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Knoydart Foundation Directors Meeting – Minutes for Monday 16/09/2024
Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Davie Newton, Calum Wilson, Corinna Calder, Jenny Ruddle, Liz Tibbets, Danny Gorman, Finlay Greig, Angie Rupp, Helen Evemy, Trish Birch, Jim Brown, Sam Eason, Sara Donald, Reagan Nunn, Dougal the Dog Apologies: Tom Harris...
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Minutes 12th August 2024
Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Davie Newton, Danny Gorman, Corinna Calder, Liz Tibbets, Sam Eason, Kristy Brown, Finlay Greig, Grant Holroyd, Helen Evemy, Philip Evemy, Janey DeNorwall, Tom Dalziel, Costa Cotran, Matt Porter, Calum Wilson, Tom Harris, Sara...
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Minutes Monday 8th July 2024
Attending: Liz Tibbetts, Davie Newton, Corinna Calder, Tom Harris, Kristy Brown, Tom Dalziel, Jacqui Wallace, Danny Gorman, Grant Holroyd, Jane Hollowood, Angie Rupp, Finlay Greig Apologies: Callum Wilson, Sarah Donald, Harry? Declarations of Interest: None Email...
Knoydart hosts launch of Scotland rainforest strategy
Knoydart hosted the launch of a new strategic approach for Scotland’s rainforest this week aiming to improve the condition and health of the precious habitat. The strategy, developed by Scottish Forestry, underlined the need to deliver community benefits including the...
Knoydart Foundation Directors Meeting Minutes for 10th June 2024
Monday 10 June 2024 @ Community Hall 6.00pm Attending: Liz Tibbetts, Davie Newton, Corinna Calder, Calum Wilson, Tom Harris, Kristy Brown, Richard Williams, Tom Dalziel, Jacqui Wallace, Helen Evemy, Philip Evemy, Trish Birch, Danny Gorman, Jenny Ruddle, Grant Holroyd,...
Knoydart Foundation Directors Meeting Minutes for Monday 13th May 2024
Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Davie Newton, Calum Wilson, Danny Gorman, Angie Rupp, Sam Eisson, Kristy Brown, Tom Dalziel, Andrew Baldrey, Sara Donald, Liz Tibbets, Reagan Nunn Apologies: Richard Willams, Tom Harris, Corinna Calder Declarations of Interest:...
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Meeting – 15th April 2024
Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Davie Newton, Richard Williams, Kristy Brown, Corinna Calder, Tom Dalziel, Tom Harris, Margaret Aldington, Frank Atherley, Ian Robertson, Jacqui Wallace, Helen Evemy, Trish Birch, Calum Wilson, Sara Donald, Danny Gorman, Finlay...
KNOYDART FOUNDATION COMMUNITY DIRECTORS MEETING – 11th March 2024
Knoydart Foundation Directors Meeting Approved Minutes for Monday 11th March 2024 Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Davie Newton, Danny Gorman, Tom Harris, Kristy Brown, Corinna Calder, Margaret Aldington, Reagan Nunn, Calum Wilson, Tom Dalziel, Steve Brook,...
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Meeting – 12th February 2024
Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Davie Newton, Rhona Miller, Tom Harris, Corinna Calder, Reagan Nunn, Frank Atherly, Danny Gorman, Kristy Brown, Sarah and Calum Wilson, Judy Bailey, Samantha Humphreys, Rodger Trussel, Denise Atherley, Richard Williams, Janey De...
Inverie woodland path closures
Harvesting of sections of woodland around Inverie are currently in operation. Please note that in the interests of safety that some of the paths in the woods are temporarily closed while harvesting operations are underway - see attached map. There is also signage in...
KNOYDART FOUNDATION DIRECTORS MEETING – MONDAY 15th January 2024
Attending: Davie Newton, Tom Harris, Danny Gorman, Frank Atherly, Tom Harris, Jacqui Wallace, Tom Dalziel, Corinna Calder, Helen Evemy, Andrey Baldrey Apologies: Richard Williamson Declarations of Interest: None Minutes of Previous Meetings inc. single item agenda...
Knoydart Foundation Directors Meeting – Monday 18th December 2023
Attending: Davie Newton, Danny Gorman, Tom Harris, Corinna Calder, Helen Evemy, Trish Birch, Richard Williams, Tom Dalziel, Liz Tibbets, Sara Donald, Reagan Nunn Apologies: Andrew Baldrey Declarations of Interest: None Minutes of Previous Meetings inc. single item...
Knoydart Foundation Directors Meeting – Monday 20th November 2023
Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Davie Newton, Danny Gorman, Andrew Baldrey, Tom Harris, Reagan Nunn, Jane Hollowood, Tom Dalziel, Finlay Grieg, Corinna Calder, Grant Holroyd, Jaqui Wallace, Trish Birch, Helen Evemy, Jo Firminger, Richard Williams, Ben and...
Knoydart Foundation Directors Meeting for Wednesday 18th October 2023
Attending: Davie Newton, Jo Firminger, Danny Gorman, Corinna Calder, Reagan Nunn, Tom Dalziel, Sam Gardener, Ben and Jenny Ruddle, John Cocker, Andrew Baldrey, Helen Evemy, Trisha Birch, Jane Hollowood, Fiona Lennie Apologies: Tom Harris, Richard...
Knoydart Foundation Board Meeting: Friday 22nd September. 11.15am. Knoydart Community Hall
Present: Davie Newton, Corinna Calder, Jo Firminger(zoom), Sam Gardener Also Present: Grant Holroyd, Liz Tibbets, Reagan Nunn, Tom Daziel, Sam Eason, Andrew Kelly, Janey DeNorwall Present by Zoom: Judy Bailey, Trisha Birch, Samantha Humphrey Apologies: Lachie...
