In recent years, living on Rum, my daily rhythm has transformed in ways I never expected. The island’s quiet pace invites you to slow down and connect deeply with nature and yourself. I have started writing weekly on Substack about my experiences - I’m sharing stories about island life, running a small business, and the simple joys that shape my days here. Today, I want to take you through some of the most meaningful parts of my journey: wild swimming, breathwork, and vegan c

Having just read this article in The Herald https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24241797.kinloch-castle-delphi-study-will-report-autumn/...

I've been wild swimming in the sea for a good while now, I'll relate how I got into that later but I wrote this after a particularly...

I live on Rum, Kinloch Castle is a part of the landscape I inhabit, I see it daily. It was a busy hostel, then it closed, it was open for...

As of next year, 2022, Ivy Cottage will be changing the food it offers. Whilst all the meals will still be delicious and homemade, they...

With luck, Ivy Cottage and Bramble Bothy will be reopening on April 26th. We are excited and nervous, we've had no guests for such a long...