Motorcycle Road Trips - Scottish Islands - S01E28

[@CountryHouseGent]

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[@mx_eddynikko3744]

This journey has been epic. Your videography skills are amazing. like many i have been watching your adventures unfold over the years and you remain a calming constant in a tumultuous world. Its a wonderful treat to watch thank you for this gift!! Many of us will never get to go on these adventures ourselves but traveling with you is spectacular. Great job thank you again. Stay well. Enjoy your coffee Its a pleasure to buy you a brew or two. Cheers!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Fabulous Christmas and New Year wishes to you Eddy. The coffee are gratefully received and I've replied to you via BMAC. 🙂

[@mickstupp6300]

With all that wind up there, I'm guessing the rabbits have very short ears. Looked very nice. Excellent, as ever.

[@bipti4073]

Lovely, did 28 and 29 this week. Those cobblestone streets would probably shake you up a bit! Beautiful scenery, thank you and Merry Christmas from Seattle!

[@ltt22ebm]

Ah, the mighty Sausage Roll Winds of Orkney! Legend has it that they can be quite lethal. May they always remain at your back! Lovely ride!

[@RickDeckard6531]

The tourist groups in Stromness somehow reminded me of herd scenes in the TV series The Walking Dead. But, my word, this is the longest road trip ever. I calculated it's now seven months and you still haven't arrived ;-). Should we send out a search party?

[@kfrerix9777]

😂

[@annietoth7578]

You’re such a tease! Can’t wait to find out the name of the town! Thanks for all that you do for us!

[@charlesebyjr2925]

Kevin, I drove truck for a living and I don’t believe those roads in that village would accommodate a 65 foot rig with a 102 in. wide trailer 😂, sorry about some of those contemptible people looking at you on your BMW, cheers Charlie from Pennsylvania 😊

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Kevin, that was another lovely Ferry, a bit better than an old bus to get you to another local town. "Sherman" tourists seem to think that you can drive through them and they are invisible, 'the arrogance of the aged', lol. How cruel of you to blot out the sign at the end I think that you must be a T--t, lol.😁Keep up the great work mate. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@Balthazar1963]

Isle of Orkney, at last! Beautiful! There sure were a lot of touristy types. Those old streets between the houses... imagining them with horses and carts. I can't get over how much construction is from stone! What do they call people from Orkney? Orks?... looked it up... Orcadians. There are some odd terms of belonging (birthplace). For example: if one is from Glasgow, they are a Glaswegian. Never would have guessed that. Orcadian folk speak a dialect known as "Norn," a native North Germanic language spoken into the 19th and 20th century. They descend from northern germanic peoples, along with Scandanavians, as well as Picts and Norse. Culturally the Orcadians are very similar to Icelandic peoples, in terms of descent. Superb travel-loge Kevin. Thx!!

[@CountryHouseGent]

It's incredible how far flung ones genes can reach around the globe. There's a very noticeable Nordic connection on the northern isles - Orkney and especially Shetland.

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou again I enjoyed it again . enjoy your time on orkney.take care.ook forward to next week.

[@Mainstayjay]

I hope that you've had a good week Kevin, and thanks for another enjoyable video!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Jay. Wishing you a restful break over Christmas and New Year. A pleasure to hear you are enjoying the channel through 2024. 🙂

[@susanhill9166]

Hi Kevin, great video really enjoying your Scottish video's. ❤ Take care X X X

[@LarrySams71]

exceptional post, Kevin!! your well-photographed ride through Stromness provided a sense of the deep history of the island

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Larry. Stromness was the first real moment where I had a sense of the Scottish islands of old.

[@conniemckenzie4648]

Hi Kevin, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. The ferry was very impressive and you had a lovely day for your crossing. I thought Stromness was very interesting with its little cobbled streets. Parts of it reminded me of Portree. The tourists also reminded me of Portree. People wandering everywhere! The countryside looked very lush. I was surprised how flat it was. Your talking about the wind reminded me of when Kevin and I were in Shetland. It was in October and there was plenty of wind. Cold too. One day we visited a place called Mavis Grind, a very narrow strip of land with the Atlantic on one side and the North Sea on the other. I really thought I was going to be blown into the sea, the wind was so strong. Wouldn’t have missed it for the world though. Orkney certainly is up there with Lewis and Stornaway as my favourite places so far. ❤️

[@dimpsthealien333]

Did you mean "The Wild One" movie? Anyway, thank you so much for your videos. I'd love to visit but don't think that will happen in this lifetime. ❤

[@petermclaren7276]

I lived near Dounby in Orkney for ten years, painting the landscape and restoring a croft. The route you rode was the one I took to the best fish and chip shop on the islands. It’s sadly closed now. Enjoy Orkney, there’s much to see

[@CountryHouseGent]

You lived in an incredible part of the world, Peter. One thing that struck me, and with Shetland, was the nordic connection. Makes sense seeing as Norway isn't a million miles away.

