37: The Scottish Isle | History of Tree Veneration; Restoring the Stone Fireplace. Scotland

Reflections on the history of the Christmas tree. Cleaning and restoring the stone facing of the fireplace. Using the ferry at Corran for the first time. Fixing the living room Victorian ceiling and why we are sealing it before we tackle the roof space! We find a natural resource on the island for future use!
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[@MaryHopeBurkett-xv5vp]

Beautiful stone, people would pay a lot tto gett that look on their rooms. Great job!

[@eilsmile8732]

You really need dust masks amongst all that sanding stone, if there’s all that dust on your furniture then think of your poor lungs! 😊

[@emilyflotilla931]

Safety glasses, too! You don't want any chunks flying in your eyes. (Sorry, I'm an ex-production supervisor. I care about you two.)

[@jhenline7813]

And ear protection too !!

[@_Aardvark_]

And gloves

[@JamesImp-bj3tt]

And a hard hat. Just to be safe.

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️Merry Christmas!🙋‍♀️❤️☃️🌲🦌🦌🐱🐱🤶🎅

[@beverlyethridge5084]

Katy you must be related to the biblical Jobe. Your patience is very commendable.

[@louiseswart1315]

The ceiling sounds like a summer job to me, when your furniture would be safer outside for cleaning the attic.

[@clittle1670]

Hi Katie, your wall is truly a metaphor for living a simple life. "One Stone at a Time" Kindest Regards & Seasons Greetings Catherine NSW Australia

[@clairedelune7057]

You being able to upload today made for fantastic Christmas present for all of us. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Health and Prosperous New Years.

[@jkeilman7556]

Hello again from high in the Rockies, US Actually I think you are the generous ones, allowing the rest of us to follow along on your adventure. I love that your favorite carol is In The Bleak Midwinter. Mine too, but usually when I tell folks that they have never heard of it. Merry Christmas, and thank you!

[@glynthomas7213]

How about putting up new tongue and groove on the ceiling screw it to the old ceiling then stain or paint as you like . The old gaps will be covered up , no sanding required bat crap held at bay . Hope you find this useful, just a thought, good luck, really enjoy you videos.

[@marlenemcphee3502]

Merry Xmas from down under. Absolutely love what you are both doing with the house. It's going to look amazing by the time you are finished. Please wear a mask when sanding stone, your health is your wealth. Kind wishes to you both for sharing your wonderful videos.

[@nataliewielgus1472]

I was actually gonna say its a light blue grey like stone henge rock great minds think alike ❤🎉 me n my mum are absolutely loving your shows

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you! Looks good with the stones cleaned off. Kx

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

The stone work is looking fantastic! Slow tedious work but it’s paying off. Merry Christmas to you both and all your furbabies xx 🎄🤶🌲

[@colinwilkinson3648]

katie on the subject of using the milled wood,there is a device you can clamp too a chainsaw too mill floor board sized planks.

[@gloriak491]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 to both of you. Thank you for providing a look at your cottage. I cannot wait to see the end results.

[@deeoh3708]

Merry Christmas Katy and Chris... hope you enjoyed a cosy, warm day and have lots of nice things come your way in the coming year. 🤩 The stone looks great.. good work!

[@iamshotty]

The stone restoration is looking so marvelous. I know, it felt really overwhelming when we were renovating our old home (we nick-named ours "The Money Pit", from a 1986 Tom Hanks Comedy film) 😂It takes time, hard work, and money, but it's so worth it. 'One stone at time' and you'll get there. Merry Christmas my lovelies xx Teresa❤🇦🇺

[@user-tz7du2cy4g]

It already looks incredible 👌 You are doing a wonderful job restoring your old croft. I have watched every episode and started watching from the beginning again it makes you appreciate all the changes and improvements you have made. 😊Ann from downunder. ❤

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you! 😊

[@jesshart9636]

You could use Oakham caulking for the gaps in the ceiling and wood floors. I used it in my old cottage and it worked a treat! Merry Christmas to you both, you're doing an amazing job! 🎄

[@user-el3jo7dc6g]

Merry Christmas you to his song had feeling xx

[@katharinedavis4947]

The Belfast sinks are lovely. What a lot of work, but the sitting room is beginning to look really good.

[@myownlittlehouse471]

The stones look so beautiful! That's a lot of work to do for such a lovely result. Merry Christmas to you both!

