Mudlarking Frozen shore of Envy beach - a curious cockerel, stoppers and Methil Power Station!

[@Lynn-qi3ce]

Why would anyone give a thumbs down to this video the hard work that Craig and Nichole put in to make their content informative and they are so friendly . Lots of people making videos to just cash in and being stupid but this is historical and very well made 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 they always are thanks guys 😀

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much, Lynn! We put the work in that we do because you let us know that it is worth doing it. It has made such a difference to us to find a friendly, enthusiastic, and encouraging community here, especially at this time. And, knowing that the videos have brought a wee bit of calm into the world is both humbling and just amazing! I can't really get my head around the way a hater thinks - it seems to me that a thumbs down before a video has shown can't be anything else. Thank you so much for this comment - big virtual hugs - :D xo

[@NinfaCarpentergeorgia198]

I love how Nicole has coordinating shoes, backpack and scarf!!!! She should write a book on the subject .... functional mudlarking fashion!! Lol

[@scottishmudlarking]

Haha Ninfa! I got that from my mom 😃 and it’s usually quite unintentional ❤️ I don’t dress especially for Mudlarking , it’s the way I always dress ...

[@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers]

The cockerel or chicken is adorable! Love it when you find something unexpected on a beach! Lovely video :)

[@scottishmudlarking]

It is such an amazing find - I think it’s up there with find of the decade ❤️ Absolutely loved that stretch of beach , so remote ... not a soul there ! Thanks so much Kate and Fleur

[@raewynrush6754]

You both have so much fun together, your videos are a joy to watch so please keep them coming xx

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! We will keep them coming for as long as we can without pushing or breaking any of the restrictions, which, thankfully, in Scotland allow us scope to do it just now! Massive thank you to you for the parcel that arrived yesterday!! :D We haven't had a a moment to write or open it yet - we planned to film the unpacking and include that in video, when we can fit it in - probably a few weeks! Thank you so much! :D xo

[@jeanettewolfenbarger1256]

That clear glass that has a design of a star reminded of a sail from a sailing ship

[@scottishmudlarking]

Oh! It does curve in, as if it had wind behind it! Thank you so much! :D

[@alisonh890]

Hello Nicole and Craig, lovely footage and fantastic finds - sea chickens are rare finds! I only ever had the feathery kind in my garden! Thank you for collecting and removing fishing wire and hooks, so dangerous for wildlife. Loved your other finds, the glass was frosted in more ways than one, a very cold day! Very enjoyable viewing. X

[@scottishmudlarking]

So glad you enjoyed the video! :D It was a chilly, but great day... How lovely to have chickens - sounds so nice! We couldn't sleep if we knew it was left there... We try to do what we can when we can, and, the bonus, fluorescent lure beads! Thank you so much! Best wishes! :D xo

[@sionaharrop4486]

I loved today’s video at the beautiful frosty beach. What a find was the Cockerel, it would have been lovely when new. Look forward to your next video, take care and stay safe ❤️🇦🇺 xxx

[@scottishmudlarking]

So glad you enjoyed the video - it was such a lovely day! The cockerel is definitely one of the best things were have found - we've been trying to find photo of one in better condition and will post that if we find one. Thank you so much, stay safe and well! :D xo

[@bevannamagicalraggybear8727]

Hi! I'm always happy to see a couple of hobbiests peddling away picking up bits of seaglass, stones, pottery shards and the never ending amount of beads you folk seem to find!! Must be a great feeling to get out in the fresh air, and to idle happily up and down a local beach. I must admit I wish you would do more crafts and jewellery with your finds. I find your videos very relaxing, and they never fail to help me destress, especially as we are in Lockdown at present. You gentle burr reminds me so much of my Uncle Dixie, he was very soft spoken, with a gentle rolling Scots accent that sounded quite musical to me as a child. I could spend many happy hours with my Aunt and Uncle as they gardened and beach combed near their home. Though he lived most of his adult life in the North of England, his accent remained the same. Stay safe.. ❤️👍😊

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! Such a lovely comment... It is such a lovely thing to be able to do these videos and its also really great, and humbling, to know that they are openeing a wee window for others when its really needed. Difficult times we hope end soon. Its always nice to brng up a good memory - its sounds like an idylic time you spent with your aunt and uncle. Oh! There will be a wee craft section in next weeks video, and we have been speaking about trying to make them a more regular feature - we shall see what we can do to make that happen if we can! Stay safe and well! xo

[@erinrabideau3691]

Love those pottery pieces and that cockerel!

[@scottishmudlarking]

It was a great day, the cockerel was such an amazing find! :D Thank you so much!

