Q&A with The Scottish Isle - We Answer Your Comments! Island Life; Remote Living; House Renovation.

Join us for a walk (60m elevation in the space of 5 mins) where we chat over some of the questions we find are most frequently raised in the comments. We experienced some technical difficulties today in uploading our Sunday Episode, so we've brought to you this one-off walk over the island to show the route we take from shore to shore, bringing us home. Thank you for watching and we hope this helps you get to know us a little better!
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[@Seven50ml]

In a world full of negativity y'all are a breath of fresh air. Thanks for that ❤

[@18robsmith]

Thanks for carrying us along with you on your walk across the island - 20 minutes flew by 🙂

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Sounds like a job for Digger Girl ! I think that Katie is more at home with island life than Scott is, I wish you both a happy island life - stay safe.

[@GrantWRay]

Thank you for sharing the walk with us. As a fellow hiker once said on a multi day hike, its not the miles that gets you, its the elevation. Also please don’t burn yourself out on what you think your viewers would like to see. For this viewer I simply enjoy sharing what yall find beautiful and meaningful about your daily life and allowing us to briefly experience the rhythm of the island life.

[@marylyon1230]

It is wonderful listening to you talk, like a personal chat. Just as good as anything else! Variety is the spice of life!

[@lauraautry6992]

The island is so beautiful. You both are such a blessing and being a part of your journey is amazing.

[@autumnwaters574]

Really enjoyed this mornings walk & talk. Such a beautiful place. Thank you for the update on the renovation and the sheep

[@flockoturtles]

A nice twenty minute walk one way will certainly keep you fit. I really enjoy your videos and am excited to see the progress you make restoring your new home.

[@LittleTehri]

The most chill Q&A I've seen in a good long while, and a joy to watch. I remember being a bit worried about the sheep because of their hooves early on, and it's been noticeable that some videos they walk better and some it's a bit worse, so it's really good to know why it is and that you guys are on top of it! As for the house renovations, you guys are working hard on it and are doing all you can. Hopefully the timeline will not be quite as slow as you seem to worry!

[@Maywyn]

The walk was really neat! Loved every step. Thank you

[@adelinefinlay1582]

That was a nice walk…thanks for taking us along!

[@avery0358]

It was a lovely walk, I pert near got out of breath myself just watching! The island will defiantly keep a person fit as a fiddle! Thanks for sharing that along with the small talk.

[@shieldaigbencher]

You guys are so prolific. Your output is really good as well. I'm really enjoying it. Thank you.

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

I really enjoyed the hike and chat, and the questions you answered. I had wondered about the sheep 🐑 🐑 when you first started posting, cause one was a chonk lol. Lil stinker eating all the food . It truly is a slice of heaven where you live. I’m glad you have chosen to share it with us. 💜

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you!

[@jdmillar1958]

Another enjoyable video, I'm sitting here listening to a downpour watching your beautiful island.

[@sandrajack9703]

Really enjoyed tonights video...thank you 🤗

[@greatlambrini8722]

You too are just so 100% genuine. Love it. ❤️

[@PattyCarpenter-ur4tk]

Thanks for the hike and chat!😅 Clearly you are fit both physically and with good wit and humor!! Always so enjoyed🏞❤

[@TheScottishIsle]

That's good to hear, we weren't really sure about posting this one!

[@Carolynfoodforest355]

Beautiful place 😊

[@leilab.matson8188]

Excellent Katie and Scott! So 😊glad to see more of you Katie❤! Thank you so much, continue to delight!

[@louiseswart1315]

Not an easy life, but excting has never been easy. I wish you strength for all the projects securing your home for the next 600 years.

[@annmcgranaghan2131]

The French drain will deal only with surface water running from your high ground. Try divining for the underground stream or burn. It does work, and all you need is a couple of old wire clothes hangers cut to an ell(L)shape abd it's fun.

