An American's Guide to the Isle of Skye

We had such an adventure a couple of weeks ago, traveling from Dorset to the Isle of Skye, and spending a week in an amazing house on the shores of Loch Bay. You can watch the full, uncut video over on my Patreon account: / americanaristocrat
During the week, we did so many hikes, yoga, cold water immersion therapy and foraging. My son Nestor took so many amazing photographs (we're probably going to do a separate film about this) and found out the fascinating history of Clan MacLeod , bitter rivals of Clan MacDonald of Sleat.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this extended episode from one of Scotland's most beautiful locations...
Oh, and here's the link for the cottage on Airbnb - definitely one to add to your bookmarks for when you can travel again airbnb.co.uk/ro...
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[@gaylabadillo5015]

When your kid says your walk was a 11 out of 10, that is a perfect day!!

[@ginawiggles918]

As an American of Scottish descent, and a devoted Anglophile, I can't even imagine your good fortune in marrying someone in the UK....let alone an aristocrat. What a lovely boy your Nestor is. How proud you must be of all your lovely children. I'm SO envious! I'm really enjoying your channel, my dear. I live in Laguna Beach, California, which is beautiful...but my heart is always in Scotland.

[@nancyclark3895]

I was on Skye on tour Scotland in 2013 in first weeks of April. The number of lambs seen in countryside was astonishing. It was very cold and wet but wonderful. The smells and beautiful sights were great.

[@hoperobers4542]

I caught this a year late but I’d brave the jump in 50 degree (F)water to go there!

[@bieuxyongson]

Skye is so beautiful! I visited there 3 years ago. It rained all day but it was still so beautiful. I think I counted 12 rainbows that day.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

I have Been and Lived in Scotland for 5 yrs , and a American.We went on a Tour of places in Scotland and Skye .By the time we left Edinburgh.I have a Van full of people from around the world Ready to Do a Polar Bear Jump in Loch Ness. 6 of us did it ,Just near the wee lighthouse entrance to the canal system . I being a larger yank-ee (lol) had the worst hypothermia. The Scots with us including my spouse stayed out of the Loch (of course smarter) Good thing we had Scottish Whiskey on board the Van ! No drams for me I chugged it .. But there is a Stream in Skye, Legend has it that if you put your face in the Stream for one min. It takes ten yrs off your face ..I did it 3 times Large American down! Loved Quiraing and The Storr.. Fairy Pools, Eilean Donan, Kilt Rock. But if you ever go to Sterling, You must stay at Plean or Plane Castle Its lodging Castle That you can rent ! Has furniture in the Main Hall is lovely and rooms and a Feasting room with the fireplace to match. A place where you would be comfortable for a Viscountess A Viscount And Nestor for Pictures even a hobble room in the back yard area .Great History on the rebuilding of the castle from a ruin ... Cheers !

[@redbrick1976]

I haven't been to Skye yet but I spent 5 days on the Isle of Mull and remember every second of that trip. Thank you for taking the time to film this...can't get enough of the views. My heart definitely belongs to Scotland ❤️

[@suzannahmacaulay7768]

Oh how nice to see Waternish and Skye on a vlog! I spent lots of holidays there because my grandparents used to live in Waternish, my cousins and Aunt and Uncle in Edinbaine, did you get to Edinbaine? My uncle runs the pottery there which is popular with the tourists. I live in Norway now, but plan to travel to visit family on skye and Scotland once COVID allows it. Thanks for sharing 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇴

[@AmericanViscountess]

We didn't get to Edinbaine, but will definitely go there next time we're up there ❤️

[@ginawiggles918]

Scotland is magical. I LOVE the Inner & Outer Hebrides. The MacBrayne ferries makes wonderland so accessible. The midges tho.....YIKES!

[@mroux18]

This was my virtual vacation on a Friday working from home in Chicago :) This video just turned my day around and I'm feeling so happy! I'm going to close the work inbox and take the skye slow down yoga class that you also posted!!!

[@janis6363]

Family McLeod. To think my Grandmother’s family lived on Skye longer than any history knows. Coming to America must have been huge culture shock back in mid nineteenth century.

[@lisaharrington6488]

Thank you Julie! I read about the Isle of Skye when I was a kid and have always wanted to see it in person. This is the closest I will ever get and it was absolutely stunning!

[@eunidapieters9331]

Well done Julie! 2 minutes in that cold water-high five!xx

[@JeanineMarieCompassion]

I love it!! I love "It's just a sensation!!" The scenery was magnificent! Julie you also look AMAZING!! What a wonderful video!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@raymondporter2094]

Outstanding video. I returned to North Yorkshire from visiting the North West Highlands of Scotland on 21st November and, like you, I will be going back! I suspect it's been 20 years since I visited Dunvegan Castle though. I just KNEW your husband was kidding you about the time you'd spent in the water, but well done anyway!

[@Riplee80]

You are my new favorite person! I just found this channel & I'm totally in......(Maryland US)

[@AmericanViscountess]

Yay! Thank you!

