Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
This vast area encompasses dramatic west coast landscapes, islands, and mountain scenery. Oban is a gateway to the Inner Hebrides, while the Isle of Bute offers sandy beaches and Mount Stuart House. South Lochaber includes parts of the Highlands near Fort William, with access to Ben Nevis and the stunning Glencoe Valley. The region is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Wards in Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber is divided into 12 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Cowal
- Dunoon
- Fort William and Ardnamurchan
- Helensburgh and Lomond South
- Helensburgh Central
- Isle of Bute
- Kintyre and the Islands
- Lomond North
- Mid Argyll
- Oban North and Lorn
- Oban South and the Isles
- South Kintyre
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber is a constituency that covers these wards in Argyll and Bute / Highland.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (Number) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 15,239 | 16.21% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 5,743 | 6.11% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,152 | 9.73% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,325 | 16.30% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,413 | 24.90% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 25,156 | 26.75% | 1,097,395 | 20.14% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Scottish | 67,078 | 73.59% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 17,988 | 19.73% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 2,324 | 2.55% | 3.01% |
| White Irish | 895 | 0.98% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 700 | 0.77% | 1.12% |
| White Polish | 694 | 0.76% | 1.67% |
| Other Asian | 255 | 0.28% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 208 | 0.23% | 0.50% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 201 | 0.22% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 194 | 0.21% | 0.87% |
| African: Other African | 147 | 0.16% | 0.97% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 128 | 0.14% | 1.34% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 100 | 0.11% | 0.41% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 94 | 0.10% | 0.06% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 51 | 0.06% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 39 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 32 | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 14 | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 10 | 0.01% | 0.11% |