From the island

The Journal

A selection of stories from The Journal archive, sharing people, places and moments from Harris over the years.

Life Takes Time
07 May 2021

Life Takes Time

Our storytellers Lauren and Mairi dropped by our Ardhasaig warehouse just in time to meet some of the distilling team as they sampled a...

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From Tarbert To Texas
30 April 2021

From Tarbert To Texas

It’s been a long journey, in every sense of the word, but tonight we’re delighted to announce that our Isle of Harris Gin has...

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Best Foot Forward
23 April 2021

Best Foot Forward

A run of recent good weather has helped the sap to rise in our inner and outer worlds, and we’re feeling a real sense of renewal...

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The Cèilidh Community
16 April 2021

The Cèilidh Community

The Virtual Harris Cèilidh returns next Saturday night (24th), as we gather online once again for our monthly get-together of music, storytelling, and a...

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The Magic Of Meadowsweet
09 April 2021

The Magic Of Meadowsweet

Guided by our friend and local plant expert Amanda Saurin, we continue to explore the joys of our Outer Hebridean island’s indigenous flora with...

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Lambing Days
03 April 2021

Lambing Days

Life is definitely springing anew as we welcome the annual arrival of lambs to our croftland, moors, and machair.

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Three From The Sea
12 March 2021

Three From The Sea

With our favourite bars and restaurants currently closed in the face of COVID, we’re missing the buzz of an evening crowd and the allure...

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Return Of The Kelp Man
05 March 2021

Return Of The Kelp Man

Meet our friend and distillery diver Lewis Mackenzie, who selects every piece of our gin's Sugar kelp seaweed from his secret underwater forests...

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