Don't dump your POO in this public LOO : Campervan in Banff Scotland

[@elizabethhughes8738]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@elizabethhughes8738 Thanks Elizabeth and same to you and yours x

[@davejeff33]

Are you guys okay? My name is David and I live in the states. I have followed all your videos and there hasn’t been a posting in quite a while. I’m really hoping that nothing bad has happened. Can you let me know here, please? Thank you.

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM Banff/Macduff is one of my fave spots along the Moray; it was famed for its silver smithing during the 18th century. That book shop is fab! YAM xx

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@yaminthegrey thanks YAM, it was our first time there and we absolutely loved it👍💕🐾

[@WhirlyMerlin]

Hope both of you and Keira are having a lovely Christmas and wishing you a happy New Year 🎉

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@WhirlyMerlin Thanks very much, and all the best to you and yours in the new year 🥃

[@dianabelcher39]

Thanks for sharing all the history that goes with the very old buildings in Banff....❤

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@dianabelcher39 thanks Diana, we love places like that, never thought you can find such interest in a graveyard 👍💕🐾

[@gloriadoidge8422]

Thankyou,.Love watching your travels

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@gloriadoidge8422 Thanks Gloria, so glad to have you watching us👍💕🐾

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks guys that was a very enjoyable video 👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@jamessmith6402 Thanks James glad you liked it👍💕🐾

[@StravaiginHippy]

I am watching this with a big glass of Yellow Tail Jammy Red Roo in my hand. Thanks for the info on the Banff park up. It's now added to my list. I wouldn't think of emptying the van toilet into a public toilet, it's easy to find a site, CL or Aire every so often. BUT emptying there is definitely better than emptying at the side of the road as some do - the 'some' that give the rest a bad name.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@StravaiginHippy Well said, they have been smart enough putting the sign up so that people don't empty there and know where to go👍💕🐾

[@Zweden11]

Hé, we miss You, best wisshes. Adrie

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@Zweden11 thanks, we will be back in February or March 👍🐾💕

[@grapesodatravels]

Another smashing video! Our YT friends, Scotland on a Shoestring, would LOVE that kirkyard. Oooh I love a second hand bookshop that's properly alphabetised! N&Nx

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@grapesodatravels thanks guys, it's a great place to visit, lots of history in such a small place and the marina is a delight 👍💕🐾

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for sharing. Banff looks great, we must visit that coast of Scotland one day. Liked the look of Trisha’s pitta pizzas too 😋🙂👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@LifeistooshortCK Thanks guys, you would like the taste even more 😋

[@getawaygeese]

Great parkup at Banff and loving the unique gravestones carvings …hope Keira is ok Breaking bad lol you could do some ‘cooking’ in the van

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@getawaygeese Yes we cooked up in the van in true BB style ⚗🧪

[@joanhannah8062]

I really enjoy the videos guys…thanks for the tour round Banff etc……thanks also for the nod to Cameron Mcneish…..I enjoyed his programmes on the tv……all the best Joan x

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@joanhannah8062 Thanks Joan, glad you enjoyed our wee tour around Banff👍💕🐾

[@janwaller3585]

Love that you’re living the life and enjoying it ❤

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@janwaller3585 thanks Jan, yes we sure are, that will be us for a while, but maybe get in few days away in the van over winter👍💕🐾

[@janwaller3585]

12/31/24 Wishing both of you and pup, a Happy New Year !❤

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@janwaller3585 Thanks Jan, and all thevery best to you and yours in the new year x 🥃

[@jackmidd123]

I downloaded your video on the Thule rain blockers setup so I could watch it back on a very wet recent camping trip. I bought them on eBay and was using them for the first time. I must’ve seen it a hundred times and you now appear often in my suggestions. The editing quality and content of your videos in the 4 years since then is incredible. Well done to you both, it must take a lot of effort. Keep doing what you’re doing 🙏 Safe travels 😊

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@jackmidd123 thanks Jack, appreciate your comments, we have tried to improve our content over the past few years so that's great feedback 👍💕🐾

[@RolyHough]

Trish didn’t look very happy with you Mike,, I get the same treatment when my Jack Daniels comes out looking for me xx Great vlog you 2, keep em coming.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@RolyHough Thanks, love a wee JD, best of the bourbons 👍🤣

[@RolyHough]

@ I’ve just been laughing at urban Vanlife today. He too as commented on his Scottish vlog last week about a certain KZbinr telling lies about Scottish locals x

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@RolyHough Yes saw that, good on them 👏 👍

[@Kermit-Si]

Hi guys, thanks for showing us around Banff. Great park-up, when the weather is good. Cheers 👍 🐸

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@Kermit-Si It sure is, we loved it there and a great base for exploring around Banff 👍💕🐾

