Erraid’s Gardens

Our gardens have been nurtured by the Erraid Community for over 40 years. We grow organically and tend to our plots and polytunnels throughout the year, in all weathers. The herb gadren is a must see too.

In the springtime, we sow seeds and plant out. In the summer, there is lots of weeding, watering, and harvesting to do. In the autumn, we enjoy more harvesting and preserving whilst putting the garden to sleep for wintertime.

In the winter, we prepare the beds for the coming spring by enriching the soil with heaps of seaweed from the nearby beach, manure from our hens and compost made from our organic waste.

Throughout the year, our meals are made with fresh organic produce from our gardens whenever possible. Depending on the season, they provide us with a variety of salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, brassicas, onions, garlic, legumes, potatoes, herbs, rhubarb, blackcurrants, blackberries and much more. We also grow flowers that bring joy and beauty to our cottages and gardens.

Animals and Wildlife

Part of living here on Erraid is looking after our animals with respect and reciprocity.

The chickens, born and bred on the islands, have a cosy wooden home beside the old byre and they give us delicious eggs to eat.

We also have two cats in our community, Moonlight and Shadow. Many years ago they were found abandoned on Mull by a previous member of the community. Thanks to the care and patience of all the residents since, they have grown up healthy, loving and loyal. They are fond of guests and fireside cuddles.

A herd of Black Faced sheep roam the wilder parts of Erraid. They belong to the local shepherd but the community helps manange the flock at times throughout the year. Sheep round-ups are a favourite and all visitors are welcomed into the process.

There is a diversity of wildlife to spot on Erraid too – from circling birds of prey, to the nesting herons, magestic deer and, if you’re very lucky, otters.


Adress:

Isle of Erraid
Fionnphort
Isle of Mull, PA66 6BN
Scotland

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