The Brutal Reality of Travelling the SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS! (NC500, Achmelvich Bay & Durness)

[@brucewilson4350]

There is a large temperature difference, glad you noticed it. That's why so many pensioners up here will struggle with the heating allowance funding being removed.

[@OurWedding2012]

And that is the summertime, changeable weather, it can be warm too! The MP’s who have taken away the cold weather payments should be sent up to live in Scotland for a winter, and get them to pay their own heating bills from their own pocket, not the taxpayers money. They might appreciate what they have done to our pensioners and vulnerable people in our society.

[@AuldScot1888]

My favourite bit of this vid was the wee man in his wellies, hood up, not caring about the baltic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 weather living his best life on the beach. You guys have 'canned' that memory for him so his kids, and his kids kids will get to enjoy it too. 👍

[@TheJuicyVlog]

I hope so too :)

Koda in his wellies and hoodie is so cute. He is having so much fun, lovely family

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@scottcjmckelviephotography]

Great to see you's having a great time despite the weather at times. That was really nice of that guy to give you that stuff and many beautiful locations. It's just a different life going camping, hiking and even with the van, you're living and experiencing the surroundings.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@dax977]

Another great blog 🎉 im loving the fact you're both (all) really really enjoying Scotland and seeing our beautiful country for what it is. Looking forward to the next one. ❤

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@TheBeebg]

Can’t beat getting away in the van. Gave up my dream car last year to buy a new crafter camper, we’re on the doorstep to NC500 so making use of it every possible opportunity. Great videos guys - enjoy !

[@Parker_Douglas]

Don’t be emptying your acid bins in local burns please as many are doing so contaminating the water supply to locals esp on the isles .

[@TheJuicyVlog]

great decision! thanks for watching!

[@reneanyayahan7525]

Hello all of you. I’ve been watching your videos and I arrived in Scotland almost a week now. I just missed the places where you’ve been. I could have met you in person. Stay safe and hugs to Koda. What a wonderful boy.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Have fun!

[@reneanyayahan7525]

We will. We’ll still be here in Edinburgh 2 more days then go to London for a week then back to California. Take care you guys.

[@julidev1445]

Great picturesque vid. Love the music and panoramic views. Thank you for taking us in beautiful Scotland.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sueKay]

Lorne sausage is amazing, it's usually called square or slice. We used to always take some with us when we visited friends in Kent because they missed it so much. I think some butchers in England can get it for you, but I really don't know why it's not really a thing in England...It's the best thing ever in a breakfast roll! If you've got recurrent nosebleeds go and get checked by your GP, it can usually be fixed by something simple. I had to get my nose cauterized once because of recurrent nosebleeds - there was just a weak spot in one of the blood vessels, it wasn't pleasant but it sounds worse than it actually was! If you suffer from hayfever at all it could also be triggered by exposure to different pollens.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thank you!

[@briankilpatrick6014]

Loving the clogs, hope Koda brings his family in the future, where they will be welcomed with open arms, just like his mum and dad. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@Tommo24]

Been following your trip to Scotland . I recently bought & moved onto a narrow boat to live on . Now just in the market to purchase a camper van similar to what you are using to see all over Scotland highlands & islands . Great videos thanks 👍

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Best of luck!

[@typhoon5445]

Glad you enjoyed it folks lovely wee lad 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@margaretstein7555]

That was another great video pity about the weather Kodak’s a lovely little boy he looks as if he’s enjoying his holiday hope for the rest of your holiday the weather gets a bit better ❤

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Thanks so much!

[@lydiadizon5549]

Hello cute Koda! I haven't been watching any vlogs lately so I probably missed a few. Wonder what Koda will say if you ask him if he wants cold or hot weather. Beautiful place but it does look very freezing cold. Koda is such a comedian, his antics is just adorable. Enjoy your van trip.

[@gd4997]

Great video. So love to see you enjoying our great country and its fare. Take care keep safe enjoy ..............😀😀

[@joseantoniomarquezchua5198]

Take care guys enjoy your road trip beautiful Scotland get well soon Lucy 🇵🇭

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Thank you!

[@stuartmarshall-gs5cd]

Lorne sausages are fantastic by it's more commonly just called a square sausage, or sometimes a flat sausage.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

We loved it!

[@jasonlowes223]

I call it sliced sausage but I'm fi Edinburgh.

