Motorcycle Road Trips - Scottish Islands - Part Fourteen

My ride around the Isle of Skye continues as I take a left turn at Sligachan and head across country towards Dunvegan.
As my trusty BMW R1200GS Adventure and I climb steadily over the surrounding hillsides, visibility decreases as the fog thickens.
Fortunately as we descend across the other side towards the town of Portree, conditions become clearer - and includes a sudden encounter with a large Bee . . .
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[@CountryHouseGent]

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[@kfrerix9777]

Easy. Thanks!

[@JWthree]

Another 29 minute beauty, thanks Kevin.

[@claren4643]

"...can't remember what it was..." 😂 As usual, thank you!

[@christopherryan7654]

That bumble bee footage was amazing. Cheers Kevin.

[@JackNance22]

Really enjoying this series Kevin, well done!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Jack, great to hear that 🙂

[@jimmunro4649]

You just keep Giving Well done Kevin the Bike trip been 10/10

[@CountryHouseGent]

Will do Jim, thank you

[@jeffreymorreale7223]

Hard to believe ( and at the same time easy) that somebody took time out of his day to "corrrct" you on how to recite a cliche rather than just assume that yours is the way people say it where you live. And yes the Beatles could make any phrase into a hit even if repeated ad nauseum. What a magnificent group they were.

[@martincannon1078]

I'm in France and have known over the years how many young people have learnt English via the Beatles songs.🤩

[@kfrerix9777]

​@@martincannon1078some ppl haven't learned at all, but still they want to teach! 😅

[@2gray2care]

Your expression “pea souper”, reminded me of growing up in coastal Maine(USA). My granddad was from the UK, and a foggy day was always called a “proper pea souper”. Love the Brit expressions you include in all your travel vlogs. Thanks for the trip down nostalgia lane, and beautiful scenery. Safe travels.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Fabulous to hear the videos remind you of granddad. 🤗

[@martincannon1078]

What's a pea souper in your neck of the woods?

[@infinitejusticeone]

Another great ride! Love the foggy times too! Had a friend who was an Emergency Medical Tech and he rode his motorcycle without a jacket and one day on the expressway a bee hit his chest and stung him with the stinger so hard it stayed in him. He went into cardiac arrest and put the bike down. A good samaritan stopped and he told her what was happening and to removed the bee and give him chest compressions until help came, no cell phones then! He was lucky to live and never rode again with his leathers on!!!!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Wow that is so lucky someone was close by and just as incredible that he was able to give instructions while going into arrest. Yes, I'm not surprised he now wears leathers.

[@AndrewShort-bh6hm]

Out of all the hebrides skye is my favourite. Thanks for the excellent video. Dave and Elaine ❤

[@fingerfullofsnot]

Hi ya Kevin. Finally made it on to me mate Richards boat Murphy. We are on the K&A ot the moment cruising down to Newbury for the beer festival this Saturday. Much fun to be had. The headlining cover band is faux fighters ha ha ha. Should be a great day. Loving the motorbike tour. It's not something that I would usually watch but as it's you I have it a try and look forward to new episodes each week. Keep it up and thanks so much for your channel 👍

[@stevemarvin]

Don't mind the naysayers who complain about your British words and phrases like 'touch wood'. The true Anglophiles among your audience understand, nay enjoy it, when you use them. Just like when you complemented the 'tarmac'; a word only associated with airport runways here in the states, but is obviously the British equivalent to 'asphalt' here in America! Cheers Kevin!

[@57dottie]

Love your British words snd phrases!

[@paulbennett274]

From Wikipedia: "Tarmacadam is a concrete road surfacing material made by combining tar and macadam (crushed stone and sand), patented by Welsh inventor Edgar Purnell Hooley in 1902. It is a more durable and dust-free enhancement of simple compacted stone macadam surfaces invented by Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam in the early 19th century. The terms "tarmacadam" and "tarmac" are also used for a variety of other materials, including tar-grouted macadam, bituminous surface treatments and modern asphalt concrete."

[@martincannon1078]

Yeah, me too!@@57dottie

[@stevemarvin]

@@paulbennett274 I'm not sure if you're trying to back me up, or trying to discredit me..? Either way, thanks for the interaction and cheers!

