The case for ºúÌÒÅ®Éñ and Bute’s Rural Growth Deal has had a further boost following the latest ‘very positive’ discussions with the UK Government. ºúÌÒÅ®Éñ leader, Councillor Aileen Morton, met with David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland, in Lochgilphead on Tuesday, August 28. Mr Mundell had travelled to ºúÌÒÅ®Éñ and Bute for the latest in the council’s series of high-level meetings with both the Scottish and UK governments, making the case for additional investment in the area.