16 | Outdoor Community Play Fund The Outdoor Community Play Fund for 2021-22 is now open. Grants … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): local protection levels | April 14 | https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/ https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-protection-levels/ … |
| Check in Scotland | April 13 | The Check in Scotland app has been developed by NHS Scotland as part of Test … |
| Travelling around Scotland | April 2 | The Scottish Government has confirmed the travel guidance. If you live in: Na h-Eileannan an … |
| Mull & Iona Medical Group | April 1 | PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE Mull & Iona Medical group will be CLOSED for the public holidays … |
| Bunessan Easter Runs | March 31 | Due to the continued, though, hopefully easing of, the current restrictions, the Bunessan Easter Runs … |
| Food bank | March 31 | The Mull and Iona Pantry – Food bank – will be closed for one week … |
| Places of worship in Level 4 can reopen from Friday | March 24 | People living in all parts of Scotland will be able to attend places of worship … |
| £25 million for tourism recovery | March 24 | Holiday vouchers, discounts for days out and a marketing fund are included in a new … |
| Western Isles to move to level three | March 23 | The Western Isles are to move back to level three Covid restrictions from 18:00 on … |
| Your Guide to Mental Health Organisations & Support Groups | March 22 | Our goal is to provide information on mental health resources available to those living in … |
| Mull Highland Games – 2021 Postponed | March 21 | It is with much regret that the Mull Highland Games Committee have decided to cancel … |
| MCC Statement on Lockdown Easing | March 21 | When the Scottish Government announced the update to the Strategic Framework on Tuesday, it was … |
| Third Sector Growth Fund | March 21 | A new £30 million fund is being established to support small businesses within the third … |
| Parents question safety of Tobermory High School | March 20 | Mull Community Council has written to the Argyll and Bute Education Service about concerns expressed … |
| EU states to resume AstraZeneca vaccine rollout | March 19 | The EU’s leading states are to restart their roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after … |
| Supporting rural tourism | March 19 | More seasonal rangers, temporary toilets, car parking and campervan facilities will help rural areas to … |
| Free support & guidance to help your business right now | March 18 | On March 16th, the Scottish Government released a timetable for easing restrictions, summarising the route … |
| Vaccine side effects: My experience of them and what they mean | March 17 | I was over the moon to get vaccinated. I’ve covered the coronavirus pandemic, including the … |
| ScotRail to be nationalised | March 17 | Scotland’s train services are to be run by a public sector body, the Scottish government … |
| Timetable of easing Lockdown – Indicative Dates | March 16 | Download this timetable 2 April Lifting the ‘Stay at Home’ requirement and replacing it with … |
| Support for Ports and Harbours Update | March 13 | Funding for ports and harbours was announced as part of a package of support by Fisheries … |
| All Scottish councils agree to tax freeze | March 12 | All of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have frozen council tax rates at last year’s levels. … |
| Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers | March 6 | Funding is available to support freelance creative professionals working in the arts and creative sector … |
| Supporting Communities Fund – funding for community groups | March 6 | The Council’s Supporting Communities Fund is currently open (closing 20th March) and community groups can … |
| Home Buyers | March 4 | A tax cut for Scottish house buyers will end as planned on 1 April, despite … |
| Budget 2021 – UK Government | March 3 | Coronavirus support Furlough to be extended until the end of September Government to continue paying … |
| Community Nurses on foot to vaccinate residents | February 26 | Isle of Mull District Nurse Moira Westland and Staff Nurse Cara Donnelly have recently been … |
| Support for Health and Social Care staff | February 26 | Health and social care professionals will have access to a new specialist service offering confidential … |
| Compliance self-assessment tool | February 25 | Tool to assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 control measures within your workplace. “We appreciate that … |
| Argyll and Bute HSCP | February 25 | Craignure Slipway will be temporarily closed on the 6th and 7th March. During this time … |
| Argyll & Bute – Business discretionary fund now open | February 24 | The fund is open to any small businesses and the self-employed based in Argyll and … |
| Scotland Key Facts 2021 | February 24 | Rural Scotland Key Facts 2021 compares and contrasts circumstances in remote and accessible rural areas … |
| The Route Map out of Restrictions | February 23 | The route map has been announced by the First Minister. Dates are indicative and not … |
| England – Easing of Restrictions | February 22 | Step 1, part 1 – on 8 March All pupils and college students return fully, … |
| Further funding released for the Tourism Sector | February 17 | Please find details in link of further funding released for the Tourism Sector and being … |
| Rate Relief extended | February 17 | Extra money for mental health, education and tackling poverty. Retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation businesses … |
| New Covid-19 Volunteering Opportunities | February 17 | Argyll and Bute HSCP, the British Red Cross Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface and … |
| Guidance on schools reopening | February 16 | This guidance has been issued in response to the First Minister’s statement to Parliament on … |
| More business support now live | February 16 | £60 million for newly self-employed, close contact businesses and driving instructors. Two funds to support … |
| Travel from Abroad | February 11 | Everyone arriving in Scotland on an international flight from next Monday will have to quarantine … |
| Wildfires – Increased risk | February 11 | There has been a serious wildfire on Benbecula which has seen firefighters working through the … |
| Increased support for childminders | February 10 | Payments will support business sustainability. Grants of £750 are being paid to all registered childminders … |
| Ferry Changes, Craignure – Oban 6-7 March | February 9 | Argyll and Bute Council will carry out essential maintenance works to the Craignure linkspan over … |
| Seafood Producers Resilience Fund | February 6 | Support for eligible shellfish catchers and producers, in addition to trout farmers who have faced … |
