52: The Scottish Isle | Lime Rendering Stone; How We Disguise Starlink; Creator on Rise! Scotland

We apply traditional lime render to the cottage's stone walls by hand. We decide to blend in our new Starlink platform using stone and moss and Moss Mountain is born! We discuss our upcoming 'Creator on the Rise' promotion by KZbin.
Welcome to The Scottish Isle. A 'fly-on-the-wall' channel 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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[@TheScottishIsle]

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[@daveyscraftsblacksmith2504]

if you guys ever want another pair of hands, i would love to come and help. dont have to pay me, just feed me. I can deal with rough or frugal living. i have a cat and border collie. blacksmith forge, can do wood work metal work, gardening. ex army who just wants to escape the modern slave system.

[@glennwing4214]

I know it must have been a difficult decision to make about rendering the wall, but I have a feeling you won't regret it. Dark rusticity, no matter how charming, can get old during the long winters. The lighter version will help lift your spirits, I'm pretty sure. I'm not convinced crofters replaced the thatch on the roof every year. In other parts of the UK, thatch lasts up to 30 - 40 years, depending on the material used.... The rocks hiding the Starlink "cairn" is a brilliant solution. Congratulations on the increase of subscribers - you definitely derserve it! Have a great week.

[@TheScottishIsle]

I've read from more than one source that around these parts, it was indeed an annual chore to replace the roof! 😭 I don't know if it's the damp conditions/peat smoke/rushes or heather thatch/plain tradition, but there are eyewitness accounts from the late 19thC right to '60s! You're right about more normal thatching, though, it lasts decades. How we'd love to rethatch this old girl. Thank you so much for commenting and watching, it's great to have you with us. Kx

[@suebailey326]

I have been watching your videos since the beginning but have been unable to comment. They are great! My mum was from Scotland and told many tales of growing up out of town. Your videos have explained and brought to life many of the things she told me of. Well done both on your decision to take over the island and do the necessary work. Love the idea for the Starlink platform. As you say it's the only flat land. Can't wait for the next one x

[@JanisTilyard]

Congratulations 🥳 on your “RISE” and KZbin help. Always lovely to be lifted up. ❤

[@barbarahalkyard1901]

Ignore negative comments. Remember they only come from negative people.Your doing great .Good luck and good health to you both.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Of course, you are correct. However, the abuse (for it is abuse), which comes our way for doing nothing more than sharing our life on KZbin beggars belief. It's a tiny percentage of people. In fact so small that they really do not warrant any further discussion. But still, some people are just incredibly mean-spirited and clearly angered by what we do here.

[@barbarahalkyard1901]

​@@TheScottishIsleThose people. Are not worth a second thought. They obviously live sad litle unfulfilled lives.With no ambition. Who think the world owes them a livining.And blame everyone else. For their own failures.Keep smiling.❤

[@gilien521]

@@TheScottishIsle Doesn't matter what we try to do in life, there will always be negative people. Some people, it seems, live to criticize and be mean spirited !!

[@gwencrosswhite9329]

I love Moss Mountain. It looks brilliant!!! So it seems you’re going viral. Very well done 👍

[@bertieboo]

No surprises re the increase in subscribers x i enjoy you guys because its simple, real and incredibly gentle.

[@mareef9617]

Love the render, it really will lighten and brighten things up. Nothing worse than winter gloom.

[@joanmoss9371]

Good for you, many like me enjoy peaceful nature and wholesome quiet viewing.Have watched the lot from day dot.🎉

[@patriciacolie3895]

You are a lovely couple! Congratulations on all your success!

[@noisyocean7371]

Congratulations ❤. You’re my favourite channel, keep it up. The stunning beauty of your island is just magical.The cottage restoration and keeping it original is truly a labour of love.

[@annestevenson8944]

I'm in Canada so it must be world wide ❤❤

[@JTTW1455]

Speaking of tea, I miss seeing you in the kitchen! I love watching you cook or bake.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Katie is back in her kitchen in Episode 53. this should be available to watch on Sunday night (GMT).

[@rebeccanicoll2550]

God is sure blessing you! Thank you for all you do and share with us.

[@mamanonagan]

This is exactly how I found you. KZbin highlighted you on my feed in Massachusetts, USA. I am so glad they did! So happy to have found you. Also, I love your Moss Mountain! Well done!

[@brendakilberg5727]

Moss Mountain blends in beautifully with the landscape! Congratulations on the growth of your channel 🌷

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you very much!

