SCOTLAND VAN LIFE - New van, castles, coffee, wildlife and rough weather - part 1

[@SimonBraeck]

Part 1 of our Scotland road trip! Hopefully it portrays how lovely this country is.... until part 2 shows you how the weather turned on us😂 Stay tuned!

[@henrikm4657]

I drove around in the Scottish highlands in 1991. We had gorgeous weather the entire week except the very last day! We went to Skye as well. Beautiful country!

[@bluewendytube]

Grim weather and it makes such a difference to the appearance of the stunning scenery! Along with the fab mountain shots, the food and freshly brewed coffee, look wonderful.

[@Johnnymagnet92]

Elgol is the most beautiful beach I've ever visited

[@martinlaver007]

Loved the video. Especially the shot of the fishing boat in Skye; great perspective and clarity.

[@alexanderblankenstein2287]

Loved the sound effects of pouring water into your coffee press or the seagulls in that one fishing dock scene. You've upped your vlog game!!! Nicely done!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you for noticing! :) It sometimes feels like a waste of time, but when people notice it pushes me to keep doing it. Cheers :)

[@Swanseaguy1979]

I watched this last summer before travelling for a couple of weeks in Scotland. Really good to see it again now that I’ve done my trip

[@SimonBraeck]

I know the feeling, always fun to see something once you can relate to places and people etc!

[@rebeccavictoriax]

I stayed at an air b&b right near the Eileen Donan castle. It was so beautiful up there

[@SimonBraeck]

I agree! Wonderful area indeed.

[@x-family6882]

You show something new every time that i haven't seen before! Tank you.

[@SimonBraeck]

My pleasure, thanks for watching :)

[@waverlyshegoes]

I remember when I visited the UK in 2014, Scotland had all the dreary weather. We lucked out at Loch Ness but never visited the Isle of Skye. Besides Norway, the UK is top of my list for all the castles. Nice video guys!

[@SimonBraeck]

It’s a risk you’re running, that’s for sure. We were a bit down when we saw the forecast, but it ended up being a very good trip anyway. Thank you😊

[@davidaskew2959]

Nice video work, a bit disappointed you didn't visit Eilen Donan inside, you were lucky the first time I was in Scotland it rained 3 weeks nonstop !

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! We were in a rush as always so we didn’t prioritize it. Yeah, I believe you, we had a few really bad days too!

[@nomadicnaresh3804]

You guys are the best! You enjoy life to the fullest, I can understand the huddles you experience but it's all worth it. Love it!! 💙💚💛

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! "One life, live it!" 😊

[@quattrofour4188]

I'm also a fan of the inverted method with the Aeropress...I hope that coffee's from Tim Wendelboe!

[@SimonBraeck]

I can’t remember, but inverted Aeropress with Tim Wendelboe roasted coffee sure is a splendid combination 😊👌🏼

[@ericpelkey2788]

Another epic cinematic video Scotland looks awesome . Great views.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Eric! We had a blast, even though we were soaked and our camera screen decided to die on us... 😂

[@drivinghorizons]

Watching a bit late, but looking forward to seeing the next few in the series! Scotland looks amazing, and was already on the bucket list even before watching. 👍

[@andychattaway5620]

Great video guys. Remember I said previously that diesel heaters are most appreciated when you've been walking and got your clothes wet - now you know. 😉 The rented van is nice but it doesn't have the character that your van has. I'm well overdue for a Scotland/Isle of Skye road trip - later this year I think because the light there in October can be like liquid gold 👌. I'm looking forward part 2.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Andy. We sure got it confirmed during this trip, I really don’t know what we would have done without it. Spoiler alert: it gets even more praise in the next video!😂 Go for it, autumn colours there would be sick!

[@andychattaway5620]

@@SimonBraeck It's the light that's special in October up there in the North West of Scotland. There isn't much Autumn colour because there aren't many trees - The Vikings cut them down to make their longboats. Further south is good though in the oak and fir forests.

[@SimonBraeck]

True, didn’t see many trees there when I think of it....

[@MostynFaulkner]

Beautiful. Thank you.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks for watching!😊🙏🏼

[@justinpope55]

Awesome footage, Simon. I really like it when travel vlogs include bad weather as it shows a different side of the area than when it's sunny (which is rare in Scotland). You guys should make a trip to the Maritimes in Canada - very similar to this. Again, kudos to you both & keep 'em coming. Hope that this virus doesn't alter your plans too badly...

