The Scottish Polar Express is the name given to the train service running from Oban to Glasgow. It passes through Rannoch, my local station. The
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Storm Isha creates havoc
Storm Isha creates havoc. Once again Scotland, and surprisingly, most of the UK faced weather warnings of another storm touching down late on Sunday. The
Talking about the weather
Talking about the weather. We all do it. When you feed animals or live in a rural setting, knowledge of the weather is highly important.
New Year new post
New Year new post. That’s the way it starts in 2024. We are four days in, and taking advantage of the quiet time to complete
Birch symbolic of renewal
Birch symbolic of renewal. In Celtic mythology, the birch is associated with the Tree of Life and was said to represent the link between the
Remote snowy cold October
Remote snowy cold October. The weather has been wild this October. It has caused untold damage, lives have been lost and many have been put
A snowy October outlook
A snowy October outlook. It is not rare to have snow fall in the highlands in late October. The weather during October, to date, has
Wait a while for winter
Wait a while for winter. Just like this fox, sitting and waiting in the woodland. The fox was photographed sitting in open woodland, and close
Do you love windy weather?
Do you love windy weather? The windy weather shakes things up and brings about thoughts of change. In this sense, wind can be defined as
Sunset and stags in February
Sunset and stags in February on a Sunday evening was an uplifting ending to a peaceful weekend. What a sky! As the sun started to
Sunlight beckons us in
Sunlight beckons us in. This afternoon’s deer feed and the light was glorious. The air temperature was well below freezing but there was hardly a
January’s weather continues to bite
January’s weather continues to bite down. The low temperatures and snowfall impacted on Scottish travel and schools. The weather is not just in the news
January is the first month
January is the first month of the year. It was established as the first month of the year by the Roman Calendar. The Anglo-Saxons called
Weekend weather forecast
It’s Saturday and the forecast correctly informed us we would see snow. The wind speed picked up, the rain turned into sleet and the temperature
You can’t mistake Schiehallion
You can’t mistake Schiehallion. The prominent cone shaped mountain is visible from many locations on clear day. Located in Perthshire, near the village of Kinloch
January wet weather 2023
January wet weather has been a constant theme in 2023. Fields are sodden, burns have turned into fast-flowing rivers and hillside tracks have transformed into
As old as the hills
“As old as the hills was written in the winter on 2021. People started seeking to connect with the outdoors and with nature. More folk
January’s Full Moon
January’s full moon is called the Wolf Moon and is due to reach it’s peak a little after 11pm (UK) today. It has been difficult
self-care is the only resolution
Self-care is the only resolution you will need. On second thoughts, and in addition to self-care, a healthy dash of inspiration should be added. Each
Mixed weather
The mixed weather was welcomed today. The rain washed away a lot of the snow but the thick, treacherous ice remained. Perhaps another mild night,
A short winter’s tale about remote living
Rural Scotland in the winter months “A short winter’s tale about remove living when weather watching is an addiction. During the winter months, the estate
Rural Estate Working Life during the winter months
Rural estate working life during the winter months is one of the toughest. The working life of an Estate chimes along to the tune of