01: Journey Back in Time in Rural Scotland - The Scottish Isle. Highlands; Cottage Renovation.

[@TheScottishIsle]

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[@dodsg]

Having lived in a house with stone walls, pause a little before you rip it back to bare walls. Bare walls will be very cold in winter. Some form of stud wall that allows for a waterproof membrane and modern insulation will make the place so much more liveable.

[@michaelfraser5723]

stud means chemicals

[@michaelfraser5723]

and hiding things

[@andybrown4284]

They offer a lot of thermal mass so with something like a woodburning stove that can be kept ticking over in winter will put the warmth into the walls and you'll be nice and toasty in winter while on hot summer days it can be 30c outside but nice and cool indoors with zero aircon required. If anything you're probably better insulating the outside if at all possible. Stone walls also need to be able to breathe so coating with modern paint or stud walls can actually cause issues with damp working its way into the building from outside.

[@TheScottishIsle]

@andybrown4284 You're right on. We talked to the guy who lived here in the 60s when the walls were bare stone and the fireplaces still worked but the place was warm and dry, and he moved back in here again in 70s...by which time the central heating was installed, the walls plasterboarded, the floor concreted...THEN he says the house was damp! We'll set the auld lass right, like she would have been.

[@michelebuss7664]

My wee cottage us natural stone, the pine lining was taken off years ago. It's like the reverse if a frudge- once you get the heat into the stone, it pushes it back out at you. No damp, although I did have a toadstool growing in the wall one year...! Someone painted part of the wall that is on the outside, and sadly, the stone dies not breathe and the paint bubbles. Whish they had left it natural. It's what attracted me to buy this place years ago.

[@AntiNexus1]

I'm absolutely bloody green with envy, but hope you two will be happy, prosperous and incredibly blessed on this amazing path. Best of luck!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@cecilysharrock678]

😢iDyllic!!!

[@mythtree6348]

​@@cecilysharrock678 naww it isnt . dont fret . midgies, ticks, horseflies. molds. lack of sun. There's a down side to everything. Enjoy what you have.

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

I would love to live on a beautiful island like this with no neighbors!

[@GSPDUKE]

As a 73-year-old Scot, stuck in America I have accepted that I'll never see hame again. My daddy like myself did not find the streets lined with gold. lol I think about Scotland continually and will think of your family and pray for your love to grow as the years ebb onwards. Blessings Billy

[@mythtree6348]

bless you . half the scots here still want to be in America or canada. When I first moved up here the crofters and factor all told me not to waste my time on this rotten country but to flee to Canada . its not a happy place overall and becoming far less so. I hope you can find some joy where you are. I have literally the best view in the entire country and our council just wrecked it with streetlights . Hope you find a lovely corner of the place you live.

[@garybryant6148]

I am so sorry for you and your family not seeing Scotland again. My ancestors came from Scotland. I have never been there and I would love to see Scotland.

[@mythtree6348]

This is so sad. The super rich own this country and the rest of it is bankrupt. The super rich who own these islands rarely have any feel for them. The peasants who were sent abroad are the ones who long for the land. Isnt that sad ? if you do return to visit maybe you would visit the communities we helped to buy their land back from the lairds ?? they are doing their best to conserve nature and culture. They are all really struggling now cos the super rich are taking over in force these days. The clearances are about to repeat on a huge scale i believe :(

[@Mistydazzle]

Please try to go! My husband’s family are some that left for Canada, 200 years ago. We have yet to visit the old home, as well. It is in the plan, eventually. We still have some fine, old antiques that most likely made the journey over with the ancestors.

[@marshabailey1121]

What an adenture! Thank for inviting us along for the ride.

[@FassEddie]

We love what you’ve done so far! One request, please slow your camera panning down to half of what we’re seeing now, or just hold the phone or camera still and describe what you want us to know. The fast movements are difficult for some of us to handle. Thanks and we can’t wait for your next video!

[@jenesisjones6706]

@@drdr1957 If you have ever had an attack of non-positional vertigo you would NOT use that smiley.

