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@beverlyethridge50849 күн бұрын
So still and peaceful. ❤
@LB-gr7gu7 ай бұрын
Katie's game face when she has a critter show up on the game cam .. PRICELESS.. you guys are salt of the earth!! ❤
@gjmiller1387 ай бұрын
lol, Im excited too to see the starlink and the critter caught on video, lovely stroll through McDonald history as well.
@lindahobster74807 ай бұрын
Sounds like absolute heaven. I’m 64 and my husband is 69 and we have dreamt of living like this all our lives but couldn’t afford it until now and it’s too late. Good luck to you both from an envious couple xx
@deedorothypapineau69207 ай бұрын
It’s never too late if you really want to experience the wonder.
@harriotteworthington31477 ай бұрын
Experience the wonder at any age, yes. But the body ages more quickly than the spirit! Recognizing one’s limitations is a wisdom to be learned… appreciation of someone else’s journey has its merits, too. I was blessed with a natural and full summer and autumn of life- at 66, the memories will warm my winter years.
@ruthmalin30387 ай бұрын
One other thing do think there are ghosts around you there?
@mihaelapopescu42136 ай бұрын
If we truly love our children, grandchildren and next generations then every effort of getting out of the ill system to return to a healthier life in nature, is required, my family moved offgrid 8 ys ago in rural Romania, together with my 75 ys old mom that worked hard with us ,we planted thousands of shrubs and trees on our land and the deforested hills around us, build several buildings with cob, garden, collecting water from all the roofs, in two ponds, we help aged villagers as often as we can, organize an annual nearby forest cleaning with volunteers and more..Never give up, city brothers and sisters, no matter the age, the money , we need to shift this together..❤
@megmills47986 ай бұрын
Never to late you can do it🤍🌟
@marinagauthier45977 ай бұрын
Katie you had said a MacIsaac lived in the cottage. I chatted with family and my dad had often said we were from the Isle of Skye. My ancestors came from Scotland to Newfoundland and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia coal mining. We are of the Clan Ranald, MacDonald of the Isles. Now I have to go to Scotland AGAIN!
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Yes, there were lots of MacIsaacs, all around this area. Time for a visit, indeed! Kx
@mamanonagan7 ай бұрын
I have a similar MacDonald ancestry lineage taking them to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and eventually to Boston, Massachusetts. Have never been to Scotland but it is on my bucket list for sure. Just came upon your KZbin channel and am captivated.
@moelassus7 ай бұрын
That old garden bed looks so much better and I see you got rid of the old freezer too. Congratulations on the arrival of Starlink! Precious cargo indeed, Katie! Can't wait to see how it works for you. BTW, absolutely LOVED the mainland walk and the old kirk. I love exploring places like that. Cheers to you both.
@alundurbridge38807 ай бұрын
You’re near the White Sands of Morar. You’re very lucky to have that area as a backdrop and your island home has tranquility in abundance. Wish I was there.
@meryle.hawkins8807 ай бұрын
Love the handbag
@beverlyethridge50847 ай бұрын
This is so still and peaceful.
@BarB2-90Nine7 ай бұрын
The things you can find on the shore from the ocean giving up her treasures; I also love stones/rocks shells & dift wood It’s beautiful
@carolynstewart58257 ай бұрын
WOW! So much to see and discover. Who is responsible for the graves and old buildings? This is history from beneath. The scenery at the beach was outstanding. Thank you for sharing that with us!
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Well, the newer church will be responsible for the graves, but I read that the ruin/land isn't actually owned by anyone. Kx
@patriciacolie38957 ай бұрын
She is a beautiful woman…. God bless ya
@marionbartley2147 ай бұрын
Hello katie and Scott, Thanks for sharing this video with me and others. Nice scenic views of the island. Looking forward to your next video.
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Yes, there were lots of MacIsaacs in this area. Time for another visit, indeed! Kx
@liamperry70957 ай бұрын
Its great that you've got a Pine Marten as a regular visitor. Despite all of our stays in cottages up and down the far north west coast we've never managed to spot one, even on our trail cam. Keep showing the trail cam footage in my opinion please.
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
We will! Kx
@infantteacher17 ай бұрын
So delighted about Starlink. Wonderful news.
