Building Work & Renovations At Our 1840s Cottage On The Isle of Skye - Scottish Highlands - Ep68

Willie, Sarah and their dogs Jack Spaniels & new puppy, Nori continue their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to a remote cottage on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of the Scottish Highlands.
In this episode, the Skye Lifers are getting the tools back out, with planters to be made and boat renovations to be completed before we can take her back out on the open sea!
Plus Willie takes you on the first forage of the year - into the woodland for a bounty of wild garlic and we celebrate Nori's six month birthday!
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Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori x
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[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks for watching our video! If you enjoyed it please do give it a like and subscribe to be notified when our next video comes out. Buy ‘These Old Walls’ here: williescott.bandcamp.com/track/these-old-walls You can support us by donating the cost of a coffee on our Kofi Page: ko-fi.com/livingtheskyelife Or by joining our Patreon community for bonus content: www.patreon.com/LivingTheSkyeLife Dirty Secrets of Scotland Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/shop/DirtySecretsScot Sarah’s Etsy Store: shewalksshepaints.etsy.com You can also follow our adventures on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ourlifeonskye Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088574329199 Thanks and we will see you in the next video! Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori x

[@mbb05jb]

how much land did the property come with when you guys bought it?

[@jackkelsall6926]

Hi my mother is obsessed with you guys and she really wants a pair of Sarah's boots, any chance I can get the make so I can get a pair for her birthday please 🙏

[@Lifeofme1983]

@@jackkelsall6926Iv often wondered about Sarah’s boots as they look really good!

[@aScotinmyR218ABN]

What a dynamic couple. Your DIY (do it yourself) attitude to overcome challenges and make items you want is outstanding. Loved Jack the hurdler.

[@davejennybroughton7909]

Hi everyone. Best time on a Sunday here again. Thanks Willie, Sarah, Jack and Nori xx

[@bonnerdebbie]

Boat looks great, good choice on the red. The raised planter is awesome, the four will be wonderful for growing. Thanks Willie, Sarah and the boys!

[@davykelly3053]

Spoiler Alert!!!

[@carolrichardson5259]

No surprise now!

[@thomascook6364]

I swear my heart rate lowers when you guys are on my screen thank you xxxx

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww that’s so lovely haha!

[@hindolbittern]

I pick wild garlic for our pork pie business, down in North Norfolk. One of our neighbours run a wild flower reserve in a wood, with a chalk stream running through. Perfect wild garlic habitat. They’ve very kindly given me permission to pick over at least the last decade, so like you I’m really careful to pick “my” patch sustainably so that there’s plenty when I come back next year.

[@kaycee625]

Sounds like a wonderful place!

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

I think red was a great choice! My husband retired from the US Coast Guard, flew a lot of searches looking for boats/ships that were in distress and had been called into the USCG Base. We lived on the island of Kodiak, Alaska for 4yrs. Lots of salmon fishing, crabbing, lots of eagles, Kodiak bears. We loved it!

[@milliepankow6347]

I loved the viDeo. The red over the whitde kinda reminds of a pokemon ball...LOL

[@andykeeble1]

Top tip! In addition to getting a compost bin (we make black gold too) in the Autumn and after a storm, go and fill a few feed bags with sea weed and top dress the beds with about 2" and leave all winter. It will take a while to rot down but our raised beds veg love it and its free!

[@ceceliakeown5653]

Great idea..sounds rich dirt enhancement.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Boat looks great! Flower boxes will be lovely. Your puppers are filled with mischief and fun!

[@suecameron3124]

Loved all of that, the boat looks great in red, and as for the planters maybe white would go green in the wet damp atmosphere...Jack surprised us all by jumping straight over the planter, twice too..

[@ChristopherCirillo]

Absolutely love the red color y’all choose for the boat. The windows look super duper as well. Nicely done! The natural landscape of the bush there is just beautiful. Despite the dismal weather at times, it is a truly beautiful place you’ve decided to live. Walking amid the lush forest, nearly every frame of your video was so picturesque. I can’t wait to see what springtime and summer adventures await! I’m hopeful there’ll be some metal detecting and mudlarking on your recently acquired permissions as the weather continues to improve; and maybe there’ll be some opportunities for beach walks on some little islands around the area for beach combing, too, putting the boat to good use on some remote marine outcrops not accessible by other means. Wherever your adventures take us, I can’t wait to see how your story unfolds. Thank you for taking us all along with you ❤

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much Christopher!!

[@elizabethheatley22]

Somehow missed this episode first time around so felt like an extra treat. You are both so suited for life on Skye as you are so resourceful. That wild garlic looked so beautiful - and plentiful. The boat looks fabulous!

