Heading Home to the Hebrides Pt1: Folkestone to Glasgow via Peterborough

[@EurasiaTV]

I don't mean to put any unwanted pressure on, but my lord I need part 2 right now! I cannot wait to see the drive through the highlands, something I'm missing so much right now. Glad you got home safe!

[@andrewjditton]

Sorry Andrew, it'll be a fortnight before Part 2, especially given the STUNNING weather forecast up here for this coming week, and a new garden that needs sorting! But I hope it will be worth the wait. Many thanks.

[@araneus1]

@@andrewjditton Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[@daretodream...898]

When you focus on the positives, the results are lovely! Thank you Andrew and Mr. Dougal. You are one of my favorite channels!

[@andrewjditton]

Awww, thank you!

[@mpersad]

Andrew, I like so many others find your wonderful blog a great pleasure to watch. Particularly now, in these very troubling times, your great work is even more appreciated. Stay safe, stay home, protect the NHS! All the best, Mark.

[@kathlucy603]

Dougal is such a treasure. Isn’t it wonderful some of the kindness that has come out of this time, like the neighbours helping your mum. Take care Andrew.

[@PaulAndrewCrouch]

Your videos are keeping me sane, and helping me not miss my caravan..... much......

[@mikeysonlyvanspage]

Thank you Andrew. Great to see you so positive and I'm glad you have Dougal to keep you company. Hope you're well.

[@HereWeTow]

Its a great reminder of the pleasures that we have taken for granted for so long. This will soon be over with a whole new appreciation for the simple things in life. Thanks for sharing. 😊👍

[@normasmith137]

And here we are months later. Thank you for being part of the light that has helped me though all of this craziness. Remember helping one person is like saving the world, ok not really but it saved me! Thank you! From DC...

[@andrewjditton]

Aww, thanks Norma!

[@henrylinsdell9598]

It's great to see that sign welcome to Scotland, you know its happy times ahead

[@JJWilliams-uk3rf]

Looking forward to part 2, the moment you walk through your own front door, step inside , shut the door and wait until this is all over and life back to normal, stay safe all

[@VanTasticTraveling]

Lovely video, full of relaxed vibs. Glad that we found your channel. Please take us back to Scotland 😊 lots of love from (currently) the Netherlands

[@andrewjditton]

Ah, those happy times when you could go caravanning... Let's hope they return sooner not later.

[@yippee8570]

Really enjoyed this, thank you. 👍

[@lorcro2000]

We'll probably adjust to a new reality of always keeping a 3 meter distance from everyone and still have lives. Because I don't think this bug is going anywhere for literally years. Which is of course not great news for some people who are at high risk. Social isolation for now, absolutely, but we can't social isolate for 2-3-4 years, most likely. It's a tricky situation.

[@nfoss5656]

Andrew Ditton stay healthy

[@G-ra-ha-m]

No worries, CV19 is petering out, stay with the vitamins, R&R and Dougal walks and you'll be fine. I've taken to watching 'Train Drivers View' videos, a wonderful way to travel all over the world from your living room, e.g: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHaYdXSfqK2Vm5o Enjoy :)

[@irenedale5256]

Loved the video but makes me feel so homesick for the open road! Part 2 - can’t wait💕

[@tearoha.hohaia]

Gosh Andrew - I really enjoy your driving video sequences. Coronovirus aside - what a great way to see countryside that I have no plans to visit in person. Thanks for sharing.

[@RecMan2010]

I love the way you hold Dougal in your arms. It looks like you’re holding a stuffed toy! 🙂

[@cazbah1909hollywood]

Thanks for sharing Andrew. Yes we are all in this together. Keep safe and well. 💜

[@rogerwileman9965]

So glad you got the house of your dreams in the highlands of Scotland

[@JagatJoti10]

So happy your Mom is doing well. Thank you for updating us!

[@joann5157]

Loved the ride with you. Loved the scenery--especially the shots at 18:52 and the next one with the trees reflected in the water. I think Dougal really, REALLY adores you! When you hold him in your arms, he always puts his "arm" around your neck. Give him some kisses from me! Stay safe!

[@lindsayclubb]

Love this reminder of our previous freedoms! I'm sure I will come back to this video many times to remember the joys of going where one wants when one wants! Look forward to Part 2 ... make it a long video! Take care, Andrew & Dougal, and stay well!

[@martingilligan]

The worst part of any caravan holiday for me has always been long hauls on motorways and Autoroutes but watching this made me appreciate how we should be grateful to be able to get out and about. Thankfully we now can.

