Skipinnish - The Island [Official Video]

Artist: Skipinnish
Track: The Island
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“Will you dance and return to the island of the young” is based on Gaelic mythology of going to Tìr nan Òg (the land of the young), while it also reflects the vibrant atmosphere of the western highlands and islands during summer.
Video: Written, Directed and Made by Dòl Eoin MacKinnon
Song by: Macphail/Robertson
Poem: Fr Allan McDonald
Ged a gheibhinn-sa mo thagha
B' e mo rogha den Eòrpa
Àite tuinidh an cois na tuinne
An Eilean grinn na h-Òige;
Should I ever get my choice
My preference in the whole of Europe would be
A dwelling-place by the waves
In the lovely Isle of Youth;

[@elodiehellbach5953]

I felt in love with this song so badly. It makes me miss something I never met. I’m from Switzerland and found it by accident on KZbin and I listen to it nearly every time in the car. I started to watch documentaries about Scotland and now I want to travel to this beautiful country and learn more about its culture after university. All because of this song.😍

[@guyro3373]

Scotland is certainly worth a first visit (when it‘s safe and sensible to travel again, at least). And in most cases, „the first visit“ will not be the only visit you‘ll make! We will return there when luck, health and travel conditions allow it…

[@pikehunter5238]

Gods Country,

[@duncancallum]

You will truly love our land Elodie and love our Culture and the music and the Scottish Folks that will give you a warm welcome .

[@stevenfairlie3407]

@@guyro3373 or your first visit will be your last visit, as you'll never leave and make Scotland your home.

[@guyro3373]

@@stevenfairlie3407 In most cases, while I like the sentiment, that is unlikely - unless you move there directly with a contract ;-). But yes, we will go there again, time (and money, and regulations, ...) permitting!

[@vivianlemottee3291]

Skipinnish are amazing. Every song gets into my blood. I can't stop listening to them. No one comes anywhere near them for quality. Vocals, instrumentals and video clips are beyond belief!!!!❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺

[@wwfgumby]

I've been a Runrig fan for 30 years and have just discovered Skipinnish. Fabulous music and love the videos. Cheers from an Aussie with Scottish heritage.

[@daviemcf]

This is the kind of bands we should have on telly at New Year, not crappy pop bands!!

[@dj-protoOfficial]

I agree wae ya.

[@davesmart6340]

After watching rubbish on the other channels at Hogmaney, I turned over to Alba and could not believe what I was seeing and hearing. A real Scottish ceilidh, it was fantastic; great singers and musicians but I was really impressed with Skipinnish who I have never heard before. What a great band, I can't wait to get their records (age thing).

[@donaldfraser1555]

Dave you better get to Inverness to see them 22

[@oliviercote6719]

I randomly discover Skipinnish through Spotify and omg I didn't realize I miss a home I've never been before ! Beautiful music !

[@kaudjar]

Come to Scotland! You'll be at hame; it's everyone's hame; we'll make you feel at hame! This is the first time I've heard Skipinnish and I've been Scottish all my years. I came across it because I was listening to Alistair McDonald tunes. I'm updating my playlist tomorrow

[@michaelgerry]

This singer from Skippinish is now in a band called Tide Lines - also very good 👍

[@benvanwessel1984]

such a beautiful way to describe that feeling Steve

[@ohmy255]

Crying over how proud to be scottish this makes me

[@walterkennedy6213]

Such a great tune and wonderful lyrics - as an ex-pat Scot and granddad myself it has truly brought tears to my eyes. Skipinnish = brilliant!

[@Amelkicio]

I’m polish and I’ve lived in Scotland for all of my life (since I was 2) and my friends always play your songs and I love them 😂

[@Amelia-gf9xf]

I love in Scotland

[@ianbaldwin7702]

The most brilliant lyrics I have heard in years. First seen on Alba Hogmanay show 2015/16. Robert Robertson has the most fantastic voice.

[@ladybard]

The first time I watched this, I couldn't finish watching it for crying. Beautiful song.

