Tag Archives: beaches

Dog biscuits, ravens and the end of summer

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

Over the last few days high tides and a scouring north westerly wind whipped up coffee coloured foam and piled it high. Gusts carried salt and globules of froth to stick on my cheeks and glasses. Gone are the sand … Continue reading →

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The fantastic beasts (of Trotternish) and where to find them

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

Buffeting breezes and grey rains have returned yet the signs of spring are manifold. There are snowdrops gasping in wide open surprise at the lack of snow and ice, crocuses vibrating in purple and orange and daffodil spears bursting through turf … Continue reading →

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Winter darkness is always threaded with light

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

Winter still stretches out ahead in a long slow arc. Occasionally it feels like travelling on a motorway through a wet, dark night, headlights on full. Beyond the limits of pale beams nothing can be seen even though we know … Continue reading →

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