Due to low lighting, crews left the scene and returned at 6am on Monday with one appliance still in attendance. Crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to an open grass fire affecting land on Shore Road in Innellan, south of Dunoon. Firefighters attended around 2.30pm on Sunday and were working to extinguish the fire throughout the evening. However, due to low lighting, crews left the scene and returned at 6am on Monday with one appliance still in attendance. The SFRS urged members of the public not to alert their control room about the fire as they had already received a large number of calls. An SFRS statement read: “We are aware of an open grass fire affecting an area of land on Shore Road in Innellan (south of Dunoon). “We were called to the area at 2.30pm today and crews have been working to extinguish the fire. “Due to low lighting, crews have left the scene and will reattend at 6am tomorrow morning. “Members of the public no longer need to alert our Operations Control room about this fire as we are receiving a large number of calls.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" Have you heard about Here To Hear You? It’s an opportunity for people to have a conversation with their council’s leadership and share their views on the big issues for the place where they live The Here To Hear You series of community conversations is taking place all over Argyll and Bute The next sessions will take place on the Isle of Bute and Dunoon People in both communities are invited to come along and talk with Argyll and Bute Council Leader Pippa and Jim are keen to hear from you first and foremost about these questions and anything else you’d like to share about the place where you live: This series of community conversations is part of a commitment made in Argyll and Bute Council’s strategic Priorities. Jim and Pippa are visiting communities across Argyll and Bute and its islands to engage with communities at grassroots level and using what they hear to help make local life and services better “Communities and their council have a couple of key things in common We’re both adapting to considerable challenges and changes and we’re both committed to ensuring local life is as vibrant and successful as we can make it,” said Jim  “There are areas of common ground as we consider together in conversation the places where we all live There will be ways of working together we’ve not yet thought of We believe that hearing straight from you is one of the best ways for all of us to make the most of what we have in common  “We particularly want to hear from people who may not otherwise have a chance to speak up but who have plenty to share Hearing directly from you is the priority for us What you have to say will help us shape our services find ways of working together and adding our voice to yours where it counts constructive conversations with as many local people as possible.” Details for the events on Bute and in Dunoon are below but please sign up in advance at the links below the conversations start at 6pm and are expected to finish around 7.30pm Please bring along a mobile phone if you can to take part in an interactive session Isle of Bute: Wednesday 14th May 2025, Bank of Ideas, Rothesay – sign up at Here To Hear You Bute. Dunoon: Thursday 15th May 2025, Queen’s Hall – register at Here To Hear You Dunoon. You can also share any questions or thoughts in advance by getting in touch at workingtogether@argyll-bute.gov.uk – please put Here To Hear You Bute or Dunoon in the subject line.ENDS Enquiries@argyll-bute.gov.uk The Nevis Range and Dunoon Project have united to put together plans which include new MTB trails and a gondola uplift Dunoon bike park and gondola Credit: mbr a gondola uplift to take riders to the top a small town to the west of Glasgow that hopes to transform itself into the next Fort William Nevis Range and the Dunoon Project have clubbed together to put forward plans for a new adventure resort to be built in Dunoon The resort aims to help Dunoon become a “global leader in adventure tourism” with enduro downhill and cross-country mountain bike trails being designed and built by those involved in the Nevis Range’s projects There will also be a bike shop which will include bike hire and a base station with a hotel and dining options because there will also be a gondola installed – the first of its kind in the area – and a café providing panoramic views situated at the top So now you don’t have to travel to Fort William or to mainland Europe to get access to one of the coolest uplifts around With Dunoon only 1.5 hours away from Glasgow it’s well situated to attract more explorers to the region The new Base Station will take inspiration from that of Fort William’s and offer a hotel as well as dining options Dunoon is located about 1.5 hour’s drive west from Glasgow and has somewhat suffered with a lack of tourism in recent years The Dunoon Project was founded to reinstate it as a holiday destination the area with that name (where Fort Bill is) the teams have come up with plans that include an adventure resort The resort is not just about mountain biking And the centrepiece of that will be the gondola We assume it will also act as the uplift method for bikes as well as connecting walkers and coffee drinkers to the tops