74: The Discovery of an Unmapped Ancient Burial Mound in Scotland's Wilderness | The Scottish Isle

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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[@yvonneward]

Hello you two I already do the subscription for you every month but how do I get presents etc to you does it have to be via your amazon wish list ??

[@TheScottishIsle]

@@yvonneward Yes, Yvonne. A PO Box is unjustifiably expensive every month. So this wish list is currently the only means of getting things to us.

[@yvonneward]

I’ve been on Amazon for your wish list but it says I can’t send it to We're sorry. This item can't be delivered to a List or gift registry address.

[@TheScottishIsle]

@@yvonneward If you are living outside of the UK, you need to log out of your Amazon account and then go to Amazon.co.uk. You then login again to Amazon at the UK address (with your usual username and password), and then you will be able to purchase gifts from our list.

[@yvonneward]

@@TheScottishIsle I live in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I’ll keep trying I’m not good with this kind of thing 😂😀

[@smiley9872]

Katie is the most natural and truest beauty on YT!

[@usernametaken6566]

True beauty deserves no comment. It is self evident. A beautiful couple. A beautiful landscape. I cannae wait for the fishing vid

[@johnikey38]

Today I'm envying the things you DONT have there, like - road rage, vandals, queing, parking, noisy neighbours.... daily life or rather the things that distract us from real life. I had an uncle that never owned a television, when visiting all you could hear was the ticking of the clock - he was always smiling and chilled out.

[@girlnorthof60]

I live in a very remote town pop. 400+/-. A few roads, basic services etc. Generally extremely quiet & neighbours respect privacy & peace. One guy occasionally plays drums in his house, asked me if I minded "the noise", said if anyone complained he'd understand & stop. Over the long weekend the town was very quiet. He drummed one late afternoon, I sat on my front bench listening, as did many others. In a larger area most would be irritated, but here it was a lovely performance. funny thing that.

[@lieuwina]

The kindness and generosity of people is amazing. Scott I love your chain find and Katie you and Shona have such a cute friendship, she followers you every where. Have a lovely week.

[@soniaclarke1171]

Looking forward to sheep shearing. Thank you both for such gentle videos, especially Shona in her arm chair.

[@LGCabin]

Lovely to see how grateful you were Scott for the gifts you received. The kindness and generosity of people is amazing.

[@scootche]

"... because I aam highly precautious... You know what I'm like" I do so appreciate both of your different but dry senses of humour. Thank you for being yourselves.

[@laura-fd8dg]

I would love to see you wash, card, and spin your sheep’s wool! Knit something lovely! Enjoying your videos, especially little Shona❤️

[@gjmiller138]

Catching up. The pic of Shona on her chair is priceless. I can see the wheels turning with the chain link find. A wind chime is a thought. Once again Katie brings natural beauty to the cottage with her garden that will surely blossom. Missed you all on Wednesday

[@damogranheart5521]

Dream catchers work! They are especially good for children who wake up from bad dreams. My mother recommended a dream catcher for my sister's little boy. She figured that it couldn't hurt. She put it up, and she was no longer having to get up four to eight times a night with her toddler. Worked like a charm!

[@saudilass]

Oh my goodness 😮😮😮 Whoever Jane is? That is an awesome gift to bestow on this fabulous pair and their gorgeous sheep ❤❤

[@southwife]

Katie's hat....magnificent.

[@Floralee2020]

Yes , And her dresses are so beautiful, I wonder if they are home sewed ? 🥰

[@victoriamyatt1709]

I just asked her that same question, about the dresses. I've just googled for ever to try and find something similar or a pattern to make one but I'm still searching.

[@Floralee2020]

@@victoriamyatt1709 it’s like a vintage style with half circle skirt, I love the opening in the sleeves 🤩

[@victoriamyatt1709]

@@Floralee2020 the sleeves really give it a unique look. Its kinda a skater dress but longer with a 1950s echo but the fitting of the bodice is very flattering. Spent ages looking at patterns online searching for something similar.

[@danaellis816]

I enjoy watching the two of you. Your easy, casual, playful banter is so candid. Katie with her drive to improve and beautify your home, Scott with your awe and wonder of all the new things you find so exciting. Katie, as a knitter, I'm curious about your plans for the sheep wool. Will you clean it, card it, spin it and make yarn? If so and you have any to spare, I'd like to buy some. It would be special to me to have. I have knitted items from Shetland wool, and Galway wool from Ireland and Icelandic wool. Just a thought.

