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The Courier
10-06-2025
- Science
- The Courier
What you can expect to see and do at Carnoustie Bio Blitz this month
There will be much more than birdies and eagles around for nature lovers at Carnoustie's golf courses this month. Carnoustie Golf Links is staging its second BioBlitz on June 19 and 20. The free, family-friendly event is encouraging the community to step out onto the course and into the wild. Participants will have the chance to join experts and experience the biodiversity thriving at Carnoustie. And it will offer everything from hands-on activities to guided walks for folk curious to learn more about the wildlife on the links. They might see everything from dolphins off the Angus coast to a glimpse of Britain's smallest butterfly. Highlights include: The first BioBlitz was a huge success in 2024, with over 230 different species recorded. Among almost 50 species of birds were 'red list' varieties such as skylark and curlew. It also recorded two species of bat – Daubenton's and brown long-eared – at the links for the first time. The Open Championship venue has secured a number of awards for its focus on the environment. In 2024, it was the winner of the Sustainability Award at the inaugural Golf Course Awards. Its website features a nature trail guide on what golfers and walkers might see around the Championship, Buddon and Burnside courses. Anyone wishing to take part in the BioBlitz can register their interest at The Small Blue is Britain's tiniest resident butterfly and on the red list of under-threat species. But Carnoustie links and the surrounding area is a local stronghold due to the presence of its sole food source, kidney vetch. The butterfly larvae live only in the flower heads. Efforts to keep the plant thriving on the local coastline are helping the Small Blue population. In a separate development, Carnoustie Golf Links this week confirmed its purchase of town centre eatery Maxibell's. The Park Avenue restaurant closed last August before being offered at auction. Links bosses are drawing up plans to re-open the premises as soon as possible.
The Courier
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Carnoustie Golf Links snaps up popular town centre restaurant
Carnoustie Golf Links has bought a popular town centre restaurant in a move it hopes will restore the venue as a favourite with locals and visitors. Links bosses have confirmed the purchase of the former Maxibell tapas bar at 5 Park Avenue. It sits just off the High Street and close to the legendary Championship Course. The premises have been a busy spot since its original days as the Golf Inn. But the restaurant closed last year and was later offered at auction with a £150,000 starting price. Links management are now developing new plans for the restaurant. The move comes after major changes to the running of the Open Championship venue. A new company has been formed to run the courses and resort hotel. Carnoustie Golf Heritage and Hospitality Group Limited has promised huge investment to secure the return of the event to Angus. And the Links said it is 'excited' about a comeback for Maxibell's. A spokesperson said: 'This decision reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the community and preserving valued local institutions. 'Maxibell's has long been a place of connection and joy for many. 'We felt it was important to safeguard its legacy, ensure its continued success and to contribute positively to the community. 'We believe that this is a special opportunity for us to support something that means a lot to people. 'We're excited about the positive impact this will have both now and into the future.' 'We are currently in the process of exploring renovation works, including carrying out necessary surveys to assess the building and its facilities. 'We are working through this as quickly as we can and our aim is to re-open and welcome guests as soon as possible.' CGHHG now operate the golf assets and Carnoustie Golf Hotel as a single entity. In January, Angus Council agreed the biggest ever change to the way the council-owned courses are run. The Links said a new deal was essential to secure the external investment needed for Carnoustie to retain its place on The Open rota. A £3 million spa upgrade at Carnoustie Golf Hotel was completed earlier this year. Links chief executive Michael Wells said the investment was a 'sign of things to come' from its new owners.
