Scotland's Secret Rainforest

[@alexv3357]

I've gotta say, as someone who's lived my entire life in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, you manage to capture the colour and tone of temperate rainforests like no other photographer I've ever seen. There's something about the deep green-grey and the fuzzyness of the grey sky that photos often lose, but you've got an eye for it, and I can't get enough of your videos because of it

[@-peyat]

i know! it's so accurate and nostalgic

[@fence03]

Agreed!

[@Carljouannet]

💯

[@obomasinladen]

No. Dude threw a dramatic Peter McKinnon style lut over his footage. This is not representative of what these places feel like in person imo. Way over dramatized and melancholy. Still pretty though

[@alexv3357]

@@obomasinladen It's not entirely perfect, and summer here in Washington is definitely brighter, but when I think about autumn and winter in my own backyard woods, they have exactly the dark grey-green this guy gets on camera

[@laius6047]

What an age we live in. Some guys is making documentaries of such a quality and they're there for everyone to see. Wow

[@FulgrimDragon]

I live in Scotland and accidentally stumbled upon one of these rainforests by accident. Was going a hike with my friend and we were walking through a normal forested area until it began to descend, and all of sudden we could feel an increase in moisture and temperature and all the plants and trees were covered in mosses, I just felt so much more alive. It was truly and experience.

[@Clan501-Scotland]

Dude. Scotlands forests don't just suddenly descend into rainforest. That's not how this works 😂😂😂

[@3tangle3]

"normal forested area " you mean a foreign imposed sitka spruce forest? The wonderful world of colonialism

[@nikkigraham7494]

I'm from one of these areas in scotland South . Lychan and mosses speak to me on a different level. Home.❤

[@hulking_presence]

@@3tangle3 now the scots are also oppressed nwords? 😂 The wonderful world of opression olympics

[@FulgrimDragon]

@@3tangle3no I mean like just normal non-rain forest area no spruces

[@randomchannel-px6ho]

The America-Scotland connection is quite physical too, the Highlands and Appalachians were once the same moutain range long long ago on Pangea, along with the Atlas range in Africa.

[@katierasburn9571]

Oh thats fascinating

[@Clan501-Scotland]

Oh god, here comes the distant cousins of Robert the Bruce 🤦‍♂️

[@MargotDobbie]

​@@Clan501-Scotland was about to say the same😅😅😅

[@laurenanderson7330]

@@Clan501-Scotland😂😂

[@NeckbeardIndustries]

@@Clan501-Scotland i'd take that guy over some cunt fae Timbuktu colonising oor hameland any day of the week.

[@dreichoutdoors5274]

As a Scot resident in the western Highlands, I usually cringe when i watch a non-Scot discuss Scotland's history and ecology, but you sir, got it 100% correct. Very well researched and very well presented. Best video i've watched in quite some time.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

You barely dodged the No True Scotsman Fallacy there 😄👌

[@atomosvrial1708]

Not really, he said that the rainforest once covered most of scotland and thats not true at all.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@atomosvrial1708 The way I heard it he said that’s what the Romans wrote but research shows it’s not the case so they probably just did it to not have to bother going there …?

[@scottfraser706]

It's such a beautiful land

[@dewdew80]

@@atomosvrial1708Are you talking about at 4:18 when he said it covered MUCH of Scotland's west coast?

[@pragmatica_fantasy3874]

Im Italian and I had the honor to live in Scotland for two years 2016-2017 working as a Nurse, god bless this land and their people.

[@adriannewebster]

❤ thank you for your work here

[@Maknorr-v8w]

It sucks living in Scotland. Move to Arizona best decision of my life.

[@potatoisgoodnotacherry]

@@Maknorr-v8w free healthcare though...

[@j01vno]

@@Maknorr-v8w must have stayed in Aberdeen 🤣

[@adriannewebster]

@@Maknorr-v8w free healthcare and education, a public transport system that works, drinkable, publically-owned water, a rich tapestry of culture and history, a thriving food and drink scene, lower cost of living and higher work/life balance, stunning scenery, a mild climate, better job security and protected employment laws, kind people, lower crime rate, culturally diverse. Yeah, living in Scotland is shite.