| Bounce Back Loans | February 6 | Small firms are to get more time to repay state-backed loans taken out to help … |
| Expansion of Coronavirus testing | February 2 | The First Minister has announced that – The regular testing of healthcare workers will be … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Island Equivalent Payment | February 1 | The island equivalent payment recognises that while islands face a lower level of restrictions, there … |
| The Scottish Budget | January 28 | In Numbers The Scottish economy is now 7.1% smaller than it was pre-Covid-19. The UK … |
| Supporting the wedding sector | January 25 | Increased fund to go live this week. A £25 million fund to support the wedding … |
| Support for the tourism and events sector | January 22 | Some of you may already be aware of these but for those that are not, … |
| If not now, when? | January 21 | Social Renewal Advisory Board report: January 2021 The Social Renewal Advisory Board was set up … |
| Protecting Scottish shop workers from abuse | January 20 | New legislation has been passed to protect Scottish shop workers from abuse from customers. The … |
| Vaccinations on Mull | January 18 | From the end of January supplies of the Astrazeneca Oxford vaccine will be arriving on Mull … |
| Business Interuption Insurance | January 15 | Tens of thousands of small businesses will receive insurance payouts covering losses from the first … |
| Shielding social care workers support scheme | January 13 | You may be eligible to apply for a lump sum back payment if you are … |
| DigitalBoost Development Grant – Now Open For Applications | January 12 | Main Web Site CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS The DigitalBoost Development Grant Fund is now open (as … |
| Craignure – Oban Ferry & Scotrail | January 11 | Scotrail have provided their next batch of timetables which will operate from 13 December 2020 … |
| Extending support for hospitality, retail and leisure | January 11 | A significant top-up to the grant support available for hospitality, retail and leisure businesses across … |
| The Argyll and Bute Flexible Food Fund | January 11 | Argyll and Bute Council has launched a new fund aimed at tackling financial insecurity for … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland | January 9 | Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test, how to get tested … |
| College and university returns postponed | January 8 | University students will be taught online throughout January and February, with the vast majority not … |
| Business Support | January 8 | Information from Argyll & Bute Council If your business is required to close by law, … |
| Pre-departure coronavirus testing | January 8 | New public health requirements. Passengers travelling to Scotland from abroad will be required to have … |
| The Covid-19 Vaccine Communication Handbook | January 8 | The Covid-19 Vaccine Communication Handbook sets out the facts about the vaccines, highlighting how they … |
| Support for businesses | January 8 | Information from Argyll & Bute Council If your business is required to close by law, … |
| Business Support – January 5th | January 5 | Businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure will receive new grants to help them keep afloat … |
| Updated guidance for the safe running of organised activities for children … | January 4 | … and young people during lockdown. Updated guidance for the safe running of organised activities … |
| Information on the New Restrictions (Mainland) – 5th January | January 4 | The restrctions announced by the First Minister apply to all of mainland Scotalnd (currently in … |
| EU-UK negotiations: Analysis | December 31 | Summary of the Implications for Scotland of the EU-UK future relationship agreement On 24 December, … |
| 21 December – Borders closing | December 21 | A number of Countries are closing borders to flights from the UK. These include India, … |
| Furlough scheme extended | December 17 | The Chancellor has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April … |
| Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease | December 14 | Avian influenza (bird flu) mainly affects birds. It can also affect humans and other mammals. … |
| Care home vaccinations to start this week | December 13 | Residents of homes for older people in Scotland will begin to receive the Pfizer vaccine … |
| Travel Guidance – Update & Current Guides | December 10 | A ban on travel to and from Jersey is being introduced following a significant increase … |
| Travel to the EU from January 1st | December 10 | The European Commission has confirmed reports that a ban on travel to the EU because … |
| New Financial Support | December 9 | Businesses across Scotland will benefit from a new £185 million package of targeted coronavirus (COVID-19) … |
| Staggered return to campus for university students | December 8 | Further COVID testing before restart of new term. Universities will stagger the return of undergraduate … |
| Next year’s Higher and Advanced Highers exams are to be cancelled | December 8 | Education Secretary John Swinney said that the decision was based on the disruption that Covid … |
| In Brief – New Levels from Friday 11 December | December 8 | Level 3 Restrictions at this level see cafes, pubs and restaurants allowed to open until … |
| Mull Medical Group 60+ Flu Clinics | December 8 | Salen Surgery – Friday 11th December 11am to 4pm Tobermory Surgery – Tuesday 15th December … |
| ASSC – Guidance | December 4 | The ASSC (Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers) have received further guidance from the Scottish Government. … |
| No extension to School Holidays | December 3 | The first minister confirms there will be no extension to Scotland’s school Christmas holidays. Talks had … |
| Holiday Accomodation & Festive Bubbles | December 3 | The ASSC have received the following clarification from the Scottish Government: “We’re sorry to come … |
| First Scottish vaccinations on Tuesday 8 December | December 2 | The first minister expects vaccines to be delivered over the course of December and this … |
| Review of Protection Levels | December 1 | The Scottish government is not proposing any immediate changes today to the Covid-19 alert levels. … |
| £500 bonus for health and social care staff | December 1 | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today announced a one-off payment for Scotland’s lifesavers and care-givers … |
| More people can claim Self-Isolation Support Grant | November 30 | The first minister turns to the eligibility for the self-isolation support grant of £500. Ms … |
| Guidance for students returning home | November 25 | Plans for mass testing of asymptomatic students. Students travelling home at the end of term … |