[@markwilkie3677]

@@jasonlowes223 I'm in Fife and we call them sliced, square or Lorne sausage.

[@jasonlowes223]

@@markwilkie3677 not keen on it. prefer link.😉

[@daniel.d2150]

Great wee video from you three! Was just chillin and came across this one. Scottish Borders

[@Euroscot9155]

Its been a pretty miserable summer up North so far, fingers crossed for an Indian Summer.

[@jazziemeh]

My favorite family ❤ I always enjoy watching you guys ....😊 Koda is growing up so fast he's so smart and sweet ❤ Enjoy the trip and be safe ❤

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@OurWedding2012]

Just found your channel and vlog, enjoying it, not actually done the NC500 yet, but have visited it several places en route and holidayed in the area, before it became popular. Enjoy your visit.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@moondustgirl2132]

Not surprised you're loving your van life adventure. You guys have such "itchy feet" as we call it here. (Or wanderlust in your part of the world.) Can you swim in that white sand beach during summer? I've always known there are white sand beaches not just in Scotland but other parts of the UK as well. Though when it comes to beaches, I still prefer our warm tropical ones with coconut trees. And i love those Highland Cows too. I always see pictures and videos of them online. The calves are esp. cute. The castle ruins are epic. Makes you wonder who dwelt in and owned them in times past. 17:00 - Of my gosh, Koda's cheeks are cherry red! 🍒

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@derekcockburn820]

We don't have bad weather in Scotland - only the wrong clothes.

[@user-dl6jz4bh6h]

Said Billy Connolly

[@1caloif]

Get Well Soonest Lucy😷

[@shirgo5700]

Maybe you can do the van life in the Philippines with Mike next time

[@puglover4280]

Loved Koda running all over the beach bundled up. I used to get a lot of nosebleed when we lived in a high elevation. Is that area in high elevation? Beautiful country. God bless!

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@iancooper2213]

Went to Durness on a uni field trip, during Easter vacation, visited a beach my friend got caught in a wind gust doing a backflip, was using toothpaste for lips, rookie mistake not having lip balm! Yes and the pub, the policeman locked us all in after time was called!

[@ScottishLureFishing2024]

25min in first time ive seen use and loving it great content

[@gilly9430]

Square sausage! We love it 😋

[@mariarosameyer6875]

Beautiful place with cutie koda running around 😊❤😊

[@daviebrannan4446]

You just found one of Scotlands little secrets square sausage (lorne) if you had trued the full Scottish breakfast you would had got in that as well ps loveing the vids

[@TheJuicyVlog]

So good!!

[@ducatiman1309]

Love your adventures folks - keep posting !!

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@gilly9430]

If you’re in Glasgow, visit Pollok Park in the south side. There are highland cows that will come to you for a pet, they are lovely.

[@user-dl6jz4bh6h]

And if you have some brambles they will follow you home

[@JuansInfoBreak]

Wow you're back in Scotland ❤

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@josephbonifacio9698]

thanks, Scotland 👍

[@paulasymonds9100]

Hi Lucy, You said that your skin was very dry so I am guessing the lining of your nose is dry too. If you have something like vaseline rub a little of it inside your nose and that might help. Koda looks like a real camping trooper. Really enjoying himself! The scenery is lovely and it is fun to find out a little about the people you run across. I have always wanted to visit Scotland.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thank you!!

[@johnmcdade7379]

It's Scotland 40 miles an hour wind is when we dig out the Tee Shirts ,shorts and flip flops. Anything above 70 mph we maybe fly our kites....(Joking) The highest ever recorded windspeed in Scotland measured by the UK Met Office in 1986 is 173 miles per hour (278.KPH) and not too far away on Cairngorm summit.....and as for feeling cold the lowest recorded temp by UK Met Office in 1982 was -..-minus 27.2 C in Altnaharra which again is not too far away ,less than 50 miles South East of Durness.

[@TwoSmokinBarrels]

Square sausage is awesome lol i love it. Your nose bleeds might be the altitude but that’s an uneducated guess 😂 I’m from Fife an it feels like it’s always cold here too. Loving the vlogs enjoy.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@edfriday7709]

Love Cocoa Mountain!

[@TheJuicyVlog]

So good!

[@arizona9798]

great vlog ! thank you for sharing!

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Thanks for watching!

[@lmh247365]

Cold dry air can trigger nosebleeds stay well hydrated

[@chicb9258]

This is the first video I have seen from your family travels and I have enjoyed watching it, I just wish you all could get some excellent weather to show how beautiful Scotland is, the downside is being ripped off for the price of food and drinks etc otherwise glad you are enjoying yourselves even though your video title gave me a bit of fear 😊

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thanks for watching!

[@neilstevenson9839]

Your living the life

[@jserenity]

I wish RV is available for sale in Ph

[@Andre-De-Warr]

I moved to Scotland 2.5yrs ago, started living in Ullapool to start with and now in Perthshire. Actually, come to miss the English south coast but I've met my now wife here so a bit torn at present. Scotland is a nice place to visit for its countryside but the weather does make it depressing.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

that's really interesting! what in particular do you miss? and is it "worth it" overall?!

[@Andre-De-Warr]

@@TheJuicyVlog The weather, too much rain up here

[@梶原アダライダ]

Beautiful place 😘😘😘❤

[@TheJuicyVlog]

It really is!

[@gsnmeyer]

Scottish Midges: The Tiny Biter Causing Big Problems for Tourists The infamous Scottish midges are small, mosquito-like insects that plague the Scottish Highlands during the summer months. Though tiny, these midges are a major nuisance for both locals and tourists alike. Their bites can cause itching, irritation, and in some cases, even lead to unexpected symptoms such as nosebleeds. This peculiar reaction has been reported by tourists, and it’s linked to a unique mechanism employed by these biting insects. When a midge bites, it injects an anti-coagulant into the skin of its victim. This substance prevents the blood from clotting, allowing the insect to feed more easily. While this process is harmless to many, some individuals have more sensitive reactions to the anti-coagulant. This sensitivity can lead to systemic responses such as inflammation, allergic reactions, or in rare cases, the occurrence of spontaneous nosebleeds. In some tourists, particularly those unaccustomed to midge bites, the anti-coagulant injected by the midge may trigger a mild coagulopathy-an abnormality in the blood’s clotting ability. This can result in spontaneous bleeding, such as nosebleeds, especially in those who may already have fragile nasal blood vessels or who are prone to nosebleeds in dry or cold conditions. The increased irritability of the body's blood vessels, combined with the anti-coagulant's action, makes nosebleeds more likely in some individuals. To avoid midge bites, tourists are advised to wear insect repellent, long sleeves, and use protective nets during peak midge seasons. For those who experience unusual symptoms such as nosebleeds after being bitten, staying hydrated and using saline nasal sprays can help prevent dryness and reduce the risk of further nosebleeds. While the occurrence of nosebleeds from midge bites is uncommon, it's a reminder of the sometimes unexpected consequences that can arise from interactions with nature.

[@user-dl6jz4bh6h]

Just found this ! What a great young family! How did they cope with midges

[@DonC70]

You're a ginger lass, you should be fine! Midge don't bite gingers!(True fact) Anyway, hope you're all enjoying the beautiful Highlands and Lorne sausage is the king of the sausage!

[@joolzmurray5751]

Nonsense. I'm a ginge and they love me. That's why I don't do the west coast between June and October

[@yamalcantara9897]

Koda loves the beach ❤❤❤

[@TheJuicyVlog]

He does! :)

[@georginageertsema9689]

Amazing!! Finally (after watching your Scotland series) convinced my fiancee to do a campervan trip in Scotland🥹🙏!!! 😂

[@TheJuicyVlog]

amazing!! let us know how it goes!

[@margaretnicol3423]

Square sausages for square slices of bread! Logical!

[@christineduffy348]

They sell Lorne sausage in Iceland all over the UK

[@ScottishLureFishing2024]

its summer so geta dark alot later mate

[@christineduffy348]

First time watching your vlog,really enjoyed it

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Yay! Thank you!

[@alelievaristo2842]

I'm always looking forward to seeing Koda's flushed red cheeks, and today's vlog delivered so well with that 😚. Amazing views of Scotland continue..hope everything worked out fine with Lucy's nosebleeding.. maybe the cold weather, I don't know I live in a tropical country. Take care!

[@stepheneckersley3584]

Not Durness beach nuclear not allowed stay happy steve 😊😊

[@DCIROCK23]

I think the air is too dry for her, try to drink a lot of water and take it easy. If that doesn't work, she need to go in to get that fix asap.