[@hassani6955]

T.S. Eliot: “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” 👍

[@personanongrata5002]

Im stuck in Glasgow and can confidently say that this looks like a dream come true im five minutes into the vid and very much looking forward to watching you’re adventure unfold.

[@LMoon20]

Me too. I’m nearly greetin’ watching this.

[@missleeny5042]

Me too . Just the same , never watched before , only 5 mins in and im hooked .

[@lindaharvey2649]

I agree about removing the ceiling coming from someone who renovated a 100 year old house in America

[@mickilicyes5399]

My Mom was born and raised in Scotland and came to the US when she was sixteen. I was able to come to Scotland five years ago. What a magical place! Can't wait to see what you guys do with the place!

[@sallyannefrancis8647]

Can be scarey !!!!

[@jodiescarcega1924]

What..

[@jenniferdonnell4356]

I have never seen something so beautiful in my whole life! What an amazing adventure you have chosen for yourselves. I cannot wait to follow along ❤

[@marionbartley214]

Your new home looks wonderful but challenging at the same time. The restoration process is going to take some time, but well worth it in the end. Best of luck to you both on this venture.

[@WhiskyMonsta]

I'm Scottish.. and my English wife (who I met while living in England) and I have recently moved back to Scotland. Your story and videos are fantastic. The music is great. Subscribed

[@kathyevans2968]

Well this pulls on the Scottish heartstrings!! What an exciting journey you are on! Cheers from an Australian with the highlands and piping in my blood! ..You are in such a beautiful slice of paradise x

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you!

[@antoniabaker7770]

Same, Aussie with Scottish blood.

[@JustOneKnight]

I love following people and enjoying thier journey in Scotland where my Dad was born and came out from age 8. Love and best wishes from Australia.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you for watching!

[@susanross1651]

What a beautiful place, & there is no way I’d be sat with my back to that magnificent view in the office. I’ve just discovered your channel, you are living the dream that I am now too old to follow, so I will enjoy following your adventures. I wish you nothing but the best.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Welcome aboard! Thank you.

[@EnglishMadeleine]

All that seaweed will make fantastic compost for your vegetable garden 🥬🥦

[@TheScottishIsle]

Just like the old timers used for their potatoes!

[@MQC8665]

I was hoping there would be a purposed for the seaweed!

[@stephenbassett4317]

We're English and have travelled the world but it's beautiful Scotland and it's history, culture, music, traditions and beautiful people everytime. Looking forward to following the journey with you.

[@akLeanne]

That's a beautiful piece of land. God bless

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you and same to you.

[@Ms.Norths.Musings]

Escape to Rural France is a channel here on YT. He renovated an old stone farm house and now is renovating a Chateau that was literally the exterior stone and nothing else. There was a TON of point work he did on his stone walls. It's great reference especially if you need to stabilize or want to add windows, new beams etc. You certainly have your work cut out for you but what a dream to live on a Scottish Island! Also, the sheep are so cute, the smaller one has to have the bigger one in his sight at all times. It's adorable 🐑❤️🐑

[@SunflowerStitcheriesQuilting]

Watching from Australia. Love the scenery and the challenge you have ahead. Will be watching for all your achievements and how life goes on your Hebridean idyll

[@catherinenunan3584]

Me also. I am in country Australia but my husband and I stayed in Inverness and then went exploring from there in 2019. I will be following along with much interest and I send my best wishes to you @The Scottish Isle. Those views are beautiful and I know you have many challenges ahead but it will be grand to be along for the ride from the beginning.

[@emilyjayne77]

I’m here to watch from the start! Thanks 🐑🐑❤ I’m looking forward to this ☺️

[@VK-qe7if]

What a beautiful idyllic place to live, and I can't wait to see the cottage restored back to how it once was.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Us too! ❤

[@SM-yd8hq]

My husband and I are sailing around the islands next summer. I'm so excited. How wonderful of you to documents this for us. I'm wishing you all the best.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MJWINNER_Sketchbook999]

Do u have children?