[@plymouthsuperbird8241]

I have always been captivated by landscapes like these, rainy, foggy forests that are in the northern hemisphere, they giva a sense of home, a place that you would want to stay and live in.

[@AidinRobbins]

Couldn’t agree more 🤝

[@snakewad123]

I just got back from the cairngorms in Scotland. Very remote. Absolutely beautiful . I'm from England . Trying to figure out how to move there.

[@Walkdplankfrank]

Tassie is like this

[@eleanorrigby7897]

​@@snakewad123 Is it safe for a single brown girl to move there as well?? I've always wanted to move to the highlands but I fear if it's safe and convenient for a girl to live alone 😅

[@Astra2]

@sunnynight6440 How?

[@hanna_maria]

i initially clicked on this video because i was so shocked to find out scotland even had rainforests. now i’m completely invested in restoring them and getting their natural beauty back when half an hour ago i didn’t even know they existed. this was an amazing video to watch! you got a new sub :)

[@deanbilly9073]

same haha, and i live in england

[@j01vno]

I live in Scotland, never thought it had rain forests? I think it just has loads of woods and rains all the time.... haha

[@craig6090]

​@@j01vnoLike most places we had more trees sure. But to claim we had "rainforest" is riduculous

[@1981Marcus]

@@craig6090 en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperate_rainforest

[@craig6090]

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[@MossyEarth]

Great video! Thank you for casting a spotlight on the missing forests of Scotland! There is a lot of work to be done and it is great to see Rewilding become more mainstream. - Cheers, Duarte

[@marlo714]

I was thinking about MossyEarth when he talked about rewilding Scotland ! You're doing a great work !🌱

[@applesauce_0743]

I was also thinking of MossyEarth while watching this video! Appreciative of everything that you folks are doing over in Scotland!

[@Joe-uv9jo]

My beaver brothers 👊🏻

[@godlikee187]

@@marlo714same

[@thegreenmage6956]

Love your work Mossy Earth 👍

[@Shmingleshmangle]

This is incredibly well put together, you're a natural storyteller. From a Scot, i truly appreciate the work and effort you've put into producing this.

[@craig6090]

Yeah. Shame its all shite though

[@Shmingleshmangle]

@@craig6090 I bet you're a rangers fan.

[@craig6090]

@@Shmingleshmangle Arab actually

[@Shmingleshmangle]

@@craig6090 Craig the Arab.

[@craig6090]

@@Shmingleshmangle Aye

[@samanthal9114]

i miss home, I moved from the Scottish highlands on the west coast to upstate NY two years ago for work...and I miss the hills and the rain. I am glad you had such a great time, and it shines through in the video. Scotland really has a feel to it I've no come across anywhere else I've been, certainly growing up in the landscape gives you a view in life that is unique. I always grew up with the idea in my family that life was like the landscape we lived in, sometimes it was dark and gloomy, sometimes it was wet, cold, or windy, some days its downright dangerous but for the days where the sunshines and god smiles upon the land, everything is worth it. The joy and the beauty in between is worth it. I miss home, but seeing other people appreciate it takes the edge off, thank you.

[@snakewad123]

I am 30 from England. Cousins live inside loch Lomond national park. I went every year from 6-19 in the summer for a week or two. Never ever ever did it rain. Hot sunshine every single time haha I have such a warped view of Scotland

[@calitoosh45]

wow i love your commemt. I recently did a train trip from edinburgh trough the scottish highlands and ending in pitlochry. i love the highlands and scottland, nice culture and amazing nature

[@gavinstuart6704]

how ough was the move?

[@craigWS]

Your heart will take you to where you need to be, time is one of the unfortunate pains we pay for this.

[@laynabeat1886]

I love your description about life being like the scottish climate, it is so true.

[@shell_yeah_]

Going into one of these small patches of ancient woodland makes you feel like you've transported to another time. You feel it in your soul somehow and you can really understand why stories such as fairies and magic can be inspired by such places. Amazing video and beautifully captured.