[@marylyon1230]

I lived in Germany many years ago in the countryside with a cow pasture right outside my window. I watched them all the time and became a vegetarian after that experience. I can't be a part of animal cruelty. I really enjoy your interactions with your wonderful animals. Scott, your humor is wonderful.

[@cindyseverson9876]

Thank you for the entertainment once again! When you go on your walk- a-bout, wrap packers tape with the sticky side out around your ankles, cathces those pesky ticks and they won’t climb up your legs!

[@robynterrey7767]

Great episode. Can't wait to see the flowers in bloom.

[@glenysperry3421]

Such kind and generous people helping you out, blessings.

[@girlnorthof60]

🥳 YAY !!!! You did it... 40K subscribers 🥳🎉 HUGE achievement in one year! Onward & upward🚀 Congratulations Katie & Scott. ❤x

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!!

[@user-dt6tc1qr9d]

You two are so funny you really wind each other up and make us laugh ❤

[@LindaDavis-hi2un]

You are two gentle souls❤

[@katherinelittrell9689]

What a beautiful island! I can't imagine the peacefulness. Oh, to walk there daily whenever you wish. Heaven...😍

[@brookhall2728]

Really enjoying your blogs I watch you both just before I go to bed at midnight, love Scott’s dry sense of humour and Katie natural love for nature , you both are amazing. xox

[@annettemurielle]

Watching you building, planting, and watering your new garden I was admiring how much you've changed the little cottage in just a year. Inspiring what your vision and hard work can do.

[@beth_winegarner]

I think the only reason Katie wasn't whisked away by the Good Folk while standing on that mound is that the camera was on her!

[@janetjohnson373]

Hi Katie, I am totally impressed with your watering bucket. It watered that whole area and no refills. I enjoy your shows.

[@ianrawlins2231]

Loving Scott's artifacts of the pre-industrial Hebridean vernacular (I made that up) , and the mound. As ever, Katie doing a great job of transforming the cottage. It's a proper autonomous collective...

[@slave2damachine]

That old path would be a good place to metal detect when the bracken dies back

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Thanks to you both , for a very peaceful , productive , & informative episode. Love how you transformed the flower bed , stunning backdrop to your little chats . Those sheep have the best life ever . ❤

[@lyndamilligan560]

Katie is fab.....she is great

[@PhilEmerson-lu3uz]

Dr Martens boots.....The young ones and Alexei Sayle ...Flipping brill

[@usernametaken6566]

A beautiful couple, a beautiful island... I can't even complete the sentence. I am insanely jealous! Just please love and enjoy your BS free lives together. Love.

[@marykavanagh573]

So looking forward to brie and crowdy getting sheared.they just beautiful.little shone is a treasure.love everything that you show us a d everything you do on the island.keep up the good entertainment.👍💯

[@nadineveitch5837]

That mound is a real mystery, obvious clearing but you wouldn't think it would be that round if it was just where fill had been dumped or the like. Gosh that is so generous to gift the shearers, bet they'll make it so much easier. I remember clipping the horses and having to hold the 30yr old Arab's front leg out to straighten out his old man wrinkles so we didn't nick him! Fun times..that blimin hair gets everywhere, hope the wool isn't as bad!

[@sharongagne7413]

Hi Scott and Katie good work lovely show have an amazing time there. From me way over here on an island called Newfoundland. Best regards Sharon

[@katrinagibson6559]

The stone circle is for building a fire and dancing around naked in the moonlight 😊🤭🤭

[@southwife]

Scot's "No".....perfect.

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Scott, when you moan about little tasks Katie asks you to do, you should be called "Puffin" ... fits nicely with the boat😅

[@ChezzyCherry]

The possible Cairn is fascinating. It looks very likely. Perhaps a metal detector would go off if there was some metal belongings buried within the mound? Though that might make you more curious if it goes off haha. Totally agree with the sheep shearing, I hate seeing sheep thrown around too. Could watch lil Shauna in her armchair all day though! Looking forward to seeing the flowerbeds and irises 😊

[@christinehodge3608]

Irises in yellow ,would look great by the cottage, Katie you have some good ldeas,

[@lucielou7745]

Wow guys, not far off 50k subs! Amazing :)

[@wsherratt5159]

Hi Scott, you did a great impersonation- the thinker!

[@hanneliewiese3477]

The Iris plants are spectacular !

[@smiley9872]

aren't they though, magnificent!

[@damogranheart5521]

I did Google it, and iris are poisonous to sheep, goats, and cattle. Most don't like the taste of it.

[@glynislaidlaw4064]

Can't wait to see the Iris bloom and what comes up in your flower garden, wee Shona is just beautiful!

