Skye Blog

Welcome to my Blog

WELCOME TO MY BLOG

I moved to the Isle of Skye on Tuesday 2nd May 2017 in search of a healthier and more active lifestyle. I left behind a full time demanding job in South East England in favour of working a couple of hours a day in a guest house on Skye as a part time housekeeper. My aim is to have plenty of time to pursue my creative interests; DIY, interior projects and photography. I would like to become involved in the local community here on the Waternish Peninsula in NW Skye. My blog will be a record of my endeavours and provide information about Skye.

All photos copyright Jane Ross

May 6, 2017May 27, 2017

Harlosh Island

Posted by janeross70 on July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

Just back from an overnight camping trip to Harlosh Island. We loaded our kayaks with all we would need for the night and made the short paddle across from Harlosh to Harlosh Island where we …

kayaking

Mull

Posted by janeross70 on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018

Last week I took a trip with Sam and Tim to the Isle of Mull. We took the ferry from Armadale in South Skye to Mallaig then drove to Kilchoan to take another ferry to …

Photography, Wildlife

Coire Lagan

Posted by janeross70 on June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

My first venture into the Cuillins. We parked by the beach at Glenbrittle. From the campsite there is a path that climbs 600m over approximately 3 km to Coire Lagan where there is a small …

Photography

Skye Half Marathon

Posted by janeross70 on June 9, 2018June 9, 2018

The Skye Half Marathon took place today. About 1000 runners took part. The run starts and ends in Portree. My two sons were running today. This is the two of them prior to the race. …

About Skye

More snorkelling

Posted by janeross70 on June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

My son Tim is up for two weeks. He arrived two days ago and so far we have been snorkelling three times. The sea is much warmer now, almost tropical compared to a few weeks …

Photography

One Year on Skye

Posted by janeross70 on May 2, 2018May 2, 2018

I have been living on Skye for one year today! I thought it would be a good time to reflect on my first year. I still look at the view every day and can’t get …

Lifestyle

NWSSS

Posted by janeross70 on April 29, 2018April 29, 2018

NWSSS or North West Skye Sunday Swim group meet most Sunday mornings for a swim. It’s just for fun and we snorkel around until we can bear the cold water no longer, which in most …

Lifestyle

Kylerhea to Glenelg Ferry

Posted by janeross70 on March 29, 2018March 29, 2018

The Kylerhea to Glenelg Ferry is the last remaining turntable ferry in Scotland and is the original Skye ferry. It runs from Easter to October. The ferry crosses at the narrowest point between Skye and …

About Skye

South Skye

Posted by janeross70 on March 29, 2018March 29, 2018

It was such a lovely day today, I decided to take a trip down to the south end of Skye for the day. I certainly picked the right day as it felt like the first …

Photography

A Wild Swim

Posted by janeross70 on March 25, 2018March 25, 2018

First sea swim of this year! Temp a chilly 5 degrees Celsius. What a hardy bunch. We met at the Stein jetty at 9.30am this morning. After, we went back to Janet and Ian’s for …

Lifestyle