35: How Do We Hike Furniture to Our Remote Cottage? Restoration; Highlands, Hebrides Island Life

We move some old bookcases from the storage barn and hike them down to the cottage. Katie tries to clean to stone of the living room chimney with brick acid. We find a cast iron bath and reminisce about ancestors.
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[@TheScottishIsle]

@user-sm9fm3vl7h Thanks, Jim! I absolutely love it. Great to meet you today. Kx

[@merchantvoyage3563]

Visual poetry. Thank you for taking me away from chaotic reality for a bit.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you, it's our pleasure. Kx

[@MadGingerCat]

Visual poetry was the expression I was going to post too. Medicinal watching.

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Btw Old man's beard is actually a wild clematis. The moss on that silver birch is a form of lichen. Such a good sign as it shows how pure your air is there 😊 beautiful thank you stunning vlog as usual

[@TheScottishIsle]

Very interesting to know. 👍🏻 Thank you. Kx

[@glennrotton7129]

I love the Lord of the Rings references. A friend and I owned an old log cabin in the mountains and we'd spend our time doing endless chores, quoting Monty Python, and referencing LOTRs. And a bit of whiskey drinking as well.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Sounds like you had fun! I'm glad we can bring back these carefree memories to you. Hope the cabin went to a good owner if it's no longer yours. Kx

[@glennrotton7129]

I'm curious, how do you guys get electricity? Do you have solar or did someone run a line from the mainland?

[@nickywhite9079]

The lichen can be used as a dye if you want orange as a colour. I remember my Mum boiling it up & us kids having to endure wearing orange cloths for 1 summer.

[@TheScottishIsle]

That's hilarious 😂 Maybe one for the sheep's wool after shearing! Kx

[@scifygallaura8122]

Hello from Richmond Virginia USA! Love watching you explore your new island.its very interesting the history. Please be safe and have a merry Christmas

[@NepheshChay]

Let's get them to 100k subs. Make sure you share these videos...everyone needs their Scottish Isle fix. Maybe they just don't know it yet.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

And remember to watch the adverts! That makes a big difference.

[@bobcholawo6787]

Indee Scotish Isle Fix.... Got it. God bless you all out there. From remote Scotish island.

[@rosemarymee]

@@janetmackinnon3411 The only ones I refuse to watch are the VERY long ones. There is an advert on the menopause which lasts a full hour!

[@calnebun2867]

Greetings from Romania! 🐎👍🐎

[@TheScottishIsle]

👋🏻 🫂

[@LeonieThorneycroft]

Hello from the south of the South Island New Zealand. Every time I watch you two going about your daily life on the island ,I am reminded of such similar activities over the years in my life..I too had a Granny who carried rolls of notes in her handbag. I must say that The Scottish Isle is perfect in every way.Such exquisite scenery, perfectly atmospheric harp music ,and your banter has me chuckling. I really appreciate all your hard work Scott and Katie ,thankyou.

[@TheScottishIsle]

So funny your grandmother did the same! Maybe we should all start doing that again... 😂

[@sandfly60]

Wise not trusting banks.

[@diannegriffiths4557]

Also from the south of the south island of New Zealand. Love following your journey. I have visited Scotland 6 times, and just love it. Love all the shots of stone walls. I am also an admirer of them. I take lots of photos of them when I am over there. Hope to return next year. Have been to Fort William, Skye, Lewis, and last year went to Orkney.

[@megmills4798]

I just love the music

[@jennifersmall1998]

You would have been bathed in the kitchen sink. I was!!

[@davidstoddard9160]

I lived in Iowa and I recall bathing in a copper boiler, and you didnt get fresh water. You took your turn depending on where you was in line.

[@LC-d5h]

You are the most content people you make us all feel the same watching you. .I love the bookcases

[@JohnBecker-o7r]

Hello nice book shelves. I found a copy of your grannies cook book the Edinburgh book of plain cookery recipes

[@JohnBecker-o7r]

I bought it but it's coming from America

[@TheScottishIsle]

Hope you like it! Bizzare you can't get one from the UK...