@camf537 ай бұрын
So beautiful! I wish you guys were able to have visitors! Your island looks like a dream! I’m sure it is hard at times though! I can only imagine the feel of history there. It looks so spiritual to me!
@diannacatesdunn7 ай бұрын
May the Starlink be with you! Congrats!!!!
@jenniferfarrah31347 ай бұрын
Loved seeing the old Kirk . Very interesting , & all the old gravestones , lots of history there . The white frost on the grass was beautiful , how lucky you are , the peacefulness . Thankyou for sharing 😘
@duncanbrailsford69037 ай бұрын
Hi guys. Think a few videos ago i heard a Raven but unsure. Would recommend the free Merlin bird ap if you do not have it. You can switch on to hear and identify a bird. Probably the 95th person to mention this if so apologies. I will go back in my corner. Keep up the good work.
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
You are the first to suggest it, sir! Thank you. I'm downloading it now... Kx
@tricial43307 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this magical place with us. I guess it's my family connection to Scotland, a feeling deeply rooted in my DNA, but, I certainly have a longing to visit Scotland, very soon! The cemetery tour was especially interesting, that very ornate and old one, the boat in that armorial was very telling.
@SharynWilliamson7 ай бұрын
Lovely to see that beautiful old Scottish Kirk I came from Alexander MacDonald born 1772
@irenefitzpatrick64807 ай бұрын
How exciting now the starling has arrived. Loved looking round the old church. ❤❤
@irenefitzpatrick64807 ай бұрын
I meant Starlink!😂😂🥰
@mikepallister30377 ай бұрын
Wonderful to see such splendid beauty
@Skooty687 ай бұрын
Congrats on the reliable (hopefully) tinternet
@poleCat-h6f7 ай бұрын
cool!
@iamshotty7 ай бұрын
Beautiful historic graves and old buildings, I love history so it was right up my alley. Beautiful beach, and those razor clams would taste delicious with Garlic and butter. Beautiful. Gardening never ends! I am restoring part of my garden myself too and it certainly builds muscles 😄Love it. Thank you my lovelies xx Teresa ❤🇦🇺
@piatheiltoft677 ай бұрын
Congratulations you got the Starlink 😊
@sheilaabayateye15587 ай бұрын
Lovely thank you ❤
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@blupoppy6087 ай бұрын
really loved this , seeing the old church was super nice and the history of the land! thanks for sharing another great video with us.
@euanwaugh24927 ай бұрын
Wow, love the Pine Marten.
@heleneGelle7 ай бұрын
The view of the beach is the same as in county Donegal here in Ireland 🇮🇪
@beverlyethridge50847 ай бұрын
I would never get anything done. I’d be to busy exploring 😊
@Harris70-707 ай бұрын
Brought back some good memories of a holiday at Arisaig / Mallaig area . Beautiful beach and views of Rum , Eigg etc . Enjoyed your trip to the Kirk . If your post that was delivered was in England, I doubt if it would still be there when you went to collect 😬🫤
@VikkiHunziker-McLean7 ай бұрын
Love watching this. And the music so soothing. 🙋🏻♀️🇨🇦
@yvonneward7 ай бұрын
Absolutely incredible loved the Kirk so interesting I will never tire of seeing views and sights of Scotland 🏴 best move I’ve ever made , so much more to see and explore, thank you for taking us along with you on your island journey 😊❤xx
@clairedelune70577 ай бұрын
Fantastic news that star link is there! Loved the visit to the Kirk and the graveyard. But man does that half hour go fast.
@melaniehoshall69427 ай бұрын
The site of snow on top of green grass and crocuses pushing up is familiar and brought up old memories of being the first person in Maryland to take my shoes off in the spring and the last one to put them back on in November. I remember being barefoot, wearing a sweater, and seeing the forsythia in bloom and crocuses pushing up through the snow. I also remember playing with the snow on the grass with my bare toes. Thinking about it now, it's possible that I escaped appropriate adult supervision on occasion as a child. The water flowing under the ice on the rock creating air bubbles was a very cool effect and I ended up watching it several times. I suppose it reminds me of lava lamps in a way.