[@patricias9966]

KZbin has been really good in placing these videos in my feed.👍

[@garethvaughan426]

Another great vlog Kevin, love it went you break into a Cornish / Somerset accent lol

[@MarkTheStoreman]

The scenery just gets better. Thank you Kevin.

[@charlesebyjr2925]

Kevin, I think I enjoyed that ride the most. I felt myself relaxing better than I have for a long time. Complete de-stressed 😊, cheers Charlie from Pennsylvania 😀

[@oneshoan]

It’s taken me two days to watch this video. I love the riding through the clouds because it reminds me of somewhere I visited in my past. The bee was hysterically funny! But surely you’re old enough to remember Woodstock! Richie Havens had finished his set and was told the helicopter bringing in the next band was late. He was asked to keep singing. He had sung everything he had written. That’s when he came up with his song “FREEDOM “. A one word song.

[@HelenWills-cl8jg]

Fab as always! RIP little bumble bee 🐝

[@NK-iv1ik]

I want to hope there was a chance of survival 🐝

[@susanhill9166]

Hi Kevin, awesome video mate. Yes we say touch wood here. Take care ❤ X x X

[@kfrerix9777]

I was wondering, "who's never heard that?" We say "knock on wood" where I'm at, but jeez!

[@user-hf1pg2ey6l]

I always wanted to know what Skye looks like, never had the chance to go myself. Thanks Kevin.

[@martincannon1078]

Me neither but shame it's raining and misty. We've been lucky with Kevin on this Scottish trip haven't we?

[@larisal1500]

thanks again for the ride Kevin and what gorgeous storybook settings along the way! I visited Portree from the US in August 1972. Loved Skye!

[@Dannyshort1003]

CHG in the house! Always great to see a new episode Kevin. As always, Friday’s viewing is sorted.❤️

[@CountryHouseGent]

Many thanks Danny. Enjoy.

[@Dannyshort1003]

@@CountryHouseGentWill do Kevin. Just got back from a week in the Lake District so will be nice to chill with this episode and a nice glass of Red!🍷

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ooh fabulous. Where did you go?

[@Dannyshort1003]

@@CountryHouseGentMe and my Mum went to a small village named Satterthwaite, near Ulverston. Second time we have been. Simply stunning.❤️

[@CountryHouseGent]

Know Ulverston very well, used to live not far away.

[@darren0269]

Great episode once again - I’ve been recommending it to the lads I bike with. Keep up the good work 👍🏻🏍🏍

[@richardholappajr.6184]

Thank you, Kevin, for another enjoyable episode!

[@Lynette21122431]

My goodness, what a great ride! All the different colors alongside the road, the golds, greens, rusts, and then the shapes off in the distance. Mesmerizing countryside! Thanks, Kevin! Looking forward to what’s next, from over here in Portland, Oregon.

[@ianstobbart7338]

What a way to start the weekend by watching your show Kevin absolutely brilliant ❤

[@patbrandow5852]

Mercy! At first, I thought your helmet's shield had been hit by a stone rather than a bee! (When a small stone hit my little red Fiat's windshield a few years back, I definitely jumped!) Glad you survived without incident, Kevin--not sure about the bee, however. Loved those twisty parts of the ride and oh my! the scenery and the mountains and the mist made it another amazing journey. ❤

[@eastofenglandgreenlaning]

Love the Mr Gazpacho line😂 I listen for all those little phrases that creep in. Keep em coming ❤

[@billcurnew6020]

A preview of Bealach na Ba? I'm hoping so! Would love your perspective!

[@jeangurnee]

Bumbles are surprisingly resilient. It looked in one piece from the slo-mo. Can't wait for the next EP :)

[@CountryHouseGent]

I hope you're right. Poor little might. Looked quite traumatic watching tumble about in the turbulence.

[@MooseVonStanley]

There was a MASH episode with 5 o'clock Charlie. I've got my 5 o'clock Kevin on Friday nights and unlike Charlie, CHG always hits the target.

[@annjarvis9300]

Well done excellent vlog even with weather having a hiccup still some lovely views tc now the oldies 👍👍👍👍

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou again I really enjoy your videos every week,I look forward to Saturday mornings when I watch them. Take care.

[@GeorgeOswald-e4s]

How interesting. After dinner, I'm relaxing with a nice red merlot while watching Kevin in the mist, fog and sprits of rain. Most of my day was working on a boat, often deluged by rain running down my neck, at the boat slip in NE Florida. It's great to be out of it and relaxing . Thank's Kevin for the bike ride through such beautiful scenery!

