By Charles McCrimmon Change has been brewing quietly for some time, and I’m finally excited and a little relieved to share the big news: the family, Rusty, and I are relocating!
After much soul-searching and careful planning, we are getting ready to say farewell to the Isle of Skye. For those of you who have been following the Galleon Acre channel, this explains why things have been a bit quiet lately.
A Bittersweet Departure
I want to be honest with you all: leaving the island wasn’t our original plan. In an ideal world, we never would have left. However, life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way.
As much as we appreciate the landscape and community, we have reached a limit regarding the lack of long-term (and even short-term) support services in the area. When considering your family’s future, those services are not just “nice to have”—they are essential. Managing these challenges in such a remote location became unsustainable, and for the well-being of the entire family, we realised we needed to find a place that offers more stability and support.
Why the “Radio Silence”?
Since these plans have been in progress for quite some time, I found myself in a bit of a “holding pattern” with the channel.
It simply didn’t make sense to start pouring energy, hard labour, and resources into building structures or establishing permanent gardens on Skye when we knew we wouldn’t be there to see them flourish. I didn’t want to begin a project I couldn’t finish, and I certainly didn’t want to lead you all down a path that was about to end.
The New Chapter: 4 Acres & Stables
The good news is that the new property truly brings to life the vision of Galleon Acre. We’re not merely relocating to a new house; we’re moving towards a future with:
- 4 Acres of Land: Plenty of room for the family to grow and for Rusty to tire himself out.
- Existing Stables: Having proper outbuildings already in place is a massive head start for our homesteading goals.
- The Support We Need: Most importantly, we’ll be in a location where the necessary services are within reach.
What’s Next?
The house is nearly fully sold, the logistics are being finalised, and we hope to move in within the next few months.
Expect a significant change in content once we arrive on site. From refurbishing the stables and workshop to planning the new land, the “real” work is about to commence. Thank you for staying with us during the quiet period and for understanding the tough decisions we have had to make.
The Isle of Skye will always hold a part of our hearts, but now it’s time to create something sustainable for the entire crew.