48hrs of Scottish Isolation! (Wild Camping at the MOST REMOTE Bothy)

Episode 102 - Join us as we venture to the very edge of the world to Scotland's most isolated bothy, situated far out on the Cape Wrath Peninsula. We spend 48hrs living at this remote tiny house in Scotland's northwest highlands and these are the struggles that we faced along the way! #nc500 #scotlandvanlife
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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS VIDEO
- 48hrs In Scotland's Most Isolated Bothy! 00:00
- Who are Gemma and Campbell? 00:10
- Preparing for our Cape Wrath camping trip 00:27
- What to pack for a three day camping trip 01:54
- How do we feel about this adventure? 05:08
- The journey begins! Hiking to Cape Wrath 05:25
- This place is amazing (most beautiful Scottish scenery) 06:08
- Arriving at the Kearvaig Bothy (first impressions_) 07:43
- Full tour of the Kearvaig Bothy (we were the ONLY ONES here) 08:19
- Time for a swim! (wild swimming on Cape Wrath) 11:51
- Exploring Kearvaig Bay (you won't believe what we found!) 14:15
- Our first night in the Kearvaig Bothy (we are ALL ALONE) 16:10
- Waking up at the Kearvaig Bothy (how did it go?) 18:25
- Hiking to the Cape Wrath Lighthouse 20:19
- We have visitors! Not alone anymore.. 21:41
- Wild swimming at Kearvaig Bay (this beach is beautiful!) 22:04
- Last night at Cape Wrath (full reflection) 22:20
- Leaving the Kearvaig Bothy (did not go as planned..) 24:11
- bloops 25:44
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[@melindafisher1584]

Loved visiting Scotland five years ago. I want to go back!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad to hear it 😁 especially these remote places! This is one of our favourite spots to visit as well as it was just incredible

[@hughtempleton8640]

Wow , absolutely beautiful views . What an amazing place. That wee bothy just looks like a dream location . ❤❤❤

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@ayersrockwhere]

Absolutely fabulous adventure that

[@highlands2hammocks]

It was so much fun 😁

[@paulharvey9149]

I'm so glad you got the first night there to yourselves - it looked absolutely magical!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Me too! It was incredible 😁

[@pollypocket2081]

Thanks for sharing these beautiful remote places that some people will never get to experience 🦋💖

[@highlands2hammocks]

Our pleasure 😁 it is why we love to document these adventures

[@bonniechops1]

What a place!, who would've thought that we had white sands and clear blue sea in Scotland ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@highlands2hammocks]

Absolutely! Scotland definitely has the most beautiful beaches we have been to 🥰

[@user-cs8sx3fi1y]

Congratulations, I was quite satisfied and yes I liked it a lot.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@mandingo91]

The dragons den is calling the bottle rope i think 😂

[@highlands2hammocks]

Next season incoming 👀

[@billyharden9316]

Woooooo.ghosties 😂👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha luckily nothing went bunp

[@timjohnson67]

Love you guys. Brilliant vid. Stay safe.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😁 you too!

[@munromobile6539]

I have always wanted to spend a night in this bothy, one day I hope to be there, thank you for this video.

[@highlands2hammocks]

You would love it 😁

[@kathleenwragg8]

What a fantastic place. We stayed in a bothy once, on the top of the Cheviots. It was an old railway carriage, the weather was awful and we were so glad of it. It was the last night of our walk along the Pennine Way so we left some supplies, tea bags, sugar, stuff, like that for anyone else who may have needed them.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aw wow that sounds so lovely ☺️

[@jlamuk]

My wife and I walked to the lighthouse from sandwood bay a few years ago John at the Ozone cafe was an absalute legend

[@highlands2hammocks]

It’s such a beautiful place 😁 and yeah he is lovely’

[@ian_cole]

That was a tantalising view of what we missed on our visit to Cape Wrath mid-June last year. The ferry didn’t operate for several days because of the weather, and when we did use it to get to the lighthouse we only got occasional views of the cliffs and the sea through gaps in the mist. Now we see what it looks like in good weather it really does look stunning.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah we got so lucky with the weather in this trip 😁

[@davidalexander287]

I walked in to Kervaig as part of the Cape Wrath Trail before heading for the Lighthouse. Stayed in that little room. It is amazing to be on a beach that onlybhas your footprints. Many comments suggest you wish to stay and since it is free join the MBA so they are funded to continue this great work of maintIng the Bothies.

