For people who carry Lundy with them,
even when they’re not there
Three miles long. Half a mile wide. An Atlantic island of granite, weather and deep belonging. These are writings from life on Lundy.
Traitors on Lundy
By the time you read this, The Celebrity Traitors finale will have concluded. Ten episodes of cloaks, candlelit round tables, murders in plain sight and people lying to each other’s faces in…
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When the Past Lingers: Ghosts, Spirits and an Island
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, Lundy is a place where stories linger. This Halloween, I’m exploring the island’s eerie atmosphere, from whispered tales in the Marisco Tavern and…
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Following the Birds South
Lying beside a cairn on Lundy, I watch aeroplanes and migrating birds crossing the October sky and start wondering where they are all heading. A week later, I’m heading south…
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In Search of Lundy Cairns
Inspired by Kathleen Jamie’s Cairn, I set out to find some of Lundy’s cairns. My search led me across Acland Moor, to a place to sit, some unexpected thoughts about…
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National Poetry Day on Lundy: Finding Poetry in an Island Landscape
National Poetry Day comes to Lundy Island, with poems, haiku, island stories and observations inspired by the landscape, wildlife and people who have made Lundy their own.
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Watching Lundy Through Someone Else’s Lens
If you missed Our Tiny Islands when it first aired, or if you don’t use streaming services, the series is airing again on Channel 4 from 1 October 2026 Back…
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Stonechat, a Lundy Quarry Song
A chance conversation on Lundy led to the creation of Stonechat, a song inspired by the island’s quarries, wildlife and granite history. This is the story of how music, landscape…
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Chasing Fog on Lundy
When fog envelops Lundy, familiar paths become mysterious. A walk to the Old Light sparks reflections on weather, history, navigation and creativity
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September Arrives on Lundy
A lunchtime walk with no destination becomes a reflection on the changing season. From signal flags flying aboard the Oldenburg to fading yarrow and visitors catching the last days of…
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Down Montagu Steps: A Birthday Challenge on Lundy
Just before my birthday—and remember, I am the oldest person on the island—I found myself encouraged by both my work colleagues and my own stubborn determination to do something I…
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World Letter Writing Day on Lundy: The Joy of Sending a Letter
Living on Lundy has made me rediscover the pleasure of letter writing. From choosing stationery and stamps to watching a letter begin its journey by boat or helicopter, sending mail…
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A Lundy Beach Through the Seasons
For National Beach Day, I reflect on one special Lundy beach that I have returned to for five years, exploring its changing seasons, wild swimming and coastal conservation.
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