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Fun in the sea……

July 9, 2018 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

When you stay with us at Ross Bay you are never far from the seaside, and lovely beaches.  Ours here is on the muddy side, but safe, and actually quiet……….if you head to the neighbouring sandy beaches of Brighouse Bay, the Dhoon Bay, Carrick, Sandgreen, or Mossyard equally beautiful views and fun can be had……children,

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Hereford heifer for the future.

April 19, 2018 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

This little cutie is a hereford cross heifer which we intend to keep as a replacment cow in the future. Her dad is the handsome red chappie with a white face who is huge but as quiet as a mouse as he patrols the fields looking after his girls. Hope you enjoy seeing him on

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Orion nebular at Ross Bay Retreat!

October 9, 2017 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

One of our talented guests Hendrik Ulanowski who stayed with us took this spectacular photograph whilst staying and has kindly allowed us to display it here on our blog, he is what he had to say about it……….. “This is a picture of the orion nebular (M42). At the moment Orion comes up later in

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Cattle.

September 6, 2017 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

All times are busy here at Ross farm.  The cattle need moving around the farm to new fresh fields, and the bulls need to change the groups they run with too.  Some cows need to be moved to the maternity wing for closer observation………its all go go go!

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Ready for arrival.

September 6, 2017 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

One of our homemade cakes all ready for our guests arrival……….kettle on……. weather dry………enjoy your stay.

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Itchy chin.

August 1, 2017 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

Our hereford bull seems to enjoy a pose for the camera.  He has moved fields and has some new girlfriends now, and is exploring around the new field boundaries.  Great to find that place to scratch ones itch!  What else are these rocky outcrops on the farm for?  Lovely picturesque views over Ross Bay, and

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Calves huddled together.

July 17, 2017 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

If in doubt, gather together and have a huddle!  Our spring born calves are enjoying time sunning themselves upon the big hill next to the sea with the sea air blowing through their lungs.  If you are out and about walking you may see them on your travels, although they have such a large area

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Summer entertainment

July 12, 2016 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

There are lots of great local things to see and do in Kirkcudbright throughout the summer, why not go along to enjoy the entertainment at the Scottish Nights, or have a Kirkyard tour, or historic walk.  Don’t forget the Arts and Crafts Trail!!

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The Old Cheeseloft.

May 2, 2016 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

The Old Cheeseloft is coming along well now. Here is a photograph of the new moderately hydraulic pointing at the front, and the Dowling stove flue in situ!

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Helicopter check in!

April 29, 2016 By admin_rb With Comments are off for this post

This is the helicopter lifting the gear from Pharos onto Ross Island. Landed on the field known as horsepark to swap pilots!

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