Autumn has arrived!
By Gwen Sinclair This week finds us at the time of the Autumn Equinox which is the moment when the sun moves southwards from the North Pole after it had …
Scotland’s Changing Climate and Heritage Talk by David Harkin Re-visited
National Climate Week 2021 By Gwen Sinclair Today marks the beginning of National Climate Week – an annual event, which started in 2016 to help raise awareness of the …
International Photography Day 2021: Photography Tips by Jamie Agnew
Since today is International Photography Day, we’ve asked friend and supporter of Dundonald Castle, Equine Photographer of the Year 2020 by the Training Barn, Jamie Agnew, of Jamie Agnew Photography, …
The Smugglers Trail
Written by Gwen Sinclair Five and twenty ponies, Trotting through the dark — Brandy for the Parson, ‘Baccy for the Clerk; Them that asks no questions isn’t told a lie …
World Environment Day
Written by Gwen Sinclair and Megan Sweeney “Be inspired by indigenous attitudes towards stewardship, especially the Native American seventh-generation principle – that today’s decisions should be sustainable in seven generations – Many cultures have a story of …
WORLD BEE DAY AT DUNDONALD CASTLE
Written by Gwen Sinclair, in conversation with Jane Šik Did you know that nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plants, more than 75% of the world’s food crops and …
Big Garden Birdwatch 2021
At Dundonald Castle and Visitor Centre, we’re so lucky to be located near ancient woodlands in the heart of the outstanding Ayrshire countryside which means each morning we are welcomed …