[@susanpye9821]

Like I said before it is a joy to watch your videos you are a lovely couple you always find really good things.

[@scottishmudlarking]

It really means the world to us that we can spread a wee bit of happiness! Thank you so much, very kind words. :D xo

[@julieweems6261]

I love you two! You make me smile with your excitement when you make a find. I do believe what you have found is a hen sitting on eggs. I noticed how lumpy her bottom looks and saw what I believe is rounded eggs.

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! If we can do anything to bring a smile, we're very happy about it! :D Oh that is interesting! I was wondering what those shapes might be - I'd thought it might be damage, but I'll be taking a closer look at it now! So good to have many eyes looking - thank you! :D xo

[@MissLoriAAnne]

Such a lovely couple to watch! See you next week! ❤️

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thant's so kind, thank you so much! Look forward to seeing you next week! :D xo

[@Carolbearce]

The history, the views and the finds...they are all awesome. Thank you.

[@scottishmudlarking]

That is so kind, thank you co much! So glad you enjoyed it! :D xo

[@FindsByPirjo]

I hear the cockerel next door when watching you finding one on the lovely chilly beach. Great that you go our for searching even on a cold day like this. Have a warm tea or coffee break afterwards!

[@scottishmudlarking]

How cool! What a wonderful coincidence! :D It was indeed a very chilly day - it always makes getting home and into the warmth so much nicer! :D Thank you so much!

[@kittygreenleaf427]

What a fun day and amazing finds! I love watching you both. Just want to say that the guitar music was phenomenal, I loved it!

[@scottishmudlarking]

It was a lovely day, fresh and icy! :D Thank you so much, that's very kind... I hope to get a wee bit of time to record some new music soon! :D xo

[@CraftyCampervanners]

What a lovely looking location with all the frost on the beach. Nice to get out and get to the ‘denied’ beach :). Sorry we missed the premiere yesterday. Pete & Kaz 🏝🌨

[@scottishmudlarking]

It was so icy, but so fresh feeling! And well worth the chill for that cockerel! Hope all is well, thank you so much! All best, Craig & Nicole :D xo

[@margon323]

The clear glass star is gorgeous. You two are wonderful.

[@scottishmudlarking]

That's so kind, thank you so much! It is so nice, especially with the sun shining through it, making that star shape jump out! :D xo

[@Mudpies]

That was a good beach to explore, plentiful finds. Love vulcanite stoppers, something very honest about them. Very funny when one was resisting coming back home with you! Great editing and all round enthusiasm in the cold. Looking forward to next week 😄 Josie and Andy

[@scottishmudlarking]

Its a great wee stretch for a rummage! It always so good to find a vulcanite stopper with marking... not today, but still very lovely finds... It was a funny day for it, with so many things sticking to the icy ground! :D Very many thanks! Hope all is well with you both! All the best! :D

[@juliet5114]

😁😄😂Oh my, your excitement at being able to be out and about was so infectious👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!!! I was so giddy and happy for you my cheeks hurt from smiling by the end of the video. And YES🙌🏻🙌🏻, you got to visit your "beach of envy" 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. What a special shoreline of treasures(albeit a bit frosty 🥶 that day). There's nothing like bundling up and being outside at the beach in the fresh bracing air☺️. Your little chicken is just so sweet 🥰, and sea worn to perfection 👏🏻👏🏻!!! Most definitely a new place to frequent, with beads and pottery and parrots and bottle stoppers ...and that superb ✨star✨shard of glass🙌🏻👍🏻. Oh gosh Craig and Nicole, thank you so very much for sharing this lovely and fun filled day at..."The Beach of Envy" 😉🤭, it was grand!!! ☺️🤭🤗😘

[@scottishmudlarking]

Yes, we have been bundling up inside for a while... Its so tricky just now, though we've been sticking with the rules and keeping very distanced. So good to finally get along to that stretch of shore and it was well worth the wait! It was a lucky day for sure! We also really enjoy the bracing weather, when your properly wrapped up... Craig needs better socks! haha Well, he was wearing thermals and a second pair, so it must have been very chilly! Great finds and we will definitely be back soon! So glad we helped share a wee bit of happiness, its the best! :D Hope all is very well, stay safe and well! :D xo

[@angelicangel817]

Nice video. Y'alls voices are so lyrical, soothing to listen to.

[@scottishmudlarking]

Glad you enjoyed it... Very kind thank you so much! :D With any luck, we'll have a wee bit of poetry up next week!

