Teas, Toddies & Christmas Spirit!
The coming of winter means different things to different people. For some it’s Brussels sprouts, garish Christmas jumpers and office party misbehavior, but for me it is the opportunity to sample my favorite festive indulgence – a hot toddy by the fire. Time and place are essential elements in this recipe. For me this is comfy armchair beside a [...]
New Woodland Consultation
Ardtornish Estate - Woodland Creation Programme - Phase 2 Introduction In accordance with the best practice guidelines relating to stakeholder engagement, Ardtornish hereby invites you to comment on its plans to further increase native woodland cover on the estate, building on phase 1 which is nearing completion. Phase 2 will expand, regenerate and connect our native broadleaf cover [...]
Lichens on the apple tree in Ardtornish Kitchen Garden
Written by Sandy & Brian Coppins, Sandy is an internationally recognised lichen expert and recent visitor to the estate. Reference: Atlantic Hazel – Scotland’s special woodlands Lichens are amazingly varied in shape, form and colour. Ask anyone about lichens, and the usual answer is “Oh, very long-lived and indicators of clean air”. Both true but there’s a whole lot [...]
Scottish Halloween Traditions
Scotland has a rich and varied Halloween tradition. Over the years, traditional pagan rituals have largely been forgotten or adapted by the Christian church, into what we are familiar with today. But as this most mysterious of days approaches, there is no better time to have a closer look at what this day used to involve. Some traditions remain [...]
Foraging is Fun!
What’s the one thing better than relaxing over a dinner of the finest fresh produce Scotland has to offer? It is of course tucking in to your feast knowing that you foraged everything you are eating yourself. Fresh and free, are the bywords of the recent renaissance in foraging and here are a few pointers to inspire you. This [...]
Kyle Noble Residency
At Ardtornish we are lucky enough to have the most biodiverse nature reserve in the Scottish Wildlife Trust portfolio. The management committee of the reserve have established a creative residency to promote the reserve to a wider audience and to raise funds for winter work. This year we have had two artists making work based on the reserve and this [...]
