Remote hydro operator left high and dry by Scottish budget!
Green energy boss hits out at Scottish Government after budget hopes ‘turn to dust’ Feb 1st, 2021 PRESS RELEASE The boss of one of Scotland’s most remote and innovative rural businesses says he is bitterly disappointed at the Scottish Government’s failure to resolve a long-running business rates saga in the Budget. Hugh Raven says his business has been left facing [...]
Andrew Raven Ardtornish Woodland Settlement (ARAWS) – Long Term Forest Plan (LTFP)
Andrew Raven Ardtornish Woodland Settlement (ARAWS) - Long Term Forest Plan (LTFP) This Trust owns and manages 438 ha of conifer woodland in six separate plantations within the boundaries of the Ardtornish Estate. The six separate areas were purchased and then planted by Faith Raven in the 1960s and 70s, gifted to her son, Andrew Raven in 1986 [...]
Covid-19 statement – 29 June 2020
Dear friends and followers of Ardtornish, We hope that you are all safe and well. As you'll be aware the Scottish government have indicated that some tourism may resume as early as 3rd July. Ardtornish will welcome visitors from August 1st 2020. The government’s guidelines in relation to reopening the tourism industry is challenging and, in some [...]
Woodland Creation Phase Two
Ardtornish Estate - Woodland Creation Programme - Phase 2 Introduction In accordance with the best practice guidelines relating to stakeholder engagement, Ardtornish Estate hereby invites you to comment on its plans to further increase native woodland cover on the estate, building on phase one. Phase two will expand, regenerate and connect our native broadleaf cover in the heart [...]
Anger and Dismay at Scottish Hydro’s Uncertain Future!
Scottish Government under fire for “empty rhetoric” on green energy Small hydro operators have warned that they are facing major economic uncertainty unless Scottish ministers take urgent and permanent action to reduce punitive business rates being imposed on the sector. Operators have expressed dismay at the conclusions of the Tretton Review, published today, after a two-year inquiry. The [...]
Courgette, Leek & Goat’s Cheese Soup
A tasty soup for the upcoming cold nights. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 400g Ardtornish leeks, well washed and sliced 450g Ardtornish courgettes, sliced 3 tsp vegetable bouillon powder, made up to 1 litre with boiling water 400g Ardtornish spinach 150g tub soft goat's cheese 15g basil [...]
