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March 15, 2019March 19, 2019

Ardentinny says NO to fish farm proposal

On 11 March, a special Community Council meeting took place to discuss the proposal by Dawnfresh Farming Ltd. to install a trout farm in Loch Long by the shores of Ardentinny. The meeting was opened by Dawnfresh Farming Director, Alison Hutchins, who explained that they were in the very early stages of community consultation …

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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 30, 2014

Slow down, save a life

Yet more roadkill on Ardentinny's roads. This time what looks like a grouse killed on the bridge at Drynain. One does wonder as to the speed vehicles are travelling on this stretch of single-track road and why the drivers appear unable to avoid these creatures.

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February 24, 2014March 14, 2014

Stranded seal pup back in Loch Long

5.15am: The young seal which was stranded on Ardentinny beach on Sunday afternoon is this morning back in Loch Long. Overnight it managed to pull itself back down to the water.

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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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