STORM DAMAGE At Our 1840s Cottage - Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland - Ep13

Willie, Sarah and their dog, Jack Spaniels, continue their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to 'Live The Skye Life'!
In this episode, it's a busy week for the 'Skye Lifers'. We continue building a shed from scratch - with a little help from our friend & neighbour, Richard, as well as clearing up our local beach for a recycling project and installing power in our stone outbuilding.
BUT - will all our efforts come to nothing as we weather one of the island's notoriously wild winter storms..?!
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Thanks for watching our video! If you enjoyed it please do give it a like and subscribe to be notified when our next video comes out. You can support us by donating the cost of a coffee on our Kofi Page: ko-fi.com/livingtheskyelife Or by joining our Patreon community for bonus content: www.patreon.com/LivingTheSkyeLife Sarah’s Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SheWalksShePaints You can also follow our adventures on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/ourlifeonskye Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088574329199 Thanks and we will see you in the next video! Sarah, Willie & Jack x

[@gerryhatrick6678]

I always look forward to my Sundays, with Willie, Sarah and Jack Spaniels, and you did not disappoint...shoutout to Richard, Iain and the stout hearted delivery crew .......and an honourable mention to DeNiro's ear. Greetings from Canada where spring has finally arrived.

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

Spring Equinox is past and I still have my car parked by a solid 3 and a half foot snow bank. The Hockley Valley has its ups and downs.

[@gerryhatrick6678]

@@deedorothypapineau6920 ski country

[@suebrown2238]

Totally agree 😀

[@XO.DianeKelly]

It’s shocking to see how much stuff is washing up on the shore 😮😢 xx

[@izabelasiczek3547]

I know I was too! Sad but so wonderful that people like Will & Sarah live there as trying to keep it nice

[@lozinozz7567]

I’ve been watching videos of how much gets stuck around seals necks and cuts into their skin. It’s horrible, especially with the pups😢

[@pauljenkins2501]

Yes. Down here on the Kent coast, the media are concerned with sewage discharges into the sea, especially after heavy rain, but there is also a lot of nylon rope and fishing net washed up.

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

For a remote area that is shocking amount of plastic from the fishing industry.....😮

[@alucardhellsing1037]

Its all around the world wher you find any coastline. The worst hit areas are actually islands.

[@JR-kz2xn]

Thank you for trying to keep our planet clean! Another wonderful trait you both possess. Just good people!!

[@annwagner5779]

Glad you are safe! I’m recovering from Covid in Arkansas, USA. Just got power back after a tornado got very close to me on Friday. So wonderful to be able to watch your new video! Such a luxury after the cold and dark. Sorry you didn’t get fish, Willy. But I’m glad you had your familiar big green umbrella. Sorry your rope washed away, Sarah. But I’m glad you had the strength to go out and gather it up again! How nice to see your friends helping you out! Stay safe and well, folks!

[@chrisberry9017]

Goodness, you’ve been having a testing time! I do hope that you’ll be back to full fitness soon. Sending healing wishes from the UK!

[@carolynhoover9444]

My granddaughter lives in your state. She is safe, but they tornado was massive. I'm happy to hear you are okay

[@annwagner5779]

@@carolynhoover9444 I’m glad your granddaughter is safe, too!

[@sianwarwick633]

Thanks for mentioning - we had an ice storm recently. A lot of trees down and power out. Power back now

[@chrisberry9017]

My goodness! That weather was incredible! Certainly not for the faint hearted! It’s so good to join you all on your journey - thank you so much for taking us along, and for all your hard work.

[@greenfinny]

“Oh GREAT a rainbow!” 😂 💀 Richard = Neighbor of the Year 🏆

[@debrandw246]

I have never seen real pearls like that before. Incredible building. Love every bit of your videos. Thank you so much. So glad you recovered your rope. Well done. ❤

[@Mog780]

And that makes my Sunday complete! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us! Have a great week!

[@Prel8]

Another great video. And just remember, all of these "setbacks" are the type of thing that built the Highland character.

