American Visits Holy Island

After multiple visits to Northumberland, we FINALLY were in the right place at the right time and were able to visit Lindisfarne Holy Island! This is a location in Northern England that is not only of huge significance to Early Christianity but also to military defense in the Scottish Borders area as well as unusual tidal island which makes for a unique visit!
The castle is fascinating and very well managed. It is a delight to walk back in time and see what it would have been like to visit there in the early 1900’s.
The priory ruin is also lovely, and just steeped in history. Come along with me to explore Holy Island! This video was filmed in June 2022.
Please SUBSCRIBE for more British fun! And check out these links below for related videos of other FABULOUS places to see nearby, some of which I mention in this vlog.
Cheers! XX Dara (and Ian)
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Lindisfarne Castle
8:27 Lindisfarne Priory
11:05 Outro
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[@davidjones332]

Two things I learned many years ago when I visited Lindisfarne: Firstly, it had the only bus service that ran according to the tide tables, and secondly, if the tide was in and there was no policeman on the island, pub opening hours were also alleged to be variable!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

That second one is hilarious! 🤣🍻

[@silgen]

Love Holy Island. In the sixties there was a Catholic boy's camp called St Vincent de Pauls on the island and I used to stay there for a fortnight every summer. We had nothing a modern kids would deem necessary to keep them amused but were never bored, and even at age 8 or 9 were allowed to roam the island and swim in the sea unsupervised. Happy days...

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Wow, that does sound like an adventure! You were lucky!

[@COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Lovely video, thank you. I saw the Lindisfarne Gospels at The British Library's free permanent exhibition in London so this tied up everything for me. Thank you x

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thank you for your comment! Now I need to go see the Lindisfarne Gospels to finish my experience! X Dara

[@ShaneNixonFamily]

Brilliantly done. Love the history of Lindisfarne. Very cool how they printed quotes on to the various knick-knacks in the castle. The Viking raids of Lindisfarne pretty much kicked off the whole Viking incursion into England. Really interesting part of British history. I'm with Ian when it comes to ice cream but if there isn't anything else around I could be tempted. Great video Dara.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks Shane! It really was a fascinating place. And I agree, the national trust did a brilliant job staging the castle to have that early 1900s party vibe. Made me think about The Great Gatsby! I think one reason we didn't have the ice cream was that it was probably about 10:30 in the morning! Lol

[@julianamartinvlog]

Hi Hiya & Howdy I enjoyed watching & listening here this is interesting history tgen So beautiful place on earth..fortess on the rock is amazing!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much!

[@MadameMinima]

Fascinating history connected to the Priory. Thanks for sharing these details. 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks for watching 💕

[@lmonk9517]

lovely island. I've visited many times though often very windy.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes! Which is fine unless you're trying to pose for photos or talk into a microphone lol😜

[@westcountrywanderings]

What a super video Dara! I only know Lindisfarne as the name of a folk group from the 1970s (they may even still be going - 'Fog on the Tyne' was their biggest hit). Great to learn that it is, in fact, an island way up North. And, what and island too! So much history and great vistas too. This was an epic adventure! Well done, Paul.

[@Poliss95]

I'd say Meet me on the Corner was their biggest hit. They are still going. They're on tour starting in July.

[@westcountrywanderings]

@@Poliss95 Ah, brilliant! Good to know!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I have never heard of that band, but other people mentioned it in the comments as well! That's awesome! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Paul. I'm not usually so tardy in my replies, but the last couple weeks have been really jampacked! I am currently on holiday in Kent and rarely have cell signal or Wi-Fi! 🥺

[@Poliss95]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Serves you right for going to deepest, darkest Kent. 😁 (I was up at 6.00 UH this morning because a workman was coming between 8 and 4).

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@Poliss95 not your ceiling again?

