Author: Emily de Vale

Deer welfare

24/07/2023

Ensuring deer welfare on Taymouth Castle Estate We recently engaged Dr. Peter Green, a respected veterinary surgeon consultant specialising in deer health to investigate the deer population on the Estate. Dr. Green conducted a thorough assessment in June 2023 that included the following observations and recommendations: Deer presence and activity: While red deer visit the Estate …

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UPDATED NOTICE

21/07/2023

Updated – The fallen tree has now been cleared and the area made safe. The river left channel on the rapid above Chinese pool has a fallen tree blocking safe passage. No attempt should be made to navigate this side of the island. Please use the river right channel for safe passage. We are working …

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Lighting up Kenmore this Christmas

17/11/2022

Taymouth Castle is pleased to support the Christmas in Kenmore celebrations launching on Saturday, 03 December. Festivities will commence with the Christmas illuminations switch-on and the opening of Kenmore Christmas Market in the square. The Lights On! event schedule is as follows:   4 pm – Kenmore Christmas market and children’s craft opening 5.15 pm – …

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SUPPORTING THE CRANNOG REBUILD

12/10/2022

As part of an ongoing drive to support and give back to the community in Kenmore, Taymouth Castle has been actively supporting the rebuilding of the replica Iron Age Crannog which burned down last year.   Now that plans to redevelop and relocate the Scottish Crannog Centre have won Perth and Kinross Council’s approval, Taymouth Castle …

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Job vacancies – Mechanic & head gardener

19/09/2022

Mechanic Taymouth Castle requires an experienced Mechanic with the ability to work with a range of vehicles and machines according to stringent best-practice.  This is an opportunity for career development in a new, exciting, and dynamic team. As well as mechanical experience it would be desirable for applicants to have a clear understanding and appreciation of …

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PLANNING UPDATE – EAST GATEHOUSE

02/08/2022

We have been awarded planning permission for essential work and changes to the internal layout of the East Gatehouse.     Currently a derelict dwellinghouse, it will be refurbished and turned into a security office which will accommodate three members of staff. Essential works will include making the building weatherproof, installing insulation as well as replacing …

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SITE VISIT TO TAYMOUTH CASTLE

20/07/2022

On Thursday 14th July we were delighted to welcome elected representatives, media and members of local community councils to Taymouth Castle to hear about our plans and see first-hand the work underway to return the castle and the wider estate to its former glory. Please see below links to coverage. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/grand-ambition-grow-thriving-community-27519346

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LIFE-SAVING DEFIBRILLATORS ON KENMORE BEACH

04/07/2022

Introducing life-saving defibrillators to Kenmore beach has been on our agenda and we were pleased to be approached by the village safety committee with this request. The defibrillators will soon be available on the beach for the safety of the community and visitors to Kenmore.

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SECURING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

04/07/2022

Through a focus on sustainable efforts, we are careful stewards of the land and an economic stimulus in the communities that are home to our development projects, Taymouth Castle and Kenmore is no different. The pillars of sustainability that we focus on during every project are: Significant plastic reduction Focus on renewable energy Reducing waste/on …

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WORK WITH US

23/06/2022

Work to return Taymouth Castle and the surrounding estate continues at a pace.  We are looking to fill a number of positions.  If you’d like to join us on this exciting journey, please contact us on the form below.

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