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The 15th of July

The 15th of July

The 15th of July. Scottish tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing told tourism businesses to “prepare” to reopen on the 15th of July, although it will be “provisional and conditional”. This will include pubs, hotels, and restaurants. We have a date to work toward now. So it’s been all hands on deck…

An Honest Day’s Milling

An Honest Day’s Milling

Today was one of the more productive days I’ve had in lockdown. I met Keith at 8am on the track for an honest day’s milling.  Keith’s the operator of a mobile saw mill. His nifty bit of machinery can be pulled behind a 4×4 and can access all areas (including…

All Hand on SIPs!

All Hand on SIPs!

Yesterday, in the first heavy rain we’ve had in weeks, our SIPs arrived! You may be wondering, as I was, what on Earth SIPs are? Well, SIPs stands for “Structurally Insulated Panels” – large panels with insulation in the middle which fit together kind of like Lego. They make up…

3 Great Activities Near Dreamcatcher Cabins

3 Great Activities Near Dreamcatcher Cabins

Go Ape – With two of the longest zip wires in the UK and a treetop obstacle course, Go Ape is an adrenaline fuelled adventure. Just a 10 minute drive from the cabins, it’s the perfect way to exercise and have fun!  Ben A’nn – Just 10 minutes past Go…

Getting Creative

Getting Creative

Everyone’s creative. Humans are the most creative animals on the planet.  Some people like to paint, others cook. Mum and I like to write, while Jamie’s a musician.  Dad scapes the land into beautiful works of art.   The one thing all creative outlets have in common is the need for…