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06/02/2025

In the summer, when the Water of Tig is running shallow, it feels friendly and cheerful. But after the storm and with all the rain, it was positively thundering through the garden!

Talking of summer - it’s getting busy on the bookings! Don’t miss out - whether you’re a repeat guest booking directly or a first time stayer, you can book now and pay later via our website (link in comments).

04/02/2025

Forgot my tripod so 10 seconds is about the the longest I can go without a wobble.

Busy at the bird table again.

02/02/2025

Breakfast time at Tig Cottage - the bluetits move too fast for photos! 🤣

01/02/2025

Fancy new WiFi set up at Tig means that the WiFi now reaches all the way to the back of the cottage!

Tomorrow, a new extender should arrive, meaning WiFi in the garden (although we recommend the sound of the river and the birds over yet another crime podcast).

31/01/2025

Sometimes we get asked “can you really see lots of stars at Tig Cottage?”

Here’s a photo I took just now, with my iPhone on night mode (no tripod either!)

28/01/2025

Phew! What a week!

The Big Storm knocked out Tig’s power for several days. Some of the neighbouring areas had no problems - but others are still without power, so we’re not complaining!

We don’t seem to have had any damage either, which is a relief.

The Big Storm hasn’t done our bookings much good - perhaps people aren’t looking for Scotland in the same way at the moment. Which is a heck of a shame - the whole reason this storm was A Big Deal is because of how rare it is.

In other news, South Ayrshire Council has kind of approved the idea of the Galloway National Park, which, despite the name, would cover parts of South Ayrshire including Heronsford. We firmly believe it’s for local people to decide what happens - we desperately want to be local one day, but right now we don’t have the right to decide.

One thing is for sure, though, should the National Park become reality, this area is Scotland will become much more touristy. So if remote peace and quiet is what you’re looking for, we’d suggest visiting sooner rather than later.

Picture: a late night Scottish Power van captured passing Tig when our power came back on!

23/01/2025

Stay safe, Tig!

Good Morning Ayrshire - Storm Eowyn is currently undergoing deep rapid explosive cyclogenesis when the air pressure drops by a certain pressure within 24 hours.

It's looking highly likely that the central belt including Ayrshire will be hit hardest with wind gusts between 80 & 100MPH showing on the latest charts.

This is a daytime storm and is going to be very disruptive travel wise so please plan ahead for delays, cancellations and power cuts.

Another thing to watch this morning is the Met-Office warnings, currently an Amber Wind warning has been issued across Ayrshire and the central belt however this warning is likely to be upgraded especially across Ayrshire and the SW so please stay tuned. Currently Southern Ireland has a National red warning across the whole country.

Image - WX Charts

22/01/2025

The snowdrops are saying hello at Tig.

Soon it will be the wild garlic, as everything comes back green and bursting with life.

Spaces left in February if you want to experience early Scottish spring at a rather special price!

20/01/2025

Thinking of applying for the position of "Professional Escape Artist" at Tig Cottage?

Here's the essential skills required... no previous experience necessary!

19/01/2025

Heads up, quiet-seekers! Just a quick update on summer availability at Tig Cottage. May is slipping away fast, June's almost waved goodbye, but July still has a few perfect pockets of peace left. And if you're dreaming of starlit August nights, we've got plenty of those still to share (for now).
If you've been thinking about escaping to our middle-of-nowhere this summer, now's the time to turn those thoughts into plans. Book your slice of silence before someone else does!

18/01/2025

If your journey to Tig takes you along the A75, it can be tempting to just grind out that last part of the journey.

But there is much to see on the way, if you know where to look. And a ten minute stop to explore might just be wonderful, especially on a clear day where the name of the motte makes perfect sense!

18/01/2025

Our new website has gone live!
I'd love to know what you think!

16/01/2025

Ever wondered what happens when you book a proper Scottish escape?
Here's what our guests discover when they swap tourist traps for sheep spotting adventures (spoiler: your dog will give it five stars)

13/01/2025

Your dog's already packed their favourite walking boots, but what else do you need to do before a proper middle-of-nowhere escape?

Here's our slightly different packing list (spoiler: you can leave those noise-canceling headphones at home...)

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09/01/2025

A booking dot com score of 9.6 over 96 reviews! That’s pretty awesome!

09/01/2025

Sometimes, the best things come in Tig sized packages
Like peace. And quiet. And absolutely no tartan everything.
Here's 9 reasons your next break should be properly peaceful...

07/01/2025

New guest book time at Tig, since our lovely guests have filled up the book we have now.

So many to choose from - but I *didn't* go for this one. Too much Reggie Perrin vibes (for those who are old enough to remember who that is!)

Instead, I went for one that's a bit more "quirky"...

Want to see it? Come stay at Tig and experience true tranquility!

06/01/2025

Ever wondered what a *proper* Scottish escape looks like?
(Hint: there's not a bagpipe in sight...)

Here's our guide to spotting the real deal - and why the middle of nowhere might be exactly where you need to be.