[@rogermcglaughlin3854]

What a lovely way to spend an hour as we wait upon Christmas Day.....thank you both! We share the love of the new born Savior to you and all your fans!

[@nadineveitch5837]

That wall is looking amazing, it's so nice to see the original colour of the stone as you say. Hope you all have a lovely Christmas ☺

[@scrabbleking1]

Merry Christmas to you and a blessed New Year too. I loved seeing the candle burning on the tree. I have a few candle holders on my tree that were my grandparents. My mom was born in 1925 and remembered how each Christmas Eve, my grandpa would light all the candles on the tree while my grandma would be beside the tree with a milk pail filled with water in case the tree caught fire. As soon as the candles were all lit, they were all blown out.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Safety first! 😆 What a fantastic memory, thank you for sharing it with us. Kx

[@dottiebaker6623]

Wow, I have the remaining 5 Christmas tree candle holders from my Mom's family. She was born in 1926, and I'm pretty sure they were her grandparents.'.. Each year, I light them, turn out the electric tree lights, and for a minute or two delight in just a bit of what my ancestors experienced. It's really magical, isn't it? Imagine a whole tree lit that way...

[@TheScottishIsle]

Oh my goodness, how amazing to have those and that tradition. How beautiful a family tradition to have. ❤️ Kx

[@carolynstewart5825]

Wow! I took time today to look back at your first 2 episodes. OMG! I can see such a difference. Keep going, great people...yes you two. You are such an inspiration to those who choose lazy over get up and do something. I hope the Scottish weather is not as harsh where you both are. We have had terrible reports about Scottish weather here in the South East. Happy New Year! Looking forward to more progress on your home in 2024!

[@TheScottishIsle]

We started finding our feet somewhere along the lines, I hope! I think we'd both cringe to look back at those, but we had no idea you guys would receive us so well! We had very strong winds two days ago, but emerged unscathed - a lot of poor folk have had a terrible time. It was a beautiful, calm, sunny day here today, but apparently the weather will turn back to dreich tomorrow. We'll see! Thank you for watching. Kx

[@Carrick8986]

From a northern ireland couple(who live in Canada) we enjoy watching your KZbin show .keep up the good work ,little by little you'll achieve your goal with your cottage .wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year 🍻

[@UmvimvaniT]

Loved this one! The beginning gave me a big smile!!

[@apace903]

It's looking beautiful! Doing a good jib.😊

[@tombittikoffer412]

This is what we've been waiting on! So good! but be sure to get some of your own smoke on it!

[@Detsteve]

That stone looks marvelous!! It's like, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!" You'll get there faster than you think. It is going to look beautiful I think.

[@janehodgett959]

The stone walls will look beautiful when you have finished and put so much love and patience into restoring 🙏🏻✨👌

[@katep23]

Merry Christmas to you both (and the animals!) from central Scotland.

[@stephenevans6070]

The stonework looks great guys, well done, must feel really satisfying

[@dianehigham1293]

I've only just come across your channel and what a find! Now watching from the beginning and will resurface when I'm good and ready 🥰 xxx

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you - hope you enjoy the videos! Kx

[@jonathandodd732]

I love that you portray so many different angles of your new life.... the videos are never the same and always stimulating in many different ways. Thank you. P.S. if I worked for the BBC, I'd be recommending Katie for 'pause for thought' on radio 4! The occasional more spiritual segments are perfectly weighted and so often rooted in history and prehistory too, which seems to make them especially relevant.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you very much.

[@RebuildRetreat]

This gives inspiration for resorting our bothy 🔥 place, thanks

[@dellamcconnochie]

Merry Xmas to everyone enjoy house coming along nicely Thanks for all the great videos 🌲

[@annemarietopham8495]

Missed you at 8.00pm (French Christmas Eve evening meal) .... exciting video ...I live in an old stone house in the Quercy Blanc Region of the Department of The Lot.46 ..... the stone here is beautiful ... I understand the thrill of returning stone walls to their former glory, whilest keeping a certain rustic, authentic finish ....Your rooms are going to be stunning ....A Happy, Peaceful Christmas and a Noisy 31st to you all ....(I include all animals in these wishes )✨🎆✨❤‍🔥💖

[@foundtheplot3542]

Hi I’ve just subscribed my wife and I are really enjoying your videos. We wish yous all the very best yous are living our dream amazing guys 😊🙏👍

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thanks and welcome!