Community Directors Minutes for Monday 14th August 2023
Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Davie Newton, Lachie Robinson, Jo Firminger, Corinna Calder, Richard Williams (zoom) Also Attending: Craig Dunn, Liz Tibbets, Drew McNaughton, Jim Brown, Benjamin Nunn, Reagan Nunn Attending Via Zoom: Grant Holroyd, Louise...
COMMUNITY DIRECTORS MEETING – 10th July 2023
COMMUNITY DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES - Monday 10th July 2023 Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Lachie Robinson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener, Jo Firminger, Corinna Calder Also Attending: Craig Dunn, Reagan Nunn, Drew McNaughton, Finlay...
12th June 2023 Minutes – Community Directors meeting minutes
Minutes of Knoydart Foundation Board Meeting, Monday 12th June 2023, Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Lachie Robinson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener, Jo FirmingerAlso Attending: Craig Dunn, Corinna Calder, Rhona Miller, Liz Tibbets, Drew...
Golden Chanterelles: ‘A shroom with a view’
Golden Chanterelles growing in Inverie woods, 05/07/23 - Look at that colour The last few weeks in Knoydart have seen quite the change in weather from the month long heatwave celebrated over June; and whilst we’re sad to see the sun go, some much-needed rain has...
Knoydart Foundation supports opposition to more mobile phone masts on Community land.
The Knoydart Foundation recently took part in a joint discussion with other local groups, on further mobile phone masts on the Knoydart peninsula. A letter was sent to the Scottish Government. We print this letter in full here. Further reading can be had via the links...
Millburn renovation and affordable housing inception meeting 23rd of May.
Hi all, We are pleased to share the update that we are now in a position to begin the first stage of work at Millburn with the Communities Housing Trust, including the planned renovation of Millburn Cottage and the 2 Semi-detached new build homes. The architects...
9TH May – COMMUNITY DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Minutes for Tuesday 9th May 2023- Knoydart Community Hall, 6pm Attending: Jane Hollowood, Lachie Robinson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener Also Attending: Craig Dunn, Drew McNaughton, Reagan Nunn Attending via Zoom: Stephanie Harris,Jacqui Wallace, John Cocker, Jo...
11TH APRIL – COMMUNITY DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Knoydart Foundation Meeting Minutes (Draft) Tues 11th April 2023Knoydart Community Hall, 6pmAttending: Jane Hollowood, Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener, Reagan Nunn, Rhona Miller, Jim Brown, Finlay GreigAlso Attending Zoom: Craig Dunn, Fiona Lennie, Jacqui...
13TH MARCH – COMMUNITY DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Minutes for Community Directors MeetingMonday 13th March 2023Knoydart Community Hall, 6pmAttendingIn person - Anna Wilson, Jane Hollowood, Craig Dunn, Lachie Robinson, Davie NewtonOn zoom – Richard WilliamsAlso AttendingOn zoom - Corinna Calder, Jo Firminger, Judy...
9TH MARCH – COMMUNITY DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Minutes for Single Item Agenda reviewing Ceresis Canary Reed Grass Trial ConsultationThurs 9th March 2023Tigh Na Feidh, 5pmAttending:Jane Hollowood, Sam Gardener, Lachie Robinson and Anna WilsonAlso attending:Craig Dunn (on zoom) Canary Reed Grass Trial...
13th February – Community Directors Meeting Minutes
Minutes Community Directors Meeting6.00 p.m. Mon 13th February 2023AttendingSam Gardener, Davie Newton, Jane Hollowood, Craig Dunn, Anna WilsonAndrew (via zoom)Also AttendingTom Dalziel (in person)In Zoom:Corinna Calder, Judy Bailey, Sara Donald, Kira Holroyd, Grant...
7TH FEBRUARY – COMMUNITY DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
Minutes of meeting for reviewing Millburn consultationsTues 7th Feb 2023, 10am Knoydart HallAttending:Davie Newton, Jane Hollowood and Anna Wilson (in person), Lachie Robinson (on zoom) Tree NurseryDiscussion of feedback from community given in the consultations.JH –...
9th January 2023 – Community Directors Meeting Minutes
Minutes Community Directors Meeting6.00 p.m. Mon 9th January 2023Attending Craig Dunn, Jane Hollowood, Davie Newton, Lachie Robinson, Anna Wilson and Richard Williams via zoomAlso AttendingTom Dalziel (in person)Stephanie Harris, Jacqui Wallace, Joel Robinson, Philip...
22nd December – Community Directors Meeting Minutes
Minutes Knoydart Foundation Directors Meeting to Approve Accounts7.00pm Wednesday 22nd Dec, 2022Attending (all via zoom)Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Jane Hollowood, Richard WilliamsApologiesSam Gardener, Lachie Robinson, Andrew BaldreyDeclarations of Interest Accounts...
12th December 2022 – Community Directors Meeting Minutes
Minutes Community Directors Meeting 6.00pm Monday 12th Dec, 2022 Attending Craig Dunn, Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener, Jane Hollowood, Lachie Robinson, Richard William (via zoom) Andrew Baldrey (via zoom), Also Attending Finlay...
21st November 2022 – Community Directors Meeting Minutes
Minutes Community Directors Meeting 4.00 p.m. November 21st, 2022 Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener, Andrew Baldrey, Richard Williams Also Attending Craig Dunn, Christelle Stockdale, Liz Tibbetts, Finlay Greig, Jim Brown, Tom...