[@eavesdroppin1]

I appreciated your story about your great grandmother, and hope that it is written down with the genealogy!

[@sallystanley4526]

Absolutely love your stories 😊

[@louisestopford7114]

Really enjoyed this video guys. I'm definitely with you on the brown wood, wouldn't have anything else. Scott you tell a great story and your great grandmother reminded me of my gran who kept all her money at home and wouldn't spend a penny of it!! You are truly living a unique lifestyle on your magical isle .. and yes it is absolutely magical and a pleasure to follow your adventures. So, thanks so much Katie and Scott for sharing.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thanks, Louise! 🤗

[@eileenowens8888]

sand blasting for the stone work Katy xx

[@farmkay]

You would have had a tub hung on the wall that got taken down and hand filled. Your great grandma sounds like my grandmother scary as.

[@darlenesmith2704]

mine too!

[@suzannetodaro5494]

Another fantastic video thank you for taking us along. That forest did look magical indeed.

[@philiptaylor7902]

That was one of your best episodes yet, the shot with your cat following you was priceless. The woods are amazing, the old pollarded oak and the lichen are just magical. Thank you.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you, Philip. We enjoyed watching this one back, too. Kx

[@TheBlueMoo]

I can't help but miss the random radio music, for comedy's sake. 😅

[@TheScottishIsle]

😂

[@lauraautry6992]

Always excited to see progress 😊 love you both 🤗❤️

[@sandystidham2554]

try equal parts of baking soda,vinegar, and water brush it on and leave it several hours. It will get the soot off.

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

Love the old stories about your family. Historical family heritage fascinates me. Sounds like your Great Grandmother was a typical Victorian. Children should be seen and not heard. My Grandfather worked the coal mines near Cumbuslang as a child. .. 9years of age. The story goes that he worked in the mine from 6 am until around mid afternoon and then had two hours of schooling. Such a sad childhood.

[@TheScottishIsle]

What did your grandfather do later in life?

[@annedoyle222]

That’s what I call the salt of the earth,my father went into the shale mines at 14 year old,he had to shovel 16tons a day otherwise no wages,I was extremely proud of him

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

@@annedoyle222 Yes, they were amazing men who worked the mines. Women too. Another story about my Grandfather. He had booked storage on the Titanic along with his cousin to immigrate to Alberta Canada to work in the coal mines. His cousin took ill and Grampa sold his tickets . He never really got over the loss of his two friends that went down with the Titanic. He set sail 4 months later leaving his wife to follow a few months later while being 6 months pregnant with my dad. He always said he had a guardian Angel looking after him because he also had a day off work when the most historic and horrific coal mine disasters in Canadian history happened in Hillcrest Alberta.He was in the rescue party. No survivors. I am sure your Grandfather had many stories to tell too. Brave men!!

[@farmkay]

Magical and wonderful family history. Thank-you. 😊

[@jaywon6749]

I don’t know if your delivery issues have been resolved. Here in the hills of Appalachia we used an old chest freezer put down by the road for your post to be put in. The magnetic seal of the door kept the water out. It’s the West Virginia(USA) mailbox.

[@Lindgard85]

In the north people use birchbark as a firestarting agent up to this day, you can harvest the loose outer layer without harming the tree whatsoever. And it regenerates later on. Might feel better than using fangorn moss😉

[@martinuso7446]

What a beautiful and magical tree the fairy appeared in... Your cat got acting ambitions, btw. Really amazing how she just knew she was in the middle of the shot.

[@irmibullinger1421]

Your island is magical. I can see why you would want to explore every inch of it.

[@gloriadoidge8422]

Thanks guys,great watch as always.Love your attitude to life.Cheers from NZ

[@mrsmiggins6435]

When my spinster aunt died my dad had to clear her bedroom out, only to find hundreds of unopened wage pkts. She obviously didn't trust banks lol. I think the stones look good different colours but only you can see the real colouration. Stay safe

[@farmkay]

That bath for an outdoor bath area 🎉🎉

[@farmkay]

😮Slept through the alarm. Thank goodness for replay.

