It was so wonderful to finally visit Fair Isle, the most remote inhabited island in the UK and a place I've wanted to visit for years. The welcoming locals made my time on the island unforgettable! Have you heard of Fair Isle before? 🍷 Don't forget you can get your free case of wines w/ £9.95 postage over at www.wine52.com/RUTHWINE
@MikeWood5 ай бұрын
I had a Fair Isle sweater when I was a kid. Not sure if it actually came from there or not, but it was interesting to see the island. Off the beaten path videos are the best. :)
@mickylawless19415 ай бұрын
Ruth, all of your videos are wonderful. Your unique view of the world adds a richness to these adventures. But this video in particular, was exceptional! Thank you for bringing us to the Fair Isle! Simply brilliant!!! Cheers!
@raymondporter20945 ай бұрын
Got to hand it to you, Ruth. Your videos are always interesting and different. Thanks for this one!
@Travel-sh6yb5 ай бұрын
Great video. I was just watching the condensed version of Hitchcock's famous movie "The Birds" on YT yesterday !
@johnkerr19535 ай бұрын
Yes I have heard of Fair Isle before, l remember flying over that lsland when I was flying to Shetland.
@iforwilliams25095 ай бұрын
Excellent. You're a true cultural ambassador for your country. The Scottish government should support you to carry on the good work.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, that means a lot! ❤
@agabrielhegartygaby9203Ай бұрын
I was going to make this comment but then she mentioned the knitting like OMG ~ I am planning a vacation to these islands
@gchecosse5 ай бұрын
Don't know if you watch "rival" KZbinrs but you and Steve Marsh seem to be just missing each other of late. Love both your channels.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
It would have been a fun unintended collab if we'd bumped into each other on Shetland!
@Nastyswimmer5 ай бұрын
Steve was on the other "most remote inhabited island" - Foula.
@harley86805 ай бұрын
I would love to see Ruth and Steve meet! I don't think they are rivals. They are both Scots!
@ewanstevenson5 ай бұрын
I can definitely see a three way challenge between you, Steve and Scott Manson!
@jamesmason89445 ай бұрын
@@Nastyswimmercos there is no wild camping on Fairisle
@KennethMillstein5 ай бұрын
Hello Ruth, I hope you have the time to read my entire comment. Your videos bring me back to my favorite country. It wasn't always my favorite; however, beginning in June 1994, Scotland took first place in my heart. I arrived by train in Waverly Station after taking five trains and one ferry from Munich, Germany, where I had been visiting a very special (female) friend for one week. Several people asked me why I was traveling to Scotland, and at that time, my only best answer was that it made perfect sense to me because I loved Single Malt Whisky. On my second day in Edinburgh, I stopped into a beautiful pub named the "Guildford Arms" that is near the famous "Balmoral Hotel" on Princess Street. I walked in at about 5:00 pm, and I took a table with my favorite whisky called Lagavulin. Since I liked to save photos of myself (in 1994, the advent of our phones of today) had not yet been available I asked a fellow who had stopped in the pub along with one of his best friends for a pint or two before heading home. After taking the photo I invited both gentlemen to join me at my table and since neither of them we're friends with an American (especially one from New York City) we chatted until the pubs closing time (11:00pm) and to make an even longer story shorter the three of us became wonderful friends until 2007, when Dougie passed away his late fifties and the other fellow of the same age had died in 2001. During the years that proceeded their loss to me they both visited me seperatly in New York City having stayed in my apartment that I gave to them. Dougie, allowed me to stay in his house in Edinburgh several times. During the intervening years, I visited your country about seven or eight times having seen so much of it including Ornay and the Shetland Islands. Of course I visited Isla so I could see the home distillery of Lagavulin (16) Year Old Single Malt Whisky. Ruth, you along with Steve Marsh have become so very important to me as you both trigger so many special memories of my time having traveled East, West, North, and South loving Scotland and the wonderful people who are the citizens of Scotland. All of this from having asked a stranger in 1994. I'm now 77 years old and I hope to visit Scotland one more time before I visit with Dougie and Alex above. If you read this entire message allow me to thank you and please continue to show off your wonderful country. Kenneth Millstein PS, My lady friend who I visited in Munich also passed away at an early age because she smoked much to much.