[@OffgridHambys]

Much love and respect to you both ❤️

[@teristeenhuis3223]

Congratulations to the both of you.. Much deserved in my eyes anyhoo.. I love watching you both, you are down to earth have a great sense of humor and seem like all together nice genuine people, keep up the awesome videos and I will keep watching ☺ till next time. Love from Australia

[@TheScottishIsle]

🤗

[@Carrick8986]

Like the rendering idea 👍 Great job ,looks very natural with the moss on the rocks around the "starlink mountain "

[@chrissiemorton4126]

LOVE MOSS MOUNTAIN

[@lovelyskull3483]

Moss mountain is gorgeous. Thank you for another fantastic video.🇨🇦

[@user-ld6uh8xe4d]

🎉congratulations

[@glynislaidlaw4064]

Greetings from NZ your Moss Mountain is a masterpiece, another wonderful video, congrats on your success, look forward to watching what you both are up to next, your channel is so enchanting!

[@judymcgovern8454]

Loving the walls in the cottage, think it will be much lighter for you. The stones and moss around the base of the Starlink look amazing. X

[@cherylandavies4626]

Kia ora from Birdlings Flat, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand!! I have watched your channel from the beginning and have enjoyed the journey alongside you. Sort of like Armchair Theatre, you do the work and we enjoy the adventure! Thank you! You both are doing a great job bringing us along with you. I love what you have achieved so far. Keep it up! Let the sunrise fill you with awe, and the sun and rain bring life to the land that houses you and the crops that feed and sustain you. May the outcrops of rocky crags and the forests of many kinds cause you to stop in your tracks as you breathe out your praise of wow! May the sea and land bring forth a bounty to you, and the setting sun enthral you as you rest from the works of your hands enjoying the ambiance of your hearth and home! Blessings to you from Cherylan xo

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much. Many blessings to you, too. Kx

[@sandrajack9703]

Moss mountain is brilliant idea.,love it 👍

[@57motherbear]

I love your Friday night conversations SO MUCH. You are both so honest. And calm. Keep up the good.

[@davefleming6130]

such a mind bending challenge you are taking on , loving every step you make, thanks for sharing this.

[@philiptaylor7902]

Loving Carn Choinnich nan Elon! Great to hear of your recognition by the platform, you deserve it.

[@gleynnugent9356]

Really enjoy your videos, and congratulations on your success, ❤👍

[@catherinemccollister2103]

Totally off topic. But your dresses Katie. I'm so impressed with how sturdy they are. You've worked in them throughout the channel. Nice to have quality items in today's churn and burn society. Cheers from Seattle.

[@melodygranny4883]

I agree totally! I love her dresses. Wish I could buy some here in MI

[@cynthiabruns7178]

The stones and moss around your star link dish look great, and congratulations on your you tube success, it’s well deserved.

[@allonesame6467]

my time rebuilding a stone field wall in connecticut, i found if i built up the faraway corner first with the squarest flatest rocks interlocking or alternating on each course, the wall was stable. Well done and beautiful!

[@annamariebeaty4206]

Congrats on your You Tube channel. Love seeing and learning how to do what you do to restore your beautiful home and land! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@beverlyethridge5084]

I love the rock wall. A German plaster where parts of the rocks are still exposed would look great. It is your choice and will still look great.

[@pitchforkcustom]

excellent seeing you use a crowbar to mix the mortar.. just thought yep, exactly what i’d do. ❤

[@kimberlycook5860]

Congratulations your channel is one of my favorites!

[@1713421]

Hello from Canada ! My mom was from Hamilton Scotland and my husband is from Cambeltown - so I was delighted to find you on KZbin ! You two are doing a fabulous job- thanks for sharing .

[@ruthmalin3038]

Electric fencing around the veggie garden.😊

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Hello from Brunswick, Maine, US.

[@patriceogrady9763]

Your stone and moss wall looks fabulous!!!!!! Well done!!!

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

A garden sprayer that you pump up the pressure by hand and squeeze the hand wand to spray the water would be handy for wetting down that wall. 🤗💖 You popped up today on my KZbin here in the USA.

[@mariapottery]

You did a wonderful job with the stones and the moss!