[@pierreberiault1376]

Sand blasting is very quick but messy

[@judiehavard4903]

Usnea..good medicinal plant as well.

[@beverlyethridge5084]

The Old Man’s Beard is also medicinal as well. I don’t remember what it was used for though.

[@harrycaul2494]

Likewise, had no indoor bathroom - we had tin bath and heated up water on stove on range over the coal fire for hot water for bath.

[@TheScottishIsle]

You had to really want (/need?!) a bath back then! Kx

[@tmscview]

Beautiful music too.

[@susanross1651]

I’m laughing at your Victorian great grandparents & you saying how old do think I am when it was suggested they were your grandparents. My grandparents were Victorian & they brought me up. They were old when I was born, so I always say I had a Victorian/Edwardian upbringing. And I’m very glad of it, although they did seem a bit unemotional, not very cuddly or loving, but considering they’d gone through two world wars, Spanish flu, rationing, bringing up six kids & no NHS, I think they’d had a very hard life. It probably made them very stiff upper lip & all that.

[@maryannknox7158]

Have a Blessed Day

[@sammcneil5041]

Don't suppose you've got any old coats or jackets you don't need,I'll swap you an old donkey jacket and boiler suit for that coat your wear to renovate your cottage.

[@raneemilliman7130]

I love the bookcases. I would enjoy the task of opening up the boxes of books and shelving them. I am jealous of the old bathtub. That would be perfect in the front of my house will flowers in it. And the treebeard. I would have just thought moss, but the Scottish are so theatrical in their wording of so many things. Does it damage the birch trees? I agree that the forest looks so magical. I missed the live premier, but this was every bit as enjoyable.

[@TheScottishIsle]

It doesn't damage the trees to my knowledge. One other viewer told us it's a sign of pure air quality. Beautiful stuff. Thank you for watching. Kx

[@lizstevenson7801]

As a kid growing up in a old Georgian terraced house in London, we used to have to bring in a large tin bath in front of the kitchen fire once a week for a bath. The youngest would have a bath first then each child one after another by age, the hot water was topped up in between children then the parents had their bath. We had two large wooden clothes horses draped with blankets for privicy. Then it had to be emptied with buckets into the garden and finally hung up outside the back door until the following week. Everyone did the same back then so it wasn't a problem. 💕🇦🇺

[@TheScottishIsle]

We've come across many of the wooden clothes horses you mention in our time! What a lovely picture you paint, thank you for sharing this memory. Kx

[@isalennox-moore7213]

Just had to say hiw much I am enjoying your videos. The photography is beautiful, the content so interesting and the whole experience is so calming. A very big thank you.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you! 😊

[@Catlady1603]

The wall tells a story, leave it looks great

[@christopherhinton6456]

paint remover.

[@mommas2470]

Those bookcases are dead gorgeous and I envy you having them😁🥰....but since you actually made them and have a dire need to get the boxes of books off the floors, I am content. Having the cases against the outer walls will make it much easier on the floor of your cabin.

[@mommas2470]

Old man's beard also makes an amazing immunity tincture. I cram as much as possible into a mason jar, then cover with 100 proof vodka. Let set for 6-8weeks in the dark...strain and take a 5ml dropper twice a day. I started in January 2020, and have only gotten a single stomach virus since. Not even the nasty nineteen. Don't only use it for tinder...

[@mommas2470]

And the more old man's beard you have in the area, the healthier your air is, as OMB hates pollution.

[@TheScottishIsle]

I will 100% do this. Thank you so much for the instruction. I love taking medicine from the environment. Have a dwindling bag of meadowsweet I have to replenish next summer, but also frequently use garlic and dried fennel, thyme, rosemary. I wonder if OMB is better harvested at certain times of year? Right now, it's getting all the sun since the leaves died back... Kx

[@mommas2470]

@@TheScottishIsle as long as it is still greenish grey and on the tree, I have found it to be effective... also, if you have rosehips that you can cut and add for vitamin c, that is an extra bonus. Blackberries, when in season also add vitamin c and zinc.

