First Impressions of Vanlife in Scotland (Midges & Misery?)

In this video, we'll share our first impressions of vanlife in Scotland! From the beautiful scenery to the miserable midges, we have to say, it's not what we expected! Will this be the life-changing experience we were promised? Find out in this First Impressions of Vanlife in Scotland video!
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0:00 - 0:38 - Intro
0:38 - 03:06 - Packing Up
03:06 - 04:23 - Saying Goodbye
04:23 - 09:13 - Ferry Time
09:13 - 13:11 - Galloway Forest Park
13:11 - 14:27- Dark Skies
14:27 - 16:24 - Road Trip
16:24 - 19:15 - Otter Pools & Midges
19:15 - 22:28 - More Exploring
22:28 - 25:02 - Baked
25:02 - 25:52 - What's Next?
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We are Philly and Keely and we live full time in our tiny home on wheels Martha. After building our DIY home in a Citroen Relay camper we spent a year living on the streets of London before quitting our jobs only to be met with lockdown. Then we took our van further than she had ever been before to the very beautiful Turkey. Enroute we stopped off in Spain for a few weeks where we experienced every van lifers worst nightmare, we were robbed and they stole all valuables in our van. But now we are back on our feet, fully MOT’d and back on the road through Europe before we experienced another vanlife nightmare... our van caught fire! After the trauma of that we had a massive change of plan and have now made our way to Japan. We enjoyed a three month Japanese Adventure and are now back in Martha ready for some more European Adventures.
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[@noxtwilight_]

Best friggin cooking segment ever 😂😅🤣

[@phillyandkeely]

We had a right laugh when editting that 🤣🤣

[@WagnerGimenes]

OMG! The sound effects at 12:00. You are so funny and so good at this. Thanks again.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Wagner 🥰🥰 we had a good giggle at them too

[@markhennessy8561]

11 yrs ago today I was in Glenfinnan with my kids and saw wild deer 🦌 just 10 feet from us and no one else around so make sure it's late in the day for the place to be quiet we are from Cork and love Scotland have a great trip

[@phillyandkeely]

What a lovely memory Mark 🥰🥰 hopefully we get lots of encounters with nature that would be awesome ❤️

[@Rob.1340]

Welcome to Scotland. Callanish , ilsle of Lewis. 👍🚐😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Rob 🥰🥰

[@TheNewbys]

Have a fab trip guys. Wooohoooo!!

[@phillyandkeely]

🥰🥰🥰 thanks guys. Our van has not been our friend this week haha! Typical 🤣

[@motoringmemories6825]

Well done your away.glen.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Glen 🥰🥰

[@amymadden4631]

Scotland looks so beautiful! It's so good to see you guys back out on the road and having fun! I always love seeing your enthusiasm, energy and humor xo ❤❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Amy 🥰🥰 feels so good to be back on the road

[@veronica1952]

Awe delighted to see you back on the road. I really enjoyed your video Scotland is beautiful the further you go up the better it gets. Recommend Fort William. Looks like you will need to get something sorted for the midges🤔☺️💚 Veronica

[@barrywatler7482]

Hi ya good to see you again , muffins or cupcakes love them both. 😮 Take care and stay safe cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🚐🤩🌟🩷

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Barry!!! 🥰🥰 You know I'm trying to convince Philly to go to Australia later this year, help me convince him haha

[@barrywatler7482]

@@phillyandkeely Gotta come Australia, east cost is amazing🌟Learn all the Aussie slang for example outside toilet is a dunny.🤩

[@phillyandkeely]

🥰🥰

[@johnorrells3797]

All you need is two draws misc and general 😊

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣

[@venturing_north]

Scotland is awesome… providing you get yourselves some hats with midgie nets attached or… Avon skin so soft dry oil 😜🚐🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@phillyandkeely]

We got our nets today woop woop!! That will be entertaining to wear haha

[@geoffcampbell7846]

A laugh a minute. Great fun. Take care.👋

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Geoff 🥰

[@mzbeansprout]

hey, the curry scene was so awesome

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much! We had a right laugh editting that 🤣🤣🥰🥰

[@stuartmays]

Isle of Skye,lewis and harris are all musts !

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Stuart 🥰🥰 we heard it's expensive to take van to Lewis and Harris so thought about maybe going by bicycle and camping for a day or two instead (we are cheapos haha) but need to look into it more see the actual prices.

