09: Q&A with the Scottish Isle Your FAQs | The Scottish Isle, HIghlands, Scotland, Walking Tour

Episode 09.
Welcome to The Scottish Isle, where we share the captivating world of our life on this private island in the Hebrides. Our channel is your window to the rich treasures of this unique way of life, showcasing Scotland's beauty, local traditions, and the enchanting, old-fashioned lifestyle we embrace. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the stories and wonders that shape our island life, from breath-taking landscapes to cherished traditions; the renovation of a 300-year-old cottage, and the restoration of antiques. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Let's embark on this remarkable adventure together!
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Title music 'Wild Mountain Thyme'; a traditional Scottish folk tune, performed by Tara Howley.
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[@colinritchie1510]

Another lovely, peaceful and calming video from your beautiful place...thank you.

[@jamesprentice5503]

Love it, pick your own ,she says,blackberries,lol!

[@Seven50ml]

My day is always a bit better after one of your videos. That rainbow picture is glorious! Thanks for sharing.

[@nrose3313]

Each video fills me with such joy but also regret. The birds singing, waves crashing, beautiful imagery, delves into history...sorrowful losses... and dearest of gains. Bountiful life remains. Thank you for every painstaken moment. Every joy, every sorrow. I live in the city hustle bustle, the chaotic strife, but each little moment watching your videos... I think maybe some tomorrow...

[@cfirelite1]

Thank you for inviting us on your epic journey with you. I have watched all of your videos and have loved each one. I am excited to see all the amazing adventures and restoration that lies ahead.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you! 🤗

[@glendasmith7507]

That huge tree is a cedar. Your videos are amazing. Thank you

[@katharinecart8026]

What a beautiful church, one day we'll congregate there again. Oh and I love you added that little skit! Lol I laughed so hard when I saw that. God bless you both.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Same to you, sister.

[@jophillips111]

Agree wholeheartedly with your sentiments in this beautiful video. Bless you both and the sheep and cats ❤

[@TheScottishIsle]

Same to you; thank you.

[@LordUSABless]

I must also say that I love the way you dress. Your dresses are beautiful and your capes excetera. You look so pretty and feminine.

[@TheScottishIsle]

🤗

[@lauraautry6992]

A beautiful and peaceful video. The small church was so heartwarming and pretty ❤️🤗. Blessings to you both!!

[@MattyO-72]

When we named my oldest son Kirk, we had in mind a peaceful place of worship and parish gathering depicted in your video. Thank you for sharing that. All the best !

[@TheScottishIsle]

That's lovely. I think the word in German in origin? We're all the same folk anyway, back in the annuls of time. 🤗

[@MattyO-72]

@@TheScottishIsle Yes, in German the name Kirk means "dweller at the Church" ... not sure how the Scotts came to call their parish churches "the Kirk". BTW, your new channel is lovely and thank you for sharing your adventure. All the best !

[@pernille2389]

​@@TheScottishIslethe word Kirk is old horse, and we still use it in Scandinavia, in danish a church is en kirke. Scottish has lots of words from old Norse that are easily recognisable for Scandinavians.

[@TheScottishIsle]

It's fascinating, the origins of language. I believe also that when Scots from Aberdeen who spoke the Doric tongue, conversed with those speaking Germanic languages, that they were able to understand one another to a degree the languages were so similar.

[@carolewinstead8270]

Beautiful kirk. Wonderfully looked after and I'm glad it is still being used.

[@thaprincessisabitch]

Lovely images of nature and again a lovely plaid dress ❤

[@rosevonhumbug]

It is amazing how many birds are singing in your place.

[@TheScottishIsle]

It is the only background noise we have apart from weather! Lovely.

[@BlackCatTarotUSA]

my ideal!! ❤@@TheScottishIsle

[@robertfarrugia3892]

Thank you for sharing your journey and your own little paradise with us. The stunning scenery and sounds of nature are a welcome point of reflection in a world that is not always as kind as it should be 🙏🏼

[@theresaniemann3899]

Stunning isle of Scotland

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

Thanks for sharing such profound, ancient beauty!

