Finishing the courtyard, AMAZING Northern Lights, Skye, & Kitten updates // Life in Scotland vlog

So many things to update you on! This time of year brings so much change and beauty to Scotland's landscape. I'll share some of the incredible colors as we shift into summer. I also have updates about the courtyard rejuvenation. It's not quite "done" but it's done for now! I am much happier with it and feel productive and creative out there.
00:00 Spring beauty
03:26 Working in the courtyard
07:00 Trip to Skye
09:22 Inspiring colors
10:03 Akira update
11:46 Making planters
13:43 Lambs!
15:03 Finishing the courtyard
19:10 AURORA (brighten your screen)
21:32 Insane Aurora timelapse
23:27 Floki
24:35 Courtyard reveal
29:23 More kittenses
31:56 Chat
If you're new here, hello! My name is Sarah and I moved to Scotland after meeting my (now) husband Shaun (aka Wolfy) while traveling in Scotland. You can hear about it in this video: • How we met / Moving to...
I'm an independent artist and I make a living teaching art online as well as making videos here and on my art channel @SarahBurnsStudio
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[@ann-marielofberg1159]

Soooooo sweet when Akirah got in the basket beside Floki and lay his head on Floki!

[@LovinLnCottage]

Good day, Sarah! You are a wonderful storyteller. I so enjoy your videos. When I was young cameras were film cameras and difficult and expensive. I wish I had had digital cameras and iPhones to record us building our octagon house, taking care of our farm and horses. I had really beautiful horses: Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Anglo-Arabs and even one Dutch Warmblood. All I have are some snapshots to remember them. My Husband passed away almost 6 years ago and now there is no one left to share the memories with. Treasure your videos because when you are old like me, they will be so valuable to you. Thank you for sharing Scotland with us and your life. Many blessings to you and Wolfie.

[@sarahinscotland]

Thank you! I already look back at some of my older videos and feels like a different life. I have seen how much I’ve grown and changed and it’s like watching a home movie. Thank goodness for modern cameras. 🥳

[@marjoriebelt2842]

Always love your videos. I’m also very interested in the things you do that are not painting - you lead the kind of creative life I believe is an example to us all - and I’m probably old enough to be your grandmother.

[@sarahinscotland]

All I want is to live in harmony with nature and inspire others to appreciate it

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

Another lovely video and the northern lights timelapse is awe inspiring! Everything: courtyard, cat and kitten, husband, lambs, scenery ... you ... all was wonderful to see. I'm watching 5/18/2024 early morning in Northwest Montana U.S. and it snowed yesterday (squalls) ... maybe today also as we started at 3C ... this after almost a week of 20's (C ... I am on a 1 person crusade to abolish F and Imperial measurement) ... fun to see your courtyard and plantings take off! 100% behind the slowing down mindset. I semi-retired last year (self employed software developer) and although chose to remain a 1 person work from home operation and have always made time for sitting on the front porch, walking & playing with pets ... it is another step slower. My days are full but they are not "busy" (mostly). About your Plein Air group from your IG post ... I think you said it is a monthly outing? Is it all painting or is there "planned" coffee/meal? I haven't found a group in my area so want to see if I can get one going and am not sure how to structure it. I know that I can put an add/inquiry on Facebook and see if there is interest and then group decisions ... but wondered how your group works. Off to get my breakfast and then watch the art studio video - thanks for all you share!

[@deborahcorreale352]

Your phone did a really good job caputring the northern lights. This whole video was really nice to see Scotland, your courtyard, your cats, the lambs :)

[@sc2455]

Wow the aurora when moving looks like a real life kaleidoscope. How spectacular that you captured and shared this! I will be watching this one on repeat….Thank you!

[@edithtsacle5257]

'So lovely to watch your video and listen to very wise words of slowing down and appreciating nature's magnificent, perfect designs. The aurora footage was spectacular! Thank you so much🙏🏼❣

[@Harkart59]

Aurora Borealis and lovey kitties🥰,plants and projects. Nothing better! Thanks for the lovely video💕💕

[@Sundies_Art]

You've been a busy girl, so jealous, but so happy for you more. Your gardens are turning out wonderful. Love the baby kitty and he is really coming into his own. Thank you Sarah for sharing your little world with us.

[@hattyflame3889]

Your courtyard garden looks wonderful,very quaint and inviting!! Have a beautiful summer ☀️ 🌻💛

[@judihussey5889]

What an amazing transformation! When I think of all you both went thru last year. All of it! The garden, the courtyard, the baby Kitty are a testament to the power of love creativity and beauty! Thank you for all you share with us ❤

[@jenny10234]

Cheers to you too, Sarah. A lovely video. Thanks for sharing. The kitties, the little lambs, beautiful.

