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
by Bill Stein | Jun 19, 2018 | News
A cow escaped from a field and decided to try out the West Island Way path through Suidhe Wood at Kilchattan Bay. A stretch of boardwalk was badly damaged. Pictured here are some of the Conservation Volunteers team braving the rain to fix the damage. (Picture by Billy... read more
by Bill Stein | Jun 10, 2018 | News
One of our new ‘West Island way and Other Walks on Bute’ information boards and shelter has been installed at the Mount Stuart Visitor Centre. (Picture by Billy Shields) read more
by Bill Stein | Jun 10, 2018 | News
Two occasionally very muddy sections on the path between Kilchattan Bay and Glencallum Bay have been completely upgraded on a solid foundation. This will make this favourite walk more pleasant for local residents and for walkers on Bute’s ‘West Island... read more
by Bill Stein | May 31, 2018 | News
An occasionally very muddy section of the ‘West Island Way’ (on Stage 3, around the Westlands and Gortans stretches) has been given a long-lasting fix by clearing and deepening ditches. The picture shows a stretch of the repaired section, now ready to green up over the summer. (Picture: Don... read more
