Island life, ferry disruptions and driving a small car!

My youngest daughter took some of her first steps on the Finlaggan. Almost two decades later, I still have my favourite seat, (and favourite ferry). But sometimes getting on and off Islay isn’t always as straightforward as it should be.

Poached Portnahaven Eggs

The real key to the perfect poached egg.

Our church with two doors

Our church with two doors I have lived on Islay for nearly 20 years. The early years were hard, with a three-year-old and then a baby, little money and a leaky, cold house. Unlike the churches I had known in England, Portnahaven Church was always warm. The pink interior made it feel warmer still. Soon […]