[@martincannon1078]

I hope it's French Merlot. From chez moi!

[@buddrw]

You have perfected the audio Kevin, sounds amazing. The views are incredible, thanks for taking us along.

[@martincannon1078]

On the road again. I just can't wait to get on the road again. The life I love is making music with my friends. And I can't wait to get on the road again. (Willie Nelson).

[@galehallock3436]

Fridays get better traveling the Scottish Isles. I've never be properly trained on a motorcycle, but Kevin makes me wish I had. Enjoying the ride along. Thanks Kevin.

[@peterbrown1208]

Kevin, kudos to you for at least acknowledging the different ways we say the same things. A lot of fun riding with you. Motor on.

[@StevesRepairs]

Thanks Kevin, even "crashing" through the fog it still looked beautiful, a bit faster (not that you were going that fast) that huge Bumble Bee could've knocked you on your backside and at that speed it'd have hurt you if the visor was open, it was a big 'un. Never mind the 'Shermans' Kev they say that they speak English, most of them don't know what it is, lol. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@viviennegarner8720]

Another wonderful vlog, Kevin, thank you so much we really enjoyed it. Your filming and audio are first class. Barry says, “not a biker but enjoyed the ride”. Me I loved the scenery despite the weather, my sister lives north of Dundee in a small village and of course we did live in Ramsbottom when in the UK. Keep up the fantastic work 💕

[@annh8885]

Hey, hey, hey it's Friday!! Beautiful ride bouncing bumble bee, fog and all. In addition Here Comes the Sun jingle in my head now for the rest of the day. 😆🌞Stay safe out there! -Cheers from Seattle!

[@ESMarker]

Another Fri evening traveling on the Isle of Sky with great company Kevin and his motorbike..Touch Wood is perfic......just !ike a good twist!! Thanks Kevin!

[@marionjohansson4235]

You are so lucky you fit into all the P-spaces. It was a nightmare for my van an I, especially Centre of Bude. Lovely scenery. Thank you

[@Beth-l5c]

You video so well. A joy to watch.

[@clpotis]

Beautiful scenery! Like a painting in some places

[@martyb3783]

Great video as always Kevin. It sounded like you hit a golf ball instead of a bee. Good thing you had your shield down.

[@Setinmywaysalways]

Speedo make a good Anti-fogging Spray. I was on a 200 Triumph Tiger Cub, wearing a Helmet without a Visor, when a Bee like this hit me on my right eye, causing massive swelling & partial loss of sight for nearly 2 Months.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ouch. That must've been quite painful, and a huge shock. They do hit hard. Hope your sight recovered, eventually.

[@kfrerix9777]

​​​​@@CountryHouseGentpray a bird never hits your helmet. My helmet was white, which only contributed to the trauma. 65mph on the freeway.

[@glennclarke9787]

Very enjoyable vlog Kevin. These people want us to pay from every angle, bastards. But as you saw some people will still pay🤔 what is happening to some? Kevin you must be back on 'aslam' by know. All the very best Stay safe 😊

[@Balthazar1963]

Once again, my faith in humanity (not inhumanity) is renewed. CHG has experienced and related his wonderful travelogue. Stunning scenery, great commentary... makes me feel like I've come along for the ride. "Knock on wood" there will be many more to come. That poor bumble bee! After getting knocked silly, (s)he blows around in the cavitation vortex between the front shield and the travel bag on the tank. Unfortunate for the bee, but great camera action! Love the names of the towns you pass through... and yes... some of them have a Scandinavian "ring" to 'em. Cheers Kev! BTW... you talk in more than one "episode" about dutch fishing trawlers. Might there be one in your future? Would you sell Aslan? Sea boating would be MUCH more of an adventure... I guess I'm projecting some of my dream travels on you.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Poor little bee. Quite horrifying watching the little thing tumble about in the turbulence. Sell Aslan? Never. 🤗

[@Santafefrank]

Thanks, Kevin. Your video they are great.😊

[@derekmenary2734]

Hi Kevin, another relaxing video, great to see you and the bike enjoying the roads, I am also currently following a guy who is touring Europe on a 1976 Honda ss 50 of all things ! .

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Great vlog Kevin! That was a huge bumble bee!!

