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,...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Chapel
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls onto the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” John 12:24,25...