Some mesmerising displays by the local Adders this weekend - these males were involved in a duel with heads a full 18 inches from the ground 1/3

Interesting to see that this article on the Guardian website is their most popular this morning, Just shows that simple living (the Craig way!) is what more and more of us are craving. The Guardian theguardian.com/travel/2019/ap…

Went to a brilliant talk last night by Melanie of Findlay Ecology about camera trapping otters. Learnt lots and some surprising results from her data. Have a look at her blog for more! (findlayecologyservices.co.uk/blog/)

I've just read that Neil Armstrong used to tell deliberately bad jokes about the Moon and, when people didn't laugh, he'd say, "I guess you had to be there." And, if this isn't true, it jolly well should be.

Just escaped from the wondrous AWriteHighlandHoolie to enjoy the equally wondrous view.

Octopus Teapot by Japanese ceramic artist Keiko Masumoto #womensart

Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

Thanks Andrew Locking Seeing your Gates with Views made me get out the house and off for a walk. Just got home and am feeling human again

I am correct in saying the human race is currently undergoing one of its cyclic "twatty" phases?

Which 13th-century illustration are you today?

I’m loving this, whilst looking forward to the weather warming up so my sea swims last longer than it takes to get dressed afterwards!

Dramatic skies to the north but blue skies to the south, Isle of Mull ferry

A beautiful morning on Ardmucknish Bay

Very enjoyable afternoon spent at Loch Coille-Bharr

Loving the brief appearance of a spider on the Queens flowers #BugsAreAmazing

There’s been very little time for escapades lately, but here’s a few gems from today.

A glorious day up at the cottage

Late availability discounts for summer holiday dates! Enjoy this remote, offgrid, shoreside cottage by Loch Etive. Sleeps 4. Well equipped, ideal for families, dogs welcome, large & secure garden. offgrid-holiday.co.uk

A beautiful day here with a couple of hours spent tracking down white-fronted geese and then a walk home at midnight accompanied by a moonbow.

An impromptu visit to SWT’s Carron Glen reserve which is looking stunning. My first visit here as part of my attempt to visit more reserves over the year