Monday, January 06, 2014

The Mansion House Hill of Tarvit North Fife


Hill of Tarvit North Fife January 5th. A wonderful bracing walk around the woods and gardens of the Mansion House. I have never seen such an abundance of unharvested Apples. Last year was brilliant for fruit production in the area, a shame so much has been left to rot away, recycling to the earth but not to animals or human beings.
A powerful image of rotten apples and the connotation that implies.
I have been made aware of significant changes already taking place.
Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden News
Historic Scotland / RCAHMS Merger
Avoiding unintended but serious consequences!
Consequences so far have been the loss of Franchise to Hatters a very successful tearoom and an attraction to visitors for culinary delights.
The Gardener of 24 years, the House manager and probably many others. The best apples have gone. .Dispensed with
I just wonder what other scheme is in operation.
National Trust Scotland

Paintings in the Mansionhouse

Will they be safe?

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