| International Travel – changes | November 25 | Quarantine rules are changing. From 15 December passengers returning to the UK from high-risk countries … |
| Guidance for the Festive period | November 24 | Between 23 – 27 December, you can form a “bubble” of up to three households. … |
| Calmac Ferry Timetable change | November 20 | From Tuesday 24th November, there will be changes to the timetable. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and … |
| Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Grant | November 20 | This application process is now open, and will close on the 18th December 2020 at … |
| Travel Exceptions November 19 | November 19 | Exceptions This is a list of limited exceptions from the guidance not to travel into … |
| Calmac – 27th November to 19th December | November 17 | During this period, 27th November to 19th December, MV Isle of Arran will be covering … |
| News Summary 17 November | November 17 | 19 council areas see no change to their levels this week. 2 areas, East Lothian … |
| Scottish Child Payment – Details | November 12 | What is Scottish Child Payment? It’s a new payment for families on certain benefits or … |
| Helping students home at the end of term | November 11 | Plans to support students to return safely. Thousands of students in Scotland will be tested … |
| Supporting the Langoustine sector | November 9 | £1 million assistance for new group. A new resilience group has been granted £1 million … |
| Renewable heat scheme for homeowners | November 9 | Support to reduce energy usage. A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and … |
| Germany & Sweden – Travellers must quarantine for 14 days | November 6 | Quarantine for travellers arriving from Germany and Sweden Travellers arriving in Scotland from Germany and … |
| Furlough Scheme extended and other measures | November 5 | Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he will extend the furlough scheme across the UK … |
| Support for the Self Employed | November 2 | The self-employed will be able to claim state aid of up to 80% of profits, … |
| New benefit system to offer short term assistance | November 2 | Payment introduced to protect people when challenging benefit decisions. People challenging disability benefit decisions will … |
| Mortgage holidays extended | November 2 | Mortgage payment holidays are being extended for homeowners financially affected by the pandemic. The scheme … |
| Credit card freeze extended | November 2 | Payment holidays on credit cards, car finance, personal loans and pawned goods have been extended … |
| Updated schools guidance | October 31 | Strengthened safety measures for pupils and staff. Guidance on school safety has been updated to … |
| Hardship grants open to licensed sports and social clubs | October 31 | The Economy Secretary has confirmed eligibility for more licensed businesses required by law to close … |
| Face covering exemption cards launched | October 29 | Supporting everyone to feel safer. The Scottish Government has produced a face covering exemption card, … |
| Hospitality provisions – changes to current restrictions | October 27 | The new levels framework will increase the opportunity for hospitality businesses to operate during different … |
| Proposals for Tourism recovery | October 24 | Taskforce recommendations published. The Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce has published its recommendations for supporting the … |
| Halloween and Bonfire Night | October 24 | Families and children are being urged to avoid guising this Halloween to minimise the risk … |
| New Strategic Framework document | October 23 | This document sets out our strategic approach to suppress the virus to the lowest possible … |
| Business Financial Support – Update 23 October | October 23 | The First Minister has said that some restrictions on business are likely to be necessary … |
| Shielding Update – 23 October | October 23 | The First Minister has advised that anyone who was shielding should follow, as a minimum, … |
| Financial Support | October 22 | The UK Government has announced new support for businesses. 1) Grants for businesses affected by … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Restrictions Fund | October 20 | Eligibility and how to apply for a share of the £40 million fund to support … |
| Self-Isolation Support Grant | October 14 | Nobody should be forced to choose between doing the right thing, and being able to … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test and Protect | October 13 | Test and Protect, Scotland’s approach to implementing the ‘test, trace, isolate, support strategy’, is a public … |
| 12 October- English Area Restrictions | October 12 | These are details of which areas are subject to which alert level in England The … |
| Visiting times extended for friends and family. | October 12 | Care home residents and their family and friends will soon be able to enjoy longer … |
| New Financial Support for Businesses | October 9 | The UK government will pay two-thirds of the wages of staff in pubs, restaurants and … |
| COVID-19 Winter Hardship Fund | October 8 | Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, this coming winter will be very challenging for many … |
| Building Back Better – Online community forum launches | October 8 | Communities across Argyll and Bute continue to play a significant part in the response to … |
| Revised Retail Sector Guidance | October 8 | Guidance for the retail sector, including close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and beauty … |
| School Exams Update | October 7 | The Scottish Government has announced that – National 5 exams will be cancelled and replaced … |
| Your views needed on Amenity services | October 5 | Argyll and Bute’s council has to identify options to meet a projected budget gap of … |
| Guidance – Organised activities for children and young people. | October 5 | Comprehensive Guidance has been revised and updated [05 October] Available here: Scottish Government Mother/baby groups … |
| A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful – Closed from mid-afternoon on Saturday | October 3 | BEAR Scotland teams are on standby for heavy rain across much of Scotland this weekend … |
| Advice for animal owners | October 2 | Advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on looking after the health and welfare of … |
| Flu DROP IN clinic further information | September 29 | Please direct any queries to the surgery by phoning 01688 302 013/ 302 109. We … |
| Mull and Iona Pantry | September 29 | Mull and Iona Pantry will be closed from Thursday 1st October – Wednesday 14th October. … |
| Community food-growing spaces | September 29 | This guidance applies to outdoor community food-growing sites. This includes all forms of community food-growing … |