Knoydart organisations make the news again. How Knoydart is resilient to the current energy crisis.
An article on the BBC Scotland website on the impact for local businesses and residents on Knoydart being in control of your own local energy has. The Highland haven insulated from rising energy prices - BBC News
10th October 2022 – Community Directors Meeting Minutes
Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Denise Atherley, Sam Gardener, Anna Wilson, Andrew Baldrey, Richard Williams (Via Zoom) Also Attending Craig Dunn, Sara Donald (Via Zoom), Finlay Greig, Jane Hollowood, Tom Dalziel, Steph Harris (Via Zoom), Corrina Calder...
12th Sept 2022 – Community Directors Meeting
MinutesCommunity Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall6.00 p.m. Sept 12th, 2022Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Davie Newton, Denise Atherley, Sam Gardener, AnnaWilson (Arrived at point indicated), Richard Williams (Via Zoom)Also Attending Craig Dunn (Via Zoom),...
Community Directors Meeting 6.00 p.m. Aug 15th, 2022
Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Sam Gardener, Davie Newton, Anna Wilson, Denise Atherley (Via Zoom), Richard Williams (Via Zoom) Also Attending Craig Dunn, Liz Tibbets, Louise Costello, Drew McNaughton, Tom Dalziel, Jane Hollowood, Steph Harris (Via Zoom), Jo...
Forests, Fungi and Fairy Rings
Welcome to a new drive to post on the website from your friendly Knoydart rangers, Finlay and Drew. We've been rangers for a wee while here on Knoydart and have been finding lots of really interesting hidden places on some of our excursions around Knoydart, even close...
18th July 2022 – Community Directors Meeting
Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Davie Newton, Sam Gardener Also Attending Craig Dunn, Finlay Greig, Helen Evemy (Via Zoom) Apologies Richard Williams, Anna Wilson, Denise Atherley Declarations of Interest DN - Item 1 CD - Item 2 GH - Item 4 Minutes of...
21st June 2022 – Community Directors Meeting
Minutes Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall 6.00 p.m. 21st June, 2022 Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener, Denise Atherley (Via Zoom) Also attending Craig Dunn, Finlay Greig, Jim Brown, Corinna Calder, Jacqui Wallace...
Newsletter – June 2022
Knoydart Foundation Newsletter - June 2022 June 2022 Newsletter Issue - 248 Westfield Plot Sale by Craig Dunn We have now completed the sale of the plot west of Westfield. This sale was lengthy and presented us with a number of hurdles. Congratulations to...
Make a difference to Knoydart
We're excited to let folks know that we have a new position available within the Knoydart Foundation. We're looking for a Project Officer to take on some transformational projects for us. Job Title: Project Officer Hours: 35...
A warm welcome from Jenny and Ben
This season we welcome Jenny and Ben to the Bunkhouse as they take over the Accommodation both there and at the Wee Hooses. We're delighted that they've agreed to join the team and are already making substantial improvements to the running of the place. Say "Hi" to...
9th May 2022 – Community Directors Meeting
Draft Minutes Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall 9.00 a.m. 9th May, 2022 Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener, Denise Atherley (Via Zoom), Richard Williams (Via Zoom) Also attending Craig Dunn Apologies Declarations...
11th April – Community Directors Meeting
Minutes Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall 9.00 a.m. 11th April, 2022 Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Sam Gardener, Denise Atherley, Davie Newton, Allan Henderson (Via Zoom) Also attending Craig Dunn (Via Zoom) Apologies Richard Williams, Anna Wilson...
15th March – Community Directors Meeting
MinutesCommunity Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall9.00 a.m. 15th March, 2022Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Denise Atherley (Via Zoom), Richard Williams (Via Zoom)Also attendingCraig DunnApologiesAllan Henderson, Sam...
14th February 2022 – Community Directors Meeting
Attending: Grant Holroyd(Chair), Denise Atherley, Anna Wilson, Sam Gardener, Davie Newton, Richard Williams (Via zoom), Allan Henderson (Via zoom) Also Attending: Jacqui Wallace, Stephanie Harris, Fiona Lennie, Tom Dalziel, Mark Harris, Danny Gorman (Via zoom), Helen...
24th January 2022 – Community Directors Meeting
MinutesCommunity Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall4.00 p.m. 24th January 2022Attending Grant Holroyd(Chair), Sam Gardener, Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Denise Atherley, Allan Henderson (Via Zoom), Richard Williams(Via Zoom)Also Attending Craig Dunn, Louise...
13th December 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Minutes Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall 4.00 p.m. 13th December 2021 Present – Grant Holroyd (Chair), Davie Newton, Denise Atherley, Sam Gardener, Anna Wilson Also Present – Craig Dunn, Corinna Calder, Morag Anderson Via Zoom – Louise Grant (EQ)...
Knoydart Foundation announce plans to build high quality worker accommodation units
In an effort to grease the wheels of progress towards a circular economy based on addressing the climate crisis, the Knoydart Foundation has announced plans to build six worker accommodation units on a former farm building site. The six units will provide high quality...
29th November 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall5.00 p.m. 29th November 2021Attending in person: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener,Attending via Zoom: Denise Atherley, Richard Williams, Allan HendersonAlso Attending: Craig...
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8th November 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall4.00 p.m. 8th November 2021Attending in person: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Anna Wilson, Denise Atherley, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener (Via Zoom), Richard Williams (Via Zoom), Allan Henderson (Via Zoom), Liz Tibbetts, David...