[@catnaping]

Hi Will, Sarah and the dogs. My partner Hannah and me together with our mad Wire Haired Dachschund have been watching you for a while now and absolutely love your videos and chats. Just wanted to thank whoever posted "Caamp" song "No Sleep" on your recent post.. always great to be introduced to a fantastic laid back band. Hope life is wonderful up there and you are battened down for the tourist onslaught. We'll be up in Ardnamurchan in August, can't wait. David & Hannah, and Peanut the Dachs!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahh thanks so much!! Hope you have an amazing trip

[@carolinestagg6807]

Hi y’all!! Happy 6th month birthday Nory. Love the red contrast on the boat. Can almost smell the wild garlic!!!

[@janistotham-davies4300]

Wow, your boat looks utterly amazing, fabulous job Willie and Sarah! i love your wonderful planters too, you are both so very industrious, I love it, and you and the wee doggies!❤🌻❤xxxx

[@rosieposie6521]

Nori is SOOO cute he's a lovely little dog who has grown so much, love him. Not forgetting that other really handsome Jack Spaniels. The boat looks very smart indeed, a great job well done Willie and Sarah.

[@fairyacorn4854]

You have done a wonderful job on the boat and a red cabin is very sensable for being seen at sea if you should be unfortunate to get in to difficulties. Love to see you foraging but disappointed I have to wait till next week to see what ou make. Thanks for another lovely Sunday early evening of good old fashioned entertainment. Happy 6 month little Nori, not so little now.xx and love to Jack and all of you. Good old Richard lending you his tools.

[@TillyHalfpenny-dq3wn]

Sarah, I just received a beautiful bday gift from my mum of the Skye Life Cottage painting ! Was such a buzz getting one of your pieces as a gift, I’m such a fan of you guys and your art. I love it so much and it will be hung in my kitchen for all to see 😍

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww amazing so glad you like it 😊

[@janewolfe9137]

Another lovely video from Skye! As you were building the planters my eye was drawn to watching the sheep in the field across from your cottage. Thank you so much for your videos- I so enjoy them. A Gram from MO.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ah we love the sheep! Especially all the lambs at this time of year 🥹

[@lieuwina]

I think red was a great choice for the boat and the new windows look fantastic! Those raised beds are lovely but I would put a few drill holes in the bottom for the water to drain. Jack can certainly clear those raised beds. Nori Happy 6 months did you get a nice bone? Another beautiful video Sarah and Willy. Have a lovely week till the next one.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Nori got a trip to the amazing beaches of the Outer Hebrides. And a biscuit of course!

[@ianwright8154]

On Skye now and the bluebells and primroses are beautiful, the garlic is abundant

[@livingtheskyelife]

It’s beautiful isn’t it?

[@krisvirgin925]

Your boat looks really sharp. good choice on the color. love you guys. Watching is my relaxing time. also makes me smile. I do miss Dirty Secrets of Scotland. I used to go find treasures many years ago. I miss that too. Thanks for making me smile....

[@ruthking7884]

AH....Scotland Sunday. Scotland on a shoestring, and Living the Skye Life.....greetings from Canada.

[@thehighlandlife2023]

Ohhh I don’t know of Scotland on a shoestring will check them out!

[@maggietaylor9475]

@@thehighlandlife2023they’re really good - I’m sure you’ll enjoy them 😊

[@christiancelticwarrior1222]

Try This Scottish Isle

[@gordonpatterson4031]

What a lot of time and effort you two put into producing a outstanding weekly vlog. The timelapse pictures of Nori growing, alone takes ages to produce Understand the need for the red boat paint, Orange would have been my preference. Planters could be painted with the St Andrew's cross Scotland flags, only an idea. Keep filming busy bees 🐝

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!!

[@arkonite]

Happy Sunday everyone ❤

[@suedale1865]

Planters look great looking forward to see what you grow Wow boat colour is stunning will stand out while at sea good vlog thank you ❤❤🐾🐾

[@catherineclark2949]

Love the colour of the boat. The planters look really great, cannot wait to see what you plant xx

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

When I lived on a farm in Scotland we had cows and when they ate the wild garlic the milk would taste of garlic! Cool paint job.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Garlic milk might be taking it too far…🤣

[@annmcnamara8]

Sarah you should paint the beautiful primroses. I two love garlic Nory is gettin very big he is cute

[@tricial4330]

Happy 6 months, Nori! Lucky little guy, a loving family and a beautiful home!