[@andrewjditton]

Absolutely, Martin. We don't know what we have until...

[@jenniferbailey44]

Thanks for sharing. Lovely to keep in touch with you and Dougal during these times. Okay he didn’t smile, but we did have a little hop skip and a jump!! 👍☀️☺️

[@andydolan4581]

Brilliant to see you both, while your hunkering down, would love. A refresh on video editing, equipment, music and software you used. Also let’s see your lovely new pad and garden. Looking forward to part II.

[@hayard61]

Thankyou for that Mr D. It was lovely to be on the road again after being cooped up for a month. Stay safe.😁👍

[@andrewjditton]

Indeed it will, cariad!

[@josephprice9832]

My wife and I thoroughly enjoy your excellent videos. This one particularly struck a chord as we are from Melbourne, Australia where we are half way through our second lockdown. We have been regular caravanners for the past fifteen years and are now unable to travel for the foreseeable future. Your honesty and sincerity is very apparent and it has helped to ease our situation knowing it is shared by others around the world. Thank you Andrew and please keep up the good work.

[@andrewjditton]

Our pleasure!

[@leafgreen9099]

As a British ex-pat who still misses the English countryside, I love watching your drives across country and all the dog walks. Your great photography makes it all the better. Appreciate your encouragement too, at this difficult time. Hope you can get some good R&R during this period, in your snug home. Thank you !

[@stevehobbs7380]

Andrew, this is such a lovely, contemplative video. Please take care of yourself and Dougal. All will be well.

[@lyndaleedam610]

Great video. Dougal looks like one of the happiest dogs I've ever seen (except he never smiles) . Thanks for making your videos. We appreciate them x

[@paulonthemove5543]

I do hope you are still safe and sound at present, and that your mum is ok. Thank's for all and keep up the good work.

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you, I will

[@lisaewart6805]

I always feel that as soon as you cross the boarder to Scotland the sky gets so much bigger. I bet you enjoyed that pasta, all of this has sharpened what really matters so much!

[@andrewjditton]

Yes indeed. Funnily enough it no longer mattered that it wasn't wholemeal pasta... :)

[@bobarty]

Thank you Andrew I enjoyed that a treat for a late Sunday afternoon looking forward to part 2 stay safe as they say.

[@harrykey2448]

Congratulations to you for attaining your dream of moving to the Hebrides.

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you so much 😀

[@harrykey2448]

Welcome aboard. You do realise that as you have committed yourself to live in Scotland you are now a Scot....tat's the way we do it here.

[@dougzirkle5951]

From one shut in to another, thank you for the diversion. May you continue to recuperate.

[@sandraholmes7002]

I am tempted to watch now, but will save this for later this evening, something to look forward too, so for now I shall resist hitting that play key, otherwise I shall have nothing else left to keep me from slowly going insane. Your videos are my link to normality, and what means so much to me, that is being on the road. But, for now, I shall have to contend with talking to my cat, and watching my spiders. Ah those little pleasures in life. Thank you Andrew for making your wonderful and beautiful videos for us all to enjoy.

[@andrewjditton]

Me? Dougal? Normal? Do you have us confused with someone else? Oh hang on... if you talk to your cat and watch spiders, you are definitely one of us! :) Cheers Sandra!

[@h2300]

come together but stay apart!! nice video and that note from your mum's neighbors was just awesome! be safe! best wishes for all from across the pond in florida.

[@o2bnov0307]

Andrew, I am so glad that you appeared in today’s feed. Hope you were able to stock up on staples prior to going over to the islands. With our (Italian)!COVID-19 posture we’ve been locked down since mid-March (gives a whole new perspective to the saying, “Beware the Ides of March.”), and will remain so until midnight on May 3rd (unless it needs to be extended another time). Your drive as the sun was setting was wonderful. Thank you so much. I ate supper (pasta with tomato & basil sauce) while you drove. I hope you enjoyed your pasta dinner. David

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers David! We'll soon be looking back on these times...

[@gloc5155]

Love watching your adventures with Dougal. It’s strange how much more you miss something when you are told you can’t do it! We can’t wait for our next motor home outing but your vlogs are a brilliant substitute until we can all be out and about again. Thank you so much xx

[@MYJ61]

"There is no greater adventure than life itself." WOW! That's excellent!

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you for noticing Mark ;)

[@brianfield792]

Doug makes me smile Andrew.lol, glad the two of you are all ok.wont be long,we'll all be back out camping. as you said,be grateful for the simple pleasures of life.stay safe the two of you. Brian,uk,

[@petebird7171]

Nice video Andrew, look forward to part 2, stay safe my friend and of course Dougal👍👍👍

[@LisaMarli]

Dougal may never smile, but that tail wag is happy. May he bring you comfort in these crazy times. Be safe. At least you are in a home you love. I hope the Hebrides are relatively safe from CoronaVirus.

