Scotland's Last Glacier

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Update - the Sphinx melted around the 3rd or 4th of October 2024 - see link : facebook.com/share/p/CdEjAx4XGSeevNvH/?mibextid=K35XfP

[@highlandoracle4505]

What a brilliant combo, two people I deeply respect. You've both contributed a lot to Scottish mountains from different angles, nice to see you together.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@ashthovex1882]

Get this guy his own TV show (Scotlands Mountains) ❤

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Not only a stunningly beautiful adventure, but a history and ecology lesson too. I've never seen the Aurora. Admit I got tears in my eyes. Thanks Murray and Iain.

[@suebrown436]

This was fascinating. Great that you could do this walk together and then share Iain's knowledge with us.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Sue

[@ontheochils]

That was yet again another quite superb watch....better than anything on television.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you - very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@muskadobbit]

Thanks for taking us to such a unique place. Outstanding video, Murray.

[@garrygreen3210]

Totally outstanding Murray, and what an interesting video. I’d heard of this patch, but none of the detail covered here. A joy to watch as usual, thanks so much.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Garry and thanks for watching 🙏👍

[@roytomkinson9350]

Absolutely stunning Murray .Facts and history of this place had me mesmerised. Should be shared to a wider audience.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@simonrobbins815]

Fantastic to learn about this Murray. I'd seen "The Sphinx" marked on my map and now you've taught me what it marks.

[@linwalks]

Stunning photography.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@merkyw4187]

Well done Murray, a great video in the vault :) thks for letting us all watch.... M ☘️

[@annemay8379]

Wow! This was wonderful.- loved the silhouette shot of the two of you at sunset with the waving grasses. And, what a lesson the ‘weeping’ snow patch gives - we must all do our best to mitigate the effects of climate change. You’ve excelled yourself with this one, Murray. Can’t thank you enough. A.T.B.❄️😪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Anne - it was a grand trip :)

[@MrJimtimslim]

Such brilliant, inspiring well made videos. This type of content really is the best of this platform. Thank you

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏

[@chrisjwoodall]

Absolutely superb, thanks!

[@delbrassfan]

more like this please. Fascinating guest, thanks both

[@davidsparkle4401]

Fascinating stuff Murray been keeping an eye on Iain for a while his work and his book is outstanding

[@ScotlandsMountains]

👌👍

[@cindyschirnhofer1]

Always absolutely love your videos no matter what and it also so exciting when you do add another person. Me and my husband paused it and were trying to guess lol …. We were definitely wrong .. not Jerry or Ray . Excellent absolutely brilliant Murray … learnt so much and also “ it’s crying “ my word now suddenly my urge to recycle even more went up a a scale. The thought of its tears 😢 …. You put it into simple human language that made me think . Iain dedication and enthusiasm was also a spellbinding watch. What a combo and ordered his book ( I know it wasn’t a plug for us to do so but grateful you highlighted the fact he had one out on the subject). We have watched you for over 4 years now and started when we moved to Scotland from Cornwall…and live at loch fyne. We have watch you say goodbye to your mum, introduce your family more, introduced your wee dogs ( so cute) and helped us learn so much about Scotland and learnt the lingo ( lol eg stream : burn ) . We appreciate the dedication sincerely we do. You do have an impact with your videos and never doubt your absolutely incredible editing skills . 👏 Cindy & Frank x

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you Cindy - so nice for you say such nice things. You will enjoy Iain book - such a good read :) Hope you enjoyed the video and please tune in next week as I have a rather special mountain featuring :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@geedee4]

This was one of the best, cheers Murray 🤗

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@allancoutts1823]

Outstanding video Murray, very informative

[@christopherwhittaker2620]

Beautiful in so many different ways.

[@simonrangeley]

Another spectacular video. One of my favourite areas. It hides its jewels from outside eyes. Only by walking out into the middle of it do you really get to see it at its best. Hard work but well worth the effort.

[@casatranquilo21]

Murray this was a special video with the expertise of Iain this for me is your best yet & that is some standard. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lyndseywilson9462]

Absolutely amazing Murray. What a journey and privilege. I have seen the patch on many a trip instructing, and descended that slope in to the Garbh Coire and Lairig Ghru . It's big remote country. Amazing Aurora, so want to see that. Thanks so much for sharing

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Lyndsey - such a wild remote corrie, was a privilege to visit it and in such nice weather :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@sekainotamago]

So I have been in the area on the first week of October and there was loads of snow patches on the Braeriach range, as seen from below when doing the Lairig Ghru. Hopefully the sphinx held on :) What a great video, as always.

