21st March 2019 We are still working on breakfast dishes for our vegan vegetarian guests. This morning we tried scrambled

17th March 2019 We went for our usual walk around the shore line but this time took a few photos of things by our feet.  Phot

10th March 2019 A few birds spotted on our recent walk around the village.  

8th March 2019 We've taken the bull by the horns and decided to rip out the leylandii hedge at the front of the house.  We hav

4th March 2019 We had a lovely drive through Glen Coe and down Glen Orchy.  The River Orchy was in good flow so the rapids and

We are having fun coming up with ideas for new breakfast ideas.  So far it is a light bite option of a toasted bagel with cream c

We were happy to learn from our fishmonger D Watt & Son in Oban that someone has taken over Lochfyne Kippers and is curre

We've had quite a few renovations done in December and January. The lounge has had the old fireplace removed and we now have a

Check out local bus times with Shiel Buses.

Wishing all our past and future guests a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The new cooker arrived in October, it's David's pride and joy.  Still has new functions for him to explore.  I am sure that his

The front door is original to the house so we don't want to replace it.  After this summers particularly hot spell the door began

Over the years we have had quite a few people on their ancestry trail.  They have been either staying with us or just popped in f

January 2018 Here at Fern Villa Guest House, we take pride in using quality produce and showcasing some of the best local and S

We are new to the world of Instagram so would love it if you could share your photos of your trips out and about from Fern Villa.Â

Our garden was sadly neglected last year so we are pleased to have The Cabin Garden Centre - CGC Landscaping - to come and sort it

Our Room 2 has what was the houses bathroom as it's en-suite.  We are closing the last of March and are having the old bathroom s

It's been several years since this YouTube video came out featuring Danny Macaskill and it still holds it's impact.  You don'

It always amazes me that people have travelled from all corners of the earth to find their way to Fern Villa in the small village

Our friend Sylvia has pulled together a 2015 calendar of her favourite places in Scotland. Follow this link to take a look and to

June 2014 This week we had our friend Sylvia visiting us from Germany and on Wednesday 11th June David let me off my duties and

Fern Villa is very 'dusty' at the moment.  We have bought some new white fluffy towels and despite several washes the fluff is st

As all guests were stopping over we had the chance to make the most of the sunshine for a few hours.  We picked up a sandwich at

2 new cross country trails  are opening at the Nevis Range Trail Centre.: The CATS EYES green-graded cross country descent has

A82 Pulpit Rock Overnight closures March, April and May   Please be advised that the next planned overnight closures of

We did the drive up to Golspie yesterday to collect our sack of newly ground oatmeal direct from the mill.  Although a long drive

The Glencoe Mountain Resort will have free Zibobs available at the plateau cafe all season - perfect for children of all ages and

Enjoy some white water rafting with Vertical Descents. https://vimeo.com/75064855  

Our local upholsterer came today and gave us a very reasonable quote for having the lounge chairs and sofas reupholstered.  They

On Wednesday we had a visitor to the Ballachulish Shinty Park, a young heron, I think he will have to sign up for the Under 14's t

Had a nice lunch at Crafts & Things at Tighphuirt, Glencoe.  Sat outside as the temperature was recording 30/85 degrees, mayb

I think the confirmations for the Glencoe Marathon must just have been received -  3 bookings in 10 minutes for the 5th October.

Check out the new Via Ferrata coming to Kinlochleven soon.  https://vimeo.com/72493955

We often get asked by our overseas guests 'what are kippers'?  which we try to explain the best we can with very bad accents,

I've just noticed that the rowan trees are already showing their berries, I'm sure they are earlier than last year.  The rowan is

One of our guests went river bugging this morning in Kinlochleven, I bet they had fun!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzWQDx2FLv

If you are in Scotland for the next couple of days and the night is clear, find yourself a dark spot (no street lighting) and look

Today sees the launch of our new website.  We hope you like it and find it helpful in planning your holiday.  If you have any su

Looking forward to 8th October as we will be taking a drive up to Golspie Mill to get our new supply of oatmeal. We will be taking