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What to do on the west side of the Isle of Harris

What to do on the west side of the Isle of Harris

by Margaret Soraya | May 28, 2026 | Lifestyle, Scottish Isles, Stay

Beaches, makers, good things to eat, and the studios and shops that make this stretch of the Outer Hebrides worth exploring slowly. There are countless things to do on the Isle of Harris that you won’t want to miss. From breathtaking beaches to local crafts and...
Building my gallery on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

Building my gallery on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

by Margaret Soraya | Jan 19, 2025 | Lifestyle

When I was 20, I went to work on the far North West Coast of Scotland as a chambermaid. One of the ladies who lived locally had an old barn on her grounds, and she renovated it inside and created a craft shop and later a cafe. I recall being so envious. It was all I...
Images from spring on the Isle of harris

Images from spring on the Isle of harris

by Margaret Soraya | Jun 17, 2024 | Lifestyle, Scottish Isles

May has been a spectacular month on the Isle of Harris with unseasonably warm weather and so much sunshine and calm winds. It has been wonderful to be outdoors so much and to see the beautiful colours of Harris in the sea. The bays area where I now live offers so much...
Finding Healing and Clarity in India: A Journey of Reflection and Gratitude

Finding Healing and Clarity in India: A Journey of Reflection and Gratitude

by Margaret Soraya | Mar 25, 2024 | Healing, Lifestyle, Podcast

On my podcast this week ,I share my journey to India – filled with thoughts, sounds, and emotions  from my trip; yoga sessions, reflections on grief, and the profound impact of gratitude and creativity on my healing process. The podcast begins with a meditation...
The strengths of being a creative introvert documentary by Sean Tucker

The strengths of being a creative introvert documentary by Sean Tucker

by Margaret Soraya | Sep 25, 2023 | Lifestyle

Sean Tucker recently came to chat with me to talk about my move to the Isle of Harris, alonsgide my photography work on the coast of Harris, my underwater photography and painting. We spoke about managing life as a creatove introvert and what that looks like. Here is...
Wild swimming and creative retreats

Wild swimming and creative retreats

by Margaret Soraya | Aug 3, 2021 | Healing, Lifestyle, Retreats

Wild Swimming and Creative Retreats Tried Wild Swimming Yet? Introducing a new style of retreat for me: wild swimming and creativity in the Scottish Highlands. Why wild swimming? When you take a deeper look at the inspiration behind your art, you will discover the...
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