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Argyll
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New hopes to reverse island depopulation as school saved from closure
A council decision not to shut an island's only primary school gives locals more time to action their depopulation plans.
Islanders fight to stop primary school closure on Luing
Parents of children on the Inner Hebridean island of Luing fear the permanent closure of its only primary school would push away young families and fuel depopulation.
National Trust deemed ‘imperious’ for selling Scottish island
The National Trust for Scotland sold off the 90-acre Isle of Insh for £353,000, even though it's former owner wanted it to stay in a natural state.
Scottish cull plans for beavers criticised by conservation groups
Scottish Government plans to simultaneously introduce legal protection to beavers while giving licences to land managers to shoot them have raised concerns.