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When a business reversal prompted the author and his artist wife Lynn McGregor to leave their much-loved home in Scotland and cross the Irish Sea for a wooden cabin on the otherwise uninhabited island of Islandmore, in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, the island dream became reality ‒ at first unwelcome, ultimately life-enhancing.

With boat-only access, no mains electricity and an outside bathroom, island living was something of a challenge for two landlubbers accustomed to central heating and a car at the front door..

The Blue Cabin chronicles a year of island life in one of the most beautiful corners of Ireland. It is a story of disruption and discovery; of mutual reliance, steep learning curves and the importance of place.

The Blue Cabin

Living by the tides on Islandmore

“A heartwarming read, full of perception and gentle wit”

Scotland on Sunday

“Enchanting, funny, touching”

Belfast Telegraph

“Magical”

News Letter

Audio/video

The Blue Cabin: The Movie

Images of the 70’s

Grey Seal, Blue Cabin

Thunderbird of Strangford Lough

Heron Catching Fish, Islandmore

BBC Radio Ulster

‘This New Day’

Author interview with Kim Lenaghan (approx. 30 mins)

(Note: due to the size of the file, sound quality has been reduced to enable streaming)

The Swallows Of The Sea