The historic moment, after years of work, we switch to our new hydro pipeline
As members of the Knoydart Community, you will be pleased to hear that yesterday, at 2.00 pm, I switched over to the new buried pipeline. You probably noticed a momentary outage as wewent from our polluting, temporary, diesel generator to put Inverie Bay back onto...
Knoydart Foundation announce community consultation on landscape scale regeneration project
THE BLACK HILLS REGENERATION COMMUNITY CONSULTATION - PART 1 The Black Hills Regeneration project offers the opportunity to make changes in how we manage a sizeable area of land (3000ha) to achieve a wide range of benefits including nature-based solutions to the...
New butchery arrives on Knoydart
Our new butchery unit has arrived and is in place ready to be put to work. This unit was partly funded by Adapt and Thrive, HIE and partly self-funded by Knoydart Trading Ltd. Huge thanks to Matt Porter, Liz Tibbetts, David Costello, Jim, Bob, Davie, Grant and others...
11th October 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Minutes Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall 4.00 p.m. 11th October 2021 Attending in person: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Anna Wilson, Davie Newton, Sam Gardener, Denise Atherley Attending Via Tele Conf: Apologies: Allan Henderson, Richard Williams...
THIS WEEK…Learn about the marine environment.
As part of the Knoydart Climate Conversations , the Knoydart Climate Conversations Working Group and Loch Nevis Coastal Community Group are hosting Marine Biodiversity Training Workshops this week alongside a Marine themed Climate Conversation about Seagrass. Join...
13th September 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Agenda Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Hall 4.00 p.m. 13th September 2021 Attending in person: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Denise Atherley, Morag Anderson, Sam Gardener, Ian Robertson Also Attending: Craig Dunn, Louise Costello, Fiona Lennie, Corinna Calder...
9th August 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Meeting Monday 9th August 4:00 p.m. 2021 Attending : Grant Holroyd (Chair), Morag Anderson, Ian Robertson, Sam Gardener Attending via Zoom: Richard Williams Also Attending: Craig Dunn Apologies: Denise Atherley, Allan...
12th July 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Draft Minutes Community Directors Meeting via zoom and the Display Room. 4.00 p.m. 12th July 2021 Present: G. Holroyd (GH), I. Robertson (IR), M. Anderson (MA), S. Gardener (SG) Present via Zoom: D. Atherley (DA) Apologies: R. Williams, A. Henderson, C. Dunn Minutes...
6th July 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
THE KNOYDART FOUNDATIONCOMPANY NO. SC171248Minutes 06th July, 2021Community Directors MeetingAttending in person: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Ian Robertson, Morag AndersonAttending Via Tele Conf: Denise Atherley, Sam GardenerAlso Attending: Craig DunnApologies:Minutes...
Housing Plan for Consultation
Working with the Communities Housing Trust (Who are heavily involved in our Rural Housing Burden scheme), we have produced a plan for the next six years to meet the current and future needs of the community over this period. There are two infographics below giving a...
14th June 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
THE KNOYDART FOUNDATIONCOMPANY NO. SC171248Minutes 14th June, 2021Community Directors MeetingAttending in person: Morag Anderson (Interim Chair), Sam Gardener, Ian RobertsonAttending Via Tele Conf: Denise Atherley,Also Attending: Craig DunnApologies: Richard Williams,...
24th May 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
MinutesCommunity Directors Meeting4.00 p.m. 24th May 2021In Community HallAttending in person: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Denise Atherley, Morag Anderson, Same Gardener, Ian RobertsonAttending Via Tele Conf:Also Attending: Craig DunnMinutes taken by:Apologies: Richard...
17th May 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
THE KNOYDART FOUNDATION COMPANY NO. SC171248 Minutes 17th May, 2021 Community Directors Meeting Attending in person: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Denise Atherley, Morag Anderson, Ian Robertson. Attending Via Tele Conf: Allan Henderson, Sam Gardener Also Attending: Craig...
Wee Hooses Arrive on Knoydart
They've been a wee while coming but the Wee Hooses have finally arrived on Knoydart and they look splendid. Just look at the view in the reflection of the window of one of them. We're still kitting them out in anticipation of guests arriving middle of the month but...
12th April 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
THE KNOYDART FOUNDATIONCOMPANY NO. SC171248AgendaCommunity Directors Meeting4.00 p.m. 12th April 2021Attending Via Tele Conf:Denise Atherley, Morag Anderson, Ian Robertson, Sam Gardener, Allan HendersonAlso Attending: Craig DunnApologies: Richard WilliamsMinutes taken...
5th April 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
6.00 p.m. 5th April 2021Attending Via Tele Conf:Grant Holroyd (Chair), Denise Atherley, Morag Anderson, Sam Gardener, IanRobertson, Allan HendersonAlso Attending:Craig DunnMinutes taken by:Craig DunnDeclarations of Interest:Approval of Minutes:Matters Arising:...
24th March 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
THE KNOYDART FOUNDATIONCOMPANY NO. SC171248Minutes of a meeting of the board of directors of The Knoydart Foundation (the “company”) held on24/03/2021 at [5:45]pm.PRESENT: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Morag Anderson, Sam Gardener, Denise Atherley, IanRobertson, Richard...
Wee Hooses now open for booking.
We're starting to come out of Covid and with the tourism season likely to be "stay within the UK" we've taken the opportunity to enhance our offering. Thanks to a grant from HIE we're building three small wooden "blackhooses". Each one provides a comfortable open plan...
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8th March 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Community Directors MeetingHeld on 8th of March 2021 at 4.00 p.m.Attending Via Tele Conf: Denise Atherley (Chair), Morag Anderson, Ian Robertson, Sam Gardener,Richard WilliamsAlso Attending: Craig Dunn, Tom Dalziel, Danny GormanMinutes taken by: Craig DunnDeclarations...