[@RichardWells1]

What a wealth of historical information! Great photography, superb narration and...a cameo commentary from Ian! Loved the video: thank you for telling the story so well.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Cheers Richard! I so appreciate the compliments! And I appreciated my hubby speaking with the camera rolling 🤣🎥

[@WomanOutdoors]

Beautiful castles and buildings. Almost looks new! Thanks for the history👍🏼

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I agree that it was beautifully refurbished and has been well-maintained. Plus I think that the stone construction of the castle allows for better preservation than fussy carpets and tapestries and silk wallpaper 😉

[@howwefindhappy]

Love the story telling and sharing of so much history. It's like being there.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much! Where do y'all live?

[@howwefindhappy]

@@MagentaOtterTravels We're in Florida

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@howwefindhappy nice! The place the British people want to visit! 😉

[@TheHikingHermit]

I've never been here and keeping meaning to go. Sounds hermit friendly if a hermit lived there 😂Looks a great place to explore with lots of history that you eloquently narrate. Thank you sharing your trip which dangles the carrot for me to actually go 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh yes! Very hermit friendly Paul! X

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

Probably my favourite place in all of England. I'd recommend a walk to the edge of the island past the castle and a relax by the seashore there, where people stack beautiful cairns, and there're other ruins along the way. When on the island last year, we saw a Dragonhead Moth (which resembles a humming bird if you see one flying), it was sipping nectar from flowers. You can get good food from pubs and cafes on the island near the old monastery

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

We were so paranoid about getting trapped on the island that we only stayed a few hours. But your suggestions sound really wonderful! I have heard of that moth, but it would be lovely to see one there. I think we saw them in Austria! They were sipping nectar from the big flowering bushes when we were there last September.

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Another wonderful video, and I appreciate you were pressed for time, when you mentioned this during the video, but you covered the main things so well, the flowers in the field alongside the Abbey were amazing. Take care!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@forthedisenfranchised4366 thanks so much! I thought seeing poppies in that location was kind of perfect!❤️

[@MadameMinima]

What a brilliant idea to give you this invitation...great PR and a great souvenir!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It was genius!

[@sueannemetz1285]

Another awesome video Dara! Full of beautiful shots and information!! (And good music too 😉)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks friend!💕

[@ianjohnboy]

there is also a ruined priory called finchale priory in durham and also finchale abbey which is also a campsite

[@flyingfox7854]

Hi Dara … sorry I’ve missed your last couple of videos … we’ve just got back from a scenic summer cruise of the Norwegian Fjords …. Memo to self …. must try to visit more scenic places in the UK 😂 We drove up to Newcastle from Cheshire to join the ship … passing Durham and Beamish historical village site (both worth a visit) …. We last visited Beamish several years ago and I believe that it has expanded to include a 1950’s village and a Pit village … I definitely want to revisit. Thanks for taking me on another adventure though Britain’s historical heritage ….. 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I hope you had a great cruise! Yes the Beamish is AMAZING! I did a vlog there. My friend worked on the 1950's village... it was partially done when I visited but now it's complete. Must go back... their fish & chips were yummy! If you haven't seen my Durham Cathedral video please check it out. I think it's one of the best on my channel. Cheers! Dara

[@WITYTRAVELS]

That view is magnificent! The man drove the ice cream van all the way out there. The LEAST you can do is buy a cone! 😂

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

As they say here in Britain... "it would be rude not to" 🤣

[@WITYTRAVELS]

@@MagentaOtterTravels 🍦

[@peterwimsey5904]

when I visited Lindisfarne as a child I thought St Aidan was holding an ice cream cone@@MagentaOtterTravels

[@timelord5920]

Splendiferous! Next, you must visit the other Holy Isle, off the coast of Arran, which has an equally fascinating history. You will find a Buddhist community and may bump into the wild Eriskay ponies, Saanen goats and Soay sheep.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh yes! In Scotland, right? That would be a wonderful place to visit! Cheers

[@jaynerushton3442]

Thanks , will be going in September!!! Loved the historical facts

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I'm so excited for you! Where are you visiting from? Are you going to Bamburgh as well?

