Apologies for the delayed November update. We worked closely with both Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park (LLTTNP) to submit applications for the work and permission to place the interpretive sign on Elanvow. Both groups have confirmed that our applications are valid and have accepted them. We are waiting for further feedback and response.
We also continue to maintain contact with the West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association for sourcing the stone (not from the island) and construction.
We do still need to work out the logistics of getting stone and workers to the island in an economical way. LLTTNP graciously provided help in this regard in 2012, but we have not approached them yet ... pending approval of the application. We have also been thinking that we would organize many small boats trips with local skippers to transport the stone to the island in advance. We included a request to be able to transport and store stone on the north beach in our HES application. Suggestions are very welcome. Even thought the plinth for the sign is only approximately 1x1.3m, there is a lot of stone. Volunteers with local boats could help systematically transport the stone in small batches to the island.
At this point, we await approval of the applications but all seems to be set and on-track for construction in time for an August dedication.
Thanks for your continued support!
We also continue to maintain contact with the West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling Association for sourcing the stone (not from the island) and construction.
We do still need to work out the logistics of getting stone and workers to the island in an economical way. LLTTNP graciously provided help in this regard in 2012, but we have not approached them yet ... pending approval of the application. We have also been thinking that we would organize many small boats trips with local skippers to transport the stone to the island in advance. We included a request to be able to transport and store stone on the north beach in our HES application. Suggestions are very welcome. Even thought the plinth for the sign is only approximately 1x1.3m, there is a lot of stone. Volunteers with local boats could help systematically transport the stone in small batches to the island.
At this point, we await approval of the applications but all seems to be set and on-track for construction in time for an August dedication.
Thanks for your continued support!
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