STRANDED in the Scottish Highlands | Vanlife UK (NC500 road trip)

[@stevepjackson]

Great Vlog again you beautiful people :) Punctures are my biggest fear in the van. Even if I could remove the wheel nuts I certainly wouldn't be happy jacking up a 3.5 tonne vehicle to change the wheel. Definitely leave that for the Roadside assistance. Glad you got it sorted . . Great Deer pics too.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks Steve! 😀 yeah it would have been pretty sketchy and we pay for road side anyway so may as well use it haha

[@janedrews3255]

yet again a stunning video you guys . What more can you ask for? Scotland is Beautiful. Cheers Janie

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much Janie! A beautiful part of the world 🥰

[@denisesalisbury628]

My son and daughter in law eloped to the Isle of Skye actually married by the Old Man of Stor the surroundings were stunning.

[@highlands2hammocks]

That must have been incredible!! 😍

[@richnmandy]

Good to see you back on Skye, great timing we have a bit of sun at the moment.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah we had a few weeks of rain but got some glorious sunshine at the end of our trip 😁 Skye is beautiful in all weather 😊

[@wesworld6375]

Thanks guys ✌🏼❤️

[@highlands2hammocks]

Our pleasure!

[@tinaross4282]

Just wanted to say I love watching you videos and look forward to my weekly dose. Your both so natural and highlight the disasters as well as all the amazing things you do. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww thank you so much Tina ❤️ the feedback means the world to us and we are so glad you enjoy our content! 😊

[@mrshadenoughofallthis911]

You got some really beautiful shots. A joy to watch.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much 😊 glad you enjoyed it!

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM Hitting the high spots and low points again then, young'uns? Well it just wouldn't be your channel without it!!! Truly beautiful - and I didn't know about Callum, so next time I'm up at Torridon, that is added to my list! YAM xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

As always haha! Whats adventure without a bit of up and down? And definitely recommend 😀

[@jamminjami103]

LOVELY!!! The deers brought me back to my childhood in northern Minnesota :) Grandpa loved to feed the deers out on the farmland. Thank you for bringing back such a wonderful time in my childhood! ♥

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww that sounds lovely! We’re so glad you enjoyed the video 🥰

[@toobydude41]

Gemma : "Skye, you blow me away every time". I share the exact same sentiments for every single video guys! (btw I spied a lighthouse there @17:39!) Also, I stand ..ahem..."behind" the idea that there is indeed entertainment value in watching a sheep scratching its rear :) Sorry for the tire mishap. What would an H2M adventure be without a wee distraction huh? Absolutely wonderful again. Thanks for introducing me to a "bothy" too, I've never heard of them before I met you guys. And OHHH that night sky! The aurora! I can't even!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yup and we have loads more coming next week 😀 Skye spoiled us on this trip!!

[@Mel.H_]

Love your videos guys thanks for taking me with you!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks so much Mel! We’re so glad you enjoy them 😁

[@anniemac3075]

Lovely footage, thanks for sharing.

[@highlands2hammocks]

So glad you enjoyed it Annie ❤️ thank you!

[@MoonRiverTravels]

Lovely to see Scotland looking so beautiful, as well as your lovely selves, and I mean hey, if you were going to breakdown, there are worse place you could find yourself. Good to see you handling the situation responsibly and appropriately! Loved the look of that bothy, would be incredible in winter, if you didn't freeze! Have a great week!

[@highlands2hammocks]

There definitely are worst places and weathers to breakdown in 😂 thanks for watching!@

[@bertkelly7650]

My guess your next purchase will be a jack, an air compressor and a tire repair kit. I'm physic like that. ; - )

[@highlands2hammocks]

That would be the smart thing to do 😂

[@bridgetalves5667]

What beautiful scenery! I really enjoyed this vlog, can’t wait for the next one. I really had no idea how beautiful Scotland is, thanks for sharing it 💕

[@highlands2hammocks]

thank you for watching! 😀 so glad you enjoyed it

[@karlmabe1649]

Iv had silicone put in my tyres and have fitted continental van campos that's the tyre manufacturer used from new . Saving up for the all terrain wheels and tyres

[@highlands2hammocks]

thats a good idea for a quick fix! Ours are all season but all terrain would be the next step up

[@eddy3093]

Loving the NC500 trip, what a stunning coastline! Why you guys do not have 10 times the subs is beyond me, the content is amazing!

[@highlands2hammocks]

thanks for the support!! 😀 we'll get there one day haha

[@peterjackson7426]

Thanks guys ❤️😊👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@bruceboulden9762]

You guys get better every week . No question some of the best travel videography on KZbin. You deserve a million views !

