The MOST BEAUTIFUL Beaches In Scotland!! - Isle of Harris Special - The Outer Hebrides - Ep70

Willie, Sarah and their dogs Jack Spaniels & new puppy, Nori, continue their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to a remote cottage on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of the Scottish Highlands.
In this episode, the Skye Lifers are setting sail across 'The Minch', travelling from Skye to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides - an archipelago of remote Scottish islands, each with their own breathtakingly beautiful scenery and fascinating history.
Nerves are running high amid high winds and the thought of taking our dogs on a ferry for the first time ever...will it be smooth sailing or a disastrous journey?!
Join us as we explore some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, in between wild Hebridean storms and discover some of the hidden history of the island.
Thanks for watching & see you in the next video!
Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori x
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[@livingtheskyelife]

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. Buy ‘These Old Walls’ here: williescott.bandcamp.com/track/these-old-walls 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 Dirty Secrets of Scotland Etsy Store: www.etsy.com/shop/DirtySecretsScot Sarah’s Etsy Store: shewalksshepaints.etsy.com 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 & Nori x

[@1dkappe]

Sorry to crap on Etsy after doing the same to Bandcamp, but this negative view of Etsy is a bit concerning. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ganbiGydp7t3nNUsi=0DzT2HdyfKscm8XY

[@andyttfn]

Scotland is the best place to live in the world ❤

[@SharonPadget]

If you don’t mind a lot of rain and cold weather. 😂

[@maggietaylor9475]

I can’t disagree with you there!

[@maggietaylor9475]

@@SharonPadgetwe live on the east coast and don’t get much rain and it’s been gorgeous these last few days!

[@stunews2903]

Would be even better without the SNP

[@SerendipitySoulFluidArt]

I absolutely love Sundays just because I get to see your Vlogs. I always look forward to your excursions, seeing the pups and the beautiful landscapes. It never hurts to be able to hear Willie play music and Sarah show her art. Today’s Vlog was no letdown! Gosh, what a beautiful place to live. I think it’s in my DNA, and I can’t wait to come and visit. I can still hear my great- grandmother speaking to me and telling me stories of the Hebrides when she was a girl. ❤ I know you had choppy water, but the beaches were well worth the trip. Much love and admiration coming your way from the Appalachian mountains in America! ❤ Jan

[@fairyacorn4854]

Best day of the week when Willie and Sarah are on here.

[@veronicashipley9123]

OMG! You two ☺. I spent most of the time crying through this vlog. Bittersweet. So many memories of Scotland with my beloved. Now he's gone, I know that I will probably never go back (I'm 71 and the driving would be too much for me on my own), So thank you for taking me back ... Terry spent some time on Harris and Lewis a few years ago with his caving club buddies, where hev was researching Harris Tweed. He collected Harris Tweed jackets over many years. Sending you both and the fur babies 🐶🐾, once again, love, light and Summer blessings. Take are of waxh other, youbare precious. xx

[@livingtheskyelife]

Hi Veronica! So glad you are enjoying the videos - we are glad they can bring back some happy memories for you 😊 xx

[@janmitchell641]

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️🇨🇦

[@thehighlandlife2023]

Sending love from Scotland. It’s a special place especially with added memories of loved ones x

[@beverlyzimmermann5868]

Lovely vlog for Sunday afternoon, for an old lady that no.longer travels🖐🇺🇸

[@dellamcconnochie]

Me too they provide a lovely break from every day life ❤

[@JanetMalone-kj9tq]

Agree

[@thehighlandlife2023]

That’s one of the reasons many people share on KZbin I think. It was a factor for me starting to share our adventures here in the far north of the Scottish highlands, to show people a part of the world not everyone gets to experience for real xx

[@fairyacorn4854]

Wonderful you take me to places I could never visit now I am old. I enjoy every minuet of your lovely scenic videos and you and your lovely boys. What a great little family you are.

[@LB-gr7gu]

The wind and rain at the sea shore for added effects.. love it .. what georgus scenery Thanks so much for taking us along.. Willie the music 💯 🎶!!

[@heatherw9084]

The best time on a Sunday is Living the Skye Life through your wonderful videos! ❤ Amazing scenery!

[@iansuehooper7542]

The views from the drone were quite stunning Willie, a small reminder of how the human race should make a serious effort to look after this planet. Watching the absolute joy that Jack and Norry had running along that beautiful beach and the pics of that eagle, made the video.Good effort Sarah, trying to outpace them!

[@melaniehoshall6942]

A sky so close you could reach up and touch it A visible expanse so deep you can inhale the scent of salt water and exhale all the way to the horizon. Two wildly happy dogs etch their joy on a clean slate of sand in a chaotic profusion of footprints. Thank you so much for bringing us along on your holiday!