[@marynorthcutt9263]

10 years ago I was lucky enough to spend 2 weeks in Aberdeen. I spent all my time taking tours of the Highlands ,numerous castle including Balmoral and several distilleries. We rode the train to Edinburgh and strolled the Royal Mile and visited Edinburgh Castle. We have traveled all over the U.S. and have been to several countries but nothing compares to Scotland. I would definitely move to Scotland given the chance. I think it is the most beautiful place on earth.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thanks for sharing. I grew up in Edinburgh so know the Mile and Castle very well. Great to have you with us. Kx

[@MB-qu5hl]

What a beautiful place and home. Fantastic you found the home and the animals can run free. A lot of work and isolation but look happy. Congratulations.

[@libbyjensen1858]

For some reason KZbin brought this video up as a suggestion for me-I am SO glad they did! This video is SO captivating! The isle is absolutely gorgeous! I subscribed immediately and now I can't wait to see what you do to renew the whole place!!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Aw, thanks Libby! Glad to have you along with us. Kx

[@amt17]

Hello from Nova Scotia! You've got a great place in a gorgeous location! I'm looking forward to following your renovations and adventures.

[@keithhopkins9225]

Went to Scotland in 2019, absolutely loved the place! I have five clans in my bloodlines! I’m planning to go back again! The people treated myself and my family like we were kings!

[@swede3853]

FIrst off, love it!... Second, no if we put a bed in there your mom will come and visit. Im dying!!!!! good stuff

[@TheScottishIsle]

Ah, the dreaded mother-in-law! 🤣

[@helenangelful]

Greetings from Germany. Am originally from Ireland, which is beautiful. But your island is stunning and tranquil. Will be following your journey with enthusiasm, can't wait to see how you get on and what you change. Good luck to you!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you! We're glad to have you with us.

[@elisabethshelley4758]

good luck from Austria for your wonderful undertaking thankyou for the invitation and wish you happiness in the future which will be very exciting- Really envy you. viele gluck. ♥♥♥♥

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

Beautiful location, couldnt think of a better place for an office. One of your sheep appears to have a lame front leg. Look forward to see your progress on the cottage.

[@TheScottishIsle]

She needed her hooves trimmed. They grow fast and we couldn't stay on top of it with the chaos of moving. All good now, though!

[@timwright8785]

From 93 till 2004 used to go up Scotland 2 or 3 times a year really is an amazing country the scenery is mind blowing and people so friendly

[@majbrat]

Gorgeous spot and so wonderful to have all that nature for yourselves, your sheep, and the sweet deer.

[@jlakatos524]

When I meditate i have a place that I go to that is my "safe" place. Seeing the scenery of your property, I swear it's the vision I came up with for my safe place. I'd be in absolute heaven there!

[@elizabethmcgalliard4935]

Every good wish to you both for a very peaceful, happy life on your idyllic island. Thank you for sharing what’s ahead with us.

[@ara8253]

I came across your channel this morning, Asia time and already up the episode 5. I just know Im going to binge watch up to date and press like before I view, knowing I will like. Great shot of the slow worm at 15.35. Love the sheep and cats being a farm boy in my distant youth. You both have voices well suited to commentary, very listenable. Thank you for this gift of your channel.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

How beautiful. Can't wait to see how you will fix it up. Good kitchen first And then a bathroom. God bless you both and your Sheep

[@heatherknight298]

You get to look at that view every day. So beautiful. You’ll never grow tired of it.

[@TheScottishIsle]

We'll never take such a blessing for granted, you're completely right. Thanks for watching.

[@genastanley8710]

So beautiful, truly heaven on earth.. Just make sure your desk faces the front view!

[@hanneliewiese3477]

I also can't wait to see more !!! It is sooo beautiful there. The road leading to the old house .... stunning nature.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you, we're really blessed to be here and be able to help this little old house keep on surviving, maybe the next hundreds of years.