[@wesclay6347]

That was a journey worthy of Top Gear, my Lord man !! Please be safe on your journey to your home in Scotland

[@andrewjditton]

Top Gear? Wow, thanks Wes, that's a compliment and a half!

[@D4vidSH]

Dear Andrew, what a great surprise having a notification, that there is a new clip. It is great to participate at least a little part of your life. Please stay healthy and enjoy life. There will be a future in which we will enjoy again things which we didn’t notice. Meeting friends, entering shops, going out for dinner, lunch, and travelling again. Wish you all the best! David from Germany

[@walterh.schreiber7670]

Wow, memories came back. I had visited Blackhorse farm and Strathclyde Country Park before and have very good memories. Greetings from Germany and stay well

[@christinecharbonneau4448]

Glad you made it to your wonderful home. To safer and simpler times to come. You often have Dougal with you; my doggies are delighted that my travels are over for now. Walk in nature and stay healthy Andrew.

[@colinjoyceart]

That is one heck of a journey from Folkestone to the Outer Hebrides Andrew. Looking forward to the scenic part 2. I'm quite lucky to be able to see the Lothian hills from home during lockdown. Can't wait to head north when allowed again. Stay safe.

[@neilgatward9568]

As usual a great vlog a good sentiment that we could all do with remembering in the ‘dark’ times. Love the music in this vlog. Looking forward to part 2. Hope you and Douglas keep safe and well.

[@marciabarber2552]

I always love your ride along videos, and this was especially nice. Will be interested to hear what your life is like in your new home during these troubling times. Stay home, stay safe to you both from quarantine in Michigan.

[@teaforthree1]

So evocative, I know every inch of that drive. Look forward to part two. You’re never alone with a dog.

[@whalllimited-theforkliftce9824]

If part one was anything to go by, part two through the Highlands will be awesone! Stay Safe Andrew

[@christinegibbins6105]

Thank you Andrew, wish you well. Yes being positive is the best tip, I am so lucky to live in a remote area with family doing our shopping. He never smiles, but he does wag his tail!!

[@carolynhaywood7701]

Thank you Andrew, someone bring good news and positive thoughts.

[@Anne-ev4wj]

I have done that trip from Peterborough to Strathclyde Park many times now, nice to have someone else driving this time! I presume all is well up there! As everyone says part 2 please! X

[@billyboggins]

Stay safe ,stay well Andrew..looking forward to part 2

[@catherine1910]

Makes me so homesick for my caravan, especially mention of Richmond Cargill which is my favourite overnighting site (although it deserves better!). And I LOVE the A66! So many lay-bys with awesome views for that coffee break.

[@susanpgi1579]

I’ve done that many, many times from Skye and back. A great drive from the borders, whichever route is taken.

[@esvarwyn]

Lovely long video, thanks Andrew. I'm very glad to be tucked up in Oxford, not cast upon wave and storm, and that you've made it back home. Stay safe :-)

[@andrewjditton]

good to hear you're safely anchored for now.

[@philipbarrett3151]

Can't wait for part 2, we had a trip planned to our place on Skye this month but obviously not going to happen so we shall live vicariously through you!

[@1isleofskye]

Dear Andrew, I watch you from Austin Texas, and I found you because I love videos from the Hebrides and the highlands, and I was so happy for you to return home to the Gaeltacht before no travel was possible. And it’s such a gift that you can spend this time of distancing and isolating in your hearthome, where you can go out your front door and behold the Hebrides, the land, the ocean the immense skies. As a descendent of Gaels, it is so deeply joyful to see someone who loves the land and the language, going home. Thank you so much for sharing your open heart and goodwill always, and in these times especially. warmest wishes to you and Dougal, Shannon

[@andrewjditton]

What a lovely message, thank you so much Shannon!

[@Venomator.]

