After our last newsletter, it has been lovely to hear from several of you and to receive some last-minute bookings from returning guests. We have also enjoyed meeting some new Ard Daraich visitors and extending our friendship to more people. Just today we said goodbye to a friend returning to Malawi; tomorrow we do so […]
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Spring is here…
We know it’s difficult to believe that spring has arrived, especially after the recent return to wintery weather! There have been some nice days and it’s on these that we try to get out into the garden – as there is so much to discover. Crinan’s column Hello, my name is Crinan and I have […]
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Plastic Pledge
How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? On New Years Day the sun was bright and the sky blue. A great start to the New Year and a day to be marked by going outside. No doubt the New Year’s walk is an institution in the life of many families but we are not […]
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As wood burners have increased in popularity their reputation has grown in controversy. Apparently more and more people are installing them in urban and suburban areas as a way of reducing their heating bills. But they are also creating a clean air issue, something we are lucky enough not to have to deal with here […]
Continue ReadingCrinan’s November Holiday Diary
Crinan went to stay with a friend while we (his irresponsible parents) were away for a few days. To make us feel jealous, Crinan sent us this holiday diary and we thought we would share it with you. I stayed with Maggie for a few days and this is me with her and one of […]
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