[@mikeandbrendasmith]

Great that you were able to get out after so long , frost and all, speaking of frost I remember as a child it being on the inside of the windows it had the most amazing leaf pattern, love the elephant cockerel 😁 , some really nice finds I wonder if the little cockerel was part of a farm yard set🐓🐔🐥, take care xx

[@scottishmudlarking]

Aside from filming, we're in a LOT, so it really was great to feel the fresh air and have the luxury of so much space - so fortunate to have that. Oh! I remember the days before central heating - we had a two bar electric fire for, what seems like forever! I have similar memories... we had some pretty thick ice on the inside of the windows when it got really cold! Oh, a combi boilers! What a wonder they are! It could easily be from a farm set - other suggestion is that it may be an old cake decoration... We're still trying to find a close match to the one we found online! Thank you co much! Stay safe and well. xo

[@kellyhawes8901]

Was glad to read that you two are being very safe, not only for yourselves but for others. It’s the best way for us all to beat the “wee nasty 🦠 virus”. Great piece of blue and white, how cool you found it at the harbor! And the cockerel! What a great day! I have to say your videos are my favorite...( shhh, don’t tell the others!) Love the music today! Always entertaining, always historically informative. ♥️

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much... It is so important to us - we have been isolating since March 2020! I think you have seen the update in the description, so you know the measure we go to to be safe and responsible. Its such a difficult time, and it means so much to us that a lot of people are finding some relaxation in them - I have to say, its helping us keep positive spirits too! It was a great day, and, yes! that cockerel!! :D Blushing now! We'll keep it quiet! ;-) That's really lovely, thank you so much! xo

[@dawnzed2891]

Once again a lovely video thanks so much for the history and your enthusiasm! For us here in Central Oregon, the frost, as aggravating as it is to humans and animals, provides what is called "frost heave" and when thawing in the Spring the soil swells and bursts apart in clumps. So basically it throws up things to find that were previously under the surface, like arrowheads and shards of arrowheads, & geodes & fossils. BTW I had no doubt Nicole was going to get that swing bottle stop out of the "tundra" there.. once seen, cannot....leave..... Next step get the tire iron out of the car... :)

[@scottishmudlarking]

Oh! That sounds amazing! What a fantastic thing to happen after a frost... so cool! That's a really interesting thing! Haha! Oh, you have Nicole's number 100%! You really gave us a good laugh mentioning the tyre iron! Very many thanks! So glad you enjoyed the video! :D xo

[@rogerleslie4282]

Nice one guys boy that was frosty 🥶,good to see you pick up the old fishing line.Some great finds,so you will be going back.Package on its way?? Cheers now 🇦🇺........

[@scottishmudlarking]

It was indeed a chilly afternoon, but so nice to look at! :D Thanks, yes, we can't leave things like that behind, it would honestly haunt our dreams! We'll certainly be back along, it was a great day for us! We'll keep an eye out for the package - thank you so much! Very kind! :D All best for now.

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

That was a pleasant, frosty foray. With some nice finds and background information about the area.

[@scottishmudlarking]

Chilly it was indeed! So funny to be gathering up things coated in frost! :D Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video! :D

[@abdelhak6470]

I definitely shall remember this funny mudlarking aphorism: " At sunset on a frozen beach if you spot an elephant, pinch yoursef twice; it could only be a cockerel."🤣haha Thanks for sharing.

[@scottishmudlarking]

LOL Awesome! Thank you for the laugh - a laugh is a precious gift! :D Thanks so much for your awesome comments! :D

[@w33lal]

Craig and Nicole another stunner I absolutely enjoy waiting and watching your Friday night video's. As you know due to my many illness I'm stuck in shielding again so to watch your videos it brings the outside in, I can almost smell the beach!. I am not the only one that you both bring pleasure too thats for sure?, you touch the hearts of folk all over the world, and I for one am very proud of you both. Lang may yer lum reek guys Alex xxx

[@scottishmudlarking]

Great, as always, to read your comment - so incredibly generous, thank you so much. So sorry to hear that your health is keeping shielding! We go to some pretty remarkable lengths to be safe, and its great that we can open a window or a door to, as you say, let a wee bit of that outside into your place. I think I may have said this before, but, at the expense of repeating... we really did not know what to expect when we started this up, and it has meant so much to us to find a community that is so positive, enthusiastic and encouraging - I can't really say how much it has meant to us. We have not met with anyone (not even family) since March 2020, the contact we can feel through doing this has been warming to the soul and it has helped keep me going... To know that, even a little of that, has been shared with you and others through this channel is just remarkable, humbling and affirming in so many important ways... Thank you so much, an aye! Lang may yer lum reek! Craig & Nicole xo

[@underthesurface4435]

Some wonderful finds and an incredible area to search, congratulations.