[@toberwine]

From a forester in the UK with a bit of knowledge of temperate rainforests and rewilding - what an excellent video, refreshingly accurate and unsentimental. I’m impressed by your research and desire to get the facts right about a story about a landscape that’s far from your own. Add to that an entertaining and listenable narrative style, great footage and great production and it’s quite the tour de force: well done!

[@3tangle3]

uk is such a dull modern corporate name for ancient islands

[@RosscoMcGameFace]

​@3tangle3 wouldn't call 1801 modern tbh, not really corporate either. But still, if the United Kingdom doesn't float your boat, then it's also called Great Britain (or just Britain) or go with one of the ancient name; Albion. Doesn't really differ much from USA tbh

[@toberwine]

@@RosscoMcGameFace umm Great Britain is NOT the same thing as United Kingdom, which includes Northern Ireland… “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” sounds like a suitably ancient enough title to me!

[@krashd]

@@RosscoMcGameFace The UK consists of four nations, Great Britain consists of only 3.

[@hamsterminator]

The dullest thing is when discussion of Scotland immediately falls into constitutional arguments. This is the problem with electing a populist government whose primary agenda is stoking division.

[@Alastair_]

I'd love to see Wolves returned to Scotland, there are parts of Scotland so remote that they would have virtually no human contact and as long as they were tagged and monitored, I don't see any problems with them coming back.

[@turnoff7572]

Can you give some examples of such places

[@CreepyTrendMan]

They are returning to Scotland 💚💪

[@Canigetanawwwwyyyyeeeah]

Aye the tourist trade are known for ‘leaving things alone…you aff it. 😂 wolves. Gies peace

[@lja1993]

The only issue is it could (probably would) impact people hiking, no? What if a pack just descends upon a duo of hikers?

[@sampejke]

Hey, not a long time ago Russia took american bisons and reintroduced them in northern Siberia and they just thrived there. They got extinct after the ice age, but now they are back and make the landscape more alive. If u need wolves, we can always send u a pack 🐺

[@Lardington]

Man, there really isn't anything like your content here on KZbin. It's like watching a big-budget documentary. I just wrote a research paper on temperate rainforests for my ecology class in uni, and it's been fascinating to delve into the biome that surrounds me here in the PNW. Funny enough, I specifically wrote about the Sitka Spruce in great detail. It's also interesting to see the other temperate rainforests around the world, like in Chile and Tasmania, however, it was Scotland's temperate rainforests that painted a depressing picture for the possible future of many temperate rainforests worldwide. The Chilean temperate rainforests house species found nowhere else on Earth, but face massive deforestation and land use change. I hope rewilding can succeed in Scotland and elsewhere. Thank you for the effort you put into each video to highlight such important topics.

[@WJeezus]

Leave curious as a channel

[@adriannewebster]

You should look into the WildLand project here in Scotland.

[@angelbeatintime]

I’m Scottish and this video moved me close to tears. Beautiful choices of photography and music. You really captured a relationship with nature that I’ve always felt is intrinsic to my Scot-ness. If anyone is interested in the rewilding, there’s a great fiction book called Once There Were Wolves that explores the reintroduction of wolves to the highlands. It’s fiction but it’s got great nuggets of information and analysis and is a beautiful story.

[@DLivingston]

I have no idea how this came up on my feed but wow. The amount of work you put into this.. is unreal. Very informative and yet, you kept it entertaining with all of the shots, footage, drone work. Voiceover is super good and very well spoken. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. Also this video deserves way more views.

[@PatchouliPuff]

Wow, this video really hit me, Aidin Robbins. I'm a 53 year old woman from NYC but my father was from Scotland. He died when I was almost 9, but while he was still around, we used to go camping in Pennsylvania and this really stole my heart and made me a nature lover forever more. Ironically, I had a spiritual experience related to ferns on one of these camping trips. I was so enchanted by the ferny forest, the moment was so strong, I never forgot it. I was about 6. I'm so glad you are making these videos, you're impressively talented and skilled. Please keep on.

[@oraziovescovi1922]

I would use every single frame of this video as a wallpaper - heck, even print it and hang it on a wall. Bravo! Outstanding cinematography!

[@djayjp]

The quality of this production is off the charts.