[@heighRick]

Iain, Murray, thanks for sharing this unique place and your adventure with us! Thanks, helps a lot!

[@andrewjeffrey485]

Absolutely fabulous 👌 what a place. Thanks for this.

[@jbairdexp]

What an interesting video with a fascinating guest! Nice work Murray! 🙂

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Julian :)

[@climbertrev1]

Great video guys. I have been following the story of Britain's last glacier since about 1970.

[@katederegibus2155]

Excellent one Sir! Thank you for taking us on such a spectacular adventure

[@bpslodge]

Really enjoyed this one Murray, never heard of the Sphinx but as they say every day is a school day. Iain seems like a very interesting and knowledgeable guy. Once again thanks for taking us along. Brian.

[@euanmillar430]

Outstanding video yet again Murray.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

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[@Jim_Manthorpe-hiking]

Great film. Really wish Scotland still had glaciers.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Me too (well apart from crevasses - they scare me 😳 😂👍

[@dogdog659]

Absolutely brilliant loved every minute of it👍.

[@kristin8932]

Hey Murray! Not able to watch until now. I follow both of y'all on twitter and can't thank you enough for this vid. I'd heard of the sphinx briefly years ago, and have been learning more about it from Iain (I think he went there a few weeks ago with a film crew?). Anywhoooo, what an incredible trip. Lots of phenomenal views, 5:21, 8:21, 18:29 (that sunset moved me so much, you know me I'll always mention when something brings tears to my eyes), 20:20, 25:48, and WOW the drone pulling away at 35:23. And the aurora! I thoroughly appreciate Iain's remark that traveling there is like a pilgrimage, or like going to an altar. I'm not religious and am more spiritual by nature if that makes any sense, and that really resounded with me. It really did appear as if the pinnacle patch was crying, very apt. And the green moss, so pretty! Haven't been on twitter in a couple of days so when I hop back on will have to go to Iain's TL and see if he's mentioned if it's gone now. Or maybe you have? Thanks so much for another great vid and a chance to learn more 👋

[@ellenlepore3083]

Such an interesting and educational video ❤️. The Northern Lights and quarry were magnificent 🏔️. Thanks again for sharing this informative information 👏🏻

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Ellen 🙏

[@joanhuggett5164]

Someone as fit as you for long distance, never thought I'd see it. Terrific video, Murray. Spectacular views of the Cairngorms. The Aurora was very special (again).

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Joan 🙏👍

[@happycycleboy6807]

What a super Video, as always. Spectacular scenery, natural beauty. The Aurora was magical. The video was also informative, raising questions on our changing climate... Thanks for sharing.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - the views were amazing and was so nice to capture the northern lights on this one too - Iain was incredibly good company and all round it was a grand camp and outing :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@juliebarker-4245]

Brilliant video and so informative. Loved you two working together . Scenery amazing.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Julie 🙏

[@DAoutdoors]

Good evening Murray. Absolutely loved that. Some stunning views and so interesting listening to Iain talking about all the history of the Sphinx and his knowledge of the area. I’ve been watching your channel now for years now and I would go as far to say it’s one of my favourite videos. Thank you ever so much for sharing it with us. All the very best. Dave 😃🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Dave :) 🙏👍

[@Jan-nz3lo]

I'm in awe that was stunning, thanks for another great video murray 😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you and Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Kev_Russ]

Brilliant chaps. A fine adventure 👏 That aurora too. 😍 Had the pleasure of meeting lain a few years ago & a few of us explored snow caves at observatory gully, Ben Nevis. Nice guy, knowledgeable too.

[@John71]

Oh wow Murray, absolutely amazing and super professional 😊 a brilliant documentary with Iain and some amazing Scottish scenery. Really enjoyed this one and the factual side of it. Better than anything on TV that's for sure :) Thank you both!

[@dogdog659]

Why hasn’t Amazon contacted Murray ? Theirs a great tv series waiting to be unearthed imo.