[@scottishmudlarking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much! The area is filled with so many historical attempts to change Leven's fortune... I expected to find something more related to the power station, though I guess the demolitions did their job very well! Many thanks! :D

[@80sunshine21]

Delightful as usual! Thank you! Suzy AZ USA

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! Our very best wishes from chilly Scotland! :D xo

[@bstapleton3908]

Well good to see you enjoying being out & about. Enjoyed your video with lovely finds.

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! Its tricky at present, but we are incredibly fortunate to have a lot of space! Glad you enjoyed it! All best! :D

[@rubberbandshee2188]

Hi Nicole & Craig, great video, really enjoy your beautiful work. For some reason though I kept worrying that the tide was coming in to fast, it seemed like it was on 3 sides at once, I know you know what your doing I'm just being an old biddy. Always such a pleasure and Thanks.

[@scottishmudlarking]

Hi, that's so kind, thank you so much! It certainly does look that way, and it almost is like that on this shore... there is a 'hump' in the middle of the shore here and the tide fills in around it... A little further towards the bridges, there is also a low point that fills in faster than the areas around it and could lock off the exit - so, yes, you're spot on, and its always well worth knowing and keeping a close eye on the exits here! :D So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! :D xo

[@christhompson4270]

Sorry I missed you yesterday, but I was in so much pain and the pain meds kept me asleep for most of the day. Love your finds and the beautiful scenery with the sound of the running water was awesome, thank you for sharing your beautiful video. 🥰🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@scottishmudlarking]

So sorry to hear that, I do hope it has subsided and you feel better. Thank you so much for watching, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Our very best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

[@christhompson4270]

@@scottishmudlarking it’s my back and I’m trying to come to terms with the fact I’m going to stuck in my wheelchair for good. But your videos among others keep me happy and get me through the tough times, so thank you for that, stay safe and well and god bless 🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🇦🇺

[@scottishmudlarking]

@@christhompson4270 So sorry to hear that... Our very best wishes to you and yours, stay safe and well, thank you. xo

[@debcattell7059]

Lovely video, thanks Nicole and Craig 🙂 loved all of your beautiful finds ❤😊

[@scottishmudlarking]

So glad you enjoyed it - it was a great day! :D Thank you so much! xo

[@paultrigger8492]

Such a lovely video and a lovely place to mudlark, I absolutely love watching your videos and making me envious , my love of Scotland you have both now given me so many ideas of places to visit when safe and able to travel once more, thankyou both for your lovely mudlark videos

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! That's very kind! We hope its not too long before we can all go further afield and you get an opportunity to visit Scotland. So glad you enjoy the videos, thank you! :D

[@sisD]

Burrrrrr ☃️💨❄️ & Grrrrrrr 💪 It looks really cold and frosty! Nice finds. Loved the cockerel! Can’t wait for next week! Stay safe. 🦋

[@scottishmudlarking]

It was really chilly... aside from the feet (note to self, better socks needed) it was a really nice clean feeling day! The cockerel is the star of the show, we could not agree more! :D Thank you so much, hope all is well with you and yours... stay safe and well. :D xo

[@juadonna]

Wonderful video! The frosted beach was magical, but very strange to this Florida resident! Your videography is outstanding and very evocative. I also enjoy your area's history. Thank you and Best Wishes for 2021. Juadonna

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! That is very kind! :D I guess it is an odd mix - frost on a beach! I kinda like the odd feel of a thriving tourist hub in winter! Very many thanks! Our best wishes to you and yours for 2021, Craig & Nicole xo

[@falkusfan]

Brilliant. Video. Definitely worth another visit when it’s warmer 👍

[@scottishmudlarking]

Very many thanks again for pointing us in the right direction for this place! Really awesome! We will definitely be back, it would be lovely if the sun joined us - it was chilly, but beautiful! Very best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

[@tinacluff2793]

Aw, I had hoped you kept that cement piece it really looked cool.

[@scottishmudlarking]

It was a really lovely thing, very smooth and shiny concrete. I just don't know where we'd have put it. But, yes, it was very cool! Thank you so much! :D

[@mariamceuen4700]

Great lark for 2021! I love to watch you both. Love your accent. Stay warm and safe. 🥰🥰🥰

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it! It was chilly, but lovely and we are so fortunate to have the luxury of space. Stay safe and well, xo

[@MissLoriAAnne]

Good day from Thunder Bay Ontario Canada!