[@johnbourne5985]

This might be one of the most amazing and well made masterpiece of a video I have ever seen

[@Tom1525]

Scotland local here and I've got to say, that was a beautifully put together video, from the edit, sound, drone footage and voice over.

[@elinamakela8435]

I recommend the book ’The Irish Atlantic Rainforest’! I was clueless about the European temperate rainforests before someone recommended the book to me. This is a fascinating biotope and I hope that the rewilding efforts can restore Scottish forests.

[@norealusername]

This channel is truly a gem. Everything is so good from the videography down to the narration. I usually get bored watching videos which are around 20m long but I was hooked throughout this one

[@dovesfan1]

I'm Scottish, from Glasgow, but now living in Asia. There's no better place I've been to in the world for breathtaking beauty than the highlands of Scotland. The fresh air too. It's always where I go to ground myself when I go back to visit.

[@23rdMS_Inf]

Indialand*

[@TheDemon-cl2th]

Yes but what clan are u from

[@dovesfan1]

@@TheDemon-cl2th Blair

[@thevis5465]

@@23rdMS_Inf what

[@thevis5465]

@@23rdMS_Inf what

[@Sprytny1981]

I started watching your videos after seeing your videos on the Cascades in WA. As a PNW native, I really appreciated your love of the mountains. Thank you for sharing another great video!

[@zzzzzzzz1303]

oh my lord i miss u. you r my absolute fav person in this app. ive been watching you since freshman year in college mow im almost graduating

[@fabiang38]

Thank you, THANK YOU for making this video, and with such care and thoughtfulness. Scotland is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world - our biodiversity continues to decline, and it breaks my heart when people come here to see only the stark, bleak landscapes everyone associates with the highlands without knowing the truth behind so much of the emptiness. We need more people to be exposed to the realities of our impact and the importance of rewilding - I hope this takes off!!

[@an2thetonio191]

I agree. Most people don't know that the most characteristic landscape of Scotland is actually a dystopian wasteland... We have forgotten how to care for our environment

[@williamnelson2228]

It's the same for the Yorkshire Moors, people say how beautiful they are which is bizarre to me because it's a ravaged and destroyed land. Similarly to Scotland a lot of it is used for hunting, which is the most ridiculously wasteful use of such a huge area.

[@lakai_path]

Scot here, you truly captured the beauty of our country! and the rain! loved the video

[@milesdarlow1997]

What a great video, I’m currently in my third year studying zoology and just wrote a grant proposal for the reintroduction of the Eurasian Lynx to Scotland, you captured the environment perfectly

[@weiner2443]

This is the most amazingly done documentary I’ve seen on KZbin. Inspiring, full of love and awe, well researched, intersectional. Absolutely fantastic

[@uninsignificant]

One of the most visually pleasing video I've ever seen if not the most.

[@hxtel]

Im Scottish and you taught me a lot about my country I didn’t even know so thank you so much. I really hope they do try and repair the damage done to our country over the years.

[@supporting3-e5q]

this guy has one of the best videos the way he is able to capture such beautiful scenes is really captivating.

[@LewisGraham-so2qk]

My dad passed away from corona virus a few years ago he were from Strathclyde Glasgow, I always had an interest with the country from growing up, his accent changed when talking too his brothers, absolutely stunning, think i have just watched this same video fives times. you took me somewhere else for a moment :)

[@georgefloodhunt]

Storytelling, adventure, colour grading, editing and filming are amazing.

[@Loupdelou-ly1ve]

This was the most beautifully filmed and one of the most informative and interesting things I've seen on YT. Wonderful

[@jacobbaumgardner3406]

Agreed, I personally have enjoyed the beauty of the Pacific Northwest from the air for there years now, having flown a Columbia Gorge run a few months ago, there’s nothing like it. Like this region, I have always loved the Scottish highlands. You go from busy cramped England and only 6 hours away is this hidden away wilderness, cut off from the hubbub further south. My Mum worked south of the highlands on a farm years ago, and have occasionally visited since. My favorite memory from Scotland was sitting on the patio of an Oban manor, watching across the bay as the ferry came in to drop off the school children form the northern isles for the school week. Absolutely beautiful, Scotland is.