[@John71]

@@dogdog659 aye completely agree, I would watch it

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks John - very much appreciated 🙏

[@ragingbull9940]

Another classic the views the magnificent aurora quite something Brilliant thanks

[@kevodonnell4765]

Murray that has to be your best vlog so far , keep up the good work.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@ScotSpirit]

Great trek Murray Scotland's views never fail to impress ATB 👍🙌👏

[@wild_about_scotland]

Fantastic. What a privilege to stand in a place like that. 👍

[@sharonmulvaney1971]

The scenery is just stunning Thanks Murray for posting.

[@sueelphick9060]

Great video Murray - what an interesting and amazing place in the Cairngorms . so interesting to learn about the history of this patch of ice and the special remote landscape it sits in. The photography was extra spectacular and what a treat the night footage of the Aurora was. Thanks to Iain for sharing his knowledge and obvious passion about this wild area and the Sphinx. The bright lichen was so special to see. This has to be my new favourite video !😊😊😊😊

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Sue - Iain is such a knowledgeable man and great company - a great trip was enjoyed :)

[@RonBryson-i2k]

Absolutely fascinating. Lovely footage as usual and a very interesting story. Stunning weather makes all the difference.

[@duncantaylor9584]

Fantastic, beautiful ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@philipproctor2663]

Hi Murray best video seen to date absolutely interesting to learn about the snow patch from a very knowledgeable man like lain just a pleasure to watch

[@andrewmacdonald7058]

Hi Murray. Yet another stunning video. Great to be able to join you on the adventure. BTW I am the person who referred HH to you. I thought that it might be an exciting collaboration. Looking forward to the next adventure already! Thanks

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Andrew :) very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@deborahharding135]

What an awesome place! Loved this video, thank you Murray

[@JCW-jx6ld]

Well done that’s the most beautiful I’ve seen the cairngorms and I grew up looking at them

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you - very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@CairnHunters]

Great stuff Murray! The Aurora and time lapse looked amazing!👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

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[@HJD1506]

Just brilliant! What a place. Thank you both.

[@Crookstone]

Great video as always and informative as well. I wasnt aware that there are snow patches in Scotland that last throughout the year and even for centuries. The sphinx must have been much bigger some 100 years ago. Would be interesting to see some old photos or drawings.

[@rtk3543]

Fabulous trip Murray, what a unique place, Scotland never fails to impress. Thanks for your excellent channel 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@steveostler]

It’s a special place. Thanks for sharing it

[@bobmcleod8789]

Amazing and very interesting content! Never knew there what such a thing as the last snow to melt. Thanks gents!

[@glenblaven]

Outstanding Murray. Love the documentary/ interview style. A new dimension and great to learn something new - Iain clearly knows his stuff. Hoping to get some hills done with Gerry in the Cairngorms soon. Looks otherworldly!! Can’t wait . 👌👌

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Great video of an amazing area i know well from my youth. Lovely, thanks for uploading this...

[@brycehermon5939]

An excellent video Murray. And what an amazing location. You both presented quite a different but interesting subject. Your brilliant photography captures the stunning scenery both during the day and during the night. Many thanks for sharing.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - it is such an incredible place - its hard not to get some nice photos :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@paulpryde1]

Hi Murray, thank you once again for another wonderful video. We camped a short distance from you a few years ago, on a 3 day backpacking adventure, and loved the isolation, and feeling so insignificant, amongst such awesome scenery. We took some photo's surrounded by the snow, to try and impress our friends back in Norfolk. I must say on a technical level how superb you manage to film, present, record and edit your films, so professional. Having just watched the end credits of the last " Grand Tour " where although in total contrast to your film, a crew of over 70 do not make a huge difference to the quality and final production. Well done, and thank you, to you and Iain for such an informative film.

[@wizzoneill]

Thank You for this special video. Just gobsmacked. Brilliant!!!! ❤

[@mike.garnham]

That was a totally entertaining and immersive journey. Thanks.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank Mike - very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Some stunning video there, Murray. Not a half bad interview either! Just fantastic! Very lucky with the weather as well. Your aurora footage is top notch. Super enjoyable. Cheers, and ATB!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Erin - Twas a fine trip and we got lucky with the Aurora show too :) Thanks for watching M

[@GingerManWithACam]

Fantastic adventure. Really enjoyed this, thank you.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

🙏👍

[@Philipstringer71]

Utterly wonderful and insightful video Murray, great stuff 👌

[@ScotlandsMountains]

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[@globebusmotorhomeadventure8112]

Stunning Landscape of the Cairngorms amazing footage and so inspirational 👌

[@marcomclean3605]

