These two handsome fellows are Bobby, a nine year old Border Collie and Olly a five year old Springer Spaniel. They came from Devon to enjoy a two week holiday at Ghillie’s Bothy in July.

After a slightly soggy walk this morning, a bit of rolling in the wet grass, greeting Charlie horse and checking the fields Eachann settled down in his blanky and towel nest for a well earned snooze!

Classic Summer Music’s next concert features two young musicians currently undertaking post graduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music.  Autumn England is an American cellist, who is already an accomplished solo and chamber music performer and who has won many prizes in both the USA and the UK. Rachel Fright is a pianist … More Classic Summer Music

Eachann enjoying a rummage around in the longish grass of the paddock. All our doggie visitors love the freedom of our fenced paddock. It is also a great place for their humans to sit and enjoy a morning cuppa or a G&T in the afternoon- weather permitting of course!

The weather over the last few days has been very grey and overcast so it was lovely to see these photos, which were taken by a visiting friend on a bright  day in May when the Rhododendrons were in full flower.

Another hot day, an afternoon walk passing some new lambs only hours old, lunch with a view, a concert in St Ninian’s Church, a hot walk back over the hill and a crow.

Songs For a Summer Afternoon at St Ninian’s Church, Moniaive on Sunday 5th June 3.00pm. Tickets £10, children £1, family ticket £15.

These pictures were taken on our walk this afternoon. Another beautiful day in Tynron.

The 8th Moniaive Bluegrass Festival is taking place over the weekend of 23rd-25th September 2016. Further information about the programme and tickets can be found here: http://www.moniaivebluegrass.co.uk/  

Our guests at Ghillie’s Bothy this week had to get creative to stop being woken by the crows pecking at their car. The answer, a home made crow scarer made from plastic bags and the washing line! It worked! According to the RSPB Community Forum: ‘This bizarre behaviour is actually quite common, especially at this … More A Good Reason For Not Washing Your Car!