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Old Carsaig Road Renovation Works
Work to renovate the eastern part of the Old Carsaig Road between Tayvallich village and the SSEN substation will begin on: Monday 30 March The works are expected to last around 6–10 days. During this period: • Access along the old road will be restricted for walkers...
Barrahormid Trust Announce Houses For Sale as Renovation Projects
Great news that the Barrahormid Trust have been successful in being awarded planning permission in principle as an initial step towards bringing buildings – some of which have been lived in within recent memory – back to residential use. A great opportunity for those...
Cnoc Leis Bench
Who thought three people could carry a bench to the top of Cnoc Leis? Amazing view to have a picnic! Please use and enjoy at the top of the red route 🙂
Dragonfly Habitat
Thanks to all those who came along and helped improve the dragonfly habitat, in the peat bog/wetland area we have below Cnoc Leis. It was fun and we made a good dent into the planned improvements! I am planning 3 more work parties: Monday 23rd February, 1pm Wednesday...
TI Newsletter, Feb 2026
Housing at Polldearg Communities Housing Trust is working with Tayvallich Initiative to do a detailed feasibility study for housing at Polldearg, the land around Taigh Eairdsidh. Some site investigations are currently taking place (you might see a mini-digger at the...
Cattle Grazing
Dave Stewart's cattle are back on the community-owned land, on the lower fields. so please do enjoy their presence. They have the “no-fence collars” on and should therefore stay on the fields. Please also note there will be work carried out on the Old Carsaig Road...
Work Party
Wed 15 Oct, 10am meetings outside Tayvallich Village Shop for a work party improving the Old Carsaig Road path … pruning, sawing, digging, tidying, chatting, laughing. See poster/photo for more details.
Community Weekend
14th & 15h June Free & Open To All On Sat 14 and Sun 15 June there’s a Tayvallich Initiative Community Weekend when we welcome Tom Mousdale to introduce us to queer ecology with walks and talks, songs and stories around the bonfire, and an art workshop. All welcome....
Autumn Wellbeing Walks
Come & join us as we explore the Tayvallich Community Land with Caroline Waterhouse (Lochgilphead based mindfulness teacher and breath work coach) Each walk will include an introduction to 3 mindfulness techniques and 3 breath work practices. Mindfulness and breath...
Earlier News From Tayvallich Initiative
For earlier news from Tayvallich Initiative see facebook.com/tayvallichinitiative and instagram.com/tayvinitiative