[@twozerouk]

The contrast between locals and tourists on the Scottish and Orcadian ferries always amuses me. Locals straight on with a couple of pillows to kip on the longer trips and an extended cord to power the device of choice from the usually difficult to access sockets.

[@Moffit366]

I do like the. Walk arounds ( drive around) . And that was a unique little fishing town.

[@martyb3783]

Great video as Kevin. They are always very entertaining. I look forward to the next one.

[@Fludded]

Rebel Without A Cause was Jimmy Dean... do you mean The Wild One?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Indeed, I've since found out I got it all wrong. Currently residing on the naughty step. 😁

[@martyb3783]

You are correct. If I remember correctly, The Wild one was the Marlon Brando biker film.

[@brianpyle3839]

I was thinking maybe you meant “Easy Rider” 😊

[@phatdaddy1955]

Excellent day today. Watched the newest episode of "Shetland" and a video by a fellow Engineer! Thank you Kevin!

[@edwardhoughton2565]

Xx

[@edmartin4524]

Spectacular. What a peaceful ride.

[@richardholappajr.6184]

Great episode, Kevin! Very interesting, thank you!

[@infinitejusticeone]

Another wonderful trip! The small town excursion was incredible, such a wonderful place to live!

[@larisal1500]

what beautiful scenery on Orkney and the ferry is so nice and modern especially compared to ours in Washington State USA!

[@AndrewShort-bh6hm]

Loved the trip through Stromness. Great video again. Dave and Elaine ❤

[@CountryHouseGent]

Orkney is a real treat.

[@laura11654]

I couldn't wait til next week. I found the sign you're standing at on Google Earth. I wont spoil it for anyone waiting til next week. Thank you for the touring of Scotland.

[@CountryHouseGent]

😁

[@ianrobinson254]

I was waiting for them words again when you were waiting to board the ferry looking over at the cruise ship yes that would do nicely 👍🏽👍🏽 great video as always thank you

[@annh8885]

Hey! Hey! Hey! It's Friday! Ferry trips are always my favorite. If I could I would just sit on the ferry here that goes back and forth to the San Juan Islands and work as I watch the beautiful scenery go by, including whales. 🐋The thump thump sound of the engine reminds me of Aslan. What a wonderful adventure down the cobblestone streets. Thank you for the ride and stay safe out there! -Cheers from Seattle!

[@CountryHouseGent]

If you can work remotely Ann, I can't think of a better working environment. An office with a view.

[@ralphp3057]

New Subscriber here ! Have watched almost all your Videos Kevin . Very excellent indeed! Just watched the one you were talking about the lockdowns! That really sucked for you guys ! Will keep watching. Thanks Kevin .👍😁

[@CountryHouseGent]

Fabulous, thank you Ralph and welcome aboard. 🙂

[@The101stEagle]

In 2012, the wife and I went to England where my son was stationed. From there we spent about a month going from his location to various other countries. Watching your videos of this trip has brought back several memories. I'm a quarter Irish, so anything from Ireland is worth a look. Went and did the whisky malt trail in Scotland for 3 days along with other samplings of food and drink. Ireland was to visit the family's old farm. England got roped into a discussion about the president, at the time. (Why do others care, he was useless). Italy, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands. My daughter-in-law was feeling we sere overstaying our welcome after a month. She not my most favorite anyway and we were never there for too long at a time. Heard you grunt moving that bike, need to keep that to yourself. An amazing journey, Kevin. Good on ya !

[@CountryHouseGent]

Sounds like you had a fine time discovering your roots. I've never been to Ireland but I hope to put that right with a bit of luck.

[@The101stEagle]

@@CountryHouseGent Go find an Irish woman to rub up on and get some of that Luck !

[@Santafefrank]

Thanks for the ride. Kevin, enjoy it. 😃

[@stephenworthington8508]

TAKE CARE Kevin...

[@martin-s-66]

Loving this whole trip Kevin. Many places I’ve been and lots I haven’t but now want to visit. I know the place you seek 😂

[@CountryHouseGent]

😁 Cheers Martin. Indeed, it's only spoken in whispers.

