Established 1967 · Dunoon, Scotland

Safeguarding the architectural pulse and ancestral records of the Cowal Peninsula and beyond.

The Atlas Trust operates at the intersection of structural conservation and digital archiving, ensuring that Dunoon's historic landscape remains a living part of Scotland's future.

Twilight over the Holy Loch near Dunoon, with moored sailing boats and the Cowal hills silhouetted against the afterglow.

Current Projects

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REF: COW-021

Ardnadam Pier

Structural conservation of the timber pilings and decking of the historic pier on the Holy Loch, the longest surviving wooden pier of its kind on the Firth of Clyde.

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Ardnadam Pier extending into the Holy Loch under an overcast sky.

REF: COW-047

Inverchaolain Church

Masonry repair and roof stabilization of the 19th-century parish church above Loch Striven, together with the conservation of its surrounding historic burial ground.

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Inverchaolain Church with its small belfry, set against the hills above Loch Striven.

REF: COW-063

Ardnadam Reservoir

Conservation of the 19th-century stone-built hill reservoir and dam above Ardnadam, which once supplied the village and pier with fresh water from the Cowal hills.

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The masonry dam of Ardnadam Reservoir in the Cowal hills, with still water and surrounding heather under an overcast sky.

REF: GLA-001

Streetwatch

A pilot community safety initiative in Glasgow, working with residents, local businesses and partners to keep neighbourhood streets safe, well-lit and well-looked-after.

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Two Streetwatch volunteers in high-visibility jackets walking a Glasgow street at night alongside a police officer.

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As an independent organization, our ability to preserve Dunoon's heritage relies on the active involvement of volunteers and the support of the community.

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