[@allonesame6467]

It's Feb 22, 2024 at 6:25pm Eastern Time in USA, only 3 hours since this video "dropped". There are 4.2K views, 980 👍, & 36.4K subscribers. Well done you lot!💖

[@bs6281]

You can see your hard work

[@melanievandelden3953]

I’m one of those that was just produced to you on the 16th… watched my first one and am now binge watching to get caught up… almost there. 😊. Congratulations on your current success!

[@sandimcdaniel2668]

Creeping Thyme will be perfect. Love Moss Mountain. Great job❣️

[@yvonnejenkinson9460]

So pleased for you both I am so glad you tube have realized how good your flogs are I am really enjoying them and absolutely love the scenery keep it up and congratulations 😊

[@joahnnaberti8897]

So happy to hear of your success with You Tube and so well deserved. You are so inspiring, remiding us all that you just have to be who you are and do what you do, and we all benefit. Best of luck!

[@barbarawhittall2311]

Hello from Long Island New York just found your channel been listening since last night ❤ very beautiful the Hebrides!! So happy watching you both living the dream ❤

[@ruthmalin3038]

Thats a good idea make some nice walking sticks and sell them at an art fare.

[@isalennox-moore7213]

Love the way you've hidden the base of the Internet dish with the stone and moss. Well done. 👏👏👏

[@paulaharris4667]

What awesome news so going viral!!❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@roberta.k4213]

I like the moss and rock wall around the antenna,, nice job

[@nilawagner]

You popped into my feed on Tuesday February 20 and I thought, where have they been?? while doing a binge catch-up :) I follow chateau renos and DIY, simple living, country living and similar almost exclusively since 2018, and I've been particularly interested in Scotland for the last year. Congratulations and may you continue to grow and thrive in your beautiful home! Indianapolis, IN

[@bertieboo]

Hello from Paisley, dreaming of a wee place along the west coast of Scotland x

[@edieserrato2337]

Lovely video as always, I watched the tide come in as you were working on the moss and rocks. Your ideas always come to life in such unique ways. Enjoy your tea time, Watching from Michigan USA

[@leslieboetticher6557]

KZbin also highlighted you one day on my feed in Pennsylvania not to long ago and I’m so glad they did. I love watching what you’re doing and the scenery is so calming and relaxing. The camouflage coverup for your Starlink is brillant ❤

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

You deserve all the success you produce amazing vlogs, you are real and untainted by this plastic world we live in. Tnank you. I love your vlogs I hope you are noticing a great help with your starlink 😊

[@megmills4798]

The intro music is so soothing😊

[@gloriak491]

What a beautiful job you did with the rocks and moss. I can't wait to see the inside of your home once you two have it done.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Us too! Kx

[@texazred3845]

It's so cool to hear you guys doing so well with KZbin. I definitely enjoy watching your video and it has made me extend my stay in Scotland in my current UK visit itinerary (still in early planning stages)!

[@tommymckim8413]

Loving the show. Moss mountain looking good.

[@BrendaOsif-zk4fp]

Congratulations ❣️ Just think, I’ve been here since the beginning.🙂 Looking forward to your success.💚

[@ColleenBalliet-po4ki]

Girl, You have a strong heart and a strong back! I wish I could do what you do! I am old. I would love to do what you do. God bless you and your husband!😊❤❤😊

[@damienquirk1348]

We have been watching since Ep21 and are catching up with the back catalogue. Love what you are doing. Damien 47 & Iris 10

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you very much. 🤍

[@annettecalvin8412]

I have been watching your channel now for a few months. Congratulations on the KZbin attention it's well deserved! The absolute fantasy you live on your island is only a dream for most of us. The content is so beautiful & relaxing to watch. My only advice is to not give the haters & critics attention at all. Keep living that beautiful life just as you both are. Best wishes for peace, happiness & for the restoration God's to smile down on you! ❤😊

[@terryhenderson7089]

My grandmother told me that if you would take some of the lichen or moss and mix it into buttermilk tand then paint the stones with it, that would be a perfect starter.

[@aliciahorsepool4155]

You have made a lovey job on the moss mountain. I love your video's so much. It really is so beautiful there 🤗

[@terris6322]

Congratulations on your 'rise'! Im so glad more people will be able to find you!! And the Stone Mountain looks fantastic!

[@carolynking5897]

My husband and I really enjoy your videos. Might I suggest you put some type of identifying information in the title of each one. If we want to rewatch some, we cannot find it again. Maybe something like Repairing An Interior Wall or Tour If Our Home or Our Pet Sheep. Anything simple would be an assistance.