| Rebuilding a fairer Scotland after COVID-19 | September 28 | Expertise and experience wanted to help tackle poverty and inequality. Ideas are being gathered to … |
| Student Guidance | September 27 | The Scottish government has just issued updated guidance that students can return to their family homes (previously … |
| Priority post boxes for Covid19 test kits | September 25 | Priority post boxes for Covid19 test kits are.. Salen Pillar box (outside Spar shop) Aros … |
| Help shape a fairer recovery | September 25 | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Supporting people and communities – call for ideas Community groups and organisations can … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | September 25 | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| New Government Support announced | September 24 | The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today outlined additional government support to provide certainty to businesses and … |
| Flu Clinics – Mull & Iona Medical Group | September 24 | We are now able to release the dates for our proposed flu clinics. If you … |
| New measures – Self Catering | September 24 | From Friday 25 September, people from more than one household (or extended household) must not … |
| A83 has Reopened | September 23 | The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful reopened under traffic light control this morning … |
| New Measures – Document links | September 22 | If you want to read in more depth the links below will connect you to … |
| New Measures to drive down infection rate | September 22 | Further measures to protect the population from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been announced … |
| A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful – Reopens Wednesday | September 22 | The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful is expected to reopen under traffic light … |
| Monday 21st September – Briefings | September 21 | There have been significant Press conferences this morning. Chief Scientific Officer of the United Kingdom, … |
| New Restrictions in England | September 18 | ‘Major increase’ in Covid cases in north-west England, Yorkshire and parts of the Midlands In … |
| Travel – Quarantine changes | September 18 | People arriving in England and Scotland from Singapore and Thailand will not have to quarantine … |
| A83 – Rest and Be Thankful – update | September 18 | Clearance work continues at Rest and Be Thankful following landslide The repair of damage to … |
| North East England – Restrictions confirmed | September 17 | The Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, North and South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham council areas will … |
| Calmac Winter Time tables – Bookings Open | September 16 | Booking for the Winter timetable is now open. Calmac Winter Time … |
| Old Military Road reopened | September 16 | The road used to divert traffic past a landslide at the Rest and Be Thankful … |
| Small businesses – Insurance Claims | September 15 | Small businesses in the UK have been thrown a lifeline after London’s High Court ruled some … |
| Roads Update | September 15 | The Old Military Road local diversion route has reopened this morning, Tuesday, following the completion … |
| Building resilience for island communities | September 14 | Island communities will benefit from a £2 million programme of locally-led green projects designed to … |
| Further quarantine measures introduced for travellers | September 11 | Quarantine required for Hungary and La Réunion travel, while Sweden added to exemption list. Travellers … |
| Changes to Rules 10 September | September 10 | The following changes have a confirmed date of Monday 14 September but we are encouraged … |
| Protect Scotland – New App details | September 10 | The Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is a free, mobile phone … |
| Keep Argyll & Bute out of Lockdown | September 9 | With the number of positive Covid-19 cases rising in Scotland, it’s important we work together … |
| Mobile Testing – Week 7th September | September 8 | Community Testing for Covid-19 in mainland Argyll & Bute Schedule from 8 September 2020 Accessing … |
| Extended restrictions – Renfrewshire & East Dunbartonshire | September 7 | Due to a continued rise in #coronavirus cases in the West of Scotland, we are extending restrictions … |
| CalMac Support for Customers with Urgent Medical Appointments | September 4 | CalMac have introduced a new Urgent Medical Appointments Protocol to support island residents traveling to … |
| Portugal – Arrivals will have to self-isolate | September 3 | Passengers arriving in Scotland from Portugal after 04:00 on Saturday will have to self-isolate for … |
| Help for childcare providers | September 3 | Transitional Support Fund opens to help protect from COVID-19. Applications are now open for funding … |
| Automatic delivery of prescriptions ending 14th September | September 3 | Automatic delivery of prescriptions ending 14th September Due to the reductions in lockdown restrictions the … |
| Sign up for home insulation scheme | September 1 | Argyll and Bute residents have the opportunity to make their homes warmer, more energy efficient … |
| Travellers from Greece will have to self-isolate from Thursday | September 1 | Travellers from Greece will be required to self-isolate at home for 14 days on arrival … |
| Restrictions introduced across West of Scotland | September 1 | Indoor gatherings limited in Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire. Following an increase in the … |
| Living Well Grants – Argyll & Bute HSCP | September 1 | Argyll & Bute HSCP have launched year 2 of the Living Well (Self Management grants) … |
| Free debt advice expanded | August 31 | More people will be able to benefit from free debt advice following investment from the … |
| Extra support for families of disabled children | August 31 | The Scottish Government will lay legislation to enable delivery of the new Child Winter Heating … |
| Scottish culture and heritage – Emergency funding announced | August 28 | Culture and heritage sectors are to benefit from a £59 million funding package to protect … |
| Fishing Boats – After Brexit | August 28 | Owners are being urged to register their fishing vessels as food businesses, and have them … |
| Travel Changes from 04.00 Saturday | August 28 | Travellers from the Czech Republic & Jamaica will be required to quarantinemfrom 4.00am Saturday. Source: … |
| Check if you can claim a grant … | August 28 | … through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme. If you’re self-employed or a member of a … |
| Police given powers to break up large houseparties | August 27 | Police Scotland granted powers to break up large house parties. Restrictions on social gatherings will … |