[@annettemurielle]

That was lovely! Thank you so much! Thank you for identifying the bird song as Robins. I hope you do more of these. And thank you for explaining the hoof issues with your sheep. I wondered about that but didn't say anything because I know nothing about sheep. 🙂

[@egrainger48]

Yes, like a personal chat. Thank you.

[@gillhall7590]

I thought that the sheep were beginning to look much fitter since arriving on the island, with all the free roaming exercise they now get. They are lovely and you are quite right when you say, many sheep and goats are prone to foot issues…no reflection on your care at all. Over the rough terrain, hopefully, their hooves will improve naturally and wear faster, and they should loose the excess weight in time. Well done for the interesting insight into your lives and this project.

[@suzannetofts8204]

Many thanks for the video, the best one so far!. I appreciated Scott's insights about making life changes and the resisting the temptation to make comparisons between the old life and the new. However, the comment that resonated with me was once you stop fighting it, life in the new location becomes easier.

[@shehazi695]

Loving your island, and the rhythm of your life. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@trickyricky2903]

Quality over quantity guys, don't feel pressured to put content out if you're not happy or ready.

[@marcfiore4319]

I really enjoyed the chat and the walk. The Island fascinates me, as does Scottish history. I can’t wait to see what you find out about the past inhabitants!

[@fionamcphail2797]

Coming from long line of shepherds the saying was always sheep are born with a 1000 ways to die ....youve kept them going plump and happy so good job. Most sheep have relatively short lives so happy chubsters works as long as feet and teeth keep them going. X

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you. We'd rather they were happy!

[@pernille2389]

Lovely video, thank you.

[@jenhanlon3840]

That was lovely having that wee walk with you ☺️

[@TheScottishIsle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nikki27ish]

Your videos are so calming, thank you for sharing your beautiful island with us.

[@dawnyWestScotland]

Our beautiful Scotland 🐶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☀️🌲🌲

[@slighthouse1]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey you are on!! I am excited to see all that you do.

[@danipelland1507]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@marilyn4098]

We are really enjoying your channel. When we discovered it we went back to the beginning and watched them all in order. You may have given this info before and we missed it or you may prefer not to share the details but do you own a portion of land on the island that your house and out building sits on or is it more of a lease/caretaker type situation? The amount of care and hard work you are pouring into is necessary and good for the dwellings to continue to stand for generations to come. Thank you also for the interesting back history and photos you include about the culture there. We appreciate you taking us along on your journey. Well done!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you, we're happy to have you. Glad to hear you're enjoying it; I love writing the historical narratives! I think in the second Diaries, Scott reveals the island is owned by another party; it's the reason we are quite private about aspects of things, but we're happy to share our lives and renovations, and of course the stunning landscape and wildlife. We hope we can do the old cottage justice and get her sound again. Kx

[@dazereigh]

Anything is appreciated, thank you!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Our pleasure!

[@jeanneamato8278]

I enjoyed this.

[@RPBeamont]

Came across your channel last night, and im mesmerised. Now subscribed and working my way through your videos. Keep up the good workband the best of luck in your endeavour.❤

[@krissy2321]

Thanks for sharing the walk across the island. Im enjoying watching your journey settling into rural island life. All the best to you both.

[@davidprice1356]

My dog walks me every morning. He leads the way on a leash on our 2 mile journey. In this way he pulls me up those hills enough, where I don't get so tired. Enjoy your videos.

[@emtboss]

Enjoyed the walk, and glad to know all about the sheep! Keep up the good work- so refreshing!

[@glassdaft]

Perfect

[@carolewinstead8270]

Loved walking along with you.

[@megmills4798]

I must say again that I enjoy your video's so much‼️💯🌟

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@leanneclare3750]

I love this. I bet it was quite strenuous to make but it was actually lovely to hear about you both. It puts things into context a bit more. ❤

[@tommyegilbert3013]

Thank you for inviting us on your journey. I have really enjoyed your channel. I love the scenery and seeing interesting trees that Scott finds. I can’t wait for your next update. The cottage is going to be lovely.

