About us

Friends of Fullarton is a small charity, founded in 2015, concerned with the restoration and care of the ancient woodlands of Troon.

We work closely with South Ayrshire council (the landowners), South Ayrshire Ranger Service, Scottish Wildlife Trust Ayrshire, Nectar Network and other associated groups who use and care for the woodlands.  Our main aims are ongoing maintenance tasks, protecting & increasing biodiversity, campaigning on issues such as flooding and care of the historic structures and facilities for visitors to the Woods.  As a Registered Charity, we also raise funds and access available grants to purchase trees, tools etc.

Together with the Ranger Service and Wildlife Trust, we regularly involve schools and community groups in guided nature walks, history walks and other woodland activities. 

Our volunteer sessions are held on the last Sunday of the month, 10am -12.  We aim to provide a variety of tasks suitable for most abilities, such as;  removal of invasive plant species, propagation, planting & maintenance of native trees, upkeep of allotment & raised beds, path maintenance and work on nesting boxes. See our Get Involved page for more information.

Some of our achievements since 2015 include:

•  Providing additional bins

•  Providing additional benches

•  Litter picking sessions

•  Installed notice board to list current & forthcoming projects & plans

•  Engaged the services of a specialist contractor to generate plans

•  Installed Rubbing-post TrailTree planting

•  Acquired native saplings free to community groups from the Woodland trust

•  Engaged the public and local schools in tree-planting sessions

•  Created two new woodland paths

•  Upgraded the play area, including facilities for disabled children

•  Engaged local groups to use ensure the woods are used

• Generated natural fencing (e.g. willow, hedges) to guide paths.

• Hosted events 

• Installed nature sign at Wilson Avenue entrance

• Held Wildlife and historical-themed walks, (day and night-time)