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October 13, 2014October 13, 2014

Walled Garden season culminates with Harvest Fair

Glenfinart Walled Garden's open season culminated in a successful Harvest Fair on Saturday. Despite an overcast start, the weather was kind and a piper opened proceedings which heralded in a steady stream of visitors throughout the day. Over and above the impressive garden setting, there was much on offer. The Food Tasting marquee provided delicious …

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September 17, 2014July 3, 2022

Ardentinny artist puts his stamp on historic referendum campaign

Accomplished ceramicist, community councillor and care worker, Bill Williamson wears many hats. A lifelong campaigner for the rights of others, Bill considers the Westminster system is broken. "Working three days a week as a carer, I have seen first hand the effects of the cuts that are being experienced by vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in …

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September 15, 2014

Gifted garden sculptured seat

Ardentinny residents Irene and Stan Share recently enjoyed a small celebration beside the bespoke, carved, oak seat which they had generously commissioned and donated to Glenfinart walled garden. The seat, which was designed and carved by local wood carver Guy Elder, is a work of art which slopes and weaves round the old beech tree …

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August 28, 2014February 24, 2023

Spraying of knotweed (updated)

Ardentinny Community Council recently funded the training of a local volunteer to spray Japanese knotweed. Spraying took place on 24 August, according to signs placed in the beach path area. However, these signs are no longer there and so we have written to sites the Community Council Convener to request the name of the pesticide …

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August 14, 2014

Village Project Fund

At the August Community Council meeting it was learned that there now exists a new village project fund. Apparently a financial contribution came from Storie Argyll Ltd in compensation for the damage caused to Coronation Wood while the company was clearing the beach access on behalf of Scottish Water. It is intended to use the funds for …

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