[@silviac221]

Of course those stone walls are going to look amazing. Merry Christmas, a happy New year and thanks for the visits to Fangorn.

[@howardmann5634]

Cut the end off the chaulk tub and just sand the ceiling by hand to key the next layer of paint in you will have it done in 4 hours there is always a way

[@lisbethsalander8921]

So happy that you were able to upload this vid. Nice to see you back. Happy holidays!

[@julieduchek2969]

The blue stones are beautiful.

[@dottiebaker6623]

I think the round "hole" in the big stone above the lintel may have been made to hold a spit for roasting meat, or some kind of apparatus for cooking. The clean stones are completely gorgeous! I hope you two are having a great Hogmanay (sp?). I have no doubt the new year will be brilliant for you!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Could be! Happy new year, Dottie! Kx

[@bocceball63]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing all you will be doing in the coming months!

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

What a treat for Christmas eve. The good side of your internet problems is how much a vlig is appreciated and not taken for granted. Merry Christmas to you both xxx

[@susangotchy2887]

Merry Christmas from the snowcapped Rocky Mountains of America. That wood is an absolutely gorgeous blessing. I'm right there with you so many ways to use that wood.

[@jameswatchey-sf8zg]

Merry Christmas and have a Blessed New Year. We Love You from Deal Island,Md. USA ❤ When you see sparks coming from your wire wheel that’s telling you it’s steel and not brass. A lot of places are selling brass plated steel wheels as brass. When In doubt use a magnet,it will not attract copper,brass,aluminum,gold,silver etc. I never travel without a magnet. Keep up the good work. Pam & Jim 🎄

[@mumsie2739]

Wishing you a joyful Christmas as we celebrate Immanuel...God with us! Praying your new year if filled with blessings of His love❤ (Oh, and Katie, it was so kind of Scott to let you use his toothbrush to clean the stones... by the way, a lovely job!)

[@Barry_Russell]

Merry Christmas to you both from SW Scotland! Definately one of my favourite channels on KZbin..Thank you!

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Beautiful area around Fort William and north towards Inverness, turn left over past the hydro plant, eventually to Kyle of localsh. Fantastic scenery

[@42apprentice]

Sawdust mixed with PVA might fill some of the bigger gaps b4 caulking them? Have a great Christmas & New Year

[@jamesgause9546]

Your patience is going to be tested time and again with doing the house repairs, updates etc… when you get the fireplace surround done you’ll be so proud of your work and devotion. As they say, “anything worth having doesn’t come easy”. Have a lovely holiday season both of you! 🌲 🌲 Maureen.

[@piatheiltoft67]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all 🌲🌲🌲

[@melaniehoshall6942]

The care you show in the midst of your overwhelm for your restoration process is admirable. I'm afraid such a daunting task might outstrip my skills with anger management let alone my knowledge. While I love trying figure out what forces worked to make and shape the rock, being one of those forces isn't high on my wish list. It looks AMAZING now! I can totally tell the difference between what you've done and what's left. Since I live in an urban area, I admit that my reaction to someone leaving a pick like that in my mailbox would probably be quite different from yours - it's all relative. I find this to be a self-relective time of the year so I appreciate Scott's reflections on the learning curve. I would say that I believe it's in the nature of home repair and improvement of any kind to run out of things, miss deadlines, and readjust expectations. Anyway, thanks so much for sharing your Christmas Eve with us, however non-traditional it may be, and I truly appreciate the window into your world. Merry Christmas!

[@blupoppy608]

Scott & katie wishing you and the animals a very merry christmas, and thank you for posting !

[@teamrail]

Another fantastic video! Merry Xmas Scott, Katie and your lovely four legged family members!🎄🎄

[@mariedeyo7399]

Wishing you and the critters a very merry 1st Christmas in your little house. 🎄❤🎄🎁🎄

[@tripletgirl2484]

I remember wall papering the ceiling in our rented farm cottage and yes it was a chore!

[@gwencrosswhite9329]

Happiest of Holidays to you both. Brilliant work on the fireplace stone cleanup! Your persistence is paying off. Love the ideas for the kitchen.

[@southwife]

Lovely visit with you.

[@adrianphillips7782]

I just want to wish you both a happy Christmas and a happy new year and you guys are doing good job and thank you so much for the memories and moments you have brought us so far and some have been very funny and you both are becoming like family and I love you both again happy Christmas and happy new year and all the best wishes for 2024 and thank you so much

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️ Merry Christmas! Wishing you peace, Joy, and Tenacity!

