Hiking a STUNNING section of coast // Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail Ep. 04

[@alexmctear5420]

I think the Scottish Tourist board owes you a dept of gratitude for your unique and professional quality videos of the Scottish coast line: I live just couple of miles from Moray. Viewing your Vlogs is an uplifting experience.

[@sarahinscotland]

Thank you ☺️ I feel a sense of duty to try to represent it in the best way because I love it so much. Moray coast is definitely a gem!

[@traceymars]

NZ has a lot of shorebirds including Gannets and Albatross. I loved seeing them when I was there but didn’t fully appreciate how much of a privilege it is to see those birds. Didn’t realize it was rare in Scotland. Thank you for sharing and reminding me to cherish those moments!

[@sarahinscotland]

Wow albatross would be incredible to see in person! The bird with the largest wingspan in the world...

[@jeanbCA]

A brave and beautiful adventure! I was so glad to get to go with you *without* having to get cold and wet myself 😅

[@sarahinscotland]

Haha glad you could live vicarious through me while staying warm :)

[@karenjohnson6487]

Stunning scenery and video. The gannets are awesome. Great shots. Well done. Thank you

[@dmcdaniel2009]

BEAUTIFUL, EXCITING, AND SCARY ALL AT THE SAME TIME!! A MOST BEAUTIFUL VIDEO, OH AND THE PAINTING WAS AWESOME TOO!! THANKS SARAH ! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@hattyflame3889]

Thank you 🙏 just beautiful 🌻💛

[@RumoHasIt]

"Hey, its me, Sarah. Im in a cave!" Iconic 😎

[@beautifully_wonderfullymade]

This was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for taking me on this journey. The birds filming was magical... in awe!

[@stephaniegoodenough3341]

Start to finish, this video was gorgeous! Thank you for bringing us along on your journey. You show off Scotland in such a magical way.

[@bluewren65]

The fear and trepidation in your face at the approaching storm was palpable. Still, got to the pod OK and we got a happy ending. Who can help but wonder at the magnificence of birds? One of the highlights of vet school was learning about the amazing physiology of birds. They are the only animals that deliver oxygen to the lungs on both inspiration and expiration. Just magical.

[@sarahinscotland]

wow that's fascinating!

[@annesilver8387]

What a wonderful video, Sarah. You make me want to move to Scotland. Everything, from the old Kirk and graveyard, to the rocks, to the birds, to the sheep was so beautifully captured. Thank you for sharing it with us. Please don't put an umbrella up, if there is lightning. And move away from your bike.

[@Wolfberg67]

Wow thats a really nice bike!!

[@daleshawn1910]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I travel through your eyes.

[@ann-marielofberg1159]

❤ I can totally understand Your fear for thunder and lightnening

[@debsmith7050]

Thanks for sharing your adventures

[@thepictontwowheels7195]

Great to see you back.

[@a_m-wy]

What a beautiful video I enjoyed watching every moment ! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@LisaZoe86]

Such beautiful landscape and the hobbit hole camping thingy looked super cozy ❤

[@jesswoodhere]

Those pods are so cool! 😮😍

[@tamaras5524]

I loved this video, makes me want to pack my bike and head back to Scotland.

[@buddhabro.9130]

Awesome video Sarah. I'm loving those pods you stayed in. I watch both of your channels. It's awesome to see the same experience from two different perspectives. well done!

[@sarahinscotland]

Thanks so much! I enjoy sharing it from my artist side and my photographer side :) not that they are super different but…you know what I mean

[@laurahale5774]

Congrats on passing your test and allowing us to join you in this beautiful journey.

[@sarahinscotland]

Thank you so much!

[@KatjaPotokar]

Damn Sarah! This is some National Geographic quality right there 😍😍😍 Thank you for this 🥰

[@sarahinscotland]

thank you :)

[@jimw6659]

Good to see you back. 😊

[@sarahinscotland]

It's good to be back on the trail :)

[@hArtyTruffle]

Just Wow! ❤✨

[@FaithAnnNB]

The drone footage was INCREDIBLE! Your glamping pod looks like the perfect spot to recover after the storm. The mac n greens didn’t look bad at all, great idea for a meal when you have to carry supplies on a bike.

