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Biting Beastie
Although it looks like some sort of alien aviator, this is Tabanus sudeticus, a large cleg - to use its local name - known as a horse fly in England, except this particular specimen is a special...
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Full Sail
The Bessie Ellen was quite a sight when she rounded Arnamurchan Point on Saturday afternoon - to the extent that several people took pictures of her. This first one is from Jim Caldwell, who saw her...
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For Lovers of the Outdoors
As part of the summer programme of activities run by the Kilchoan Learning Centre, there are two opportunities for those who love the outdoors and, in particular, walking on Ardnamurchan. The first,...
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Mystery Plane
This 'plane came over at lunchtime today, flying north over the Sound then turning so it probably flew over the lighthouse. I had assumed it was an 'ordinary' Hercules C130 transport until I looked...
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Rubha Carrach
Despite the forecast for today being for heavy rain, we set out to walk from Achnaha to the end of the headland called Rubha Carrach, above the cliff sometimes known as the Cat's Face, at the base of...
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The Traveller Returns
Back in June we were mourning the loss of our friendly robin who used to join us for sundowners on the terrace at the back of the garden, insisting on sharing our bombay mix rather than the perfectly...
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A Herculean Day
Just before ten last night, two more Hercules 'planes flew over - and these were much lower than the MC130J which we saw earlier in the day - see link here provided by an Anonymous commentator...
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Annual Pram Race
The annual Pram Race is this Friday, starting at 12 midday from outside the Kilchoan Hotel. There are three classes, Adult, Under-14, and Under-12. The theme this year is 'The Sea', and entry forms...
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The Vegetable Garden
We're very fortunate that our vegetable garden is on a slope with a southeasterly aspect, so it benefits from the sun almost all day. When we built the house, this area was a mass of brambles and...
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The Passage of the Seasons
It's a month since midsummer's day, and the passage of the seasons shows in the night sky. Last night's moon was a day off full and shone brightly from a dark sky. A mere month ago we would hardly have...
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Cross-Sound Swimmer
From Sandra Campbell:Today Melissa Glackin, a regular visitor to Kilchoan, fulfilled her ambition to swim from Kilchoan to the Isle of Mull.The water temperature was a chilly 13°C but in spite of some...
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2015 Annual Kilchoan Pram Race
The sixth annual Kilchoan Pram Race had the theme 'The Sea' so, in keeping with that damp spirit, the weather performed perfectly. Not that heavy rain put off either performers or the large crowd that...
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Fish Farm Pen Adrift
Kilchoan Early Bird took this picture of a fish farm pen adrift just to the north of Ardnamurchan Point lighthouse earlier this evening. He says it was being towed by the Coastal Hunter and adds, "I...
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Sanna Rainbow
Many thanks to Ritchie Dinnes for this superb photograph taken from the road running down into Sanna. Ritchie took it this morning while he was on his round - he's one of our two posties.
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Deer in Silhouette
These super pictures are from Kilchoan Early Bird, who really should add professional photography to his CV.They were taken late yesterday evening against the backdrop of the setting sun.Many thanks,...
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Regatta
Here's an historic picture to remind everyone that the annual West Ardnamurchan Regatta takes place this coming Thursday and Friday, 6th and 7th August. Sailing races are on both Thursday and Friday....
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Camas nan Geall Walk
This walk will be led by members of Ardnamurchan Community Archaeology, and will explore the history of Camas nan Geall from the neolithic through to the mid-ninteenth century. To book a place, please...
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Camas nan Geall
The Ardnamurchan Community Archaeology group is putting on a guided historical walk at Camas nan Geall at 10.30 on Thursday - see post here for details - so we went over there today to wander around...
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Mass Pig Escape
The site of an empty pig run here in Ormsaigbeg is usually a cause for celebration, but this one worried us as there was food in it, and Hughie isn't one to waste food on pigs that are off to the great...
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