Companies in Argyll and Bute
DistrictScotland
Live companies3,876registered office in Argyll and Bute
New, past 12 months44911.6% of live companies
Median age6 yrsof live companies
In liquidation or administration110.3%
Oldest still active1897incorporated 10 Aug 1897
When they were founded
Live companies by year of incorporation, past 15 years.
Where
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Towns in Argyll and Bute
Live companies by town.
Oban861Helensburgh724Dunoon397Lochgilphead192Campbeltown187Tarbert170Isle of Mull143Argyll135Isle of Bute135Isle of Islay125Dumbarton71Cairndow59Isle of Tiree46Tighnabruaich46Taynuilt44Arrochar38Inveraray36Rothesay36Dalmally25Isle of Jura22Appin20Alexandria16Cardross15Isle of Iona15Tobermory15By Oban14Isle of Colonsay13Argyll and Bute11Colintraive11Loch Lomond10Rhu10Dunbartonshire9Isle of Gigha9Argyll & Bute8Garelochhead8Islay8Isle of Coll7Port Bannatyne6Bowmore5Connel5Kilcreggan5Lochgoilhead5Port Ellen5Luss4Sandbank4Arduaine3Bridgend3By Lochgilphead3Clynder3Cove3Kilmartin3North Connel3Scarinish3Strachur3Tarbet3Benderloch2Bridge of Orchy2Bunessan2By Dunoon2By Tarbert2Dumbartonshire2Dunbarton2Estate, Oban2Isle of Lismore2Kilchrenan2Kilmun2Kingarth2Kirkapol2Tighnabruich2Ulva Ferry2Achnamara1Albany Street,oban1Arden1Ardpeaton1Ardrishaig1Ardtun1Argyle & Bute1Argyle and Bute1Argyll Pa281Argyll, Oban1Argyllshire1Arrocharg83 7aa1Barrapoll1Bruichladdich1Bute1By Alexandria1By Arrochar1By Dalmally1By Helensburgh1By Taynuilt1Campbelltown1Campbletown1Carradale1Carrick Castle1Connel Oban1Craignure1Crosapol1Crossapol1Drumlemble1Drumor, Campbeltown1Dunbeg1Dunoon, Argyll1Glasgow1Gruinart1Helenburgh1Hunters Quay1Innellan1Innellan by Dunoon1Inverary1Inverinan1Iona1Island of Lismore1Islay Argyll1Isle Islay1Kilmelford1Kilmore1Kirn, Dunoon1Lochgilphead Argyll1Minard1Near Tarbert1Nr Dunoon1Nr Helensburgh1Nr Oban1Oban Scotland1Oban, Argyll1Port Charlotte1Renfrew1Rosneath1Salen1Sandbank Dunoon1Scotland1Strathlachlan1The Isle of Jura1Vaul1West Dumbartonshire1
Most common activities
Main activity of live companies in Argyll and Bute, excluding dormant and non-trading.
| Activity | Companies | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate 68209 | 236 | |
| Hotels and similar accommodation 55100 | 122 | |
| Management consultancy activities other than financial management 70229 | 113 | |
| Other business support service activities n.e.c. 82990 | 93 | |
| Buying and selling of own real estate 68100 | 91 | |
| Other service activities n.e.c. 96090 | 82 | |
| Development of building projects 41100 | 76 | |
| Licensed restaurants 56101 | 76 | |
| Construction of domestic buildings 41202 | 73 | |
| Other holiday and other collective accommodation 55209 | 69 | |
| Marine fishing 03110 | 68 | |
| Take-away food shops and mobile food stands 56103 | 53 |
Oldest companies in Argyll and Bute
Earliest incorporations still live. Open a town for the full list.
| Company | Activity | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| J. & A. Mitchell and Company, Limited SC003582 | Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits | 10 Aug 1897 |
| The Scottish Association for Marine Science SC009292 | Research and experimental development on biotechnology | 18 Dec 1914 |
| T.G. Allan Limited SC009442 | Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. | 30 Jul 1915 |
| Columba Publishing Company Limited SC009652 | Non-trading company | 10 Aug 1916 |
| R. & A. Urie, Limited SC014078 | Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores | 29 Mar 1926 |
| John Maclachlan Limited SC016031 | Other manufacturing n.e.c. | 16 Jun 1930 |
| James Pirie & Sons Limited SC016295 | Raising of dairy cattle | 20 Jan 1931 |
| Tulloch of Shetland Limited SC017892 | Security dealing on own account | 15 May 1934 |
| Kilmore Consulting Limited SC021161 | Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate | 25 Jul 1939 |
| R & A Forrester Limited SC022973 | Mixed farming | 17 Oct 1944 |
| Dunoon (Nominees) Limited SC024572 | Real estate agencies | 24 Sept 1946 |
| Knipoch House Hotel Limited SC027198 | Hotels and similar accommodation | 8 Aug 1949 |