[@stuartmays]

@@phillyandkeely Its a little pricey for the ferry yes,however the beaches and scenery and beyond friendly locals are worth every single penny.

[@dcunningham7328]

Can't wait for the rest of this series. Love Scotland!! Glencoe is spectacular, Skyfall Valley (Etive Valley), Clachaig Inn, Nevis Valley and Harry Potter (Steall) Water Falls ... great jump into the Lower Falls in Glen Nevis. Love Spean Bridge, Neptune's Staircase, Commando Monument and the Witches Cauldron for a dip. Fantastic country, have a great time and hope the midges are tolerable.

[@phillyandkeely]

Wow so many awesome places to add to our itenerary 🥰🥰

[@helencunningham1259]

Exactly what I was going to suggest. Glen Etive is awesome.

[@pamelarw58]

Love that you are both SO excited……Scotland the journey begins!! Yummy muffins well done Keely! Travel safely 💜💙🇦🇺🤗

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Pamela 🥰🥰

[@raymondsweeney8073]

Brilliant, so funny 😂😂😂 & Peanut butter on the floor 🙈🤣🤣🤣👍

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks Raymond

[@graemeroberts5730]

Love the fact you’re back on the road….❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Graeme 🥰

[@helenmoat6456]

Nope i didn't see any otters at the pools either. Great to see tou on the road again.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Helen 🥰🥰

[@byromtaylor6482]

go over the other side of scotland no midges ....but visit Arran n bute ...sterling and my favorite bit Pitlochery

[@phillyandkeely]

Thankyou for the tip 🥰🥰

[@byromtaylor6482]

@@phillyandkeely no flies on the east side borders and the like for some reason dont know why but get some reppellent or cream I got bitten to death on Arran. Bute house on Bute Rothsey is nice place seasons in every room and a nice romantic story to the place - lovely place and great islans - You can climb some of the peaks on aArren n see some eagles - def go there as you like climbing ...

[@AnneHeyns]

Nice to see ya again!

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Anne 🥰🥰

[@Howdy3000]

The cooking scene sound effects LOL there are no words ...

[@phillyandkeely]

😂😂😂 glad you enjoyed that

[@sarahinscotland]

Rainy midge season aka SUMMER 😂 seriously hope you have an amazing time here while it’s warm!

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Sarah 🥰🥰

[@charlenechua6073]

Happy Sunday Love the caption of Scotland adventure begin episode

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Charlene 🥰🥰

[@helenmedlow2764]

Hey you two, looks magical over there, oh and if you get bit by midges and they irritate you, carry a little container of white vinegar around with you and as soon as you feel the itch, spray or wipe white vinegar on the spot and it should nutruelise the acid and stop you scratching yourself silly and driving you insane ❤

[@phillyandkeely]

That's a great tip about vinegar!! Thanks so much Helen 🥰

[@AlwaysAway]

This is so exciting! It's so hot in central Europe we're considering heading back and road tripping Scotland for the first time. It looks so pretty! And yes, Keely, you're looking like a wizard with those muffins. They look bloody amazing!?

[@phillyandkeely]

Awww thanks so much, they were sooooo good have to say 🤤 Scotland is FAB we love it so far 🥰🥰

[@dawnehowells3109]

Hi guys We enjoyed completing the NC500 2 years ago. We loved it 😍 Scotland is definitely more Vanlife friendlier than England/Wales. There is so much to see and we still haven’t seen all of Scotland yet! The Isle of Skye is definitely magical!The Fairy Pools are beautiful. On the NC00 Smoo Caves & Ullapool is worth a visit. There are many beautiful castles nestled alongside the many Lochs. The list is endless. Take your time and enjoy the journey. 😊

[@phillyandkeely]

Great recommendations, thanks so much Dawne ❤️🥰 so far it's incredible, so excited to explore isle of Skye too

[@skatemetrix]

Tourists: Go to Scotland. Midges: So you have chosen death.

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣🤣this made me laugh out loud hahahaha

[@kevinprescot3591]

Thoroughly enjoy watching you both here in Australia and thank you for keeping a couple of oldies entertained. Absolutely love Scotland and have some very happy memories of some great holidays there. Looking forward to next week’s episode. Happy travels. PS: those peanut butter muffins look really delicious.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Kevin, Glad you enjoyed the video, hopefully will bring back some more fond memories while we explore Scotland 🥰🥰

[@jeremyhatfield2405]

Absolutely love it!!💚 Now I want chocolate peanut butter muffins 😫

[@phillyandkeely]

They were sooooo good 🤤🤤

[@dennismiller5725]

Enjoy the climate because it will be about 107F today here in Tucson!

