Arguments and counter-arguments on the pros and cons of remote working have saturated LinkedIn lately.
I've been working remotely since I was about seventeen. The company I worked for was based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and I lived on the Isle of Skye. Monthly office trips were required the week before print deadlines, but, otherwise, I could usually be found at my desk on a remote peninsula in Skye.
Because I'm so far away from most of the agencies I want to work with, I can only accept remote copy work. Here's a little glimpse into why the Isle of Skye is such an amazing and inspirational place to live and work.
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This is the tranquil view from Portree's main car park, down in Bayfield. Isn't it lovely?
The last few weeks have been absolutely gorgeous and, whether I'm out on a walk or reading on my garden bench in the sun, I always feel much happier when the weather is sunny.
Gentle walks are much more my speed and, preferably, walks around Portree, which is the area I live.
I'm definitely a beach person - if you can plonk me on the sand with a book, I'm happy.
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I also love walking around the Scorrybreac loop. I start this walk just beside the famous Cuillin Hills Hotel and walk as far as I feel, often diverting onto the shoreline to look for crabs and shells.
When I want a little peace and quiet, without my phone distracting me, I love the local library. Being surrounded by books always gives me an incredible sense of peace.
If I want food and WiFi, I'll usually go to local favourite, The Red Brick Cafe. The WiFi is blisteringly fast, which means it's a brilliant place to go when you want a cinnamon latte and a place to do a little work.
My circumstances mean I'll probably never see the inside of your beautiful office - but I can still produce top-quality work for you.
I've been working remotely since I was about seventeen. The company I worked for was based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and I lived on the Isle of Skye. Monthly office trips were required the week before print deadlines, but, otherwise, I could usually be found at my desk on a remote peninsula in Skye.
Because I'm so far away from most of the agencies I want to work with, I can only accept remote copy work. Here's a little glimpse into why the Isle of Skye is such an amazing and inspirational place to live and work.
![](/images/2022/05/09/277441843_517625343172599_3310906558099586213_n.jpg)
This is the tranquil view from Portree's main car park, down in Bayfield. Isn't it lovely?
The last few weeks have been absolutely gorgeous and, whether I'm out on a walk or reading on my garden bench in the sun, I always feel much happier when the weather is sunny.
My favourite walks
I'm definitely not one of those incredibly active people who love nothing more than bagging Munros. I look on in admiration as they scale the Cuillins with ease.Gentle walks are much more my speed and, preferably, walks around Portree, which is the area I live.
I'm definitely a beach person - if you can plonk me on the sand with a book, I'm happy.
![](/images/2022/05/09/279475905_673773610394492_923968941719528261_n.jpg)
I also love walking around the Scorrybreac loop. I start this walk just beside the famous Cuillin Hills Hotel and walk as far as I feel, often diverting onto the shoreline to look for crabs and shells.
My favourite places
It's fair to say the weather on Skye isn't all that great. So, a lot of my favourite places to go are indoors.When I want a little peace and quiet, without my phone distracting me, I love the local library. Being surrounded by books always gives me an incredible sense of peace.
If I want food and WiFi, I'll usually go to local favourite, The Red Brick Cafe. The WiFi is blisteringly fast, which means it's a brilliant place to go when you want a cinnamon latte and a place to do a little work.
My office
I work from my desk, which affords me an excellent view of the kitchen and the cat-clawed sofa. I also have inspirational posters up, including pictures of Audrey Hepburn, Taylor Swift and old pictures from magazines. I also have my Jersey CI calendar up on the wall.My circumstances mean I'll probably never see the inside of your beautiful office - but I can still produce top-quality work for you.