July 2019

What a stormy day yesterday, very wet all day, with high winds. The river Roskhill was thundering down the gorge. …

A delicious Summer dessert for 2. Ingredients 2 nectarines halved and stoned Apricot jam 200ml double cream 1 tsp icing …

This Summer Chicken casserole is a light and nutritious meal. ( serves 2) Ingredients 1 sliced yellow pepper 500 g …

This conifer was planted when the eldest daughter started Dundee University in 2002. It was 60cm then and now it …

Went on the Stardust Sea eagle boat trip today from Portree harbour. The sea eagles refused to fly down for …

We always like to give wildlife a helping hand in the garden. Here is an image of the log pile …

I took this photograph of foxgloves today. White tailed bees were regular visitors. Digitalis which are biennials, they grow their …

The garden looked beautiful in the sunshine today. I took these photographs. We have successfully grown this clematis up the …

We went for a walk around the castle gardens today. Although it was overcast the gardens were warm and sheltered. …

Chilled Pea Soup (serves 2) This soup is perfect for a summer treat. Recipe 1 onion finely diced 15 g …

We are waiting to erect a poly-tunnel over the winter. We also want to rear chickens. We will write another …

We have been developing the garden for 24 years and it has been a labour of love. We have had …

Òran Uisge (Gaelic for song of water) is a wildlife reserve which is situated on the banks of the river …

A delicious pudding to compliment butter bean or chicken casserole. Ingredients 8 oz SR Flour 3 oz butter or margarine …