[@PJ-fh5kc]

Thanks, Ian and Richard, for your help you have given to building Willie and Sarah's new addition....especially for even venturing outside in the stormy weather. Willie and Sarah your home will soon get back to normal.

[@permiebird937]

The whole video as Sarah started her rope collection and said the rope would be recycled into plant pots, I envisioned people making plant containers out of the rope by using basketry and macrame techniques. I had to laugh when the picture of the nice pots they make out of the rope came up, totally different from my expectations. 😆

[@abqresident4461]

You ALL are fabulous! All of your hard work, including setbacks, will pay off in the end. Sarah - your involvement in cleaning up the plastic is heartwarming. As a fervent ecologist since the late 1960s, I applaud you and the folks keeping Skye beaches clean. Love and warm hugs to everyone from me in New Mexico USA.

[@kathya9522]

Here’s to good friends and neighbors, hard work, cleaning up the beach, and pretty pot plants! Never a dull moment in Skye.

[@jtre5387]

Wonderful to see you clearing the rope and plastic from the foreshore. I think the other Skye residents will appreciate your contribution to island life. The sheds coming on well.😊

[@KimDe05]

I think it is great what you are doing with cleaning up the beach.

[@davegilford1257]

I think it's great that we can see Skye Life with warts and all!!!!! The shed is coming on soooo well. I genuinely do love this channel 👍👍👍👍👍

[@frederickmoller]

Thanks so much, you don't know that I dropped everything when You two and Jack Spaniels showed up on my computer screen! You are my favorite Sunday afternoon entertainment.

[@JJ-qu2xg]

Always a pleasure to watch really look forward to it. Well done Sarah collecting the net and rope for it to be recycled into the plants pots it is a fabulous idea and cleaning up the beach. The sheds looking really great Willies. you and your friends are doing a good job, esp with the weather conditions being as they are. Well done.

[@amandabell8827]

Richard and Ian are absolute legends as are the delivery men! My stomach flipped when Richard did a trapeze walk across the top of the shed! Sorry you didn't catch a fish after all your hard work Willie. Amazing work collecting all that net and rope twice Sarah, and for such a wonderful cause. Love this channel! 😃💗 x

[@carolwoodward6141]

Really needed your vid today. Daughter in car accident. No injuries, but her paid off car is totaled. You are my mini vacay.

[@yvettehamilton1137]

Goid grief Sarah’s eyes are absolutely stunning. First time I have seen them without makeup. Wowza!

[@jaxthedog909]

From one dog to another WOOF WOOF WOOF .

[@janmccann8081]

A grand spot of weather! I so look forward to your Sunday updates. Greetings from the South Devon coast. I get to experience exciting weather and high tides here too!

[@wendygillard2133]

Your shed is going well Willie. I admire you & Richard for working out in such dreadful weather!

[@nancyholm2995]

Wow!!! Such a great video! I love the progress on the Skye Life Cottage! I love the Isle of Skye and I am blown away by your dedication! Something I always think about when I travel is who lives in that cute cottage? Now I know one adorable family who lives in a gorgeous old cottage! Watching you all work outside is just awe inspiring! I’m amazed at all the rope and containers that wash up on your beach. Just incredible, not in the good way. 😢 I’m so glad you two have moved to Skye. I wish I had been as adventurous as you two are when I was your age! Bravo!!! Can’t wait for more updates!❤❤❤❤

[@FLSueL]

That was the grossest bait I've ever seen. I'm sorry you didn't catch anything after all that work, but it was really fun watching the process. I love seeing the shed come together (thanks Richard), as well as watching the progress on the byre. The electric is a major accomplishment (thanks Ian). I can't believe how much debris there is out there. It looks pristine at first. I'm glad they have something to do with all that rope and netting so it doesn't just sit there looking ugly and possibly harming wild life. Thanks for your efforts in the clean-up!! You're really giving us a good idea of how difficult life is there. The weather is definitely a challenge. You both seem to be coping well. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. 😊

[@girlnorthof60]