[@beverlymartin179]

Been there and loved it too! Beverly Martin, Richmond, Va. USA

[@rhondamartin3575]

Beautiful ❤️! My ancestors go back to Scotland, etc! I hope to visit one day! Stunning! Thank you for sharing! Can you please do a video on Athelhampton and Ballynahinch?

[@pamelareed973]

Just gorgeous, definitely going to put this on my list of places to go ... your son is lovely , well done you .

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thanks so much 😊

[@gabyv8]

This was an INCREDIBLE video! Loved it 100%!!!!!!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pamogle488]

Sorry you missed the charm of Portree. It’s gorgeous there. Our son lives in historic St. Andrews.

[@mayradell3953]

It was wonderful traveling with you. I love the trip to the island. Fantastic to be able to see such a far away land. Thank you very much.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thanks for watching! xx

[@Ways2Remember]

So handsome and friendly like his mom!

[@leanordials8008]

You're son is wonderful, you are so blessed. I comment to ask where your family originated from. Just discovered I have four ancestors from Scotland and would love to be able to go there. Thank you for the vidio :)

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you so much!

[@shalee7155]

over the sea to skye..so beautiful. tx julie and family!

[@ginawiggles918]

My first time to Skye was before the bridge was built. We were on the 6am ferry. As the sun rose in the sky I can only say it was a religious experience. Oh how I love Scotland!

[@PeaceNYC2011]

Look forward to seeing your segment on the Island of Skye which is such a beautiful place!

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you Rosemary, it will premiere tonight at 8pm EST, or you can watch the extended version right now over on my Patreon.

[@marybarratt2649]

Wonderful until I saw the bogs lol! Seriously though it is a beautiful island and somewhere I’ve always wanted to go. So unspoilt. Love your rental accommodation, what a great place to have a yoga retreat. Wow. Loved this episode. Tku.

[@icesk8er]

Thank you. I love the adventure and I’m ready to go.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Wonderful!

[@edenwalsh1014]

this is so uplifting. I love the way you smell the pineapples scent. : D)))) so so heartfelt. Lovely. xx

[@edenwalsh1014]

AV , is it okay to say....you're nuts LOL!!!! What's wrong with these young people, eh. LOL!!!!!! Jeeezz that water must be monkey brass!!!!!

[@joanannewallace]

Brilliant video . Thanks for taking us along.

[@AmericanViscountess]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@happytraveller8953]

Swamp level bogginess is why you take hiking poles with you so you can suss out where the boggy parts are...

[@paivitiitta1884]

Is yarrow kind of rare in Scotland ? In my homecountry Finland it's very common , crowing everywhere ! I never knew the benefits it has until you mentioned this .

[@liskofod8711]

My dream to visit Skye for many yoars. Nestor is so sweet

[@lindahedman3115]

Beautiful 💜

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! 😊

[@CaribouOrange]

I am late to the party, however pineapple weed is all across Canada. Surprised to find it isn't common in the South of the UK and the USA :O

[@ktjomeyers]

We have yarrow in Utah. ☺️

[@edwardthomas6956]

Surely Skye is one of the best places to stay in Scotland... Should it be too rainy, then there is always the Gaelic language courses in Sleat on the southern most coast. I am going to start the online Duolingo Scottish Gaelic course just as soon as I have finished the Irish Duolingo course... I am NEVER again going to be bored on a rainy day in either Ireland or the Highlands of Scotland....

[@edwardthomas6956]

Skye is the capital of efforts to save Scottish Gàidhlig from extinction via its Gaelic medium college Saobhal Mór Ostaig

[@sharonkinsella7435]

Oh, I wonder what kind of camera Julie is using! Wow!

[@patriciaodoherty5202]

Beautiful!

[@debralamb1289]

Beautiful

[@williamoverton7265]

Wonderful

[@djdfr]

I think those "palm trees" might be yuccas. :-)

[@pheart2381]

Some people try their whole lives to photograph an eagle's moment of capture.

[@pal7252]

How beautiful!!! 🥰

[@AmericanViscountess]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@the_Brainjuice]

I'm done! Skye

[@kellyburgess671]

so beautiful

[@Ways2Remember]

Thank you for teaching me about Alberta marriage to George Charles Montagu! She is my 2nd GGF Henry Oscar Hemenway 6th cousin 4 times removed to me our connection goes up to Hale, wells to our GGF Edmund Rice. English connection! Alberta George father and grandfather married my cousins. As from John Jr 5th John the 4th and the 3rd our connection goes up to my 12 GGF Francis Bowyer! Thanks for getting me all excited in seeing how small the world is. George father Alexander married my 6th cousin Yorke! John William married my 7th cousin Lady Blanche Leveson-Gower, later Egerton Wow I asked you to find out how we are related to the / Williams/Cromwell? I just found out that George John Montagu 6th Earl married my 6th cousin 5 times removed, Louise Mary Anne Julia Harriet! Our Common 11th Great Grandfather is Henry Williams/ Cromwell of Hinchingbrooke! Having this Tile This will be more closer to our family name Cromwell! King Henry Right hand man Thomas Cromwell sister married Williams. Henry took his grandmother name! For namesake!

[@AmericanViscountess]

That’s fascinating, thank you for sharing your story with us!