Over a number of years my mother has published short articles on local history and the story of our family in a magazine called The Kist. She has long wanted to bring them together on a website and make them more accessible. So, at last, this has now happened and please do go over there … More Try visiting the new blog by Fiona Campbell Byatt
We are extremely sorry to announce that at the earliest possible moment the cottage will be closed to all visitors for at least twelve weeks, possibly more. We are currently discussing the plans for the next two weeks with our booking agency, Unique Cottages. We have chosen to follow the advice of the First Minister … More Covid-19 Update: 22 March 2020
There are plenty of rose hips in the hedgerows all around the country at the moment: the brilliant red ones of Rosa Canina as well as the dark red-black variety of Burnet Rose. I met someone today who reminded me of how these were once popular with school children because you could be paid – … More Rose hips and haws
This autumn was really a wonderful year for rowans. One of the pleasures of driving down the Kilberry Road to Corrarie in September and October is to see the brilliant colours of the rowan trees – first the berries, and then towards the end of the month, the leaves. I picked large quantities of berries … More A Fantastic Year for Rowans
Visitor book comments are good at prompting posts. Hence this quote was the inspiration behind this post: “Tarbert to Kilberry: possibly the most beautiful road in Britain?” The road which leads from Tarbert to Kilberry is the B8024: it is a staggering 35 miles (56.3 km) long and runs along three large lochs (Loch Caolisport, … More The story of the Road: the B8024
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
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 