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The Robin.

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

What a great picture of the lovely robin perched on the wooden fence just beside Creel Cottage.  Winter is here, some whistling winds, wet rain blowing, and rough seas, but some shelter down at Ross Bay by the trees.

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Snow capped distant hills.

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Stunning views over the Mull of Ross towards the west.  A little dusting of snow for the perfect country winter scene.  Lovely walks over by Kirroughtree, and Newton Stewart.

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Winter wonder walk.

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Super walking around Miekle Ross overlooking Ross Island, views to Cumbria and the Isle of Man.  Lots of things to see and fresh air to enjoy.  The coastal wind blowing making you ready for a nap when returning to the cosy warm house after a bowl of soup and fresh bread roll – can you

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On the run!

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Whilst we were out on a family walk in the frost on Miekle Ross we were lucky enough to spot some deer and Stephen just managed to capture this one on camera – wonderful wildlife at Ross.

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Ducks playing!

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Our Call ducks and Aylesbury ducks enjoy roaming freely around the farm, up and down the lane, in and out of the pond – life is grand by the sea!

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Straw delivery

December 21, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Our safe delivery of straw from Yorkshire for the Winter months at Ross Farm.

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Go Rural – featured farmer of the week 2nd October 2015.

October 6, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

We were delighted to have been chosen as featured farmer of the week by Go Rural Scotland.   Featured Farmer of the Week Farmer Dale-Sunley Visit Farmer Dale-Sunley at Ross Bay Retreat.  The delightful cottages at Ross Farm are a hidden gem with stunning scenery, picturesque views and are set amongst idyllic coastal farmland. Tranquillity

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Ross Bay Retreat on Border Life!

October 6, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

We were excited a few weeks ago when the Border TV crews visited Ross Bay while making a feature on diversification in farming. The piece aired on Border TV on the 28th of September, but if you missed that you can watch it here > http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2015-09-29/watch-border-life-the-human-slingshot/ and find out what we have been trying to establish

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Farm views via the 4×4!

September 22, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Many of our guests who stay enjoy exploring the Ross on foot, taking in the views, coastlines, farm animals, wildlife and following the sheep pads and footpaths around. For some of our guests who may have found the long walks and terrain too challenging, we have taken them on a trip around some of the

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All gathered together to aim for Spring lambs!

September 18, 2015 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

All the ewes are gathered up and put on fresh grass, feet trimmed, foot bathed, vaccinated, wormed and ready for the boys! Hopefully aiming for lambing time late February onwards!!!

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