I really enjoy your mixture of Sky Life content & priceless zany adventures. The comment "...that's why it's called fishing & not catching" is spot on. More fishing please!! (👋Yukon)

[@rachelleandrichard]

I love your updates. Rachelle, Australia ❤

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

Definitely some ups and downs this week. The ups are winning in spite of no fish. There were pearls and the wisdom they brought. It’s a dog’s life as Jack’s waggy tail shows. De Nero was a gracious guest along with Iain and his tool. Richard’s skills are amazing. All bloopers aside, I’m hungry just watching your efforts. Hmmm, yesterday’s birthday lunch with my son was great. I can hardly wait to see how next week goes and hope you get more plant pots Sarah for all your efforts.

[@andypotts8062]

Wow that was some storm..great craic this week with the shed build and the electric installation for the byre...Ian and Richard are great characters....many thanks and best wishes

[@saramorgan6638]

The shed is looking good! How lucky you are to have such helpful neighbors.

[@Carolbearce]

That’s a big job cleaning up the beach. So much trash blows in. So glad you were able to collect it all.

[@brianmcclure6702]

Sarah and Willie, thanks for helping to keep Skye a cleaner place by collecting and recycling rope and plastic washed up on the shore. It is a good thing.

[@gerdriechers8426]

What a whole lot of stuff on a tiny spot of coastline. Hard to believe. Your neighbors and friends are awesome! Well done, thanks and "Petri Heil".

[@anneminnick4786]

Wasn't sure I'd like Skye life as much as Dirty Secrets bottle digging ,but today's episode convinced me. Skye is Beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed all your activities there. Thanks for sharing. Anne Minnick, Massachusetts, USA.Carpe Diem .Namaste.

[@terryevans5476]

You've had a really busy week but it's all coming together 👍 love from Cornwall ♥️

[@suewilson1801]

Major storms here too. We went from Ohio to Pennsylvania for meetings. Came back and 2 massive maple trees , root ball and all came down from our neighbor's woods onto our driveway, almost hitting our roof. Mhusband is going to be 75 tgis week and has had a major heart attack, I have had 3 cancer battles but we just spent 6 hours clearing what we can on our drive. Just found out it is NOT our neighbors responsibility, it is OURS . Storm, mother nature.

[@livingtheskyelife]

That’s awful Sue - we are glad no one was hurt though.

[@heathercronin5237]

Hi Sarah,Willie & Jack🐾 I really enjoyed this week's episode. I love how you're working hard collecting rope to recycle ♻️. I met a fisherman at a farmers market in York Beach Maine USA that uses the rope to make door mats. If you'd like to see how they're made you can Google how to make a door mat from lobster trap rope .I'm going to give it a try . See you all next week. Take Care Heather

[@lotusdolphin]

Great video! Willy I can’t believe that happened to you. That was wild! I was worried that you guys got flooded out. So the sea actually ends at the fence post? Sara, my heart sank when I heard about all of the rope that you had collected. That was a lot of work. Fortunately, you were still able to collect the same rope at the end which I thought was pretty clever. I love how people are getting creative about all this nasty plastic. I’ve been bringing canvas bags to the grocery store for 30 years and everybody thought I was nuts. Now I get the last laugh. Willie, I can’t believe how much you got done in the middle of all that crazy weather. I’m afraid us Californians would’ve rolled over and melted. You guys have to be pretty damn hearty to live out there. I’m glad that you had all the help. That was good really enjoyed this one as I say that every week I think, but I really do thanks again and. Sending love 💜🤗🤟🏻🦔🇺🇸

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks Liz! We don’t think the tide has ever reached as high as our cottage - so hopefully we are safe!

[@lotusdolphin]

@@livingtheskyelife good to know! Hope it never does!

[@suzettebristol3683]

I love the idea of turning rope and netting into flower pots!

[@rebeccahatcher-kaiser225]

Bless your heart, Sarah the recycler!!! You and Jack are doing an amazing job! It's not fair of Mother Nature to reclaim it, but it will likely come back! I'm so proud of the shed progress. Clearly you need it! It's a great size!!!

