GARNOCK CONNECTIONS

Our vision was of a landscape with the River Garnock at its heart, forming a connection from the Muirshiel Hills to Irvine Bay, around which the natural and historical wealth of the valley was enhanced, revealed, and made accessible for the benefit of communities now and in the future. The river connects stories of the past with a shared vision for the future... The industrial past and rich farmland created wealth but also left their mark on the river and its landscape. By restoring degraded wetlands, riverbanks, and meadows, we created wildlife-rich networks, strengthening the landscape's resilience to change. The potential to connect people to their heritage was realised through both increased familiarity with the access infrastructure and opportunities to learn, build skills, explore, and discover. By engaging local communities in events celebrating their rich cultural and natural heritage, we ensured the value of the area's heritage was recognised. Through their involvement we..

Primary location: United Kingdom