Lochgilphead Social Woodlands – long weekend
2–5 July 2010
The woodlands surrounding the old Argyll & Bute mental hospital at Blarbuie in Lochgilphead had fallen into a neglected state. Then Hugh Fife of Reforesting Scotland had the idea of transforming them from a dark scary place into somewhere light and open which patients, staff and visitors to the hospital could enjoy. The same applies to the woods planted around the Council offices at Kilmory Castle. They badly need rescuing so that staff and local people can enjoy walking through them again.
Kilmartin, just up the road from Lochgilphead, is the location of some of the best prehistoric remains in Scotland.
Please note that this is a long weekend, leaving on Friday morning, returning Monday evening.
Location |
Lochgilphead & Kilmartin in Argyll |
Dates |
2–5 July 2010 |
Activity |
We will be doing vital woodland work in special woodlands which have a high social value, in one case for people with mental health problems. We will be taking off tree shelters and pruning young trees. |
Accommodation |
We will be staying in a new bunkhouse in the village of Kilmartin. Bring a sleeping bag and towel. Midge repellent is always useful in July in Argyll. |
Food |
We will provide dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as breakfast and lunch on Saturday, Sunday and Monday with much of the produce coming from Damhead Organics. |
Transport |
We will collect people from outside Jimmy Chungs on Waverley Bridge in the centre of Edinburgh at 9.00 am on Friday and will return everyone mid evening on the Monday. Please note that this is a long weekend, leaving on Friday morning, returning Monday evening. |
Outings |
We will be exploring the standing stones, sculptures, cairns and museum of the Kilmartin area, one of Scotland’s hidden treasures. |
Big Debate |
How do you develop businesses in remote rural areas ? |
Cost |
£35 waged / £30 unwaged |
