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Sad Farewells

Torrisdale has suffered a devastating bereavement following the sudden passing of Niall's dad, Donald, a fortnight ago. He fought a brave fight against cancer for three years but sadly succumbed just a few days after being admitted to hospital. Our loss is palpable. Donald was truly the heart and soul of Torrisdale and was Niall's adviser, fixer …

Saddell Spring Visitors

Anthony Gormley at Saddell Bay

A stranger has arrived on our neighbouring shore at Saddell Bay - a tall, brooding, naked stranger who is causing great excitement in these parts, and (mostly) not because he's naked. He is one of five sculptures by Anthony Gormley, which were commissioned by the Landmark Trust to mark their 50th anniversary. The life-size iron …

Digging commences on the hydro electric scheme

B842 Hydro scheme Lephincorrach Farmhouse Spring Summer Sustainability

Hydro Power at Torrisdale

There was great excitement at Torrisdale last month, prompted by the arrival on site of a gigantic digger. It’s presence heralded the start of the construction phase of the Torrisdale Hydro Electricity Scheme, which has been six years in the planning. To reach this stage, there have been numerous hydrology investigations, tedious planning applications, a …

Servants' Quarters Spring WOOFers

Blooming

The mercury is rising at last and we are enjoying a fabulous spell of sunshine at the moment. The views are even more spectacular and the estate is bursting into bloom. The daffodils have been wonderful this year and, despite being a disease-carrying, non-native invasive species, there is no denying that the rhododendrons also play …