The mountains are locked down. It hurts, but for now I’m concentrating on nature closer to home and finding wonders on my walks around Lamlash.

Nature, MusingsLucy WallaceApril 5, 2020Arran, Lockdown, wildflowers, Wildlife Watching, Goatfell, Featured Post, Island lifeComment

Shrinking horizons

Our horizons are shrinking. The Arran Coastal Way boardwalk at Cordon, and the spring woodland flowers gave me the sustenance I needed today.

Nature, MusingsLucy WallaceMarch 29, 2020Arran, Coastal Way, Island life, Lockdown, Featured Post, wildflowersComment

Feeding the rat...

Day Five in the big brother house and the housemates are feeling restless… Getting outside is important for our wellbeing, but with so much at stake, following government advice is vital to save lives. This post also includes my rubbish attempt at hill reps (two)!

Musings, AdventuresLucy WallaceMarch 28, 2020Arran, Lockdown, Bikes, Featured PostComment

Keeping it local

Keeping it local, in line with government guidance, Wally and I took a spin on the bikes, and picked up some very special local produce.

MusingsLucy WallaceMarch 27, 2020Arran, Bikes, Lockdown, Featured PostComment

Five Pied Wagtail Facts and a Poem

Day two of Lockdown. For our permitted exercise, we took a turn on the village green and enjoyed watching the wagtails feeding. Often overlooked, the pied wagtail is one of our most familiar birds, but it certainly isn’t boring. Read on for wagtail facts and a poem by John Clare.

NatureLucy WallaceMarch 25, 2020Featured Post, Lockdown, Arran, Wildlife WatchingComment

Home

Lockdown Day One: Wally and I are not “stay at home” people. Our work takes us far and wide. Consequently, the garden is in a terrible state! Time to take control over the things we can influence, and to make nettle soup.

MusingsLucy WallaceMarch 24, 2020Arran, Lockdown, Wild food, Featured PostComment