[@megmills4798]

O wow that looks really cool💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🙂

[@emtboss]

Well done on the starlink moss Mountain!

[@patrikwiberg4905]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪👍🏻

[@chrisjonesschramm5265]

I discovered your channel last weekend. I’ve just binged through all your episodes! Brilliant! I’m hooked! Pay no attention to naysayers!❤️

[@annehicks9992]

Well done guys. Well deserved awards coming your way ❤😊

[@blacksabbathmatters3365]

That plaid dress. The beautiful content. I just had to subscribe. Best wishes and love to you both from Northern California.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Yes, put yogurt or buttermilk on the stones that you want to grow lichen or moss on. 🤗

[@theresefloyd1316]

Moss mountain looks fantastic. I love your channel. Love your banter 💛

[@maryricketts8526]

Love the moss and rocks. Beautiful job. No lichen though...not natural. It'll be there soon enough.❤❤

[@gloriacoffey4651]

All good ideas ❤👍🏻

[@adelinefinlay1582]

Moss mountain looks great! Glad KZbin is acknowledging your efforts! 🤞for more subscribers

[@jcline147]

Great job with everything you are doing!👏👏👏

[@liesavillandre3481]

700, wow, that is great, they are interested in your channel the same way I am. Interesting area, beautiful landscape, and you are so natural and just doing your thing. So happy for you.

[@user-pp5qo7by9t]

Hi from sunny Nairn. Other great show good to see what you are up too. Keep up the good work.

[@liamperry7095]

Congratulations on your success Scott and Katie. Long may it continue

[@tripletgirl2484]

I really enjoy listening to your banter, and yes your skylink would definitely win best in show!❤

[@user-ti8bj3mp8l]

Love what you’re doing.....wall and moss mountain ❤

[@conniesheen546]

Absolutely enjoying your posts and how you both deal with new challenges. Love 'moss mountain' and the creativity. Hopefully the lichen will grow on the new stones, quite an artistic piece! Well done to you both. It's my down time watching your youtube channel. Keep it up. I'm fairly tight for money myself but very glad you have had a good response and now able to afford Starlink. Keep up the good work. Thank you for your videos!❤

[@EleanorGrinnell]

I've been viewing since the first episode. I am jealous of the spring bulb blooms as ours won't start showing up until May. Good job on the inside, tendering. I also like the rock and moss, making the satellite receiver not so conspicuous. Greetings from the state of Wyoming in the USA.

[@deangibbins5127]

Oooh Findus! Crispy pancakes with mince filling 😋😋😋😋😋

[@gilien521]

I'm jealous, my Daffs are not blooming yet and it's warmer in California, yours are beautiful and the crocus and snowdrops too ! They don't grow wild in CA either, every year I think about planting them and bluebells and every year I forget until it's too late 😬

[@Inga-zn6xi]

Very pretty, perfect peace🤝

[@geamevel]

I'm thoroughly enjoying your programme ❤

[@shelleycorcoran9514]

I love the rock and moss cover wall that you have started to hide the Starlink tower base! Great job Katie!! 😍

[@across2726]

Moss mountain ⛰️ looks fantastic. Congratulations on you recognition 👏 ❤

[@williambartsch4744]

It looks great

[@ginalou5774]

It does give me a giggle that you both always look quite glamorous when you’re doing your renovations 😂

[@TheScottishIsle]

We only have the clothes we wear. And all of them being vintage, they clean up very easily.

[@Harris70-70]

Congratulations on the recognition of your Channel by KZbin ! It is well deserved. Where you live is beautiful and you are both doing a great job improving the cottage and showing us some excellent footage of the island and surrounding area with some good banter thrown in ! Not forgetting your wonderful sheep and cats as well . All the best for the future on the island and will look forward to watching some more . Thank you for chilling me out , you have no idea how it helps after what is often a crap week in this mad world we live in 😊

[@nadineveitch5837]

Hope you didn't get any of those negative comments jeepers don't people have anything better to do! Congrats though it's nice to see your hard work get recognised. I can just imagine how busy people's summers must have been..ours are bad enough with a rural property.. hay making, firewood... oh and redo the roof!

[@iamshotty]

Great decision on the inner wall. I love that room. I want to climb through the screen and join you for a cuppa!! I won't be a bother and I'll bring finger buns 🤭😊'Moss mountain' is looking marvelous!! Congrats and well done to you both xx Teresa ❤🇦🇺