[@sarahinscotland]

Those meals are super lightweight and filling. It's a good combo

[@quietlife7186]

Thank you Sarah!!! You are so appreciated!!! 🌿

[@carrollwilson5169]

Stunning video 😍. Great little pod. Congratulations on passing your test. You definitely need to “bring me” back to see the puffins please 💖💖💖

[@sarahinscotland]

Thank you! Will do!

[@barbaravoneitzen7367]

Such a beautiful coastline. I never saw a camping pod like that. So cool !

[@sarahinscotland]

They are becoming quite common in Scotland! Very comfy

[@centralWisconsin1]

Camping Pods? What a cool concept. I had not heard of those before. What a Great idea!!!

[@sarahinscotland]

They are becoming extremely popular in Scotland. Seems like anyone with a spare bit of land is putting one up

[@mountaingardenamma8730]

Thanks for sharing your adventure!!! Beautiful scenery and big birds!!! (I hope you glamoung pod was warmer than it looked- you needed a cozy blanket!

[@sarahinscotland]

It is very warm this time of year, mostly T-shirt weather - and yes it was super cozy inside!

[@kellysartthrob]

This was such a great video. I love these -- they're my escape, and I had a stomach thing today, so I doubly appreciated it for the timing. How cool that your mac and cheese was still there. What an awesome place to stay!

[@sarahinscotland]

I’m glad you enjoy the videos :)

[@Louvre2012]

Stunning views. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

[@moiraaustin5684]

Beautiful Scotland! Pennan, one of my favourite places on earth! 🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@hArtyTruffle]

Amazing how you travel so light too! Great cinematography Sarah. Subbed 👍🏼✨

[@sarahinscotland]

My goal is always to travel as light as possible :)

[@moma-b]

Whoa, this was amazing. Especially the birds. Thank you for sharing your beautiful experiences with us. For the storm: I was told that when you are exposed it's better to turn off mobile phones because they are constantly trying to connect to the network and that can be dangerous when lightning can hit you. ⛈ I was surprised you didn't have a biking raincoat with you. They are very useful, when not used they are like a small pillow and good for many other things, but when you need them you can cover your whole body, your arms and head and partially the bike too. If you have leg cover, even in heavy rain you can stay totally dry. The only disadvantage is that of course humidity stays under the coat, but that's less wet than the rain. 😁

[@sarahinscotland]

Sounds like a bike...poncho? haha

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@sarahinscotland It is a bit like that. 😊I have one for plein air painting. If it rains, the fishing brolly (48", so not able to use it where don't have the car!!!) does a pretty good job, but not if it's windy. The 'poncho' covers me and the chair and I can push the art stuff under it, too, if it won't be dry enough at the back of the brolly. If I don't have that one with me (it's heavy to carry!!!!), I, chair (or stool) and my kit, are pretty much covered up by the cape., anyway. So yes, I, too, was wondering why you don't have one. 😊

[@sarahinscotland]

@@MrsBarnabas I’m relatively new to biking and didn’t know that existed. But it sounds great. A poncho in general has been on my list for a while because I like that it would also cover my backpack.

[@catepearce2138]

lovely video, I think you are very brave to tackle the coastal route on your own, what a wonderful adventure, and so many beautiful memories. Take care and have a great week.

[@Slaveofhell01]

Wolfys bike looks awesome :P

[@sarahinscotland]

I'm stealing it. It's mine now.

[@KariAndresen]

What beautiful birds. I'd love to go there when the puffins are there, too. This was a wonderful, relaxing video (even though I'm sure the trip didn't feel relaxing especially during the storm), but music choices were wonderful. Thanks for posting.

[@sarahinscotland]

I have made plans to see the puffins next year :)

[@KariAndresen]

@@sarahinscotland fun. They're such cool-looking birds, too.