[@dzezonja3558]

I'm blown away by the quality of your production. I stumbled upon your video randomly and your work is on pair of a AAA documentary team production. Incredible!

[@SamNewton]

everytime you release a video I rush to put it on the TV where it deserves to be enjoyed. I'm stoked for when you get picked up by Netflix

[@AidinRobbins]

Mr Sam you are far too kind 🥹 Appreciate you my friend!

[@Atlas99973]

Sam the man here 🤠🥂

[@jadexjade]

It's so true, I do exactly the same! It definitely needs a big screen... wonderful work 👏👏

[@tannermerrill]

This was so well done it left me confused about how such substance and quality could be produced by any one person. Very well done, Aidin.

[@pjfair12547]

Hey as a Scot, respect. Even just a mention to the highland clearances is more than our own educational system gives. Our people have had our land and culture stolen from us for too long and we should bring back the forest that are so tired to them

[@matejcingalek6582]

You should also try to bring back extincted fauna like bears, wolves, bisons, lynx and others.

[@axiolot5857]

@@matejcingalek6582 that wouldnt be that hard lol

[@janinejohnstone468]

Check out the Caledon Rainforest in Moffat. Attempts are being made to re-wild parts of Scotland by local charities.

[@Karl.Jayce-DE]

I have been tempted for months to visit beautiful Scotland, + there are no bears.. ❤ from 🇩🇪

[@DylanMaclean-jb1xk]

​@@janinejohnstone468 no such thing as rainforest in Scotland anymore 😂its just a forest now

[@kundo9639]

WOW, just wow. I study landscape architecture, and we learn a loooot about stuff like this, but I always find it unfortunate, that the general public doesn't know anything about topics like this. And when they do hear about something, it is often negative. BUT this video of yours is so educational and so beautifully written and shot and produced, and available for everyone on KZbin. I just wish everyone would watch this, because I'm sure anyone could learn something from it, bbut at least get inspired, not only to venture out and spend time in natura, explore wild places, but maybe also get inspired to do something good for their own piece of nature (even if that's just a balcony garden). Thank you for sharing this!

[@pinqish]

Every part of this video was so good. Loved the pacing, editing, and especially the camera work. All the colors and shots were gorgeous. Really nice stuff.

[@tyersalladam4735]

You did all those by yourself? It’s so well presented from the narrating to photography very impressive. Im so glad YT recommended your channel to me. Keep up the good work.

[@cameronkirk8453]

As always, cinematically stunning

[@grogg4372]

Your editing on this video is immaculate! It was a great pleasure to watch. I never knew that Scottish nature had such a rich history. I was especially shocked to find out that the steep valleys and hills were carved by glaciers! It's always nice to hear that people care about preserving the original forests.

[@offmyporch]

Love the way you story tell, film and edit. Keep it going!

[@victoresteves]

No one does this kind of documentary as good as you! Incredible in every sense. From the research, to the photography and ending in the compelling storytelling. One more masterpiece to add to your portfolio 👏🏼

[@speliotis]

Epic filming & your research & knowledge are great... Thank you for bringing us along...

[@islandiris2009]

Thank you for this great video! I was by myself in Scotland travelling up the whole west coast, started in Glasgow, passed by Loch Lomond, Loch Goliphead, going up to Onich, Glencoe where we climbed to Lost Valley, Kinlochleven we visited friends. From there up to Earlish and back over Fort Augustus to Drumnadrochit and Inverness. Then the travel to Ullapool where I had my first time fish & chips wraped in a newspaper. From there on tiny streets up Scotland's northernmost point, staying in Durness and do the walk to Cape Wrath. Followed by the round of Loch Eriboll over the Tongue causeway and down to Altnaharra and Lairg with Loch Shin. Down to Tain and back to Inverness! This time we took the road to the east cost Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh. It took us 7 weeks in a caravan in November and December 1998 - no midges, no tourists (a part of us), not much daylight (but twice northern lights) and truly one of my best travels I did! The roadmap with all its little flags is still hanging at my wall :-))

[@cragdoo71]

Nice to see you over in my part of the world, but if you truly want to see Scotland at its best, come back mid/late Oct . You won't be disappointed, I guarantee it.