[@lara-zt8pn]

Sarah Coleman I cried too because it’s my BFFs favourite song and she died she was only nine 😭❤️😭❤️😭

[@animatorblueberrysans7896]

i'm listening to this song for a school assignment but little do my teachers know that i will now be listening to this on repeat for the rest of the day edit: i mean the rest of the week, i can't stop

[@biggic2004]

Just had the "3 on the bund" - version on repeat and came to this, looking for the lyrics 👍 Great song - and lovely video by DolEoin MacKinnon!

[@noghd2560]

Scotland. Beautiful place and people. Warm and friendly.

[@whirled_peas]

no we're no

[@caelanbrake1707]

Warm no but friendly maybe

[@lesleykerr7095]

I live in Scotland its never warm but people are very friendly :)

[@xxurq1340]

Pal have ye been to Glasgow

[@piper-mylesmacraepiper-myl7414]

And bad for midges mate especially in the west coast

[@Doodles007]

Me and my Bro fell in love with GBS after hearing this song. We went to Toronto to see them.. Didn’t realise it was a cover…😮 We then travelled from Aberdeenshire to the Real Deal for the 30th anniversary (think we met folks in the Pineapple pub….?) Anyway, as the saying goes, “Oysterband are the Best Band you’ve never heard of…) Class act lads (and June), may yer lums always reek…! ❤

[@paulhudson6912]

Beautiful powerful music, extremely uplifting. I have for many years had a great respect for the Scots as a tough fighting people with a hard history and it brings to light the old biblical adage "out of the strong came forth sweetness". Fantastic group.

[@CaledonianMusic]

love how many of your songs are about Tir Na Nog. I absolutely love the story of Oisin and this song along with land Below the Waves do the old tale justice - Love it

[@CraigMcIntosh]

Sorry Guys I have just discovered you, WOW as a true Scotsman myself, well with a name like Craig Alexander McIntosh you don't get much more Scottish than that, I am so proud of what you are achieving, you truly capture the spirit of being Scottish.

[@denji768]

Anyone else get reminded of a certain time from this song? My best memory... It was summer 2016, I got myself a summer job at Loch Earn in a caravan site. Incredible sights in the second half of the journey from Glasgow to the loch near Comrie. Anyway, my mate Mark and I were up staying in the caravan since work was too far for daily travel. The signal for mobile or internet was rather non-existent, so one warm evening we decided to head to the Co-op in Crieff to stock up on food and in the meantime get a phone signal. The only radio frequency that the car picked up was BBC Gaelic. So, we heard a bit of this song, without thinking about it we skipped looking for another radio station. Not a moment later, when our tired brains processed the information, we looked at each other and went 'turn aht fuckin back oan, aht sounded bangin!'. Haha! We even spent a half an hour trying to find out the title of the song to get it downloaded, with success we played it over and over having beers and rejoicing in memories. And from there we discovered Skipinnish, and thus have another favourite artist.

[@jossel61]

Summer time long years ago I always will remember Just a boy who didnt knowThat those days would never die Oh I recall the island girl Her heart was still unbroken And still i hear the pipers skerral In the summer island sky Will ye dance and return to the island of the young Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun Will ye dance and return to the island of the young Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun Bluest eyes theres ever been Like sunshine on the ocean Sweetest smile i've ever seen And her black (?) hair And the golden Hebrides We danced until the morning And felt the warm southern breeze In the summer island air Will ye dance and return to the island of the young Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun Will ye dance and return to the island of the young Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun I've walked this road for many years And wisdoms often failed me Looking back now through the tears Those days will never die Oh and when we're old and grey Our hearts too often broken We'll see again those summer days And the summer island air Will ye dance and return to the island of the young Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun Will ye dance and return to the island of the young Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun Will ye dance and return to the island of the young Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun 2 Favoritess Skipinnish

[@kaori1390]

jossel61 Thanks! By the way, the (?) is "armada"

[@seonaidmorrison343]

armada refers to black hair... the spanish armada.. do i need to exlain further? x.

[@thegibb14]

seonaid morrison you could say how they were rumoured to have 'known' some of the island girls leading to them having armada black hair. But its not necessary lol

[@spodzone]

“Skirl”! Like what pipes do ;)

[@UnKnown-rk2mr]

From this old Appalachian youngster sing , sing sing. Love it.