| Scottish secondary school pupils will have to wear face coverings … | August 25 | Scottish secondary school pupils will have to wear face coverings in corridors, communal areas and … |
| Events sector guidance | August 24 | There have been numerous updates to the Events Sector guidance. Document Published 23 August. Available … |
| Country Travel rules – 20 August | August 20 | A significant rise in the number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Austria, Croatia, Switzerland … |
| Gyms etc – 31 August | August 20 | Gyms, swimming pools and indoor sports courts can now reopen from 31 August. For indoors … |
| Delivering R100 (Superfast broadband access for all) | August 18 | Voucher scheme to ensure superfast broadband access for all. Details of a voucher scheme to … |
| Advice for unpaid carers | August 17 | This guidance is for anyone who cares for a friend or family member who, due … |
| France – Quarantine for arrivals from 04.00 am Saturday [UK Government] | August 13 | The UK & Scottish governments have removed France from the Covid-19 travel corridor list. The … |
| Road surfacing work starting 19th August | August 12 | Capital surfacing works will start next week on Mull. The roads affected will be… B8073 Killiemore … |
| Aberdeen – Restrictions continue | August 12 | People in Aberdeen City are asked not to travel more than 5 miles for leisure, … |
| West Coast Motors – Service update from 12 August | August 11 | From Wednesday 12 August 2020 service across the network will increase as the schools begin … |
| Face Covering Exempt Card | August 10 | If you spot someone carrying a face covering exempt card, please be aware that they … |
| Care home visiting expanded | August 8 | Care home residents will be able to receive more outdoor visitors from Monday, 10 August, … |
| Tobermory – Kilchoan Ferry – Supplemetary information | August 7 | Last Updated: 07 Aug 2020 Due to limited passenger numbers on the vessel, all passengers … |
| Changes in Face Covering Guidance – 7 August | August 7 | Face coverings are currently mandatory in shops and on public transport. The first minister said … |
| From 14 August – Collecting contact details manadatory for Hospitality Businesses | August 7 | From Friday 14 August, it will be mandatory for hospitality businesses to collect customer details. … |
| Tobermory – Kilchoan Ferry | August 6 | Thursday 6th August Due to a technical problem, all sailings on the Tobermory- Kilchoan route … |
| Back to school travel guidance | August 5 | As schools return find out more about the measures West Coast Motors have put in … |
| Aberdeen – New Restrictions | August 5 | ABERDEEN The Scottish government, in line with the local health team and Aberdeen City Council, … |
| A83 Road Closure | August 5 | 09.00 5th August Update The A83 remains CLOSED in both directions between Rest and be … |
| Give your views on housing in Argyll and Bute | August 4 | Residents in Argyll and Bute are being asked to say what matters most to them … |
| Oban – Craignure | 10 August – 18 October 2020 Timetable | August 3 | Check the service status of this route before you travel Calmac have published the next … |
| Restrictions in the North West – Holidays | August 3 | The following is from the official Government Guidelines on the new restrictions in the North … |
| Tobermory Open Air Producers Market – 11-2 Every Monday | August 2 | Tobermory Open Air Producers Market every Monday 11-2 pm selling the best of locally grown … |
| Round & About – August Issue – Available Now | August 1 | The August issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Past … |
| Travel to North West of England | July 31 | People living in Scotland are being advised to avoid travel to areas in northern England … |
| Contact Tracing | July 31 | Contact tracing is a process for identifying people at risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection because … |
| Calmac Update – 30 July | July 30 | Following further discussions with Transport Scotland, Calmac are pleased to update that from 31 July customers will be … |
| Childcare & Schools | July 30 | The Scottish Government has confirmed that pupils in Scotland will return to school from 11 … |
| News Update 30 July | July 30 | Headlines A Scottish government assessment confirms that pupils will return to school full time from … |
| Self Isolation period increased | July 30 | People who test positive for coronavirus or show symptoms in the UK must now self-isolate … |
| Hotel Recovery Programme | July 29 | A £14 million Hotel Recovery Programme will help to secure up to 3,000 jobs at … |
| Coronavirus Support Scheme for Self-catering Businesses | July 29 | The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support Scheme for Self-Catering Businesses provides financial help for self-catering businesses across … |
| 10 Covid-19 Scams to watch out for | July 29 | 1. Fake government emails offering grants of up to £7,500. Clicking on the links allows … |
| NHS Pharmacy First Scotland: information for patients | July 29 | What is NHS Pharmacy First Scotland? NHS Pharmacy First Scotland is an NHS service provided by your local community pharmacy (a … |
| Advice on how to travel safely | July 29 | Transport Scotland has produced comprehensive advice on How to Travel Safely There are dedicated sections … |
| Are you eligible for help towards your child’s school meals and clothing? | July 28 | Parents in Argyll and Bute are being invited to find out whether or not they … |
| Funding to support Events | July 26 | A funding package of £10 million has been established to help the events sector recover … |
| Bus Timetables | July 26 | West Coast Motor’s new timetables are available on their website. 494 Tobermory to Calgary 95/ … |
| Quarantine – reimposed on arrivals from Spain | July 25 | “Having reviewed the latest data earlier today, @scotgov is also reimposing 14 day quarantine for … |
| Advice to animal owners | July 24 | Advice to owners of pets, companion animals and livestock who may be required to self-isolate … |
| Mull and Iona Vets Covid-19 Update: | July 24 | As always, in case of emergency or if urgent attention or advice is required we … |
| Mull Music Festival – Postponed until April 2021 | July 23 | “Unfortunately we are going to have to put the brakes on our October Mull Music … |
| Changes to Shielding from 23 July | July 23 | From tomorrow if you are shielding you may: meet with up to eight people indoors … |
| Guidance for homeworking | July 23 | This guidance is intended to support employers and the self-employed with the continuation of homeworking. … |
| Guidance for caravan sites and holiday parks | July 23 | As from 15th July, most holiday accommodation, including caravan sites and campsites, is permitted to … |
