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The Battles Over: A Nations Tribute 11th November 2018 – 100 Years of Remembrance
As part of a historical international event we are lighting a beacon to commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War, and to recognise the contributions and sacrifices made by the men and women from our own community and country. The Parton Beacon will be lit at 1900 on Sunday 11th November. The beacon is to be sited on the hill to the east of Whitehill Farm, Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 3NE Further detail can be found by downloading the following PDF. THE BATTLES OVER
Barwhillanty Blog… Raw and Wild retreats and wedding feasts!
What a summer it has been! Blessed with brilliant sunshine...
Barwhillanty Blog… Happy New Year, yoga is here!
The year of 'Raw and Wild' retreats is here!
Barwhillanty Blog… autumnal edition with an addition!
Summer was in bloom and so was I...
Barwhillanty Blog… wild swims and outdoor things!
From spring to summer, from blossom to bloom... we have been blessed with plenty of sunshine...
Barwhillanty Blog… baa blaa baa!!
The season of the lambs is well and truly here and don't we know it...
Barwhillanty Blog… Raw and Wild!
Signs of spring have already sprung, with spectacular starling murmurations and stunning snowdrops...
Barwhillanty Blog… festive fun!
'Tis the season; all things merry and bright with cosy fires and Christmas tree lights...
Barwhillanty Blog… happy horses!
The clip-clopping and happy horse sighs can now be heard...
Mochrum Fell Windfarm – Planning Approval Granted
We are delighted to announce that the appeal to Scottish Government made by Falck Renewables and Coriolis Energy to overturn the previously rejected planning permission for the windfarm at Mochrum…
David Rankin joins the team
David Rankin has joined the team as our new “Keeper / Wildlife Ranger”. David has been a professional gamekeeper, stalker and fishery manager on a number of well-established Highland estates.…
Barwhillanty Blog… WILDlife walks!
What wildlife wonders await you, as you don your walking boots and wander through Barwhillanty's fields and woodland?
Barwhillanty Blog… blooming Barwhillanty
Spring has truly sprung and my overdue blog post is finally here...
The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacon
We are lighting a special beacon to mark the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Her Majesty is turning 90 on Thursday April 21st, with beacons being lit across the country to celebrate…
Barwhillanty Blog… welly wellbeing!
Wash away your winter blues with lung fills of fresh country air at Barwhillanty Estate...
Barwhillanty Blog… counting sheep!
It's not just the abundant fresh air, indulgence of outdoor activities and rural quiet that ensures a good night's sleep...