[@lifelikeatob]

Dude, Scotland is just stunning! I so need to visit again 💙🤍

[@wanderingtrainvlogs]

Scotland is so enchanting! I love it all about this place! Thanks Sarah ❤

[@BILAL-BABAR]

realy beautiful.....💖💕

[@BILAL-BABAR]

I realy love Scotland.. Its heaven on earth...

[@melissaamyx2196]

What a fabulous adventure, the gannets literally take your breath away! But I swear I'm gonna have a heart attack with you being so close to the cliff edge lol!😂 Those camping pods are so cool.

[@sarahinscotland]

I promise I wasn’t as close as it seemed, due to the zoom lens I could stay far back

[@Cobaltblueprism]

You are such a trooper, Sarah. I’m about to have my own nature adventure soon and I am anxious because it has been a while. Big breaths.

[@sarahinscotland]

It’s good for the soul!

[@dlg1256]

Sarah, you are amazing. Thank you for this wonderful video. I will be at Trees for Life in Dundreggan soon but wish I could spend time along the coast.

[@sarahinscotland]

Sounds amazing! Last time I checked they were full up. I love hearing how successful they are

[@wumblebumblebee]

OMG I love gannets! We have them on the Yorkshire coast too! They always remind me of pterodactyls - you can definitely see the evolution in gannets

[@sarahinscotland]

That’s what I was thinking! 😅

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Oh wow those camping pods look amazing to sleep in. Very spacious inside despite how small they are. ❤ I am glad you got to a safe place. Gorgeous vistas, interesting places to paint 🎨. Thanks for sharing this wonderful adventure with us!

[@sarahinscotland]

Yea I was surprised how spacious they were - AND they even had a microwave/fridge! So luxurious

[@bethcrane5780]

Great one! Stunning coastal views and those pods, how adorable and perfect following the storm. Thanks!

[@sarahinscotland]

Yea, so glad I booked the camping pod, it was perfect

[@c.f.callier]

Great views as always. I am glad you made it through the storm safely!

[@sarahinscotland]

Thanks!

[@andreatorraca8755]

Wow,wonderful🥰🤩😍

[@GodsSoldier33]

Ohhhhh so great to see you back! so happy. Your videos makes my day every time I see a new one pop up! :) WOW This is great the views~ so fantastic! thank you! ❤from Chicago IL USA!

[@sarahinscotland]

Yay, thank you!

[@LoveQuebec22]

So beautiful! Makes me want to travel to Scotland and inspired me to paint. Absolutely love both of your channels 👌

[@sarahinscotland]

Thank you so much :)

[@cj_kirby]

So beautiful. Those cliffs, wow. Loved the bird footage. Babies so cute. I've never heard of this bird before but they are gorgeous. I'm not sure if I was more worried at the cliffs or the thunder storm. I think the latter. Thank goodness you were able to shelter somewhat in that barn. Scotland is so amazing and unpredictable. And you passed your residency test??? I missed that. Congratulations and I'll bet that's a burden lifted from your mind. As always, thanks for sharing this beautiful country with us.

[@sarahinscotland]

The storm was definitely more scary. At the cliff I wasn't as close to the edge as it might seem thanks to the zoom lens :) and thank you! The test was annoying as heck, so glad it's over!

[@MrsBarnabas]

I'm glad that I saved this video till I had time to sit back and watch it properly (after dinner, with the main lights off and a cup of tea to hand!) I try to do that always for S-in-S videos, but it can be tempting to rush the treat! -Sara- Sarah (sorry, unintentional typo & edited to correct!), *many thanks for this* - even the scare with you standing out in the open, holding your bike and an umbrella with a metal rod! Please, will you do some research about biking and thunderstorms? I found a couple of official websites (eg national biking clubs) which cover it sensibly. And maybe get a '"biking poncho"? I was wondering why you don't have one. (I've read and replied to that comment.) I liked the suggestion of an E-bike adaption, too - I didn't know they were available, and it sounds a great idea! Like so many others commenting here, I love the look of those camping pods. Not so sure about the showers and toilets, though, or only having a microwave and kettle to prepare a hot meal. I really caught my breath at the gannet taking off - absolutely breathtakingly magnificent!!!! *WOW!!!!!* 🤗

[@RowanTreeArt]

gosh i was so glad you found the barn to shelter in! living in colorado has also put the fear of thunderstorms into me! truly an incredible video, as always. the way you bring us along with you sharing the incredible views of the coast is such a special experience

[@sarahinscotland]

Thankfully we don't get storms often, but in a way that makes each one seem more intense!