[@slimmingbedlington1200]

Brilliant video as always,the cemetery in Banff looks fascinating,I do love a good mooch round the old graves..see you soon. Sue

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@slimmingbedlington1200 Thanks Sue, that was a great old cemetery to have a look around, but wouldn't like to be in there when it's dark and owls are hooting 😱

[@didevilliers1238]

Yum the "pizzas" looked very tasty - good idea. Beautiful view, thanks for doing the hike up for us Mike 😂 Hoping by now that Keira's paw is better 🦋

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@didevilliers1238 Yes Keira's paw is much better now, thanks for asking. That was quite a short hike to the Venus monument and great views from the top 👍💕🐾

[@Wulliep75]

Quite right to cut your trip short your safety is the most important thing stay safe can’t wait till your next adventures

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@Wulliep75 thanks Wullie, we just had a couple of days left for this trip and a bit disappointed to cut it short but it was the right thing to do 👍💕🐾

[@adogtooandyjenny9628]

Hi to you both, CL sites all the way, we always use these sites now, some even have showers now too so what not to love about these hidden gems, many are quiet we love that and only having 5 spaces you tend not to get a bigger pitch as well and love the fact we also use our loo for no 1s 😂 it’s surprising how quick you get used to using other facilities so to say 😂 x Happy Campervaning !! Xx Take care ❤

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@adogtooandyjenny9628 thanks, you are right about CL's being hidden jems, we love them, such good value👍💕🐾

[@Happyinmyautotrail]

Hi both are you both ok? Not vlogged for a bit so checking all is well ❤

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@Happyinmyautotrail We are fine thanks for asking, just not been away, but will be picking up the cameras again for our next trip end Feb or March 👍🐾💕

[@davejeff33]

Have you heard back from them? I’ve been very worried since there’s has been a post in a while.

[@davejeff33]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAbootcan you make a small video letting us all know you are okay. The last video that posted didn’t say you would be gone for a while and I know I’ve been worried about the two of you, and I’m sure others have been as well. Thank you.

[@Happyinmyautotrail]

@@davejeff33 they answered this 2 weeks ago saying they were fine but not traveling till Feb. Seems all is well

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@davejeff33 hi Dave, we are all fine thanks, we are part time KZbinrs and make videos when we are on holiday in our van, just not been away over winter but will be back end Feb or March, best regards.

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

The view from the monument was beautiful. Hope Kiera’s paw is better. Pitta pizza is lovely. Take care Gill

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@Wheres_wanda_wandering thanks Gill, the pitta pizza is so quick to make and really yummy in my tummy 🤣👍💕🐾

[@janetbowen7854]

Banff looks amazing, I love a good second hand bookshop. Great tip re the pitta bread pizzas, going to try this in a Ridge Monkey 😊❤🐾🚐 Hope you to home safely. Thanks for showcasing CLs, especially with toilet facilities. Xxx

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@janetbowen7854 Thanks J, that's a great idea to try that in a ridge monkey 👍💕🐾

[@GarryR64]

We were up in Findochty earlier in the week, just along the coast a bit. Also, nice to bump into you both in Morrisons - apologies for the intrusion🙂

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@GarryR64 Hi Garry, don't be silly no intrusion, it was really good to meet you. You will be glad you moved on before the storm yesterday, it was bad enough here in Livingston.

[@jeffpsaila4647]

Loved those pizzas. I think I'll give it a go myself.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@jeffpsaila4647 Thanks, yes you should they are so quick and easy and extremely tasty👍💕🐾

[@fionamclean5706]

❤️Scottish history❤️seeing different parts of scotland❤️that you are Scottish too.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@fionamclean5706 thanks Fi, glad you enjoyed watching 👍💕🐾

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vlog on travels

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 thanks for watching Lee 👍💕🐾

[@StarCaledonia]

If you’d continued along past the houses before you parked up there is another spot at the end of road about a third of a mile along, though without toilet access.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@StarCaledonia thanks that's good to know. It's great to find these little park-ups for visiting small towns and villages, and we really loved this one👍💕🐾

[@StarCaledonia]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot further down is quieter and right on the beach, but also a lot more grass outwith the car park to have picnics or stretch your legs. There are usually 2 or 3 campers where you parked most nights but further along you can be alone

[@janeconnors1807]

Another great history lesson and lesson for those who don't adhere to campervan etiquette. Unfortunately there is a new breed of van owners who don't have any idea how to respect their surroundings or the locals. It gives other owners a bad name and a bad reputation. What a good pizza idea. Will have to try that.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@janeconnors1807 Thankfully they are pretty few and far between but it just takes one to tarnish the reputation of the many. Yes definitely give that pizza a try, use a good sun dried tomato pesto as it packs more flavour and lightly crisp the bases under the grill first👍💕🐾