[@carolscott4327]

OK whew!!!!! I watch the next one & the hooves have been trimmed nicely !! ❤️thanks!! 😊 ❤

[@TheScottishIsle]

We keep on top of them - Brie's (big sheep) feet have always been a bother, but little sheep (Crowide) has better hooves. Thank you for caring about them. Kx

[@stevedue4485]

Would love to live in remote Scotland where my ancestors are from.

[@mkats5102]

What an amazing location! Looking forward to following your journey!

[@jessicapearson9479]

Scotland is beautiful. My friend hate when people talk to her about Scotland. She really likes it and I think it draws her but she refuses to listen. People love insisting she is Scottish or Irish because her last name is McPherson. She says that she is fill blooded American mutt, lols. But when she gets drunk and people annoy her I swear she had a full on Scottish accent when she let's loose and yells them up one wall and down the other!!!! One man who was well fit and at least 6'2" made the mistake of calling her a little Scottish lassie!! He did two very wrong things. First, he assumed she was Scottish. Second and this was the biggest mistake ANYONE can make with her........ he called her 4'11" self little. She laid him out flat faster than you could blink an eye! 😂😂😂. She paid for her beer and walked out making sure to literally walk on him to get to the door!!! I do not know much about the personally of a Scottish woman. But I have heard they can be spitfires!! If that is the case then I think she is more Scottish than she believes!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ahhhh....... she would totally k*ll me if she found out I wrote this 😅😅

[@claireberesford2307]

Yes! I am so excited to follow this journey. It looks absolutely beautiful. What a dream. ❤

[@Mistydazzle]

You two surely have accomplished a lot of improvements in the year since this first video! Great work! And, now 3 🐑!!!

[@tricial4330]

Just stopped by to revisit the very 1st video. Congratulations again on surpassing 40K!

[@TheScottishIsle]

I'm currently re-editing episode. Not adding nor taking anything out. Just making it more like what we're doing now, with the new music. Also upscaling it to look better. We'll be uploading this once it is finished.

[@karinschild9020]

Wow this is going to be great! beautiful land, unlimited natural vistas, great old cottage with lots of portential; I am excited for you!

[@gwenwalton7609]

How lucky you are to have found such a wonderful home. Lots of work to be done, I am so looking forward to following your renovation. Your two pet sheep should have a great life when they get used to the freedom. You gave me goose bumps with your choice of pipe music it stirred my Scottish blood. Good luck I hope your new home brings you happiness.

[@carolewinstead8270]

What a beautiful place to live!

[@TheScottishIsle]

It really is!

[@marianfrances4959]

Hello from Canada! What an awesome place you have!! 👍😎🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@a.sobriquet6220]

I’m practically weeping with envy here in Washington, DC, but will watch with hope in my heart that all goes beautifully well for you!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you. We hope you continue to enjoy the videos. 😊

[@debraoliver505]

My grandma was from Aberdeen and grandpa from St. Andrews and Dundee. My mom and one of her brothers was born in Australia where my grandparents moved to for a few years but returned to Aberdeen and then came to America. I would love to visit all the places but am unable to travel, so enjoy KZbin and Google Earth to see the places. I also do genealogy and have my Scottish roots researched quite far back. I am retired and live in sunny Florida. God bless you all.

[@HernetheHunter121]

Wow. Looks awesome. We are just sorting a move to Farm and Croft in Shetland. So we may need to compare notes! Best wishes to you both

[@TheScottishIsle]

You won't regret it! All the best to you.

[@LilyGazou]

I’ll subscribe and look forward to your project.

[@lorieg7784]

What an amazing view! Your land is absolutely beautiful, and your cottage is charming. You are living my dream, we don't have many places like that in America and if you do find something it is so expensive only a few can afford it. Thank you for bringing us along, can't wait to see more!!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@catherinewoodhead751]

Stunning location, music excellent, not sure how much work I would get done with a view like that. My grandmother grew up in Dalbeattie in a single storey, low ceiling cottage, I have fond memories of spending time with her family there. Good luck.

