One of the most frequent questions I get asked since moving to Luing is “but what do you do up there?”

People are horrified that there’s no pub, that the ferry stops at 6pm in winter, and that there’s not even a supermarket. Honestly? It suits me just fine.

Join us for this half day masterclass and discover how to make the most of the Scottish ocean larder. Learn how to select, fillet and cook fish and shellfish. You will gain hands-on experience of fish preparation including filleting and curing, and cooking techniques such as pan frying. You will also learn how to prepare and open shellfish available on Luing from our expert chefs.

Here at WildLuing we’re preparing something special for all you boaty types - a new pontoon, right below the site! Get ready to set sail and land right on our doorstep - but don’t forget your binoculars, you don’t want to miss the dolphins, porpoise, otters, seals, and Eagles that frequent the Sound of Luing.

In other news, we have recently ordered several nest boxes to help our birds next spring. There are hundreds of species of bird on Luing, and it’s swallow season at the moment - there’s even a nest in the ferry shed! Fledglings of all kinds abound at the moment, including our pheasants and sparrows, who are a little slow getting off the road at times with their brand new wings.

The Delvauxs clearly made the best of their stay - as simple as it sounds, a good walk is the best way to appreciate our island, which has many different sides to it. Anyone familiar with Scotland knows that it’s best to plan for wet weather, and to enjoy every minute of sunshine when it comes, but it sounds like the Delvauxs had a great time in the rain and know exactly how to enjoy Scotland to its fullest.