Living in Scotland

**Redshank** · 8th February 12, 03:57 AM

So what's it like to live in the Highlands of Scotland, in particular Argyll, Idylic some say, and yes, I have to agree, it is idylic in it's rugged beauty, timeless in many ways, but there are also a few harsh realatities to be aware off, for example

this is where I live my life, it's my home, I run Dunadd Trading Company from here, whilst watching the old puffer steam past my window from time to time on it's travels along the Crinan Canal, most times it's raining,

an a rare day of sunshine I stand on my front doorstep and have an uniterrupted view across Loch Crinan, to the extinct volcano that is the Isle of Scarba and onto the mountains on the Isle of Mull

on a chilly winters day, the old stone built cottage is cold, expensive to heat and maintain, draughty as well,

but even in the depths of winter the scenery is still stunning, and by far makes life worth living here

All the natives are friendly

Even the hairy highlanders and their wee dogs

most people hold down more than one job to make ends meet, we where not all blessed with country estates (no offence intended Jock, you know me better than that) life is hard, there aren't to many frills, when the wind blows it's a lazy wind, it will blow straight through you rather than go around you, so in conclusion, could life get any better.........................

your damned right it couldn't, what would I do with millions won on the lottery, fast cars, wild women, loads of whisky, then waste the rest, would I be happy, I doubt it very much, here life is what you make it, it's not handed to you on a plate, would I recommend moving to Argyll, well the answer is an emphatic NO, the reason being I am a selfish B'strd and want it all to myself but if you must come, your more than welcome.

**Jimmy** · 8th February 12, 05:16 AM

You certainly can sell for Scotland - excellent photographs

**pascs** · 8th February 12, 05:53 AM

Nice pics

Its just the 350 days of rain, wind, sleat or snow that I dont like

**tulloch** · 8th February 12, 06:01 AM

Ah, you poor thing. What I wouldn't give to share that.

**Grizzly** · 8th February 12, 06:07 AM

Excellent pics. One day I will punish myself and move up there.

Is that a Taylor ancient kilt I spy? Nice to see my family tartan out and about.

**ForresterModern** · 8th February 12, 06:16 AM

Beautiful pics Chris. Enviable location, although I doubt I would envy the drafty house. Aside from that you do a terrible job trying to drive people away from coming to visit or settle there.

Next visit, which I hope will not be long in the offing, I will attempt to come visit for a bit. Thanks for the previews.

jeff

**Redshank** · 8th February 12, 06:36 AM

enough of living in Scotland, as for working in Scotland, it's a dire outlook as can be seen from the below photos of my view from the Tourist Info Centre at Inveraray

it's a hard life, but I guess someone has to do it

so I guess I will just have to put and shut up

Pop by and see me some time and share in my misery

**Jackson** · 8th February 12, 07:35 AM

Wonderful pictures. And, very timely. We're planning a trip to Scotland this summer and Inverary is on the itinery. I hope I spelled itinery right. Looks like a great place to visit and buy a new bonnet. In the Rocky Mountains, where I live we have 300+ days a year of sunshine, although, at over 7000' in altitude, we also see lots of snow and some extremely cold days and nights. So, it's all relative. Looking forward to meeting you this summer.

Jackson
Colorado, USA