[@mommas2470]

And sage tea is fabulous for sore throats.

[@janisgriffin7278]

I think an electric wire brush would be more effective …. The best would be to use a sandblaster. Would adore an outdoor bath🤗❣️My mother used a galvanized huge tub filled with soapy water and by the time it was her turn the water was pretty grey😳❗️

[@lyndamorgan5221]

We had an enamel bath about 3ft long that mom put it in front of the coal fire, filled it full of hot water. I sat in it watching Bonanza on the TV every Friday night before bed with a hot water bottle, happy days. PS the tele was black and white it was the 50’s

[@TheScottishIsle]

That sounds perfect. How innocent and homely. ❤️ Kx

[@grahamwalker3819]

A sandblaster is going to be your best way of cleaning up that stone. Warning though, it’s an extremely dirty job 👍🏻

[@meryle.hawkins880]

I loved the stories of the old folk. Life must have been hard for them.

[@elainerowland7565]

My husband and I love so much watching your videos from America! Please keep them going!!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you for the encouragement, Elaine. We're happy to hear you enjoy them. Kx

[@PhilONeill]

Magical

[@lifevorce]

The fireplace stone--I'd say to 'Leave it.' Less trouble. And for washing, people could've used washtubs/or big sinks for the babies. .

[@lifevorce]

Old Man's Beard is also used to make Usnea, an herb that is very anti-infective-

[@beverlyethridge5084]

We used a round wash tub or long tub, what they now call animal feeders or waterers.

[@iamshotty]

Those trees are extraordinarily beautiful. Just breathe taking. Yes, I wish I could give you advice about the stone work but I cannot. Stripping back dozens of layers of paint on old wooden fireplace surrounds, is my forte lol. Sending big cuddles to the wool and fur babies xx Teresa ❤🇦🇺

[@Ocean348]

Loved the story … made me smile a lot , family life then and can relate so much, love your channel and your realness , amazing land people ❤that you are, respect !! 🐏🐑🐈‍⬛🦌🦌🪵

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

If only that gorgeous old tree could talk. The stories it could tell of by gone days. Love your scenery pics.

[@tripletgirl2484]

Thanks for sharing about your great grandmother. So many folks don’t know anything about their history.

[@jacquelinesmedley7853]

D/2 Biological Cleaning Solution. Used on buildings, monuments, sculptures, and headstones, D/2 safely removes stains from mold, and algae, including stubborn red algae, mildew, lichens, and air pollutants. D/2 is also safe to use on natural stone, including marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, slate, brownstone, travertine and terra cotta. It brings grave stones up a treat. x

[@TheScottishIsle]

Will look into this, thanks!

[@lisareagan3839]

Another channel had the same problem with smoke stain and they used baking soda and water paste,brushed it in, let it stay on for 24 hrs., then rinsed with vinegar/water solution. It worked.

[@davidfellowes1628]

I'm lost. Where did you go and get the bookcases from? On the mainland? Because there was machinery in the shed behind where you were shooting the video, So, assuming you don't want to mechanise, why not get a donkey or mule and a small trap to help haul these increasing amounts of materials for your projects. The donkey or mule would happily be rescued.

[@TheScottishIsle]

The byre is at the very top of our part of the island. The cottage is down on the coastline, due south. The position of everything has been explained in earlier vlogs. A mule would be great, but we don't have the means to purchase one or feed it.

[@davidfellowes1628]

@@TheScottishIsle Many thanks

[@zoecooper6436]

Katy, what do you mean by tapping the birch trees please? I'm interested because I have one in my front garden. Thanks in anticipation.

[@TheScottishIsle]

You can tap them just like you would a maple tree in early spring, when the sap begins to rise, and make syrup! It's very straightforward; I've done it before. You can drink the sap straight out of the tree as a nutritious water source. It's like coconut water (similar viscosity) but has a subtle, earthy flavour that your body seems to know is good for you. Full of nutrients. But the main thing is it contains sugars, so if you reduce the liquid down, you can make syrup or even sugar from it. There will be a million YT vids on the methods, I'm sure. Kx

[@zoecooper6436]

@@TheScottishIsle thank you very much, I had no idea! X

[@cheryllong2775]

Maybe try using a wire brush attached to an electric drill to clean the stones?