[@highlands2hammocks]

That is so kind of you Bruce ❤️ thank you so so much!

[@AnneMB955]

Really exciting vid, guys. Beautiful scenery. Really appreciate you sharing Scotland with us. 👋🏻

[@highlands2hammocks]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@genesiesky3756]

Thank you for the beautiful drone footage and the quaint pub. I will be touring Scotland for a few days with Trafalgar Tours the third week of July. Doing an 18 day bus tour of the British Isles.

[@highlands2hammocks]

That sounds great! Have an amazing time 😁

[@BenFiorePhotography]

Fair play driving with a flatty! 🤣🤣🤣 dudes you can shoot galactic bangers from the bog! Galactic boggers!!

[@BenFiorePhotography]

Ps every location you went to looked absolutely bangin

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha off road driving 😂 cheers dude! This part of Scotland is just insane!

[@annig5052]

We visited Skye in September… horrible weather, hardly slept for the wind rocking the van. Returned in March to sunshine ! ☀️ and absolutely amazing views at the fairy pools kilt rock etc. Looking forward to travelling NC500 in June. Great Vlogs , I always take notes when watching keep them coming !

[@highlands2hammocks]

So funny how different it can be! And that all happens in the same day as well 😂 Beautiful place though! Glad you enjoy them 😊

[@graememckay9972]

I have a puncture repair plug kit in the van, car and motorbike. Easier to use than changing wheels and gets you to a safer location or garage for a new tyre.

[@highlands2hammocks]

yeah we need to get one of them soon!

[@matthewteanby2298]

Another great video from you guys,well done and thanks for being informative cannot wait for October scotland hear we come

[@AnneMB955]

We’ll see you there, Matthew. Hubby and I will be doing the NC500 in October too. From Australia 🇦🇺.

[@highlands2hammocks]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😀

[@melaniemorrison7855]

Lovely video, thank you xx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😊 we’re glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tuchajbej1]

I love your sense of humour especially when you mentioned about sheep's scratching their bums:D your vidoes are great guys x

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha thanks 😁 glad you enjoyed it!!

[@celticwanderer6407]

Awesome Guys your surely giving me idea where to vist soon i get my van finished , keep exploring

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you are getting some inspiration for your travels 😁 we’re glad you enjoyed it!

[@hughtempleton8640]

What a place to stay totally amazing views and deer you two are so lucky ❤ skye is one of the most beautiful places, the view's always blow me away. Brilliant video guys ❤

[@highlands2hammocks]

So glad you enjoyed the video 😁 a very beautiful part of the world! Thank you ❤️

[@LorraineG123]

Beautiful video, my hubby is trying to convince our family to go to Scotland,now i would like a rv,and i said we could tour it ha ha, jury is oit at the moment. Did ye ever think to get the fluid put in your tyres, its no punctures stuff,we have it in our car. Its good for up to 6mm or so. Enjoy the adventures, it looks superb. Thanks for sharing.

[@highlands2hammocks]

You would love it!! There are also loads of beautiful hotels or glamping sites if you want somewhere more solid for the night

[@highlands2hammocks]

And great suggestion about the fluid 😀 thanks!

[@LorraineG123]

@@highlands2hammocks we travel dodgy roads at times, and so far so good for us.

[@discovering_scotland]

Do it! You will love it!

[@LorraineG123]

@@discovering_scotland we shall see ha ha. Thanks guys.

[@mark_graham]

Another great video peeps; I had forgotten just how stunningly gorgeous the scenery is on Skye. You should invest in a decent 12v tyre inflator (e.g. Ring RTC600) as this could allow you to make it to the nearest village / town for assistance - I won't go anywhere without mine. Happy & safe travels !! :o)

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for the tip! 😁 and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@geecee8864]

Try and get a cordless compressor as you have long wheelbase for future accidents. I got a cheap little airhawk for about £40. Its a powerful little thing and can inflate from nearly flat. It can be recharged from cigarette socket.

[@highlands2hammocks]

That sounds perfect for this scenario! Thanks 😁

[@hilarywallace9927]

Wow , the scenery the stars and Arora! , and all those deer ! ❤ What a bummer about your tyre ..glad you got it fixed .

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it Hilary 😊 the scenery around that part of Scotland is just stunning 😍

[@archiediggins641]

Just wee pointer 😉Badachro - Baa-daa-chro. Great wee vid yet again.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for the tip 😀 glad you enjoyed it!