[@FJERNSYN49]

Phrases like 'touch wood' is used even here i Norway: "bank i bordet", meaning "knock on the table", and tables were made from wood. I am looking forward to every new part of your journey. Do the speed limits be in Mph or Kmph. I would say 60 is realy high on some places in your videos if in Mph.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi and thanks. Yes, in the UK speeds are in MPH. Usually 20 or 30 in town. 50 or 60 out of town. 70 on the motorways.

[@MissingLink-hb9ov]

brilliant as always, thanks for sharing.

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

Get the damn trawler Kev!

[@jacquelineryde7339]

Loving it just like the other 13 ❤❤

[@CountryHouseGent]

Thank you Jacqueline.

[@janoakes9267]

Beautiful video, I absolutely loved Skye, favourite places, Fairy Glen, The Quiraing, (next video?) Fairy Pools and the Old Man Of Storr. Went to Portree too but stopped on campsites in Sligachan, Uig and Loch Brittle.

[@ianrobinson254]

Not be long Kevin be snow on them there hills 🤣👍🏽👍🏽

[@conniemckenzie4648]

Hooray, you’re on Skye at last. A pity about the fog. Dunvegan is pronounced Dunvehgan. Some nice places to eat. The Old School and the Dunvegan Hotel. There is also a very good Bakery. You must have been down at the pier to be crossing the road into Wentworth Street. You were very lucky to get a park there. Looking forward to where you go next. Going by the preview it looks like you went to The Quiraing. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@dizzy63]

I watch all your videos and I like both kinds very much! But, I watch them for the cultural differences as well as the beautiful countries and scenery.

[@lindachadwick2911]

You have the same sense of humour as me and my husband, (or is it, my husband and I?). We chuckle as you are talking to yourself!

[@RobbishVideos]

did I miss 'Pie of the week' Kevin 😉

[@suzannebigbee7596]

Lovely ride. Pea soup!

[@nkbrown8382]

Great video as always❤

[@ivantsanov3650]

Outstanding

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Great video on travels keep the vlogs on channel thanks lee

[@Mr__Fogg]

Epic Bumble Bee footage!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Was surprised how much turbulence is created behind the screen. The poor thing was tumbling and bumbling all over the place

[@johnnydollar666]

Well, you may always have a future in B Movies.

[@christineweaver3987]

Beautiful

[@olivethrush7450]

Enjoying the whole route up through my favourite areas. Your clear screen is a bit off putting though but one can't have everything. Good to see a lot of my favourite spots from your saddle. BTW. It's not npt DunVEEgan but DunVAYgan! Hope to see my favourite Bakers going strong. Best bread on the Island if not the Hebrides. We detour every trip to buy it.

[@jongmans38]

Loving the adventure, hope you can adapt back to the sedated life on the canals?

[@frankd4875]

Hey Kev, perhaps you could remind us viewers what is going on with Aslan while you're on this marvelous motorbike journey. Is she just being moored for the time being, or lifted out of the water for some service to her hull, or just what? Stay safe on those scenic twisties! Cheers from south Louisiana!

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Frank. Rest assured Aslan is safe and sound on a secure mooring, enjoying the rest. 😁

[@johnbanjo2310]

Maybe not the wet quarry my brother talked about on our skye hols of long ago but it has some hints of what the weather was like on our kids trips with my parents back in 1962. Still an evocative island I wonder if you go near Raasay were my pops uncle lived.

[@John-s3t6q]

I do remember that fog bake on your narrow boat.

[@dimpsthealien333]

Big a$$ bumblebee! 😂 Wow!

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Hi Kevin. Excellent video showing how beautiful Skye is. I follow a KZbin channel called Living the Skye Life which is based near where you just passed. Hope you have a great week. Take care. Nick

[@meadows5367]

Nice to see the helmet camera repelled the cloud mist in this episode. 💧📷 🏍️

[@danielgoulding4623]

Kevin , a travel related book about travelling 11,000 miles in a van across the USA on the " A " roads . I think it's backroads in Amerispeak . Title - " Blue Highways " . A great read .

[@CountryHouseGent]

I'll check it out. Hope it's available on Kindle.

[@dizzy63]

When I knock on wood, I use my noggin! It's always the closest wood around!