@Duchess-of-Camelot5 ай бұрын
It's fascinating to me that on Fair Isle you have an American, an Englishman and a French Woman. I would love to taste Tommy's food. It must be a special place.
@nbrah265 ай бұрын
What an incredible video, thank you for taking us along. The people of Fair Isle are so kind and I love their enthusiasm about where they live.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, glad that you enjoyed the video! ❤
@catemacdonald97605 ай бұрын
Johnny, the ranger was such a natural on camera. Really interesting bird information too.
@mamasinger495 ай бұрын
That almost made me cry! The beauty of the island, the kindness of the people and the feeling of being away from all the modern things that can sometimes make you forget the beauty of the world. Thank you for your wonderful video, I have seen almost all of your videos and this was in my top 2 favourites. So enjoyable , taking me outside of my city flat and enjoying the solitude and beauty of open spaces and slower pace of life through your great camera work and the experiences of living there shared by the locals.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow thank you so much! I’m curious what your other favourite is!
@mamasinger495 ай бұрын
@@ruthaisling The one where you stayed on a small island in a cute little cottage for 7 days. So cozy and quiet. I also love the whisky ones, they are great fun. I love all of your videos, I like the small island ones because time seems to stand still and it's a simpler quieter type of life for the lucky locals.
@vivellasmum5 ай бұрын
@@mamasinger49 me too, love the small isles ones.
@Starbeebee-c9o4 ай бұрын
This is my home where I grew up! Haven’t been back for 15 years so thank you for this video 🥹
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Wow, how special. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@Shinare735 ай бұрын
Remarkable video! What a lovely spotlight not just on the geography but of the lovely people as well. And the beautiful birds! Wow! Thank you for sharing your amazing travels, Ruth! What a charmed life indeed!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Egil-p1g2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! It was very nice is see Fair Isle again. Yes, people are very very nice, and very friendly. I remember that were invited for tee when we arrived to the island (it was nice after few days on sea). I'm glad to see all the improvements on the island since 1991. We sailed from Faroe Islands to Faula and then Fair Isle and then Shetland main land and then back home. I will never forget the trip to Fair Isle and Faula.👍
@ruthaisling2 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed the video. That sounds like an amazing trip you did!!
@oaktreet43355 ай бұрын
From a Yank with Irish/Scottish ancestry living in a very arid part of Calif., the contrast with your locales is wonderful. Love the videos!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed them! ❤️
@JohnCarroll-cp4qt3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your high quality videos that show the beauty of Scotland.
@ruthaisling3 ай бұрын
That is very kind of you, thank you John!
@Murman225 ай бұрын
Hello Ruth: This island feels like it is right out of a story book. Your comfortable connection with the local peoples is so touching and warm. Nature at it's best. You have captured it all as you always do. I now have a solid love for the island and it's inhabitants. Thank you
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
What a lovely comment, thank you! ❤
@paul-88E5 ай бұрын
Words fail me. The sight of you and Tommy, looking out to sea. Just lovely. So peaceful. I look forward to your amazing videos, and exploring the farther parts of the UK. Love you Ruth and thanks for posting these inspiring videos.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
It was such a wonderful experience 😍
@user-eg8pv2om7j5 ай бұрын
Epic beautiful video better than anything on the BBC. Well done. Thankyou
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@shannoncallahan76145 ай бұрын
Took the Ferry between Fishguard, Wales and Rosslare, Ireland. As the passage was so turbulent, the Ladies' Room was packed and many women were sitting on the floor. Many of us cannot tolerate boat travel. You are a hero for posting this video with such composure.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
I’d heard bad things about the ferry trip so I really wanted to take the flight haha! Your trip sounds tough too!
@cindym49465 ай бұрын
Ruth, this one is special. You met some fabulous people on Fair Isle! Thank you!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
So special, I’ll never forget this trip!