[@janeconnors1807]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot will do x

[@ingonowack3839]

Well luvs, I guess I`d love visiting the Laphroaig Distellery on Islay with you ....... ....... and I`ll be in Scotland afore ye ....... 🎼🎵🎶

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@ingonowack3839 now we're talking, Laphroaig is nectar of the gods, not been to Islay but will definitely get there in the next year or so 👍💕🐾

[@Zweden11]

❤

[@ispearo]

Hi, I'm just wondering if you can help me, I bought the same van as yours, New in July, from Brownhills, Newall. We've been having loads of problems with it, from the roof lining falling down, lights falling off, and heating making a noise. I went out in it the other day just to find out now. I have no heating coming out of the drivers side footwell. Please can you let me know if yours is the same. Thanks loads Nigel

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@ispearo Hi Nigel, we have not had anything like that, just a few minor things. Sounds like you need to be getting back to Brownhills pronto as these are major faults that need to be rectified ASAP

[@ispearo]

Thanks, loads for the reply. Just one thing because I've been told it's the same for all Automatic Fiat vans, that there is no heating that comes out of the Drivers side footwell. It's the way it's built. It blows out strong on the passenger side. Can you please let me know if yours blows out so that you can feel it on your hand. I have nothing at all. I dont know anyone else with the same van as ours. I am sorry to ask you, I promise I won't bother you again. Thanks Nigel

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@ispearo sure no bother, we are heading out on Wednesday, actually going to Brownhills for habitation check and snags, I can check the heating in the drivers footwell. It has been very cold so I will not be pleased if as you say it is only on the passenger side.

[@ispearo]

Brilliant, Can't thank you enough. Keep up the lovely vids. You guys are the reason we bought the campervan. We've not done any ventures yet, though. 😀👍

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@ispearo today we drove to Brownhills, it has been a cold day and heating on in the cab all the way. Overall the heating system is not very good, not at all like being in a car. I drove all the way and several times used the heating directed down into the footwell areas. All I could feel was cold air blowing down at my feet. Tricia said she was getting some warmth on her side but not great deal. When we stopped I put my hand down and could only feel very slight warmth coming from the central console, like it was coming through from the passenger side. So, I would have to agree with you, it must be a Ducato thing. My feet finally warmed up but it took a while.

[@jacqg3777]

Aww you were not far from us in Turriff. Not looking forward to this storm coming.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@jacqg3777 Unfortunately we had to cut the trip short. I think there is a storm hitting on Sunday so take care👍💕🐾

[@jacqg3777]

@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot its def the 'calm before the storm day today'. Hubby and I are away to walk from Banff to Whitehills today as it will be an inside day tomorrow!

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@jacqg3777 Good thinking, it's lovely weather here in Livingston today, like you day, the calm before the storm 😱

[@moniquedubbelman1434]

Could you explain a little bit about CL sites for this Dutchie? How do you find these locations?

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@moniquedubbelman1434 Hi, the CL stands for Certified Location, it means that these sites are approved as fit for purpose by the Caravan and Motorhone Club in the UK. You can find them on the Caravan and Camping Club Website or Search For Sites App.

[@ohioclassCcamper]

The pizza looks great. The views from the monument was great. Is it expected when using a free park up in Scotland to to park close to the over camper vans. In USA we normally park as far a part as we can for overnight. Enless there are RV only spots that have you park close together. Just wander how things are different.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@ohioclassCcamper It was a small park up area so we tend to park quite close so that if other vans come along they will be able to park up too. If it's a larger area then we will park far away 👍💕🐾

[@mileyandkenzie7704]

Hi love your videos could you please tell me what size is the bathroom area of your camper van tia

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@mileyandkenzie7704 Hi, ok just been outside to measure and it's 70cm x 90cm. Hope that helps👍💕🐾

[@mstphoto99]

Great to see Banff again. I lived and worked there for a couple of years back in 1980. I was a printer with the local newspaper before it moved to Elgin. The Banffshire Journal building is now the famous Spotty Bag shop. Although it's only an hours drive from home, we haven't been there for ages. That nice wee parkup will do for me and hopefully an aurora to photograph as well.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@mstphoto99 Always great if you get an aurora. We parked outside the Spotty Bag shop when I went off for a walk up to the Venus monument. Didn't know it was the old Banffshire Journal building.

[@Leo-qm6ue]

Its supposed to be white wine with fish. very bad show.

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@Leo-qm6ue Some People play by the rules. Others make them.

[@Leo-qm6ue]

@@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot 😅😅😅😉

[@kennethredpath3451]

I prefer Irn Bru with mine

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!!!!!

[@MikeandTriciaOotnAboot]

@@JanelleVocate-Ames YO!!!!!!!