Introducing Madge the Majestic…
You have probably noticed that I have changed the name of our blog to include… ta…ta…da! – Madge, so named after …
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An island of wild flowers…
This is the time of year that flowers take over the moorland and the marshy areas of the island. The …
Every shade of blue…
The winds are still strong here on Barra but, luckily, the weather usually goes through many moods in the course …
Smart new livery…
Our header photo today shows off the HIAL plane as it comes into land today at the airport, sporting its …
Beauteous Blackwell the Arts & Crafts House…
Today we set off for Windermere once more, but this time via the Troutbeck road. There had been some rain …
Here’s to our new Adventure with Bessie 2016…
We arrived in Cumbria yesterday evening after a fairly standard drive up from Kent. This year we are staying near …
From the cutting room floor…
It’s Sunday today and a pretty miserable one at that – dull and rather chilly. We have decided to actually …
The wonder of Arran…
Today is our last full day on this interesting island. At first we thought it a little bland but the …
Amazing Applecross & Bealach na Ba…
It was with reluctance that we tore ourselves away from Shieldaig but today was going to be quite an adventure. …
In the pink – Clashnessie beach…
We are so lucky – the fine weather is reported to remain for the rest of our stay at Clachtoll …
Join the band on the Isle of Lewis…
This is the welcoming scene to the Uig area of Lewis. The tableau is accompanied by a sign and judging …
The pace of island life…
We thought we should do the RSPB walk this morning and the weather looked good when we started. We walked …
The incredible colours of nature…
The weather started a little dull this morning so we drove Bessie round to the bay just past the village …
Otterly fantastic…
More about the featured image later! This morning the plan was to head straight for the internet café in Lochboisdale, …
Goodbye to all that…
A sad day today when we leave the Isle of Barra after 19 days living on this beautiful and enchanting …
The early bird…
Today is Peter’s birthday and what a beautiful view to wake up to on your special day. Family cards and …
An island paradise…
We left Crannich Farm this morning but not before I had taken this photo of two of the ponies. Our …
Around the Lake District with one man and his dog…
It rained buckets overnight and this morning our babbling brook looked more like a raging torrent. We decided to take …
Another Hebridean birthday and a perfect day…
Today is my birthday and the weather looks set very fair for our planned trip to Berneray. Once again, it …
Up hill and down dale – a glorious day in the Lake District National Park…
Although there was some brightness first thing, the skies clouded over and the hills soon became shrouded in mist. Our …
Adventures with Bessie & Madge 