Bookings
The Knoydart Foundation acts as a booking agent for some of our services. We may purchase in services from our own subsidiaries and third party suppliers. We charge a small booking fee for taking the booking and this mainly goes towards the cost of the software. Each...
8th February 2021 – Community Directors Meeting
Community Directors MeetingHeld on 8th of February 2021 at 4.00 p.m.Attending Via Tele Conf: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Morag Anderson, Denise Atherley, Sam Gardener, Ian RobertsonAlso Attending: Craig Dunn, Fiona LennieMinutes taken by: Craig DunnDeclarations of...
Millburn Consultation
This area is where we will store all our consultation information for Millburn purchase and renovation.
14th December 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 14th December 4:00 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Ian Robertson, Morag Anderson, Sam GardenerApologies: Denise Atherley, Allan Henderson, Richard WilliamsAlso Attending: Craig Dunn, Louise...
Knoydart Foundation secure £391,000 to acquire 111 acres including Millburn Cottage.
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that we have been successful in our application for funding to purchase Millburn Cottage and the surrounding land. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, board members, staff, the Scottish Land Fund, Communities Housing...
27th November 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 27th November 4:00 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: Grant Holroyd, Ian Robertson, Denise Atherley, Morag Anderson, Sam GardenerApologies: Allan Henderson, Richard WilliamsAlso Attending: Craig DunnMinutes taken by:...
24th November 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Matters Arising: Millburn Discussion on Millburn and questions raised on valuation and planning. ACTION - CD - to Check with John Leyshon about contract with Ken Talbot and valuations. Huts Discussion on response to Huts consultation. Proposed a response to...
23rd November 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 23rd November 5:30 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: Grant Holroyd, Ian Robertson, Denise Atherley,Apologies: Morag Anderson, Sam GardenerAlso Attending: Craig DunnMinutes taken by: Craig DunnDeclarations of...
9th November 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 9th November 4.00 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: Grant Holroyd, Ian Robertson, Morag Anderson, Denise Atherley, Sam GardenerAlso Attending: Craig DunnMinutes taken by: Craig DunnDeclarations of Interest: All in...
Post Office opening @ the SHOP
The Knoydart Foundation is happy to announce that the Knoydart Post Office will be opening within the SHOP premises on 28th of October, 2020. This is a the culmination of a year's work for the team and we're delighted that the day is finally coming. This will bring...
21st October 2020 – AGM
Knoydart Foundation AGM Monday 21st, October, 5:30 p.m. 2020 via Teleconf Members present: Grant Holroyd (Chair), Allan Henderson, Ian Robertson, Morag Anderson, Jane Davies, Denise Atherley, Davie Newton, Craig Dunn,...
21st October 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 21st, October, 4:00 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: GH (Chair), JD, MA, DA, AH, IRAlso Attending: CDApologies: IW, RWMinutes taken by: CDDeclarations of Interest:NoneApproval of Minutes:Minutes of previous meeting...
12th October 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 12th October 4:00 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: Grant Holroyd (GH) Chair, Jane Davies (JD), Iain Robertson (IR), Denise Atherley (DA).Also Attending: Craig Dunn (CD), Louise Costello (LC)Apologies: Morag...
Bunkhouse Update We may be restricted but we are still open, and very much within the recent Covid guidelines so still one household only per booking. Hope you are all well and enjoying the Autumn. Stay safe, keep smiling and one day we will be able to reopen fully....
New Constitution adopted by Membership
On the 22nd of September at a little past 6.00 p.m. the Membership of the Knoydart Foundation voted to change our Constitution and purposes. This is a momentous occasion. Completely re-writing a Constitution doesn't happen very often. Well done to everyone involved...
14th September 2020 Community Directors Minutes
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 14th September 4:30 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: GH/IR/JDApologies: DA, MAAlso Attending: CDMinutes taken by: CDDeclarations of Interest:Approval of Previous Minutes:Approved by BoardMatters Arising: Financial...
August 13th 2020 Millburn Consultation
Last Thursday saw part of our community consultation on the proposed purchase of Millburn and associated lands. The event started at Millburn Cottage and field where we walked the land. Then it moved to the community hall where people had the opportunity to ask...
10th August 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 10th August 4:00 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: Grant Holroyd (GH) Chair, Jane Davies (JD), Morag Anderson (MA), Iain Robertson (IR), Denise Atherley (DA).Also Attending: Craig Dunn (CD), Louise Costello...
Long Beach Campsite Open to All from 31st July, 2020
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14th July 2020 – Full Board Directors Meeting
KF FULL BOARD3:00p.m. – 5:00pm, 14/07/2020Present: GH/IW/JD/RW/MA/AH Via TeleconferenceIn attendance: CD via TeleconferenceMinutes Taken By: CDApologies: DA - IR - Arriving later.Voluntary Redress Fund - Hydro SchemeMinutes of Previous Meeting: Proposed by IW and...
13th July 2020 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart FoundationCommunity Directors MeetingMonday 13th July 4:00 p.m. 2020Attending Via Tele Conf: Grant Holroyd (GH) Chair, Jane Davies (JD), Morag Anderson (MA), Iain Robertson (IR), Denise Atherley (DA).Also Attending: Craig Dunn (CD), Louise Costello (LC) Matt...
Covid-19 Position Statement
This is a direct copy of the piece presented in the VisitKnoydart website. From South Knoydart Community Council, Resilient Knoydart & Knoydart Foundation 5th July 2020 In line with the Scottish Government’s recent updates, many of our local businesses who were...