This was such an interesting one Murray and very educational in so many ways. Thanks so much for sharing this. It was very poinient in a lot of ways mate. Cheers again

[@derekoconnor693]

Hi Murray what a fantastic video as always, the footage of the northern lights was spectacular, very informative regarding one of the last remaining patches of snow quite sad the speed it is melting but rest assured with winter around the corner won’t belong until the first fall of snow, what a lovely remote walk this week it looks quite intimidating up there so well done both of you take care.👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Derek - Twas a great adventure - not long till winter descends again :) Thanks for watching

[@Furzepark-c8j]

Great video Murray. Thank you

[@ianbarnard7682]

Wonderful film. Thanks to both for an unique expedition

[@kisilvan]

Thought I recognised the track on the way in! Really interesting vid. I follow the FB page for snow patches remaining. My favourite place to hike and bike too all in one video. 😊 Thank you.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a fantastic place to visit and the FB page is great - not sure how much longer the patch has !! Thanks for watching Murray

[@sammcloughlin9291]

What an amazing episode and a really interesting guest and location....

[@philpoole5670]

Fascinating back story….. fantastic views

[@wolfdog14]

Simply breathtaking and thought provoking. Brilliant film guys 👌👍

[@cprk1]

very accomplished episode - thank you.

[@casskidd1]

Superb! Loved every minute. ...The history and stunning photography. thank you both

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you - very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@gcsScotland]

Excellent video - some superb footage and very informative conversations with Iain 👍

[@Squarepeg57]

Great film! I was over at Glenmore Lodge (on a canoe course) for a week from 16th September. Had great weather which was very surprising for Autumn! I doubt the “sphinx” survived 21 degrees C!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Think it may be gone now unfortunately :(

[@GoSummitSolo]

Brilliant video. What a trekkan, long ass cycle. Defo making use of the bike. And wonderfully northern lights captures. Thanks 🙏 I didn't know about this lochan, I will need to go put that on my bucket list for cold swim videos 😅😅

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a cracking spot and the water looked so clear !! Think you would really enjoy it 👍

[@markh6384]

Spectacular trip, great video, and Ian seems a really interesting guy. Different spin to normal too, great stuff!

[@allyrobertson5684]

Well, that was exciting! I read Christopher Nicholson’s book Among the summer snows a number of years ago and really enjoyed it, will have to get Iain’s book now! And your drone shots of that corrie are absolutely stunning, what a place right enough!

[@SetForAdventures]

Murray Ian that was a fantastic watch Best wishes to you both 🏔️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🧊 Regards Simon 🤠

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Simon - much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@andyWalks22]

bit different this time and I loved it. Great video (as ever) pal

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

Really interesting video this week. A superb documentary about the Sphinx and its increasing rate of disappearances. And what a fabulous time lapse of the aurora. Any chance of a longer version of that on its own?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Alasdair - think the total Timelapse was about 4 minutes !! Not sure it would hold everyone’s attention for that long ;) lol 😂 the knowledge Iain has is second to none and it was a great privilege to spend time with Iain and visit the Sphinx - a special place :)

[@alasdairmacdonald6730]

@@ScotlandsMountains I'm sure I'm not the only amateur astronomer here, 😀. I was a bit horrified to see the urban lights from your remote camp. Not quite the back of beyond. I do love attempting to identify the constellations and stars in your night sky shots.

[@westwest8090]

Great journey to the sphinx, I heard of this place recently on the news. Wonderful journey

[@andrewkingdom]

So interesting wow brilliant drone footage what a location thank you

[@berylbear1794]

Real “boys own” stuff, great vid

[@stephenmiller251]

Loved this one Murray. Learnt about this one in geography class in Aberdeen although I reckon with Iain teaching us it would be far more interesting lol. Great duo though!

[@grantmcmaster6074]

Brilliant video very interesting ! Thank you

[@darrenphillips1642]

Outstanding ☀️

[@baldymagoo]

Another first in this video was no mention of Scotch eggs ! What a place that is, its a shame we are warming up year on year. Thanks for that one Murray. Aurora was awesome.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Please be rest assured that although no mention was made of them - four were taken on this trip (and four did not return to the van!!lol) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Fascinating insight

[@ESKU0905]

Thank you - fantastic

[@anniemack4282]

Wonderful

[@heathercampbell6906]

hi murray a really enjoyed yr video it’s very interesting absolutely brilliant love it 👍👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Heather 🙏