Some weeds baled for NTS, bringing silage season to a close! Happy days👍 #silage2024 #belongtoiona Sean Poynter Joanne MacInnes

Extremely chilly 🥶 day for calving 24/25 to kick off! Smart wee guy knew what to do though👌! #belongtoiona #NoFarmersNoFood Joanne MacInnes

Nothing calving, lovely morning though! 👌 Joanne MacInnes #belongtoiona #calving24

Bubba the bull heading home for winter, big fellow was delighted👌! #belongtoiona #isleofiona Joanne MacInnes

Bit fresher today, think these girls might need to call it a day at summer grazing!! Could hardly stand out at Dun Laraichean #belongtoiona #NoFarmersNoFood Joanne MacInnes

Touch and go for this boy earlier, but he is up and suckled👍 #calving24 #belongtoiona #NoFarmersNoFood Joanne MacInnes #livingthedream 🤔😬🤦‍♂️😂

3 born in a few hours today, that is busy for us!! This wee guy was tail first at 2am, tip top now👍👌 #calving24 #belongtoiona #nofarmersnofood Joanne MacInnes

Happy New Year form the Machair🥃🍺🍾 ⛳️! #HappyNewYear2025 #belongtoiona Joanne MacInnes

That this has been allowed to rumble on impacting the first week of school is already ridiculous- Fiona Hyslop as an ex-education minister you surely understand the impact of young people potentially missing 2/5 days? Prelims start next week…

Island youngsters’ schooling disrupted by ongoing ferry problem, MSPs told. buff.ly/409CR2j

Mule hoggs waiting on breakfast👌, cracking morning! Joanne MacInnes #belongtoiona

Rolling the greens, teuchter style, in preparation for the St Columba Hotel charity golf event on Saturday! #hcig #belongtoiona Finlay MacDonald Joanne MacInnes

Gathering wild blackies out on the South end😳🐑🐑! #lambing2025 #belongtoiona Joanne MacInnes

A wee lambing tour! Video credit to Jamie! #lambing25 #belongtoiona #NoFarmersNoFood

Onwards to Iona! Great to meet the team behind the ferry crossing from Fionnphort to Iona. These ferry routes are lifeline of island life, connecting people, goods, and opportunity across the water.

Great meeting so many of the community at the Village Hall, and hearing about the vital role it plays in life here on Iona. The space serves as an important place to gather, celebrate and support one another.

The remarkable Isle of Iona holds a special place in Scotland’s history where deep-rooted traditions meet the challenges of modern island life. From crofting and fishing to volunteer-led initiatives, Iona thrives through collective strength and shared purpose.

Thank you to everyone on the Isles of Iona and Mull for a fantastic two days. It’s been a real pleasure meeting so many wonderful people! Fantastic to see the true community spirit here in the Inner Hebrides, and how you protect and champion the natural environment and each

Finally!! Lambing 2025 is done🐑🐑 Joanne MacInnes #belongtoiona #lambing2025 #nofarmersnofood

.NatureScot has found time to post 43 times on X since 17th March. In this same timeframe they've not in any way responded to Argyll and Bute Council revised Seagrass Mitigation & Monitoring Plan meaning the Iona Breakwater project is at a standstill. Scot Gov Marine unacceptable!