A Wildlife Photographer’s Blog – Preparation for the shot!
In my first article, I wrote about how Lynne and I look forward to our photographic holidays in the Highlands and particularly at Ardtornish. Work commitments mean we can only visit for 1 or 2 weeks at a time. We always want to do so much with the limited time we have, that we have evolved ways of organising [...]
A Senior Gardener’s Tale at Ardtornish
As this is my first Blog, I feel I should introduce myself. My name is John and I am the Senior Gardener at Ardtornish. I was promoted last Autumn, previously having held the post of Kitchen Gardener, I feel like there is much to tell. Thanks to phenomenal efforts from our home team and volunteers, the main garden has benefitted [...]
A Wildlife Photographers, Ardtornish Wishlist
My wife Lynne and I are both keen amateur photographers and focus mainly on outdoor subjects. I enjoy the challenge of landscapes and Lynne excels in taking close up macro photos of flowers and fungi. But we both love wildlife, and that’s the main reason we love Ardtornish so much and keep coming back year after year. We live [...]
Ardtornish Steak with buttered Leeks
The perfect Valentine's dinner? Serves 1 Ingredients 1 Ardtornish Sirloin or Rump Steak 2 large leeks, Ardtornish Kitchen Garden 1/2 medium lemon, juiced 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 3 sprigs fresh thyme, Ardtornish Kitchen Garden 1/4 cup dry white wine, Ardtornish Farm Shop 1/2 cup water 1 [...]
Beetroot Smoothie
At this time of year, our immune systems can always benefit from a wee boost! Having survived the recent frosts, our baby beets from the Ardtornish Kitchen Garden are full of detoxifying minerals and can help to give us just that. This recipe is also a great way to use up any frozen leftovers from the Autumn Berry harvest . [...]
Aline Catchment Restoration Nature Restoration Fund
Aline Catchment Restoration – Nature Restoration Fund Ardtornish was awarded funding to develop the Aline Catchment Restoration project in 2023 through the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot. Now we are pleased to have successfully secured further funding to improve the health of the River Aline and its surrounding habitats. The project’s vision is to help [...]
