We Rescue a Jacobean Cottage & Explore the History of Scotland's Highlands | Garden Rescue

Episode 63.
Welcome to The Scottish Isle. Think George Clark's Amazing Spaces meets Monty Python. 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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[@headron66]

My hubby is a builder, he works on lots of listed buildings, he was trained when young as a Dry Stone Dyker, cut his teeth on the walls at Plean Country Park, says what a bonus it is to get someone like Jim, a craftsman, to help with your wee cottage. She’s a Bonnie wee hoose that deserves the best. Fare chuffed that you got Jim to help you, thought I seen him in the background of your last vlog. Loved the wee story about ‘this old Croft’ Katie, beautiful piece of writing ❤️❤️❤️

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Katie, thank you for the beautiful message on building our lives and relationships together (partners, family, neighbours) with our Christian values as our bedrock and cornerstones. Amen.

[@judymcgovern8454]

Fabulous work from Jim, so good that he is showing you the correct way to do the walls. Glad he is coming back to help further, love the window sill. Oh Scott you are like me hate the thought of killing anything including fish. X

[@joyceglaister2086]

Hi Katie and Scott, A brilliant informative and historical episode. Loved the old photos. My paternal grandmother was born in 1875 and died in 1952. I am 83 and remember tales of travelling in a coach or trap pulled by horses, travelling by train was a luxury and home entertainment was the radio. What changes!!! I now have Wi-Fi, computers and ability to watch so much on television but we also need to appreciate the simple things. Thank you. 🐏🐑🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@judyholdsworth7096]

I’m in love with that window. The skills that man has are so precious. There is a good man. 🇦🇺

[@jacquelinesmedley7853]

“Home is the starting place of love, hope and dreams.” “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” “Home is where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends.” “Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling.” x

[@megmills4798]

Katie you are such a sweet soul to help😊

[@janetturner8677]

Glad u filmed his work. Hopefully that’s not a dying craft. U should document craftsman using old ways working on ur place!!! Win,win !

[@brenwyckoff]

Your beautiful recitation of the history of the houses, the spiritual connection you create between the service of the house and our human relationships among us is poetry ... a meditation and a prayer for us all ~ Thank you for that ♥

[@katherinelittrell9689]

I feel the same way. If I don't see it, I'm okay. Scott has a soft heart for animals. Me as well.

[@virginiabelt1342]

Love love the shot through the binoculars! More more - this American appreciated Scott’s perspective on fishing 😂🎉❤

[@lindsayblundall8140]

So great to have an experienced craftsman to show you the best way to renovate those bad walls. That slate sill is amazing, what a gift x

[@allonesame6467]

Bless Jim and everyone! The sill is gorgeous! Another stone settled. Bravo you two getting the 3rd water tank rigged. Good Times!

[@megmills4798]

The slate sill is beautiful😊

[@glennwing4214]

What a treasure your friend Jim is! The work on the window, especially the sill, is absolutely beautiful! Well done! I can so relate to the story about Olivia, doing what the young builders weren't willing to do. I had a small fan installed near my kiln, and they did a horrible job. I took it out and redid it so it worked well and looked good, and then showed them. I essentially said the same thing she did - if a little old lady can do it, you can do it. Their lame excuse was that "they weren't fan installers". I have so much respect for craftsmen who take pride in their work. Katie, your small essays are just wonderful. Have you ever considered making a book of them, when you have enough? It is much needed in this world.

[@jennifercopley1626]

Love the bird shots through binoculars. A fish is not 'only' a fish. I'm with Scott.

[@joanoneill381]

LOVED your beautiful monologue. Thank you for expressing such meaningful values that are most important for all of us…caring for each other and helping our fellow man. Jim is a treasure and lucky, lucky you for learning such a valuable craft from him. That slate looks perfect.

[@tdezyn]

Jim's a real gem. Bet you enjoyed learning and practicing your new found talent how to render walls. The slate adds natural magic back into the croft.

[@1sweffling]

I absolutely love your monologue beginning at 17.20. So very true. Wonderfully poetic and inspiring. Such a shame that these values are becoming rarer. xx

[@margaretannwhyte2116]

Katie,I love at the start of the program when your speaking also during the filming all those old photo of the people and their life.Both you and Scott are truly amazing yous are really a very hard working couple.Take care.

[@leigh7776]

I know I’ve said it before, but I really do love watching you guys go back-and-forth🥰 I am quite jealous of where you live🧡💜 I could watch a video of you guys every day!!

