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Reflecting on 2024!
At the end of December, we took time to look back and reflect on the past 12 months and document all the fantastic moments we experienced here at Barwhillanty Estate. Lambing Farming is a huge part of the daily business at Barwhillanty, Battling the wild Scottish weather, our farm manager Tim continued to secure strong pricing for our lamb and venison, regularly finding us at the top of the market. We hope you agree if you have been for a walk around Barwhillanty that our flock and herd are looking…
21,800 homes that won’t benefit from renewable electricity: Mochrum fell Windfarm – Refused Planning
I am saddened to report that he Scottish Government has refused planning on the 29.4MW Mochrum Fell Windfarm that would have supplied renewable power to 21,800 homes in Dumfries and…
Barwhillanty Blog… Lifting out of Lockdown
Where did the whirlwind start to 2021 go? Last time I wrote, optimism was a plenty for a prosperous New Year, yet lockdown laid law again and here we are…
Barwhillanty Blog… Bah Humbug!
It’s certainly been a challenging year for us here at Barwhillanty Estate, but we have not let the hurdles hold us back and remain optimistic for a prosperous 2021. It…
Mochrum Fell Windfarm – Public Consultation
The proposed windfarm on Mochrum Fell is currently undergoing public consultation. The scheme which is already approved, detail of which can be found in earlier posts, is seeking to increase…
Barwhillanty Blog… Lockdown life!
Lockdown life here at Barwhillanty Estate has been busy… the restrictions have inspired innovation and opportunity in some areas of our business, whilst we have continued carefully in others.
The End Game – 4th October 2020
Coming to the end of the Scottish season for outdoor events in and around Loch Ken, round off Endurance Autumn with the “End Game”
Barwhillanty Blog… ‘tis the season to get outdoors!
I am delighted to have collaborated with Katie Myers at Mainland Aggregates to bring you some encouraging insights into the health benefits of being outdoors, so it’s time to don your hats and gloves...
Barwhillanty Blog… Happy, healthy holidays!
Healthy, wholesome, holistic living is the ethos of Barwhillanty, echoed in our Raw and Wild retreats, aiming to educate through our example of sustainable living, incorporating physical and mental wellbeing.
Barwhillanty Blog… to blossom and bloom
Welcome spring in full blossom and unprecedented bloom, from fabulous flowers in the garden to the arrival of our beautiful baby girl on 18th May.
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.…