[@jaynerushton3442]

@@MagentaOtterTravels yes !!!! Exploring Northumberland a bit

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@jaynerushton3442 fantastic! Have a great time and please let me know how your trip goes.

[@MadameMinima]

The way to Holy Island reminded me of the way to Mont St Michel in France. Where you can walk to the "island" but you have to be very careful of the tide, otherwise you can be trapped by the sea.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes! Exactly like that!

[@alwaysfair4991]

And also St Michael's Mount, Cornwall.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Terrific video! Such an amazing place.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much! It is a unique and fascinating place to visit.

[@uplo2...springendedelfin366]

Like my friend good Video!!!!👍😎

[@paulguise698]

Hiya Dara, sorry but its been a while since I've commented on your vlogs, I went to Lindisfarne on October 11th 1997,I only know that because England qualified for the World cup 1998,that night, technically we were in Scotland, we nearly got swept into the sea, the tire touched the road and that's what kept us on the right line, otherwise we were in the estuary, when I was there everything was on ration, on menu's it said all foods subject to availability, the bus route was only 400 yards long, interesting vlog, Dara, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Wow that sounds like a VERY eventful visit indeed! Always good to hear from you, Choppy! Cheers! Dara

[@adamski6312]

At 7:30 you are looking in the direction of Bamburgh at a place called Ross Sands. Even in the summer the beach is empty because it’s such a long walk from the nearest car park. In October time, hundreds of seals bask on the beach with their pups just south of Lindesfarne. It’s a sanctuary away from their usual spot at the farne islands

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Oh my goodness, what a hidden treasure! Thanks for letting me know!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome video

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Cheers!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Cheers

[@clivechandler8817]

How long are you here for. Their are some very nice places down south aswell. Dorset, Devon and Cornwall.The north is nice, the peak district, lake ditrict and yorkshire dales. Some of my favourite ❤ places are Weymouth and the Isle of Portland, Dartmouth, and Saint ives. If you haven't visited these places before I hope you do sometime. Portland is very nice, 👌 the lighthouse and the walks on the island and Weymouth is a fairly big seaside town with lots of little shops and punch and Judy. I think you would like Nothe Fort above Weymouth harbour. Have you had fish and chips in Whitby.

[@philipscott9238]

Glad you enjoyed holy Island Northumberland has so much history thank you

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It is great! I hope you watch next Friday's video... last in my Northumberland series and basically a love letter to Northumberland ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Distant394]

Another fab vid 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Cheers mate! 💕

[@RhubarbAndCod]

Wow! The views from the castle are amazing! I love all the brick and stone there as well. I imagine the winters must get pretty harsh. Thank you for this Dara!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Ha ha, yes that's why I said being on the roof deck of the castle on a summers evening would be perfect! Because during the winter I imagine it would be absolutely dreadful! 🥶

[@MadameMinima]

7:18 I can imagine myself having dinner on this patio during a warm summer evening, overlooking the sea, and reading a book until the stars appear. 😍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, it would be lovely in the summer! But probably not so pleasant on a stormy winter night...

[@raymartin7172]

Living by the sea in Northumberland myself, a warm summer evening is a rare and precious thing (especially elevated on a castle) , but that makes each one even more of a gem, especially when it doesn't get dark until nearly midnight.

[@TravelingTramps]

Nice you were invited to the castle, Dara and Ian. So lovely of Hudson! It would have been a beautiful few days. Beautiful Magenta flowers. We'd choose the ice cream on the beach! Enjoyed the priory ruins and hearing the somewhat tragic history. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much for joining the "party" Dave and Kathy! 💕

[@marktodd7397]

From what I remember its believed that Lindisfarne is like a portal to heaven. Religious people regard it very highly, hope you enjoyed your stay 😊

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It was wonderful in many ways!

