Emma Macalister Hall -

Springing into Action

Maybe last year was particularly grim but I’m fairly certain this winter has been quite bearable and seems to have passed us by pretty quickly. I don’t need to be told not to talk too soon as it’s not unheard of to have snow storms in March and April, but on the whole, there have …

Argyll and the Isles Tourism Cooperative Beaches Filming Summer Visitors

Wild About Beaumont

Life is never dull at Torrisdale (if only!) but the excitement bar was raised even higher last week as we played host to the legendary adventure cyclist, Mark Beaumont. He was passing through Kintyre as part of a 12 day tour of Argyll and the Isles, incorporating various formidable sporting challenges, from running up the …

Craft Gin Distillery Hydro scheme Kintyre Gin Local produce

Gin Plans

The cat is out of the bag regarding our next exciting venture. Never one to rest on his laurels, Niall needed another project to get stressed about now the hydro scheme is up and running. Last year he came up with the brilliant idea of making gin as it appears to be a booming industry …

Clan Family Spring

Sad Farewells

Torrisdale has suffered a devastating bereavement following the sudden passing of Niall's dad, Donald, a fortnight ago. He fought a brave fight against cancer for three years but sadly succumbed just a few days after being admitted to hospital. Our loss is palpable. Donald was truly the heart and soul of Torrisdale and was Niall's adviser, fixer …