[@caitgems1]

Aye he did a good job on this.

[@KittenisKitten]

Come back 1000 years ago, when all the tree's were not cut down by the laird's and clan chiefs, always make me sad to see Scotland so barron, as it was never really like that before.

[@dovesfan1]

But please remember to bring good midge repellent. I recommend Avon skin so soft. Trust me!

[@dwayneforbeschalmers]

​@@dovesfan1no midges in October

[@dovesfan1]

@@dwayneforbeschalmers better safe than sorry 😆

[@unknown.ben2006]

This video is beautiful. You just made an excellent work with the photography, colours, sounds, and narrating. I'm not scottish but I find the country quite beautiful. And also I'm very interested in the Celtics and all of that romantic literature. Although I live in a place far, far away from Scotland, these ancient forest landscapes make me feel... quite at home.

[@jessejayphotography]

Production quality is top notch, Aidin. Beautiful, inspiring, and informative.

[@HJo-yq6oi]

Just a random video I found and chose to watch for no real reason, and I'm absolutely pleased with every minute. Thanks for such a lovely use of my time.

[@nocturnmatthew1940]

I don't remember paying for KZbin Premium content. Insane video man. The artsy shots, the suiting music, maps. Love it!

[@gazoakleychef]

Absolute masterpiece

[@luukbos89]

amazing color grading !! so fitting to the subject topic and even the specific location , big thumbs up

[@hasan_usman]

the quality and effort that goes into these vids is amazing

[@LaurenAngell-z1m]

It amazes me that someone from the states would visit our country and highlight our gems, thank you so much Aidin.

[@Angus_fO]

I first discovered the UK highlands through climbing but they look gorgeous. I sent this video to my family and some friends cause the cinematography is breathtakingly good and the topic is super interesting and also important and relevant for the times we live in. Loved the video, greetings from Sweden!

[@aa-xg3ct]

UK highlands...ffs

[@NeckbeardIndustries]

thats like saying Sweden is northern Denmark buddy

[@Angus_fO]

@@NeckbeardIndustries moreso said UK because I've mostly seen things from Cumbria and the Peak district, but Scottland's relatively unknown for me. But fair enough, a man with my name should've known better 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇸🇪

[@lokischeissmessiah5749]

@@NeckbeardIndustriesHow is it? Is Sweden in Denmark? No. Is scotland in the UK? Yes. Whether you like it or not. Learn how to use analogies correctly.

[@craig6090]

​@@lokischeissmessiah5749You are correct. But then that means that he was not in northern UK. Cumbria is central UK or northern England

[@dmtBOKE]

Spent the last 14 months living in Asia and this Video made me feel connected to my roots back home and excited to explore whenever I return. Really great Video, Thank you for raising awareness on these issues!

[@katiemei3118]

It’s crazy that you mentioned John Muir. I had recently just stumbled upon his work in a bookstore and my libraries. I loved the connection you made and I love these videos.

[@CineRanter]

The production value in this video is incredible

[@user-il9nc9tk6i]

0:34being born in Scotland myself those words “this bizarre miniature world of organisms found no where else” sums up Scotland perfectly 😂

[@braunnbear526]

These videos are truly a gift. Absolutely a pleasure to watch and listen to, not to mention incredibly informative on a spread of topics: from history, to culture, ecology and political-social issues.

[@petzIndiadotcom]

Bro, i stopped watching TV 3 years ago. I loved old documentaries and used to watch channels like discovery,bbc earth,animal planet and many alike. But, if documentaries like these were casted again i would watch these non stop. You deserve your own show.

[@Magnapict65]

Great video. I'm 59 and live in aberdeen. Northeast Scotland. Luckily my late father took me all over this wondrous land from very young and its instilled in my heart and soul. All the best to you 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌

[@JarNO_WAY]

I'm really glad you made a video on Scotland! Your video's inspired me to hike through the highlands last summer (my first solo trip ever), and while the bald beige hills are beautiful in their own right, the small groves of mossy curvy trees are a treasure to come across.