[@GodsSoldier33]

Sarah..IDK if I said this before in one of your other videos but you are the very reason I pan to move to Scotland one day (hopefully sooner than later) I stumbled upon your vlogs during lock down I immediately fell in love with Scotland. Your video launch my search here on KZbin for ALL things Scotland! lol lol but seriously...it did! I know life isn't as picture perfect and wht most videos shows on you tube ..but ..I can honestly say if I was having a bad day or month or even year..I would want it be in Scotland having it. To know all of that land and its beauty would be out there for me to go see from a bus ride or bike ride or car ride..would so feed and nourish my soul . I felt it in my heart from the first time I saw it thru your eyes and then others that this was and will be "home:" for me. You are so talented! I wish you all the best and blessings. Your videos your editing and phots etc are so well done too! and in such a calm and relaxing way. I truly do enjoy watching them. I just want to HUG everything I see over there! hahaha😄🥰🥰🥰 take care!

[@sarahinscotland]

That's wonderful to hear. I hope you get to visit. I know we all have that special place in the world where we feel perfectly at home.

[@GodsSoldier33]

@@sarahinscotland oh and congratulations on passing the exam! YAY! that's a BIG accomplishment as well 👍

[@MrsBarnabas]

Just a piece of wisdom I learned some time ago: *We can pack a bag, leave almost everything behind us, but the one thing that we can't leave behind is me, myself, / you, yourself, the product of my / your past and present.* Our future will only change for the better if we are willing to make changes in ourselves, where we are now. Otherwise we will be exchanging a familiar environment, which has a lot going for it, for somewhere where no-one knows us and no-one cares, unless we are prepared to put in a lot of groundwork ourselves, and are prepared for how tough it will be. What right have I to share this? I made my move to France, eyes wide open, having worked here when I was younger, having those words of wisdom and my own life experience to help me (thank you to the special friend who passed it on to me!!!) and it has not been easy. _Nor is it easy for anyone,_ however idyllic they may make it seem when they talk about it. and one, two, three visits are not long enough to make this sort of decision. Before you decide, make time to make a long stay (three months minimum) in RealLife circumstances. Rent somewhere and behave like you do at home. Everyday stuff like shopping, cooking, cleaning, housework, and all the other things which make up everyday life.) Find out all you need to do to become resident. Talk to people who have made the move about their experience, what hoops they have had to jump through, what mountains they had to climb, to be allowed to stay, and get visas, do seriously tough exams (such as Sarah has just done to get her visa renewed), tax, housing, health, bank accounts, a work permit, and all the rest of those pesky hurdles - and ask them to be honest! Right now, the UK is putting massive obstacles in the way of legal immigration - especially the one about money in the bank to support yourself and qualifications for jobs (which go to a a UK candidate, if there's one applying, first, btw.) And right now, the UK is in a very bad way, economically. Forecasts suggest this is a long-term problem, largely due to Brexit, then Covid, and then the war in Ukraine (which is affecting economies world-wide, but the UK was already in a mess before Covid, and before the war.). (Sarah was getting married, but the paper work took months, and even then they had to bring the wedding forward to meet te criteria!), Notice that Sarah doesn't say, "Hope you make it to live here soon.', but "I hope you get to visit. ". So do your homework. Look for the problems, not just at the idyll. Sarah had Wolfie, but all her family are back in the US. She's talked about the activities she did, about being surrounded by people, which aren't available where she is now. She's had to cope with culture shock, a different language (US English is _not_ the same as UK English and definitely not Scottish, Welsh or Irish English!), missing familiar food, familiar brands we take for granted till they aren't there, familiar people, familiar places... And if, in the end, a year or so down the line (it can take that long to do your homework properly, and get all the necessary stuff organised (moving across the ocean is an expensive business, but bring familiar things, and furniture with you. *You'll need those anchors!!!*), you decide you're moving to Scotland anyway, print this out and bring it with you for when it gets tough. It'll help you to know that you aren't alone! 🤗