[@iainlyall6475]

kevin, i know you did an inventory of your bike stuff in an earlier video, but could you do one with costs. i know brit. pounds and cdn $ aren't exactly on par, but i would be interested. i'm wandering about buying a bike myself. camera and tent stuff can be xcluded. loving the videos. how about france next year 😁

[@CountryHouseGent]

Many thanks Ian. The cost of motorcycles and equipment are as varied as the number of makes and models available. eBay is a great resource for gaining an idea of costs. Mine is a 2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure and cost me £6,500 two years ago. The helmet, clothing and sat nav I already had.

[@barryl8857]

Wife and I watch your narrow boat adventures, but I prefer your moto travels. I ride a VStar 1100. You mentioned you get 49mpg on your BMW, that's a out 20 kpl, same as me, but ,you get 300 MILES TO A TANK. Wow. How much fuel is in your tank? I though my 17 litre tank was lots.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Barry and thank you. Great to hear the road trip is being enjoyed. The BM's tank is 33 litres. 🙂

[@user-dx5kg1nu6k]

So, after Sligachan you missed the turning down Glen Brittle, with its spectacular views of the Cuillin ridge.....Bill

[@pageant1fd]

Totally agree, I’ve taken my motorhome down through there and it’s an amazing stretch of road.

[@Moffit366]

Muricans! Bunch o sods some of us. Why I watch , so I can learn how it’s done elsewhere, ( lost in the pond is a good KZbin station)

[@johnnydollar666]

@@Moffit366 Ooo Lawrence!

[@LarrySams71]

'there are people who seem to drive around totally oblivious to the fact anybody else is on the road' -- sounded like you were travelling through Texas...wasn't going to bring it up, but one aspect of this series is that motorcycling appears inherently more dangerous than canal boating; zooming down the motorway may be more exhilarating viewing than chugging along in Aslan, but also less peaceful...these videos are gripping documents of your movement through some of Scotland's islands -- the fog was an impressive scenic touch, reminded me of my drinking years, "Highland Mist" was an inexpensive Scotch whiskey I'd resort to from time to time --

[@windyfarmer25]

21:27 I don't bee-lieve it! That'd give your helmet a nasty sting! 😅

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ooh matron 🤭🤗

[@mrtiabrown]

Touch Wood and Whistle i Say🍎

[@richardwilliams2606]

Got my Friday fix!

[@LynnPierce-y2k]

Kevin it would be interesting to know the lag time from today’s date and the date you started filming each segment. Could you place a start date on the first part of each segment? Enjoying your adventure!

[@michaelshuman3319]

What a beautiful country . Would you trade Aslan for a 1950's fishing trawler and explore those waterways ??

[@CountryHouseGent]

Ooh I don't think I'd trade Aslan, but would make a great addition to the 'stable', Michael.

[@skyer3894]

Baby moo 🙃☺️

[@Lynette21122431]

Yea! Next video has arrived. 😊

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hope you enjoy, Lynette.

[@Lynette21122431]

@@CountryHouseGent ​​⁠ I most certainly did! I forgot to say earlier-thanks for the roads’ info rundown.

[@EggCup-vv6vp]

Can you update us next video on your remaining route?

[@lakelady57]

NZ we say 'touch wood' but then we are of British stock 😊

[@campbellmj9405]

Country House Gent Rhyming Slang: Bloke bike hike. Translation: British dude enjoying life.

[@John-s3t6q]

Yes i had to get a new Bell helmet as it got badly scratched as well . That stone came off a bridge on the A38 in Devon . Did not see it coming at all . But i did not crash my bike . The stone just missed my pal that was about to over take me at the time.

[@roblinnbailey2359]

TBN series 3 was one of my favourites, will you do a new winter cruising series?

[@CountryHouseGent]

Hi Rob and thank you. Yes there'll be more TBN, but not this winter.

[@John-s3t6q]

Had bees and birds hit my visor. But a stone was the worse . As it smashed it big time luck i did have sun glasses on at the time.

[@CountryHouseGent]

Strewth that must've been quite an impact to smash the visor. 😳

[@lspringerjones]

I thought touch wood was what I do nearly every morning when I wake up.

[@CountryHouseGent]

😳🤭

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Nothing like watching hours, and days of handle bars, asphalt and some scenery..lol lol

[@CountryHouseGent]

See , there's something in each episode for everyone. 😎

[@57dottie]

I love it!

[@edwardhoughton2565]

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