[@DaydreamersBarn]

I love this so beautiful!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks Jess!

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Enjoyed this trip. It’s such an interest place. But while we were there I always had that nagging feeling that we were cut off!! 😃 Loved the gin dispenser 😃😃 Have a good weekend Dara and Ian

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Visiting tidal islands is a fun adventure, but can be a bit stressful at times as well 😉. Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@The_Brit_Girls]

I loved hearing about the history of the castle and the island. Impressive research, Dara! Did you both bring "a greatcoat and galoshes" on your trip?? I loved seeing all the old photographs of the castle, its owners, and its guests. I would love sitting in those seats by the fire too - I bet it gets a bit draughty up there in wintertime. A very enjoyable video - thank you! 😊😊❤

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I don't have a great coat or galoshes, but I always have a waterproof windbreaker and waterproof trousers and hiking boots in the boot of our car! Lol

[@gerrymccartney3561]

A great addition to your Northumbrian videos. We are all glad you didn't need to resort to using one of the escape towers along the causeway.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Gerry, thanks for watching it even though it came out six hours early! 😣

[@martynnotman3467]

I worked on an excavation there decades ago. Being trapped on an island with 6 pubs was actually quite fun.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Haha good point! What were you digging up?

[@martynnotman3467]

@@MagentaOtterTravels theres a farming grange on the north shore of the island at a place called Green Shiel. Basically it was a monastic farm producing food for the monks.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@martynnotman3467 that's cool! Reminds me of a family favourite of ours.... Caldy Island.

[@Stand663]

I remember going there on a summer school trip many years ago. It was very spooky, especially crossing the causeway at low tide on a very cold windy day.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes it's a very atmospheric place! 🏰

[@GENerationXplorers]

Gosh it looks lovely up there. I need a few days up there for a good explore. I have seen videos of cars stranded on that approach. Very entertaining for the viewer but not so much for the driver! Another great example of you providing very informative dialog over shots from the day and wonderful B Roll. Love that invitation, very classy! It definitely sounds like the strippings of a Merchant Ivory film, forbidden love like my favourite “Remains of the Day”, your retelling of their time fires up the imagination! Oh yes a fireplace, how we would all want one of those now! Wow that Priory really does date back a long way. Those cheeky vikings, shakes fist at them! A superb visit to the Island! 👍

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes you need a proper Northumbrian holiday! The Farnes and Bamburgh and Lindisfarne are all right there together! It's a shame to not see them all

[@GENerationXplorers]

@@MagentaOtterTravels it all looks very appealing, so rich in history with an amazing landscape to boot. Will be covering it at some point and Bamburgh, best UK coastal town, ive seen it a few times, it looks lovely, does it deserve that award? Quite possibly not, so thats a video in itself! That being said i will happily bring forward all the positives!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@GENerationXplorers yes great video idea!

[@bobbyxhilone9953]

Beautiful job, Dara; I always learn SO much - but in this video, I especially liked the Dundee reference!! 😉

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Ha ha, thanks! Did you watch it in the wee hours of the morning? Sorry about that!

[@bobbyxhilone9953]

I love watching your videos ANYTIME, Dara!! 🕓🥰

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@bobbyxhilone9953 you're the sweetest 🥰

[@weedle30]