| Calmac Update 21 July | July 21 | Following further discussions with Transport Scotland, we are pleased to update that from 22 July customers will … |
| COVID-19 testing for under-fives | July 21 | Children under the age of five who are displaying potential coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms will be … |
| Updated Guidance – 20 July | July 20 | The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance for the following Events Sector guidance – Multiple … |
| Quarantine rules lifted for Spain | July 20 | Travellers arriving from mainland and islands exempt from quarantine requirements. Border health measures requiring people … |
| Retail sector guidance – Revised | July 17 | Guidance for the retail sector, including close contact services such as hairdressers and barbers, which … |
| Agriculture loan scheme launches | July 17 | Loans aim to maintain cash flow for farmers and crofters during COVID-19 crisis. A loan … |
| Support for childcare sector | July 16 | Transitional Support Fund announced. Funding of £11.2m is being made available to support childcare providers … |
| Updated Guidance for Funeral Services | July 15 | This guidance explains what restrictions are currently in place for funeral services and wider public … |
| Test and Protect – Multi-sector guidance | July 14 | Test and Protect – Multi-sector guidance on collection of customer and visitor contact details – … |
| Breast Cancer Screening to resume | July 13 | The Breast Screening Programme which was paused in March because of coronavirus (COVID-19) is to … |
| Small and micro businesses guidance for safe re-opening | July 13 | This guidance is to help micro (less than 10 employees) and small (less than 50 … |
| Visiting family and friends in hospital | July 12 | People in hospital who do not have coronavirus (COVID-19) will be able to have a … |
| Safety Rules for the Kilchoan, Lochaline or Iona ferry. | July 11 | For the Duration of the crossing, the following safety rules apply You MUST remain in … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | July 11 | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Guidance for Hairdressers and barbers | July 11 | Guidance published to ensure safe return for salons. [Full Guidance here] Hairdressers and barbers are … |
| Public Toilets Reopening – Update | July 10 | The council is working hard to align itself to the Scottish Government’s road map to … |
| Guidance on moving home | July 10 | The Guidance on moving home has been updated. This guidance contains advice to ensure that … |
| Childminder services guidance | July 10 | On 10 July Scotland entered Phase 3 of the route map for recovery from COVID-19. As … |
| Retail sector guidance | July 10 | Guidance for the retail sector including procedures for staff and customer safety and an operations … |
| Staying safe and protecting others – All the Rules! | July 10 | The Scottish Government has published the new rules on staying safe and protecting others to … |
| Help for homebuyers and employment support | July 10 | New initiatives to support homebuyers and help people into work or to re-train have been … |
| Calmac 9 July 2020 – Bookings and Physical Distancing | July 9 | Following discussions with Transport Scotland, Calmac are pleased to update that from 10 July customers … |
| Shielding Advice – From 10 July | July 9 | The advice is to keep shielding until at least 31 July 2020. From 10 July, … |
| Lockdown Changes – Update 9 July | July 9 | The following changes have been announced by the First Minister 10 July The general rules … |
| Visitor Charter | July 9 | PLAN AHEAD, BE PREPARED Marketing Mull and Iona (MMI) has prepared a Visitor Charter in … |
| Updated guidance for people with specific medical conditions | July 9 | The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance for people with specific medical conditions. These conditions … |
| Next steps for people shielding | July 8 | Pause on shielding to be considered. Advice for people who are shielding is to change … |
| Scotland Airbridges | July 8 | From Friday, travellers are exempt from quarantine rules when they arrive in Scotland from: Andorra, … |
| Summer Financial Statement – Key Points | July 8 | The Key points of the Summer Financial Statement from Rishi Sunak. Please note: Further detail … |
| Argyll & Bute Council – Visitors urged to use official campsites | July 7 | At this critical stage in the Scottish Government’s roadmap to further ease restrictions, it’s important … |
| Visiting Iona | July 7 | Iona has been a place of welcome and hospitality for centuries and as restrictions begin … |
| Guidance for museums, galleries and heritage attractions | July 6 | This guidance is for museums, galleries and heritage attractions It comes into effect immediately – … |
| Tourism and Hospitality sector guidance | July 4 | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally cancelled | July 4 | Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally cancelled Tobermory-based event cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainty Organisers committed … |
| Round & About – July Issue OUT NOW | July 3 | The July issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Community’ … |
| Second homes guidance – July 3 | July 3 | Overview Scotland’s route map for easing out of lockdown restrictions was published on 21 May 2020 … |
| Promoting the use of face masks in Argyll | July 3 | The Caring for People Tactical Partnership which was set up in response to the emergency … |
| Events Sector – Guidance | July 3 | This guidance is for the events sector – in particular organisers of events. It comes … |
| Mull & Iona Ferry Committee update | July 3 | The Mull & Iona Ferry Committee have responded to the newly published Calmac timetables which … |
| Staying Safe and protecting others (physical distancing) | July 3 | Rules on staying safe and protecting others to help protect the NHS and save lives. … |
| Caravan sites and holiday parks | July 2 | Guidance for campsites, holiday parks, caravan sites, motorhome hire businesses and their users. Who this … |
| Lockdown Update July 2 | July 2 | 2 Metres rule remains the overall advice. From the end of next week there may … |
| Calmac Ferry Timetables 1 July – 18 October | July 2 | These are the links to the Calmac Timetable Oban – Craignure 1 -14 July Oban … |
| Tobermory Harbour- Update 1 July | July 1 | Tobermory Harbour is currently working towards lifting restrictions to visiting vessels from 3rd July, as … |
| Small Business Support Grant | July 1 | The Small Business Support Grant closes on the 10th July – Small Businesses with a … |
| School Age Payment – Details | June 30 | The School Age Payment is part of Best Start Grant, a package of three payments … |
