Glenegedale House Islay

05/10/2026

For those that knew what I was up to and have not yet seen on insta or my own page .. here’s the update you’ve been waiting on! I did it!!

🏃‍♀️ From a little health kick… to a HALF MARATHON! 🏃‍♀️

Two years ago, Graeme and I decided it was probably time to go on a bit of a health kick. What started as a few changes to our lifestyle has turned into something neither of us could have imagined back then.

I’ve lost 11 stone — that’s 154lb or 69.8kg! 😳 And along the way, I’ve gained something I value even more… fitness, strength and a whole new lease of life.

So yesterday I did something that would have seemed completely bonkers two years ago — I ran the Glasgow Half Marathon! 🏅

It was tough. There were definitely moments when I questioned every single life choice that had brought me to that starting line 😂 But I crossed the finish line, and I’m incredibly proud of myself.

We’ve even had guests arrive at Glenegedale House who haven’t recognised us from their previous visits — which says a lot! 🤣

And while I was pounding the streets of Glasgow, Graeme was back on Islay looking after all our wonderful Glenegedale guests, keeping the show on the road as always. ❤️

It’s funny where life takes you. Two years ago, we were talking about getting healthier… and today I’ve run a half marathon.

11 stone lighter. 13.1 miles further. And feeling very, very grateful. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who has cheered me on, encouraged me, listened to me talk about running FAR too much, and supported us along the way.

Now… back to the important things at Glenegedale — feeding people, making beds and probably eating cake. 😂🥂

The secret weapon is

01/10/2026

First load of washing is on the line, dancing beautifully in the sea breeze… 🌊💨

But ohft… it’s a FIVE PEG DAY! 😂

No gentle waltz for the sheets today — this is a full-on ceilidh dance! 💃🕺

The sea breeze is doing the heavy lifting, the sheets are having the time of their lives, and we’re just hoping they stay on the line! 😂

There’s something strangely calming about washing blowing in the Islay breeze… even when it’s performing a Highland fling! 💙

29/09/2026

I couldn’t resist taking this pic last week and sending it to a friend who works at Loganair ✈️

End of the rainbow 🌈

📍: the end of the rainbow in Islay! ✈️

28/09/2026

There’s something about a bit of Glenegedale whitewash blowing in the sea breeze that never gets old. 🤍🌊

A little whitewashing, a lot of fresh Islay air… and, if you’re lucky, a spontaneous ceilidh dance while hanging out the washing and that’s just the sheets ! 💃🕺😂

We know so many of you love these little glimpses of life at Glenegedale House — and we completely understand why. There’s something wonderfully calming about watching the sheets dance in the breeze, listening to the sea and remembering that sometimes the simplest things are the best things.

No fancy filters. No special effects. Just Islay doing what Islay does best. 💙

So take a wee minute, breathe deeply and enjoy the sea breeze with us. 🌊☀️

15/09/2026

FRIDAY FUN 🥃

🥃 A little bit of luck for wh**ky lovers! 🥃

Due to a last-minute cancellation, we now have 4 spaces available for our Lagavulin Wh**ky Pairing & Local Produce Supper this Friday 18th September at Glenegedale House.

✨ An evening of fabulous local produce, carefully paired Lagavulin whiskies, great company and a little taste of Islay hospitality.

7pm cocktails & canapés | 7.30pm dinner | £95 per person

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your chance! 🥃🍽️

📩 Message, email or call us to reserve one of the four remaining places.
[email protected]
07554669664

13/09/2026

And just like that… we’ve dropped our youngest off at university and officially become empty nesters. 🥹❤️

The house feels a little quieter tonight, and I’m not entirely sure we’re quite ready for this new chapter!

So, be patient with me over the next few weeks… there may be the odd emotional wobble, slightly over-the-top proud-parent post, and probably a few “look what Millie’s doing now!” updates. 😂

After years of having a full house, we’re learning how to navigate life with no children at home — while still running this little house full of guests, stories, laughter and memories.