Our re-opening plans, post Covid-19
The Ranger Service (including walks and tours, Carbon Cycle bike hire and Long Beach Campsite) continues to be closed due to Coronavirus. We will review the situation again on 15th July and will reopen the different elements of the service once we are able to do so....
the SHOP is re-opening
We have decided to re-open the SHOP on Knoydart. Please adhere to social distancing and also to the instructions printed on signs and given by our staff. We are opening for a limited amount of hours during the week starting on Friday 3rd of July. Monday 10 a.m. - 6....
Funding Success
We have been extremely lucky in being successful in applying for and gaining four grants from a variety of sources during the Covid-19 outbreak. We are eternally grateful to HIE and Highland Council for their support through this difficult tiime. Their support means...
We’re already getting busy in 2020! Fully booked dates listed here.
Fully booked dates for 2020 It's looking busy in 2020 already at the Knoydart Foundation bunkhouse. Listed below are dates that we're already fully booked for. So if you want to stay with us then call us on 01687 462163 today. 1st, 2nd, 3rd May 2020 11th, 12th, 13th,...
Carnach Bridge now open
We are delighted to announce that the new Carnach Bridge is open???? Thanks to all at Camusrory Estate for a fantastic afternoon's celebration and to everyone involved in the bridge replacement. There is no excuse now, so why not plan your walk in to Inverie? ????...
Experience truly Wild Stalking with us
We welcome visitors who share our Land Management vision to come and stalk with us. As part of our objectives we require to cull the deer to a level where vegetation growth is enough to encourage a thriving habitat. The main income for our stalking operation derives...
Meetings Schedule
Knoydart Foundation Meeting ScheduleJanuary 2020 -> January 2021 All members of the community are welcome to attend any of the following meetings. Unless stated they will all take place in the new Knoydart Foundation Office. Knoydart Foundation Full Board (New...
About the Knoydart Bunkhouse
TELEPHONE NUMBER - 01687 462163 EMAIL -bunkhouse@knoydart.org The Knoydart Foundation Bunkhouse located approximately half a mile south east of the centre of Inverie village, and there are 3 bedrooms sleeping 11, 8 &...
Have a Merry Christmas everyone!
A short note to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone for their efforts and support in 2019. See you all in 2020.
What can you buy the SHOP on Knoydart?
the SHOP is developing all the time. We have grand plans for expanding and enhancing the experience. But for your information please find below a brief list of things your can purchase in the SHOP on Knoydart. Alcohol - Ale and Beer (including the local Knoydart...
Opening Hours
We have separate summer and winter opening hours. These are listed below. SUMMER MONDAY 10:00a.m - 5:00p.m. TUESDAY 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. WEDNESDAY 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. THURSDAY 1:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. FRIDAY 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. SATURDAY 10:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. SUNDAY closed...
11th November 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
CDs-minutes-20191111-ApprovedDownload Present Grant Holroyd, Morag Anderson, Denise Atherley, Jane Davies Apologies Ian Robertson Also Present Craig Dunn, Louise Costello, Fiona Lennie Declarations of Interest GH - Yasmine and Toms plot and Forest Trust Minutes of...
About the Ranger Service here on Knoydart
Our Ranger, Amie, is always busy creating and maintaining projects that allow locals and visitors to experience the wonder of Knoydart. Whether she's running tours, taking talks or collecting money from the campsite, she's always doing it with a smile and an...
Our Land Management Policy
Following consultation with the local community, the Natural Heritage Management Plan provides a guide to our land management policies. The consultation took the format of a range of evening lectures which looked at specific issues around land management and then led...
Accessing the land in Knoydart
There have been big changes in recent years regarding access to the Scottish hills, and the Knoydart Foundation fully support and encourage responsible access by hillwalkers and other user-groups year-round. As with all areas of Scotland, the local Ranger Service is...
7th October 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Attending Grant Holroyd (Chair), Denise Atherley, Morag Anderson, Jane Davies, Ian Robertson Also attending Craig Dunn Apologies Declarations of interest GH – KFT, KRMinutes of previous meeting Approved MinutesMatters Arising DA – asked for all documents be PDF’s...
A brief history of the SHOP on Knoydart
The Knoydart Foundation Shop is one of the activities that allows the community-run Knoydart Foundation to earn a secondary income to reinvest in the people and the place. We are a community-owned enterprise where all profits are reinvested back into the community....
9th September 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Present: Grant Holroyd (chair), Kristy Brown, Jane Davies, Ian Robertson In Attendance: Craig Dunn Minutes taken by: Craig Dunn 1. Apologies ...
Cancellation Policy
Wee Hoose, Bunkhouse and Activities cancellation policy Cancellation within 48 hours of booking, you will receive a full refund. We are unable to offer you a refund for a cancellation after 48 hours of booking. If due to unavoidable reasons we are forced to cancel...
12th August 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Present: Grant Holroyd (chair), Kristy Brown, Jane Davies, Ian Robertson, Frank Atherly In Attendance: Craig Dunn Minutes taken by: Kristy Brown 1. Apologies...
How your donations help
Donations make a huge difference to the people and ecology of Knoydart. It allows us to employ local people, provide services like the local shop and Post Office, maintain our tracks for visitors, provide commercial buildings that can host enterprises like the Tea...
Knoydart Bunkhouse Terms and Conditions
All bookings are subject to availability and Knoydart Trading Ltd reserves the right to decline any booking at its discretion. Block Bookings Block bookings can be made for any time of the year, but please note there is no discount at Christmas & New Year, Easter...
