The Harris Journal: A Very Island Christmas
December twenty fifth, 2024
Our house village of Tarbert is a good distance from the intense lights of London or the rink at Rockefeller, however the area people have been busy including somewhat sparkle to its streets. Harsh winter climate and excessive winds imply that there’s little place for delicate decorations, so easy colors and sturdy bulbs are typically the order of the day.
Just a little additional to our south, the fishing group of Leverburgh have as soon as once more constructed their crab creel and lobster pot tree, all well-tethered with sturdy ropes and decked with marker buoys for baubles!
And, our distillery shines brightly amongst all of it this 12 months due to the efforts of our manufacturing supervisor John and his crew. Effectively carried out to everybody throughout the island who has labored exhausting to assist maintain issues feeling festive throughout a really darkish island December!
The distillery crew are actually on the point of wrap issues up for the 12 months and head house to spend some high quality time with family and friends. Earlier than we sign-off we’d wish to thanks for all of your help this 12 months, from form messages to purchasing a bottle (or three) of our island spirits.
Your ongoing connection to our purpose-driven enterprise helps to safe a sustainable future for a brand new technology of islanders right here within the Isle of Harris. Have an exquisite and peaceable festive season, from our Outer Hebridean house to yours, wherever you’re on this planet this Christmas!
Le gach deagh dhùrachd,
Mike Donald, Chief Storyteller