[@DERAMNONA]

How lucky are you and your sheep. Looking forward to seeing more . Thank you for sharing.

[@lauraautry6992]

I love the music.

[@sailorgirl2017]

I am so excited to watch your journey unfold! Cheers from Canada!!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Slainte!

[@outdoorlass2018]

Two seconds in and subrscrided! In 2015 my husband and I bought a wee derelict barn in a west of Scotland glen. Bare walls were not okay' d by Argyll & Bute planning due to blah reasons. We protested and got one which is luckily a 'feature 'wall. We had to grow a garden from an over grazed field. Sending hope, endurance and joy

[@outdoorlass2018]

Subscribed

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you for your encouragement! Trying to see the whole project as baby steps rather than an overwhelming whole!

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Heaven on earth!❤️

[@metroplexchl]

Big plans. Can't wait to see how it goes. I'm in.

[@thegodofwar3376]

what a beautiful place you are so lucky

[@donnaforte5379]

All these beautiful animals are so happy to be with Takis...♥️🙏🙏🙏♥️

[@ColinMaxwell-oc1ok]

Greetings from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jwoodzman]

Awesome and I can see in time a sweat lodge/ sauna been built!

[@TheScottishIsle]

It's certainly beautiful.

[@ericreitz3753]

I remember visiting Scotland seeing this makes me wanna go there again

[@NepheshChay]

Can't wait to see more!

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

lovely music. Big project.

[@deanab563]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for sharing this adventure!

[@emakelley6807]

A library with that view, not sure what could be better. Got to visit the highlands ten years ago studying abroad. I have missed the land of faeries ever since 🧚🏻 Well wishes from Wisconsin

[@lauraautry6992]

Absolutely beautiful place and I look forward to your journey. So much love to you both from the USA 🤗🤗

[@juliem660]

May your new home bring blessings in abundance. Such a beautiful sight. I lived in Scotland for a few years when I was a little girl: in Auchenblae & later Banchory. Such amazing memories. Still as beautuful as ever, I see. I look forward to following your journey.

[@rhondaconner9256]

Can't wait to see what you do with the place!

[@adriangadd6888]

A beautiful part of Earth to relax and enjoy, away for the everyday crazy world we live in!

[@elizabethheatley22]

Oh my! What a beautiful place, and quite a challenge you’ve set for yourself. Can’t wait to see how you progress. I will avidly follow your adventures. I’ve been away from Scotland many years now, but strangely find myself as I get older, getting quite homesick. Heading home in a few weeks for a visit. Skye will be our main stomping grounds for a couple of weeks. Can’t wait! Best wishes for a successful landing is such a gorgeous place.

[@catrionagarde4410]

I lived in Dornoch almost 20 years ago. I sooo want to return. I'm trapped in Germany, it's so awful.

[@xsue1967x]

Absolutely beautiful… ❤ can’t wait for more vlogs x

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Beautiful place, wishing you the best of luck. I hope to be living on the West Coast once my house down south is sold. Love your sheep, was one limping a bit as her hoof looked a bit odd. Another channel to add to Living the Skye Life. Andy UK

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

What a fantastic place! Looking forward to more xx

[@xx-rr3ug]

What a beautiful location for your new home.

[@gordonmacdonald6442]