[@scottishmudlarking]

Hello from frosty Scotland! :D

[@MissLoriAAnne]

Sad to see history come falling down and good you found the fishing line with hooks. I remove them too when I see that kind of stuff. It’s amazing how the tides go in and out there. Oh Nicole you’re a doll when you Squee with delight! I see the elephant in that shell. Oooo nice white stopper!

[@scottishmudlarking]

It is... although seeing the end of coal has been great for the coast, it has come at a cost for the community - it would be great if such changes could be done with a little more care for the people who found pride and substance from the work they did in these places... Yes, those are pretty nasty, bless you for getting them out of the way! :D So glad you liked the video! Thank you so much, again! :D xo

[@Bitsfa]

Excellent video as always. I love that cockerel.

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! Yes, the cockerel is so cool! :D xo

[@pennyhoward3438]

Very nice!! Thank you for sharing

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! :D xo

[@noraleestone2859]

20:44 That so resembles the shard that Gail, of Northern Mudlarks, made into a pendant last week. What a coincidence!! :)

[@scottishmudlarking]

Oh! We saw that video - there are a couple of differences that you might interesting: Gail used what looked to me like a glass grinder to shape that piece - conventionally glass grinders are used by stained glass artists to create hard to cut shapes! We found this piece just as you see it, its been shaped by the sea! :D There is another, very hard to see difference. The piece we found is called 'spongeware', the piece Gail used is printed differently, it is called transferware! We have a video discussing the these types, which were made in huge amounts in this part of Scotland, and elsewhere too. Very cool! :D Thank you so much! Hope that was interesting. :D

[@BALDMANDETECTS]

Just found your channel via Instagram, very nice videos and some lovely finds. Can’t wait to watch more

[@scottishmudlarking]

So glad you found us! Good to know you're there :D Thank you so much! Good luck! :D

[@adamssecretgarden]

another great video thank you :)

[@scottishmudlarking]

Very kind, thank you so much! :D

[@elainekayes8087]

That core plug makes a great door stopper I have one xxx

[@scottishmudlarking]

That's a great idea Elaine!! Thanks so much :) We must check and see if it's still there or if the tides have reclaimed it...

[@kurtsangelwings1967]

I could really feel your joy, Nicole, you put a big smile on my face. What type of rig was that Craig? in the distance. Oh my, it never gets that cold here in Perth, our temperature at the moment is hovering in the high 30's each day. Nicole, do you make brooches? I think some of those bigger pieces of blue ware would make lovely brooches. Take care and stay well, Kind regards Dena.

[@scottishmudlarking]

It was so nice to get across to that shore and well worth the wait! Really great finds! :D Oh! The rig... its such a shame, but, for many years now, oil rigs are brought into the River Forth to 'rest' during fluctuations in demand. I think four or more are in just now. I remember Perth being very hot and dry, with beautiful sunsets! :D I've never made broaches - interesting! Thank you so much, stay safe and well - our very best wishes from Scotland, Craig & Nicole

[@lornaweber4972]

I’ve just watched your video and enjoyed it very much. Hello from Elmira, Ontario! 😊

[@scottishmudlarking]

Hello from Fife, Scotland! So glad you enjoyed the video, thank you so much! :D

[@noraleestone2859]

Hello from Seaforth, Ontario, Lorna. Fancy bumping into you here. LOL

[@lornaweber4972]

Hello Noralee! We’re not too far from one another. Maybe we’ll have to meet up for some mudlarking on Lake Huron. In better times, that is. 😊

[@noraleestone2859]

22:09 ROFL As soon as you held the piece of glass up to the sun, I thought, "Marijuana leaf." I don't touch the stuff, but I do recognize it. ;)

[@scottishmudlarking]

Oh! We didn't see that! :o An abstract shape is such a funny thing that it can be seen in different ways... our naive eye just saw the stars! :D Thank you so much! :D

[@annettesaxman248]

There are times I wants to pick up some of the pebbles I see

[@scottishmudlarking]

Oh! If only that was possible - it would be fantastic! :D We don't give the pebbles as much time as we should... we do a little better in next week's video! Thank you so much! Best wishes, xo

[@nirmen73]

💐💐💐💐

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! :D

[@ruthbrowns8400]

Think the chicken yaws a cake dec

[@scottishmudlarking]

OH! That rings another bell for me! I remember seeingcake decorations just like it, now you mention it! I think, when I was a child, we had ceramic Christmas cake decorations! Good thinking! I'll have a look into that now! Thank you so much! :D

[@nirmen73]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💐❤️

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much!! xo

[@monykamarquez8228]

Siiii fui la primera ......siiiiiii

[@scottishmudlarking]

Thank you so much! :D