[@T_Barb]

Oh my gosh! That video sent to you was so funny!!! 😂 Thanks for another beautiful video.

[@meryle.hawkins880]

I love your plump sheep and your gorgeous cat. Great videos as well

[@susanbellefeuille]

Very enjoyable video and what a lovely old church. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Stunning - what a privilege.

[@BarbieBud]

It is so beautiful there, like a storybook.

[@daviemcf]

Excellent vlog once again,even in the pouring rain the place looks beautiful. What a lovely wee church and nice story about Bonnie prince Charlie. All the best guys!!

[@zenabonds9035]

I just love your videos because it provides me with an escape to beauty in the wild. I look forward to each episode with great anticipation. You showed what looked like a water snake or was it an eel, what exactly was it. Thank you both

[@TheScottishIsle]

It's a legless lizard known as a slow worm!

[@edwinakemp8554]

Loving the many beautiful things in this video. The trees, especially the gnarly one. Oh and the kirk is stunning and perfect. And your cute animals, especially the cats. i always love seeing them. Thank you.

[@debbieogorman1005]

I just love your podcast it’s so interesting and so calming the scenery is beautiful x

[@debbieretzlaff2912]

Yes, it’s a cedar, they love to grow by the water . Lovely, charming & quaint! Would love a peek in to your home! Let’s have a cuppa!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Next vid! Coming up...

[@user-ov9ce4ev9o]

I so enjoy watching your channel! It brings a smile to my face and a gentle spirit to my soul. And for the extra bit: A lovely laugh from your friends and what they’ve “learned” from you. Thanks.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Made us laugh a lot! 😉

[@marianfrances4959]

"Pick your own!" LOL. What a beautiful experience this video creates! Thank you for that. Our family claims Robert the Bruce as an ancestor, btw. You can take a Scott out of Scotland, but you can't take Scotland out of a Scott! 👍😎🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@avery0358]

That was such a beautiful episode! love the church and history lesson. One day all our neighbors will congregate again! Praise Christ!

[@hoylecardonus]

Is that where Saint Patrick chased them? To SCOTLAND?? LOL, love your videos, you two. Very peaceful and calming.

[@jenniferthorburn6871]

We are watching your journey from New Zealand. It is so different to so much of what we have here yet so familiar. We really enjoyed the church tour and wee bit of history! Keep it up you two ❤

[@dottiebaker6623]

Scott, thank you for more pictures of the trees - you're right, they're amazing. And I love the decorative painting in the little kirk - so Scottish and so Arts and Craft - what a great combination!

[@user-oc2mt8kf2j]

I visited the Hebrides the first time in 2008, staying at a lovely B & B. The proprietress told about the Christian history of the Isles, including the Revivals. So very interesting.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Christianity came here very early indeed, in such a pure form. It's intriguing to us as well, I'm not surprised you were interested! I hope you'll have the chance to visit again. Thank you for watching!

[@eloiseglazenborg2039]

I love all your videos so far and can't wait for the next one! ❤

[@irmibullinger1421]

I love when you add some almost 300 year history and all of the nature. Such a beautiful place! PS The kirk is beautiful!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you. We offer even more history in the two vids following this one.

[@GodsSoldier33]

" I am the truth , the way, and the life" That is the truth! Jesus is the truth! What a lovely chapel ❤ Again Breathtaking scenery and views. God bless. Thank you for sharing

[@jophillips111]

Such a beautiful well kept kirk, thankyou x

[@evastanford2249]

Everything is so peaceful and beautiful thank you for sharing

[@judithstonier9872]

Such a beautiful video from your lovely island the colours and sounds were amazing and took me back to when my late husband and I used to visit Scotland every September I could almost smell the woods and feel the wind thank you I also got a laugh from the American video ! 😊❤

[@katherinemcconnell1531]

….💚More Peace For My Soul ~ Thanks💚🙏🏻….

[@KatyThompsonHaley]

I ❤ the sound of the wind over the water! Thanks for sharing your beautiful island!