I must say, ya hooked me from another room in the house when I heard the bagpipes and tradional music!!! Then you yanked me out of the water and into the boat with the traditional lifestyle and the stunning and ancient beauty of your new home!!! I dare say I envy you (minus the UK government, of course!) My ancestors hail from the Scottish Highlands, and their blood flows through my veins really strong!!! My family and friends have always told me I have an "old soul"! We are, after all, the sum total of all our ancestors' experiences! Scientists call it genetic memory! Even though I was born and raised in the State of Alabama in the Southern U.S., everyone I meet thinks that I'm a native Scot/Brit, as I naturally have a rather Scottish-sounding accent due to my isolation growing up and being raised on British television and my gift of mimicry, and the fact that I also like to frequently wear kilts, even back in high-school, and I'm short and stocky with long curly blond hair and a red beard!! Haha! I can also do a really strong Highland accent, among other differnt accents as well! My ancestors names include, but aren't limited to: MacDonald, Stewart, Douglas, Wilson, Forsyth, Akins, Balfour, Newton, Bolton, Akins, Taylor, etc. I enjoy doing historical reenactments of the 1600s, 1700s, 1800s, and I love collecting antique weapons and doing experimental archeology! I pleat my own kilts, I made 2 of my own leather sporans and leather belt, and a pair of leather brogues/moccasins, and I found some hawk feathers in the woods that I put in my bonnet! As a student of history, I recall that the Hebrides used to belong to the once big and powerful MacDonald Kingdom! Would be really neat to have a nice traditional Highland Galley boat where you're at! I've always been enamored with the traditional Highland clan lifestyle and warfare ever since I was little when I saw some documentaries and travel shows on public television, and when I watched/read Kidnapped by R.L. Stevenson, and watched Rob Roy and Braveheart! If I were in your shoes, I swear I'd go all out traditional Scots Highlander, even going barefooted and sleeping outside in my hill-skin(Great Kilt) and speaking in Scots-Gaelic! Godspeed on your endeavors!

[@TheScottishIsle]

We love this commentary, and thank you for it. Where do your ancestors hail from? We're amazed by how many of our kin from across the pond are seeing this, and very happy of course! We're also very invested in studying the old ways and history of our folk, fascinating where we all come from.

[@gordonmacdonald6442]

@TheScottishIsle Well, to my understanding, some of them come from the general vicinity of the Caithness area/North/Noreast Highlands, and some come from the Hebrides and Western Highlands, and basically just scattered all throughout the Highlands, Lowlands, and Scotland in general! Some of my family trees' documents are incomplete, and don't refer to a specific place in Scotland, so I've just had to do some "forensic" research regarding names and areas and deduce what I can from what I've got, haha! But that's a rabbit hole that's enveloped me for quite some time! I'd really love to know more about my ancestors; it's just that sometimes a lot is unfortunately lost to the sands of time! It's very odd that I've just always had this inate and very uncanny, strong feeling towards the Scottish Highlands and the 1600s - 1700s, and I confess that it's become an obsession of mine! I'm very glad that I came across you and am able to have this conversation with you, it really makes my day!!

[@gordonmacdonald6442]

​@TheScottishIsle Also, as an addendum to my first response, several of my European ancestors actually arrived on the North American continent sometime prior to 1640, in the Virginia Colony just south of the Jamestown settlement! Of course, my Native American ancestors were here prior to that! As I'm also part Muskogee/Creek, Chickasaw, and Cherokee--due to my European ancestors' intermarriage with the local Southeastern "Indian" tribes. Native American culture and my blood tie to it is another one of my obsessions as well! Interestingly enough, when the Scots Highlanders came over to North America in the 1600s/1700s as fur trappers and traders deep into the Eastern frontier, they got along very well with the local Native Americans, as the Brits/Europeans considered them both to be barbaric savages! I also found a very interesting tidbit in my research that talks about how the Natives' general term for shoe is "moccasin", and how eerily similar it is to the Scots-Gaelic words "mo" and "casin" meaning "my foot" when put together!

[@gordonmacdonald6442]

​​@@TheScottishIsleAs an addendum to the addendum, haha, including my Scottish lineage, I'm also part Irish, English, Native American, German, Italian, and a pinch of French, Spanish, and Welsh as well! Another thing I found, was that some of my Scots ancestors were sent to the "Ulster Plantation" in Ireland in the late 1600s, I believe, as an attempt by the English/British Crown to help keep the Irish "in check"/subdued!

[@loulaevert-smith1728]

❤the most amazing views. Of beauty and wonder...a lot of work still to do. Hang in there...and we will be here to watch your progress......