[@phyllissmith1105]

Your videos are so beautiful, the northern lights, the music, everything. Your garden courtyard looks so cute!

[@toricaple1327]

You've accomplished a lot for 2 months. Good Lord. Lol. It was great to see the cats together. Congrats on the addition to your family. Good to know Floki has a new sibling... Loved this video. Have a Fantastic Spring ❤

[@intuitiveannapriscilla4694]

Just beautiful, and so special.

[@dottiebaker6623]

Thank you for the images of the Aurora - I now live in the southern US, but spent the first half of my life in the northern states. I've seen a lot of Auroras, but this one reminded me of one I saw in Michigan in the mid 1970s. The ENTIRE sky was filled with color raining and waving down from the zenith. You're right - it's something you never forget.

[@jeanbCA]

Just love this little peek into your days (and aurora nights!) ❤ The way you express how you feel is lovely and relatable and genuinely human. Not to mention your mad video skillz 😊 Thank you for sharing this bit of paradise ✨

[@aliciamolloy5948]

Hi Sarah love your videos. Looking forward to seeing your garden in full bloom. Your are an amazing artist, photographer, and carpenter 😊

[@creativeartwellbeing]

Lovely video Sarah….. I got quite emotional watching and sharing your lovely beautiful life. Love from Cornwall to Scotland 🌸🥰

[@margaretsmith51]

A wonderful compilation, relaxing, entertaining, funny. Brilliant photography Sarah as usual. Absolutely loved the footage.

[@dianequinn1500]

I too love Welsh poppies (also known as wood poppies). They are my favourite.

[@PeachesandMoss]

I have also been gardening all month too. Yesterday we just finished putting in the last plants.

[@cherylhmackie]

Thank you for showing me the beauty in your world. I think we all have something beautiful in our worlds, but we don’t always see them or find someone to share them with. I missed the Aurora down south in Australia, unfortunately I was too ill to go outside. So thank you for sharing with me the wonder you saw.

[@artistocracy]

Wow, what a wild and pristine landscape Skye is, Sarah! Kitty boy Akira is looking like such a boy! Blackbird song is the same as the ones in my garden here in South Australia.

[@SimpleScottishLiving]

It looks absolutely gorgeous out! I swear I can feel the sun through the screen ❤️

[@lindyspence5790]

Northern lights are spectacular ! Beautiful scenery and love your garden! Thank you for sharing your life in such a remarkable country.

[@MrsBarnabas]

Thank you, Sarah, Wolfie, Floki and Akira. 🤗

[@jenniferhopkins1078]

Such an amazing part of the world! I have newly diagnosed severe aurora envy. 🤩

[@sarahinscotland]

I can’t believe it took me so long to start chasing them!

[@karinamcconell1828]

Thankyou so much for sharing this amazing piece of your corner of the world 🌎. It's just such a calming atmosphere you share 😊. Anthe auroras... wow 👌 I think the pollen is from pine and fir tree. We have the same here in Sweden right now. ❤❤❤

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

Those lambs! Awwwwwwwww

[@cynthiakammann7368]

Wow! What an incredible video. And, that aurora Thank you ❣️😘

[@carolyncalhoun7555]

Beautiful video. You did an amazing job with your courtyard. Hope you and Wolfie get much enjoyment out of it this summer. Happy bbqing! Northern lights photography and video were amazing. Love your drone photography and choice of music too--very calming.

[@InkyMD]

Your time lapse shots of the Aurora Borealis are absolutely incredible.

[@KristineGleasonMiller]

Enjoyed hanging out with you while I paint a birthday card for one of my sons. Lovely to see the Northern Light too!

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Gorgeous video of your Spring Adventures & I enjoyed catching up with you, your garden, & just hanging out!

[@samanthaturner1836]

Wow between the Northern lights and the updates in the courtyard I'm amazed! Everything was beautiful.

[@sarahinscotland]

The aurora was so spectacular!

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

Thank you for the beautiful video. I, like you am trying to slow down this year. I have taken pictures as things have bloomed, grown and leafed out. Thank you so much for the Northern Lights video and pictures. We had clouds here and could not see the Aurora. I miss the Northern Lights. I saw them a lot when I lived in Minnesota. Do have a wonderful Spring and Summer. I am glad to see that the cats are well. Take care.

