Hi all

[Chief Broom]

Hi LAC I haven't tried yet as ive been quite transient over the last 4yrs and haven't yet found my permanent residence. The growing season will be shorter and a polly tunnel or greenhouse would be necessary for early protection but theres no reason why good crops couldn't be grown. Altitude would effect temp/climate as would location- the east is drier/gentler with the west being wet/wilder. I will probably choose to live around the Dornoch area on the east for several reasons- hardly any midges!, services not too far off,dry climate, sea trout fishing, not to remote and close to a main road, plentiful wildlife [to watch and if necessary use] its beautiful/peaceful and in easy travelling distance to the west which is only 60miles away. Sea fishing is better on the west but living there wouldn't be as comfortable as the east and as im getting older and a bit arthritic im settling for the softer option. Theres lots of crofting communities around both on the east and west who would welcome a newcomer and give good advice on horticulture/farming etc