[@phillyandkeely]

Oh wow!! 107

[@dmmcfaul]

A couple of weeks ago we went to the isle of Arran and it was off the charts gorgeous. As always your filling my screen with joy and appreciation. Enjoy the rest of your Scottish adventure x

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Donna, we were thinking of going there!! Glad to hear it was so beautiful 🥰

[@helentinkletoesadvsfromacb]

I can't wait for my van to arrive so we can get out on adventures. I won't be as luxurious as Martha but it'll do the job and be very cosy :) you are making me really jealous - you've just reminded me though that some fly nets which be a good idea 😂 Marthas number plate has my initials from before I got married

[@phillyandkeely]

Aww that's cool about Initials 😄 we have just been given some midge nets from kind Scottish friends so much needed heading North

[@helentinkletoesadvsfromacb]

If you find the weather is naff the international climbing arena at ratho is awesome

[@jacquilamb5703]

I stay half an hour from you. At the Galloway Forest Park there is also a Red Deer Range and you can see the most amazing deer and there is goats further along too. If you are still in the area you should visit the SW coast some places to visit are Portpatrick, Sandhead, Ardwell, Mull of Galloway at Drummore is Scotland’s most southerly point. All of these places you can wild camp. Some places have signs up saying no overnight parking but nobody will bother you at all. Looking forward to see where you go next week. I’m from Stranraer xx

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Jacqui, so good to know 🥰 we are looking forward to exploring more 🎉

[@lindao1327]

Welcome to Scotland! ❤ we were down in Dumfries and Galloway last weekend! Our first time in that area and we live in Scotland! We collected a telescope for a relatives gift from that area! Looking forward to the rest of your visit! ❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Linda 🥰

[@lindao1327]

@@phillyandkeely I edited my comment because I hadn’t watched the whole video. Take care.

[@robinlaw498]

love your blogs, you were at Loudonhill just outside Darvel where I stay . Did you not go up Loudonhill .the view up there is great.Look forward to follow your advertures

[@phillyandkeely]

Gonna have to get some hill walking or mountain climbing in 💪💪

[@jaynepearson187]

Lovely to see you back on the road again 😀

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Jayne 🥰🥰 feels good to be back on the road ❤️

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Oh I love you guys you are my favourites.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Richie 🥰🥰

[@davidpilsworth1254]

Girvan is close by. Fort William and Nessie is a must. Enjoy

[@phillyandkeely]

Need to find Nessie for sure 🤣

[@charlottebrownlow5193]

Was missing lost in transit so much so really glad i found you. Look forward to your Scottish adventures. Stay safe.

[@phillyandkeely]

Aww we've been missing them too ❤️ so glad you found us Charlotte, thanks so much for watching 🥰🥰

[@luriglilleskutt]

Haha, this made my day :) loved the cooking sound effects 🎉😂

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed them, wee giggled alot adding them in 🤣🤣

[@jackrolfson312]

Does scotland know you're in country. They should at least be warned! You guys are crazy. I love you, Both. Look forward to your next adventure.

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣🤣 Scotland needs warned lmao

[@lorrainestaines3538]

Oh my god you so make me smile, even when I don't feel like it❤ x

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Lorraine 🥰🥰 I'm glad we made you smile

[@lorrainestaines3538]

@@phillyandkeely you have made my day, believe me xx

[@welshwomble4343]

❤ Nice to see you back on the road.

[@phillyandkeely]

Nice to be back 🥰🥰🥰

[@traceygladwin1924]

Fort William in Scotland lovelies , your vlog made me laugh so much . Especially oh thats a bit feisty , to the bedroom 😂 xx

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣 thanks Tracey 🥰🥰 so glad we gave you a laugh ❤️❤️

[@vbjage]

So happy to hear your voices! Love you guys!

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks JJ 🥰🥰

[@ldosucowboy3279]

Hello again. Thus wideo was so wood. Haha. The muffins looked great.

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 love this comment haha, thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@davidhall8745]

West coast is fantastic and East coast is very scenic. Skye can be very busy and some of the other islands really good such as Islay and Jura. Have a great time while you are here thanks Dave

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Dave, we are so excited to explore more! So many beautiful places to try and squeeze in

[@davidhall8745]

if you get stuck with anything let me know and in Stirling which is a lovely small city!