[@trottiscliffe]

it looks that flat due to grazing. Its called a wet desert.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vlog on travel thanks for great vlog

[@mfuller1093]

Kevin That place name is also on the Scottish mainland 😂 . Great series of videos Kevin, they would make a great dvd box set. thanks for making them.🙂

[@CountryHouseGent]

I knew about the one on Shetland but that there was another on the mainland

[@mfuller1093]

No my mistake I confused it with Dull in Scotland 😂 Dull is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is paired with Boring, Oregon. Bland, New South Wales, Australia, is also a member of the League of Extraordinary Communities established by Boring and Dull in 2013. Wikipedia

[@johnnydollar666]

Cliffhanger!

[@wendyparker54]

I think you meant James Dean not Marlon Brando in Rebel Without A Cause Kevin. 🤣🤣

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah yes, I knew it was one or the other. I hold my hands up. 🙂

[@wendyparker54]

@@CountryHouseGent 🤣

[@R3tr0V3rt1g0]

Miss the narrowboat content :[

[@andypugh2000]

Kevin did hint a while ago that he was planning to rebuild the engine in Aslan so we may be up for some boat content fairly soon. But I'm really enjoying this road trip.

[@Daytona2]

hehe ...found it 😊 Hope you did some donuts outside Eco Cars man, Jonathan Porterfield's. I think tourists in more than groups of four are a blight.

[@brianpyle3839]

Another nice episode. I was wondering what the story is with many of the tourists wearing the same jackets? Red with yellow?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Brian. I believe they're handed out by the operator of whichever tour they're on - a cruise of the Scottish Isles, or something like that.

[@peterthorpe7635]

Part of the reason it is so flat is due to the action of the glaciers during the last ice age which wore away a lot of the mountains

[@andypugh2000]

My partner asked me if those round things on your handlebars are coffee cup holders. I told her they were reservoirs for brakes and clutch. She wasn't convinced 😂

[@CountryHouseGent]

Of course she wasn't - they're for salt and pepper. 🤔😎

[@DavidJohnson-rj8zu]

I did cheat on a road sign you either freeze the frame in the right place or you dont, I did but I wont say what I saw (dont want to spoil the fun) and it will be interesting to see if it was the right sign.😉

[@philipdeacon1920]

No, Kevin. The Marlon Brando motorcycle film is 'The Wild One'. 'Rebel Without a Cause' is a James Dean film. Involves cars, I think.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Indeed, I've since found out I got it all wrong. Currently residing on the naughty step. 😁

[@tr3vorb438]

Twatt!😁

[@laura11654]

Spoiler alert!!!

[@CountryHouseGent]

😆

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks mate, I was gutted when Kevin had blotted out the sign. 😁

[@toongay]

Rebel without a cause was James Dean the wild one was Marlon Brando,ps are u going to visit skara brae as I'm planning a trip here soon

[@maobfh]

It just gets better and better! Do the winds die down at night? How was your tent for keeping you warm? Many drafts get in?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yes apart from a couple of nights, it was generally quieter at night. The tent passed with flying colours, no draughts and in the Episode 8 on the isle of Mull, stood up well. 🙂

[@wayneromanowicz8525]

Open and flat, great for riding and seeing everything in front, the roads appear wider with a center line too. Makes for a comfortable, less stressed..would you say?

[@CountryHouseGent]

They do provide for more easy going cruising but the narrow twisties, despite appearances, I very relaxing and distracting.

[@wayneromanowicz8525]

@@CountryHouseGent I just say that because here in the States our roads are generous, you would think safe however the amount of cars and trucks to look out for are 20x fold. Stay safe kevin, Aslan awaits.

[@WilburTrapRepository]

It's Ok you said the wrong movie title. We knew what you meant. Holster California is still a great motorcycle mecca.

[@lorencolt]

Looks like the plains of the Dakotas. Scuffed flat by ice during the ice age. We have an unstoppable wind here also. We had a law here that said If your commit murder and the wind had been blowing more than 3 days you are not guilty because of insanity.

[@CountryHouseGent]

I could have done with that law on the west coast of Cumbria. Would've solved countless disputes with my neighbour 😎

[@richardbrown4014]

Hey Kevin

[@annjarvis9300]

Still travelling Kevin looking overcast n cool keep warm n well and tc the oldies👍🤗🫖☕️

[@john-wq8kf]

Read a hilarious book about Orkney called “chucking it all” by Max Scratchman it sure paints a down to earth view on the Orkney

[@CountryHouseGent]

Sounds like an interesting read, John. Wonder if it's on Kindle?

