Tag: outer hebrides


  • November at Croft 5

    November at Croft 5

    Heart of the Home. The first month on Croft 5 is already at an end and as the days get shorter November also seems to have rushed on through. Improvements […]

  • The Key to Croft 5

    The Key to Croft 5

    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 […]

  • The Road to Croft 5 (pt.3)

    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 […]

  • Beekeeping Update: September 2025

    Hi Honey! September has been a mixed month. The winds have increased and the sunny days are equally broken by days of rain. It has also been a mixed month […]

  • A Brief History of Enaclete and Croft 5

    Last updated: October 2025 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 […]

  • Beekeeping Update: August 2025

    Newbees August started wet and windy as we were hit by a storm (I won’t add to the hysteria by ‘naming’ it), but quickly gave way to some calm, warm […]

  • The Road to Croft 5 (pt.2)

    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 […]

  • Hebribees Honey has Launched!

    Hebribees Honey: Now on Facebook! I’m excited to share the launch of something new: Hebribees Honey now has its own Facebook page: Hebribees Honey on Facebook 🐝 🍯 It was […]

  • Beekeeping: Cedar vs Poly Hives

    Winter is Coming Ok, a bit dramatic as it is still only August. However the longest day has passed, the days are getting shorter, and someone forgot to tell summer […]

  • Bee Farming: Livestock for the Modern Croft

    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 […]