@seanorrick89215 ай бұрын
Kind of strange seeing an American running a guesthouse in such an exotic place. Tommy's a lucky man.
@mitchellwnorowski67475 ай бұрын
Living vicariously through you, thank you.
@sandiandgregh5 ай бұрын
Lovely to see and learn more about Fair Isle. I love how you are featuring locals in your videos and taking the Ranger walks. It's so interesting to learn more about life in the Scottish islands from the people who live there. Not an easy life I'm sure, even in our modern times. And I have to say, that Fair Isle throw blanket was absolutely INCREDIBLE. A stunning work of art, really.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
I was totally in love with the throw too!! ❤
@nicolemurphy26295 ай бұрын
Life in islands (any island) is in many ways easier and in many ways harder.
@abinam22555 ай бұрын
I love your interaction with the island people - their stories, and histories, and day to day lives. A 'real' adventure.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 it was such a special place 😍
@grat20105 ай бұрын
You are my favorite YT channel. I look forward to your videos more than any other. You are a wonderful presenter. Keep up the great work!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow thank you so much! ❤
@didevilliers12385 ай бұрын
Oh I loved seeing the Border Collie puppies - at one time we had 5 !!! One had pups (4) and they are so cute, how could you resist ? The MOST brilliant dogs - ever ! They are so clever 💙🦋
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Even though I’m usually a bit nervous around dogs it was nice to see the puppies! 😍
@madedgar5 ай бұрын
What a treat to get a 45 minute video this Sunday afternoon!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Great! Hope you enjoy this one!
@KeithGrover-o3l5 ай бұрын
Thank you Ruth for making my weekend i enjoyd seeing where you took us to the Fair isle look so beautiful as for tommy what a lovely kind man come to that evey one in the island were so kind and open wih you take care lovey lady
@АннаМатвеева-п2е5 ай бұрын
Thank you Ruth,so much❤❤❤❤❤
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Everyone was so welcoming, it was so nice! ❤
@paulharvey91495 ай бұрын
Thank-you, Ruth. I had no idea that the population of Fair Isle was so low - and yet it still seems to work as a community, and a blended one at that. They have much to teach us all.
@agabrielhegartygaby9203Ай бұрын
EXCELLENT AS USUAL - Im an Aran knitter since childhood [lots of complex cables] and have been in awe of the colour knitting of the Fair Isle!! Forever
@ruthaislingАй бұрын
It looks so complicated but it sounds like you’d be able to do it 🧶
@warialdasue20 күн бұрын
I also knitted lots of Aran jumpers and they’re lovely. I’ve tried fair isle knitting but can’t seem to get the tension correct, so not very successful.
@rafaeldouglas20655 ай бұрын
A wee tip to combat sea sickness. Wedge your body against the ship's structure. In other words, you roll with the ship as opposed to your body constantly trying to fight for a stable platform.
@Annesantos04975 ай бұрын
Sorry English is not my first language, but you're saying to walk like jack Sparrow? Lol😅
@liamkatt64345 ай бұрын
Veteran of hundreds of trips on the Irish Sea sometimes in force 10 plus ......your advice is excellent., it does work. You can also prop yourself against the bar and drink brandy.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice! 😊
@janettesinclair62795 ай бұрын
@@liamkatt6434 A little drop of brandy is good for settling your stomach!
@electricladyguitarsdevonuk14143 ай бұрын
Thank you for your insightful and relatable videos. My wife and I have had to, and continue to isolate at home since 2019 (rendering palliative care) - we cannot visit these locations that otherwise would have been on our itinerary of travel. One suggestion would be to discuss the Flora and soil/rock formations a little more, if possible. Keep doing!
@ruthaisling3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!
