We’ve only been able to visit the croft a couple of times since we bought it, and those visits were usually during autumn or winter.
The main thing that we’d noticed on the land – apart from the absence of trees – was the dominance of reeds. They grew in thick clumps all over the croft. The crofter next door used to graze his sheep on the land, and this kept what grass there was between the reed clumps closely cropped.
Our neighbours walked up onto the croft this afternoon whilst there were no builders on site, and took these pictures of the meadow below the house lying peacefully in the sunshine.
We were delighted to see that the grasses had regenerated and that there were wild flowers scattered through them. We haven’t seeded or done anything to this area – this is just one seasons regrowth now that the sheep are no longer on the land.
We can’t wait to see what else grows. The land has never been worked except for sheep grazing, and as such it’s completely organic and natural.
We’ll try as hard as possible not to disturb this habitat with our tree planting plans. The habitat that this provides to wildlife is invaluable, and to our eyes it’s beautiful.
Ravencroft Skye 
The meadow is looking fabulous, and that view is spectacular.
How much longer before you guys will be able to move?
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We’re moving onto the croft in mid October permanently, albeit in a static caravan to start with until the build is complete 👍💕
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Exciting. And what’s the projected date for full completion?
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We don’t have one formally, as we’re managing all the interior fit out ourselves. It’s tough to predict local contractor availability on the island for the specialist things that we need them for. Saying that, we’re aiming for it to be ready for move in around May/June next year. 👍
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Good luck. I hope it all goes as close to your plan as possible.
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I am very jealous of this. Rewilding is so important. I am down at my parents and they live in a fairly built up but relatively green modern village. There are lots of greens and the powers that be are slowly starting to come around to the idea of rewilding some of the green spaces and grassy greens that noone really uses. Those I’ve seen have only been in place for a year and already look incredible. We’ve even had orchids self seeding so it’s a great start and it makes the area look so much nicer than astro turf style mowed grass. Your little oasis looks blissful!
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Ah, thank you. We’re showing it at its best, of course. In the winter it’s probably a rain soaked bog 😬
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Every little pocket of wildness helps sustain insect and bird life, so it’s great to hear of this happening 👏
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