[@Maeceea59]

Ah those look like Canada Geese. They know we LOVE Scotland!

[@kenbrown5449]

There is little that approaches the wonder of seeing a real Craftsman (or woman) at work. That slate bit was just freaking Sweet!

[@megmills4798]

Jim thank you for your heart towards Scott&Katie helping and explaining to them😊

[@annmcgranaghan2131]

23:09 So pleased to see a master mason work. I am glad he showed ye whit tae dae. That piece of slate is beautiful . Dinnae fash! It will a' sort oot wi Jims' skill an' yours' as ye learn.

[@sunnyw4148]

What a beautiful and thoughtful gift. The window is stunning. Big shout out to Jim for not only doing that but walking through his thinking of stone laying, etc., and coming back to help with the load bearing wall.

[@katep23]

Fascinating watching another craftsman at his work. Thank you again guys for brilliant video.

[@myownlittlehouse471]

The slate windowsill is so beautiful! You're doing lovely work on that beautiful cottage, one step at a time.

[@chrisjackson9978]

Glad we will be seeing more of the stonemason Jim. Lovely job of installing the slate cill. Adds to the character of the cottage and his help on the gable wall, should help you repair the botch job that was made 50 years ago.

[@petershores]

Probably my favourite episode so far - seeing Jim help sort out the windowsill was brilliant as well as seeing you make progress with the walls! X

[@louiseswart1315]

I second "beautiful piece of writing". You are so in love with this croft. May you receive many more blessings in the process of bringing her back to her former modest glory.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@gjmiller138]

Your story telling is poetic and music to the ear. Your stone person made that window look like a million bucks. Nice job Jim. What a sock that other area is, who ever ruined that should never live in a stone cottage, glad to hear Jim is going to help you fix it.

[@KatyThompsonHaley]

Thank you for sharing your heart about Life and its trials strengthening us to help one another. So beautiful and so timely. Just what I needed to hear this morning to just keep going. May GOD richly Bless you back. ❤🌿

[@JannekeKimstra]

What a wonderful man your friend the stonemason is.

[@tripletgirl2484]

Watching your video is a lovely way to spend a quiet Easter Sunday afternoon. Jim has a good eye, steady hand and great skill! Blessings from Ohio, USA

[@Christoepier24]

Renovation is coming along great. Keep up the wonderful videos you do. You are an inspiration for those who want to reach their dreams.

[@davidprice1356]

The house is coming along great. Can't wait to see it done, as I'm sure you are too. It's nice to have these experienced professionals do the job. When we built our house we had the contractor do all the setting up, then I would do all the busy work like nail pounding, screwing, and clean up. Over the years we are losing those experts of the old ways and techniques, of building and refurbishing these old buildings.

[@Terragato]

Jim is exactly what I picture (and hear) in my head when I think of a Scotsman. Love his attitude and his work! Brilliant episode!

[@pennygregory5503]

What a beautiful story you tell about building our lives with individual stones. Thank You

[@nadenegordon7639]

I love watching you both restore the old home. That was once my dream, however, here in Australia stone homes are hard to find. I totally agree with you about the old Christian values of helping each other and the good values it comes with. Sadly life isn't what it once was, that's why the world is as it is. Maybe this lesson may have to be learnt again with hard times coming. Enjoy your videos, can't wait to see more renovations. Take care 🇦🇺 ❤

[@Ann-o5j]

Another wonderful episode. The slate windowsill is beautiful, Jim is a real treasure it is a pleasure to see a master craftsman at work. The cottage is starting to show its original character thanks to you, Katie and Scott you are doing a great job. I have watched your journey from the start and enjoyed every minute. Keep up the good work!,, Best wishes Ann from Downunder

[@blupoppy608]

Jim did a beautiful job, artisan work!! Looks greaat!

[@lieuwina]

The slate sill was an absolutely beautiful gift and 'Jim the stonemason' did a beautiful job and I must say the slate sill is just perfect the finishing touch and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it being installed and the finish was perfect, this is a lost trade and not many people are doing this trade today. Thank you for showing and sharing this with us.

[@barbaradavie150]

I love moss mountain. we had a a famous gardener in Sydney who loved the patina that grows on pots and she said that mixing a little bit of the lichen in with yoghurt would enable the lichens to grow on pots or rocks. Fishing! Yes! That will be fun. Also are there lobsters around? You'd need a boat to set the lobster pots, I guess.