[@highlands2hammocks]

It is incredible! Well done for doing the whole trail 😁 absolutely! It’s a great charity to support

[@alannorman1773]

I really loved this film and wanted to thank you Campbell especially. You talked in the film about about appreciating everything and not taking what we have for granted. That really resonated with me. For the past 2 years I have been a stroke survivor and I am currently laid up recovering from a knee replacement. Having gone from the most outdoorsy person to this in the past 2 years is no fun. Also my van goes for it's MOT next week so who knows. Anyway I loved the film and have just cleared my head with a walk along my road. I love your channel guys. You are fun and inspiring. Hopefully I can get out in van soon. Two weeks till I can drive, fingers crossed for the MOT ❤. Keep living and loving life ❤.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you Alan, I am really sorry to hear you have gone through that. Really hoping that your van passes and that you are able to get out and explore 😊🤞🏼

[@alannorman1773]

@@highlands2hammocks MOT passed and plans being made. Have a good week and safe travels.

[@johnorrells3797]

Use to be a van that did a taxis from the ferry to the lighthouse , it was merc van, I think the springs were shot. I wonder if the van you walked passed was it!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha it might have been that bus!

[@TheseWildJourneys]

Awesome adventure! (Also, sign us up for the bottle rope trial! 😂)

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha thanks guys! 😁

[@toobydude41]

What an enchanting adventure. Heartfelt too. Loved your little speech Campbell @17:22. Yeah I wondered what if other nomads came along and trudged in on you? Thanks for the glimpse of the lighthouse as well. You do recall I have an affinity for those things ;) LOL at the end! Midgies...I don't believe we have those in the states. They sound worse than mosquitoes!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Scott 😁

[@suebrown2238]

Ahh awesome catching up been in Majorca, alcudia for the last 2 weeks ☀️☀️☀️

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hope you had an amazing trip 😁

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Amazing vlog. Stunning scenery and a peace of tranquility. ❤

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😁

[@user-iz1iz3qm9i]

This sort of thing should get more views

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aw thank you ☺️ glad you enjoyed it!

[@eddy3093]

Fair play to the both of you for making that ferry, that was some run!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah it was not fun first thing in the morning 🤣

[@000caro555]

Brilliant absolutely brilliant. X ❤

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😁

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Stunning place. No one would find you there for year's if the bothy bone crushrr got ya...😅 x

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hahaha very true but thankfully our mouldy jumper protected us 😆

[@lindao1327]

Beautiful video! ❤

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you!!

[@rogertaylor2924]

Nice one...well done both!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Laura-sk5gx]

Aww loved this 😊

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😊

[@grahamjones5379]

Brilliant thanks so much were saving for a moter home 'were safe hard now thanks 😊

[@highlands2hammocks]

Excellent! Here is to your many adventures 😁

[@isking1715]

Loved this one guys! How lucky you were with the weather. I've only seen this area through breaks in the mist 😂

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hahaha we sure were! Would have been such a different trip if the weather turned sooner 😆

[@steveworthington930]

Aye, a special place Kervaig. The place has been gentrified, lined out with wood paneling, must help with insulation. A freind,s ashes were scattered by the gable end, a fitting resting place.

[@highlands2hammocks]

It sure is beautiful! Guess it’s had a face lift recently due to usage ☺️

[@craigwilliams4161]

Wow a magical place and adventure. It was a real treat to watch this vlog 💙💙💙

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BMW7series251]

Oh Wow!! Where can l get a ''bottle rope''?? Enjoyed the video Guys. Thanks.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha coming to all good beaches near you 😆

[@billyharden9316]

Are you having a midge stew.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

We might as well have 😂

[@munromobile6539]

Subscribed !

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks 😁 welcome to the gang!

[@komocka]

Ben Alder Cottage Bothy (also known as McCook's Cottage) is said to be the most remote of Scotland's 83 bothies.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Ahh interesting! Will need to go there next 😁

[@Mel.H_]

@24:44 Ah!! I saw this on IG! Great job you two!!❤😂🎉

[@Mel.H_]

**Silly not stupid❤

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you!! 😁 haha glad you enjoyed it!

[@rogermadeley7413]

Sandwood Bay is a great place to hike to and spend the day or even camp.

[@highlands2hammocks]

We visit there in next weeks video 😁

[@rogermadeley7413]

@@highlands2hammocks Brilliant...it's a magical spot that's for sure.