[@GodsSoldier33]

@@MrsBarnabas hi thanks for your advice. I am aware of all you have said above. This is not a whim thing or a feeling. have been doing my research for a few years now from visas to how the system works there housing places transportation etc. I am aware of it all. no need to print anything out. but thanks for for others to see! I am not young a good amount of years older than Sarah, I already know myself and now more so Thru my lord and savior Jesus Christ since I was saved back in 2018. Walking with Jesus now and this is where I am aiming to be (God will!). God bless and take care.

[@scottishwifie14]

Sarah have you seen Local Hero it was made in the 80s some of it was filmed at Pennan. Lovely footage of the gannets at Troup Head they have been badly affected by bird flu.😢 Lovely video. So glad you are okay with the storm, I had a very close encounter with lightning when I was on my bike once it was spectacular but very scary.

[@sarahinscotland]

Yes :)

[@landusemodelling8099]

Nice

[@LovinLnCottage]

Your wonderful skills and eye as both a painter and photographer would be be beneficially augmented by some environmental studies 😁. I loved the gannet footage! Exquisite! Last night I lived through Hurricane Idalia as it passed my home in Alachua FL. Weather scares me too, Sarah, especially lightning. We had tropical tornadoes to go with our Hurricane. My home and animals are all okay. I was lucky that my trees stood strong. I live 75 miles from Cedar Key.

[@sarahinscotland]

I'm absolutely terrified of tornados, having been close to some in the past. Wolfy is totally fascinated by them and was hoping to see one when he went to USA...I was like nope!!!

[@kazfarndon4990]

During a holiday last Sept in Cornwall we were sad to come across several dead and dying gannets on one of the beaches we walked, due to bird fu. So pleased to know they are thriving there

[@sarahinscotland]

I heard they have been affected here too. But maybe not as bad.

[@KristineGleasonMiller]

Thank you Sarah for all these beautiful and informative videos; is this your art channel or NatGeo?!

[@thuggy1]

you are tough Sarah!

[@Starlitskateboards]

I would of been terrified in that storm!! I moved into my first house 3 years ago and the first month being here we had a crazy thunderstorm and lighting hit my house! I was napping when it happened and my bed was maybe 20 ft from where the lightning hit and it felt like a bomb went off! My husband was in the kitchen looking out the windows and he said it was so bright he almost thought he went blind.

[@sarahinscotland]

Wow that's so scary!!!

[@rikleith]

Hello great video. Inwas brought up partly in Macduff, then inland to New Deer and now Westhill. You should look up the old movie Local Hero. Filmed in Penan years ago.

[@sarahinscotland]

I’ve seen it! I went to Penan to see the same views haha..like tons of other tourists

[@rikleith]

@sarahinscotland ah fair enough, we wondered when it wasn't mentioned in the video if you knew

[@dobspatto4830]

Brilliant. Have you been to the Iyl off Arran. I was on Arran just two week's ago but just for the day. It's very difficult to get somewhere to stop on Arran. So thinking off doing a hidden chelter. Just how safe are place's to camp out in Arran and other places off Scotland. Cheers. Have you come across any Pagens in your travels. But yes I would like to visit Arran more often and maybe the Shetland Iyland. Thank you. Dobspato Newcastle Upon Tyne England

[@sarahinscotland]

No I have not been to Arran yet - someday I will!

[@nalissa77]

You should look into converting your bike into a pedal assist. It will help with the hills and long rides. It doesn't cost that much either.

[@sarahinscotland]

You mean some kind of e-bike add on?

[@nalissa77]

Yes. Many options. @@sarahinscotland

[@s4010970]

You stayed in a Hobbit house😊