[@user-oc2mt8kf2j]

I enjoyed that.

[@dansetzer1454]

Cyd in the USA. You used the word "rhythm" a couple of times and it was perfect. I respect your ability to change the rhythm of your life to match your environment.

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

I enjoyed the walk with you while watching Scotland Rugby game. ❤😊

[@glendasmith7507]

The title of your video made me instantly think of the song, “Climb every mountain “ I played flute all through elementary school and high school and had the entire song book from, “ The Sound of Music”. What great memories that was for me. Thank you for your video (and title 😊)

[@annewood4986]

Thanks, Katy and Scott , I really enjoyed your video. Felt I was doing the trek with you both. The island terrain is typically Scottish. Reminds me of parts of Arran, which is across from where I live.

[@cynthiacampbell6555]

Thank you for your honesty in this adventure ! It’s a challenge much more than any of us can imagine! Stay true to yourselves and this channel. Negative judgmental comments will continue but those of us who appreciate your content will always see the beautiful natural content you are sharing! Prayers for you both on this lovely adventure!

[@southwife]

I thank God for you and your lives and your Work. Beautiful. See you in The Kingdom.

[@carebearann4613]

One does need to take a rest going uphill and talking all the while. I love the idea of what you're experiencing there. Thank you for taking us on your journey.

[@surfingtheworldww]

New follower from Umbria, Italy. Love what you are doing!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thanks and welcome!

[@irmibullinger1421]

Keep doing what you are doing. You are a lovely couple and I enjoy spending time with you. I loved going on the walk with you, luckily I was in my computer chair or I would have never made it up the hill haha

[@jenniecallomon164]

I enjoyed that walk....I wasn’t a bit puffed out !

[@daviemcf]

Thanks for having us,...nice walk.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Our pleasure!

[@janicesomersall-french6784]

beautiful episode. Rather enjoyed it. The point where you ended the vlog is so stunning the picture would be great on cards. You are blessed to live in such tranquil surroundings. I live in Canada and quite enjoying your journey.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@user-jz3qq5gr6g]

Beautiful Place to live

[@AprilDixon-gy9mt]

We also live on a island of prince of Wales Alaska, my ol man has been on a different island for 4 months he's a fishing guide, and he brought me home a gift COVID so thank you for the vlog in bed ridden hah

[@lieuwina]

Loved the morning walk and talk the island is beautiful and that sure was quiet a steep hill to climb. I think you are a lot fitter than when you first arrived as this took you only 20 minutes, food for thought, wonder how long it took you the very first time, as this time you walked and talked. Well done. Have a lovely day.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@levistubbs8949]

That hill is certainly good exercise ! ATB !

[@sheilaabayateye1558]

It was good to get a bit of perspective and reassuring that you have experienced living mostly off grid. Its so beautiful there. Are you going to grow your own veg

[@mariedeyo7399]

Sometimes a walk and nature is just what the soul needs. Your sheep do look good and sure they have problems sometime. Just like we have problemes sometime. What are you doing with the wool? Shedlandwool is so nice for spinning. I like it a lot. It was very nice to see more of your world. Thank you. ❤

[@TheScottishIsle]

I use their wool normally for upholstery, but I also have a spinning wheel and some homemade combs.

[@susangillespie7226]

We can live without most mod cons ,we are just cosseted,though when we have them again such bliss😅.

[@deniereynolds6119]

It’s great getting to know you both and with you I’ll spend my first winter in Scotland. 1. Do you have a way to alert 🚨 authorities if someone gets injured badly? 2. How will you get enough food when you’ve not had a full season for a garden or chickens, etc. (I’m thinking the shallow parts of the island could freeze 🥶) 3. Will your winter home be the office until the house is free of water intrusion, Insulation, or heat? Your very courageous and I’m anxious to follow your lives in the Hebrides.