[@john-wq8kf]

I think so but have to say I had a friend with family on Orkney and they thought some of the comments were to near the mark ( so to speak) but I live in a little fishing community and I felt the book summed up little community strifes etc, but hey we all get on well. Brill travel logs from you and keep safe my friend

[@ProgWork1]

What is your Street Photography Blog's name, again? 😅

[@CountryHouseGent]

Yes 😆

[@robg3545]

Its a crackin' place eh? Flat because of the glaciers, not the sea. And if you like that (mystery) place name, you can have the same one in Shetland as well! A pair of them.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Indeed Rob, I'll be visiting that one as well. 😁

[@youchilled]

So as a black pudding connoisseur I'd like to know what the best are. I recently tried Stornaway's one and well it gave off a different smell when cooking it to the normal local/supermarket stuff. The taste I'm still on the fence about, it's more meaty I'd say and less peppery. I'm honestly not sure about it but the one thing it has going for it is it doesn't tend to come back on you with that peppery type indegestion if you know what I mean, I'm still not sure though if I prefer it or not. So I'd like your advice as to what to try next? I'm the guy that loves a black pudding and egg roll in the morning btw and you asked me what sauce and I never replied, well the answer is NO SAUCE ARE YOU MAD? You want to taste the black pudding and that runny yolk and just the butter thats on the roll! Red sauce on a bacon or sausage roll sure or brown sauce on those odd occasions you feel a bit saucy. I bet you wouldn't put sauce on your venison pie now would you! Btw ive not watched this episode yet I'm an episode behind. TY

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah you'll have to wait for the final result 😁 Now a fried egg and black pudding roll sounds just the ticket right now - runny yoke of course 🙂

[@youchilled]

@@CountryHouseGent Is it just me or is the stornaway version a bit bland and tasteless, had some on its own yesterday. And today I found out that eating black pudding is a viking/scandanavian thing at christmas. The guy i watched fryed it in butter and put honey over the top.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ7NaHRsnrB6sMU

[@stevenharris6357]

When you back on Aslan??

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Steven. After the road trip. 🙂

[@jameshallen007]

Could I surmise the red and yellow dressed people were the result of the contempt Kevin?

[@CountryHouseGent]

As the old saying goes, give someone a hi-viz jacket . . .

[@isaacsimcha]

Rebel Without A Cause was a James Dean and Sal Mineo film. Marlin Brando wasn’t in the cast

[@CountryHouseGent]

Indeed, I've since found out I got it all wrong. Currently residing on the naughty step. 😁

[@martyb3783]

@@CountryHouseGent How dare you make a mistake! Oh and by the way, Have a shave you bum! 😁 Seriously, I like your hair short like it is. It looks good.

[@davidthomas6859]

Sorry Kevin ,had to google it couldn’t wait 😂

[@CountryHouseGent]

😁

[@rustyelectrician]

You meant The Wild One (1953) starring Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ah yes, that's the one. Oops. 🙂

[@pauld5723]

Hi Kevin, will you be making a Christmas video this year?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Paul, no I don't have the time.

[@pauld5723]

No worries. Maybe I'm missing the narrowboat slightly :D But have a nice Christmas anyway 👍

[@garyrolf4723]

what does Twatt mean in the UK ? ?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Gary. With 2 T's it's a place name. With one T, well, Google is your friend. 😎

[@tonywest7236]

It’s a place called TWAT

[@CountryHouseGent]

With 2 T's

[@conniemckenzie4648]

There’s one on Shetland too. My ancestors farmed there.

[@cutter004]

Come on kev don't be a qwmtt leaving every body in suspenders. lol.

[@arkansasboy45]

What are the temperatures like right now?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Currently 6 centigrade

[@jonathandavis5794]

You'll have to excuse me for not understanding what's wrong with the name... I'm from the United States.

[@timeast6412]

Local paper headline. Biker harasses tourists in the mean narrow streets of Stromness.

[@CountryHouseGent]

... scones thrown. 😁

[@michaelbaas8483]

Don't blame the image of motorcyclist on a 60 image of Marlon Brando. That bad image was and is created by al l of the crotch rocket one wheelers of current day that scare the crap out of all of the law abiding citizens. I get it. Your a safe driver., but there are a high volume of idiot bikers that ride wheelies at 70 mph through traffic scaring the shit out of responsible drivers. Rethink your simple minded comment blaming the image of bikers on a 60 year old movie.