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November 15, 2020May 19, 2023

Historical footage of Glenfinart House fire

Over the years we've published several articles related to the Glenfinart House fire which destroyed the building in 1968 (see related posts below). We've also received some fascinating comments from individuals who were employed by the hotel and were able to give a first hand account of the events of that day. With apparently very …

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July 17, 2015July 17, 2015

Glenfinart Walled Garden hosts first wedding

Ardentinny's historic Glenfinart Walled Garden last week marked a milestone as a wedding venue. Clair Tierney and Derek Nelson chose to exchange their vows within the grade 2 listed walls of the century-old garden which was bought by the community of Ardentinny in 2012. Set beside the only beach in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs …

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July 5, 2015January 17, 2022

Glenfinart revisited

A recent visitor to Glenfinart Walled Garden had a fascinating story to tell. It was only Don Ward's second visit to the village since 1960. On that occasion he was accompanying his mother Helen Bonnieman who had lived in Ardentinny as a child. Helen was born in 1908 and moved to Ardentinny at an …

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December 19, 2013December 19, 2013

National Park provides further support

Ardentinny's Glenfinart Walled Garden has been awarded a £768 administration grant by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. According to Ardentinny Community Trust Treasurer, Dennis Gower, this most welcome additional funding will go towards insurance and other administration costs of the Walled Garden project. The National Park previously provided support to this community initiative …

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December 15, 2013December 18, 2013

Who do you think you are Glenfinart?

Continuing on from our previous article on Glenfinart House when it was used as a holiday centre between the 1930's and early 60's. Elizabeth Brooking, granddaughter of the late Henry C. White, owner of Friendship Holidays Association, has provided us with more images and information from her archive. In addition to Glenfinart House, Henry C. White owned …

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