Life on (nearly) a Small Island

Well to be honest it has thawed then snowed again, so we don't really have any deeper snow than we did before. When I went out to shut ...

More snow overnight. Still not very deep on Graemsay, and very crunchy so fun to walk in (unless you have paws). I'm staying nice and s...

We're not having as bad a time as other parts of the UK (yet), but we have snow and the occasional blizzard! I went out this morning to...

Just a light dusting of snow across Brinkies Brae in Stromness but the clouds speak of more to come.  It's blooming cold too!

OK I confess these photos were taken a couple of weeks ago before the gales and the extreme weather. However I enjoy looking at them when th...

No not a real snake, but some photos (courtesy of Irene of Breckan) of the experimental renewable energy equipment using wave power. This is...

OK I admit I fall into the "Bah Humbug!" category of Christmas grouch. I don't begrudge anyone their fun at Christmas, just d...