[@jamesmackay4652]

Skin so soft will help with the midge,so so much to see yit.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much James, appreciate the tip 💪

[@marvinwatson3245]

Midges, never encountered them, in all my trips to Scotland. Galloway dark sky park, only a hour from me. Just got back from a week touring the Highlands. Stopped in my stealth camping van at Oban, Eilean Donan castle, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness (did not see nessie), Inverness and Cruden Bay (Slains Castle, Home of Dracula). Enjoy your visit. Cannot wait for my next Scotland adventure, very soon. Oh yes, a trip over Bealach na Ba (Pass of the cattle) is well worth it.

[@phillyandkeely]

Wow so many great locations Marvin, will have to add these to our map 🥰🥰 I didn't know about Slains Castle, so much to see! You think Bealach na Ba will be ok in our size of van?

[@marvinwatson3245]

@@phillyandkeely Your van will be fine, size wise. i would not take a large box campervan over Belach na Ba, but people do.

[@marvinwatson3245]

@@phillyandkeely If your going to take The NC500 route, visit the Whaiigoe steps (your van will fit in the very small car park), Duncansby stacks (look out for Puffins) , Smoo cave and 100's of perfect sandy beaches to walk and admire.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Marvin 🥰

[@frankfurter726]

Scotland is beautiful, midgies tend to be fewer on the east coast. Avon So Soft is supposed to deter them

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much for recommendation 🥰🥰

[@takethetwistyroad]

Brilliant video. Scotland is stunning, enjoy. Btw, love the cooking sound effects 😂😂

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@bridalbeautyni]

The only midge spray that works on Scotland is Smidge. It's expensive but worth it.

[@jacquilamb5703]

Avon Skin So Soft the blue one is good too

[@davidvincent2nd757]

I’ve traded coffee for tea . I don’t have to get going in the morning . I’ve also changed from sugar to honey in the tea . Seems to help a little with the weight . Another crazy good looking food item out of that pan .

[@phillyandkeely]

I do love a cup of tea, but that's in the afternoon for me after my two morning coffees haha. Yeah those muffins were great 🤤🤤

[@RustyRoseAdventures]

Love the sound effects on the cooking montage 😂 Great video looking forward to the best!

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Max 🥰🥰 the sound effects made me laugh so much haha, such big children

[@mrsgdr]

Hope you have a fab time up here in our back garden 😂 not sure how far behind your videos are but if you need any help on your travels give us a shout we are in Inverness have fun and enjoy

[@phillyandkeely]

Aww thanks so much 🥰🥰 appreciate the offer. We aren't too ahead yet on videos, so will keep that in mind ❤️

[@daveeveleigh487]

Go see the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies,especially at night.

[@phillyandkeely]

I'll add these to my map right now 🥰🥰

[@nicentoasty]

I used to run Kinloch Castle on the Island of Rum. I forgot to close my window and went to the wee post office/pub, with Kate my Aussie girlfriend. When we came back, I mean 10"s of thousands of midges lining my walls. We had to use the hoover to get rid of them.

[@phillyandkeely]

Gross!! They are wee monsters aren't they!

[@upwards771]

Dude the sound effects when keely made the dinner were fabulous hahaha

[@phillyandkeely]

Glad you enjoyed them 🤣🤣

[@foreverirish132]

So excited for your adventures in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@phillyandkeely]

Thankyou 🥰🥰 so are we 🎉

[@carolineconsidine3547]

Hiiiiiii. .love the channel....you have to go North to the black Isle....near Inverness..Rosemarkie. Avoch and the Cromarty firth...we love it up there....its beautiful!!!!!enjoy Scotland 😊

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much for recommendations 🥰🥰🥰

[@di-silvafields]

Midges, Take plenty of vitB and more specifically folic acid. But some Avon Skin So Soft to put on your skin.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks for the tip Di 🥰

[@di-silvafields]

A82 toFort William, gorgeous views. Fort Augustus famous for its many canal locks. Kyle of Lochalsh and Eilean Donal Castle.

[@robertrauter8459]

ooo good lord I am jelous wish I was there with you guys.....have fun and be happy...

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Robert 🥰🥰

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

Yay your back on the road. So many beautiful places in Scotland. If your fan of braveheart deffo go to Sterling. Such a pretty town and there's a monument to William Wallace there plus a castle. The Highlands obvs, go find Nessy 😊 safe travels x

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰 defo feels good to be back on the road woop woop.

