July 2024

A taste of the many facets of Kildermorie as we enter July:

The mistle thrush, with its unmistakable upright posture, is working hard to provide enough worms for its insatiable chicks.

The heather is at its finest, with more becoming established in ground that became open to the light after timber felling operations a few years ago.

The grey heron, a regular visitor in search of eels.

The Annexe, initially opened as extra accommodation for Meall Mor Lodge cooks, has been refurnished to provide a cosy retreat for two. [See ACCOMMODATION page]

July 2023

Acidic boggy areas create the perfect habitat for cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium), a member of the sedge family. The fluffy white seed heads dance in the breeze, in contrast to the strength and solidity of the forested areas.

July 2022

The stags are in velvet at this time of year, often seen in groups but keeping their distance from human activity. Unusually, a very light-coated stag can be seen in this group, looking almost white in comparison with the others.

Photo: S Thompson

July 2021

The long days and light nights afford opportunities to capture images worthy of inclusion in the best travel magazines. Taken from the summit of Carn Chuinneag (838 m) just before midnight, this view of the western hills towards The Minch shows Ben More Assynt (998 m) on the horizon, brought into sharp relief by the setting sun.

Photo: J Devine

July 2020

We have long been aware that our provision for Internet access was inadequate, but there was no viable alternative until recently.

We are delighted to announce that we are in the process of equipping all guest buildings with superfast broadband using fixed wireless access, following the installation last month of a dedicated relay station for Kildermorie Estate. See photos below.

Historical Note:

For many years, in the absence of broadband and cell phone coverage, the Estate’s business was conducted solely by landline phone and fax; accessing the Internet involved a round trip of 30 miles to use the facilities provided by the local library.

It was not until 2009 that a government initiative brought satellite broadband to the Scottish Highlands. Though a welcome event, satellite broadband proved to be extremely expensive compared to standard broadband available in towns and cities, and data usage had to be firmly monitored and controlled.

An alternative did not present itself till 2019, when a transmission station was erected by Highland Wireless to control a local wind turbine installation. This was found to be within sight of one of Kildermorie’s hills and might therefore facilitate a dedicated relay station for Kildermorie Estate. This avenue was pursued with Highland Wireless, found to be a viable option, and the station, powered by solar and wind energy, is now operational.

July 2019

School holidays - an opportunity for family trolling on Loch Morie.

Photo: P Buckley

July 2018

Returning guests will note a vast improvement in the condition of the roads throughout the Kildermorie Estate. The road upgrading project began last November and is now complete, despite a lengthy interruption because of adverse weather during the winter months.

The fabled Scottish heather is also making an impact, dispensing swathes of purple across the fresh greens of the familiar landscape.

July 19th was a memorable day for returning May Cottage guests Bill and Hazel Simpson from Potterton. A regular day's fishing ended triumphantly for Bill when he caught a 7lb 7oz ferox trout.

Bill said "A rare catch from the shore of Loch Morie".

Well done Bill!

July 2017

July 1st sees the start of the red and sika stag season in Scotland. Kildermorie Estates has added Creagan Breaca to its portfolio, and now offers sika and red deer stalking in an exciting and attractive woodland environment, just over an hour's escorted drive from Kildermorie.

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Sika hinds accompanied by their new calves are now seen regularly on approach to the estate.

Photos: T Smith

Photos: M Y Romero Valdes

July 2016

Summer Holidays: A rewarding sight of Loch a' Chaoruinn after a four mile walk along the glen.

Photos: T. Deamer

July 2015

Sika deer emerge from the woodland to graze on the lawn in front of Meall Mor Lodge.

July 2014

As the hinds tend to their newborn calves, the calves from last year, now called 'yearlings', are left to their own devices and can be seen alone or in the company of other displaced yearlings.

The heron's patience was rewarded and on several occasions was seen enjoying eel.