Kenneth Steven
The Island Diary part 11: a time to talk
Island diary part 10: Christmas on the island
Island diary part 9: coping in the darker months
Winter is a less glamourous time to be an island dweller on the west coast of Scotland, says poet Kenneth Steven, but there is beauty in the dreich
Island Diary 8: Foraging for an autumn feast
Kenneth Stevens forages for blackberries and hazelnuts in the meadows of Seil and shares his recipe for St Brendan's crumble. With photos by Kristina Hayward
The Island Diary Part 7: discovering hidden treasure
Poet Kenneth Steven discovers the small paradise known as An Cala, set against a stunning backdrop of sea and sky.
The Island Diary Part 6: a garden of goldfinches
A desolate garden is turned into a birdlife haven as poet Kenneth Steven welcomes a family of spirited goldfinches to his garden to feed on the Isle of Seil, Scotland
The Island Diary Part 5: stories in the stones
Poet Kenneth Steven explores the industrial past of the island of Seil from the beautiful and eerie drifts of slate
The Island Diary Part 4: connecting with the mainland
Island life can feel remote but Seil is connected to the Scottish mainland by a very special bridge, says Kenneth Steven
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series