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Loved the clip from America 😂

[@TheScottishIsle]

We laugh every time. 🤣

[@brockrylander3401]

Yep that’s a cedar tree! Love your videos ❤

[@bknight407]

Evensong in that Church would be magical. The Episcopal Church in US originated from the Scottish Episcopal Church but we don’t have buildings like that.

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

So enjoy your channel. The scenery is amazing. Loved that church. Absolutely gorgeous. So interesting to hear the history.

[@claudi4956]

Balm for my soul ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheCatlady63]

A very restful episode. Thanks

[@pernille2389]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful surroundings with us. The videos are beautifully filmed. I feel with your black cat that didn't want to leave the cosy blanket, we recently had a temperature drop from 40º to 20ºC and my cats have been bundled up in a blanket for the last day.

[@jennifercopley1626]

Fhreagair Ìosa, “Is mise an t-slighe agus an fhìrinn, agus a’ bheatha. Cha tig neach sam bith chun an Athar ach tromhamsa. Ma tha thu dha-rìribh eòlach orm, bidh eòlas agad air m’ Athair cuideachd. Bho seo a-mach, tha thu eòlach air agus tha thu air fhaicinn."

[@jimjohandes]

I love these videos. Jim in California

[@discovering_scotland]

That slow worm was very cool! I've yet to see one in the flesh

[@TheScottishIsle]

Seems to be a haven for them, here! We'd never seen one before either before moving to the island.

[@kevanr1776]

Sola Fide! Wonderful videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@wanderingarcher3349]

Thank you for filming all the beautiful little things I would have wanted to stop and gaze at. 🥰

[@kathymalloy6246]

So very beautiful there! Ty!😊The church is so beautiful!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you for watching. 😊

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤Thanks for sharing your little slice of heaven!

[@connyvanacquoy7179]

Looks like white heather ( in the beginning of the video)... Good fortune 😃

[@Neicorr]

I adore your video journey. I love the different ‘books’ that you offer; the house, the history, the home. When you can’t film, write. When you can film, read it to us with all the music that you capture.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@MonaMcC1]

Your photography of the island is stunning. So many of your views seem to have an ethereal feel to them. So beautiful.

[@charlesfulcrum3170]

Thank you for another wonderful, yet relaxing view of your life on the Scottish isle.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Our pleasure!

[@jeanhawken4482]

An amazing area of our earth. Stunning in every way.

[@terrybull1043]

Pick ur own 😂😂😂❤it

[@gerdriechers8426]

The big hugtree is a kind of Thuya not native to europe and brought from the Americas. So plannted as a kind of alley. In fact the giant sequoia trees of California are kind of thuyas. Your videos are awesome. All the best to you!

[@scotchgirl9727]

That kirk was wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deeoh3708]

Love your patterns photography :) stones, plants, bark, mushrooms, tree trunks.. very pretty. Enjoying all your videos. thank you.

[@53221carvel]

I believe the standing stones were put there by the little people as a worship area. ❤❤

[@TheScottishIsle]

Folks round here certainly tended to be superstitious!

[@plot1895]

Super! What a lovely mix.

[@marionbartley214]

Thank You for sharing this video, it's so peaceful and serene. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@PhilONeill]

A complete role reversal. I still can't get my missus to put the bins out, can you advise ;) Love the show, it looks so idyllic but a bit chilly.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Not terribly cold - although some might argue 15C is an arctic summer temp 😉 - but definitely worth an extra layer to fend off the dreaded midge!

[@BaschtlerKnecht]

❤

[@paulbiontino6775]

man i want to be a proud Scottish Farmer, but im in belgium with no money now, be peace and love be upon you Scots 😀😇😀

[@krismiller5474]

Cedar tree

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

Your pet sheep are adorable and funny....very inquisitive.

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

Well since we cannot be there, I'm glad you and yours are. God bless and fully enjoy !

[@myownlittlehouse471]

Such a beautiful old church -- wouldn't it be lovely if it could be used more again, and be the hub of its community? I'm enjoying your videos so much. I do think those large trees might be cypress? Cedar? Or maybe your pine trees there are quite different from ours here in the eastern U.S.

