Nature at its Best
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Isle of Mull
During the Summer of 2026 we went to Mull with our boys and had a brilliant time, but missed some of the bits we wanted to see. So, in October, we went back! Just the two of us for mum and dad time. Here’s some of what we got up to.
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Loch Ba
Driving past Loch Ba has been a regular occurrence over the years. On the way to many a west coast adventure. A loch with many little peninsulas and tree covered islands, “Ba” in Gaelic means cattle, although I don’t think I’ve ever seen any cows chewing the cud on my many drive throughs. Definitely more…
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Third Time Lucky
We were going to the back of beyond. Now those are not my words, but the words of a descendent of the last resident of Loch Glencoul bothy. They explain in an info pack to be found at the bothy that “coul” in the bothy name comes from the Gaelic word “cul”, meaning back, and…
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Early Spring Summertime
The temperature in the high teens was repeating a pattern which had continued for the last couple of weeks. Warm days, heat hazes, t-shirt and shorts, evening beers at the local social spot. Summertime was well and truly here and the sea stretched out in front of us as we wandered along stony beach killing…
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Ballochbuie Forest
This weekend, I was supposed to be heading south into the Scottish borderlands with a friend for a camping trip. It’s been in the diary for weeks. However, early in the week he had to pull out so I was left with a decision to make, should I continue on our prearranged plan, or should…
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The Fife Swim Tour 2024!
The Fife Swim Tour 2024! It started as a simple trip to Pittenweem Tidal Pool with Gav. But we continued on to Cellardyke Tidal Pool. And finished at Kingsbarns Beach. Three swims in one day should be the new norm. 🏊 🏊 🏊 Might need to become a yearly event.
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Time for Bed
If I asked you about finding the perfect pea, you’d probably think I was talking about food again. I’m not a fan of mushy peas, but petit pois are lovely when they have a bit of a crunch about them. And don’t get me started on big, fat garden peas. This pea chat isn’t related…
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Finnich Glen
Mrs J and I explored Finnich Glen today. A deep sided gorge, the red rock in the glorious sunshine gave the water a definite “river of blood” look.