[@BrendaOsif-zk4fp]

What century have you guys been living in? 🙂 Thanks for all the info. I too was wondering about the sheep. 😁 I bet they’re so happy about this move. From the sounds of it, it may be really hard to get workmen in there to do anything. What I wonder about is entry by water, what’s involved with that? It looked like some of the beginning path you could use a 4wheeler. Is that possible and do you have one? I’d be saving up for one.😁 Well, chop to it.😀 Good luck with all. Take care.🐑👍

[@TheMaccatakker69]

Great content, I spent my whole Sunday in your company! For the next Q&A my question is, how old are you both? There is a debate in our household!

[@liesavillandre3481]

That does look like a dangerous walk. Maybe later you can put some hand rails along the most slipper parts, but the trail is very pretty.

[@twinsonic]

It's called nature..handrails, really? 😂

[@liesavillandre3481]

yesl, place poles in the ground and run a wooded rail along the top. to hang on. @@twinsonic

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤ Loved the walk! Glad you're working on your wood for the winter. What will you do for provisions during the winter? Stock up? Is it impossible to bring a boat up to the shore of your cottage? And thank you! The Robin song is beautiful!

[@TheScottishIsle]

It's very possible as we have a jetty...just not a proper boat, yet! ;)

[@michaelr4573]

I was just wondering if you, or the sheep and outdoor cat had picked up many deer ticks in the bracken yet. On the mainland, quite close to there I know it can be quite a problem, but not insurmountable if you stock some tick removal gadgets, usually suggest a couple of different types. Definitely don't want anyone catching Lyme Disease. Absolutely loving the bird sounds and landscape views.Thank you and best wishes

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thanks Michael! The sheep have picked up a few which we remove, but we've been OK so far, we're careful about staying covered as they're nasty wee things. Interestingly, the deer rub themselves on the Scots Pine to keep the parasites at bay, so that's something I'll look into. Maybe use the resin somehow...

[@gillhall7590]

You need a highland pony or donkey as pack animals or to pull a small cart. They would be a big help.

[@euanwaugh2492]

Thank you, that was tremendously interesting and enjoyable. Divine Providence indeed. What is the climb? 😃

[@TheScottishIsle]

60 metres in about as many seconds!

[@euanwaugh2492]

😂You were close with your "200 feet", Good estimate. Getting fitter. 😂@@TheScottishIsle

[@ann-mariecatmom241]

I love your videos! Could you use a selfie stick so that we can see you both? Like today! we would see more of the island you are walking through too. Maybe set up an Amazon page for people to donate feedstuffs etc? Just an idea, not sure if it works where you are x

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@user-jh2id6lq2e]

I love to watch your videos,your german friend Olli

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thanks Olli! xx

[@tombittikoffer412]

Have y'all talked about handling laundry? I would also find a GoPro attached to the POV of your walk equally great.

[@amandanash7918]

It's Beautiful! Did you buy the place or are your renting.

[@suehillman7189]

Great to get a bit of background, enjoyed the walk with you, gives us a better idea how far you have to go from the mainland. Can I ask, how much of the island are you responsible for and how will the contractor get digger etc over? Hope you don’t mind me asking, just curiosity. But yes thanks for great video.x

[@TheScottishIsle]

We could get a digger here by barge, but apparently very costly! Seeing as it's a small house...it's going to be done the old-fashioned way... ... ... Never mind carting tins of beans down the track, cement will be bad enough! Little by little, though.

[@suehillman7189]

@@TheScottishIsle it will be interesting watching you progress, yes a lot of hard work, but so worth it to live in such a beautiful place. X

[@megmills4798]

3degrees celcius is 37.4 ferenheight not bad 😊

[@PrincessNicEssus]

Wish you would walk out to the little island during low tide one episode, pretty please?