[@isobelmorton7687]

Yep, emphasis on the first syllable 🤣

[@smithy5271]

Fabulous is an under statement !!! I'm heading up for a couple of weeks to explore Scotland, leaving Kent hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Cannot wait :-) .

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww thank you Paul! We hope you have an amazing time 😁

[@sandracrosby5204]

Another brilliant video love watching you guys Scotland is a beautiful place xxx

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much Sandra 😁 we’re glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Faeley]

My family and I really enjoyed this episode and love the reality of the flat. Keeping you in prayers and good thoughts.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching 😀 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kyledreamon1858]

your videos are awesome :) i have got my driving test at the end of may, looking forward to getting on the road and going traveling :D

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks Kyle 😁 that will be awesome! Many incredible adventures to come 😁

[@fireflyuk700]

Absolutely awesome scenery, thanks for sharing your fantastic trip around NC500, I did it a couple of years ago, looking forward to seeing more from The Isle of Skye x

[@highlands2hammocks]

It’s a beautiful part of the country isn’t it 😁 glad you enjoyed it!

[@fionasharp595]

The northern light - how fab 😀 looking forward to the next video

[@highlands2hammocks]

We were so lucky to see them 😁 glad you enjoyed it!

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Hey guys you can buy puncher repair kits for Motorhomes. Not very expensive. I carry one as well as a compressor. However I have never tried it. Fingers crossed I will never need too. Cheers from old George and Jane. Ps I think kit was £9.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah we will need to look into something like that for the future! Never had that happen before haha!

[@MRBraveheartscot]

A big thanks for sharing your amazing journeys!

[@highlands2hammocks]

We’re so glad you’re enjoying watching our videos 😁

[@chewbarker110]

You need emergency tyre repair. It's a can of spray foam that can "tempory fix" your tyre. That and "green goo" put it in a new tyre and it seals punchers before they happen. I was always pumping up my tryes on my camper before I go green goo

[@highlands2hammocks]

That’s a great idea! I have heard about that stuff and used it on my bike before but it would be great for emergencies like this 😁

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

That bothy was so beautiful compared to most I've seen, and seeing the northern lights, bonus. Glad you got hour flat sorted, hope the wheel didn't drop off. Safe travels.

[@highlands2hammocks]

We loved it! Such a unique and beautiful place 😀 take care and thanks for watching!

[@suzybeetravels]

Beautiful video as always guys. Skye looks stunning but we are still pretty blown away by how lovely Wester Ross is 😍.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks so much guys ❤️ yeah they are both absolutely stunning parts of the world, something keeps drawing us back haha!

[@iainjarvie7905]

Crackin video yet again. Our tent got written off at Torridon at Big Sands campsite. Now we have a campervan. So as the Scots say Whits fur yae wont go bye yea.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks 😀 oh dear! That windy?! That is very true though, you are going to love the switch up

[@jayneboulton4672]

Don’t forget to get your tyre fixed lol. We visited Skye a few years ago but we’re looking forward to taking our newly acquired MH perhaps next April when it will be quiet.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha yeah getting a new tyre was the first thing we did 😂 that sounds lovely, a good time of year to visit I think 😊

[@johnallen148]

Hi Gemma Campbell,what a beautiful view to wake up to the deer 🦌 was so close you could touch them ,what was that deer or what ever it was he had no Antlers look so different ,what a beautiful beach you showed us and no one on it I expected you to go skinny dipping lol ,o no a puncture not good. Who changed the wheel for you,?at least that can be repaired because the nail is in the middle of the tyre if it close to the edge of the tread you can’t repair it ,the isle of sky such a beautiful place I loved it ,well till next time take care keep yourself safe,John 😂☝️👀🦌🙏🥰👏☝️🇬🇧🇬🇧😎😎😋😇🍀🦅🦅

[@highlands2hammocks]

Wasn't it incredible?! Such a brilliant end to the day 😁 it was a road side assistant as we have roadside cover 😊 all fixed up now and good to go! Thanks for watching!

[@teridenos1006]

My daughter and I are going to Skye in June! We are so excited!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Aww amazing! We hope you have an amazing trip 😁

[@sharonfarrant4596]

I love Neist Point it’s just a bugger of a walk coming back up those steps 😥 fantastic vlog as usual guys 👏

[@highlands2hammocks]

Haha it sure is 😂 beautiful location though!

[@philiphowarth6271]

Maybe a telescopic wheelbrace would be an idea? Our we bought them for our "youngsters" and ourselves... Thank you for the great videos...