[@markwantling2893]

Love the window sill ❤ as for fishing and eating nah buy it from the shops and don't let anyone kill the deer 😂

[@barbaradavie150]

I LOVED this episode. I thought Jim was wonderful. Your slate window sill is beautiful. Such a lovely large piece of slate. It's exciting to think that disastrous wall is going to be fixed and end up looking beautiful. What a great channel!

[@leigh7776]

What a wonderful friend you have 🧡💜

[@annehicks9992]

The window looks brilliant as does moss Mountain. We'll done for fitting the tap, but Scott , you disappointed me, I thought you were going to get into the tank to fit the tap and roll down the hill 😂😂❤

[@kimberlyllamas5804]

So sweet the way he calls you darlin

[@20thcentlimited]

This was a joy to watch a real craftsman at work, you are very lucky to have found Jim. Thank you for the video.

[@deeoh3708]

The sill looks beautiful.. The wall be just right now Jim has shown you the way... Such knowledge is invaluable.

[@7cColin]

ingenuous technique on the tank tap. Impressive. I'm kind of addicted to your channel! it's so varied and full of interest. So many others share your values and admire your grit and determibation to make your home on this island.

[@clairedelune7057]

That slate windowsill is perfect! It’s all going to so lovely when finished. Your history talk was beautiful and quite moving. I was shocked to see Canada Geese. They’re a long way from home

[@TheScottishIsle]

I think they were introduced to be resident in the UK a couple of centuries ago. Kx

[@Lkristina65]

LOVE LOVE LOVE The slate windowsill gorgeous. God bless you all happy Easter💕🙏🏻✝️‼️🇸🇪

[@KevinTaylor-kv2bj]

Can't wait until question answer episode xx

[@emtboss]

Marvelous video! Looking forward to the fishing 😊

[@rosschamberlain1823]

One can always tell when Canada geese are flying over. The entire flock will be shouting EH?! EH?! EH?! EH?! I'll paddle back across the loch now.

[@beverlyethridge5084]

Absolutely stunning job ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KatelynsAdventures707]

Lovely episode as usual Katie & Scott. Interesting to watch the work Jim was doing. So much good comes from the work you’re doing and the stories you tell. And of course your dry humour brings a laugh which is good for the soul. Have a good week 🙏💙🩷

[@mikekares-b8q]

Love the window sill😊

[@iamshotty]

Jim brought tears to my eyes. Reminded me so much of my beloved Father. He could fix anything. And those builders who did that terrible work over the door way should be ashamed of themselves. Disgraceful. God bless you Jim. And many Easter blessings to you both ♥Teresa xx 🇦🇺♥

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

How beautiful is that slate , & Jim’s craftsmanship . Loved watching him work , perfection . Your story Katie was so interesting , your voice is beautiful , you should do a podcast . My brother fishes , loves it , but I’m with Scot , I love eating fish , but couldn’t despatch it 🥲. But smoked fish is amazing . Your moss mound blends in very well now 👍. Great video .

[@JTTW1455]

The new binoculars are fabulous for filming close ups. The geese looked stunning. Thanks for the video.

[@lindagage7315]

Love your window sill, things are looking up! Looking good!

[@jgibbs6159]

Subscribed the second I heard your voice and saw your hard work - looking forward to sharing your journey.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Welcome aboard!

[@suzannehurley8787]

Thanks for the tip! I will check the podcast😊

[@catherinegowan1362]

We live south of Perth in West australia. Herring aplenty. Try Rollmops with your herring you will enjoy. Delicious

[@marilyn4098]

Thank you 😊

[@RuralSpanishRetirement]

You guys are really achieving something there, well done you 😊 really enjoyed seeing Jim work with the slate. The cottage will be awesome when it’s finished.

[@angelastannard1405]

Happy Easter to you and your sheep and cats 🐈 😻 I just love watching your videos from 84 yrs old widow in noth Yorkshire 😂😂❤XX

[@tinawelch3005]

classic!! a little bit of it all! thanks for making your adventures and comedy a available!!

[@carolynstewart5825]

Oh, wow! The wall and the window will look great in the end. Fresh food...do not look Scott! Is absolutely the best! Staying healthy could not get any better than catching your own. No, there is no need to shoot the deer...only the 'Posh Nosh' people would suggest that! Good luck with the tank and the wall above the door.

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️. HAPPY EASTER. Your cottage is becoming a fine home! So fun to watch the transformation!

