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Gathering in the Shiant Isles: A Crofter’s Reflection

Gathering in the Shiant Isles: A Crofter’s Refl...

There are places in the Hebrides that seem untouched by the pace of modern life, and the Shiant Isles are certainly among them. Lying out in the Minch between Lewis...

Gathering in the Shiant Isles: A Crofter’s Refl...

There are places in the Hebrides that seem untouched by the pace of modern life, and the Shiant Isles are certainly among them. Lying out in the Minch between Lewis...

Run over by April.

Run over by April.

I’ve been putting this blog off. Part of me feels like writing it is just feeding the wolf—all doom and gloom, nothing good to say. But this is the reality....

Run over by April.

I’ve been putting this blog off. Part of me feels like writing it is just feeding the wolf—all doom and gloom, nothing good to say. But this is the reality....

How the team carries the team.

How the team carries the team.

Lambing is now over halfway, and that always feels like a real milestone. It gives you a moment—just a moment—to lift your head, look around, and remember how fortunate we...

How the team carries the team.

Lambing is now over halfway, and that always feels like a real milestone. It gives you a moment—just a moment—to lift your head, look around, and remember how fortunate we...

Noah's time at Carriston Farm

Noah's time at Carriston Farm

Wow! What a two weeks it’s been. It’s Noah here. Instead of my dad’s long tangents about his time lambing (which I hope is going better since his last blog...

Noah's time at Carriston Farm

Wow! What a two weeks it’s been. It’s Noah here. Instead of my dad’s long tangents about his time lambing (which I hope is going better since his last blog...

A bit of a moan (and a cortado)

A bit of a moan (and a cortado)

When things are going wrong it’s hard to see any sort of light at the end of the tunnel — and if there is a light, it usually feels less...

A bit of a moan (and a cortado)

When things are going wrong it’s hard to see any sort of light at the end of the tunnel — and if there is a light, it usually feels less...

Waiting on a ewe to lamb

Waiting on a ewe to lamb

Waiting on a ewe to lamb, I find myself thinking. We’re in the Easter school holidays. Noah is away at his lambing job and, from the messages, pictures and calls,...

Waiting on a ewe to lamb

Waiting on a ewe to lamb, I find myself thinking. We’re in the Easter school holidays. Noah is away at his lambing job and, from the messages, pictures and calls,...