Tag: crofting
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The Wait is Over! The day has finally come, the keys for Croft 5 are in hand and the final form lodged with the Crofting Commission and the Land Register of Scotland! It’s an exciting time and I am looking forward to getting on with improving the croft and putting my plans into action! Those…
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End of the Rainbow As previously written, the journey to Croft 5 has been a long, long, long process. You can catchup with part one and part two here if you haven’t already read them. However the end of the road is finally in sight as the Crofting Commission have approved my application to become…
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Last updated: January 2026 Perched on the western shore of Little Loch Roag in the Parish of Uig, the small village of Enaclete (Gaelic Einacleit) has a history tied to crofting, fishing, and resilience. This page is a brief collection of information and history of Enaclete, with information from various sources including conversations, online records,…
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The Wait The decision to move to the Isle of Lewis and become a crofter had been made (read Part 1 here if you haven’t already) but the process of making it a reality was far from straightforward. Selling my property in Durham turned out to be a longer process than anticipated but eventually contracts…
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What Can Bees Teach a New Entrant About Land and Livestock Management? When most people think about livestock, sheep, cattle, or hens usually come to mind. But there’s another livestock species that’s smaller, winged, and surprisingly rich in lessons for land management: the honeybee. In our ever changing world it is hard to imagine a…
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The windswept shores of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides may seem like a distant land to those comfortable with living on the mainland, but for me this breathtaking island was the perfect spot to start the next chapter of my life. This blog follows my journey, from the decision to leave behind…