Deer Stalking Terms and Conditions
Knoydart Foundation – Deer Management 2020 Stalking Booking Terms & Conditions A provisional reservation can be made through our website. Your reservation will then be confirmed, or otherwise, by email and must then be followed up by payment in full within 7 days...
8th July 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Community Directors Meeting 08/07/19 Foundation Office Present Grant Holroyd, Jane Davies, Ian Robertson Also Present Craig Dunn Apologies Frank Atherley, Kristy Brown Previous meeting’s Minutes Approved Declaration of Interest None declared Matters arising KF...
10th June 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Present: Grant Holroyd (chair), Kristy Brown, Jane Davies, Ian Robertson, Frank Atherly In Attendance: Craig Dunn, Koa Bowyer, Hannah Bowyer, Rhona Miller, Liz Tibbetts Minutes taken by: Kristy Brown 1. ...
13th May 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Meeting Held Monday 13th May 2019 Village Hall, 4pm - 6pm Present: Grant Holroyd (chair), Kristy Brown, Jane Davies, Ian Robertson In Attendance: Liz Tibbetts, Craig Dunn, Koa Bowyer, Hannah Bowyer Minutes taken...
11th March 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Meeting Held Tuesday 11th March 2019 Village Hall, 4pm - 6pm Present: Grant Holroyd (chair), Kristy Brown, Jane Davies In Attendance: Liz Tibbetts, Craig Dunn, Margaret Duncan Minutes taken by: Kristy Brown 1....
12th February 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Meeting Held Thursday 12th February 2019 Village Hall, 4pm - 5.45pm Present: Grant Holroyd (chair), Kristy Brown, Ian Robertson, Jane Davies In Attendance: Liz Tibbetts, Craig Dunn, Margaret Duncan Minutes taken...
31st January 2019 – Community Directors Meeting
Knoydart Foundation Community Directors Meeting Held Thursday 31st January 2019 Village Hall, 4pm - 6.50pm Present: Grant Holroyd (chair), Kristy Brown, Frank Atherly In Attendance: Roger Trussell, Liz Tibbetts, Craig Dunn, Angela Williams Minutes taken...
Camping at Long Beach Campsite Knoydart
Camping at Long Beach campsite on Knoydart is breathtaking. Open the front of your tent and you're presented with a jaw dropping view across Inverie Bay and out to the Isle of Rum. Behind you, up the glen you have mountainous peaks of the local Munros. Camping is by...
Volunteer with us
Self Guided Walks and Guides to Knoydart
Why not do the Knoydart in a Knutshell walk if visiting for a short time? We have produced a self-guiding walks leaflet for this and 11 other routes which can be purchased for £1each from the Knoydart Community Enterprise Shop. If you have a map you can explore...
Knoydart Mountain Bike Trails
The Skyline Trail and the Fun Loop Set amongst some of Scotlands most dramatic scenery these two linked trails take you high above the village of Inverie, through mature, open woodland and cleared, regenerating native woodland areas; with the opportunity to take in...
Knoydart Bike Hire
Get around Knoydart by Mountain bike. Hire your bikes from Knoydart Carbon Cycle Bike Hire @ the SHOP Knoydart (Call 01687 310325) and travel the public roads and private tracks around Knoydart. Take in the sights as you travel with otters, golden eagles, sea eagles,...
Knoydart Mindfulness Walks
If you don't fancy an informative guided walk, why not try a sensory one instead? Mindfulness walks help people to relax and focus, whilst undertaking low level exercise. Walks are held once a month on Monday mornings. See the Ranger Service timetable for more...
Knoydart Private Walks and Tours
Private walks and Tours: If the sceduled walks and tours don't suit, why not book Ranger Amie privately, who can customise walks and tours to suit your needs. See the timetable page for more information.
Knoydart Public Walks and Land Rover Tours
Every Tuesday at 11.30, our Ranger heads out on foot or by Land Rover for a 2.5 hour tour. The timetable changes every week. Costs or £5 - £15 for adults, and kids go free (or £7.50 if a Landrover is involved). Book ahead by contacting the ranger. We have several one-...
Knoydart Forest Trust
BACKGROUND The Knoydart Forest Trust was incorporated on 5 March 1999 as the successor to the Knoydart Forestry Project, a community group which initiated the Knoydart 20 Year Woodland Management Plan (the Woodland Plan). The aims of the Woodland Plan include...
Knoydart Renewables
Clean, Green Hydro Power Knoydart is not connected to the national power grid and we are extremely proud of our independent green electricity supply serving all the properties in Inverie. Knoydart Renewables Ltd (a trading subsidiary of the Knoydart...
About Knoydart
The Rough Bounds Knoydart, traditionally known as The Rough Bounds because of its remoteness in the West Highlands of Scotland, is renowned for its stunning beauty, rugged grandeur and blissful tranquility. It is a haven for hill walkers, mountaineers, wildlife...
Contact Us
Our contact numbers DepartmentNameNumberMain NumberOffice01687 462242OperationsCraig Dunn01687 310321FinanceLouise Costello01687 310322Ranger ServiceAmie Dow01687 310323Knoydart BunkhouseFiona Lennie01687 310324Knoydart ShopHelen Sainsbury01687 310325Knoydart...
Join Friends of Knoydart and make a genuine contribution to the peninsula.
The Friends of Knoydart has been founded to forge a long-term partnership between those who live here and those who treasure memories of visits, holidays and past lives. Together we can develop, protect and shape the future of this environment. Friends of Knoydart, as...