[@joylord6852]

Hi guys Scotland is looking really good so far Lots of Love and prayers 😊🏝🦋💖🦮🙏🏻 Safe Travels

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Joy

[@LorraineG123]

Scotland looks beautiful. What great adventures ahead of ye.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Lorraine 🥰🥰

[@MrFloris]

Philly, we all voted yes for the kilt.

[@brewsterkits]

newbie here, i really liked your video, looking forward to more of Scotland

[@phillyandkeely]

Aww thanks so much 🥰🥰 appreciate that, glad to have you on board ❤️

[@packingourtrunks]

We absolutely loved this, thank you. You two bring joy into our van (which is already a place of much joy I hasten to add!) every Sunday. To steal from your very own vernacular - oh my god we are so excited to see you exploring Scotland!

[@phillyandkeely]

Awww thanks so much, that's so lovely to hear 🥰🥰

[@shaunwizard]

It took me 16 weeks to go around the Scottish coast with a couple of trips inland, good luck both ❤😊

[@phillyandkeely]

Oh wow, that sounds like an incredible trip!!

[@juliethorne8050]

New here, and aren't you two adorable, and survivors too? 😊 Welcome to our shores! We're a proper friendly bunch with ALL the stunning scenery! Have fun! Have subbed. Looking forward to following your journeys. xXx

[@phillyandkeely]

Aww thanks so much for the sub Julie 🥰🥰 so excited to explore Scotland it's so beautiful so far

[@marymagerr6488]

Hello from west belfast❤ loving watching your adventures 🎉

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Mary 🥰🥰

[@DebraMichell-zv2ed]

Just discovered your channel whilst researching our upcoming Scotland trip (from Aus) so now deep diving on all your content and LOVING it! Thanks x

[@phillyandkeely]

Awww thanks so much Debra!! Really really appreciate your kindness thankyou 🙏🙏 Coming to Scotland all the way from Aus! Awesome, we are actually doing some chatting about visiting Aus after Scotland haha

[@helenjacob7548]

Hello! Isle of Bute and Millport would be a fab place to visit in your van. Also the 'Pineapple House' is an interesting building plus Culross too if you're in mid, central Scotland.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks for the tip Helen 🥰🥰 going to look up the pineapple house now

[@helenjacob7548]

@@phillyandkeely No probs! Further north I would recommend 'Chanory Point' for dolphin watching and Portmahomack beach for a dip.

[@MsAngelwithin]

yay you made it :)

[@phillyandkeely]

🎉

[@denisecafferky2248]

You two make my day 😃🧡

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Denise 🥰🥰

[@dmo4032]

Love your channel. My wife and I took our van from Florida to Scotland last year. NC500 is great, but don't miss the Isle of Skye. It's a must. You'll also need a midge hat for sure. Cheers from the USA

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Guys 🥰 great shout on the Isle of Skye we will defo be trying to go there

[@marilynnejohnstone1468]

Great to see you back on the road. If you’re going up to Assynt don’t miss the Drumbeg scenic road, Achmelvich beach and the Summer Isles. When you’re on the Drumbeg scenic road stop off at Assynt Aromas - their tea garden is a haven in the wilderness - and they do the best hot chocolate. I’d go up the west side through Ullapool to Durness and round by Loch Eriboll. The scenery is stunning but remember to fill up when you see a petrol station. Enjoy

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much for the tips Marilynne 🥰🥰 so excited to explore all these incredible places

[@raktoda707]

The best tour guides (and bakers) thank you

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@simov8chevy]

End of summer is not the best time for dark skies in Scotland. The nights start noticeably drawing in at the end of August but even then it's still daylight after 10pm in SW Scotland. Dawn starts about 2am in the middle of summer.

[@phillyandkeely]

Yeah very good point, we realised when we had to stay up till like 1am and it was still barely dark ahhaa

[@beckybercegeayconnor6135]

We loved Loch Ness and the Glen Coe area.

[@phillyandkeely]

🥰🥰🥰 excited to explore both woop woop

[@carolineconsidine3547]

And general wades military road it's the b852 along side Loch Ness...do not use the a82...its the main road through..😊

[@phillyandkeely]

Brilliant tip thanks Caroline!

