‘Every picture tells a story’

An excellent exhibition of this title at the Edinburgh Festival included three large paintings by Moy Mackay including this of the Blue Cabin, with words by her sister, Janis Mackay. Moy works with felt and her Moy Mackay Gallery in Peebles shows a changing programme of art, ceramics and jewellery as well as her own work. I went there once, …

“My lovely trip to Cove.”

Sophie (9) and Issac (7).  “……, I saw lots of star like crabs, fish and lots and lots of seaweed.” It is delightful what so many guests write and draw in the Visitors Book, whatever their ages or interests.  In future these will be such formative memories. Adam & Roz from Bath’s fine and pretty crab also made it into …

New Gates

After many years we have got around to replacing the rather flimsy entrance gates with something more substantial. 

Winter

In the recent storms from the east, the harbour has experienced more snow than it’s had for a long time.

Treats from York

Phil & Tina, of the Haxby Bakehouse, outside York, make the best Rye bread ever ever.

Toys resized

This is no Ocado country

The Cabin has been in the press again, with a wonderful article in House & Garden online by Nonie Niesewand.

Neil's award

Shellfish Fisherman of the Year

We are immensely proud that Neil Barnard, of the Rachel May, has been nationally recognised for his skill and entrepreneurial abilities.

The Glasgow Boys & Girls, 1883

It is widely known that the ‘Glasgow Boys’ found the inspiration they sought at Cockburnspath and how they managed to substitute Scottish cabbages for French sunflowers! 

A cabin break can refresh the soul

‘Described by Stephen Fry as “the coviest of coves”, the conservation of Scotland’s pretty Cove Harbour is part supported by profits from this sea-facing cabin.

One of Scotland’s Best

Trusted for over 20 years, this fully comprehensive guide features over 2,000 recommendations designed for every type of adventure and budget. 

The Story of Scottish Art

One of our recent shoots at Cove has been part of BBC2’s superb four part ‘Story of Scottish Art’ with Cove standing in for Campbeltown, Kintyre.

BBC Countryfile

Blue Cabin by the Sea was recently featured in BBC Countryfile Magazine.

Guardian Cool Cottages

The Blue Cabin was recently featured in the Guardian.

Heavenly Holiday Home

Blue Cabin by the Sea was recently featured in Country Life Magazine.

Idyllic Seaside Bolthole

The Blue Cabin was featured in The Scotsman interiors supplement.

Autumn

Contents include dolphins, pirates and mackerel.

Hacker News

Contents include Bob’s radio, low flying aircraft, gardening and an awesome endorsement. Read the Newsletter