[@dart3603]

Good Deed 👍

[@jeannemason6416]

Thank you so much for your wonderful vids!! Been thru a bunch and always look forward to your bright and shinning faces!!! BLESSINGS

[@susanselko-millman4889]

That was a crazy storm you encountered Willie. Sarah your feet really did get soaked. Nice to have friends to help you.😊

[@carlwoodcock9249]

Roll on summer days 👍🇬🇧

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks for another wonderful video, Willie, Sarah and Jack! So glad that storm didn't cause more damage. Awesome you are collecting rope to be reused!!!

[@j.k.rector9818]

Love the beach cleanup, the new shed, and Jack Spaniels!!

[@michelleforbes7823]

Love you guys. Getting my weekly fix!

[@ralyndacumbie8967]

I really enjoyed watching the shed biuld and the cleaning up of the ocean. I thank it is cool that they turn all the rope and nets into pots. I hope y'all have a blessed week and take care.

[@SuperAbcdabcdabcdabc]

Hello from PEI Canada. We walk our shores with a grabby stick and garbage bags for the picking up styrofoam bouys, ropes and gloves.

[@celiawhelan5616]

Another interesting video, thanks. Great to see you collecting the rope and nets for recycling Sarah, well done. Nice to have good, helpful neighbours too although no doubt you will return the favour. Take care 🙂

[@josevilla8648]

Thanks both, you make a very real contribution to dilute that Oh god it's Monday tomorrow feeling! See you next week

[@MrRoastedSnow]

Makes my Sunday. Wonderful to see!

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

So sad that plastic waste is so prevalent on the beaches. Thank you for collecting it and yay that Ocean recovery project does something positive with it. What an amazing place to live with the quick weather changes and peacefulness all mixed together. No wonder the house walls were made so thick, it would be cosy once a fire, probably a log / coal oven was lit. Take care =-)

[@heathertucker7056]

Clearing up that beautiful beach is awesome and great that the rope and debris can be recycled into pots.I love how the shed is coming together and that storm was scary to watch! Thank you I love your videos.

[@megvoss3329]

So happy you "weathered" the storm!!

[@carolynchatham6376]

Thank you Sarah for your part in helping the oceans. That was a terrible storm for the tide to get that high.

[@doloresandruchow9502]

Well Sarah you did a good job it might come back love your new shed it will be nice when it’s done

[@sjb1058]

Happy "spring" to both! that was quite something of a storm! Willie's "ahhhhhhhhhh..." @ 8:18 certainly gives Monty Python's "run away, run away..." retreat signal a run for its money! Shed looks fabulous! Cheers!

[@ml-dz9ww]

Way to prove that weather wait-five-minutes saying. Willie got me to laugh out loud with that, "oh great, a rainbow." As always, thanks for sharing!

[@suepalin9202]

Ye Gods - that was a storm and I'm glad you are all safe and sound. It's good to see that the building work is progressing well - Iain's tool was definitely adequate!! Well done, Sarah, for the beach clean-up and preventing more plastic crap from getting into the oceans and into the sealife.

[@carolynmurtaza1180]

Even though I don't drive,,, can't drive, I would live there quiet happy. My card making stuff and my new craft of quilting.

[@stevenbrown62]

Wow, that was a shocking amount of old rope! Thanks for removing from the beach. I grew up on Skye, but have been living in Singapore for the last 20 years, so a bit of a change. This video really brought back some good memories of Skye for me, which is what I get most from your videos - love that you kept filming through that blast of wind, could really feel it. That's typical Skye winter weather, makes you feel alive. In Skye I would say March could still be considered winter, but often it can roll right into the best summer weather in April! The pearls in the mussels was something that brought back memories for me too. When I was about 8 or 9 we used to break open mussels to find the same. I also used to spend a lot of my days fishing off piers at Portree and Dunvegan, but not at this time of the year 😉.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww glad we could bring back some happy memories! We have literally experienced all the seasons this week - storms, hail, frost and also sunny enough for t shirts 😅