[@TheScottishIsle]

Scott films a lot of his shots out over the water from that island. :)

[@marionbartley214]

Thank You for this update information life on the island is kind of predictable but not? I'm wondering though in the future. Do you have plans to rock paved the path that you're walking on? As to make it more like multiple stepping stones one in front of another? To make the walking more easier? And yes that would be very time-consuming. But I think it would be worth it in the long run. And also I have another question as time goes by and the both of you age. Will you have your chopped wood delivered? In the event that you are no longer physically able to chop wood. And will you acquire help say a handyman to help with all the other chores that need to be done when you're not able to do them. But want to still continue to live on the island.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Well, I know the old way was that a boat (possibly barge) would come by and drop off coal to the island during the Victorian days. They also used to have post to the cottage as recent as 50s, the postie would come in a boat to deliver, but that's long gone too. A fuel delivery might not be impossible to organise, though, if we needed a lot of it. We haven't thought as far ahead into our dotage, but we do think when we get a boat, it'll make a lot of things easier for us. It'd be a shame to change the rugged nature of the route to the cottage...a pony would be a good answer! Kx

[@beccacarrillo]

I'd say 20 minutes was a pretty accurate guess for your walk. Am I right in thinking that most times we see the outdoors it's low tide? I can't recall seeing much water most of the time. Is high tide at night?

[@moonchaserstudio]

I want to know where Katie gets her beautiful dresses!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Take a look online at Banned Retro! :)

[@danapride]

Build up your pantry for the winter for when you can’t get your groceries.

[@amandajarboe1131]

I am curious, what food plants will grow on the island without providing topsoil or potting soil? Are there any plants that grow naturally on the island that you can forage and eat?

[@TheScottishIsle]

There are brambles, and some fruit trees already. We'll try to establish a vegetable plot over the winter.

[@kimberlycook5860]

Do you have to call ahead to schedule a boat lift to the mainland? Or do you have your own boat?

[@TheScottishIsle]

To shift anything of size, we need help from friends if we're doing it by boat, as all we have access to are kayaks and one-man dinghys!

[@user-gg8er7gr8b]

I loved your walk about im just a bit confused Quote This is the spot where we get off the boat and walk to the cottage " Water is level Why don't you just walk in the Shallows back to the cottage instead of climbing over a mountain Or make a waterside Trail. When do you leave the boat there? do you now boat to the mainland for supplies? I didn't know you had a boat. can you show us?

[@user-gg8er7gr8b]

Or float back😢

[@TheScottishIsle]

We have two little fibreglass one-man dinghies we use to row across a channel over to the mainland where the car is parked on private land. No way we could use the dinghy to row around to the bay where the cottage is, it's probably a little over a mile away and the currents are very strong. Possibly we could do it in kayaks, but then where would we put all the shopping..! It would technically be possible to walk around to the cottage at low tide, but you'd have to scramble over rocks and seaweed all the way, and also be careful of not getting stranded by an incoming high tide. So actually, the shortest route is indeed up and over! We only have access to a big motorised boat when friends take us, and that's something we'd like to save up for ourselves to make life easier, since we have a jetty right outside the cottage! We will show the crossing soon, but so far it's difficult as we can't row and film; we're still getting used to it! Need an extra set of hands. Thank you for your interest, we're very happy to have you watching. Kx

[@ibhayirob]

Wow now that's what I call a reply. More and more interesting. You guys are living a dream

[@user-gg8er7gr8b]

If you had a powerful boat at the cottage could you get to the village by boat

[@cutter004]

How do you get the car to the mainland? Is there a ferry or is it tidal Path. I also notice you have power to the island was it once well populated?

[@TheScottishIsle]

There was a decent population here at one stage...this tiny cottage along had 12 residents on one census! By the 1960s the power company made it their business to furnish every house - no matter how remote - with electricity wherever there was a way! We usually park the car in the same spot over on the mainland and row across, though there is an old ford under the sea channel where the electricity cables come across, and when the tide is right it can be accessed, but not always. Kx

[@Pamelasue414]

You walked by a stone shed in your walk. Is it a storage shed?