[@JMeixsell]

A happy, safe, and rewarding new year to y'all on your Scottish Isle. God bless!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Same to you!

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Firstly , so great to see you again . And how amazing that stone now looks , love the colour it is . Merry Xmas to you both & your lovely animals . 🙏.

[@cooperization]

Merry Christmas Scott,Katie and the "family". So,so enjoy watching these video's.|Have a super day.

[@karlab9557]

Love love your videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Merry Christmas, and God bless you.

[@Toni-rp3hs]

Hi from Aus. Have a Merry Christmas 🎄 the room will be so much brighter good work.👍

[@terrybull1043]

And a merry Christmas to you both ❤

[@maryannknox7158]

Merry Christmas 🎄 to you Both and all the fur babies too Blessings

[@jennifersmall1998]

You need to use Lime mortar to do the pointing between the stones, whatever you do don’t use cement. Lime will breathe.

[@nikki27ish]

Merry Christmas from our wet and windy corner of Wales.

[@glassdaft]

Loving your journey ❤

[@philltatham4732]

Hi Scott and Katie loving the channel guys, have a wonderful Christmas. Looking forward to the new year and the progress you make, keep plodding on guys 👍

[@karensaunders5500]

Happy New Year! Stones look amazing. Well done. And, that moss you brought up. Just lovely. It’s going to be a great 2024!

[@tricial4330]

Happy Christmas and a safe, healthy and successful year, to all of you! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@Maywyn]

Merry Christmas! I'd want to spray paint the ceiling, fill larger openings dowels or slivers of wood, apply flexible caulk and then paint.

[@farmkay]

Greetings For Christmas 🎄

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Thye fireplace is going to look so good! Well worth all your hard work.

[@brendalyn73]

Merry Christmas🎄I really enjoy your vlogs! The stones are looking beautiful.

[@lyndamorgan5221]

BRILLIANT job on the stone 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@georgejohnstone4235]

Have a great Christmas all the best

[@plainnpretty]

Merry Christmas to you both & the pets Thanks for sharing

[@mgrizz2386]

Merry Christmas! So glad to see the soot coming off. Good job!

[@jameshall3482]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! north Georgia USA

[@marylyon1230]

Merry Christmas! Keep it comin'...I am with you all the way, such fun and so interesting.

[@phillrowlands9801]

Have a very merry Christmas, really enjoying your journey.

[@mr.underhill7072]

Merry Christmas :)

[@barbaradavie150]

The stone chimney wall looks amazing.

[@deedaw9246]

Merry Christmas to you all! 🎄🎅🏻🤶🐈‍⬛🐈🐑🐑

[@danadustman463]

Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year

[@bcarithers22]

Beautiful job on the stones guys! Now I know what to do on my fireplace wall! Thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@mikepallister3037]

Thanks for sharing Merry Christmas

[@glenysperry3421]

Merry Christmas from 🇨🇦. The stones look amazing!

[@raebrooks5317]

Merry Christmas!! 🎄❤️

[@rollandedaigle9700]

J'aime la simplicité et l'authenticité de vos moments de vie off grid que vous partagez avec nous....vous êtes beaux, inspirants, courageux et...amoureux 💓.....je vous souhaite que le meilleur en 2024...Nollaig Chridheil et Biodh bliadhna mhath agad....joyeux noël et bonne année en gaélique écossais......avec tout mon coeur de mon pays d'hiver, le Québec

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you very much! Kx

[@madelynparsons9013]

Lovely ❤ merry and peaceful Yule tidings to you both xx

[@martinuso7446]

Cut the two squirt gun guides on the sides and lengthen it by putting a strip in between. Make some holes in the guides of the gun, and use some screws. If you have no metal strips to use for lengthening, you could use tin cans, maybe fold them for strength. Or... shorten the tubes a bit and make a mess... Don't know if you have an angle grinder, but there are knotted brush wheels for that too. Those are way more industrial/professional like and don't wear so easily.

[@janiceparnell8707]

The fireplace is turning out beautifully! Have a lovely day today (Christmas). Take care - from east coast Canada.

[@donaldpolk.]

Wishing you a very merry Christmas!

[@paulaharris4667]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Katie and Scott!🎅🏻🎄❤️