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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 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 …

Estate Information Foraging Local produce Recipies Summer

Sweet Meadowsweet

Massive thanks to our gorgeous neighbour, Tracey for writing this guest blog. Tracey has truly embraced the good life since moving permanently to the estate and is a genius in the garden, a wizard in the kitchen, a supplier of the finest free range eggs and a fabulous friend to us all. Did you know …

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 …