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Sunset over the Kilchoman Barley Fields

August 13, 2015

The Kilchoman barley is ripening nicely in the recent good weather we have been enjoying on Islay.  The good weather appears to have disappeared for the time being but the barley continues to grow nevertheless.  In a few weeks the combine will be dusted off and put into action, all being well the barley will be dried and stored within a month.

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