Plockton village is in an enclosed picturesque bay facing across the water to a bulky and barren rocky mass hiding Applecross. Easily accessible by train on the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh line and handy for excursions to the Isle of Skye, this is a popular tourist destination. The outstanding excursion on foot from Plockton […]
TGOC Plockton to Redcastle Lunan Bay – #1 Plockton to Cougie Read More »
Here’s the 2016 route, completed last week. For once no changes necessary – weather and body held up well. Details to follow.
2016 TGOC – Scotland coast to coast Plockton to Redcastle Read More »
Venison is the meat from deer. Deer embraces a range of animals from moose and elk to smaller roe deer. Because venison has less fat that beef it tends to be drier when cooked. This characteristic also means frozen venison can be stored longer than beef without spoiling. The label on the brick in the
Venison ( Elg or Elk )– a fine slow cook Read More »
Frost arrived this weekend. And so did the best system for insulation. The main route to a warmer greenhouse is using bubble wrap for insulation and a frost protection heater. What varies is the type of fixing for the bubble. In previous years I tried various plastic and metal clips designed to pierce the film
Double-bubble – Preparing the greenhouse for winter Read More »
The entrance to Hades is a cave near the southernmost tip of Greece. Leading to this and the three fingers of Greece pointing towards Africa is a land steeped in legend and marked by remains of the many civilisations that have occupied the area over 5000 years. The Peloponnese always seemed less accessible than
Around the Peloponnese Read More »
A visit to a local organic farm last winter taught me that you can compost woodchip. According to Ian Tollhurst you just spread it on the ground and turn it every 3-6 months and within two years you have compost which is good enough for potting out seeds. Thinning the trees to allow more light
A Busy Night at the Compost Heap Read More »
Everything is growing like crazy. Oregano sprouting up all over the place. Rosemary waving in the wind. Chives clumping here and there, not to mention a bit of sage and thyme. Gather up a handful or, rather, and armful and add it to your favorite bread recipe. Four loaves here made with a sourdough starter
Gather up Them ‘Erbs Read More »
note: you can click on a picture to enlarge it (because of the accident on day 3 pictures are from my MotoG phone and not the Sony RX100 – hence the lower quality) … Push and pull the map in the window below to see the route in blue. Sunday 16th May Loch Callater
TGOC 2015: diary notes #5 Lochcallater Lodge to Inverbervie and Montrose Read More »
Wednesday 13th May Laggan Locks to Garva Bridge (note1: click on a picture to enlarge it … Push and pull the map in the window below to see the route (days 5-9) in blue. The route walked was slightly different from plan! The hospitality at the Great Glen Hostel provided a welcome respite. Year by
TGOC 2015:diary notes #4 Great Glen to Lochcallater Lodge Read More »