This course is an opportunity to stroll along the shoreline of Ullapool, taking time to adjust to the natural sights and sounds and to savour the experience. The Friday evening will set the scene, allowing us to get to know each other, enjoy a glass of wine and do a little preparation for the two days ahead.

On each of the following days we will begin with a walk, during which you will be encouraged to collect mementos, take photographs, make field notes, draw or write anything which comes to mind. You may, of course, wish just to walk in silence. If the weather permits, we may do a little writing in situ.

After morning break, we will gather together for a gentle and informal creative writing session, devised to give you a voice with which to express and reflect upon your experiences on the walk. These writing sessions are entirely voluntary and at no time will you be asked to share your work with the group. For those of you who do not wish to join in, there will be plenty of work on this theme by other writers available for you to read and enjoy.