Millie is officially a student of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery at the University of Glasgow — one of the finest places in the UK to study veterinary medicine and her dream first choice — and we honestly couldn’t be prouder.

Watching her settle in has been pretty special. She’s already started two jobs that work around her demanding course, joined the gym, made new friends, found her feet, and is very much carving out her own path in this exciting new chapter. 🐾🎓

And as for Freshers Week… well, let’s just say she appears to be doing it properly! 🤣🥂🍹

After all the hard work, early mornings, applications, exams, horses, wh**ky tours and everything else that got her here, it’s wonderful to see her throwing herself into university life with such confidence and enthusiasm.

Leaving her was emotional (for us, obviously… she was far too busy having fun to notice! 😂), but there’s something incredibly special about watching your child step out into the world and become the person they’re meant to be.

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” — Henry David Thoreau

Go smash it, Millie. We’ll always be your biggest cheerleaders

Here’s to the next chapter… whatever that looks like. 🥂❤️

08/09/2026

A little homemade gluten-free banana bread, baked especially for one of our lovely guests. Because everyone deserves something delicious with their morning coffee — dietary requirements and all! ❤️

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked banana bread at breakfast time! 🥰

06/09/2026

There’s something rather special about welcoming people back to Glenegedale House… ❤️

The last couple of weeks have been filled with returning guests, friends of past guests and familiar faces, and honestly, it’s been an absolute joy.

There’s something magical about watching people recreate old memories, make new ones, pick up conversations where they left off and, of course, enjoy a few laughs and adventures along the way. And the camaraderie that develops between our guests — often complete strangers when they arrive — has been such a beautiful thing to witness and be part of. 🥰

Today we said goodbye to Chris & Gina from the States, who have just enjoyed their second visit to Glenegedale. Before breakfast yesterday morning, they headed outside with their cameras and captured these absolutely gorgeous views. 🌅

And then there’s this little statistic that makes our hearts incredibly happy…

67% of our guests return to us year after year. ❤️

Some have been back 10 or even 11 times, travelling from the other side of the world to come home to their little corner of Islay.

We think that says something rather wonderful.

It demonstrates that Glenegedale House isn’t just somewhere to stay — it’s somewhere people feel connected to. Somewhere memories are made, friendships are formed and, hopefully, somewhere that feels a little bit like coming home. 🏡🥃

So, to every guest who has returned, recommended us, brought friends, sent family, or simply walked back through our door with a big smile…

Thank you. Truly. ❤️

We feel incredibly lucky to do what we do — and even luckier to share it with all of you.

And of course, our new guests are every bit as special too! ❤️
Because every returning guest was once a new guest… and we rather like the thought that some of the lovely people walking through our door for the first time this week might one day be the ones coming back for visit number 10! 😉

So whether it’s your first stay, your fifth, or your eleventh, you’re part of the Glenegedale family — and we’ll be equally delighted to see you! 🥰

Now… who’s coming back next? 😉🥃

**kyCountry

03/09/2026

A little afternoon prep in the Glenegedale House kitchen ✨

Homemade, nutty, crunchy granola and beautifully poached citrus fruits, all ready for tomorrow’s breakfast service. 🍊🥣

There’s something rather special about making everything from scratch — especially when it means waking up to the smell of freshly baked granola and a colourful breakfast waiting for our guests. ❤️

Good things take time… and tomorrow’s breakfast is looking very good indeed! 🥰

03/09/2026

🌾 From barley fields to the table… 🌊

Today’s little labour of love at Glenegedale House — homemade Oatties oatcakes, made with Laphroaig grist from the barley floor and finished with Anna’s Orsay Sea Salt ltd Salt, gathered from the coast around Portnahaven. 🧂✨

A true taste of Islay in every crunchy, salty bite.

And tonight they’ll be taking pride of place alongside the most fabulous seafood platters, piled high with the very best from our beautiful island waters. 🦪🦐🦀

Local, homemade, a little bit of wh**ky magic… and very, very Islay. 🥃🌊🤍