Just to bring you up to date with everything -

Well, it looks as if red squirrels may have returned to Carradale.  When we first came they were in the woods opposite the cottages, but gradually disappeared. However 3 sightings around the woods in the last few months so we are crossing fingers..................They are certainly to be seen around Tarbert and Skipness, and we have no greys, so we're hopeful.

Rhododendrons are coming up to their peak despite the Governments best efforts to remove them. What a hope!  The Point is a sea of purple and against the dark grey skies looks terrific. It is a gorgeous time of year everywhere - if you are heading down here look for the great swathes of bluebells on the hills around Inverary.

We are being sorely tried by the building of an electricity station north of Carradale. We have all made a huge fuss about being inconvenienced and  they seem to have taken the hint and are madly mending the road and making nice big lay-bys;  but try and avoid their 6 o'clock dash up to Tarbert as it can be trying to meet andless white SUV's trundling towards you.  On the plus side they are making us a nice new car park at the village Hall and I'm sure we'll prise more goodies out of them . The Community Council is on the job.

And Roger is returning!  Yes, Roger who was a key member of the Paterson's shop is coming back for the summer so once again we'll have wonderful Carradale baking and you can all trail up and down the village carrying bags of rolls. An essential part of a holiday.  We've just returned from Ireland (wonderful bread) and have discovered a terrific baker's shop so made a special detour to buy wholemeal loaves ( it does have a hotel attached ), so we understand.

For wet evenings Campbeltown Picture House (the oldest in Scotland) has got a wonderful new programme with endless performances, digital productions of West End Plays, and live shows.  Do check it out if you're in Campbeltown as it's delightful and slightly cheaper than the ABC in Glasgow. They have amazing plans for the place and deserve support.