[@lesleyphillips8146]

I lived near Turnberry. Moved many decades ago but Scotland will always be my home..💕

[@bernadettekeogan-clarke-m7l]

WOW. STUNNING VIEWS,

[@TheScottishIsle]

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[@fourtails1192]

Greetings from Malta ..what a fantastic place . looking forward to seeing it transform ✌

[@roserouge365]

I m in my 50 and this would be ideal if I was not so exhausted with diy. Calm and serenity is all I m after. Good luck. Can't wait to see what you do with the place.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Beautiful location. I look forward to watching you refurbish the cottage.

[@mrs.jillaroo6907]

This is going to be amazing! You guys are close to the (looks wild) mainland, yet completely isolated. The place has so much potential too! With a big project like that, I can only recommend to go slow when dismantling and renovating and go section by section, as it can become overwhelming very quickly if the whole place is a building site.. I can only suggest to try all the things you want to do in the smallest room, and build your expertise on it. Maybe you already have plenty (?) so maybe it's not an issue. But if not, then make it your "mistake room" :) as the house will surely reveal some of its quirkiness to you as you go along. As well as learning how much time each steps takes, and how do the changes feel like for tge rest of the house. I can really understand the appeal of the exposed stones, (or exposed beams etc..),cthat's also what I favor, but will you loose some of the insulation provided by removing the fake walls? Or is this not really an issue? Maybe the walls helped to keep away dampness or condensation for example (?). Thh, it's not a climate i'm familiar with, yet after having lived in a badly insulated and damp house before it's something I always have concerned about hence why i'm mentioning it..! Can't wait to follow you guyss along as you build your dream home though. It is going to be an epic transformation!! Bree is such a cutie!!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much for your advice! I think our plans will be to slowly expose the walls, room by room, to re-mortar them in traditional lime to make them sanitary and safe, then to board them out again...kind of as they were but more in-keeping with tradition rather than 1960s chip board! Crofts were usually wood panelled tongue and groove on the walls. The floors are very damp so we will need to fix them properly before anything aesthetic! The house won't last unless we make the old girl watertight! Brie is such a sweetie. More about the sheep in the next instalment!

[@janel4582]

@@TheScottishIsle Maybe you could look into hemp and lime instead of board? It's an ecofriendly alternative to chip board. Otherwise there is a product called Fermacell which is made partly from celllulose. It is much stronger and more durable than chipboard. I love your wee stove by the way, can't wait to see it restored.

[@TheScottishIsle]

@janel4582 I think we'll probably leave the walls exposed as they traditionally would have been. They all need repointing and finishing first and we'll see what they're like!

[@crystalroseblue6760]

Oh how I love the area ,beautifull .My Grandfather was a Scot he was brought out from Scotland as a new born he could speek Gaelic and had a Scot accent even.I always wanted to see Scotland I was told I had to much Scot in me because I get nastalger to see it, and I love the mist and fog the smell of the Ocean and green things.And everytime I hear the bagpipes mournful tunes I want to cry, and the marching tunes I want to cheer, and happy ones I want to dance..(Australia here)

[@phoebeel]

You really lucked out on this land. I hope you have a wonderful life there!

[@tweaker1968]

Just got back from my first ever visit to Scotland...... Such a stunningly beautiful country.... Look forward to hearing about your adventures.. Best of luck from South Florida...

[@TheScottishIsle]

Wow, where did you visit?

[@annroslynhutton6900]

Beautiful music and filming

[@rhonda.gross57]

That stove you found is a beauty. Can't wait to see how you restore it. Love your journey! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@Cymindis]

location location location!

[@KSMCEVOY]

❤ Wow! I love your cottage and property! ❤

[@TheScottishIsle]

Us too!

[@lilykatmoon4508]

So absolutely breathtaking ❤

[@katharinecart8026]

So much potential. I can't wait to see the work y'all will put into this blessing.

[@marywalker2896]

Gorgeous views. Better than quite nice. Beautiful place.