@properjob5 ай бұрын
Fair Isle and Foula are among the highlights of my trip around Shetland in 2005, when I researched my Shetland travel book, BETWEEN WEATHERS, Travels in 21st Century Shetland. The islands really got under my skin in the most positive way. Wonderful settings, amazing sights, warm, friendly people. Ron McMillan
@philcole68143 ай бұрын
Absolutely loving these wild scenery videos and love the way you do a lot of research and make them very informative and showcasing such amazing rustic views! Do you do the Drone shots? Not that it matters! Just curious. Lol Keep up the amazing work Ruth 👍
@gunveersingh58935 ай бұрын
Such a cozy video. Love it
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@ajayjackson77275 ай бұрын
yes, really beautifully filmed
@C-TOS5 ай бұрын
Tommy got adopted by the puffins, not the other way around. What a wonderful host.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Haha 😂
@andyroets57935 ай бұрын
I spent a week with Marie on one of her knitting holidays this summer! Absolutely fantastic teacher, host, and artist! Thanks for sharing your journey...brought back some memories of the friends I made there!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Sounds amazing! What did you knit?
@badrallach47922 ай бұрын
That was a fabulous trip, you got to do so many interesting and enjoyable things. Hats off to the amazing locals who helped so much. Brilliant video, i loved every second of it. Thanks so much for making these videos, they're so good. 👍👍😊.
@ruthaisling2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your lovely comment!
@apennell35755 ай бұрын
Ruth. so good that Tommy was in the vid. I have seen him before on u tube but only briefly. His food looks so tasty.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
His food was AMAZING!
@ajayjackson77275 ай бұрын
Them birds pure dive bombing at you 😮the sheep look so cute and i bet they love living on the island. I remember Ben from that show from years ago 👍it looks so beautiful there. I live in Glasgow so watching this is a treat. Great video Ruth.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
I must watch the Ben Fogle show!
@ajayjackson77275 ай бұрын
@@ruthaisling yes defo 👍 there's some episodes on youtube and they're really good. I remember the episodes when Ben spent time with the weavers who made the Fair Isle jumpers, it was fascinating to see all the work that gets put into one garment.
@maryjomeade38785 ай бұрын
Hi Ruth, I so enjoy your adventures and want to let you know about our Island of Newfoundland in Canada. So very similar to Shetland and Isle of Skye. It’s as if in the ice age a large chunk of Scotland broke off and floated west to North America! We are so fortunate to enjoy Puffins and Gannets and sea birds. They are delightful bids and are plentiful in places on our North Coast in Bonavista, Elliston and Trinity as well as St. John’s area. The majestic cliffs are everywhere on Newfoundland and on the south coast of our island you can visit Cape St Mary’s Bird Sanctuary. I must say that I hope to visit Shetland and Fair Isle, they are at the very top of my bucket list. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow that sounds amazing! I spent six months living in Guelph but never made it over to that part of Canada. Maybe someday!
@maryjomeade38785 ай бұрын
Oh wow, Guelph very close to London where my Husband & I grew up. We were fortunate enough to retire in Gros Morne National Park ( Rocky Harbour) in Newfoundland. A stunningly beautiful and very memorable place. I truly hope to visit Scotland again someday, after researching my family tree I discovered my 2x great grandfather came from the Isle of Skye. No wonder I’m drawn to the rocky shores and the ocean!! Keep up the great work!!! 👏
@TBaynes645 ай бұрын
Ruth, you've shown us some beautiful Scottish sights but today's video was my favorite to date. Such a beautiful video of a beautiful island. The sunset was simply gorgeous. Thank you for taking us along on your travels.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed this video! ❤
@vivellasmum5 ай бұрын
My fave so far too!
@Erin-Christine5 ай бұрын
Hi Ruth, I'm in Sydney, Australia & I was just about to go to bed when I saw you had uploaded a new video, so this was a must watch first! 😊 Fair Isle... Yet another stunning place to visit. I really can't get enough of these remote locations around Scotland. Tommy's guest house looked fantastic too. Your drone footage is always outstanding, really showcasing just how beautiful this area of the world is. As always, some great local information included. Keep enjoying your travels & take care. 😊
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Erin! I uploaded a little earlier than usual today so I’m glad you could catch it before bed! The guesthouse was such a lovely place to stay!
@n7gn3 ай бұрын
You have outdone yourself in this one, with the aid of so many interesting subjects.
@ruthaisling3 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was so interesting to meet the people who live there.
