Category Archives: The Views and of course the weather

Two blogs in one day!!!! On our annual antler collection we were on top of the Island Garbh Eilean and disturbed a hind and young stag (her son obviously). They were not too jumpy but eventually they took off and … Continue reading →

Thank you Jim in Ireland for reminding me that my last blog post was in the middle of April. My only excuse is that as ever we are busy. The weather has been overall great. Sitting doing computer work is … Continue reading →

Another year well underway another Spring. Here we are as usual trying to catch up on the Rona Blog. As usual it is not as regular as I would like, so much being left behind. Our third yacht of the … Continue reading →

Back to winter, a winter wonderland instead of rain, makes a change and nice to have it. We think it is at least ten years since we had such snow. It lasted almost a week and after two or three … Continue reading →

The Scotsman described the job as ‘Rugged’ for sure that is what it will be, rugged at times. However this wee blog post is not about the job description it is more about how we are dealing with the hundreds … Continue reading →

Odd days this week have given us a hint that Spring is on its way. The weather has been off and on but usually grim. Yesterday 18th February was a cracker. But here is the weeks events (or at least … Continue reading →

It is a horrible day on Rona after a lovely breezy, sunny day yesterday, Tuesday 7th February. I went to Portree for the first time since the 18th December. The car started and the Filling station got a fright as … Continue reading →

It started so well, the weather for a while was kind but that did not last. With snow all around and a dusting on Rona it was a picture but the rain returned, the climate cetainly is wetter than when … Continue reading →

Here we are in the first week of 2023 and another year is taking off. The news is that we are yet again looking for a couple to join us on Rona to help with the running of the Island. … Continue reading →

I’m on holiday this week (Nov 11th) in Ballater a fine destination. More on that next post. So I’m taking advantage of a quiet spell before a swim in the pool here. I’ll post a gallery of the months photos … Continue reading →