Howietoun Heritage and Nature Sanctuary

Promoting conservation, appreciation & protection of wildlife habitats. Safeguarding historical heritage of Howietoun founded in 1873 by Sir James Maitland.

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The Howietoun Heritage and Nature Sanctuary Charitable Trust, a Scottish Charity (SC050605) aims to restore the historic ponds, grounds, listed buildings & water systems at the Old Howietoun Fishery,Stirlingshire (widely known as the ‘Cradle of Aquaculture’) as a Nature Sanctuary

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Howietoun is reaching out for support to progress mandatory engineering surveys to restore the Summer House. Every single share and donation makes a difference. Thank you! https://t.co/p0UfJFiAqX

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All credit to Stonemason Mentor Johnnie Cunningham and Stonemason Apprentice Mark Johnson who have created a stone cairn for Howietoun’s Heritage Plaque at the entrance into the Old Victorian Fishery.

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We extend our appreciation to Chuck Jones, Technical Conservation Skills Programme Manager from Historic Environment Scotland who facilitated the opportunity for Howietoun’s Heritage Plaque to be set in stone!

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Sincere gratitude to Director Mr Grant Lindsay of Lindsay Scaffolding Contracts Ltd. Credit to his team NATHAN, RICHIE, JAKE & volunteer CRAIG. Pioneers in achieving a milestone, wading through mud, wind & rain with good humour, sharing our passion to save the Summer House

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We are delighted to announce the launch of our website to be found at https://t.co/TtEtahhsht as we strive to restore this Heritage Site in tandem with protecting and enhancing nature‘s habitats. Thank you for your interest and support!