[@AidinRobbins]

Stoked to hear that! That’s a sweet first solo trip 👌

[@lettochfilms]

A very thoughtful and considerable piece of work. As a rewilder in Scotland I thank you for bringing this topic to a larger KZbin audience. I have been gently suggesting to 'burnt out' KZbinrs who have benefited immensely from travelling the world making YT videos that they might want to think about how to put something back, perhaps by turning their attention and incredible skills to highlighting our climate and biodiversity crisis. I imagine it's probably mostly gone unnoticed. To see your work and this video brings hope. Thank you so much.

[@Keigoweigo]

You've somehow managed to create a beautiful mockumentary of history in such a short period of time. Sure, some clips are repeated, but who doesn't reuse stuff? It all still slides perfectly into place. Don't stop making these, because personally, I will never stop loving living through your experiences.

[@dragonluvver975]

Wait, it's a mockumentary?

[@1lamafarmer]

I don't think mockumentary means what you think it means...

[@julialungan4722]

​@@dragonluvver975no its not, i think op thinks that mockumentary means a documentary not made by "official" sources. Like nat geo or smt. (Which is not what it means)

[@DavidRodriguez-wp7zi]

Very interesting, I'm from Spain. I visited England and I loved it, next destination Scotland, looks beautiful too

[@chompachangas]

Amazing. Lichens, mosses, and tiny plants are very cool. My wife thinks I'm nuts when I bust out the macro lens.

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

i have same fetish to those plants, its so cool and neat looking, also love rainy forests with mosses, clean air after rain is unmatched....

[@VulpesLupis]

Excellent writing, superb photography, pristine color grading... what is there not to like? 👍

[@atlanta2076]

Your video makes me wanna travel there yesterday.

[@AidinRobbins]

Always a goal 🙌

[@maryb7277]

I am so grateful for your videos. Thank you for sharing your gift and your own healing journey. I have been listening to your videos daily since January to help me with CPTSD, a challenging work situation and caregiving for elders with significant health issues. They have truly helped! I would be happy to help you.

[@edmondpf2]

Amazing as always!

[@i.greene]

This video was a masterpiece. So beautifully shot and edited. Calming and inspiring. Tragic and hopeful. I couldn’t help but thinking about how some of the bogs seemed right out of the Lord of the Rings.

[@Littlestraincloud]

I grew up loving my PNW rainforest, and I hope to live to see the day when Scotland's own rainforests thrive and touch the skies once more.

[@Fredders-p3n]

This might be the most impressive youtube video I've ever seen. Outstanding quality

[@DivineCell]

My Language My Forests My People And my culture all attacked on and with force to change by law and punishment, just for profit, many say that Language is the biggest foundations of a culture to thrive, and when you take it away or prohibit it extremely, the culture dies with it. I want everything that was taken away from us restored again, and these forests are one of the few first steps in doing so, thank you for bringing light on to this and onto my country, Alba Gu bràth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@Leodachef1]

I hope for every european country to come to sense and rebuilt its culture and people. We have lost it by hating on our own past and flooding with outsiders. Its time celtic, germanic, slavic and roman people retake europe.

[@ArrowToTheKnee]

​@@Leodachef1 It was the English that took that culture not to mention them that still hold so much of our land as decimated grouse moors. No need for your white supremacist dog whistles here thanks.

[@ldubt4494]

​@@Leodachef1 its pretty obvious what ideology you have. That being said, yes, illegal immigration needs to be curbed, and the the cultures of the existing countries are all alive and well.

[@hanslarda9677]

why only 'illegal immigration', because immigration gets a stamp by some bureaucrat following laws lobbied into power through corporate robber barons, it's now a good thing? I for one think a people--a genetic race or ethnicity, has a right to self-determination, and adding in massive amounts of foreign stock, is not just foreign to my people and my culture, but also is a low and underhanded way to exploit the native and the foreigner.@@ldubt4494 Family matters, extended family matters, and an ethnicity is exactly that, extended family.

