Monthly Archives: January 2011

It is the season of short days and long evenings, but that is not without its advantages. It is a great time to catch up on all the books you know you ought to read, have bought and now sit … Continue reading →

Almost 10am and it is still -7c outside. I have just come back from walking the dog. The sun is just coming over the hills and illuminating the hill tops opposite in brilliant white. The snow on the ground has … Continue reading →

A year ago we were able to extend our estate by buying a parcel of land from Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS). The land was planted with blocks of trees about 15 years ago and so the trees are now reaching … Continue reading →

It has been snowing again for much of the last two days. We have had a few milder days but the last snow has only just gone. Normally we don’t get much snow before February so this year has already … Continue reading →

It is surprisingly nerve-wracking to start a blog, and I wonder if it is the right thing to do. We shall see. My purpose is to record something of our life here at Croick and to see if it is … Continue reading →