Argyll & Bute – the place to be!

Beautiful. Successful. Welcoming. If you live here, love your life and everything that our region has to offer… stay!

There are tonnes of opportunities, whether you are a young person thinking about your career prospects when you leave school or you’re pre-retiral with a mountain of experience and not quite ready to hang up the working boots yet, there are so many job opportunities here in our beautiful towns, villages and on our stunning islands. Discover world-class training opportunities across every imaginable sector through the UHI network, local partners and on-the-job training.

Work Life…

Working locally or internationally: small, growing and bigger businesses are finding success in Argyll and Bute and provide jobs whether you are starting out in your career or moving on up.

Be your own boss!

This is a great place for people looking to set up on their own – we have a much higher rate of self-employment than the Scottish average. We’ve also got roles for people with all types of skills and at all sorts of levels. This area specialises in quality food and drink, aquaculture, forestry and tourism, but we’ve also got employment opportunities across other areas like creative industries, public sector and health. It’s a great place to develop your career or start out on your own.

Finding your ideal job…

There is always a wide range of jobs on offer in Argyll and Bute with local businesses and public sector employers. From Helensburgh to Campbeltown, or Mull to Tiree, different professions find a home here.

Check out the following websites for current jobs available: hijobs.net myjobscotland.gov.uk findajob.dwp.gov.uk

Live your BEST life…

The adventure activities or sense of relaxation normally limited to holidays are an every-day, after-work, weekend option here thanks to our fantastic location. It offers a wonderful, outdoor lifestyle on the hills, through the forests and on the water.

This is a very creative area that’s attracted artists from far and wide. If you want to feel inspired, this is the place to be.

It’s also pretty laid-back here. We work hard, but we also know how take time to enjoy friends and family. Whether it’s in the local shop or café, there’s always time for a chat.

There’s time here to prioritise both business success and personal life.

It’s your home…

Islands, mainland, towns, villages, city-life on hand – there’s a place for you to love living your life.

From our main towns – Oban, Dunoon, Helensburgh, Lochgilphead, Campbeltown, and Rothesay – to our beautiful islands, such as Mull, Islay or Colonsay, there’s a place you’ll feel at home.

Some people rent, some people build their perfect home and some people buy. Whatever your choice, there are many styles and options available. The good news is that lots of them come with a picture perfect view.

We’re well-connected throughout Argyll and Bute with bus, ferry, air and rail connections to take you from island to mainland and rural towns to central Scotland.

There’s always plenty going on from events and festivals to music and family days.

Embrace Argyll & Bute as a place to live, work and discover. For more info… www. abplace2b.scot