Inspiration is not a problem, every day brings a different sky, the sea is forever changing, birds and flowers are abundant. The local fishing fleet moors in Elgol with one of Scotland's most impressive backdrops, the Cuillin Mountains, rising behind them. Each beach-combing expedition presents another scene to paint. Often the floats themselves feel that they should have something specific painted on them, whether its because they are badly scraped in transit from the boat they came from, or maybe they were found in an particular gully that has cliffs with nesting birds enclosing it, each float is unique. Not just by its design but by its geographical resting place.

Three years ago there was an opportunity to re-open our village shop. Elgol lies 15 miles down a single track road from Broadford. It is a long way to go for a forgotten item, Likewise it is a long journey when touring not to get a cup of tea at the end of the road!. The shop has gone from strength to strength, not only can you find my fishing floats by I have a selection of other crafts that are made in Elgol, and a selection of postcards exclusive to the Elgol Shop. My sister-in-law set a baking business, so we also supply superb home baking to accompany that tea! The shop is open all year round and stocks from groceries to woolly socks and we try to help out with local information from boat trips to weather forecast.