[@celi4887]

Can’t wait to see the iris bloom!! 💐

[@annehicks9992]

Another trade to add to moss tickler Scott. Fence post maker 😂

[@Harris70-70]

Agree with you Katie about Western Scotland being a good mix of beautiful coastline and mountains although Northumberland is another beautiful place to live . Shona is so cute , especially in her very own armchair , look forward to watching you shear the sheep . Also be nice to see your wildflowers when they develop

[@steveprice1014]

Katie got a mozzie bite...reminds me of the time my wife went to play golf...she came home very early and told me she'd been stung by a bee, where I asked & she replied between the 1st & 2nd hole...I said you're stance is too wide 😅😅😅😅

[@smiley9872]

I come from the True Crime Community, including the Drama and Crama (Crime and Drama) communities, OMG, such peace over here, I adore your both.

[@victoriamyatt1709]

Same here, love watching true crime or sewing, crochet quilting whilest sewing my own stuff. But when life gets to busy or noisy then videos like this with birdsong and tress, lakes and mountains are just perfect for winding down.

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️ Yes! Curiouser and Curiouser! How beautiful!

[@goossensmarianne5940]

That tune when Katie was making the flowerbed is one of ly favourites 🥰 And looking so lovely with the hat. 🌺

[@bertieboo]

Lovely hat Katie x

[@iamshotty]

The flowers will look lovely when they bloom. And Shona in the arm chair is just gorgeous. She's sooo sweet. Can't wait for the shearing episode. Thank you as always for taking us along xx Teresa 🇦🇺♥

[@melaniehoshall6942]

You might need to consider a jackhammer for the soil rather than a pitchfork. It must have been really slow going for farmers growing ground crops. Your front garden is going to be beautiful when it comes up! Hopefully the deer and sheep will appreciate it for beauty rather than dessert.

[@tripletgirl2484]

Lovely to see the island change. ❤🌿🐑

[@leanneclare3750]

Another great vlog with some different views. At least Scott gave a lot of thought about who he could impersonate. The stone circle(s) were very interesting. The Irises are going to be spectacular and look forward to seeing them. It must nearly be your first anniversary on the Island. The shearer was a great gift and hope to see you in an Aran jumper soon. Xx

[@greatlambrini8722]

I would have thought with the kayakers, you’d be more likely to lay cannon out than build a tea room. I got Katies Life of Brian reference.

[@terrybull1043]

You can metal detect the same area dozens of times and still find items I’ve been doing most of my adult life .never give up

[@skyeseaborn1170]

I love these videos.❤

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Katie and Scott, The Island sure is looking beautiful. I'm sure when all of the irises bloom, it's going to be a beautiful color of yellow across the landscape. Katie You amaze me, with all your inventiveness.That you have. When it comes to landscaping and creating. I'm sure the flower beds that you just constructed. And put seeds in will be beautiful.Scott That was really nice of you to make a little wooden stakes for Katie for the flower bed. On your walk in the meadow I guess you might say, the discovery of the mound with the circle of stones around it. Sounds fascinating I wonder what exactly might be there?... Also that would be great if somehow you could create a pathway from that spot to the cottage. It sounded like it might be a shortcut possibly? I so enjoy watching your videos each week. And look forward to the next one.

[@megmills4798]

Scott the short was so funny,,hello Katie Scott😊

[@lauraautry6992]

As each video goes by the more lush and green the island becomes. The bountiful of irises is amazing and will be so beautiful in bloom. Shona is precious and she fits in her chair perfectly 😁 ❤️🤗

[@annehicks9992]

Congratulations on 4k ❤

[@sallywatton2580]

Love it , a sheep with its own chair 😂❤

[@elizabeththompson6345]

Phil Harding would be excited about the old chain link. It could be an important national treasure.

[@chrissiemorton4126]

Can't wait...ok ....I will have to ,right?

[@loverizzato9081]

I love that Scott is a fellow goblin!! I save everything I find in the wild too!

[@amberleelane8292]

I think Time Team is still around and has a channel on You Tube. Would love to see what turns up with that mound! I enjoy your content very much! Thank you for sharing the many aspects of a simpler, not easier, but much more gratifying life.

[@lindagage7315]

Can't wait to see the sheering! Exciting!

[@grey-friar]

16:29 Glad that you don't cut that out. Gave me a big laugh.

[@megmills4798]

I think I may be able to watch😊

[@carolynstewart5825]

You two are amazing people. You have sheep as pets! You obviously care about them very much. This episode was fun to watch. The area outside the the cottage will look great. You deserve the gifts you receive. Good luck with the shearing!