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Justin!😊 Yeah, I feel like it’s important to include those parts too, not just the «pretty parts». Also, it’s gonna be even worse in the next video. Okay, I’ll look into it! Sadly we already had to cancel a two week trip to Costa Rica were we had planned a sick overlanding trip... Take care!

[@hamids4550]

I don’t understand why people don’t like cloudy day or rain. It’s so cool and you should see it in a positive way

[@b_roness]

Another great video, can’t wait for part 2. Also, please make more videos of what you eat/cook when you’re on the road. Need more inspiration and what you made in the Dolomites looked so tasty!!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you!😊😊 It’s actually a video you can expect in the near future😋

[@SamDK]

great campervan bro

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks!

[@eggandcress69]

good content man, keep it up

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks mate! :)

[@freemanscott78]

You passed my home near the Goats and boats 😁👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Haha, cool! Some road work going on there 😄😄

[@kristinsrensen6158]

Just lovely

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks😃😍 Yes, you should! I know you’d like it🙌🏼

[@wangzheyou]

so I did

[@zadokwest]

My clutch failed on that hill at Elgol!🙄

[@SimonBraeck]

Whaaat, really!? Did you need road assist?

[@zadokwest]

@@SimonBraeck I could just change gear with a crunch and the cluch pedal was vibrating. So i just set off home all the way at night an 8 hour drive. The new cluch was £1000. An expensive trip. Got a 1998 t4. I'm spending alot of tine fixing rust now simon! Had the van 9 years now. Great Videos.cheers..

[@stevezodiac491]

You should have got a beef burger from Eileen Donan Castle, they are massive and excellent.

[@kathrynsargent5769]

I just found your channel and subscribed. Why don’t you introduce your lady, Simon? Love your photography!

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! She is a big part of this channel, so I guess you'll get to know her better in some of my other videos😊

[@GermanKorb]

Another fantastic van trip. What happened to your own van? Looking forward to part 2. The preview was very cool!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks mate! It would have taken us too long to drive it all the way to Scotland, so it’s waiting for us in the garage at home. Part 2 is now out :) cheers.

[@anotheracademicwithhornrim3247]

Hey I don't suppose you remember where you parked for the night before taking the ferry from Malaig to Skye? We're struggling to find a campsite that's open so we fear will have to chance it on a car park

[@SimonBraeck]

Hey! We didn’t take any ferry while in Scotland🤷🏼‍♂️

[@claretbuck1882]

Beautiful Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 no were quite like it 😊

[@SimonBraeck]

I agree, it’s a unique place😊

[@nikydebernardin356]

Compliments, Wonderfull 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much🤗🤗

[@MemoryMill]

Great video guys, were you able to stay the night by the castle at Eilian Donan?

[@virginieb20]

Can you tell us more about the rules of camping in a van in Scotland?

[@rahulrathod-vx6yv]

Loved

[@rudilohlein4304]

Great Video ,but Holidays without the Smurfmobil ? :-)

[@SimonBraeck]

Yes it feels like cheating😂 We’ll make it up this summer. Thank you😉

[@rudilohlein4304]

@@SimonBraeck I have the same Colors on my T3 :-)

[@kerryarmstrong6449]

why do people say scotlands always grey and cloudy?i stay in the highlands and unless its winter time its always lovely weather

[@darrenoakley6680]

Great video can I ask did you hire the camper van and if so can you advise who from please

[@thomas22az]

Lovely! Where did you rent the car from if I may ask?

[@SimonBraeck]

Airbnb :)

[@justwatchZET]

Great

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊😊

[@Brina1986]

Can I ask you how cold it was on your trip? Going up next week and as I want to wild van it I won't have heating when I am not driving. I am scared :)

[@Swanseaguy1979]

How was your trip?

[@Brina1986]

IanJohnMartin It was amazing. Cold at night, so hot water bottles and lots of layers but can’t wait to go back up there again.

[@SlaskBliskoLasu]

aeropress er det beste "kaffetrakter" når du er på vei. jeg brukte den på sommer sykkel ferie,

[@SimonBraeck]

Vi har det alltid med oss, men i denne videoen hadde vi en leiebil uten Aeropress:)

[@stefankaul8539]

👍

[@uniwerksdesign]

Like

[@SunilSharma-do6br]

Simon you come to Kota Rajasthan India You accept my hospility

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks, maybe one day when the world is in a bit more normal place :)

[@wbev_thai1666]

Thats shit for sure ,lol🤣🤣🤣