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 [...]
Contemporary Landscape Artist ‘Ellis O’Connor Solo Exhibition
'Ellis O'Connor is a Contemporary Landscape Artist living and working on the Outer Hebridean Island of North Uist. Ellis' solo exhibition 'Immersed' is a collection of mixed medium oil paintings inspired from her time as Artist in Residence on the inspiring and dramatic Rahoy Hills Reserve. Ellis spent time in the rugged landscape documenting the ever shifting of the elements [...]
A new lease of life for an old friend
Leacraithnaich Bothy, Lochaline, Morvern: A new lease of life for an old friend. A report on the renovation of the bothy, April-May, 2019 The Leacraithnaich Bothy project has taken approximately two years to complete from the first indication that there was a real issue with the building’s roof and that we needed to do something about it, through the [...]
Keepers Cottage
The Jewel in the crown We are so excited to be restoring this property back to its former glory. Spring 2019 will see Keeper’s cottage join our holiday let portfolio, and we think it will be very popular with our guests. From its position located high on the hill just outside the Ardtornish garden boundary, Keeper’s cottage commands the [...]