[@cheesemanmaster]

@@Leodachef1 woah there chill out with the supremacy

[@Nick-vs5wl]

Thanks for highlighting this. Its really important that we educate the scottish public to ensure the comeback of these beautiful and unique landscapes

[@mygvmtnamepublicallyavailable]

“They’re shooting the wolves from helicopters can you believe that-Out in the wide world the wildest woods are vanishing quickly” - Witches by Blackbird Raum

[@SMoorcroft]

Thank you for a well researched and beautiful video. I live in Kintyre, Argyll, and it is my passion to map, protect and regenerate the wonderful temperate rainforests of the Kintyre peninsula. We have recently formed Kintyre Rainforest Alliance, to highlight our local rainforests and help others enjoy and appreciate how special and beautiful they are. My favourite days are spend strolling through rainforests, photographing lichen, moss and liverworts so that I can share them with others. These places are good for the soul, and a balm for the crazy world we live in.

[@unclejoe7466]

I'm tempted to throw shame on the Brits for destroying the rainforests, but I'm from California, where 5% of our original redwood forests remain. When I was a kid it was 10%, so it's not like we're learning from our mistakes. Be prepared for serious depression if you look up a satellite view of the forests of North America.

[@hoppes9658]

Come to Northern Michigan. Go walking and bring a compass.

[@th3s3rv37]

Deforestation is a problem worldwide. Thailand is the worst. Many believe the forest fores are started with intent to be able to farm on more land. Pretty sure that idea is also a worldwide problem.

[@MontyWarren-v7k]

As a Brit I absolutely love exploring my country side and this was a stunning encapurement of the short history of the higlands thank you (sorry about the spelling errors I'm dyslexic)

[@highlandrab19]

The creation of the royal forests killed hundreds and destroyed the livelihood of thousands as the forests had been common land used for hunting fishing and forestry and removed the scource of food for hundreds

[@michellegrant5928]

In my experience, it's rare to find creator content that is: 1) visually appealing, 2) factually sound, 3) of broad social interest, and 4) not a polemic. You've managed it here, so well done!

[@uptightsl]

Did you edit the way everything looks?

[@acksawblack]

Wouldn’t say edited, he has done well to only film when the sky is clear. The highlands do look like that but the hard part is they get covered in clouds and fog regularly so visibility is low

[@uptightsl]

@@acksawblack Yeah but it looks a lot more... Dull yet vibrant in color, complementing. All of his videos are like this. Unless he manages to find the world's best recording spots or it's a lens he uses it's beautiful.

[@balaurgod]

Whoever recorded this whole documentary needs to be hired by National Geographics

[@robertlavery6896]

Before wolves, we're starting off with wild cats, people do make a point about wolves, they will be a threat to let's and live stock, wild cars less so. I'm glad to see more videos like this, when I camp, it breaks my heart when I see these tree farms dominating everything. I got back from a camping trip to Galloway Forrest today, and even there the tree farms are everywhere.

[@tonypine3434]

Cats are terrible for fauna

[@johnmorrell]

What an exellent and informative report. Thank you, I learned some very important things about my home counrty.

[@viper_f]

I’ll be busy for the next 17 minutes

[@Starwars2413]

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[@applesauce_0743]

Wow, Aidin! Yet another 10/10 interesting, educational, and inspiring video! Seeing your channel grow over the past year has been a great pleasure, and your cinematography skills at telling these important environmental stories amazes me!

[@schmelvid]

Been in Scotland and in the Highlands last week. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, but also extremely dangerous. Loved it, nothing to underestimate tho.

[@potato4481]

I was not expecting this level of beauty and care when i saw the thumbnail, really fantastic video mate

[@sophiaantropova5874]

Creators like you justify the existence of youtube. Brilliant videos!

[@evankeckley6945]

I've been watching your vids for years and happened to stumble on this one. I'm from North of the blue ridge and I live in Scotland now. Haven't been connected to a channel like this for ever man, can't wait until the next one!

[@alandjeffrey]

Excellent work, well researched and delivered. Love your style. From a Scotsman living in Cornwall.

[@YasminBurrows]

Thank you so much for spreading awareness of Scotland's rainforest when it's such an important part of Scotland's landscape. I've asked so many of my friends who live here, if they're aware that rainforests here exist. Yet they all had no idea that rainforests were at their doorstep! They've captivated me for a while now but the way you explained it was so entertaining, it was such a delight to watch. I'll be excited to see this video reach 1 mill! :)