[@Kazza_8240]

I'm loving watching your progress with the byre, and the fact that everything you both do, you do it smiling.....apart from poor Willie when he was fishing....that scene of you sitting eating your chit, you looked so scunnered, after working so hard for the bait as well, then you still say you had a great day and enjoyed yourself, I love that. Thanks for another brilliant video 🤗

[@jillychandler]

All that good work you did Sarah, after collecting all that rope, to be taken by nature - then poor - Willie to loose his bucket of worms in that sudden storm, after all that digging for them - you both must have been so downhearted about it all, yet you carry on like the true troopers that you are. The shed is looking fantastic, what good work you and your neighbor are doing. xxx

[@lesleybennet4804]

Love watching your journey so far such a lovely couple thanks for sharing this with us all ❤❤❤

[@trishplanck9776]

It’s wonderful that you guys reuse things left behind.👍 Not only does it help you and your environment but it also helps keep it from the wildlife and them getting entangled in it.❤️👍☺️

[@MicheleMikalaRossArtist]

I am always amazed how much stuff can show up in a high tide estuary. Well done on your collecting project. I’m enjoying this channel very much

[@stuartjgarland]

Thanks for another great video and great to see the improvements taking place

[@kathleenhaines4143]

The storm was truly awe inspiring. Good work cleaning up the debris on your shoreline. Every bit helps

[@TamandBelleResell]

Hey guys and Jack, best laugh Belle and I have had in ages when the bucket went flying down the beach 😂. Had to skip back and watch it a few more times too ! 😁. Also well done to Sarah for collecting the rope and plastic, what a fantastic thing to do. Amazing episode as always, Willie is getting on well with the shed and catching loads…. Em I mean catching 0 fish 😁 cheers Guys and looking forward to next weeks episode already ❤

[@robingherasim55]

Another wonderful video from you gorgeous people! Thanks so much! 🤗💞

[@NicksAllotmentDiary]

Wow that weather was pretty wild! Sorry that all the rope and plastic that Sarah collected got washed away. Glad you managed to get some of it back. The shed is looking really good. Well done to Ian for getting the electricity to the Byre and to Richard for the help on the shed. It’s great to have good friends. Take care. Nick

[@judithclow1596]

Quite the storm, and then to be caught out in a freak storm. Very fortunate you didn't suffer any damage except for the loss of all the rope and netting Sarah collected. The good news is that you were able to retrieve a good part of it. Great recycling initiative Richard and Ian are certainly good friends and very helpful. Everything is coming along nicely. The rainbow and the blue skies afterwards were beautiful. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@Quill._]

I always love watching the happenings on Skye but seeing some of the mildly negative aspects of living in a cold remote area made it feel so much more authentic. Thank you Sarah and Willie for having the courage to show the dips along side the peaks. Apart from seeing those amazing sea horses living free and unfettered this is my favourite episode.

[@nancykielian9227]

Ahhhhh life's adventures.....😊

[@susanrudge5817]

Your videos are superb. I so look forward to seeing you guys on Sunday nights. Hope you catch a cod soon.

[@JenniferMcKay-sr2gq]

I love Mondays, which is when we get each new video in Australia. I always enjoy seeing what you and Jack have been doing, and the very wild weather this week was just incredible.

[@oitsamy]

Another lovely installment in the Skye Life Saga. The rope recycling is a wonderful idea, and you certainly have enough of it! And I have to ask, is that Sarah singing back-up on the theme song?

[@cathyjay2569]

You have such kind, helpful friends! Nice to have some help from people who know what they’re doing. Sarah is adorable! Jack Spaniels is precious. You’re amazing and very very blessed! Love you all! TN Nana

[@amberglavin6051]

Awe Sarah, so sorry your hard work blew away with the wind and tide. You’re a trooper for getting back out there and kicking butt! Very proud of you for what you’re doing. 🤗 Willie, I guess the wind and sea wasn’t keen on you taking the worms, muscles or fish! As always, love seeing you guys and your accomplishments and my golden, Ellie has a crush on Jack! As soon as she hears Sarah’s voice she’s up in front of the tv! Have a great week! X

[@carolscott4327]

❤❤🐾🐾alove you Guys ! I could watch an Hour or More each Sunday! So don't leave too Much "on the cutting room floor"!!! LOVE Living The SKYE LIFE!