| Visiting patients in hospitals – 13 July | June 30 | From 13 July visiting to non-Covid areas of hospitals is to resume safely and on … |
| Guidance for Creative studios | June 30 | Guidance for the creative industries, in particular for providers and users of creative studios in … |
| Guidance for retail, tourism and hospitality customers | June 30 | Guidance for customers on how the retail experience in shops, tourism and hospitality businesses is … |
| Resuming cervical screening | June 29 | Patients whose appointments were cancelled can now contact GP practice. Some NHS Scotland national screening … |
| Guidance for private landlords and letting agents – Updated 29 June | June 29 | Updated Guidance has been issued by the Scottish Government 29 June Details and all guidance … |
| Guidance for businesses on physical distancing | June 29 | Guidance for businesses in Scotland on physical distancing and closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak. … |
| Brendan O’Hara – Question & Answers | June 29 | Mull Broadcasting was set up to provide entertainment by local people for local people during … |
| Opening public and customer toilets | June 28 | The opening of public toilets carries with it a risk of transmission of COVID-19 given … |
| Calmac Update – 26 June | June 27 | Calmac are pleased to now publish the next phase of our timetable. This will be … |
| Shopping scheme update – 26 June | June 26 | Thank you to everyone who has used the Mull Health shopping scheme during lockdown. As … |
| Second homes guidance – Updated 26 June | June 26 | Scotland’s route map for easing out of lockdown restrictions was published on 21 May 2020. This guidance … |
| New guidance for customers | June 26 | Nicola Sturgeon says all members of the public have a role to play in making … |
| Care Home Visits | June 25 | One nominated person will be able to visit a loved one in a care home … |
| Key Dates | June 25 | Indicative Phase 2 dates: 3 July – Travel distance limit for leisure will be lifted … |
| Money Worries? | June 24 | Are you worried about how to cope financially at the moment? Have you considered talking … |
| Calmac Statement – 24 June | June 24 | “We are currently operating an essential services timetable which will be in place until 30 … |
| Changes in Lockdown & Indicative dates | June 24 | People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with one other household indoors from … |
| Enhanced safety for health and social care staff | June 23 | Routine testing of workforce extended as more services resume. Staff who work in specialist cancer … |
| Schools to return full-time in August – if progress maintained | June 23 | Scottish schools are aiming to reopen full-time with no physical distancing in August if coronavirus … |
| Aquaculture Hardship Fund details | June 23 | To apply for a grant under the aquaculture hardship fund, applicants are required to demonstrate … |
| Guidance on moving home – From 29 June | June 23 | From 29 June 2020, all home moves are permitted, provided they can be carried out … |
| Second homes guidance – Coronavirus | June 23 | This guidance outlines how the phases in the route map apply to second homes. Please … |
| Urgent Dental care | June 22 | Urgent care to be made widely available. Dental practices can resume seeing see NHS patients … |
| NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect advice | June 21 | Information for households. Households will be sent information explaining how the Test and Protect system … |
| Restarting tourism safely – New Guidance | June 20 | New workplace guidance published. Guidance to support Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector to reopen safely … |
| Shopping Service | June 20 | There has been some concern expressed about the Shopping Service ending. There are no plans … |
| Calmac Update 19 June – Phase 2 | June 19 | Calmac will continue to operate an essential lifeline timetable until at least 30 June 2020. … |
| Coronavirus threat downgraded | June 19 | The UK’s coronavirus alert level has been downgraded from four to three, its chief medical … |
| Credt & Store cards – Payment Holiday Extension | June 19 | Banks have been told to give even more time to millions of people struggling with … |
| Funeral services in places of worship | June 19 | The Scottish Government understand that most faith and belief communities in Scotland have halted the … |
| Shielding support and contacts – 19 June | June 19 | The Scottish Governmet has issued revised documents for this group. Scottish Goverment web site Contact … |
| Advice for people with specific medical conditions – 18 June | June 18 | These conditions include: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBD; chronic kidney and liver disease; dermatological, neurological, … |
| Returning to work safely – Update 18 June | June 18 | As outlined in our route map we are taking a phased approach to easing lockdown measures to … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 section 142 – statutory guidance | June 18 | The Scottish Government has published new guidance. It is an update on occasional license use … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | June 18 | The Scottish Government has published new guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures … |
| Mull & Iona Ferry Committee – Ferry Capacity over the summer | June 18 | The shape of the ferry service over the next few months is starting to emerge. … |
| Phase 2 Changes | June 18 | People using trains, taxis, buses and ferries in Scotland will be required to wear face … |
| Moving to Phase 2 of the Lockdown | June 18 | The current status of the epidemic in Scotland means that the changes in Phase 2 … |
| Shielding? Today you can leave home to exercise | June 18 | From 18 June, those who are shielding are able to leave home to exercise. Until … |
| Bin collections go back to three weekly cycle | June 16 | From week beginning 29 June If you live in Kintyre (south of Kennacraig), Islay/Jura and … |
| Were you turned down for a grant by Argyll & Bute? | June 16 | Were you not eligible for the £10,000 grant because you are a new business? “A … |
| Free school meals extended | June 16 | Additional £27.6 million to help feed pupils and other key groups. Children eligible for free … |
| Mull & Iona Covid19 Local Resilience Fund | June 16 | Applications are welcome for up to £3,000 from the Mull & Iona Covid19 Local Resilience … |
| Argyll & Bute Hardship Fund – B&B’s | June 16 | A new hardship fund launched today to help Bed & Breakfast and Small Serviced Accommodation … |
| Reopening childcare safely | June 16 | Nurseries and other early learning and childcare (ELC) providers have received new guidance to help … |