[@marypasco2213]

Haven't read the comments to see if anyone else has mentioned - have you got a book to tell you about the edible flora in your area? I thought I saw wild carrots. I do believe the tree the lady was 'hugging' is a cedar tree.

[@kimberlycook5860]

Really enjoying your videos! We visited the Hebrides last year and really loved the isles. I look forward to follow you on this amazing journey.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Welcome!

[@susanbelida6981]

❤ Such a beautiful journey!!

[@janemarriott3389]

Just wonderful

[@nicolethijs5428]

I see a thousand painting in every one of your video’s.

[@Dore60]

👍

[@LordUSABless]

I love your videos, so beautiful and peaceful.

[@iainhubbard72]

Good to see things are going good for you! Looked at your location on the map and your out there!! And leave your stonework exposed with a simple lime wash!

[@cheril6281]

What a beautiful place!

[@nursesmitty9503]

Every episode I watch of your videos, I feel like I'm watching the movie "The Secet of Roan Inish"....I just love it! But, we need more upclose shots of sheepses noses!!! LOL too cute!

[@TheScottishIsle]

LOL We'll be able to manage that, for sure. Kx

[@shellydunn9710]

That’s a very beautiful church.

[@allonesame6467]

Beautiful light and rainbows! Thank you for sharing the tranquility.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Our pleasure!

[@blupoppy608]

thank you for sharing all the beauty with us. Love the diverse content you put into your videos. Always so interesting:) The natural beauty, your walks, your renovations, cooking all of it and I especially love seeing the animals xx great channel!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@blupoppy608]

oh you both deserve the praise, you create amazing videos and such a pleasure to be part of your adventures :)@@TheScottishIsle

[@bettylondon1774]

Hello both of u. I believe that large tree is a cedar? Doug fir has really thick bark, which we have here in WA state. Keep up the good work!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Reckon you're right; it's a cedar! 🤩

[@bettylondon1774]

@@TheScottishIsle I guess I didn't need to tell u since u had lots of replies on this. Still love your podcasts and I admire your wife's hard work and your editing skills. Keep enjoying the peace and serenity.

[@lieuwina]

It was so interesting about St Finnan's church and about Bonnie Prince Charlie, the parishioner's of years gone by attending mass. I am so pleased that at least there is a mass twice a month and that one can go visit the church. The beautiful stain glass windows and the church itself is beautiful. The scenery around the loch (?) with the rainbow stretching over the water in a beautiful arch, the sunlight can capture a picturesque painting, absolutely gorgeous. I love how your cat goes on walks with you. A another beautiful vlog and so calming and the music choices are so calming and do not jangle oneself and one really feels refreshed after watching your vlog's. May I also take the time and compliment on your narrative and that you both have beautiful calming voices. Thank you for taking us on your walk and may you have a lovely day.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much! Very glad to hear you enjoy the videos so much. Kx

[@gridlock67]

definitely a Cedar, could be a western red cedar as they are quite big, 60m tall and 6m circumference.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Think you're right there. Cedar, 100% after doing some research. Am good on a bunch of trees, but not an expert! Kx

[@gridlock67]

@@TheScottishIsle having owned a wood that had some really nice trees, I like to plant trees and spot them when out and about. We had grand fir, Norway fir, Scots pine, and a few redwoods. Plus loads of sitka

[@wioletakordalska8031]

❤❤❤

[@sushilanayar4266]

so inspiring ! loving your videos

[@laurastrom9857]

Your Happa shawl is lovely

[@linalindholm5623]

❤️👌

[@Lindgard85]

Looks like Thuja plicata, western redcedar. No shortage of beautifull trees in your neck of the woods it seems, a joy to see. Should consider planting a couple of sequoia sempervirens, coast redwood.. They should do nicely in your climate (if winter cold is not to harsh) and make great specimen trees for posterity.

[@KAZSANable]

Tyfs Xoxo

[@darlenesmith2704]

What a beautiful island, how big is it?? Lots of rain on this island also! God Bless

[@thewhitefamily4020]

We call the berries blackberries here in the USA

[@megmills4798]

This video just brought such peace so glad i subscribed😊