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May 25, 2019May 25, 2019

Is the tide turning on fish farms?

After the recent Panorama programme on the destructive effects of fish farms coupled with a lack of adherence to industry regulations, will public opinion force a re-think? The Scottish Government is taking note, according to Rob Edwards with Sepa planning unannounced inspections. Anyone wishing to make a personal representation to SEPA with regard to the …

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March 3, 2019

Ardentinny Trout Farm Proposal – Community Council Meeting

An Ardentinny Community Council meeting has been announced to discuss the proposed Dawnfresh Ardentinny Trout Farm which is currently at the Environmental Impact Assessment screening stage (EIA) with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. An outline leaflet produced by Dawnfresh on the proposed trout farm has been posted on the village notice board. …

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June 13, 2015June 13, 2015

Osprey spotted over Loch Long

Bowlers at Ardentinny Bowling Club were entertained earlier this week with the sight of a diving Osprey over Loch Long. Fortunately Cowal visitor Cliff Carson (who was on the look-out for otters in the area) had his camera on hand and captured these excellent images of the osprey swoop. However, the dive was unsuccessful with …

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January 28, 2015March 20, 2023

Warning to dog owners of poisonous plant on Ardentinny beach (updated)

We've received a report of a very poisonous plant which has appeared along the high tide mark on Ardentinny Beach (between Coronation Wood and River Finart estuary). The plant is starting to root in the vegetation. A labrador was reportedly sick from eating the plant last Sunday. We understand that the plant is poisonous to dogs …

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August 28, 2012September 4, 2012

Video: Northern Bottlenose Whale in Loch Long

[Updated 4 Sept. 2012] The following is a clip from the LochLongCam.com webcam filmed on Tuesday 28 August, 2012 off Coulport. As requested by several of our visitors, we have posted below the full sequence of still images of the whale. [Update 3 Sept. 18.30] The Ardentinny.org photograph offers a complete picture and The Hebridean …

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