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Putting the Fun into Fungi!

It's hard to believe that Autumn is pretty much over. The bronze leaves are falling like stars from the trees and we've had a spell of wintry temperatures. This time of the year is a truly magical experience on the estate. Creatures are starting to think about tucking themselves away for winter, whilst elsewhere things …

Autumn Spring Summer Wildlife

Torrisdale Wondrous Wildlife

I consider myself very fortunate to be living on Torrisdale Castle Estate. In my time here, I have been lucky enough to see lots of wildlife, in and around the area and I would like to share some of the photos with you that I have been fortunate to take. If you are lucky enough …

Autumn Foraging Local produce Recipies Walled garden

Apple Jelly

There is a horse chestnut tree at the main gate, by South Lodge, which is always the first to turn autumnal. I become a bit obsessed with it’s progress from green to slightly yellow, to an orangey tinge to full on bronze. At first I’m in denial that summer is nearly over but then I …

Autumn Beaches Hot tub Hydro scheme Trees

Singing in the Rain!

Torrisdale Hydro is up and running! After a few tense weeks on site, connecting up pipes (which were too short!), installing the turbine and testing the complex electronics, we met the crucial commission date with a month to spare. The scheme is now connected to the grid and producing power daily - a heavy downpour …