It looked a little overcast, there was a lot of low lying cloud but thankfully it stayed dry so we were able to enjoy our little tour.
The roof is a real delight to see, weighted down against the strong winds coming from the sea.
The blackhouse in ruins was a joy to see as it clearly showed how it had been built. The layers and layers of rocks still in place so that each room could be visualised.
At the end of the one track road there was another hidden delight. The RSPB nature reserve which we wanted to look at but it was a longer walk than anticipated so we had a short stroll and decided to return another day.
The meadow was a stunning sight, lush and awash with a multitude of wildflowers.
There were a multitude of species of birds that were just too quick for the camera, but it was a pleasure to see them darting from stem to stem.
The drystone walling is always a beautiful sight, we were left wondering how long it had been there and the families that had built it. If only walls could talk...
See you soon.
I enjoyed that little tour. The roof is amazing and I love the meadow.
ReplyDeleteThe white flowers look like what we call Queen Anne's Lace. They're weeds in Missouri, but planted on slopes in housing developments in California.
ReplyDeleteI love those walls, as well, and love seeing how walls vary in different parts of the world, depending on the materials at hand.
I always wonder about walls, castles, and artifacts. What stories could they tell us about the lives of those who came before? When I was in France I had the most uncanny sense of deja vu...who knows, but I knew without a doubt that I had been there before.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your road trip and the lovely pictures.
Great photos... great place for wandering!
ReplyDeleteI had to go back as far as May 13 to catch up on your posts. Enjoyed every minute. You're truly a wonder. My grandmother would have loved learning some tricks from you, because she too liked to garden, cook, raise chickens. But you do all that and make a bazillion craft items as well. Do you ever sleep?
ReplyDeleteAnd don't forget the aerobics, touring, photography, and blogging on top of everything else.
DeleteOh my! You live where the earth does really touch the sky, no wires, lights or disruptors. How beautiful. Wondering about the inhabitants of the black house. The majestic stones stacked one upon another, telling another story. I had to look up the Hebrides because I didn't know where it was, I thought perhaps Ireland. It is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have such lovely places to take little jaunts out to!!! I wish we were so lucky. But places "to go see," are at a distance. And neither of us likes driving on big roads, anymore. In fact, he can't, with his now-eyesight.
ReplyDeleteBut we do have our interests, to take up our time. And he is always amazed, that he has so much to do, retired. When he was worried about retiring.
But he is busier now, than he was running a drug store for all those years. But now, he can be busy, with projects he loves. Although he also loved life as a pharmacist and store owner.
Anyway, you are lucky about the jaunts, and I'm sure you appreciate it. :-)
The blackhouse is so interesting! I must admit to having a love affair with the beautiful dry stacked walls you have featured. I wonder the same thing you do--if only they could speak. Beautiful post, my friend of your lovely island.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that you have access to walk on the stones of history like that. I wonder if anyone has written a book of how they think families lived back then. I'm glad it's warmer for you.
ReplyDelete((hugs)), Teresa :-)
The stone walls and especially that ruined Blackhouse are amazing. What treasures there are to investigate in your area. I love the wildflowers and of course, the ever-present sheep.
ReplyDeletePerfect setting for a storybook to unfold :-) I agree, if only those walls could talk.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
blessings,
Jill
Those stone walls have stood the test of time. So much history there.
ReplyDeletexx Beca
This is a beautiful place. I like the pictures of the wild flowers and stone walls. Take care and have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grwat tour, I always enjoy a trip with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely tour. We keep saying we must get up to Scotland again. I bet the blackhouse was so warm and cosy during the winter months. Best, Jane x
ReplyDeleteYou're spoilt for choice with all the lovely places for trips out on the island. Such a lot of history and so much to learn from it, I often wonder about times gone by, who's lived in a place and who's walked the same paths as we're walking now.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed your little jaunt that you let us all follow along on. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, the reserve looks a great place for spotting wildlife and the ruined blackhouse is fascinating:)
ReplyDeleteSo glad Gerald is feeling well enough to get out for a bit. I love how busy you both are. Thank you for taking us along on your travels.
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday Lorraine. It's wonderful to see another beautiful tour of your island. I was also glad to see Gerard out and able to enjoy it too. That roof is really amazing and the Blackhouse ruins too. I think my favorite photos are of the sheep. I adore sheep. That fleece hanging from the bramble has my fingers itching to pluck it off and wash and spin it! Thank you for the beautiful sights and history.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
It's such a different landscape, and fascinating to see how the built environment evolved in response to it. I love that. x
ReplyDeleteYou've a fascinating area to live in. Wondering how many years it will take you to see it all?
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ReplyDeleteI love places like this, even if the weather is overcast. Thanks for sharing your day with us :)
ReplyDeleteAll that rock work makes me think of the backs of the builders and how sore they must have been by the time all those walls were accomplished. Isn’t it incredible they’re still standing after all the weather they withstand? Your island life is so beautiful!
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ReplyDeletebeautiful photos and a lovely walkabout. It's super hot and humid here and I wish I could send some to you and you could send me some of your cloudy weather.
ReplyDeleteThe RSPB reserve would be first on my list were I ever to visit your beautiful isle.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic post. Many thanks for the lovely tour.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all of your photographs and so nice to see Gerard too.
Take Care, my good wishes.
All the best Jan
I had never heard of a 'blackhouse' before. Thank you for showing me something new. I do like to see the indigenous language being used in the signs. I wish my country would use our indigenous languages more often.
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