[@TheScottishIsle]

Good call. 👍🏻

[@myownlittlehouse471]

That is a magical birch forest. The moss looks like rime frost! And Robin is the most beautiful tree yet on your lovely island. What a gorgeous place to live! I hope you do pull the old tub down to the cottage and use it for something. It's not a bad idea to elevate it on rocks, have a fire of some sort under it, and have warm baths outside at night. Your own hot tub!

[@paulaharris4667]

Enjoyed the video!❤

[@janwilletts1986]

Our old stone cottage had been painted externally with layers of coloured paint of indeterminate origin and topped with a layer of textured sandtex paint , we had to have it sandblasted as it was peeling in many places. A messy business…..

[@mariapottery]

I would live it on, it gives a patina to the stone!

[@greatlambrini8722]

Everyone back then had an old zinc bath. Ours used to hang out in the garden. Once a week it would be brought into the house and filled from the ‘copper.’

[@mikepallister3037]

Sand blasting the stones may be an option, was watching the pethericks channel they had same stone concerns

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Getting a sandblaster on to the island might well be problem...

[@brockrylander3401]

Another lovely video-thank you! I always enjoy your family stories. ❤

[@davidfellowes1628]

Re: The Cabin. Is it feasible for one to replace the stilts and thereafter the base of the cabin into something more permanent structure. There are some good Maine & Canadian cabin renovation videos which do just that with great success, and surprisingly work from the base up. I'm assuming it is a rock type foundation upon which you are building. It could be doable and not too complicated either.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Those videos sound right up our street. Bit like Barnwood Builders! Thank you. Kx

[@kellyharrah11]

If there's paint on ur stone use some paint stripper

[@micheleyates7941]

Lovely episode and enjoyed the memories of great great grandma!

[@greatlambrini8722]

Back in the 90’s I was one of the official Robin Hood characters in Sherwood Forest visitor’s centre. Every weekend would find me annoying visitors in the forest.

[@TheScottishIsle]

😂

[@marypasco2213]

💖

[@beverlyethridge5084]

I agree with the Robin Hood.

[@sandraford4235]

I’m from Liverpool originally we lived in a terraced house no bathroom just an outside toilet.We had the old tin bath hanging on the wall on a nail in the back yard.Mum would boil kettles and pans of water on the old gas stove,When everybody was bathed she would tip the water into the yard .

[@jean-marcschwartz2525]

Merveilleuse harpe jouée ici.

[@iloveharrold]

Very enjoyable video. Didn’t you have a lamb with the sheep?

[@TheScottishIsle]

One big ewe, one little 'un. We will be bringing home another lamb in the spring, though! 🐑 🐏 🐑 Thank you for your kind words. Kx

[@faithfuleweknittingpodcast]

caustic soda is great at removing old paint i used it to strip my window ledges & Bannister rail mix it with water ^ use a piece of wire wool but do wear gloves as it can burn your hands.... it also removes varnish ingrained into the wood too....wall looks lovely .😊😊😊😊 .

[@andrewoliver5222]

Katie I was wondering or my wife was wondering where you get you wrap around shawls from 😊

[@TheScottishIsle]

My mum made that one for me, actually. Here's the pattern, if you fancy a go: www.handylittleme.com/outlander-shawl-crochet-pattern/ Kx

[@colingrant8401]

All my Grandparents were Victorians. The old terraces with outside toilets, worst if you lived in an upstairs Tyneside flat, had tin baths just big enough to sit in. They would be hung on the back yard wall then plonked in front of the kitchen fire (range) to be handy for the hot water. Usually once a week unless Dad had a mucky job. Filled and emptied by hand, of course. All the family using the same water according to a strict heirarchy.