Ranger News
Review of the Ranger Year 2017 Please click the link below to download and read the Ranger Newsletter for 2017. 01/01/70 Review of the Ranger Year 2016 Please follow us on facebook for up-to-date ranger news and details of forthcoming activities Latest News from the...
K15 Run
Thank you...and results! What a fantastic day! We had 14 runners in the 5k, 14 in the 10k, and eight in the 23k Trail Run. Thanks so much to the participants, as well as the sponsors and volunteers. Here are the results: 5k 1stClaire Gordon24:282ndCalum...
Summer Prize Draws
Knoydart Foundation 10th Anniversary Prize Draw, 2011 Many thanks to all those who bought tickets for the 2011 prize draw, with moneys going to Land Management projects. The draw was held on 3rd October 2011: winners are shown below. Weekend Break, donated by Knoydart...
Electric Quad Bike
Electric Quad 2016 update - after 5 years' service, the quad is in Fort William with a number of things to fix. It may be sometime and we really miss it. Hopefully some good news to report soon. 2010 The electric quad has now arrived and being charged up by...
Powerdown
We have a new member of staff in post. Gwen Barrell is our Powerdown Officer, responsible for reducing the carbon output of a peninsula that, despite enjoying the benefit of a clean, green hydro-electric scheme, still uses fossil fuels for heating, transport etc....
K10 Runs
Stop press 9th November: Goodybags and returned cheques for those who were unable to catch the boat are in the post! What a success! The Fun Run and the 10k went ahead as planned despite some horrendous weather which caused the cancellation of the Trail Run. Luckily...
October 2009
CELEBRATE OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY Visit us during 2009, when we celebrate 10 years of community ownership on the Knoydart Peninsula. October 2009 Saturday 3rd October Here was a chance to get fit, enjoy Knoydart's beautiful scenery, and support the work of the...
September 2009
K10 events - September 2009 Saturday 5th September Mountain Rescue and hill guru extraordinaire Mick Tighe will be giving an illustrated talk on Knoydart's past, with many archived images from the 1880s to the 1930s. These will include images from...
Log Building Project
Log Cabin Five weekend courses in Log-Building have resulted in the amazing Log Cabin, located at Long Beach Campsite. Intended as a shelter for campers and other users of the beach area, result exceeded all expectations for swiss-chalet prettiness! The project...
Community Broadband Access
Community Broadband Access Started early in 2010, this is a joint project involving the communities of Arnisdale, Eigg and Knoydart aimed at providing broadband internet access for the area surrounding the Small Isles, Sleat Peninsula, Loch Nevis, and Loch Hourn....
The new pier
The New Pier Inverie's new pier For those of you who have visited Knoydart, you may be well aware that the state of our old pier left a bit to be desired! However, after several years of consultation and negotiation with many people, Monday 12th July 2004 saw the...
K15 Celebrations
K15 Celebrations Join us in 2014 as the community of Knoydart celebrate 15 years since the buy-out! We have an exciting programme of activities to be announced, including: Words from the Wild - a book festival with various luminaries attending Monthly...
July 2009
K10 events - July 2009 20 to 24th July Renewable energy and carbon reduction. Knoydart Renewables, our local energy company, will be organising a week of events and activities for all those wanting to make a difference All week – exhibition in the Hall,...
Community Services Upgrade
Community Services Upgrade Managing a water and sewage supply are not particularly glamorous projects, but are pretty essential to allow any future development to take place. In most parts of the UK these will be provided for you, but there are plenty of parts of...
Powerdown Venison
The Venison Story One of the Powerdown Objectives for Knoydart was to look at ways of reducing food miles. Our major project on this has been the development of the community garden which is enabling members of the community to grow their own vegetables, reducing...
June 2009
CELEBRATE OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY Visit us during 2009, when we celebrate 10 years of community ownership on the Knoydart Peninsula. K10 events - June 2009 10/11/12th June James Hawkins art exhibition, Knoydart. James will be bringing two originals plus a selection...
May 2009
K10 events - May 2009 6th May James Hawkins art exhibition, London James Hawkins will be exhibiting recent work showing views of Knoydart at the SW1 gallery in London. Friends of Knoydart will receive an invite to attend an evening reception. Click...
Knoydart Music Festival
Knoydart's 10 Music Festival 17-18 April 2009 UPDATE: 2011 Festival announced: See www.knoydartfestival.com for details of tickets, line-up and lots of other stuff. Well, it's all over now. We hope you had as good a time as we did! Watch this space for...
Photographic Competition
Competition winners are announced! Winning images are visible above, in the same order as they are announced below. Well done everyone! Up to 10 years old Wildlife Commended - Jasmine Humphrey / Bumblebee on Chives Commended - Jasmine Humphrey / Grass of Parnasus...
10th Anniversary Events
Pictures 2009: 10th Anniversary Events What a year 2009 was! It was, of course, our tenth anniversary. See below for some of the events we held here in Knoydart, with more details in the menu to the left. March 26th March Celebration Day Join friends and...
Community Energy Conference
Community Energy Conference 2005 On two of the finest sunny days in May 2005, the Knoydart community, Knoydart Foundation and Knoydart Hydro company (now Knoydart Renewables) had the pleasure of hosting the Community Energy Conference: "Empowering Your...
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy This is a privacy policy for Knoydart Foundation. We respect your privacy. Here is an outline of the information that Knoydart Foundation gathers, how it is used, and how you can opt-out. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please...
Tour enquiries: ranger@knoydart.org - 07404977331
Accommodation enquiries: stay@knoydart.org - 01687 347422 or 07448 384984
Shop enquiries: shop@knoydart.org - 01687 347002
General enquiries: operations@knoydart.org - 01687 462242
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