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Ian and Lily Menzies at their Silver Wedding anniversary celebrations.
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sought from various sources with regard to varieties of trees, shrubs and general layout, but from early summer onwards any Clan member wishing to donate a shrub or tree in memory of a loved one will be able to do so.
Work in the Castle museum was halted for a short while due to leaks in the roof. The opportunity was taken to strip out two rooms in the top of the Castle and work is in progress to create interesting showcases for visitors.
PIaiming permission is being sought from the local authority to convert South Cottage, which forms part of the Castle complex, into a tea room, as it has been established that a brief visit to the Castle would be attractive to coach operators in the area, and it is hoped that there will be a spin-off in sales of tea and biscuits and also various mementos of the Castle.
Clan members will be interested to know that the current government proposals concerning privatisation of the electricity boards and British Steel may result in changed attitudes to the land surrounding Hunterston, with consequent benefits to the Estate. The Hunterston Developement Corporation platform site has been leased to a consortium of engineers comprising Taylor Woodrow and Costain, who are preparing it for Trident submarine-related operations.
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Due to poor drainage, work begun on the walled garden had to be shelved, and the area to the right of the entrance gate has now been drained, levelled and is being cultivated in preparation for reseeding to a lawn mixture in the spring. Advice is being.
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