of the hills overlooking the town The gondola will also remove the need for vehicular access to the top of the mountain thus creating a slightly more environmentally-friendly way to get to the top Dunoon already has some trails to attract riders but this will be the region’s first purpose-built resort The other famous gondola in Scotland is of course that of Fort William The benefit of the gondola is that it means the mountain can remain ‘open’ all-year-round At the top of the hill the resort will feature downhill enduro and cross-country trails with the aim at positioning Dunoon as a “leading international MTB destination.” Will this mean we will be seeing Scotland back on the DH World Cup circuit The trails have been designed by some of the trail builders from the Nevis Range with zip lines and climbing areas alongside a café offering panoramic views of the area You and your friends could also be doing group high fives in 2030 At the base of it all will be an ‘adventure hotel’ outdoor enthusiasts and hikers with access to trails and the gondola There will also be a bike shop with bike hire and a workshop And if you want to dabble in some other outdoor pursuits there will be other retail and outdoor-oriented shops there too as well as restaurants to refuel after a long day on the hill said: “Dunoon has always had the potential to be a world-class adventure tourism destination we’re unlocking that potential and creating something truly extraordinary We’ve seen first-hand how infrastructure like this can transform an area and Dunoon will now be at the forefront of adventure tourism in Scotland.” While it’s unclear whether the plans have been submitted or not the local council has already given its approval to the scheme and the project is going to be funded through both public and private investment Some of the bike trails have already begun development courtesy of project partner Action Argyll and if everything goes to plan the whole park should be up and running by 2030 dunoonproject.org An 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Join us at the ‘Growing Up in Dunoon’ community fayre a fantastic free event designed to connect parents and young people with the wide range of services and opportunities available in the community.  The Planet Youth drop-in event is a chance to explore and share views about your local community. It is also an opportunity to find support for every stage of your child's development Whether you're looking for advice on child development you’ll have the chance to meet with local organisations and discover resources available to families in Dunoon.  and guidance on substance misuse for parents and carers Social welfare support: Information on accessing benefits Leisure opportunities: Discover local youth groups Community development: Meet community councils and organizations that host family events throughout the year Hosted by the Argyll and Bute Planet Youth Team this event is a collaboration between Argyll and Bute Council and NHS Highland It’s open to everyone who plays a role in the lives of children and young people and highlights the support available to families.  The local community coming together and making decisions collectively to bring about positive change is key to the success of Planet Youth.  Young people have identified local concerns including the impact of social media lack of meeting places for young people and limited public transport The Planet Youth team will be at the event looking for feedback from parents and carers on the following questions: “We all want our children and young people growing up in Argyll and Bute to be happy and healthy with lots of opportunities to succeed in life Our Planet Youth Team is working in partnership to address any barriers to achieving that By bringing together key partners and communities we can highlight the range of support available to help families and the opportunities on your doorstep for young people and together make Dunoon the best place to grow up This community-wide approach encourages everyone to create better and healthier environments for our young people to grow up in.  this initiative has delivered real change and broken down barriers to enable young people to succeed I would encourage parents and carers to come along to the event and find out more about local services on offer to you.” Sarah Peacock, Health Improvement Senior, NHS Highland: "The Argyll and Bute Planet Youth Team are excited to be one of the five areas across Scotland to be working with the team in Iceland to bring changes that aim to transform our region to enable new opportunities for young people.” Inspired by the successful Icelandic model of prevention Planet Youth focusses on creating a healthier environment for our young people to thrive By building a strong network of support with all relevant partners young people and families in local communities.  For more information about Planet Youth, visit www.planetyouth.scot Actors Emma Thompson and Greg Wise are pleading with people to do what they can to support the venue. The possible closure has come at a time when arts venues across the country are facing a funding crisis. Now, some A-list actors have backed calls to support the prestigious Victorian cultural centre. In a video message, Emma said: “It’s the most extraordinary building, so beautiful, but inside it’s so alive and vibrant. “They’ve the most wonderful arts shows and most wonderful resources for the elderly, the young. It’s a community hub like no other and we are so lucky to have such a thing in Dunoon. Help us save this precious treasure.” Joining his wife, Greg said: “Please help as much as you can, spread the word, help raise funds. Keep this wonderful building open. It’s a crown for Dunoon. It would be an absolute travesty were it to disappear.” The venue needs £60,000 if it is to pay wages and keep the lights on before funding runs out at the end of March. There are huge concerns about the wider impact to the community if the venue closes its doors for good. Dunoon Burgh Hall trustee and local resident Greg Girard told STV News: “We’re trying to raise £60,000 to keep us going through until the end of March. “If we don’t reach that target, then the hall will close. The only asset in the hall is the hall itself. So, the potential to lose the hall is quite a big threat to the community in general.” The burgh hall is a cultural cornerstone in this community. It’s been a safe haven for artists from across Scotland, offering a place for them to showcase their works. Artist Pearl Kinnear told STV News: “This gallery space being given to us – free to use and free for the public to access – is incredibly important. “There’s nothing better than going to somewhere out of the central belt and finding an amazing building, walking in and seeing something you do not expect to see there. That’s one of the most valuable things Dunoon Burgh Hall provides in terms of the visual art.“ The venue also works with vulnerable young people, local kids and young carers. They host workshops and art classes that encourage their creativity and provide wider support. Youth project coordinator Kerry Nixon, said: “We’re working with the most vulnerable people, especially with my project. It’s actually a lifeline this building – keeping people socialising, giving them access to the arts, even just a wee space to meet up with each other. “It’s just so important we don’ t let our arts venues go and it’s the best place for miles around.” There’s a rich history and a lot of special memories for locals connected to the hall. Volunteer Ewan Hamilton said it has a special place in his heart: “I volunteer and help out at the hall. I was on a committee when there was potential for it to be knocked down some years ago. It means a lot to me.” Trustee Patricia Girard has been connected to the halls for years and wants to preserve the unique cultural history of the venue for generations to come. Patricia told STV News: “ It was built by the people of Dunoon, which were my ancestors, and maybe everybody in Dunoon’s ancestors put together, to help fund and build this hall. “It had the oldest theatre in Scotland and had many different functions. I learned to tap dance in it as well. We put on a Highland show here and it was one of the best nights.” An online fundraiser is now active to help save the local landmark. A SLEEPY Scots town is set to be transformed into a 'world-class' adventure resort with mountaintop restaurants and a new hotel The multi-million-pound development will also feature a "state-of-the-art mountain gondola," giving visitors access to some of Scotland's most breathtaking landscapes Dunoon, in Argyll and Bute, is gearing up to become the epicentre of Scotland's adventure tourism Scotland’s leading adventure tourism and destination management have teamed up with The Dunoon Project to create the top-notch new hotspot The plans include a full-service base station with a hotel, bike shop, bike hike and retail outlets Foodies will be spoiled for choice, with several restaurants on-site serving up everything from local favourites to global cuisines a high-altitude cafe "offering some of the most stunning views in Scotland" will be situated at the top station The hotel is described as "modern" and "adventure-focused" It will provide direct access to trails and gondola transport for the ultimate convenience. Thrill-seekers are in for a treat, too, as activities like zip lines will be on offer. The development also promises to create "hundreds" of jobs said:“Dunoon has always had the potential to be a world-class adventure tourism destination Activities and Technical Director at Nevis Range added: “This is more than just a gondola—it’s the foundation of an entire adventure resort and the visitor experience will all be world-class and this will put Scotland on the map as a global leader in adventure tourism.” said: "We're thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Nevis Range that will catapult Dunoon into the upper echelon of global adventure resorts By harnessing decades of Nevis Range's expertise we're not just aiming to compete with the best—we're set to become one of the best "This monumental collaboration will turbocharge local businesses and firmly establish Dunoon as a premier outdoor tourism destination in Scotland The ripple effects will be felt throughout the area driving significant investment and igniting an entrepreneurial spirit that will transform the town and the wider Argyll region Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here Christina McKenzie, chair of Burgh