[@debh4190]

Why have I never been to Scotland?! So beautiful. Thanks for sharing -- we have lambs here too (RIGHT here I mean) and although our Northern Lights were not as colorful as yours, they were nonetheless astonishing for being directly overhead and lasting for hours and hours. Thanks for sharing , and thanks for the updates on kittens. They are both adorable!

[@s.478]

Absolutely wonderful vlog, thanks so much!!! 😊

[@hanneliewiese3477]

What a lovely video ! Really enjoyed it soo much. Seeing how you embrace the different seasons - cleaning, planting. Allbis so green and the flowers are so beautiful - Scotland is sooo magnificent!!! Love all the birdsong. The cats are sooo cute! ❤ Thank you for sharing all with us - really enjoyed this video ❤

[@ruthballard1550]

Didn't want the video to end. Thank your for your art channel (I'm also on Patreon) and showing us around Scotland. I'm about to book a flight to go home to the Uk after 8 years not seeing family. This was perfect.

[@sarahinscotland]

Wow I hope you have an amazing trip! I still need to get back to the US…it’s been too long and I miss them

[@zenandink3531]

The courtyard looks sooo nice!! And…sweeeeet kitties 😊

[@alisonlyons4691]

Oh Sarah this is such a lovely video. I havnt watched for a while and so enjoyed this. First time to see your new furry pal. They are very intelligent and talk a lot.The northern lights sure were spectacular. Sadly we had too much cloud, but could see that something was going on. No good photos for me this time. Thank you for sharing your Spring activities......Alioban ❤

[@FatsquatchPNW]

Something I remember my mom doing when I was a kid to keep the slugs away from the snow peas she would plant was to buy scrap tires to use as planters, and she would paint some sort of adhesive or another (I don't remember what exactly, as that was 35+ years ago) around the exterior and then coat them in rock salt. That did wonders to keep the slugs from eating the snow peas. Didn't do a damn thing to keep me from eating them, though. 😂

[@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel]

What a lovely update Sarah, it's good to see you again and the kitties. We even saw the northern lights down here in the south, what an amazing sight. Thank you for sharing

[@sarahinscotland]

I heard they were visible even in southern US!

[@lynnb_and_ky_springer_spaniel]

@@sarahinscotland yes, my friend saw them in Bahamas

[@sillarsscott7694]

I am glad to see you back It is a travesty that you only have 8k subscribers Your friend Scott 🧡 on the west coast of Canada 🇨🇦

[@samantharankinstinamisan5583]

Thank you sharing your Aurora Borealis photos. I’ve seen it years ago in Alaska. Stayed up all night with daddy watching it. I guess too much light pollution here in Kansas City. My family that’s still in Arkansas got to see it🥰

[@daleshawn1910]

Beautiful video

[@beckymeldrum7022]

Love your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@TeriAnnBurr]

Worth the wait

[@sillarsscott7694]

I very much enjoyed this video There were many people posting the Aurora here on Vancouver Island Thanks for sharing

[@veronicashipley9123]

Hello ☺. Three names for the purple flower at the start. Aqueliga, Grannies Bonnets and Columbine. They self seed, so when seed heads appear just scatter them about. Also, have you thought that the pollen is affecting Floki and it's not a cold! Bless him 🐾 The bird song at the end is a blackbird, the high pitched screech some kind of seagull ... Sending Love & Light to you both and your fur babies 🐺🐱 xx

[@joyceflowershed]

Scottish lass here we used to call them maidens bonnets 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@user-nq3ru9xo4m]

Thanks for sharing.

[@leslieandrew8236]

Thank you for this.

[@moonchaserstudio]

Such a calming video. Loved it!

[@Mimlou]

I discovered your video while looking up things to do while visiting Edinburgh. Can I just admit that I literally binged all your videos today!! Love your vlogs and how personable you are! Looking forward to more content from you (as a fellow 30 yr old American artist here in the US longing to visit Scotland soon!)

[@sarahinscotland]

I’m so glad you enjoy them! I do like Edinburgh I just don’t make it down often enough. It would be a great place for urban sketching!!

[@fuzzydragons]

ouch silly kitten, you would think that would have hurt 10:49 awww was too cloudy here sadly to see the northern lights the first night, bit better the second. wanted hubby to see them since i have in Canada before

[@firdyk]

Sooo beautiful

[@user-wk1mw9nj3i]

I thoroughly enjoyed your sharing the many beautiful things in your life. Helps me to calm down and let things take their own time. ❤ You have the heart of an artist.

