Forestry Commission Scotland Archives

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015

Nursery Field fencing underway

Work began today on fencing off one of Ardentinny's favourite dog-walking areas. As announced by Forestry Commission Scotland at the last Community Council meeting, the 'Nursery Field' between Glenfinart Caravan Park and the beach path is to be leased for grazing.

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April 12, 2015

Nursery Field to be leased for grazing

At the recent Ardentinny Community Council meeting, Forestry Commission Scotland representative, David Robertson, reported that the land, commonly known as the 'nursery field’, is to be leased for grazing and that stock fencing will soon be erected around it.

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April 18, 2014April 18, 2014

Walled Garden reopens with Eggstravaganza

Glenfinart Walled Garden reopens for the new season this Easter Monday. The garden will feature a range of activities for all the family, adding to the fun of the Forestry Commission Scotland's Easter Eggstravaganza at Glenfinart Bay, Ardentinny. A selection of home-baking will be available as well as fun and games for the young ones in …

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February 18, 2014February 18, 2014

Nature Trail closure – protest appeal

We reproduce below correspondence received from Marian Norris, Vice-Convenor, Ardentinny Community Council, which relates to the closure of the FCS Discovery Trail. IMMINENT CLOSURE OF ARDENTINNY NATURE TRAIL This is a picture of the Ardentinny Nature Trail, and a copy of a letter I have sent to the Forestry Commission. I have also asked for the …

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February 10, 2014February 10, 2014

Community Councillor “horrified” at removal of nature trail

A Community Council member has expressed her horror at the removal of the Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) Discovery Trail behind the beach picnic area at Glenfinart Bay. Vehicles are no longer permitted to use the road to the nature trail and a locked metal gate has been erected at the foot of the road near the FCS …

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