[@kellyharrah11]

I don't know u guys, but after watching your videos from the beginning, feel like I do. I'm so excited for u to get your beautiful home fixed up they way u want it.

[@fredjcarss7788]

Love the wisdom of building together. Love your can do approach

[@whotknots]

G'day Katie and Scott, if the tank to which you installed a fitting is intended to be used for potable water, you might consider ensuring you use food-grade silicone as the sealant. In case you don't already know, an English school teacher named Lillian Beckwith also took on a croft in the outer Hebrides during the first half of the twentieth century while recovering from an illness. She wrote a number of interesting and entertaining books about the locals, their lifestyle and her experiences living among them when she too acquired and restored a Croft. In my opinion her books are well worth reading and Beckwith also wrote some fictional titles one of which is 'The Green Hand' which is one of my favorites. It is a story about a young Welshman who goes to Scotland on holiday with some mates and becomes strongly committed to the lifestyle of Scots fishermen.

[@olgamaksymiw7765]

I must say Katie your story telling can bring tears to my eyes. The island is so beautiful this time of year, you and Scot are blessed. I was wondering what is the name of the body of water in front of your property. God Bless you both. Peace Olga

[@sarcasticinfj5310]

Many thanks to Jim for his excellent advice and help! The windowsill looks beautiful! Much ❤ from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@LB-gr7gu]

Ingenuity.. that barrel patch 👍Your stone work is going to be amazing once completed .. thanks for the journey enjoy your day

[@susangotchy2887]

Oh I'm so looking forward to the finish of the room it's looking fantastic. What skills to learn at the hands of a true master. I'm so looking forward to seeing the fishing.

[@Lakemichigangirl]

Happy Easter to you. So enjoyed watching a true craftsman working what a good friend.

[@patriciacolie3895]

Katie, your words mean a lot! Thank you

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Happy Easter from Colorado! It's always a pleasure to watch a craftsman work. It's all the little things they do that they learned through years of experience and the rest of us are totally clueless about. It's a gorgeous piece of slate. You're putting your stamp on it. The cottage will become yours more and more. Eventually, you and the cottage will become entwined. Moss mountain looks very organic. Nice! You know what I love, but got fished out was plaice. I loved fish and chips made with plaice. You can still find it, but it's very rare.

[@philhallam2496]

Brilliant episode as always. Jim should start his own channel 👍

[@patriciacolie3895]

Thanks for the lesson and laugh!

[@laurelscott4466]

Thank you for that detailed description. I have to do the same thing myself & have been holding off, trying to figure out how to attach the tap ! ! Who knew I’d see the method from Scotland . ( Aussie)

[@tracebooks]

I cannot love this video hard enough, especially your thoughts in the middle, sister.

[@KatrinaMacGregor]

That slate sill is gorgeous. Now I want those in my bedroom because I love to leave the windows open and the wood gets damaged.

[@greatlambrini8722]

I feel just the same Scott. I couldn’t kill anything either.

[@LC-d5h]

Lots of folklore tonight❤

[@lauraautry6992]

A beautiful video ❤️🤗 thank you for sharing and love to both of you ❤️🙏

[@whiskeycook3323]

I think I’ll have a shot of cardhu whiskey and tip my hat to Jim for a beautiful job well done 🥃😋

[@nadineveitch5837]

The window sill looks so good, it's all starting to come together. Definitely lucky to have a Jim in your life! Nice to see the sun on the island but guess with it comes the tourists, sure must be odd hearing people out there!

[@jonathandodd732]

I don't have any form of constructive comment to make.... I just wanted to say that I particularly enjoyed this episode. A bit of everything !

[@Ian-xl2xf]

Your place will be stunning when it's done. It's stunning this now ❤

[@catherine3902]

Happy Easter. Great work on your windiw, the water tank and all the area around your cottage 😊

[@gaffysmenk]

Random comment alert.. Our walls are like yours, around 3ft thick. Around ten years ago we experienced a violent storm, winds were recorded nearby at 140mph. We kept our roof but you could feel the walls vibrating.

[@irmibullinger1421]

I loved this video a lot! I'm happy you got Jim to help with the window, it looks wonderful. Katie I liike what you did with the Starlink platform, it blends right in. Also thank you for the beautiful message. Happy Easter and God bless you both

[@Rebecca_of_Oregon]

Another wonderful vlog. I always enjoy watching the improvements to the Croft and seeing the ways you make-do with what you have at hand. I especially enjoy Katie’s monologues about the need to preserve the old ways.