Thanks Andrew, almost felt like I was taking the trip with you and Dougal... 👍🏻 Sorry to hear about the leaky front end, but pleased Juliet’s blanket saved the worst, hope you are able to get it fixed during the ‘down time’... 🤔 Looking forward to Pt.2 and seeing those beautiful Highland routes, take care and stay safe sir, cheers, Rog... 👍🏻 😉 🐍

[@catemistruzzistaff7155]

So glad to find you back my stream, Andrew! Dougal is just like my dog Pepper: she hates the camera, avoids it like the plague! What beautiful countryside there is in the UK. Hopefully once this pandemic is resolved, I can hop a flight to travel there again!🥰

[@edr.cars1]

Loved watching this video, mainly because I got to see the route up to Oban from my home in Doncaster. Oban remains my favourite place

[@dougalbert9831]

Andrew, I hope that you are safely hunkered down in the outer Hebrides. It's amazing how beautiful the landscape transitioned as you headed north on your way to Scotland. Please take care of yourself and Dougal and we'll all get through this together. All the best my friend. - Doug

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Doug!

[@davidclinch1358]

Thanks Andrew and Dougal, we really enjoyed that returning home vlog - can't wait for part 2. Stay well and stay safe.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisborgmotorhome]

Great video. Nice to see the landscape in UK

[@CaraVanOlogywithBecky]

Lovely driving along with you, in fact I was due to tow part of that very route last week, booked for ~10days in York then up the A66, M6, M74 and on to West Calder for a few days before heading back south! That sunset was wonderful, felt like we didn’t entirely miss our trip, thank you :) Very much looking forward to part 2 in due course. Take care of yourselves and what a wonderful companion Dougal must be for self isolation. Here’s to happier times and in the meantime escapism through your wonderful videos.

[@davidaddis8760]

Nice memories of the M6 North up to Carlise then the M74 to Strathclyde, also with you re your comments on closings have proved correct, we need each other, like others looking forward to part 2 👏👍😷

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidaddis8760]

❤️

[@KMasters2015]

Glad that you’re safe. Keep strong and live well.

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you, I will

[@peterscandlyn]

Running before the (figurative) storm Andrew. Glad you both got through, look forward to your next and your Dorset plans when you get released. Stay safe, both.

[@sharongagne7413]

always focusing on the positive I love this why can't I find someone like that in Canada to be with. Keep up the great videos, stay safe. Liebe and Sharon from Canada

[@Relyse]

Great to watch your video today Andrew. You started filming on my birthday so that's got to be a positive too aye. Pleased you made it back home to Scotland ok. I was in the South Island NZ on a trip at the same time you filmed this and things were very touch & go here then too. We went into lockdown the following week & have just heard today that we'll go to Level 3 next Monday. Really look forward to the next instalment of the beautiful highlands & isles. Take care, Elyse.

[@CaravanningwiththeCoxs]

Really enjoyed this one Andrew. Really lifted the spirits. Your soo very close to 50k subs👍👍 hope you and your mum and well. Cheers Oliver.

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Oliver! Thanks for your continued support.

[@christinewalker7066]

All Best Wishes to you and your family, hope your Mum is ok x a lovely vlog finding beautiful nature in this weird time we are all going through.What a journey !! Thanks for taking us along Xx I have driven as far as the outskirts of Glasgow but I’m in Warwickshire so not as far as you have . I’m sure you are home so keep safe Xx We will get through this !!

[@westjes639]

Thank you @Andrew Ditton so much for this. It's therapeutic! Just to feel the sensation of movement again.. even on a motorway.. even with lorries! We were booked to visit the Outer Hebrides in mid-May (just been refunded by CalMac) - hope to get there sometime but in the meantime I'm going to take comfort from your many great vlogs of your travels there :) Take care!

[@andrewjditton]

Pity, hope you can get out here soon!

[@lindahealey6992]

Thank you for posting the positive vlog and the dougal cameos! I was traveling to my temporary hunkering down spot in New Mexico those same days. Since then things have indeed tightened up considerably. I follow Kate on the Last Homely House East of the Sea channel and the other day she posted a walk to Hexham in Northumberland and I thought of your and Dougal as she walked along the old trackway and stopped at a closed cafe-I thought, I wonder if Andrew and Dougal have been here? Glad to hear of the support system for your Mum in Dover and also glad to see such similar outpourings of help almost everywhere. It’s heartening and every sense of the word.Stay safe.

[@petersalur1111]

Stay safe Andrew, really enjoyed watching you and dugal, can't wait for your next video once again Stay safe it's a jungle out there.

[@callumswansborough1779]

I did let out a little cheer of joy when I realised you had your own Navara back! 😂

[@thomasstahl6114]

Stay safe my friend, I guess u are already back to the Hebrides when loading this one up Looking forward to see ur ongoing trip going home! Warmest regards Andrew

[@andrewjditton]

Yes, I'm home now Thomas. Just taking my time to edit these and enjoy the process :)

[@shenlun]

I would give my first born to live in either the Hebrides or Orkneys. Stay save and thanks for the awesome content

[@stendecstretcher4983]

shenlun Australia like Scotland only better.

