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September 7, 2019February 28, 2026

Rowan Steals the show for Dunoon youngsters

Ardentinny pup ‘Rowan’ was the star of a visit to Glenfinart Walled Garden recently for pupils from Dunoon Primary Learning Centre when they visited the garden accompanied by their teacher Gail McCorquondale.

Under the guidance of regular volunteer Corrie, the children helped pick fresh produce including delicious apples, carrots, courgettes, blueberries and leeks from the garden.

Back at school, the kids stored their day’s work in the freezer with the intention of using the vegetables to prepare lunch for the garden volunteers in the near future.

The Community Trust were thrilled to receive handwritten letters this week from each of the young visitors which we have included below.

August 19, 2019February 28, 2026

Board Member applications invited – Ardentinny Renewables Trust

Following its AGM, Ardentinny Renewables Trust (ART) has announced the resignation of ART founding member and Vice Chair, Rob Bray. Along with Dennis Gower of the then Ardentinny Community Council, Rob sowed the seed of Ardentinny’s interest in Hydro renewable projects with Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS). Subsequently FCS’ collaboration with Hydrover and local farmer, Ross MacArthur led to the establishment of three hydro projects in the village and the need for a Trust to manage and allocate the mandatory 5% of project revenue to the community.

ART held its AGM on 23 July at which it confirmed that it had granted a total of £4,835.33 in funds to date with a remaining balance in account of £6773.61. Any Ardentinny resident or local group can apply for funds for projects which will benefit the Ardentinny community. Applicants must be Trust members and membership is free.

A member of the public raised the question of what assurances were in place regarding the quality of projects carried out, citing the design and structural failings of the new notice board, as an example. The Chair stressed that it was outwith ART’s constitutional remit to become involved in the management of grant recipients’ projects. However, it was agreed to update the application form to include a reminder to applicants that this responsibility lies with them.

In the event of Board member Janette Reilly standing down, due to her leaving the village, Stuart Gray volunteered to replace her. This was unanimously agreed by the committee.

The current Board of Trustees comprises Dougie Menzies (Chair); Bill Tierney (Treasurer); Neil Robinson (Secretary); Kenneth Evans; and Jennifer McLundie.

Anyone interested in applying to replace Rob Bray must live in the Ardentinny Community Council district and not have been disqualified from being a charity trustee. They can request an application form from Neil Robinson, Secretary or via any of the other Board members. The power of appointment rests with the Board of Trustees.

Download ART Funding Application (.PDF)

Download ART AGM minutes – July 2019

Download ART Membership Form

August 18, 2019February 28, 2026

The Last Days of Ardentinny School

Ardentinny School closed in the late 90s, however, a high-profile campaign staged in 1992 brought together villagers in an effort to retain the school, as shown in this historic TV documentary.

August 5, 2019February 28, 2026

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemorations

In the shadow of WMD at RNAD Coulport, we remember the hundreds of thousands of people killed by the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.

Remembrance vigils will be held at Faslane on Tuesday 6 August and Friday 9 August; a commemorative gathering will be held at Castle Street alongside Princes Street, Edinburgh on Tuesday 6th from 6-7 p.m. and a two-minute silence will be held, followed by spoken words and a chance to float chrysanthemum petals in the River Kelvin at 6 Professors’ Square, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow on 6 August, 1-2.30 p.m.

August 3, 2019February 28, 2026

…and the heavens opened

Torrential rain is not usually something that deters the hardy locals and visitors to Argyll from enjoying themselves, and last Sunday’s Big Picnic at Glenfinart Walled Garden, Ardentinny was no exception.

Although, as expected, the garden had a smaller attendance than usual, the event was still a great day out. Despite the challenging weather (which actually cleared later in the afternoon), the Elderly Brothers, along with their guests – Ambrose Harper from Dunoon; Tom McIver from Hunter’s Quay; Benmore’s Sharon Erskine; and Ardentinny’s very own Liz Kohlmeyer – provided an excellent musical backdrop to the day.

Where else in Cowal can you enjoy a free concert with such a range of talent on a rainy Sunday afternoon?

The garden was looking resplendent in its July colours and the tea cabin with its delicious home baking, generously created by volunteers, did brisk business.

Local environmental group AFFtheClyde were also in attendance and added more signatures to their petition opposing the proposed Ardentinny fish farm.

So, all in all, a good day out. The Walled Garden’s next event is the Harvest Fair on 22 September. Fingers crossed it will be blessed with better weather!

Dunoon Community Radio interview at The Big Picnic.