[@salmetal01]

Aaaaaahh this is my part of the world! D&G is a lovely wee part of the world. Loads of great wee wild camping park ups too. Midges are awful at the otter pool aren’t they? Right along the coast is stunning, not as bad for midges too. Xx

[@phillyandkeely]

That's good to know about the coast Sally 🥰🥰

[@salmetal01]

@@phillyandkeely the Drovers Inn at Loch Lomond will let you park up for free if you eat or drink at the pub, it’s the most haunted hotel in Scotland. Glencoe is gorgeous and there’s a free park up close to the Clachaig Inn. Always live music on there and loads of beers to try. Then across at Aviemore there’s the reindeer at cairngorm mountain resort, good park up there too. The reindeer just wander free. Our van broke down up there at new year, runaway engine. Had to get a new engine, finally back on the road again after four months of the van in the garage.

[@phillyandkeely]

wow!!! thats crap about the engine! glad to hear you are back on the road, im sure that was an expensive fix!

[@CarinaPiersay]

I’m so excited to explore Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 with you!! Those muffins looked 💣!!! I hope Martha’s strange sound was just a little indigestion 👍🏼. Safe travels from Southern California 🌴💛

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Carina 🥰🥰 excited to have you explore with us too 💓

[@CarinaPiersay]

@@phillyandkeely do you have a PO Box?

[@melcop]

Fabulous as always guys. Have fun 😊

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Melissa 🥰🥰

[@MelG-ut3hs]

You two are so funny. Love your vlogs.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Mel 🥰 that's so kind to say

[@katyjones4108]

Two of my favourites, Scotland and you guys! ❤️ I'm so looking forward to the videos to come. I have many highlights and all are too many to name. But high on my list of wonders in Scotland are Mull, Iona, Harris, Lewis, Skye & Orkney. I like to hunt the standing circles and there are so many in Scotland. Calanais is just awesome but I also love hunting a giant single stone and chatting to locals! Mull offers a great coast, wonderful wildlife such as the white tailed eagles (sea) and I highly recommend Fidden Farm for the best sunset whilst camping at the waters edge, super for swimming and paddle boarding! The beaches on Harris are to die for! Neist Point on Skye is just amazing, I saw and heard the minke whales here and one puffin. Quiraing... Staffin... so so much on Skye! Plocktonnis idyllic and a boat trip is cool here. I love the waterfalls inland and the East coast is also amazing. And not forgetting Glasgow and Edinburgh! They are so different and both worth a visit. I could just keep going! ❤️❤️❤️

[@phillyandkeely]

Wow Katy, so much incredible info there, we are gonna have to add those location pins, and I have no idea what a standing circle is so will have to look that up haha

[@katyjones4108]

@@phillyandkeely I combined standing stones and stone circle in my excitement of writing the comment lol. These sites are ancient and often older than Stonehenge... I have a few favourites now in Scotland. I'm Welsh and spent most of 2022 in Scotland and I'm heading back up again this week. ❤️🦄🗝🌕 Happy Full Moon, its a great one to manifest in this energy. Keep smiling 😊🙏🏼🕯🌞🌕🗝

[@JessicaaT89]

I moved to Scotland from southern England last year and I absolutely love it here! I’d say May time is ideal to visit to avoid those pesky midges. Van travel and midges is hard though 😂 hope you enjoy the rest of your time here 💙🤍

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Jessica, it's really so beautiful ❤️ I think we will defo be back again in Spring

[@karldavidrecycling2807]

id be the same without sugar in my coffee my only luxury lol " no holiday home now ^ ahaha great start to the adventure yous two :)

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Karl 🥰🥰

[@wanderingsofalanandcaz]

Love it guys. Videos just get better every week. We loved Scotland but think next time we’ll go in Autumn/Winter to avoid the midges as we got swarmed in summer 👍

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much guys 🥰🥰🥰

[@bridgetalves5667]

You two are so cute & funny 😂Thoroughly enjoyed this video, as always 😊Scotland looks beautiful - enjoy every minute ! Much love from Cape Town

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much Bridget 🥰🥰 so glad you enjoyed it

[@moneyprofessional]

Oh wow, great video guys, love the cooking bits, so funny. I'm so excited to see you exploring Scotland, I've been many times, and can't wait to see you exploring places I recognize! There's so many great places, the NC500 does a good job of guiding you to most of them (I toured Scotland before the NC500 was invented!), but also detour off onto other roads and dont feel you need to do all of the NC500. Fort William is a great place to stock up with food and diesel and also a beautiful location - you can even climb Ben Nevis on foot if you want to taste some more metal, and visit the Harry Potter bridge!! I'd also recommend Apple Cross (but Martha might not like going up the pass, so take the coast road instead), and Lochinver for delicious pies. But honestly it's all good you can't go wrong. The West Coast is definitely the best so don't rush it. Random other suggestion is Talmine - as I used to stay there, it's really remote and wild on the Atlantic coast.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much for all these incredible recommendations. I think that's a good tip about makesure to come off NC500 to see some good spots.