[@christineduffy348]

The boat looks brilliant and so does the planters

[@alisonhobson9875]

Looks pretty spiffy there, Willie. I like the planters too. What about a few holes in the side to plant some Strawberries.

[@lkjefferson4722]

I found it grows in the eastern and southern U.S. and Ontario Canada. We are not suppose to harvest or sell it. Its called Ramps (Allium Tricoccum) here. the native Americans and Appalachian people use it for medicine. You may not wanted this info, but its just FYI. You guys are just the sweetest couple.

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

I didn't know wild garlic liked to grow in such wet conditions. I'm glad to see you and Sarah are so conscious about not taking too much, but very good conservationists. Lovely to be so close to such a beautiful area. Thanks for sharing.

[@cindisinkula4271]

The red looks fantastic on the boat. Love it!

[@KarlGillcrist]

The boat is looking very sharp and being able to see out the windows is safer as well ...great job on the planters/hurdles...I didn't know his name was Jack Mick fly...happy 6 months Nori ...Karl from eastern Canada

[@andybrown4284]

Rather than a single compost bin or heap consider having 2-3 that you can rotate. When turning a standard heap to aerate it, be aware that standing on it might cause your wellies to melt from the heat that builds up inside and don't be too surprised if that heat also makes it a popular hibernation spot for garden critters like hedgehogs and toads

[@colinpercy3814]

Yes, agree!

[@746laurie]

If you're worried about Nori or Jack digging up the planters I think you to move them further away from the benches otherwise they will jump onto the benches and then across onto the planters.

[@livingtheskyelife]

We have a plan don’t worry!

[@Dracobear13]

I think the wild garlic your foraging for is what we in the Appalachian area of the southeast US call Ramps. They are absolutely wonderful in spring. We harvest only leaves to so there will more next spring.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Yes they are the same plant by a different name 😊

[@peggyreid6836]

Hello Willie, Sarah, Jack Spaniels, and Nori. I enjoyed this weeks video. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@sjb1058]

full marks, again(!), for planters and boat restoration! both look fabulous and suggest that should this vlogging about Skye not quite work out (not a chance!), you have a future as either horticulturists or shipwrights!!! looking forward to seeing the completed planters soon! cheers!

[@torspedia]

Must be nice to finally feel like you've planted yourself in Skye Life cottage. 😉

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

The planters turned out to look really cool! Great job, Willie. I am impressed with what the two of you can accomplish.

[@lovealwaysmom]

What is going to prevent your children from jumping from ground to bench to plant for a we bit of veggies? Jack did show off his acrobatic skills. Finishing options for the planters. 1 - Stain to match the benches 2 - White paint to blend into the house 3 - Whitewash Have you thought of making a worm garden? Great job on the boat.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahahaha spaniel proof fences have been necessary 🤣

[@stromxtc2033]

Future project, weld a drag for maintaining that bloody driveway. Boat ✅

[@patriciakeogh5008]

Great work this week 😊 you did an amazing job on the windows 👍 your boat is looking fab 🎉

[@michaelschindele5484]

You can`t close up the bottom of your planter boxes . They will fill up with rain water and drown your plants and lead to wood rot due to lack of drainage . They must be able to drain off any excess water or you will have problems . Six inches of gravel and some drain holes in the bottom will help . Heavy , galvanized screen in the bottom with the six inches of gravel on top of that works well also .

[@livingtheskyelife]

You will have to tune in next week to see how we finished them…👀

[@livingjustright90]

The garden planter and the boat look awesome. I hope you dont mind me asking, but have you considered putting a wooden sill around the top of each planter. It will protect the top of the post legs and give a more finished look for the plants to drape over. plus will make it slightly higher. Just a suggestion :)

[@livingtheskyelife]

We did add a trim around the top 😊

[@user-ip1gk8ej3c]

Love the colour Willie 😊

[@michaelsherck5099]

An especially lovely video, thank you. You can tell from his eyes how Nori has come from a nervous and uncertain new arrival to a member of the pack. It's wonderful how your family specifically includes Jack and Nori. And the boat repairs look great; Richard is getting competition for expert handyman (and handiwoman!) I have to say, though, that for some reason the idea of jumping out of an airplane with a bedsheet tied to my back was much more agreeable to me than sailing on the ocean in a tiny little boat. I was never a fan of the water so joining the Navy when I was young was never an option. While your boat looks lovely, Sarah's dry-land boating adventure looked like a lot more fun!

[@ginacrusco234]

I applaud your respectful approach to foraging, giving attention to preservation and taking only what you need. I bet some pesto is on the menu.

[@ceceliakeown5653]

Oooooh yum.

