The other day a friend told me she was planning to eat seaweed on a visit to the Hebrides. Apart from the fact that seaweed is an underused natural product here in Scotland, this reminded me that my mother had often told me that Carrageen jelly was a favourite childhood pudding. Actually, I’m not sure … More Fancy some Carrageen jelly?
My Italian relations – and many Scottish ones – would think this a mad proposition, but – no joke – swimming in Loch Stornoway is always one of the best moments of the summer. “Wild” swimming is now very trendy (have a look at this lovely website and book) but there’s nothing very new about … More When the temperature rises… swim!
A lovely comment was left in the visitors’ book recently. It sums up the very special quality of a visit to this little corner of Knapdale. “We’ve experienced a peaceful, elemental (wild and windy) few days. This part of the world has a little – well a lot actually – of all that is beautiful … More Lovely visitors’ book comment
This lovely photo of two young/small Sika deer in the garden at Corrarie was taken just two days ago. There are plenty of deer in the vicinity because the area is almost enclosed by Forestry Commission ground (which is deer-fenced) so the woods and fields around Corrarie and Loch Stornaway provide a small haven. Sika … More Deer in the Garden
This is not strictly connected to Corrarie but instead it is a tribute to a wonderfully kind woman, Jessie Livingstone, who was cook and housekeeper at nearby Carse House where my grandparents lived for about 50 years. Jessie was born in 1909, probably somewhere in Ayrshire (I’m not entirely sure where), and she started work … More Jessie Livingstone
Bog Myrtle is a pungent sweet-smelling shrub that thrives in boggy areas. It contains myrtenol and this has earned it a reputation of being effective against our home-grown secret weapon: the Argyll midge – the locally made Eureka midge repellants are a good investment if you’re coming to stay anywhere on the West Coast. But … More Bog Myrtle
Corrarie Cottage, a delightful holiday cottage for short lets in Mid Argyll, ideal for a quiet getaway or family holidays, contact us to make a booking … More Corrarie Cottage and Kilberry Parish Kirk
Corrarie Cottage 