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Today we did a soil test on our homemade Compost a

Today we did a soil test on our homemade Compost and were pleased to find that levels of N P K are all high! Improving the soil health with organic compost, mulching and wormeries results in the healthy abundance we see in the gardens. #organic #permaculture #nodig #naturalgarden #regenerativeliving #compost

We've got some brilliant new pictures of Coll Cabi

We've got some brilliant new pictures of Coll Cabin thanks to Sally @capturethis_uk. We're having a catch up with garden work for the next few weeks and then welcoming guests for the summer season in both cabins for the first time! We still have dates available in May, June, July and August for sustainable holidays in our regenerative woodland and forest Gardens in the Highlands. We even have a socket to charge your electric vehicle in the parking area (we plan to install a proper EV charger at some point!) Look for Siskin or Coll cabins on Airbnb for availability. Hope to see you here! Clive and Julie #visitscotland #permaculture #tinyhouse #sustainabletravel #forestgarden #naturalgarden #greentourismgold #greentourism #ecofriendlytourism #ethicaltourism #offgrid#zerowaste #blackisle #composttoilet #lowimpactliving #offgrid #organic #regenerative

A busy day mulching the kitchen garden paths with

A busy day mulching the kitchen garden paths with help from wwoof volunteers Rebecca, Tom and Naomi. First any self sown plants were removed and replanted to other areas, so lots of poached egg plant, ox eye daisy, mullein, dwarf comfrey, creeping thyme, feverfew, American landcress and calendula were transferred to the forest garden. Then cardboard and lots of woodchip (thanks to @blackisletreeservices). The beds are also being cleared and topped up with home grown Compost before spring planting over the next few weeks. #permaculture #regenerative #wwoof #wwoofers #wwoofuk #nodig

Exploratious meanderings to Monadh Mor ancient bog

Exploratious meanderings to Monadh Mor ancient bog woodland on the last day of the Seed Bed Residency with Fionn Duffy.

Yesterday we hosted our first reading group with A

Yesterday we hosted our first reading group with Artist in Residence Fionn Duffy, where we explored the gardens and woodland and read related texts and poems. We also shared tea and cakes by the Yurt fireside (still a bit of a spring chill in the air!) thanks to @circus_artspace for organising and to everyone that came and participated and made it such a nice afternoon.

Happy Easter. Spring flowers and blossom in abunda

Happy Easter. Spring flowers and blossom in abundance. #regenerative #naturalgarden #permaculture #forestgarden

First early Maris Bard potatoes going into bags (w

First early Maris Bard potatoes going into bags (with some wood Ash), sieving leaf mould and preparing seed trays.

The first event of the Seed Bed Residency! Last ni

The first event of the Seed Bed Residency! Last night Fionn presented a studio session where we discussed the ideas and processes of her work on the residency so far, and shared food and fireside in the Yurt.

We're very pleased to welcome artist Fionn Duffy (

We're very pleased to welcome artist Fionn Duffy (@fionn000) for the Seed Bed Residency here @blackislepermacultureandarts in collaboration with @circus_artspace and funded by @creativescotland. Fionn will be engaging with the regenerative gardens and woodland during her three week stay in Coll Cabin. Fionn is settling in nicely to cabin life and more posts will follow as she continues her research and explorations. #permaculture #regenerative #artistresidency#circusartspace#tinyhouse #seedbed #residency

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Springing forward... Our resident hedgehog emerges

Springing forward... Our resident hedgehog emerges from hibernation.. #wildlifegarden #naturalgarden

We've been focused on finishing Coll Cabin in time

We've been focused on finishing Coll Cabin in time for the #seedbed residency, but let's not forget Siskin cabin, which we opened today for our first guest of the season. It seems like deja vu to be saying 'let's hope this year turns out better and brighter for everyone', but against a backdrop of war, climate crisis, Pandemic and economic uncertainty its worth repeating. A couple of of tiny cabins in the Highlands might not make much difference to any of it but at least, little by little, it's a positive drop in the ocean.#permaculture #tinyhouse #ecofriendlytourism #responsibletourism #visitscotland #greentourismgold

We're making the finishing touches to the cabin bo

We're making the finishing touches to the cabin both inside and out.. And able to enjoy the deck in the spring sunshine.

First day of spring and first cup of tea in Coll C

First day of spring and first cup of tea in Coll Cabin. #tinyhouse #ecofriendly #greentourism #greentourismgold

Just a reminder that we still have stocks of organ

Just a reminder that we still have stocks of organic seed potatoes, plenty of Charlotte's, Twinner, Alouette, Sarpo Kifli and Maris Bard. Tubers are 15p each and you just let us know how many of each you'd like and then collect from our place near Tore. You can pay in cash or by transfer to Transition Black Isle. Send us a DM if you'd like to order. There's still plenty of time to get them chittin!

We're on the final push to complete Coll Cabin thi

We're on the final push to complete Coll Cabin this month, but took some time out to enjoy a sunny walk from Blackmuir wood to the touchstone maze, surrounded by snow capped mountains.

A lovely little sketch made by one of our guests i

A lovely little sketch made by one of our guests in Siskin Cabin last summer...

There's no Transition Black Isle Potato Day this y

There's no Transition Black Isle Potato Day this year but that doesn't stop you getting your hands on organic seed potatoes! We are a tattie host, and along with others strategically placed throughout the Black Isle, we have a variety of tubers for sale at 15p each. Our stock includes Maris Bard, Charlotte, Alouette, Setanta and Sarpo Mira, but there are lots of different ones available from the various hosts. Have a look at the Transition Black Isle website under (not) potato day 2022 for more details of how to buy or DM us... Happy growing

A cold day of blizzards and sun, with a few slips

A cold day of blizzards and sun, with a few slips and trips on the 'commute' down to the cabin...

More progress on Coll Cabin. The bench seat/worksp

More progress on Coll Cabin. The bench seat/workspace and kitchen are finished, most of the bed is done, and a fair bit of the bathroom. Fitting out will continue throughout February...so will post more pics as it gets more cosy...#tinyhouse #offgrid #sustainableliving #permaculture

In 2017 we completed the overall design for our si

In 2017 we completed the overall design for our site and have since then been working to grow and build it. 5 years on and we've made an updated design map showing how it's all developing, and it's very pleasing to see that most of the ideas are now either completed or well underway. A design will never be finished but all the structure, systems and cycles needed are in place, and the conditions for healthy growth and maturity are in there. #permaculture #forestgarden #sustainableliving #Ecological

Happy solstice and Yuletide good wishes. #solstice

Happy solstice and Yuletide good wishes. #solstice #solstice2021 #winterval

Winter wonderland walking at Loch Morlich #visitsc

Winter wonderland walking at Loch Morlich #visitscotland

We didn't quite expect to wake to an early Christm

We didn't quite expect to wake to an early Christmas card scene outside! Last nights howling winds and rain have made way for a still and beautiful snowy morning. Luckily we escaped any tree damage...

Château Kilcoy 2021 vintage. A good batch of coun

Château Kilcoy 2021 vintage. A good batch of country wine this year, blackcurrant, gooseberry and rhubarb. These were bottled up in the nick of time before a power cut this evening! They'll be stored in the pantry until next autumn. Strangely, alcohol is one of the things we're pretty much self sufficient in...

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