[@Ruairi_Arrowsmith123]

Why can't I live in stornaway with my grandma 😭😭😢😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cmcc3721]

Because they've allocated all the empty properties to the R.O.W. Bravo SNP bullsh...

[@amc3]

If I have been feeling a bit down this last 9 months, I watch and listen to this, suddenly everything is brighter and better. Love this song, its kept my sprit alive during some dark days recently. I don`t need the drink or pills from the doctor. A Skipinnish prescription works every time, live 3 miles from Bught Park, I will be there in July, love you guys.

[@johnsnyder1751]

Just found this couple days ago. Play it on my Harley blue tooth. Great song.

[@kk44961]

best song ever i love it and im from Scotland

[@anitafraser4822]

skippinish...fantastic group! my daughter introduced me to them at music at the marr..brill then seen them in glasgow for my 50th ..fantastic lads are genuiene down to earth ...x

[@yesargyll461]

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

[@enfield6645]

Something in my eye.

[@TheJadiea]

This song makes me miss my home Alba gu bràth

[@kaori1390]

Gentlemen, YOU have brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely spectacular. Know that you have a fan here in America!

[@cammorris2856]

Caroline Gorman try Tidelines - far side of the world

[@kaori1390]

Cam Morris I know! I've seen that too! I LOVED it!!!

[@lucymclaren1788]

Cam Morris Listen to walking on the waves by them its amazing!!!!

[@sheilafoster4832]

Cam Morris 6jim ;:: bj,ax’sreidspArk among the heather

[@DuffMacDonald]

Love you guys! Thank you for this music. It brings me right back to Scotland!

[@jamesfletcher5906]

The accordion player is a big lad

[@markkohl4730]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@lykandra1]

A song for all old which are always young *smile ! Great song boys !

[@TeGoatfish]

Fantastic track!! I've been dancing all morning!

[@catherinemuirhead1745]

Absolutely brilliant 💔👏👏 thank you x

[@stevietunstall]

Brilliant! Love it!!

[@eddieodonnelljnr3155]

Another brilliant bit of music . Well done

[@LukeNicolaf]

I'm crying watching this, it is too beautiful

[@joebrown2279]

This song reminds me of my teenage years growing up on Isle of Bute. We had beachpartys every summer and would take my burd out on the motorbike with tent and enjoy freedom all weekend. Now im 48 and living on mainland i wish i could go back to those days. Still got the motorbike and im refusing to act old lol.

[@amandabrownscottishsinger]

This is just ace Scottish talent at its finest, feet tapping and proud!

[@andydinwoodie1497]

Takes me back to my younger years on the beautiful Isle of Arran. Good times and so many brilliant memories. Going back next weekend to visit my mother and hopefully see some old friends

[@emmamarie8349]

Love it! 💕

[@thelosthighlander3373]

Is amazing how few songs can go straight deep in your soul, like they were a message from the past. @Skipinnish 's THE ISLAND is surely one of them. Wonderful song!

[@emilygray7890]

Love where I live - Scotland ❤️💕

[@lucymclaren9410]

same!!

[@debratazz688]

Part of my daily playlist! Fantastic music, keep it up!

[@livmurray1958]

Great message here! Fantastic band!

[@paraigmacneil9028]

What a powerful, vibrant piece and what a voice! I know Tiree and this reminds me of it, drawing me back there. Meall do naigheachd a' bhalaich!

[@markhannam7144]

Sheer brilliance

[@virginiaconnor8350]

Loved it!

[@paulhallissey1]

brilliant! this is the real music

[@catherineCoe019]

Always enjoy a bit of Skipinnish one of my favourite tracks

[@catrionalauder3646]

Absolute tune! Buzzing for TMF now!!

[@allymacleod73]

what a band, amazing, keep it up guys

[@brianmcmahon7251]

great sound guys, wonderful!

[@MaryGerdt]

Perfect💖

[@catherinezimmermann9281]

I love this song and its visualisation. Endless love and a modern interpretation of old legends (call it Styx, Swan of Tuonela or whatever is your culture). Thank you

[@northscot9862]

It is the music of my land,our land ,the land of the SCOTS. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

[@JavierLopez-qp9oe]

Amazing music I'm Colombian, but my Scottish friend Odhran show me these song so I'm absolutely in love with the highlands!!!