@wildflower13357 ай бұрын
I loved your message ❤️ I think we're kindred spirits. I had to laugh at "I may have lacked adult supervision" 😃 I'll be 75 in May, and I'm still lacking adult supervision 😃 Free spirits we are 😃
@lindagage73157 ай бұрын
That was so interesting!
@joffey12127 ай бұрын
Good evening to all
@hanneliewiese34777 ай бұрын
The sunsets, sunrises and the smell of nature are stunning here in South Africa (different vegetation/sceneries in different provinces)
@adelinefinlay15827 ай бұрын
It’s spectacular seeing the hard frost….
@andreahall60077 ай бұрын
Stunning ❤
@robertdonaldson65847 ай бұрын
I am fiddling "Swinging on a Gate" on my Violin. Hello from the rocky coast of Maine, US....
@Noonelson7 ай бұрын
i love your coats/jackets :) you two are living the dream. Bravo!
@mariedeyo73997 ай бұрын
Was nice to see you again, no I did not let the cheese age.. I dont have a place for it. I put it in saltwater in the fridge for a week . It was like white cheese but not like feta. It was harder. It was the first time I used liguid plant Lab/ Rennet. But I am planing more. Have you made cheese ? Hope you have a great week, see you soon. Take care ❤
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
I would love to make cheese, it's the reason we got Brie the big sheep...then we fell in love with her and decided she is a pet instead. But, if we do get a cow to the island, that will definitely be something I do! I really hope we will. Kx
@whiskeycook33237 ай бұрын
Must be something in our names Marie,that make us creative. I just make kefir cheese, it’s soft like cream cheese. It’s just so versatile. Today I mixed with an avocado, mashed,cannellini beans olive oil garlic bit of onion salt n pepper. I use as a dip or sandwich spread and fresh squeezed lemon
@marylyon12307 ай бұрын
Watch out, you will fall in love with a cow too. And if you do get a cow, be sure to get two, they love each other in special ways and would be so devastated to be alone.@@TheScottishIsle
@Rebecca_of_Oregon7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for taking us along on your trek. I so enjoy the history of places and you do a fantastic job of storytelling.
@marinagauthier45977 ай бұрын
When I was in Scotland we travelled to Skippness and took a ferry to Arran I thought the clouds touch the sea. I felt so close to the sky. We also went to Oban, a little too city for me but beautiful from MacCaigs Folley looking down. If I had only known how close I was to my own heritage there we could have went a little further LOL
@Vix-VictoriArt7 ай бұрын
Love the frozen snow and view at the beginning.. one of my dogs was watching and I could tell she was wishing we were there! 😂
@lauraautry69927 ай бұрын
This video is one of my top favorites and the beauty is awesome ❤️ thank you for the history. Each time I watch I want to visit 🤗❤️
@lorijones30897 ай бұрын
Thank you for the lovely videos, love seeing all the history of the Island. You two are wonderful listen to.
@JanisTilyard7 ай бұрын
Stunning beach scene. Thank you. 🙏 ❤
@brendakilberg57277 ай бұрын
The old ruins are incredible! The stories that are lost in time ... I was noticing your vintage handbag while you were exploring .. love it. Take care ❤
@KatyThompsonHaley7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing the beautiful scenery of the coast and the lovely ancient Kirk! Beautiful vlog! ❤🌿
@irmibullinger14217 ай бұрын
Nice explore today with all of the history! I'm happy you got your Skylink
@lieuwina7 ай бұрын
Such a great pity that they have not looked after the kirks and graves, I wonder who are responsible in this day and age of those old ruins. What a beautiful view. I have never been to Scotland and seeing your views of the Hebrides etc makes me want to explore Scotland now. I have always wanted to see Hadrian's wall, most probably now is the time to go. As before I was too far to go as I lived first in Rhodesia, then in South Africa, then The Netherlands, now that I have moved to the UK onwards and upwards to discover more lands. Katie's face when she saw she got something on the game camera was priceless and well done in getting your Star link, now that will be a game changer for you both. Have a lovely day and thank you for your beautiful videos. Katie you have a beautiful singing voice.
