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As a photographer and artist living on the Isle of Harris and leading creative retreats, I love writing about my photography, art, writing and retreats and creative light festival that I run. As well as thoughts on the beautiful and remote locations I work in and how to find inspiration for your own creative life.
Creative wellness retreat, Outer Hebrides
Creative wellness retreat on the Outer Hebrides - June 2026 This year's creative wellness retreat on the Outer Hebrides invited everyone to explore self-expression through both words and art. Whether painting freely in the studio or out on the...
Art exhibition at Talla Na Mara on the Isle of Harris
Art exhibition on the Isle of Harris throughout June 2026 This June, I'm exhibiting alongside Dutch artist Carien Borst at Talla Na Mara on the Isle of Harris. The exhibition is called Shaped by the Sea, and it's accompanied by a small book of my...
What to do on the west side of the Isle of Harris
Beaches, makers, good things to eat, and the studios and shops that make this stretch of the Outer Hebrides worth exploring slowly. There are countless things to do on the Isle of Harris that you won't want to miss. From breathtaking beaches to...
What to do on the east side of the Isle of Harris
Galleries and studios on the east side of the Isle of Harris: Things to do on the Isle of Harris This guide will explore things to do on the Isle of Harris, including galleries, studios, community cafes and home baking in the Bays, offering a local...
Nature Journalling workshop on the Isle of Harris
Nature Journalling Workshop at The Galerie on the Isle of Harris. Explore the landscape with sketching and creative reflection in a relaxed and inspiring day.
Art workshop at The Galerie, Isle of Harris
Art workshop at The Galerie for The Creative Light Festival October brought a milestone I had been working toward for a long time: opening The Galerie for its very first creative gathering. The space was still waiting for a new door and window, and...
New art & photography gallery in Harris
New Gallery: The Galerie Open Day / Evening in Geocrab, Isle of Harris I’m excited to share that The Galerie is now finished - a new art & photography gallery in Harris. Even though the official opening won’t take place until spring, I wanted...
Long exposure photography workshop, Isle of harris
Isle of Harris Long Exposure Seascape Photography Workshop — February 2026 I’m excited to share more about my Isle of Harris long exposure seascape photography workshop, taking place 18–24 February 2026. This is a one-off workshop designed for...
Photography and Art from the Outer Hebrides for sale
Photography and art from the Outer Hebrides I’m excited to share that my online shop is now open for the winter season with photography and art from the Outer Hebrides. While I’m busy developing some new ideas behind the scenes (journals and books...
Building my gallery on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
When I was 20, I went to work on the far North West Coast of Scotland as a chambermaid. One of the ladies who lived locally had an old barn on her grounds, and she renovated it inside and created a craft shop and later a cafe. I recall being so...
Substack as a new way to receive updates and thoughts
I have recently wanted to share more of my life on the Isle of Harris in a deeper, more in-depth way and have recently begun bringing it all together in one place on substack. Substack is essentially a newsletter platform that allows for...
Online shop opening 5th Nov with underwater images from the Outer Hebrides
My online shop will reopen for a week on November 5th, just in time for Christmas gifts! All my products are hand-wrapped and printed to order, and on this occasion, I have chosen to create some smaller prints that are beautifully gift-wrapped in...
Creative light festival, Isle of Harris, 2025
The third Creative Light Festival is set to take place in my hometown of Tarbert on the Isle of Harris from October 5-8, 2025. This event promises an exciting mix of guided photography walks, creative workshops, and talks from local artists and...
Creative retreat, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
Creative retreat on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides In June 2024, we hosted a truly inspiring creative retreat on the Isle of Harris, Outer hebrides, a week filled with painting, photography, writing, and outdor swims in a breathtaking setting....
Land Art – Mindfulness and Connection with Lawrence Winram on the podcast
I recently spoke with Laurence Winram on my podcast, Creative Soundscapes. Laurence is a professional photographer from Scotland whose journey spans both commercial photography and land art. Starting with a foundation in commercial...
Writing retreat in South Wales with Sean Tucker
Writing Retreat in South Wales Our first writing retreat in South Wales was a wonderful success. We set out to create a retreat experience in a place with its own beach, scenic walking paths, and cozy indoor spaces perfect for finding a personal...
Authenticity and Self-Expression in Photography – Bill Ward Podcast
Margaret Soraya interviews Bill Ward about his approach to photography on the Creative Soundscapes podcast. Talking specifically about his use of intentional camera movement (ICM) and his connection to water. They discuss the importance of being...
Embracing a slower creative life, how to soothe the nervous system and find inspiration for creativity- a solo podcast episode
The transcript for my most recent podcast episode is below : Something that's affected me recently is the quiet I've had a month off in May where I was outside a lot because we had some lovely weather. And one of the things that I remember most...
Interview on The Photowalk Podcast
I was delighted to talk with Neala James from the Photowalk podcast recently. Neale is someone I admire and get on well with. His ability to interview and understand the heart of the matter means that his podcast is extremely popular. He has helped...
Surfing on the isle of Harris
Our creative retreat on the Isle of Harris took to the water again for a surfing session with Sorf Lewis & Harris. They came down to Harris to give a private session for the ladies and what a beautiful day we had. The waves were small and fun,...
Images from spring on the Isle of harris
May has been a spectacular month on the Isle of Harris with unseasonably warm weather and so much sunshine and calm winds. It has been wonderful to be outdoors so much and to see the beautiful colours of Harris in the sea. The bays area where I now...
Finding Healing and Clarity in India: A Journey of Reflection and Gratitude
On my podcast this week ,I share my journey to India - filled with thoughts, sounds, and emotions from my trip; yoga sessions, reflections on grief, and the profound impact of gratitude and creativity on my healing process. The podcast begins with...
Taking time out to relax at The Hebridean Spa, Isle of Lewis
Visiting the Hebridean Spa, where the essence of tranquility meets the beauty of the Scottish wilderness. Sit back, relax, and indulge in some much-deserved time for yourself. I visited in February 2024 when the wild weather just added to the cosy...
“Isle of Harris Creative Photography Retreat, Sept 11th-18th, 2024”
"Isle of Harris Creative Photography Retreat, Sept 11th-18th, 2024" A bespoke creative photography retreat on the Isle of Harris from September 11th to 18th, 2024. This retreat is designed for creatives and photographers seeking inspiration and...
Writing Retreat on the South Wales Coast with Sean Tucker
Writing Retreat on the South Wales Coast This writing retreat, nestled on the South Wales coast, offers a week of inspiration and creativity for like-minded individuals to gather, connect, and explore the depths of their artistic expression....