We are trying to preserve, restore and regenerate with help from volunteers. Friends of Hermitage Park started life in 2011 with a handful of dedicated volunteers and a vision for a restored Hermitage Park fit for the 21st century. Working in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council we were awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £2.33 million in January 2016. Further funding came from Argyll and
Bute Council £280k, Sustrans £300k, Armed Forces Covenant £253k, War Memorial Trust £60k and the Friends raised £20k. Many smaller grants have also been secured for specific projects such as a wildlife hotel in one of the old trees. The project has now completed and the maintenance of the refurbished Park is guaranteed by Argyll and Bute Council for 15 years as part of the HLF conditions. If you would like to get involved in supporting the park the Friends group is always looking for new members, free to join, and volunteers to help keep the park in good condition and to develop activities in the park that will be of benefit to the community. Please contact us via messenger if you are interested.
