, ,

The Shipping Forecast

The Shipping Forecast   The shipping forecast has evolved. It is something other than the weather/shipping information the Met Office produces and the BBC broadcasts. It has become an iconic, steadfast cornerstone to…
, ,

The Science of a Breaking Wave.

The Science of a Breaking Wave. Living by the sea and obviously loving it as much as I do, leads as much to questions being asked as well and canvases being filled. As ‘Finn the Dog’ and I share a walk along the beach, the…
,

Mussels!

If you are looking for a simple meal that sums up everything which is good about being by the coast then you can’t go far wrong with a bowl of mussels. Simple, cheap and tasty. Depending on where you are you can either gather…
, , ,

Loving The Sea.

The sea shimmers in the morning, catching little puddles of silver. They’re the scalloped edges of an invitation. If you’re lucky, you’ll find yourself afloat, discovering the freedom of a cool breeze, the sound of wavelets running alongside…
, ,

The History of Fishing

  From the Middle Ages onwards, herring—one of the most used marine resources—has provided Scotland with a precious, cheap, plentiful and nutritious source of food. Fishing was first a subsistence activity, and it then developed…