by Andrea McDermott | Ecological Restoration
Here I found a sense of peace and connection to the natural world My week at Kilchoan had the quality of entering a time warp, a week where time seemingly slipped through my fingers. The estate itself Is a sliver of paradise, the drive from Oban like a journey through...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
Hope Spot Residency 24 It was the end of September. Our coordinator, Keira had been promising us a late bit of summer for this year’s snorkelling artists residency and somehow, she was right. I arrived at the Kilchoan estate in sunlight with just a few leaves...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
The loch, at least, is your oyster – Modelling the distribution of a key ecosystem engineer in Loch Melfort, Argyll. The Native Oyster (Ostrea edulis) is a little known, yet incredibly important coastal species. Key providers of biogenic habitat, the beds created by...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
how pollution levels affect freshwater ecosystems Figure 1: Kilchoan Lochs (photo by Ruth Morley) My stay at Kilchoan Estate was a truly memorable experience. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, the estate’s natural beauty, from its rugged hills to tranquil...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
Investigating Larval Release Triggers in the Native Oyster: University of Glasgow Masters Research I recently wrapped up an exciting chapter of my academic journey at Kilchoan Estate, where I conducted my master’s research, supervised by Dr. Anna McGregor. My mission?...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
The sound of restored soil: potential application of ecoacustics for soil biodiversity assessment Behind its placid appearance, Kilchoan teems with life: unfolding its beauty before your eyes, reverberating through the lush vegetation, revealing itself only in elusive...
