Skye Summer

A summer on the Isle of Skye. A journey of discovery, friendship and the unforgettable beauty of Scotland.
In the summer of 1977, Winifred Miller Garside and her husband Seth travelled from Yorkshire to the Isle of Skye, hoping to find a new beginning after Seths redundancy. What followed was an extraordinary season of friendship, discovery and simple pleasures in one of Scotlands most beautiful landscapes.
Staying with their friend Irene at her guest house near Dunvegan, Winnie and Seth soon became part of island life. From helping with guests and tending gardens to exploring remote beaches, ancient castles and dramatic Highland scenery, every day brought new encounters, unexpected adventures and moments of gentle humour.
A gifted artist and keen observer of nature, Winnie recorded her experiences with warmth, wit and affection. Her descriptions of island characters, wildlife, changing seasons and everyday Highland life bring the Skye of the 1970s vividly to life.
Illustrated with the authors original watercolour paintings, Skye Summer is a charming and personal portrait of a remarkable place and a bygone era.
A delightful read for lovers of Scotland, travel memoirs, nature writing and true stories of ordinary lives made extraordinary by the people and places they encounter.