by Bill Stein | Mar 20, 2019 | News
A team of Bute Conservation Trust volunteers wind up a morning session of ditch & drain clearing and boardwalk maintenance on Stage One of Bute’s West Island Way (the Kilchattan Bay Circular). read more
by Bill Stein | Feb 3, 2019 | News
Having renewed all signage on Bute’s West Island Way route, we have now turned our attention to replacing old or damaged signage on many other paths. Pictured are the new finger posts for the Black Park and the standing stones near the Plan Road. read more
by Bill Stein | Jan 15, 2019 | News
Over several decades the view from the popular Bird Hide at the Kirk Dam (Loch Fad) has become badly obscured by reeds and trees. With the assistance of specialist contractors and heavy machinery, we have cleared the the view such as it should last a good few years. By this coming Spring it will start to regain a more natural look. (Picture by Billy... read more
by Bill Stein | Dec 30, 2018 | News
There is a good path from Rothesay up to the fine viewpoint at the top of Barone Hill. At some times of year grazing cattle may be encountered on the path. The farmer has experienced problems with some walkers leaving the wide gate unsecured, allowing the cattle to stray. To remedy this we have installed a bridle gate for walkers to use. (Pictured on an end of year misty morning by Donald... read more
by Bill Stein | Oct 18, 2018 | News
We’ve added two boardwalk bridges on the moorland pathway on Stage 4 of Bute’s ‘West Island Way’ (above Shalunt Farm). The footbridges will make it easier for walkers to cross the small burns that drain water from the hillside. This high final section of the Way is well worth the effort as it leads to fine views over Kames Bay, Port Bannatyne and the Firth of... read more
by Bill Stein | Oct 18, 2018 | News
We have completed resurfacing of the popular path from the small car park down to the beach at Scalpsie Bay. This will ensure that it remains accessible to people with limited mobility and wheelchair users. (Picture: Billy Shields) read more
by Bill Stein | Oct 7, 2018 | News
Our volunteers need a wide range of hand and powered tools to keep our pathways safe and pleasant for walkers. We’ve organised our tool store to ensure easy access to the right tools for any job. (Picture by Billy Shields) read more
by Bill Stein | Aug 16, 2018 | News
Typical of the problems that crop up on our 30 miles of West island Way. This one will be sorted at once thanks to Jock and Billy who have the expertise to remove the fallen timber. (Picture by Billy Shields) read more
by Bill Stein | Aug 15, 2018 | News
The old bird hide at the Mount Stuart Estate shore was badly in need of replacement. We have worked with the Estate to provide this brand new hide. (Picture by Billy Shields) read more
by Bill Stein | Jul 3, 2018 | News
The Trust helped out at the Rothesay Gala Day. Pictured are Donald Kinnear and Billy Shields with pop-up stands about our work and the West Island Way. Plus a kids’ Picture Quiz sheet. read more
