Snowfall

We had more snow than any of the resident islanders can remember at the end of November. The isle turned starkly white and magical. The crystal-like snow stunned us all, but especially the unsuspecting Mindfulness Scotland party who were staying at the time. After a snowfall of several inches on the first day, we had more freezing weather which meant that walking became very hazardous over the next 48 hours; the snow had frozen solid and icy.

All the while we had a lone baby seal keeping us company on the jetty, completely fearless and serene…until the boat turned up on Sunday to pick up the guests.

We became concerned for the animals: the ponies, sheep and goats and began to make plans to import hay from Arran when on the third day the north end finally thawed out. As it did so rumbling avalanches of snow kept falling off the rooves of the Centre into the courtyard, shaking the buildings as they went.

Many thanks to Tara Dakini for her photography.

Posted by: Fay