| Calmac Customer Update – 12 June 2020 | June 12 | “We’ve been sharing regular updates with our customers as Scotland takes its first phased steps … |
| Argyll & Bute Council News | June 12 | Funding to help Events Argyll and Bute Council will invest up to £250,000 in events … |
| COVID-19 guidance for farmers and crofters | June 11 | Guidance for farmers and crofters to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been published. … |
| Construction industry – Update 11 June | June 11 | This document is one of a set of documents about how to work safely in … |
| Summer support for students | June 11 | Earlier financial help for those facing hardship. Students facing hardship this summer due to COVID-19 … |
| Help-to-Buy scheme – Extended | June 11 | The first minister says the Scottish government’s Help-to-Buy scheme is being extended until March 2022. … |
| Cleaning Protocols for Self-Catering Properties | June 10 | A provisional date of 15 July has been set for when tourism businesses may be … |
| Scottish tourism sector could reopen on 15 July | June 10 | Scotland’s tourism businesses, including pubs, hotels and restaurants, have been told to prepare to reopen … |
| Glengorm Recycling Centre | June 10 | Opening times Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday: 9.00am to 12.00 noon Sunday: Closed … |
| Support for tourism industry | June 10 | Further measures have been announced by Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing to support Scotland’s vital tourism … |
| Caring for People – Report 9th June | June 10 | This is a weekly briefing to update health and social care partners on the work … |
| Ferries & Coronavirus survey | June 8 | In the coming months as Scotland transitions through the Coronavirus Route Map, restrictions on travel will … |
| Shielding extended until 31 July | June 8 | The shielding of those who are most at risk if they become infected with Covid-19 … |
| More support for small businesses | June 8 | Small businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to … |
| New health measures for travellers to Scotland | June 8 | New public health measures will come into force on Monday (8 June) to help suppress … |
| Update from Mull & Iona Ferry Committee – June 6 | June 6 | Ferry capacity in Coronavirus future phases On entering phase one of the government’s Coronvirus Routemap at the … |
| Guidance for hill walkers and climbers | June 5 | Phase 1: Guidance for hill walkers and climbers in Scotland Read our detailed Phase 1 … |
| CRUMBS! | June 5 | CRUMBS! The Ross of Mull Community Café has been delighted to be able to help … |
| Accomodation for Hospital Appt’s in Glasgow | June 4 | Premier Travel Inn Glagow City Centre South which is only open for essential workers will … |
| Army Mobile COVID19 Testing Unit on Mull today | June 4 | An Army Mobile COVID19 Testing Unit has arrived in Mull this morning to test essential … |
| Calmac Essential timetable until 30 June | June 3 | CalMac is continuing an Essential Timetable until 30 June 2020 due to Covid-19 No future bookings will … |
| Extra payment for Carers | June 3 | Eligible carers to get an additional £230.10. In recognition of the additional pressure that unpaid … |
| Mobile Testing Unit for Essential Workers -Thursday | June 2 | It looks like a Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) will be at Mull and Iona Community … |
| Round & About – June Issue | June 2 | The June issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Nature’ … |
| Best Start Grant School Age Payment. | June 1 | Eligible parents of children aged four and five are being encouraged to apply for financial … |
| Additional quota for inshore fishing | June 1 | Up to £2 million of potential new opportunities to help fleet. Inshore fishers who usually … |
| Next steps for NHS Scotland | May 31 | NHS Scotland will begin resuming some services that have been suspended, delayed or deferred due … |
| Self-Employment Income Scheme to be extended | May 29 | The Self-Employment Income Scheme will be extended, with applications opening in August for a second … |
| Furlough scheme details | May 29 | Businesses must start paying towards furlough scheme from August. The Chancellor says Employers will be … |
| Tobermory Harbour Association guidelines for easing lockdown | May 29 | The Harbour Association has issued and a Notice to Mariners new guidance for Harbour users, … |
| Calmac – Changed Guidance | May 28 | CalMac have today announced minor relaxations to the types of ferry travel that is permitted, … |
| Changes to Lockdown – Phase 1 starts tomorrow | May 28 | Phase 1 starts tomorrow in easing Lockdown From Friday, We will now be able to … |
| Pharmacy Closed – Thursday 28th May | May 28 | The Pharmacy is closed on Thursday 28th May because of the repairs going on. The … |
| Changes to bins, roads and amenity services | May 27 | The Recycling centre reopens June 1st. Keep up to adte with the situation at https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/recycling The … |
| Michael Russell, Facebook Q & A Details | May 27 | Michael Russell, MSP, is holding a Facebook session starting at 7.30pm on 28th May. Open … |
| Call for Evidence on impact of COVID-19 on the rural economy | May 27 | The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee is inviting all interested individuals and organisations to submit … |
| Updated Guidance | May 27 | We have updated the following Pages, today 27th May Official Guidance for Planning Covid-Safe Workplaces … |
| Test & Protect Resources | May 27 | Guidance for the public, including a summary is available online along with guidance for employers. Under Test and Protect, … |
| Waltons Island delivery update | May 26 | Waltons are no longer doing any personal shopping in any supermarkets now. Tesco will make … |
| Scientific evidence – returning to schools | May 26 | The Scottish Government has published a summary of the scientific evidence about coronavirus relating to … |
| Support to work safely – New Guidance by sector | May 26 | New guidance has been published for retailers and manufacturers to consider how people can safely … |
| Test and Protect | May 26 | The Scottish government’s new “test and protect” strategy will go live on Thursday, the first … |
| Drones delivering masks to the Hospital | May 26 | Drone technology is to be used to deliver protective equipment to a hospital on a … |
| Two week quarantine on new arrivals to UK from 8th June | May 22 | Two-week quarantines will be imposed on new arrivals to the UK from June 8, with fines … |
| Calmac – Essential timetable until 14th June | May 22 | CalMac is currently running an essential services timetable across our network in response to the … |
| Easing Lockdown – Clarification | May 22 | Nicola Sturgeon has said people will be able to travel longer distances to see their … |