Hall, confirmed the 'positive news' in a newsletter sent to supporters. has secured short-term funding after facing imminent closure earlier this year The Burgh Hall was facing closure after having previously announced it needed to raise £60,000 to pay wages and keep the lights on before funding ran out at the end of March The venue doesn’t receive funding from any local authority or Government core funding and relies on income generated through grant funding and the generosity of donors and the general public A crowdfunding campaign was launched in February with Hollywood stars like Emma Thompson and Greg Wise backing calls to support the venue has now confirmed that funding has been secured alongside a grant from Creative Scotland Ms McKenzie wrote: “Funding has been secured from the TSI Resilience Fund along with an 18-month grant from Creative Scotland to support future gallery exhibitions.” Ms McKenzie said that while funding secured for the venue is “great news” for the short-term future the sharp rise in costs and current cost of living crisis means there is still an ongoing need to cover the operating costs of the building “So we’ll need to keep the fundraising and Crowdfunding efforts in place for the next few months to fill any shortfall,” she said The chair also expressed gratitude for the generosity and support received from the local community Trustees and staff have been working with Inspire Alba to develop our recovery and business plans as well as Highland and Island Enterprise to ensure we can be as self-sufficient as possible moving forward,” she added She continued by saying that the dedicated staff and volunteers could look towards a “brighter future” for the Hall Fundraising efforts to keep the Hall afloat are continuing with varied one-off events in the coming months the first of which takes place on Saturday “A host of top local talent are giving their time in aid of the Hall and it promises to be a spectacular evening for all Get your tickets before they sell out,” the newsletter read The Hall also announced it is a part of this years Big Give Campaign in support of the Creative Blethers initiative experiences for the elderly and adults with disabilities or mental health concerns “Every penny the Hall raises between March 18 and 25 is match funded up to £5,000. So please help us turn £5,000 into £10,000 by donating at Big Give.” Kyle Bruce left the woman with severe brain damage after she ended their relationship. Kyle Bryce left the woman with life-changing injuries including severe brain damage. The 38-year-old was held after going on to threaten to strangle a female garage worker the same day. The first offender was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Friday.  He had earlier admitted attempting to murder his former partner at a property in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute on May 2 2024. Lord Arthurson cut the jail term from 18 years due to the guilty plea. The judge described the violence as “frenzied and wholly murderous”. Bryce had gone to the house in Dunoon that day, where he started arguing with the victim. The woman then said she wanted them to split. Prosecutor Mark Mohammed KC stated: “She asked Bryce to take his belongings and leave the house.” The woman went on to call her mother and told her that the relationship was over. But, Mr Mohammed said raging Bryce, of Clydebank, did not leave. There was then, instead, another row before he shoved the victim against a wall. The prosecutor said: “He took a hammer and struck her on the head, causing her to fall in the kitchen.” Bryce delivered more blows, resulting in the woman being knocked out and suffering a string of horrific injuries. He went to abandon the victim, left the house and dumped the hammer in a bin. A sobbing Bryce called his brother-in-law, admitting “something bad happened”. He was also “hysterical” when he phoned his mother. Bryce went on to dial 999 and stated: “Murder…the patient is away to heaven”. He said his ex was now “gone” and had suffered a “serious head injury”. Emergency services arrived, and police initially believed they may have to force entry after finding all the doors locked. The victim’s mum was contacted, and she luckily had a spare key. The woman was discovered still lying on the floor, badly hurt and unresponsive. She was rushed to hospital in Glasgow.  The victim had brain damage, a fractured skull as well as other injuries to her face. She was later transferred to a rehab unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock. Mr Mohammed said she remains badly affected by her ordeal. He told the hearing: “She will not fully recover from her brain injury. “She is at increased risk of developing early onset dementia. “There has been permanent hearing loss in the right ear.” As of August 2024, the woman was awaiting a bed at her local hospital. She will end up needing supported accommodation as she can no longer live independently. The court heard Bryce was held that night after he was involved in the assault of a petrol station worker in Strachur, Argyll and Bute, following the attack. This woman had tried to stop him from driving off before he pushed her and threatened: “I will choke you to death”. Bryce also pleaded guilty on Friday to the assault at the filling station. The judge had previously called Bryce’s attack on his ex as “truly horrific”. Sentencing, he said: “There is no doubt that you intended to kill your victim.   “Indeed, your remarks in the aftermath disclose that you thought that you had killed her.   “You perpetrated a sustained, frenzied and wholly murderous attack upon your victim with a hammer. “Your victim will never again live a normal life, or perhaps anything even remotely resembling that.” He added that the impact statement from the woman’s mother was “powerful, eloquent, and truly heart-rending.” 31 March, 2025 | Local A SINGLE-vessel service will operate on the Dunoon to Gourock ferry route while urgent repairs are carried out to MV Argyll Flyer has been found during the vessel’s annual maintenance A detailed repair plan is currently being prepared but early indications are that the vessel may be required to be off service for several months The vessel is likely to require modifications that will take time to design and implement MV Argyll Flyer was due to return on Tuesday 1 April but the route will be operated solely by MV Ali Cat Customers and local communities will be kept informed about a return to service date A CalMac spokeswoman said: “The health and safety of our crew and customers is our number one priority and it is important that the exhaust is fixed so that they are not exposed to unacceptable levels of exhaust fumes We understand that only having one vessel on the Gourock to Dunoon route will be inconvenient to our customers and we are sorry about this there is not another vessel we can move to this route and we will not have any spare during this period Repairs will be carried out as quickly as possible and we will update customers once these have been successfully completed.” the daily 1015 sailing from Gourock and the 1045 from Dunoon will be cancelled each day as will the 2240 from Gourock and the 2310 from Dunoon on a Tuesday To allow for essential maintenance to be carried out while MV Ali Cat is operating a single-vessel timetable the 1115 from Gourock and the 1145 from Dunoon will be cancelled on a Monday and Friday Replacement bus services will operate for these cancelled sailings CRUISE Ship Arriving A Day Earlier Than Planned Privacy Policy Subscribe for full access to West Coast Today or Register for 1 free article per week Subscribing gives you access all areas of the website unlimited articles and access to the digital editions of The Oban Times Argyllshire Advertiser and Lochaber Times including 18 years of archive editions You will also be helping to support local independent journalism and local jobs Subscribe Register   Login I would like to be sent emails from West Coast Today I understand that my personal information will not be shared with any third parties and will only be used  to provide me with useful targeted articles as indicated I'm also aware that I can un-subscribe at any point either from each email notification or on My Account screen You are not permitted to copy, republish, reproduce any text, photos, graphics, sounds from this website without written permission from the editor@westcoasttoday.co.uk IPSO is an independent body which deals with complaints from the public about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines Kyle Bryce attacked the woman at her home in Dunoon after she decided to end their relationship. Kyle Bryce attacked the woman with the weapon after she told him she wanted to end their relationship. The 38-year-old was held by police after going on to threaten to strangle a female garage worker the same day. On Tuesday, Bryce admitted attempting to murder his ex-partner at a property in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute on May 2, 2024. Bryce, of Clydebank, will be sentenced in March. Bryce had gone to the house in Dunoon that day, where he started arguing with the victim. The woman then said she wanted them to split. Prosecutor Mark Mohammed KC told the High Court in Glasgow: “She asked Bryce to take his belongings and leave the house.” The woman went on to call her mother and state the relationship was over. But, Mr Mohammed said Bryce did not leave, and another argument ensued before he shoved his victim against a wall. The prosecutor said: “He took a hammer and struck her on the head causing her to fall in the kitchen.” Bryce delivered more blows resulting in the woman being knocked out and suffering a string of horrific injuries. He then abandoned the victim, left the house and dumped the hammer in a bin. A sobbing Bryce then called his brother-in-law, admitting “something bad happened”. Emergency services arrived at the scene and police initially believed they may have to force entry after finding all the doors locked. The victim’s mum was contacted, who had a spare key. The court heard Bryce was held that night after he was involved in the assault of a petrol station worker in Strachur, Argyll and Bute, following the attack. This woman had tried to stop him driving off – before he pushed her and threatened: “I will choke you to death”. Bryce admitted striking his ex with the hammer and also pleaded guilty to the assault at the filling station. Lord Arthurson told him: “This case is truly horrific and you will receive a sentence comparable to the sheer graphic nature of the crime.”