[@kathybell7407]

Hello from Washington State 🇺🇸💙😀 Another great adventure!!! How wonderful your collecting rope, netting to help keep the environment free from waste and it helps all of nature that we all love and adore❣️ Please take care Kisses for Jack Bye for now With love Kathy

[@deirdrepasko9965]

How disappointing to lose that rope and netting after ALLLL that hard work you did! However, thank-you for retrieving as much of it as you could! --I Really like that yellow pot, I wish I could have one!

[@eavesdroppin1]

Lots of adventures packed into one video!

[@sadielevens1144]

What a life! Living a dream. Thanks Shara for caring enough to do so much clean up. You're the best!

[@diannmcdonald4949]

This was a wonderful video Willie. So happy to see that you are well settled in and living your dream. Having a good friend and helpful neighbour speaks well of you as a person too. Nice job on the shed and getting the electrical work done. I must confess that I wasn’t sure what your plans were for the worms as I am not familiar with them and was so afraid that they were. edible. So relieved that you were fishing with. Lol! Looking forward to your next video. Have a great week and please keep safe.😊🇨🇦

[@missylindenmeier8150]

I'm really enjoying your videos! They are thoroughly entertaining and authentic! Love the recycling ♻️! You two and Jack are truly living an adventure 😊

[@AlisonGreenValleyCrone]

Love that you’re collecting the plastic rope & boxes and repurposing them. Bravo!

[@christhompson4270]

Wow the shed is coming on so quickly and now power on in byer. Thank you for doing what you can saving all the plastic and rope. Awesome to see so much progress. That was some scary, awesome but scary. Love the idea of the rope being turned into pots and they look beautiful, win win for the planet and us, way to go. Take care please and thank you for sharing your adventure 👍🙏❤️

[@olgajama]

Great video a great place to live it’s beautiful

[@karensmith5116]

I loved the wee crabs and that you returned them to a tidal pool. The shed is moving along nicely and itcis wonderful to have power to the byre. Sarah is doing a wonderful thing collecting the tide's gifts for recycling! You two, along with Jack Spaniels and your other friends, always brighten Sundays❤

[@cindywiech2675]

I love Jack Spaniels…..spaniels have such silly personalities…living his best life on Skye!

[@sallydattoli2143]

Love your videos.

[@user-dm4vq3jb6b]

That was a horrendous storm you got caught in William! Never seen anything quite like it! Shame about your bucket, and no fish!!! Sarah ‘s is doing a great job, cleaning up the rope etc lying around! It’s ridiculous the amount of rubbish etc!! Loved the video!xx😁

[@catepearce2138]

Hi, Monday morning delight, Scotland at its finest, sun, rain, hail, and hurricane, ta dah. Such a busy video, Iain who impressed with the biggest drill - ever and his impression of a possum in the attic; Richard with his weather dodging stoicism while skillfully guiding Willie in Shed Building skills; and Sarah pulling her weight, repeatedly, in her loch beach cleaning project to help the Skye recycling team. Phew, Jack and De Niro definitely enjoying their laid-back life. Great week, and more to look forward to, thanks for sharing. Loved the exit overlit by your electric lamp - sign of things to come, ha ha. Cheers, take care xx

[@lynneburnett1880]

Shocked at the amount of rope, netting and debris. Well done for doing your bit...and a great wee initiative to have it recycled, win win! Love your videos ❤

[@li-ly-li]

You guys have got some great pals helping you with all that hard work :)

[@izabelasiczek3547]

Good evening everyone! My Sundays are just so much nicer now. As always thank you for your videos and I can see the wonderful community that is growing here. X have a lovely evening and a good week everyone x