@BaronVonBattenberg5 ай бұрын
Ruth, you are Scotland's absolute ambassador par excellence! You do your country a great service with your truly amazing contribution. Without you, people would not know the wonders of this absolutely fascinating land. Thank you so much!❤❤❤❤
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much!
@FairnessFobe2 ай бұрын
I like your travel videos so very much. I am slso a wee bit jealous that you ate able to do it but i am happy for you. So keel of upp & happh travels.
@ruthaisling2 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😃
@lesliehughes31065 ай бұрын
Another great video Ruth, brilliant to see all these beautiful places you visit 👍
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Leslie!
@jimmycain86694 ай бұрын
Videos like this make me appreciate home more.
@Cookerab5 ай бұрын
Northern Scotland hospitality is unbelievable. Best people ever. Never experienced anything like it anywhere else in the world.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
So true!!
@ianscotty19312 ай бұрын
Nice one , just catching up on all your vids.
@BruceDavidKellock4 ай бұрын
What an amazing adventure. Such a beautiful peaceful place. Wonderful video. Thank you.
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@JohnCarroll-cp4qt3 ай бұрын
I subscribed to your channel these films are really good quality. I love Scotland and the Isles thank you very much for bringing these to us. I have long since stopped watching mainstream TV. There are a number of outdoorsy folk like yourself so I just watch these. I've been inspired by your videos so I am planning on going up to the West coast to stop.
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!
@bendade53355 ай бұрын
I live in Shetland and I know Tommy, we are in the same Up Helly Aa squad! I have lived here since 1997. The first (and only time) I went on the Good Shepherd was when I was 4 years old and I can still remember it well, by far the roughest sea journey I've ever experienced. However this experience was worth it because I think that is how I got my sea legs and thankfully never been sea sick to this day! I know others are not so lucky unfortunately, I saw your Amsterdam - Newcastle trip... Amazing video, always love seeing Shetland being filmed and represented so wonderfully.
@Annesantos04975 ай бұрын
There's another person saying to roll over with the ship, and now you say sea legs so it is Jack's Sparrow walking, isn't it? English is not my first language. I think it's so funny, it must be funny, I would enjoy to walk like a drunk but staying still cuz that's the purpose lol
@carlagarrett85843 ай бұрын
such a wonderful video, it was varied and beautiful, like I was there myself but with knowledgeable history!! loved it so much thanks
@ruthaisling3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It’s such a great place to visit 😍
@auntlynnonline62065 ай бұрын
Oh, Ruth! This was so amazing! (After the seasickness, of course...) I just LOVE Fair Isle knitting. I could so easily spend the rest of my life in the Scottish Isles. Thank you for another wonderful video. 🥰
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Kim-J3125 ай бұрын
Yey 🎉 🎉 Sunday Funday ❤with our Ruthie 😊
@MikaelSchönemann2 ай бұрын
Well im hooked for your adventures. I do little the same in Sweden just more archeological. Head in to all sort of quests, good and thanks!
@ruthaisling2 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@reklaw36035 ай бұрын
Wow! what an amazing adventure, the people are so nice. you looked completely in your element alongside the puffins. Such a magical experience, one that will never be forgotten. Many thaniks for sharing. It has been on my todo list for years, keep looking at it on the map. I'll get there one day!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Yes please visit, I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I did!
@reklaw36035 ай бұрын
@@ruthaisling I'll definitely take the ferry, I used to work in NATS. 🤔 🛩
@christopherfox7355 ай бұрын
Brilliant! Your best episode yet.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow thanks! ❤️
@stephenjames595 ай бұрын
So great to see that Tommy is still there. I remember seeing him on a tv series a few years ago, he’s a lovely bloke
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
He certainly is! I had the best time there 😍
@oblomovtheunknown5 ай бұрын
Simply sublime. Lovely people. Stella landscape and incredible wildlife. Fascinating history. Beautiful crafts. Superlatives galore. i really enjoyed the video and you are very talented. Sundance Festival would love your vlogs.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤
@davidjames18175 ай бұрын
What a brilliant video! It's a Saturday night, we have our 88 year old mum staying with us and we were all rivited. Tommy, what character. Fair Isle is now on our bucket list. 👍
@alisonlyons46913 ай бұрын
Im a wee bit behind to see this video Ruth, but its wonderful, an award winner i'd say. So much info and lovely locals. My goodness what a gem Tommy is. Loved all the content. Going to checknout Marie. Thank you.....Alioban ❤
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, Alison, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@alisonlyons469113 күн бұрын
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@robingherasim555 ай бұрын
Another superb video - thanks for taking us along! 😊
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for watching!