[@TheScottishIsle]

Hi If I remember rightly, it's a very small, square building to Katie's right? If so, it's full of junk left by numerous people over the years. It's currently unusable; needs a good clearing out. Many thanks for watching. S.

[@aprilpeacock7401]

We’re a little confused about the geography of where the car is parked and the quad? Where do you have to go to check the post?

[@TheScottishIsle]

Our post is delivered to the access gate over on the mainland. Kx

[@CVentura-ge1hy]

Hi guys! Little concerned that the stone terracing you pulled out between your cottage and the ocean may have been a breakwater put in to keep the waves from breaking against the house during a storm. We live close to the Atlantic in NE USA and here we have in some places 8-9ft tall stone walls called sea walls to keep the waves away from the houses. Behind the sea wall, most of the houses then have another 2-4 ft high stone or concrete wall surrounding the entire property, with just a little gateway in it to get in. This is called a break water. It allows you to only have to sandbag the gateway in in order to keep the water away from the house. We at least are on the mainland, so when the weather gets really bad we at least can leave the house and travel inland and take a hotel or something if we need to. But during the winter storms, you would have to get a boat to come out in order to get away from the ocean. Just something to think about :) Here at our house, there was a really bad hurricane and it flooded the full basement completely - up to the rafters - and then flooded 6ft. up the wall of the ground floor. We live on a highway, and during that storm there was so much water surge that all the boats from the marinas behind our house were floated up off their moorings/docks and thrown over the highway into the meadow across the street. We still have chunks of floating dock in the meadow behind our house.

[@TheScottishIsle]

We have the luxury of being in quite a gentle bay here and are sheltered from a lot of inclement weather. The tide at its very highest is probably about 20 metres away, and we're about 10 metres in elevation. The old photos we have of the house show that there was a very gentle slope down to the water before these modern 'steps' were installed - they were very uneven in height and depth and the owner (and we) decided it's best to reinstate the natural beauty of the land as much as possible. Of course, we may have exceptions to the rule, but we also have a lot of natural bedrock protecting the cottage out front.

[@pennygregory5503]

Is there any chance that you could make a dock in the lake in front of you house. It seems like you could get a boat in there and make your life easier.

[@TheScottishIsle]

We have a little stone jetty there, covered in seaweed just now! We will certainly put it to use in time.

[@susangillespie7226]

What coast are you on xx😊

[@TheScottishIsle]

The West coast.

[@susangillespie7226]

@@TheScottishIsle ahhh or as we called it when my sister lived there the wet coast .

[@TheScottishIsle]

@@susangillespie7226 🤣

[@NeilGrant-dh8fn]

Very charming video, what about a GOfund channel for help with the videoing. People seem to like the V,s.

[@b19bmf]

Can you not access your house with a boat? That would be the most practical solution to your access problems.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Yes, there's a jetty right out the front door...we just don't have our own boat, yet!

[@b19bmf]

@@TheScottishIsle Priority then, source a good stable boat!!

[@jeangenie68]

That's a long walk. I guess there's a good reason behind it but I need to ask... Why don't you take the boat right around the island and get off in front of the cottage?

[@TheScottishIsle]

The 'boats' are two fibreglass one-man dinghies, not sea-faring I'm afraid. We'll show that soon in an upcoming vid - still getting used to them! We use them to row across a channel which has a strong current, and would never be able to take them all the way round to the bay. Once we get our own motorised boat in time, we will 100% be using the sea as our driveway and putting the jetty in front of the cottage back into use again!

[@jeangenie68]

@@TheScottishIsle I knew there'd be a good reason, I was just intrigued to know. Can't wait to see more of your fantastic life there. Keep up the great videos.