[@highlands2hammocks]

That would definitely be a great idea! 😁

[@000caro555]

Great video guys x

[@highlands2hammocks]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@stewarthunter9992]

Was in skye last week scenery unreal shame i only had 2 days longer next time

[@highlands2hammocks]

It’s incredible isn’t it 😁 definitely need to plan another trip then!

[@stewarthunter9992]

@@highlands2hammocks checking hotels ect for later this uear

[@geecee8864]

Skye is stunning, I was there in September with a couple of pals and my wee hitchhiker Kay the Australian kelpie. We stayed at a campsite in Dunvegan and found a great little pizza shop where I tasted the best vegan pizza ever. I'd avoid the chipshop next door if you visit though 😁. Enjoy your tour and thanks for the content.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Isn' it just 🥰 always blows our minds when we visit! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊❤️ thanks for watching!

[@timsands7288]

Getting a longing to be back on Skye. We will be there in August on the way to the Outer Hebrides and then on the way back. Your visit to the Badachro Inn had me looking at how big a diversion it is to get over from Kyle of Lochalsh on the way to the Black Isle. Unfortunately quite a way!

[@highlands2hammocks]

We cannot wait to go to the outer Hebrides one day 😁 and badachro is up beside gairloch in Wester Ross. Still a bit of a diversion but closer than the Black Isle

[@avemaarja]

As always, very lovely vlog 🙂😊

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks Ave 😁❤️ hope you are keeping well!

[@matthewperkins2950]

We love your videos, are you planning on exploring anywhere other than Scotland in the near future??

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you Matthew 😁 we have some exciting international plans this year, both vanlife and backpacking 😁

[@matthewperkins2950]

@@highlands2hammocks can’t wait!!!!

[@sally-annewhittingham7095]

Such awesome videos and such awesome van life!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@downtoearth1950]

Goodbye from South Australia......Murray Bridge on the banks of our longest river

[@highlands2hammocks]

Beautiful part of the world! 😁 we did our farm work in peake, about an hour from you 😁

[@rimizoem]

please can you put all your NC500 videos into a playlist, great work guys !

[@highlands2hammocks]

Just added one for you 😁

[@rimizoem]

@@highlands2hammocks thanks very much, great service !!!

[@ianross04]

You are the Captain of Calamity Campbell! If ever I bumped into you in an airport departure lounge, I would think twice to board the plane! 🤣. Brilliant vid as ever!

[@highlands2hammocks]

Hahaha I’m going to call him captain calamity from now on 😂😂

[@ianross04]

@@highlands2hammocks he is a man after my own heart 😂

[@1over137]

If you have a breaker bar you can bounce your weight on it and it will undo them. I hate when they use the guns. They are always way over torqued. I've even seen them strip part of the thread off because they weren't threaded on properly when they used the gun on them.

[@highlands2hammocks]

That would do the trick! Yeah they make it so much harder to change them yourself

[@Abeyptfc]

great video guys! if you are still on Skye let me know! cheers

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thank you 😁 we aren’t I’m afraid, visiting family back in Glasgow just now 😊

[@craigmackenzie3983]

Great Video as always. What camera do you use, they are really good.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Thanks for watching 😁 our main camera is the A7iii but we just upgraded to the A7iv as the audio started misbehaving on our old one 😂 we also use a gopro hero 9 and a mavic 2 pro

[@garywheeley5108]

You need tyre sealant gunk stops puncture upto 7mm .....

[@highlands2hammocks]

Yeah that would have been perfect!

[@butchie54]

A shame you had a flat tire. You might have picked up the nail at the cozy rental.

[@highlands2hammocks]

Might have! No idea to be honest as we couldnt see it anywhere haha

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Learn from your mistakes. Buy a 5 Ton bottle jack. Keep Gemma away from the drone 🤣🤣

[@highlands2hammocks]

I’d like to say we do 🙃😂

[@ttxela]

Do they not give you a jack with a modern van? Lovely bothy though 👍

[@highlands2hammocks]

We later found one under the seat but we couldnt get the bolts off the wheel as its was put on with a pneumatic gun 🙃😂

[@philipevans1027]

Love your blogs. But advicing a nc500 tour you both should be more equipt, a diesel heater and a spare wheel easy add ons , make life easier for u . But your natural watching u both .... sort it bloody out , to give positive review.

[@highlands2hammocks]

A diesel heater is definitely on our wishlist 😁 thanks for the advice!

[@discovering_scotland]

Nothing worse than breaking down with the van, happened to me twice so far

[@highlands2hammocks]

Ahh I know, thank goodness for breakdown cover!