@melian20033 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable video. I first got to see Fair Isle in the two part BBC programme Fair Isle 'Living On The Edge', a few years back. Tommy was in that too. Hardy folk out there!
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Yes, Tommy is very famous now. Thank you for watching!
@JoeM-1235 ай бұрын
Digging the Shetland Islands tour. The details with costs and little history tidbits are delightful.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
So glad you are enjoying the videos!
@stevehayward90463 ай бұрын
Wow. What a wonderful video. Thank you Ruth and the people of FairIsle
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching, Steve.
@abnurtharn29275 ай бұрын
11 seconds in, and i was smitten by your dialect and subscribed. Love from Norway.
@robertalan32145 ай бұрын
Outstanding Ruth, your best to date, everything about this video was just amazing 👏 you put so much work into documenting everything about the Island, I loved every second, thank you so much ❤ 🏴
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Robert, that means a lot! ❤
@sheilaathay20345 ай бұрын
That blanket was gorgeous. I'd love to have some Fair Isle sweaters. I've got some beautiful hand knit Norwegian sweaters from my ex mother in law. She and ladies in her town knit the sweaters for the Olympic team years ago. I got one! They are so thick and warm. Thanks for the video, this is great!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow that sounds lovely! If you message Marie, it’s possible to order one!
@bigstevej04603 ай бұрын
Came across this channel the other day. What a fantastic channel many thanks for the brilliant content 👍👍👍👍
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, welcome to the channel!
@layalabi16675 ай бұрын
I have just "discovered" you! Thank you for the amazing video about your trip to Fair Isle!
@itsmephil22555 ай бұрын
Did you rope Tommy in as a camera person😂😂😂 Now this is how you spend a Sunday afternoon, Ruth on KZbin Absolutely love watching 🫶🏼
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Haha yes I did 🤣
@itsmephil22555 ай бұрын
@@ruthaisling perfect....he did a great job as well
@Imran_Sh5 ай бұрын
@@ruthaisling 😂 Tommy did well there
@hanwellianben5 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for sharing! Gorgeous island and gorgeous people. Loved it.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! ❤
@joedrury46875 ай бұрын
Fond memories of Fair Isle. I used to fly birdwatchers there in the early naughties. Always a terrifying landing... but the friendliness of the islanders always stuck with me. I've explored every inch of that island, fond fond memories. Thank you for a trip down memory lane Ruth.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Oh wow..What a job! I’m quite glad I got the ferry actually and I’m pleased it brought back some memories for you!
@sarimento15 ай бұрын
Bravo, Lady Ruth! Beautifully done! Great photos and videos! Thanks!
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you too! 🙏
@StephenSexton-w8h2 ай бұрын
In the islands between the mainland and Tasmania, mutton birds (shearwaters) nest in burrows. Checking on chicks can be hazardous as there are sometimes large and very poisonous tiger snakes in there.
@ruthaisling2 ай бұрын
I think I’ll give them a miss!!
@michaelmcfadden16224 ай бұрын
Bring back the fair isle jumper....fashion icon of the 70s😢😢happy days
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
The Fair Isle knitted jumpers are beautiful!
@traceyschuster70675 ай бұрын
What a wonderful video! Puffins, crazy birds, puppies. The people. The scenery. And that knitting!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! It was amazing and the people made it for me 😍
@jimimber1644 ай бұрын
What can I say? What a star, you really are.
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Thank you, Jim.
@monika_martin26 күн бұрын
Fair Isle seems amazing! I think the thing I took away most from this video is the friendliness of the people and their willingness to show you around the island. It's so beautiful there. Oh, and Jonnie the Ranger is quite cute!