@mkats51027 ай бұрын
Nice to see you out and about again. That coastline is always so stunning. Congrats with getting Starlink, that will hopefully make your lives a lot easier.
@pitchforkcustom7 ай бұрын
handbag on frozen sand 👍🎉
@teamrail7 ай бұрын
What a great sight that box is at the end of the vlog 😊😊
@whiskeycook33237 ай бұрын
Great historical info on the old Kirk
@annettemurielle7 ай бұрын
I love how curious the sheep are, they have to have a look and see what's what. So cute. Katie, I would totally be looking in all the pools on the seashore. I love a good rocky beach.
@wildflower13357 ай бұрын
The beach, (do you get "San Dollars"? Beautiful round white flat shells. The Isle of Skye and on your Isle...Priceless!
@megmills47986 ай бұрын
I love snow drops and this cemetery is very cool😊
@staciecats78017 ай бұрын
I am so glad the Starlink arrived! Hopefully the installation will go smoothly. The scenery was fantastic in the episode and quite exciting to see the pine martin!
@user-nt8ck4zg4z7 ай бұрын
Thanks have a coffee when you are next on the mainland.
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you very much! ❤️
@elizabethfairlie82967 ай бұрын
I realised you are possibly off the coast of Mull. I have relatives there who look out to Skye. Absolutely magnificent spot.
@sixdaysdead6827 ай бұрын
Another great video keep up the good work and hello from Warrington
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Hello there! And thank you. Kx
@megmills47986 ай бұрын
Katie you have a lovely singing voice😊
@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws7 ай бұрын
You are so lucky!
@ginnyshayne27027 ай бұрын
The coastal areas of the northern Olympic Peninsula in Washington state of USA is very similar to your area. Mountains and sea, cold but not much snow in the winter. Temperate in summer with a few hot days. Scots settled here as shown by road names like Kirk, Reddick, Cameron, and Laird. Thank you for your videos.
@myownlittlehouse4717 ай бұрын
Hooray for Starlink! Lovely video. That old kirk was fascinating to see. Go, Katy -- excellent wood-splitting!
@joeboyle78207 ай бұрын
Magic👍🏴.
@stevegreenevergreen7 ай бұрын
WOO-HOO!!! I am so happy that you guys have received the Starling. I hope the set up goes well.I actually clapped when I saw the boxes.
@ireneslater-y2t7 ай бұрын
I would love to live like this! You lucky, lucky people
@deniserice1577 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining. Looking forward to the next episode 😊
@solascriptura18447 ай бұрын
Mallaig kippers…..best ever! Hard to find a good kipper in Australia…
@I.equitazione7 ай бұрын
Nice!!
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@PhilONeill7 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@jennifercopley16267 ай бұрын
I'm in 37 Celsius temperatures. At 8:30am everyone is rushing their dogs around to avoid them getting too heated later in the day.
@iansmith73697 ай бұрын
Hi just to let you know I really enjoyed watching your videos
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Ian. We hope you continue to enjoy them. Kx
@silviac2217 ай бұрын
You sing very well, Katie!
@TheGramophoneGirl7 ай бұрын
Would absolutely love to live somewhere like this, but prices are so high because it's more financially rewarding to rent out a cottage to summer holiday makers than have an actual person live there 24/7/365.
@Kelz-WelshKelz7 ай бұрын
I’d love to stay here. Ah peaceful 😊
@glennwing42147 ай бұрын
Is your nocturnal critter a pine marten? It looks too big to be a weasel. Katie, I don't care how old the song is that you sing - you have a lovely voice. Hooray, Starlink arrived!
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
'Tis a pine marten. We called it Martin. Kx
@elizabethduggan87937 ай бұрын
Hello….. Starlink hoorah!!!!! You deserve it…. Lovely filming on the mainland, beautiful crispy mornings on the island, was that a Pine martin on the camera? See ya soon xx❤❤
@niallkennedy237 ай бұрын
Hats off to the pair of you! Winter time must be tough on an island. Really dig the videos, making my jealous living down here in Paisley (so good they named it once). Great to see the progress you are both making and i especially admire the realism of the videos. All the best! and keep the videos coming.