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Howdy Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori 🙂 Willie good colour on the top of the boat. I painted my old canoe (that I no longer have) bright orange, so it too could be seen from about. 🙂 People laughed when I painted it orange... until I explained why! It is amazing how many white boats are out there on the seas, lakes or rivers. 🙂 Happy 6 months to young Nori.... and naughty Norti for trying to hump his human mama Sarah.*

[@susanclark1435]

Wow 🎉 looks a very brand new boat nicely done to 😍🚤❤️ . I like the plant box you made looking forward to seeing the lovely mixed herbs & veg in your plant box 🌱🌾🌿🥬🥦🥕 🐶🐾🦴🥰

[@lisacassells3828]

Wow, I guessed right on red. Great job on the boat. Hope your planters turned out great. Same boat, lol planters this year. Good luck.

[@janeconnors1807]

Very sensible colour for the boat. Re your raised beds, you might want to fix some half hoops over the top to drape some netting to prevent veggie eating insects. There's nothing more heartbreaking to find munched veg. 😊

[@livingtheskyelife]

We’re currently on slug/snail watch 😅

[@janeconnors1807]

@@livingtheskyelife a tip I found out by accident. I was sick and tired and heartbroken so many times when the slugs/snails devoured my plants. I have a huge rhubarb patch and I'd give some to friends cutting a dozen or so stems and chopping off the leaves (leaving them scattered on the ground until I got time to put them on the compost heap. I noticed absolutely no slug/snail activity where the leaves lay. I experimented by surrounding my young plants with the leaves and hey presto! Maybe there are some locals with rhubarb. Better than slug pellets. Good luck

[@jennywalsh479]

Done a great job painting and new windows on your boat but it would be nice if Sarah did some great art work on either the inside or outside the boat.

[@evabutler35]

Like you said it looks really cool good job very nice 👍love the red

[@louiseisobel]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ has Ponyo toy boat vibes 😻😍😍😍😍😍

[@ChristophersMum]

You really are an industrious pair...so much energy...ah!...to be young again...love your home building you make such a good job of whatever you turn your hand to...thanks for the heads-up for what is to be revealed next week...red is such a good choice...big hugs to the pups😁🌠

[@markdodsworth5439]

Very patriotic red, white, blue 😉

[@liznesbitt4191]

The red looks awesome !!!!!

[@walkwithMilo]

Some local has pulled up all the wild garlic patch near me, it was tiny and now I have to find a new one! So sad. Looking forward to seeing what you do with your haul. Love the planters and happy 6 months to gorgeous Nori!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Oh no! That’s such a shame 😢 We would never take all the plants, as it’s just not respectful

[@judithmalan1502]

Absolutely wonderful! The Red Looks perfect....The Boat has an expression now... Congratulatiobs Nori! He will be a big spaniel... Well done with those percect planters! Jack is so funny jumping clean over them! Gorgeous! And your superb View! THAT LIGHT on the Loch! Exceptional!

[@lisadavis321]

Boat makeover looking awesome! Red, my favorite color! The planters look great against Skye Life Cottage - can’t wait to see finished results. Nori - my how you have grown! Such a handsome boy❤. Jack - handsome as always💙

[@sandiandgregh]

Busy times for you two as usual. Happy for spring and a return to your foraging outings. Looking forward to seeing what veg you grow. I’m making my plans here but planting is a few weeks off yet.

[@carlarivas1238]

Oh my goodness the boat looks beautiful. The color is perfect. It will be so exciting to take her out soon. Yayyy for homegrown veges! And sweet Nori is already 6 months. How wonderful.

[@jillychandler]

Love what you are doing by building your lovely planters. I LOVE your wee boat. Does it have a name? You have done a super job on the boat - the two of you - do you call her Super Hog? So good that you will be very visible in her now in the water. xxx

[@livingtheskyelife]

She does have a name, which will be revealed in an upcoming video..!

[@jillychandler]

@@livingtheskyelife Looking forward to finding out her name then! xxx

[@danieltporter959]

Your Boat is looking new, great job you Two!

[@maureenbracegirdle2326]

Love the colour of your boat

[@user-nw3ml4no2q]

I guessed the boat color!! Great job you two!! Love watching you create your lives on Skye, but what in the heck is I.m "choofed"? Happy??

[@livingtheskyelife]

“Chuffed” = really pleased 😊

[@ceceliakeown5653]

Yes I m CHUFFED you make such fun good vids.

[@sandylee9564]

You two are always there for each other even though the task may not be your most favorite thing to do......that's what love is. I 've often wondered what it would be like to live in a semi isolated rural setting....you two are so brave.

