Ard Daraich is an excellent base for those who enjoy walking, whether to conquer our highest Munro, Ben Nevis, or to have a gentle stroll on the beach. The parish of Ardgour has been described as an Undiscovered Walkers Paradise with twelve Corbetts to choose from. On a clear day you get stunning views, ranging […]
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Experience the wildlife
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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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 ReadingThe Deep Midwinter and Marmalade
In the deep midwinter, the day length is short and often the weather a bit harsh. In fact, this winter has been mild and dryish until the recent snowfall and so we have managed to garden more often than we usually can in January. It still leaves us with long evenings to find an indoor […]
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As the RSPB weekend of action approaches, 26th to 28th January 2019, we have started to prepare. There are masses of garden birds here at Ard Daraich and often visitors are transfixed by the number and noise they make. I have written elsewhere about the collared doves who arrived as a pair, a year or […]
Continue ReadingGlorious Firewood
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 […]
Continue ReadingLate Autumn
Two nights ago we officially moved from summer into autumn and whilst I was on Mull there was a huge harvest moon that slid up over the horizon to light the landscape for the whole night. Autumn has arrived early this year with the first tree turning in late July and when the rain came […]
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