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@sst63587 ай бұрын
Beautiful 💚💚
@whiskeycook33237 ай бұрын
Great video
@ruthmalin30387 ай бұрын
I've just found your lovley blog its wonderful. Im watching from salt lake city, utah in the usa. I think you should buy a metal detector someday it could be fun. Good kuck I'm looking forward to ti know you better😊.
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
Great idea! We'd love that. Kx
@avery03587 ай бұрын
Your garden apron is coming in handy already. 😁
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
🤍Thanks, Emmy! x
@deniserice1577 ай бұрын
Love your channel and thought I had watched every episode but I can’t recall it being explained how the quad bike is driven from the island to the mainland (maybe I missed one or two episodes). At the end of the day although I’m a little confused I love watching you both on the beautiful island.
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
There are low tides in which we can use an old ford across the channel, but not always, so rowing or kayaking is our main means of transport from the island to the mainland.
@stevegregson43577 ай бұрын
Brrrr looks freezing there guys! I’m in a welsh mountain cottage so know your issues but don’t think it’s been as cold here?
@s.kertanguy84337 ай бұрын
My dream, it looks so much alike Brittany, the rock I was living on. That's paradise.
@debraneilands11187 ай бұрын
Hi, guys. Are you going to get some chickens? You are so lucky to have an island all to yourselves. I am really looking forward to the renovation project and, of course, what you are going to grow.. and possibly a couple of fruit trees. 😊
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
We'd like to, but they'd require lots of protection from predators first. Kx
@mgrizz23867 ай бұрын
What a beautiful history lesson. Thank you. What kind of animal was it? Looked similar to a pine martin or weasel?
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
It's Martin, our local pine marten!
@sandynewman55337 ай бұрын
The hand and the ship come from the Clan Donald coat of arms.
@gloriak4917 ай бұрын
Thank you. You are very lucky to have the beautiful scenery everyday. I enjoy it through the two of you. Katie did you catch a fox?
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
A pine marten. Looks a bit one-eyed. too!
@gloriak4917 ай бұрын
@@TheScottishIsle I thought it looked one-eyed.
@euanwaugh24927 ай бұрын
On Scotland's rugged western shores, Where waves kiss land forevermore, Lies Morar with her silver sands, A place where heaven is at hand. The sun, a setting orb in sky, Paints sea with hues that never die, And there, the sands stretch wide and free, A canvas for dreams and memories. Each grain, a whisper of ancient tales, Carried by winds 'cross hills and dales, Sky, Eigg and Rum look from afar, At Morar's sands beneath the stars. 😉
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
🤍
@wildflower13357 ай бұрын
That is truly a beautiful poem!!! I'm wondering who the poetry is by...perhaps you?
@euanwaugh24927 ай бұрын
Indeed. 😉@@wildflower1335
@TheEggmaniac7 ай бұрын
Fascinating video. A wee daft point, because I felt hungry. The shell fish, like razor clams and mussels, you will find on your island, must be some of the cleanest and pollution free, you would find anywhere off the coast of Europe. Though I get your point about them being filter feeders. But other animals like fish, feed on them. Also the coughing you heard might well have been deer. I dont know how big your island is. But I remember once when I was in a remote part of Ireland, I heard what thought was someone coughing outside, at night. The next day my Irish host told me he hears a lot and it is stags making their stag noises in the night. Ive also heard a poorly sheep coughing in the night, which thought might have a human.
@louisestopford71147 ай бұрын
Another brilliant video Katie and Scott. I am thoroughly enjoying your adventures on the Island, so thank you so much for sharing. The wild life cameras are fab and it's exciting to see what footage you have caught. BTW What was that animal .. certainly not a deer??!! Glad that you got your precious cargo and that it's going to make so much difference to you ..enjoy!! Can I just ask what you are doing at the front of the cottage (apart from digging at the moment, I know)? Will you be paving it or is it to grow plants and veg in? Thank you again for sharing.
@TheScottishIsle7 ай бұрын
It was a pine marten! They're quite elusive, so it's great to see it. We'll be 're-wilding' the front of the cottage, somewhat. I'd love to have some wildflowers and more grass (goodbye paving slabs!). Just depends if the sheep eat 'em all! The slabs need to go so we can sort out the drainage anyway. Kx