Journal
Tales From The Isle Of Harris
Join us every week for a new chapter of our island story.
Signs Of Spring
Posted on 03 March, 2023
Have the seasons turned here in Harris? It’s often hard to tell...
Into Spring
Posted on 24 February, 2023
The sun has shone down on the island and the skies became that peculiar kind of cerulean blue only Harris manages to muster...
The Blue Men Of The Minch
Posted on 17 February, 2023
In the wild stretch of seas around the Shiants there swims The Blue Men Of The Minch...
The Heights Of Winter
Posted on 16 December, 2022
On a winter’s day with ice in the air and on the ground, the winter heights of An Cliseam looks imposing...
How To Have A Winter Cèilidh
Posted on 11 November, 2022
Double down on your Hebridean hospitality with 7 simple steps to help your own winter cèilidh go with a swing...
A Winter Sea Change
Posted on 04 November, 2022
As we enjoy the last of the low light it’s a good time to gather for a wee beach cèilidh and raise a glass to the sea change that winter brings.
Hidden In The Heather
Posted on 30 September, 2022
While the big swathes of seasonal stories continue to unfold, it’s worth stopping to look a little closer for nature's secrets, hidden in the heather.…
The September Sunseekers
Posted on 23 September, 2022
If the sun is shining on a September day in the Outer Hebrides, life doesn’t get much better...
The Tale of the White Tails
Posted on 19 August, 2022
Sugar kelp diver Lewis Mackenzie tells us the story of the white-tailed sea eagles who are making a return to our shores.
The Missing Summer.
Posted on 10 July, 2022
In Harris as the skies stay grey and the daily deluge continues as we go into July...