@ruthaisling26 күн бұрын
Haha yes the people living there were so friendly and nice!
@paulsuddes11445 ай бұрын
Very interesting….the ranger was very informative and articulate. Thanks
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
It was so interesting to hear everything he was explaining!
@andywoolley80585 ай бұрын
A great video of a fantastic place so peaceful. A tip for seasickness, I think you can buy bands to go around your wrists which exert pressure on points just below your wrist, I have know these to work. Or just find two small pebbles and put them inside your cuffs on your jumper at the same pressure points, this also works, don't know why, but it does.
@Graham199515 ай бұрын
When I was on the local lifeboat, we used to give people dry biscuits for sea sickness. I think it just sort of gums up the works a bit. My partner also suffers badly and those sea bands seem to help her. Some people suffer badly, I knew a local trawler skipper who never beat it and suffered so bad he had to give up the sea.
@andywoolley80585 ай бұрын
@@Graham19951 I have sailed a lot and only been seasick once on the way to St Kilda, it was a horrendous sea passage
@andrewmaurer62675 ай бұрын
Fantastic absolutely amazing keep them coming 👍👍👍
@Peter-js4wq5 ай бұрын
Wow, what a adventure. Lovely island and people. Thank you Ruth 😃
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
It really was! Thanks for watching! ❤
@canoefor-one11024 ай бұрын
What a superb video of a glorious place.
@ruthaisling4 ай бұрын
It really is!
@canoefor-one11024 ай бұрын
@@ruthaisling I spent about two weeks in Scotland one May when we lived in Berlin.
@leerod5 ай бұрын
Wonderful to watch your amazing adventures again ❤😊
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@garybroom84185 ай бұрын
Watching your videos is my moment of peace and relaxation in a mad world. Those islanders were so lovely - wish I had them for neighbours! Great filming, well done.
@PeterJolly-e8b5 ай бұрын
What a charming place.... Thank you Ruth for sharing...
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@tunneloflight2 ай бұрын
Ruth, What works for me for sea sickess (...) is to eat ginger chews. Ginger has a very similar effect. They also work for neck tension. And they taste great.
@ruthaisling15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tip, that's great advice!
@scottwatschke41925 ай бұрын
That was a wonderful video. The people on the island seem so friendly.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
They are!
@michelle38305 ай бұрын
Your bird & landscape footage are beyond beautiful. Great shots & colour saturation. I love love your posts
@mcloud10705 ай бұрын
Thank you for enabling us to dream ...
@Crftbt3 ай бұрын
4:20 the look of this lipstick is so nice. :)
@andrewmaccallum23675 ай бұрын
Yet another excellent video 👏👏👏 Keep em' coming Ruth! 🏴 👍
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@marthanichols8536Ай бұрын
Try the accu-pressure stick-on dot for sea sickness--no side effects, usually works well.
@ruthaislingАй бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Imran_Sh5 ай бұрын
Arguably your best video Ruth. Put together very well and with exactly the information one would look for before heading out there. Definitely on another level this video. Never seen a better video on Fair Isle than this. Looks like Fair Isle’s got a bit more going for it than Foula. Thank you for making this and sharing with us all 😊
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much for your lovely comment! ❤
@digitalaudiodirections14434 ай бұрын
First time viewer and quite impressed, thanks for the video. Subscribed!
@ruthaisling4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard and I hope you enjoy the videos!
@malcolmmyatt90925 ай бұрын
This again is a very interesting vlog Ruth, thank you for taking us along with you. Amazing. ❤
@sailorwinxgirl21 сағат бұрын
Everyone is so nice and friendly, that's why I love Scotland!
@robynbentley25245 ай бұрын
Thank you! Have always wanted to visit these islands. Wonderful informative video.
@ruthaisling5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@phillloyd52335 ай бұрын
It's a sure sign that this vlog was really interesting, as those 43 minutes absolutely flew by! Another superb view of life in the outer reaches of the UK. Well done Ruth, keep em coming! 👍🏻👍🏻