by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
Exploring Avian Soundscapes in Ancient and Restored Woodlands I had the pleasure of staying on Kilchoan Estate for three weeks in March 2024 to collect data for my undergraduate dissertation in Animal & Conservation Biology at Edinburgh Napier University. My study...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
‘Hope Spot Argyll’ snorkelling residency In August 2023 I travelled to Scotland once more to work with the organisers of the ‘Hope Spot Argyll’ snorkelling residency. I am an experienced free-diver and underwater artist so was asked to show the resident artists how to...
by Kilchoan Melfort Trust | Ecological Restoration
The Re:Green programme run by Raleigh International aims to inspire young people to take action on issues of the climate and ecological crisis. We have been fortunate enough to volunteer on the Kilchoan Estate by helping with existing marine and terrestrial rewilding...
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...
