Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute (Scots: Argyll an Buit; Scottish Gaelic: Earra-Ghàidheal agus Bòd, pronounced [ɛrˠəˈɣɛːəlˠ̪ akəs̪ ˈpɔːtʲ]) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area. The current lord-lieutenant for Argyll and Bute is Jane Margaret MacLeod (14 July 2020). The administrative centre for the council area is in Lochgilphead at Kilmory Castle, a 19th-century Gothic Revival building and estate. The current council leader is Robin Currie, a councillor for Kintyre and the Islands.

This article is about the council area. For the UK Parliament constituency, see Argyll and Bute (UK Parliament constituency). For the Scottish Parliament constituency, see Argyll and Bute (Scottish Parliament constituency).
Argyll and Bute
Argyll an Buit
Earra-Ghaidheal agus Bòd
Coat of arms
Council logo
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
CountryScotland
Lieutenancy areasArgyll and Bute, Dunbartonshire (part)
Admin HQLochgilphead
Government
 • BodyArgyll and Bute Council
 • ControlInd + Con + LD (council NOC)
 • MPs
 • MSPs
Area
 • Total2,667 sq mi (6,907 km2)
 • RankRanked 2nd
Population
 (2021)
 • Total86,220
 • RankRanked 27th
 • Density32/sq mi (12/km2)
GSS codeS12000035
ISO 3166 codeGB-AGB

Argyll and Bute covers the second-largest administrative area of any Scottish council. The council area adjoins those of Highland, Perth and Kinross, Stirling and West Dunbartonshire.

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