Tiumpan Head Lighthouse, Isle of Lewis

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse is the most underrated lighthouse on the Isle of Lewis & Harris.  That's not to say that it's bad, it's just not quite as impressive as the others!However, I still liked it.  It may not be super exciting but I liked it - the white buildings were nice and cris…

Shieling Life, Isle of Lewis and Harris

These are colourful shielings which offer shelter on the open countryside. What is a shieling? A shieling is a traditional term for a hut or shelter used temporarily in usually remote areas.  They were traditionally used in by shepherds and often their families in the summer pastures.  They are als…

Puppies in the Woods

A year ago today we took these pictures of the dogs playing and posing in the woods near our house.  I never posted them at the time and then when I realised it we were in Spring! These are a decidedly autumnal set of photos, so to get the full effect I've saved them until now.  And aren't …

Tilly at Tiumpan Head Lighthouse, Outer Hebrides

One thing that Lewis and Harris isn't short of is lighthouses!  And the first one we visited on our trip was Tiumpan Head - quite an underrated one in our opinion. Tilly the cocker spaniel agrees!  And looks quite dashing amongst the cottontail grass

Strolling Around Stornoway

Taking a stroll around Stornoway.... Stornoway is a lovely wee town on the Isle of Harris - the biggest town in the outer Hebrides, but it's still a nice wee size! So when we visited Lewis & Harris, we took a day to wander around Stornoway.  We ate some delicious seafood at Harbour Kitchen …

Remembering Fluffy Peonies

It's definitely autumn now, so while I'm looking out at some grey skies I thought I would remember these lovely fluffy peonies... I took these arty wee photos when the light was looking so lovely and thought I would share.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie...

Let sleeping dogs lie... Hetty and Tilly looking cute and snoozy.They are also showing off our nice wooden floor that Matt actually lay himself!