I visited Lindisfarne Abbey many years ago (BC = ‘before children’ 😉) and like you, I was absolutely “overwhelmed” by the sheer magnificence of the window framing and the archways and the sentence I just kept on repeating to myself (and speaking out very loud, to no one in particular 😧= oh dear, there’s a lunatic on the loose) was “how did they build it….? How did they get ‘up there’ to do thaaat?? 😳and I was totally amazed by the design, the ‘engineering’ and the sheer size of a building completed over 1,000+ years ago! No hard hats, hi vis jackets or bods carrying a clipboard ensuring H&S regulations were being adhered to in those days … hmmm! I remembered learning about the Lindisfarne Gospels at Primary school and seeing them at the British Museum - after the school visit, the project was to do “illuminated lettering” using our name initials as our work. On a side note - did you venture into Berwick upon Tweed - the last “English” town before you cross the border into Scotland? As part of our “Do the North of England” trip, we paid it a visit after visiting Lindisfarne. It was the end of May, Whitsun week and as we drove into the town, we saw young children wearing shorts and singlets playing with footballs on the beach and having a lovely time. We decided to stop and walk along the sea shore as it was such a lovely bright blue sunny day. We parked the car and got out to start our little stroll….”Brrr” said I, “it’s a bit breezy, I’ll wear a coat”! I put my coat on, zipped it up but my hands were a bit cold, so I put them in my pockets…we started walking and oh my liiiiiiife! It was sooooo bitterly cold, the wind coming off the sea was like ice! We carried on walking, noticing that “the locals” were ambling along - no thick jackets or cardigans - just bare armed and legged, enjoying a warm day, whereas husband and I thought we were going to freeze to death! Luckily, a few yards away was the most welcome sight of a pub! Time to go and get warm again and inside was a roaring log fire! So it was cold after all? 🤔😟 we sat so close to the fire as we ate our pub lunch, trying to build up a heat barrier to protect us when we ventured out again to the equivalent of the North Pole to get back to the car! That was one of the times when “we” really lived up to the titles of being “softy Southerners”! Those people who live in and around Berwick are so tough! I have never since, even in a bitter “coldest Winter ever” time, experienced such a temperature where I thought my own blood would freeze! 😱😂😂

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

You tell the most entertaining stories! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comment. Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I was manically busy before going on holiday and now we are in Kent and I rarely have Wi-Fi or cell signal! I agree that Northern folk are definitely tougher when it comes to enduring cold. I'm a total wimp! I cannot handle high heat or freezing cold!

[@weedle30]

@@MagentaOtterTravels I’m in Kent and I’ve got Wi-Fi…..oooh and a stronnnnnng signal….. heheheh - where are you then, in Kent? At the very edge of the Kent Coast? In a village somewhere? …. ‘Is very surprised….low signal in Kent? Hmmmm….’

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@weedle30 we are currently in Tunbridge Wells. Went to Leeds Castle today!

[@weedle30]

@@MagentaOtterTravels ….and if you come close to Dartford….well, there’s even more fun things to see and do! A lavender farm, a Roman villa and castle (Lullingstone) a village called Eynsford and Eagle Heights wildlife park - situated in the most stunning of scenery (and a viaduct to drive under too! 😃)

[@potdog1000]

great post

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thanks so much, John! I appreciate you watching even though it came out six hours early! 🙄

[@chrisshelley3027]

1550's so a new build then, there's a castle close to where I live in Yorkshire called Conisbrough Castle, it's had a lick of paint and had a bit of work done, I think the council gave them a warning because the grass was untidy or something like that, it's mostly only one keep, it dates back to the 600's but it was wooden back then, I didn't see it myself, I was told by someone else "promise", well worth a look if you're passing, I can't remember if its England or Britain, but if you put a box around a map of whichever it is and then dissect into quarters, where the lines cross is where Conisbrough is, so the centre Britain or England, I've never tried it, but I believe the person who told me.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, it seems most of the castles and churches I visit were originally wooden structures then replaced by stone. And so many of them burnt down! But with all the fires and candles keeping things warm and light before electricity... I guess it's no wonder!

[@chrisshelley3027]

@@MagentaOtterTravels In the 70's or 80's there was an advertising camping to promote coal and the tagline was "come home to a real fire", unfortunately at the time cottages (former homes in Wales) bought by wealthy business types in London to rent as holiday homes were set alight as it was pushing house prices out of the locals reach, the practice of selling homes for holiday let had it's rules changed but not soon enough sadly, keep up the good work here :)

[@lizbignell7813]

I noticed your use of car park and washing up as opposed to parking lot and doing the dishes :)

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Thank you so much for noticing! I do try! Lol

[@lizbignell7813]

Keep up the good work!

