Saturday, 27 January 2018

Scenes From My Week

Midweek saw the sun come out and the temperatures rise so the perfect time to have a drive around our beautiful Island paradise.  We had nothing pre-planned but with camera in hand off we went on our tour around the West side of the Island.

First stop was a stone Sheiling, there are numerous ones scattered around on the moors, a seasonal dwelling that were lived in during the summer months when livestock was put to pasture.







Our next stop was Bragar where there is a whalebone arch.  It was erected by Murdo Morrisson a former postmaster.  The whalebone arch was formed using the jaw bones of a whale who had beached itself and died in Bragar bay.


We then went on to have a quick visit to a black house at Arnol and then on to  watch the waves breaking on the rocks nearby.







Sadly, the wonderful weather didn't last a storm headed in and ferries were once again cancelled today.  That is the Western Isles for you changeable weather is part of its make-up.

I think one of the things that strike me the most about the Island is the majestic skies, the cloud formations are amazing.  The ever changing views due to the weather are a delight.




Hope you enjoyed our little tour.  The winds are now howling around our little cottage so we have banked up the stove and poured ourselves a glass of wine.  Cheers, hope you have a wonderful weekend.

See you soon.
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29 comments:

  1. myshabbychicvintagefrugallife27 January 2018 at 11:56

    Thanks for the tour , It looks amazing where you live now , I would panic about running out of something do you have a local shop just in case xxx

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  2. mamasmercantile27 January 2018 at 12:37

    We do have a local store in the village, which sells just about everything you can imagine. The village also has a post office and pub. We have adapted very quickly and rarely run out of anything.

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  3. Mylittlepieceofengland27 January 2018 at 12:48

    The scenery is so beautiful and you always find something interesting to look at. Keep warm and enjoy the rest of your weekend xx

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  4. Granny Marigold27 January 2018 at 13:33

    How I would have loved to be along on your tour. By enlarging the pictures I could read ( the English part) of the signs. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. At Rivercrest Cottage27 January 2018 at 13:43

    So much fun to see the old buildings and the wild areas by the ocean in your area. I wonder if you have any advice for people who are considering moving to a remote area as you've done?

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  6. Patsy27 January 2018 at 14:58

    I'm always intrigued by the way people use whatever is at hand to construct fences and dwellings. So resourceful.

    Your island abounds with dramatic scenes which stir the imagination. If I were a writer, I could conjure up some great plots there, I believe.

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  7. Mac n' Janet27 January 2018 at 15:47

    Buildings that look as if they could have been in use a 1,000 years ago. The whale arch was really different.

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  8. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen27 January 2018 at 16:43

    Very nice tour of your lovely island. I'm intrigued by the black house. Such an interesting roof with the rocks attached to the thatch. The huge whalebone arch is quite handsome. ♥

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  9. The Wykeham Observer27 January 2018 at 16:59

    I would think the blackhouse must be quite insulated, warm and free of drafts inside when heated. There are houses that are of a similar concept in Iceland.

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  10. Debi27 January 2018 at 17:37

    Thanks for the tour... your island is beautiful!

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  11. krishna27 January 2018 at 19:21

    it's a beautiful tour..

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  12. Teresa Kasner27 January 2018 at 23:33

    What wonderful things you have to explore on your wonderful island! What a joy for you and your husband. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  13. Crimson Kettle27 January 2018 at 23:59

    A great tour indeed.

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  14. Serenata28 January 2018 at 01:04

    Looks like you have had a very good week visiting some really interesting places.

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  15. Rosie28 January 2018 at 01:12

    Thank you for the tour! I've loved seeing all those old buildings and wonderful skies:)

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  16. Sheila28 January 2018 at 04:10

    Those buildings fascinate me. Thank you for sharing them.
    Hugs-x-

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  17. Anjiedot28 January 2018 at 05:51

    thanks for the tour, loved it. x

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  18. Unknown28 January 2018 at 07:02

    What a lot you saw in one day! The skies are really so lovely!

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  19. Gattina28 January 2018 at 07:33

    Each time I visit your Blog I feel on holidays, What a beautiful landscape. I have made a tour around the whole UK until further up of Loch Ness and loved the Scottish highlands, your pictures remind me this beautiful tour we did. I wrote about it on my travel blog

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  20. Meredith28 January 2018 at 08:26

    I loved your tour, thank you for taking us along.

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  21. faith7628 January 2018 at 08:26

    Thanks for your tour, it looks so peaceful xx

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  22. Billie Jo28 January 2018 at 08:57

    My friend,
    I so enjoy sharing your beautiful place with you!
    I may have missed it...did you ever say the name of the place you live?
    Sooo beautiful!

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  23. Betsy28 January 2018 at 14:27

    You live in such a beautiful place. My husband and I love to look at the photos together and dream of our own retirement.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  24. karen28 January 2018 at 14:50

    can you imagine laying those stones by hand? I cannot. I love the inside of the door and it's burst of green :)

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  25. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot28 January 2018 at 18:11

    Nice outing with you! I liked the whale bone. We've had rain most of the week. Sat and Sun were nice out so walks were taken. Cooler weather and rain ahead this week. Stay warm and have a blessed week!

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  26. Nancy Chan28 January 2018 at 21:50

    Thank you for taking me along on your tour of the island. I find the stone buildings and whalebone very interesting. Lovely cloud formation. Keep warm and have a great week!

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  27. handmade by amalia29 January 2018 at 04:51

    I enjoyed coming along to see these historical places, I love the stone buildings. Here we finally have a proper winter so more indoor time than I would wish.
    Amalia
    xo

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  28. Lee29 January 2018 at 15:14

    A very interesting tour,thank you.I love the scenery there so Beautiful.x

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  29. David M. Gascoigne,31 January 2018 at 17:54

    I am struck by the lack of trees. I don't know whether I would enjoy living in such a treeless landscape, but I sure would like to visit!

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