- Learn about environmental issues in Argyll and solutions being put in place.
- Take the ferry to Isle of Bute to enjoy amazing coastal views and visit historic sites such as Mount Stuart House.
- Head to town and spend the evening at the local pub.
Discover the magic of Argyll in April. Brightly blooming gorse, with daffodils and lambs filling the countryside. April is the driest month of the year with sun in the forecast! Equally important, there are no midges in April. Be amazed by this beautiful backdrop as you join efforts to bring back Scotland's native woodlands.
Dunans recently bought back 250 acres of the ancient Fletcher estate adjoining the castle. The commercial crop of Sitka spruce planted 30 years ago has been harvested, and the hillside is ready for replanting. Reintroducing native species will increase biodiversity and contribute to ecological sustainability in the area. As part of this effort, the woodland will become a carbon off-set project securing over 26,000 tons of carbon from the atmosphere over the next century. Funds generated from the sale of this tonnage will secure the next phase of renovation of the castle itself.
Jammers will plant oak and birch sapplings, remove invasive rhododendron, and repair pathways that lead to the woodland.
Saturday: Pick up in Glasgow; meet other AiP jammers and settle into lodging
Sunday: All-day excursion to Bute
Monday - Wed am: Work to restore the native woodland
Wednesday afternoon: Excursion
Thursday-Friday: Continue work in woodland
Saturday: Return to Glasgow
Airport pickup provided from Glasgow Airport (GLA). Must arrive before 3pm on day of pickup.
Airport drop off provided at Glasgow Airport (GLA) on Saturday at 11am.
Rain gear is essential. Plan to bring waterproof/water resistant shoes, and waterproof jacket and pants. A waterproof hat may be helpful in addition to the jacket hood.
It can feel quite chilly working outside, so consider bringing sweaters to go under a down vest and/or down jacket. This can go under your rain jacket. Silk long underwear, wool socks and insulated work gloves can all help you stay comfortable. Sturdy close-toed shoes are required. You may want to dress up a bit for visits to the village and other site seeing, but plan for comfort.
- Ground transportation between Glasgow Airport & Dunans Castle
- Lodging during your session
- Meals from dinner on Saturday of arrival through breakfast on day of departure, except meals on excursions
- Excursions during your trip dates
• Travel to Glasgow
• U.K. ETA - electronic travel authorization
• Visa if required
• Meals during excursions
• Travel insurance, including emergency evacuation coverage. Send AiP proof of purchase.
Payment is due in full no later than 45 days prior to the start of the trip.
- Your 50% deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel prior to 45 days before the start of the AiP session for which you registered, your deposit may be transferred to another session.
- If you have paid in-full and notify AiP of cancellation prior to 45 days before the start of the project session, 50% of your payment will be refunded. The 50% deposit is non-refundable, but may be applied to another project.
- No reimbursement is possible if cancellation occurs after 45 days before the start of the project session or during the project.
- We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance.