Unusual Visitor to Red Squirrel Tree

Unusual Visitor to Red Squirrel Tree

An unusual squirrel came to the red squirrel tree this afternoon. I would like to stress that no red squirrels were harmed during the filming of this and once Mittens had buzzed off, the squirrels were back for some more voracious foraging.  In fact there was quite a...

Seeing Stars in South West Scotland

One event that has caught my eye this month is ‘stargazing for beginners’ at the Galloway Forest Park, which is home to the UK’s first Dark Sky Park.  The skies over Galloway are exceptionally dark because there’s no light pollution from any...
Exploring the Beach

Exploring the Beach

We had a wonderful time at half term out and about on the beach at Lady Bay where we walked round the point to Port Beg.  It is such a lovely walk beside the loch and will be a great one to add to our list for our holiday cottage guests. Here’s the group setting...
Easter Eggstravaganza in South West Scotland

Easter Eggstravaganza in South West Scotland

After the recent snow flurry at the beginning of the month, my thoughts have turned to the Easter holidays again and what to do with the children during their two weeks off.  So here’s another round up: Culzean Castle and Country Park is about an hour’s...

South West Scotland Stars in TV Show

There’s still a week left to watch the wonderful programme, Wilderness Walks, when  bushman expert, Ray Mears, visits the Galloway hills and explores the rich coastline of this very special area. It’s absolutely fascinating stuff.  He tracks pine martens,...