Journal
Tales From The Isle Of Harris
Join us every week for a new chapter of our island story.
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...
The Diver's Diary
Posted on 12 June, 2022
Each month we'll be catching up with diver Lewis Mackenzie to learn more about his work and the natural world above and below the waves
The Cusp Of Summer
Posted on 03 June, 2022
The first of June is considered by many to be the first day of meteorological summer, but the solstice is still some weeks off...
Remembering The Sabbath
Posted on 10 April, 2022
Sundays here in the islands have traditionally been a day of rest, an opportunity to down tools and decompress from daily work demands...
The Snow Of The Lambs
Posted on 01 April, 2022
The lambing season is upon us, a sure sign of spring and a reassuring spark of joy alongside the bursts of bright yellow daffodils and gorse blooms.