[@ayokakaiser]

This was so lovely - thank you!! I’m sad I missed the Aurora - it was visible even here in the middle of Germany that night but I didn’t know about it. Glad you got to experience to the fullest! So cool to hear a tiny snippet of German in other video. 😉

[@sarahinscotland]

There will be more sightings over the next year or so as we reach the solar maximum

[@ruthannlaidlaw6415]

Beautiful Sarah !

[@shawnas464]

Beautiful!

[@finleydavis118]

Relaxing video, nice work!

[@pjk1714]

You have created a very inviting space.. April brought some crazy storms. Skye is a special place.🦋

[@ShariArts]

amazing display of lights - thank you for capturing that. What is the music you played during the aurora? I love it. I keep the cats out of my garden boxes by spreading chopsticks all over the box in between all the plants and sometimes I stick old forks in there too. It definitely keeps them out of the box.

[@thepictontwowheels7195]

Th blue planters have got to be 're painted you are upsetting your father in law. Great shots of the northern lights.. loved them. Great to see you back .

[@sarahinscotland]

😂

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Oh man the video on Aurora ... the colors... spectacular ! ❤

[@zenlife1200]

We used to have a pollen problem on our cars here but our neighbor chopped down a massive pine type tree in his back garden when the neighbor on the other side built a 2nd house in the back of his yard. It was too close to their boundary between them. The tree was on a lean into their yard and the roots were growing into their neighbors yard. Once the tree was gone, so was all the pollen. The pollen had a yellowish tinge to it. The aurora here was very pink overhead.

[@sarahinscotland]

Yea I definitely think it’s one of the nearby trees. Actually the other day I rode through the forest and there was a thick yellowish haze, and I’m suspicious it was pollen!!

[@hArtyTruffle]

❤❤❤

[@kathrynmcguinness7356]

What a beautiful video Sarah! So lovely, creative and your video/photography skills are amazing. Your Aurora shots, Wow!

[@ameliaameliaworks3678]

OK, I just can’t figure out why you put the new blue planters perpendicular to each other like that. 🧐 😁 Such lovely video. ❤

[@henriquejanuario881]

Beautiful video! The auroras are wonderful! thanks for sharing!!!

[@BILAL-BABAR]

welcome back .... 🙂

[@hanneliewiese3477]

What a lovely bird sound towards the end of the video ... the loud bird call - what bird is it ? ❤

[@gwenritch]

Your video of the Aurora moved me to tears! Thank you. I live way south of the Tropic of Cancer and did not witness this blessed event. Wow. I’m also a cat rescuer. I’ve ordered on Amazon immune builder supplements for cats that really works. I have 21 cats so know what you are experiencing. I don’t use just antibiotics, colloidal silver and other natural supplements to keep their immune strong. Anyhow just wanted to share the cat stuff too. Thanks Sarah, Scotland sure seems magical, where I live in the very hot tropics of southern Panama, SA, it’s also a different magic

[@sarahinscotland]

I imagine it’s beautiful there

[@jcline147]

What a gorgeous video!!! Thank you so much for your talent and for sharing it with us all. We also had the aurora here and it was magnificent. My daughter called me and said to get outside because it had started and she said that they were looking at green mist and all of a sudden the sky exploded in red yellow purple green, she said it was just the most amazing experience and was so grateful that she got to see it. So much of the same here that you photographed and recorded here in your video so I’m sure being a little bit more north in latitude. yours was a bit more intense. Your garden is fabulous. You’ve done a fabulous job. I’m thinking about getting a mulcher for all of my debris to put back in my raised garden beds for mulch. The season for growing and painting. Happy spring to all of you!

[@sarahinscotland]

The aurora was incredible, mind blowing! Mulcher is a great idea

[@ShariArts]

how about a covered porch swing? That would be nice out in your courtyard.

[@sarahinscotland]

It might take up too much room. But I like the idea!

[@mnap1595]

The aurora was crazy that night! I had just gone to bed when my wife called me outside to tell me it was starting. I spent the next 2 hours standing outside in a bath robe in about 60 degree weather, thinking it would be a short affair. 😅 Out of curiosity, what song did you use during that chapter?

[@quietlife7186]

🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@Frieda_Kamstra]

Maybe Floki has hay fever symptoms

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Maybe move your ferns to the back of the bed - more towards the back wall as they are going to get so big - plant more smaller plants in the front of the bed. The courtyard looks so nice now.

[@sarahinscotland]

They are rooted so deep I can’t remove or move them. I tried!

[@deborahmillard1015]

Maybe your cat has an allergy to what’s falling from the tree.