[@theresabigwideworld2632]

Beautiful island, I did find the huge distances that tides travel in the UK amazing. I naively thought to visit Holkham beach in the late afternoon, it was a warm day, I thought it would be nice to go for a paddle. It would have been I had wanted to walk the mile (not even an exaggeration!) to the sea, the tide was out. Lots of signs around warning people to about tide times as people regularly are stranded. I'm with Ian in being an ice-cream snob, I might even be a super snob as there are only certain flavours I consider worth having!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes, the title thing is pretty extreme! I'm glad you didn't get stranded!! I am an ice cream snob as well. I don't spend the calories on ice cream unless it's really good stuff !

[@theresabigwideworld2632]

@@MagentaOtterTravels Exactly, my attitude to top class icecream as well!😄

[@Poliss95]

Rescue services have been called out four times this year for cars caught out by the tide on the causeway. In June someone got the dates mixed up. They were looking at the times for June 2022 instead of 2023. Laughing at the halfpenny stamp on the postcard. You need a bank loan to buy a book of stamps these days. 🤣 4:28. My Lancashire grandparents had a coal fired range like that. It was on all day. Winter and summer. My grandmother had to get up half an hour before she went to bed to clean out the ashes, black lead it, then start the fire ready to boil a kettle for 'Mister's' breakfast. (They called each other Mister and Mrs. They had an argument in 1922 and refused to call each other by name). 😁Tell that to the young people of today and they won't believe ya'. 😂 4:46. Alexander Keiller, of marmalade fame, was the chappie that restored Avebury. Re-erecting the standing stones. I sent you a picture of him. The family were the first to sell Dundee cake commercially. They were also the first to put the bits of rind into marmalade. This was the breakthrough that made marmalade thin enough to spread on toast. 🍯 5:11 is a pantry. My grandmother had one like that, but without the stairs. 5:31. The chairs were like that too. I remember my (very Victorian) grandmother telling, nay ORDERING, me to 'Take your feet off the spills'. Spills are the dowels on the chair legs. A word only used in Lancashire I think. Did you look underneath the beds for the potty? I was told that when I was born my mother threw me under the bed because she thought I was a little potty. 😁😁 7:22. WOW! What a view!!! 5 Live presenter Naga Munchetti hates the Mr. Whippy kind of ice cream. She thinks it's slimy. Food for a day at the beach? Chips from the local chippy or my special 'Day at the Beach' sandwiches, homemade Scotch Egg and Tesco mini pies and Fanta. 10.03.That's not how you pronounce Chester-Le-Street. It's more like Chesterly Street, although I've never been able to pronounce it exactly right either. I'm surprised you didn't mention the Lindisfarne Gospels. I've only seen Lindisfarne as I was passing on the train. Again, there are no railways stations close. ☹

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I was pretty confident that I would pronounce Chester le street incorrectly, but I needed to get the voiceover done so I just jumped into the deep end with reckless abandon! Thanks so much for all of the nostalgic commentary. Your grandmother sounds like a hoot! And I don't believe the comment you made about your mother 🤣 I would love to eat cheesy chips at the beach rather than Mr. Whippy. For sure! Although my perfect beach meal would need to have the seagulls leave me alone ...

[@Poliss95]

@@MagentaOtterTravels My Lancashire grandmother would make Queen Victoria look like the most amused woman on the planet, and from the photographs I've seen, the look on my great grandmother's face could turn people into stone. 😂 My Scottish grandmother was the polar opposite. Always cheerful. She had a special bunny rabbit tin where she kept 3d pieces which she used to give me when I visited. Guess which grandmother was my favourite? 🤣

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@Poliss95 I think I can guess 😉

[@wencireone]

Tidal Anxiety 🌊😬, I'd get an Amphicar to be on the safe side

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

[@wencireone]

@@MagentaOtterTravels or an Amphicar 770 ( Google search coming up )

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

the only castle in the county i havent been in. walked past it plenty times, whike twitching.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

It is a unique one! I'm glad we were able to finally visit.

