by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
Beautiful charismatic woods that are filled with bird songs and gentle whispers of wind… I have had the pleasure of exploring the Kilchoan Estate’s woodlands, hills, and shores for the past three weeks. My main objective was to collect data for my dissertation in...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
In July I had the luck to volunteer in nature conservation activities in Kilchoan estate. Throughout my stay Laura Dawson was my main companion and mentor. I truly enjoyed opportunity to have a hands-on experience in a variety of tasks. For woodland restoration...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
The boulderfields of Loch Melfort shallows are bursting with life An international team of ecological researchers visited Kilchoan Estate to investigate the biodiversity hidden underneath boulders, cobbles and pebbles in West Scotland’s sea lochs in July 2023. PhD...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
Master of Deer I first came to Kilchoan in June 2022. At the time, it was to examine the site for a masters project. Even during that brief visit, I could see how wonderful Kilchoan was; in 2023, after five weeks of fieldwork, I can confirm it is much more. The...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Chapel
Our world is full of different voices; the speech of those that we love, the sounds of those around us, the words of friends, the mutter of enemies. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him,...