[@markwilkie3677]

Scotland has an average humidity of 83% so I doubt very much its dry air to blame. I`d be looking at the water as water in areas of Peatland has a high PH, eg (acidic) the opposite of what you will find is Southern England where the water is Alkaline or chalky. Edited to add that here in the lowlands our water out the tap is PH7 which is neutral.

[@crimsonwizard2560]

Highland cows (heilan coos) were originally black. But some laird or whatever wanted them ginger or so.

[@mitchseries26]

Can you have Koda takeover the vlog? 😅 or at least give him some airtime? 😊😊😊

[@PapaandLolasadventures]

Come back to the Philippines. We miss you!!!

[@TheJuicyVlog]

never say never!

[@neilstevenson9839]

Watt a lovely family

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Thank you 😊

[@lourdesamosco993]

Koda you’re in Scotland , you’re a big boy now go home now here in your second home the Philippines 🇵🇭, GODBLESS your family Lucy and George

[@noborderswithbob3617]

You guys aren’t dressed for the outdoors never mind the north of Scotland. Kicking about in flip flops!

[@TheJuicyVlog]

good point!

[@susanyoung6635]

A very famous children's author lives in Aberdeen. Kimberlie Hamilton. She writes about famous cats and dogs. Tell her Susie from Texas says hi

[@ronaldregio]

Yea

[@spudbrook5760]

Iceland or farmfoods sell laurn sausage 👌😋😎

[@kerryannrooney4331]

Scotland ISN'T brutal 🙄 (what a header...) Maybe you were unlucky with the weather. The WHOLE of the UK has had a crap summer. Scotland is BEAUTIFUL 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheJuicyVlog]

The most beautiful place ever but also very brutal!😂 You’ll see in the video what we mean when we say this ☺️

[@kerryannrooney4331]

I did watch it. I never seen anything BRUTAL though 😂

[@davidlauder-qi5zv]

Well if you don't like it here there's a simple solution. Don't come back. We won't miss you. ​@@TheJuicyVlog

[@annabellicudine9087]

Seems like checking in to the five star hotel is over since you left Manila? No more eating to fancy restaurants and island hoping. I’m sure you miss it because it’s very expensive there not like when you’re in Manila your money conversion is a lot so you can do whatever you want and live like king and queen, plus the people in Manila treat people like you meaning tourist diffently.

[@TheJuicyVlog]

this is a very different trip, we love both sides of travel as you describe!☺️

[@andrewmcdonald6987]

Ha, Scotland is the most windy country in Europe 🌀

[@MarioRamas-tc9hr]

❤❤❤

[@gordonpeters5970]

Please get the nose bleeds checked out Lucy, love the videos and keep up the great work guys

[@TheJuicyVlog]

Thank you! Will do!

[@daniel.d2150]

Ps. Subscribed!

[@TheJuicyVlog]

thank you!

[@梶原アダライダ]

❤❤❤😘🙏

[@frankiefernandez9225]

Nice 💙👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@carmiprescott]

❤

[@penggai]

Love your music what is the title?

[@TheJuicyVlog]

which track in particular? :)

[@bryanevans5398]

Dry air nosebleeds ..Ugh...impossible to control

[@meglomania2001]

Ok for a short period. Wouldn't want to live in it for too long

[@neilstevenson9839]

Come back two use

[@crisjerickcruz6109]

😄

[@armanfortes993]

Can I have for free please

[@billybscotland7246]

How selfish, hire a larger van next time to include a soft play 😂

[@TheJuicyVlog]

😂

[@paolow1299]

I wish you would stop using the word Remote/ and terms like ( the middle of nowhere ) it's so patronising to the folk who live there .to them London's remote and in the middle of nowhere .

[@TheJuicyVlog]

never intended as patronising ☺️ I think by definition some of these places are certainly remote

[@drew2324]

U've obviously never visited because it can very much be described as remote and middle of nowhere and I live there.

[@scottishalwaysdixie1638]

Not only for yourself. But 2 your followers nose bleeds to tilt your head back with your thumb press hard above your nose your welcome

[@celticwarrior777]

You cause blod to hi into stomach doing that no tilting head vack

[@Tiptoptoon]

Your not selling this at all

[@ozzy8286]

Touring the Highlands is a total rip off

[@nildasabang-vo1ys]

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