[@akula9713]

Did you try or buy any Lindisfarne mead? Magenta seems “in” these days. All my Luppins have turned out to be magenta this year!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Magenta is the Pantone colour of 2023! Everything is magenta this year, so I'm very on trend (for once)! Sorry to disappoint you but we don't drink any alcohol... so no mead I'm afraid 😉

[@paulguise698]

Hiya Dara and Ian, when you were in Newcastle and surrounding area, could you understand the Geordie accent? this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

With a bit of effort, yes! I love it!

[@paulguise698]

@@MagentaOtterTravelsHiya Dara, Us in West Cumbria have a sort of toned down Geordie accent, but the further north you go say up to Carlisle there accents get stronger towards the Geordie accent, say if where in Spain we often get asked "where about's in Newcastle are you from" off these Southerners.

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Good video my friends 👍👍 Nice channel stay blessed 😇🫵🙏

[@IamaDutch-Kiwi]

The name Lindisfarne jogs memories of a college in Hastings New Zealand. No prize for guessing where the name came from, Yes, named specifically after Lindisfarne Island. Now I've had the privilege of seeing Holy Island through your lens Dara and Ian. Just fabulous. What a history and magnificence. Your impeccable editing and comprehensive narration made this a true treat to watch. We also had to watch the tide when we went to Saint Michael's Island. Walked there and boat back. Great adventure. Have a wonderful weekend. 😎🌺🇳🇱🙋‍♀🇳🇿

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yes it definitely reminded me of St Michael's Mount... another fabulous tidal island 🏝️

[@jillhobson6128]

Did I miss this or did you see the magnificent Illuminated Lindisfarne Gospels?

[@Poliss95]

They were in Newcastle last year, but I think they're back in the British Library, London now.

[@jillhobson6128]

​@@Poliss95 There's a good replica in the information centre/museum on Lindisfarne

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Unfortunately I have not seen them in either place 😔

[@WITYTRAVELS]

Dara is talking about college and Ian is talking about gin. Adds up!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Yup! 😂

[@jillhobson6128]

Why do Americans think Bert is a strange name?

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Because of Sesame Street. And they've never heard of Cuthbert.

[@TheEulerID]

The island lent its name to the legendary Geordie folk rock band Lindsfarne, founded in 1968 and still going, more than half a century later. Sittin' in a sleazy snack-bar suckin' Sickly sausage rolls Slippin' down slowly Slippin' down sideways Think I'll sign off the dole Chorus: 'cause the fog on the Tyne is all mine, all mine The fog on the Tyne is all mine The fog on the Tyne is all mine, all mine The fog on the Tyne is all mine Could a copper catch a crooked coffin maker Could a copper comprehend That a crooked coffin maker is just an undertaker who Undertakes to be a friend

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Those are some very clever, and VERY Geordie, lyrics! Thanks for sharing! Cheers! Dara

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

henry was a tyrant, but he got the dissolution of the monasteries right...

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I know that someone needed to put an end to the corruption, but we are not happy that he destroyed so many lovely buildings.

[@griswald7156]

Why isn’t Cuthbert a popular Christian name?

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Fair question. Most saint's names are very popular first names! Like Aidan for example! I have to admit that Cuthbert does not roll off the tongue very musically ... 🤓

[@lizbignell7813]

There used to be an event horse called Cuthbert The Celt, if that helps!

[@weedle30]

11:34

[@griswald7156]

@@MagentaOtterTravels well Bert was very popular at the beginning of last century..Bertram Mills Circus for instance…

[@griswald7156]

@@MagentaOtterTravels and Saint Elvis…im sure ive spotted that one in Pembrokeshire..but that wont fly either..