ABCAN Map Argyll & Bute

Argyll & Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) is Argyll and Bute’s community climate action network. It brings people and groups together to share ideas, learn from each other, and take practical action locally.

About Climate Hubs

ABCAN is supported through Scottish Government funding and overseen through a collaboration between ACT, Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface and Time for Change Argyll & Bute. We’re part of a network of 24 Climate Hubs which collectively cover every region of Scotland. These hubs are rooted in their local place, run by local experts and connected to community organisations and cross-sector partners. 

What does ABCAN do?

ABCAN is here to help communities across Argyll and Bute to:

  • Build confidence and capacity to respond to the climate emergency 
  • Connect and collaborate, making sure engagement is representative of local communities 
  • Increase community-level climate action 
  • Get involved in, and influence, policy and decision-making 

Join the network

ABCAN is member-led, relevant and accessible. We create online and in-person spaces for connection, exchange and solidarity. Our online member space is on Mighty Network. It’s where people share opportunities, ask questions, post updates and connect around themes and local priorities.

Join ABCAN on the Mighty Network

What you’ll find through ABCAN

ABCAN includes a mix of projects and support, including:

  • Carbon Literacy Training: certified training with an Argyll & Bute focus, including community, adaptation and school staff routes 
  • Youth Action and Future Learning Pathways: partnership work to support climate-ready learning and careers in Argyll & Bute 
  • ABCAN Seed Fund: small grants to help inspire action on climate change 
  • Sustainable Food Partnership: working together for environmentally sound and community-benefiting food systems 
  • Mighty Network: the online space where the network shares updates, resources and opportunities 

Not sure where to start?

 If you’d like a chat about where you fit, or what might be most useful, please get in touch: abcan@act-now.org.uk

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well Being
Bicycle Site

Full Cycle repair station including pump

ACT Eco Hub
ACT Site
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well Being
SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Resilience Training / Development
Collaboration Hub
Bicycle Site

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SDG 13 - Climate Action
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well Being
SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Eco Flag School

Community Garden

Large polytunnel for community growers to rent a growing bed for veg etc. Run by the community for the community and providing resilience socially and economically.

Recycling

Blister Packs, Batteries, Ink Cartridges

Community Wind Farm
Wind Energy Site

Gigha Community Wind Farm

Food Share
Food Bank
Organic or Local Food
Food Gathering Site
SDG 2  - Zero Hunger
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well Being
SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 - Climate Action
Food Bank / Emergency Food

Unsold ambient food from local supermarket.

Glen Creran
ACT Site
Native Forest or Plants

Getting to the roots of Rhododendron ponticum

Native Forest or Plants
Community Garden

Hope 2 Oban's Green Shoots Project is based in Glencruitten Walled Garden, 2 miles outside Oban where everyone is welcome to come to grow fruit and vegetables, learn or use existing skills to renovate the garden and to grow in relationship with others. It is also a great space to come and walk around, sit and take in the beauty of creation (and to find out what grows well in the Argyll climate!). https://www.facebook.com/hopekitchengreenshoots/

Community Garden

Large polytunnel for local community growers to produce veg etc. in beds rented from the growers association. Set-up in 2014 by the local Colintraive and Glendaruel Development Trust

Recycling

Shop selling 2nd hand homewares

MAKI Pups
ACT Site
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well Being
SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 13 - Climate Action

At MAKI Pups outdoor nursery we are passionate about the positive impact, both physically and emotionally, that being outdoors can have on even our youngest children.

Micro-hydro Scheme
Water Energy Site

Native Forest or Plants
Wetlands
Significant Habitat
Bird and Wildlife Watching
Insect Watching Site
Amphibian Habitat

Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve (NNR) is a bogland showpiece. It’s a wild landscape of hummocks, hollows and pools. This ‘Great Moss’ forms the wild heartland of Kilmartin Glen.

Wetlands

Wetland Nature Reserve

Recycling

Prevent Plastic Polluting Our Planet

Plastic Recycling
Recycling

Floppy plastic can be recycled at the Co-op

Second Hand Shop
Recycling

Second hand furniture at the Rockfield Centre Oban

Sustainable Tayvallich
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

A movement of Tayvallich residents who are taking action to help make the community more sustainable.

Sustainable Tayvallich
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

A movement of Tayvallich residents who are taking action to help make the community more sustainable.

Taynish Nature Reserve
Native Forest or Plants

National Nature Reserve - Antcient Oak Woodland

Bicycle Site
Repair Shop

A self-help bike workshop station is operational at the Tayvallich Shop.

Tayvallich Shop & Cafe
Local Café

Local food produce

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