[@captaindave47]

I didn't see any Otters there either, I think it's a ploy to get us there. My favourite place in Scotland is the Isle of Arran, you have no trouble finding good free parkups there. And the people are really friendly.

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Dave, we have a few mishaps on the isle of arran this week, so looking forward to sharing that with you all. It's super beautiful and the people are lovely.

[@BendsMusic]

Apparently the Proclaimers wrote a song about walking the NC 500 twice .. I can't think what it's called atm. 😎🤘

[@phillyandkeely]

🤣🤣🤣

[@julieattard7098]

Yay you guys!!!! We love Scotland and can't wait to get back up there this winter, cos we love the snow. We are starting off our full time van life with our wee Alfie dog next weekend or sooner if we can . First stop for us and Big Sylvia (Van) will be Pembrokeshire and then onto Devon and Cornwall by August bank hols . Happy and safe travels lovelies!! ❤❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Oh lovely Julie, that sounds incredible!! Hope you and Alfie love your time away 💓 I imagine Scotland is incredible in the winter

[@julieattard7098]

@@phillyandkeely it is so beautiful ❤️ deep snow ❄️ When you visit Loch Ness there's a lovely place to eat called the Loch Ness Inn, great food, lovely place. And if you want a break from the van Try and get a night or two at Kilmicheal house, Charlotte is a wonderful lady full of local knowledge. She's a formidable lady but lovely ❤️ runs a tight B&B with a lovely continental Breaky xx That's a lot of lovely 🤩

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Looking forward to seeing more of beautiful Scotland and hopefully you won't have too many midge attacks. Those muffins look so delish. Have you ever used peanut powder? It's good in a cup of hot chocolate or you can make a fruit dip with it mixed with cocoa and honey. Glad to hear Martha got her worn out parts replaced and she's as good as new(knock on wood). I'm on the road too, in Colorado, where I will meet up with a friend for a week. Hope you two get to see some beautiful wildflowers which is what we'll be looking for. Hey, I heard you can pan for gold in Scotland, maybe give that a try. Okay, have fun you two and talk to you later. Happy Travels!

[@phillyandkeely]

Panning for gold sounds awesome!! I wanna try that now 🤣🤣 thanks so much Adele, have an awesome time with your friend in Colorado 🥰

[@denisemariegreen531]

So good to share Funday Sunday with you both. So cool you are in Scotland. Cannot wait to journey those lands myself soon. Safe travels and get Avon Skin Soft for those pesky midges 😉🥰

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks for the tip Denise 🥰🥰 loving Scotland so far, excited to explore more

[@manconthemove]

Alba truly is a beautiful stunning country. You've chosen well 👍🏻. I spent most of 2016 there, explored a few of the islands and even made it to Orkney. (If you've got time, try and get over, you'll love it) Have an absolutely fantastic week, looking forward to what you said you were going to show us 😁. See you same time, same channel, different location 😂 next week 💚🙏🏻💚

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Alan 🥰🥰 fingers crossed we get to some islands 🤞🤞

[@PoppedTyreTravels]

Yay! So pleased that you’re back out on your travels again 😁 can’t wait to see more of your Scotland series ❤❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks so much 🥰🥰 we are so glad to be back on the road too

[@Aaron-P]

Congrats on making it to Scotland!! Really looking forward to the new lands for you guys. Continued good vibes for Martha and her new bits & bobs. Any ideas on the new noise? 🤞😬🤞 The curry-making sound effect cascade had me laughing! 😂❤️❤️😎✌️xx

[@phillyandkeely]

Glad we gave you a laugh with those sound effects 🤣🤣 no idea what the new sound is, we also have a new light on our dashboard lol, but we will see how things go

[@pamalbert5750]

Have fun you two❤

[@phillyandkeely]

Thanks Pam 🥰🥰