Community celebration marks major milestone for Belleisle Park

People from across South Ayrshire are being invited to celebrate the success of a regeneration project that's currently breathing new life into Belleisle Park at a special event later this month.

'Belleisle Parklife' on Saturday 22 July celebrates the Council and Heritage Lottery Fund project, which is being run in partnership with Friends of Belleisle and Belleisle Conservatory Ltd. It has now reached the halfway mark. With its history dating back to the 18th century, a comprehensive £3.7million programme to restore Belleisle Estate got underway in 2014, after the project secured a £1.9million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. With the project having now reached a major milestone, a celebration is being planned to mark the progress to date. Highlights so far: Belleisle Conservatory restored (in partnership with Belleisle Conservatory Ltd) Stonework for Walled Garden restored Walled Garden rockery refurbished Two new Rangers appointed to increase events and activities New children's play area open New tree and shrub planting including 35,000 native bluebells and more than 1,000 plugs of wildflowers planted Network of footpaths being refurbished throughout estate Working with SRUC and Ayrshire Colleges to provide an educational resource Councillor Ian Cochrane, South Ayrshire Council's Portfolio Holder for Sustainability and the Environment said the change was plain to see, "Belleisle remains a popular destination with visitors to the park increasing by 100% to 200,000 a year since 2014. "With much already achieved, we're still working hard with our partners to make sure the project is delivered in full. The next major project will see the old stables site being brought back to life as a visitor hub that will act as an anchor spot for everyone who comes here. "The community day is being held to celebrate the fantastic progress that's been made already, which underlines our commitment to improve the environment for community benefit, something that will continue in the years ahead." To mark the occasion a free 'Belleisle Parklife' event will be held on Saturday 22 July between 1-5pm, where the community is being invited to come along and see the progress for themselves. Activities include crafts, archery, and a range of activities for children. Share Tweet Share Latest news Time running out to register for the Troon Golf Weekender 2017 Diamond wedding anniversary for John and Sheena Glass Latest tweets Administrative Assistant - YPST, McAdam House Ayr SOA02472 https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/south-ayrshire-council/jobs/administrative-assistant-ypst-mcadam-house-ayr-soa02472-88429 … #jobs Personal Assistant to the Leader - County Buildings, Ayr SOA02471 https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/south-ayrshire-council/jobs/personal-assistant-leader-county-buildings-ayr-soa02471-88430 … #jobs Procurement Officer (2 Posts) - County Buildings, Ayr SOA02473 https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/south-ayrshire-council/jobs/procurement-officer-2-posts-county-buildings-ayr-soa02473-88433 … #jobs Follow us on Twitter. News archive July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 Weekly newsletter Newsletter Email Subscribe Follow us Contact Contact us Emergency contacts Make a complaint Make a payment Report a problem Headquarters South Ayrshire Council County Buildings Wellington Square Ayr KA7 1DR Help Terms & conditions Privacy & cookies Listen to this website Site map © South Ayrshire Council