[@annedoyle222]

Those were the days

[@mojobumbles474]

Just wondered why you took your handbag up to collect the bookcase. 😊

[@TheScottishIsle]

I was going to be heading over to the mainland to take the car to the garage, but they rescheduled! Kx

[@lesleythomson2823]

Tub in front of the fire

[@TheScottishIsle]

How lovely that'd be. 😍

[@gjmiller138]

Love the family history, thank you for sharing

[@orthodoxsophia]

Could you not put a few concrete blocks under the house to make it more secure?

[@TheScottishIsle]

🤔

[@billathighwoods4289]

For your fireplace VEVOR 1200W Burnishing Polishing Machine 500-3000 RPM Handle Polishing Machine 110V Wheel Polisher Sander Wire Drawing Machine with 4 Wheels

[@TheScottishIsle]

That looks like the very beast we might need. Kx

[@Caareenkm6726]

Some of us Canadians 🇨🇦 don’t have much snow yet either.. so nothing is really iced over! 🙂

[@TheScottishIsle]

I'd heard that you guys are late for snow this year. I used to live in AB! Kx

[@Caareenkm6726]

@@TheScottishIsleI live in Alberta 🙂.. originally from the province of Ontario . We just got a dusting of snow here a few days ago unfortunately it stayed ! Apparently we’re getting snow in the next few days.. but the temperatures here have been absolutely perfect.. very rare to have such low temperatures and not so much snow at this time of year! But I’m loving it.. no ice fishing yet as the ice hasn’t really formed on the lakes! ❤️🙂 I love the music in the beginning of your videos.. it’s calming! 🙂

[@jeffatkinson3288]

Supposedly El Nino is keeping it warmer...but here in South Kenai Peninsula Alaska its snowing and the bay is freezing over... like normal for this time of year. So who knows?

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Please note there’s been a phone tripod added to the Amazon Wishlist if anyone wants to purchase it for Katie & Scott, I’m sure they’d love one, save them holding the phone all the time. Great Christmas present. 🙏😊

[@TheScottishIsle]

😘

[@Dore60]

👍

[@JMeixsell]

I think the paint and stains on the stones lend character to the wall.

[@deeoh3708]

Love the lichen forest.. never seen anything like that before! :)

[@TheScottishIsle]

Nor had we. It's amazing. Kx

[@SherryStclair-o5q]

Love the tub

[@nickywhite9079]

Outdoor bath is called a Bush Bath. Need to place a wooden tray in the bottom of the bath so you dont get burn't. Yes they are brillient, we have one set up in bush patch near our home. West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand. It's a thing here in rural areas. Just have to put up with sandflys at times 😊😊😊

[@TheScottishIsle]

Oh no! MIDGIES!! 🤦‍♀️

[@Prel8]

A very peaceful video. Scott, I liked the stories about your great grandma. I met 2 of my great grandmothers as a small child, They were both Victorian as well. I barely remember them. They were both wee Scottish ladies, one from the Orkneys and one from Skye. I wish now that I'd have talked to them more, but back then children were to be seen and not heard.

[@TheScottishIsle]

The Orkney accent is my favourite! It's such a beautiful, melodic way of speaking. Lewis is not too dissimilar. Kx

[@marjoleincrevels9120]

I wonder what te temprature is in your cabin 😮enjoy youre wonderful life

[@TheScottishIsle]

For the time I am in it, it's more than comfortable. There's a large wood-burning stove in there.

[@timlarcombe9096]

Lovely, thanks.

[@RoseMarySproule]

Old man’s beard can be used as a preventative remedy for cold and flu I picked some when I was in Yukon Canada and made a teinture I live in Quebec and have not come across it in my area

[@TheScottishIsle]

Can you dry it, do you think? Kx

[@RoseMarySproule]

@@TheScottishIsle yes , when I picked mine in summer it was already quite dry Still have some , years later In your rainy climate as with any thing you wish to dry, try to pick it on a sunny day and dr out of sun light Have fun , love watching and hearing your stories my maternal grandparents were born in Scotland