[@maryfessler1744]

Awesome Band xx

[@RaidarDoesYT]

Love it love you love skippinish love tide lines watch tide lines

[@carolhulme7488]

Absolutely love this song thankyou ✨💛✨

[@coinneachlivingstone6574]

Beautiful song reminds me of my time with a little french ladie .......

[@southendpirate]

Roberts voice is brillant

[@onewxrldmusic7303]

Scotland rocks. This is just brilliant. And so is "Walking on the Waves"...

[@maggietaylor5231]

I fall in love with this song x

[@ronnieirvine2552]

Wow.. Superb..

[@jimmclean7938]

My god what have I been missing with These guys

[@dachfensterstemke]

Absolut meine Band

[@stephenmannix5025]

I'm moving to England and this song will make me think of the school I went to in uist thanks to the staff and teachers in sgoil lionacleit and cnes education and children's department benbecula

[@Girlyscot1]

Always.....Will return....To mine, and a few others, they are all in someone`s heart x

[@set9set9set9]

What a fun song. Tough to top the Hebrides! Go Skipinnish....

[@marykinsella190]

The song is beautiful Mary Kinsella Ireland

[@zeonp8483]

Brilliant.

[@carricole1401]

I really really like this

[@kk44961]

me and my grandpa always listen to it

[@mrrobloxgamer8335]

Finnian McGurk has been doing this kind of stuff for years. This is excellent too! xx

[@dj-protoOfficial]

This song isn't long enough!! It sounds too lovely and passes too quickly.

[@maritime892]

so cool

[@whatslife100]

yesterday on irish folk open air in poyenberg, germany it was great - thank you

[@jameskoziol8508]

This is scottish not Irish , completely different

[@vanessacausley6805]

This video makes me cry !

[@AnnaMae41194]

me an american whos most prominent family history is puerto rican, hungarian romani, and irish. im home

[@cathiemcmanus314]

Excellent

[@annalisaprevite413]

The island GUUURRRRL

[@YourUncleMorty]

Can you believe some people actually gave this a thumbs down?? What the hell is wrong with them?

[@susanbeedie]

I like it

[@elinnehring1304]

wunderschön

[@richardblackmore9351]

Amazing. He has almost the same voice as the lead singer of Tide Lines, but it's obviously a different guy. I guess just similar style.

[@asfrccecwcfsandrataylorism788]

Missed your singing at Cowal games this year with Skipinish.

[@121ramondo]

ive come out of my depression one life ! Alba!

[@davidmcclung4412]

Someone has to carry the torch after Runrig's Final Mile, are these the guys? Could be !

[@ChrisPipinghot]

I would say so, I'm a massive Runrig fan, was at the final mile, feel like these guys could be the future Runrig.

[@lucymclaren1788]

So proud of being Scottish

[@johnsnyder1751]

Good song

[@paulboschvandrakestein5992]

Looking forward , Guys, to See You next weekend in Groningen (Netherlands) Slainte!

[@wetherall1968]

i kno john on the boat john great guy and good friend

[@lara-zt8pn]

My best friend forever loved this song it’s her favourite but sadly she passed away recently 😭😥 R.I.P Kayla ❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭

[@ronanmacinnes4911]

gutted i missed yous in castlebay hall this year, was in my bed sick as a dog, see yous next year, slainte

[@neilwalker9242]

i love as its Eriskay and my family he takes by the hand xx

[@kieransimpson6113]

Takes me back to the Isle of Bute in the sportsmans bar in Rothesay with a beautiful girl while I was sailing on a beautiful ship 🌊⚓

[@lemarquis5854]

The lads are to be hear in Oban in a pub

[@LinuxGuyInVa]

Wow - just wow. This music is like a combination of the best of Altan and Horslips -- if they had been in Scotland instead of Ireland. Tá sibh go h-An-Mhaith!

[@mercutio4354]

honestly a shame the band fell a part! i hear this song and i think if my grandparents and how they fell in love! i just wish there was more Skipinnish

[@14shamus14]

Fell apart? They’re getting bigger and bigger!