[@razzledazzler64]

Sunny day

[@headron66]

Can’t wait to see the wildflowers appear. I hope the sheepy ba bas don’t look on them as a treat😂❤️

[@ValerieOakleaf]

If that chain could talk, oh the tales it could tell! And maybe it could tell you what is in the cairn.

[@LB-gr7gu]

So true.. I love ancient mysteries and that place is ancient.

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Your news beds are going to look beautiful against the white wall and the green patch of lawn ! ❤

[@dottiebaker6623]

Ah, Katie, you're a gardener after my own heart - there's not a straight line anywhere in my garden. Scott, thanks for walking around the mound. It really helped us to see it. Whatever it is, it's definitely made by humans. And as for the chain link, I vote for a chain mooring boats. As chain mail, it wouldn't be of much use - arrows would penetrate really easily. Thank you so much for making these videos. It's a real treat to be able to follow your explorations and projects.

[@KevinTaylor-kv2bj]

Katie and Scott your living all our dreams xx

[@7cColin]

Canmore (the archaeological database) mentions that a surprising number of stone structures were found in a 2005 walkover survey, including "a possible prehistoric roundhouse", which just might be your circular mound.

[@victoriamyatt1709]

My husband recommended your videos to me as he knew id love the restoration, scenery and wild life including the sheep. He also thought id love your dresses. He was right and i do! As i know your quite creative and crafty im thinking that you possibly made the dresses yourself. Ive looked through many videos to see if you mention the dresses or show yourself making them but can't seem to find any. Do you make your dresses or use a pattern, if so, which one if you don't mind saying. (Im thinking that the dresses all come from the same place/store/pattern as the sleeves have a similar slit style.) And also i would love to see you knitting or crafting or sewing. Thanks for the great videos and peaceful music.

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

This is becoming one of my favorites to watch can't wait to see sum drone footage of the island what an amazing place. You hav alot of exploring to do lol I'm actually starting to understand your accent lol I luv listening to both of you. And watching you learn as you go. Can't wait for the next video, Scott cracks me up an Kate just aggs it on 👍

[@bs6281]

Slabs make it easy to get to front door. I've seen where they made a curvy path with slabs by cutting them at the curves, that way still have a smooth path to your front , and can Easy tra sport goods

[@andrewoliver5222]

I 100% think you should have a museum Scott also I was thinking about all the old pottery you could make a mosaic picture like all glued onto a mount and hang it up in a frame

[@joannesands2073]

My father always says 'Read The Destructions ' 😂

[@georgebaird8805]

Alexa Sale classic.

[@ishka28]

Everything is looking lovely and cared for.

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

Love that you are so good for your animals ❤❤ I have 12 ducks myself and treat them like pets, they swim in our moat. And I know their character, they are like my children

[@girlnorthof60]

I love Ducks... but seriously, you have a MOAT?! I'm so jealous... Ducks in your moat... heaven 😍

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

@@girlnorthof60 I live in a medieval castle 🏰

[@girlnorthof60]

@@aruvielevenstar3944 🤩

[@megmills4798]

That fern is incredible

[@mandymccartney6894]

Omg you need that boat it would change your lives. X

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Have you ever watched The Detectorists? Its one of my favourite TV series. I think it's your sense of humour too. It's on BBC iPlayer at the mo 😂

[@TheScottishIsle]

Yes. I (Scott) absolutely loved that show.

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

@@TheScottishIsle I can see that especially when you mentioned the XP Deus 😁 it's just so cleverly written isn't it 🤣 bloody masterpiece

[@whiskeycook3323]

Thanks for the visit

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

It is amazing how beautiful it is 🌳🪵🌿🌱🌲⛰🪨🐑🐑🐑

[@andrewmason7207]

great show as usual . days fly by in the city. cheers guys

[@barbohanley3882]

Great video,from PrinceEdwardIsland,Canada ,Shona is cute❣️

[@goossensmarianne5940]

Call Time Team 😃

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you

[@francesjanelongley2002]

California poppies are beautiful for a short time. They will look lovely with the blue lupine. Central coast CA.

[@rogermcglaughlin3854]

"......and every where that Mary went......"

[@girlnorthof60]

"...the lamb was sure to go" 😁

[@Toni-rp3hs]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 You pair are a pleasure too watch. Just a thought would conduit help with the lead for the outdoor internet thingi. God bless🙏

[@bjbutton57]

Ohhh!!! That gate reminds me of the Masonic symbol! All that is missing is the “G”.😱

[@TheScottishIsle]

Yes, this hasn't gone unnoticed.

[@PhilONeill]

Excellent barra control x

[@TheScottishIsle]

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