Argyll and Bute
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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).[1] 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.[2]
Argyll and Bute Argyll an Buit Earra-Ghaidheal agus Bòd | |
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Lieutenancy areas | Argyll and Bute, Dunbartonshire (part) |
| Admin HQ | Lochgilphead |
| Government | |
| • Body | Argyll and Bute Council |
| • Control | Ind + Con + LD (council NOC) |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 2,668 sq mi (6,909 km2) |
| • Rank | Ranked 2nd |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 86,260 |
| • Rank | Ranked 27th |
| • Density | 32/sq mi (12/km2) |
| ONS code | S12000035 |
| ISO 3166 code | GB-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.