[@rosalindbranson3803]

Well done once again to you both on working on your boat. Love the red, good colour for safety reasons as well as pretty. The planters will be great too when you’re finished and have food growing. Who knew Jack was such an athlete, leaping over the planters, well done to him too. Happy 1/2year to Nori. 🎂

[@59kiwilass]

I love the colour of the boat. Thats what you call a beacon colour. I love the 6mth timeline of Nori pictures. He is such a cutie. Those planters are cool & sturdy. I think a nice rustic looking paint job & a different colour using the white of the cottage as a backdrop. I enjoy watching your foragers & the beauty of the scenery. Have a good week guys.

[@thunder402]

I would paint the garden growing boxes black. It would match the roof and black will help absorb the sun to keep the soil warm for growing. Your boat is coming along great. Good luck this season on catching all the yummy things.

[@stephenfletcher6464]

plus get a cover for cabin so the sun doesnt damage the new windows when its on land

[@golfingmags5]

You young ones are amazing….you can turn your hand to anything. Planters, boat, windows …. All looking super and thanks for sharing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿xx

[@twiggyvlogs6441]

The Nori six months montage is too cute 🥹

[@robincunningham529]

hi , thanks again, another great video

[@missylindenmeier8150]

The planters look great!!. I vote white, to blend into the cottage. The veggies will add the greenery 😊

[@sallydattoli2143]

We need smell-o-vision! I love the smell of garlic. What a wonderful place you guys live, Willie, Sarah and the fur babies

[@deereating9267]

Repurpose those old windows as a wee greenhouse for the fall and spring!

[@ceceliakeown5653]

Smart!

[@brackalack1]

Norries white droopy whiskers are too cute ❤

[@elsestelema6273]

A lot of shovelling!!

[@annescanapico7168]

The boat looks brand new, I agree the Red was a good choice. I also love the planters. Thats what I want but we have too many animals that will be able to eat from it even if tall. Are you going to paint the planters…RED! Yes

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahaha red for the planters is a no!

[@acerone10]

👍🏼Good job on the boat and the plant boxes.

[@annehicks9992]

Please take us back to that glorious wood when the bluebells are out, what a beautiful place

[@Thecrystalhavenuk]

Loved it as usual! Watching from Arisaig before we get to Skye tomorrow, loved the boat , planters and foraging…. I wonder what 6m0nth old Nori will make of his boat, when he has a ride!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Oof don’t think Nori will be allowed on the boat for some time 😅 Hope you have an amazing trip to Skye!

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

The wild garlic looked lovely. How did last year’s gorse flower cordial go over? Are you planning to make more this year? I think the red on the boat will be great…when I was a little kid, my dad’s boat was a very deep, bright yellow; that was also very good against the water. I hope that the planters will be just far enough from the benches so that Nori can’t get in trouble jumping from one to the other! 😳. Cheers, and ATB!

[@dawnhaynes7784]

Boat looks great 😊

[@annehicks9992]

Boat looks great, and happy 6 months to adorable Nori. ❤

[@precbass]

Always enjoy my Sunday evening fix.

[@heatherphillips4460]

We have a festival every year here in North Carolina for ramps (wild garlic) and boy oh boy does is smell lol

[@livingtheskyelife]

Wow a wild garlic festival!! Haha maybe we should start one here 😅

[@christine3358]

Boat looks great!

[@SarahHovley]

The color of the sea in the intro - stunning!!! And the color of the boat - chef’s kiss!!! And yay for planters and growing good things! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamieloom22]

Happy 6 month birthday Nori. The boat looks excellent with red paint and new windows. Looking forward to the planters being finished and your garden getting planted.

[@ms.c.parker8137]

The boat looks lovely with the coat of red, you both do such an amazing job with your D.I.Y projects. Nori has grown so quickly and I can't believe he is 6 months old already. I love how Jack just jumps over the planter. Even though you probably already do or think of these things here are some ideas you may both like. Dry the garlic leaves in the dehydrater and turn into powder to use all year round. Rub some vaseline on the rubber seals around the windows of the boat to help stop them from cracking in future and maybe Sarah might like to paint some of her beautiful art on the planter boxes. Love watching your channel and can't wait to see the next one.

[@pennyneal2456]

I never expected red but it makes sense for safety reasons. Well done, sir!

[@annmcnamara8]

Red really cool

[@guadalupeknippen528]

You made such a terrific job in detailing your boat. I love the color. Thanks for another great video. 🌷🌿🐕🇺🇸

[@christinewebb7947]

Boat looks great x