[@shenlun]

@@stendecstretcher4983 I would gladly swap

[@paula.jackson5463]

Hey Andrew, Doogle is Smiling Always, Look for it in the Tail........and this was a great Vid, we got out the maps.....and looking forward to Pt2!

[@nealeburgess6756]

Hi Andrew, it was good to see the family, You Dougal and Glynis. It looked like a lovely journey. Sad it was not the best circumstances. One day I hope to be able to travel again. And one day we might see a certain Airstream! However I think for quite a while we will have to practice being patient. Best wishes to you. I hope your lockdown goes as well as possible, and that you keep well and happy.

[@bernadettehooper4318]

Glad you are doing well. All about getting where you need to be and staying safe.

[@lindafielding6733]

That’s the route I should have been taking to the Western Isles in 3 weeks time. I’ll carry on revisiting all the familiar places in my mind until I can get there again

[@andrewjditton]

Ugh. Fingers crossed you'll be on that road before you know it. The islands are patiently waiting for you so don't fret.

[@philkfoto]

Oh that drive was interesting to see again. Lost count of the number of drives I have done between Norwich and Inverness and on your route. Always stop at Annandale Water for a break and fuel. Once drove non stop from Norwich to Inveness in 11 hours, with just a stop at Scotch Corner and Annandale.

[@janhansen3673]

thank you for a very nice vlog, lets all hope we get a good summer this year because i don't think many people will travel outside thery country

[@soreeyesuk]

In the future will appreciate what have and not take things for granted when we are allowed to get away . Stay safe .

[@faye1748]

Loved your vlog, especially with Dougal and UK scenery :)

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Hi Andrew so pleased my blanket saved the seating from getting too wet. We are trying to stay positive while we are not able to use the Caravan. Phil used some old footage of my family camping in the 70's and has done a Then and Now challenge. A few other KZbinrs have took up the challenge, it's funny how times change but some things stay the same. Take care love Juliet ( Phil is at work today )

[@DaveWilkinson5]

I think we got a smile from Dougle at the end then Andrew. Stay safe take care. 😀

[@philobol]

Great vlog as usual. These sure are strange times. Envious of you up in the Hebrides. Spent some time on Lewis last June and we had the most amazing time. Stay positive. This is only for a while. And as you say, perhaps we'll all re evaluate the important things in life from now on.

[@duncanferguson8701]

Great blog my perfect Sunday affair your adventures and a nice glass of malbec ,cheers from a very quiet stornoway.

[@andrewjditton]

*arranges wine pipeline from Stornoway to North Uist* Slàinte mhath Duncan!

[@shinycat01]

What a beautiful road trip so far! I miss traveling, and road trips are the best. Come on then....part two please :)

[@andrewjditton]

Coming soon!

[@HAvniAksoy]

Stay strong, stay healthy, and please get that Part II going as practicably soon as possible. Good luck to you and Doogle.

[@stevec6538]

Just love Dougal, he may not smile often but he did look a bit embarrassed at the end when his understudy did the usual "thanks for tuning in" bit lol,

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for that, lovely calming video. We have a booking, Uig to Tarbet on the 12th July. Fingers crossed!

[@andrewjditton]

Fingers crossed we will be approaching a semblance of normality by then Bob. Besides, I have a big shopping list to send you... ;@)

[@willsgetoff1157]

Good to know you're both safe and knowing someone is on hand if your mum needs anything. Looking forward to the drive up to the ferry, hopefully we'll be allowed to get back out and about sometime soon. Take care.

[@guyarrowsmith5077]

Hope all is sunny but not too breezy in the outers. Stay safe Andrew!

[@adrianpipe3323]

Hope you and Dougal are keeping well in these strange times Andrew. Thanks for this, nice steady chilled out paced video just what's needed to relax. Looking forward to my highland fix in the next one in a couple of weeks as I've obviously had to put my planned early April trip on hold for now. Best wishes.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@waywed]

Our Dougal was looking a little sadder than usual. You will have to give him lots of TLC to keep his spirits up!

[@martinfriend6464]

Thanks for documenting that trip for us Andrew, lovely vid. Love the Nene Valley railway but never camped at Ferry Meadows. Added to the ever lengthening ‘When this is all over I’m going to........’ list. Hope you’re safe and well.

[@andrewjditton]

Many thanks!

[@davidfletcher5346]

Hi Andrew. Hope you are keeping safe up there. Thanks for keeping this positive.

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you, I will!