[@lindamcmahon3577]

We areso luck to live in such a beautiful little country and proud of it. Why would anyone want to go to another country our seaner

[@lindamcmahon3577]

Oops scenery is breathtaking, I have been up in that neck of the woods no place like it had family in Wick. Keep doing what you do thanx always enjoy. Peace and happiness ✌️🙂

[@highlands2hammocks]

Very lucky! Especially when the weather behaves like this for us 🥰

[@johnorrells3797]

I spoke too soon, a still transport to lighthouse!!!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah there is a bus you can get but we decided to walk it 😁

[@dane5896]

In southern New Jersey, USA, we are invested with ticks. #HateTicks🕷🐜

[@maryverhoeff50]

Bottle rope......😂😂😂.....Great commercial of your invention 👍😅

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha thanks I’m in dragons den next week 😆

[@maryverhoeff50]

@@highlands2hammocksWouldn't that be funny, love to see their reactions 😄

[@christine4711]

I’m 68 and I want to visit Scotland but I still need my motor home and cheap motor home lol

[@highlands2hammocks]

You will love it! Just go for it 😁

[@Dutchmore]

Bothy life ! 🙂

[@highlands2hammocks]

For sure 😁

[@hiking4nature807]

Love it there, got eaten alive by the wee beasties though. Great video

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😊

[@rileyhoffman6629]

Gorgeous. Impressive how easy and safe bothies are. What if a bothy is already occupied? Is room made for everyone?

[@highlands2hammocks]

Absolutely! We always pack a tent in case the bothy is full and we need to camp outside but you can usually squeeze in where you’re not invading on someone else ☺️

[@jecz83]

You couldn’t have posted this at a better time, I’m contemplating a camp here in 2 weeks when I am in the area, do you know if dogs are allowed on the ferry? Another great video guys 🙌

[@highlands2hammocks]

How exciting! You are going to love it ☺️ you can take dogs on as there were two on our ferry across

[@jecz83]

@@highlands2hammocks thanks for the reply, that’s great that’s just swayed me 😂

[@billyharden9316]

The midges are murder.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@highlands2hammocks]

Absolutely!

[@ourlittleworld2022]

Hey a fellow Scottish here this video was magical to watch never mind experience! We are just starting our channel hopefully to be able to do these kind of adventures but with our 1 year old. How did you learn about editing and the best way to vlog etc? I feel if I learn how to edit I will know what I need to capture if that makes sense but don't know where to start 😢. Our van hopefully will be built in the next month or so maybe see you out there one day 😊

[@highlands2hammocks]

It is the best way to document these beautiful moments in your life 🥰 we learnt through the Lost Creator Academy course and a lot of practice! You can read about the course here - highlands2hammocks.co.uk/lost-creator-academy-review/

[@ourlittleworld2022]

@@highlands2hammocks thank you so much! It definitely is, so much memories to look back on in the future 🥰

[@bertkelly7650]

LOL, you sure showed that tick a thing or two.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha only way to deal with it! 😂

[@christine4711]

👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

🥰🥰

[@juliaproom6746]

Just wondering, do you think the midge bracelets did anything?

[@highlands2hammocks]

I think it’s hard to completely get rid of the midges but there is a strong citronella scent from them so it’s surely helped a bit 😁 we’re going to continue using them anyway!

[@carybarrettwildlifeandtrai3261]

What’s the map thing your doing ??

[@highlands2hammocks]

We are producing a map to pair with our destination NC500 book 😁

[@guderian7795]

What is a "Medgee", some kind of bug, like a little fly or mosquito? Do they bite?

[@highlands2hammocks]

It’s a small insect that causes untold misery around the highlands 😆 think mosquito but 1000x as many

[@guderian7795]

@@highlands2hammocks I feel your pain! 🤕

[@garybryant6148]

Was there a potty?

[@highlands2hammocks]

Nope ☺️ just the great outdoors!

[@garybryant6148]

I would love go to Scotland my ancestors home. I am half Scottish and half Irish.

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

We've made a decision, we are going to have to stop watching your vlogs effectively immediately, as we cannot fit in, all of your great suggestions of places to visit, as Sharon's visa is only for 2 yrs and 9 months 😅😅😅. Seriously, we are sooooo going here, thank you for the share, such a great vlog, one of your best. BTW, how do we get that link for the bottle rope 😂

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha you will just need to extend your trip indefinitely 🫣😆 thanks for watching guys! We are glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@ryanpostlethwaite9147]

Too many adverts stopped watching

[@highlands2hammocks]

Unfortunately we don’t get a say in the number of ads KZbin shows on our videos ☺️ you can watch it ad free if you pay for KZbin premium

[@ryanpostlethwaite9147]

@@highlands2hammocks I think you do