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

St. Clements Church was so amazing to think it was built in the 1500s....so beautiful and in such great shape after all these years. Evidently a historical site that is well looked after by the island residents. We are so fortunate that you are willing to film for us and share with us your beautiful islands. They are always wonderful, no matter what the weather.

[@guadalupeknippen528]

Thank you for taking us on this beautiful trip. You two enrich my life so much by showing places that I otherwise wouldn't know. The knitted hat looks very good on Willie. When you were in the beautiful church I caught Jack Spaniels just posing for the camera. Please do a few of those close shots of him. He makes my heart melt when he makes his cute faces at the camera. I'm sure Nori will learn this once he calms down a little. They are lovely. 🌷🌿🐕🇺🇸

[@cliffboulton8763]

I'm 82 now and I spent my working life "exploring" the Motorways of the UK in Lorries. Do I envy you your life in the Islands? Of course I do!!! Never got round to visiting there and now learning what I've missed. Good luck to you, Jack & Ory. I hope the rest of your lives are great for you.

[@thehighlandlife2023]

KZbin is great for exploring places you may not get to in real life, one of the reasons we share videos on YT of our adventures here in the Scottish Highlands x

[@louiserayner2343]

Love, love, love the CalMac Ferries. My husband is originally from Scotland and we try to go back every two years from Canada. Done many a road trip and have used the ferries many times during our visits. I can confirm the mac & cheese is amazing.

[@thehighlandlife2023]

I am going to have to try the mac and cheese on the ferry next time. Although I don’t have sea legs so spend most of my time on the top deck trying not to be ill 🥴🤦‍♀️

[@hodgiehack59]

I am 71 but watching you two living the great life I envy you both enjoy your life’s together 🍀🍀

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

wowww what an absolutely stunning beach - and the footage unreal !! The boys are so lucky they're loving it :)

[@sallydattoli2143]

I was there 5 years ago, i want to go back forever! Being of scottish decent from both my parents, i felt so grounded when i was there. Thank you Willie, Sarah, Jack and Nori for another reminder of my deepest dream .

[@user-hz7uu9ht9f]

Even in questionable weather it is stunning…just stunning.

[@prwoolrich]

This is a truly wonderful video from you both. I am a firm believer that gratitude is a major factor towards contentment. Your lifestyle and outlook reflect a great appreciation of the beauty of the Scottish isles. Thank you for sharing your happiness in every way.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much - very kind and encouraging! 🙂

[@nevillemignot1681]

Many years ago we done a 4 day tour from Oban of the Hebrides, at the time Oban promoted itself as 'The Gateway to the Islands'. And one of our guides was a marine biogist who said the were surronded by the cleanest sea water in all of Europe, and he said this was because of the sort of 'reverse action' of the tides caused by the strong tidal flow between the islands that were so close together and the overall effect it had on whole area.

[@cjcarver6290]

Jack Spaniels and Nori are so blessed to go on adventures with you. I'm sure they slept well every night!

[@livingtheskyelife]

They did indeed!

[@knittingwoman]

Thank you I really enjoy your posts. They are just not long enough. Looking forward to next week.

[@marjane4344]

A beautiful cottage with en suite bath . The foggy mist from rain clouds shadowy hills very exhilarating. Ancient stones plus history of the area. just perfect vacation spots. We love the new hat. Buying local supports community and encourages more local goods.

[@priscillamontoya]

Thank you for taking us along on your at least partial vacation. It is very much appreciated. ❤

[@susanmclean798]

Oh my gosh-thank you so much for letting us tag along. Just stunning, and I have to say my eyes leaked a bit 😍

[@thehighlandlife2023]

Isle of Lewis and Harris are just stunning! We visited last September and were super lucky with the weather but even in a miserable day it’s stunning! The Highlands and Islands are special places for sure x

[@FranWhorton-of5ql]

All I can say is "WOW!" The view from the dunes was awesome. Nori and JCk were so loving it!

[@eldcar72]

Thanks Willie and Sara for taking us along on ur holiday, the scenery is so beautiful, and u can be proud of ur dogs, they behaved very well…

[@bgbaltuth]

Well it’s the Hebrides . It’s Scotland. I love it all. The coos were lovely and the sheep and lambs. Hope you got pictures ot paint. And the music is very very nice. Thank you again!

[@warwickhadfieldoam2195]

Camusdarach Beach in Morar is our favourite. We stayed in the cottage that was featured in the movie, Local Hero.

[@annehardy4329]

What a beautiful amazing place the beach, the rock formations I could live there. Willie's music just puts the icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing it with us

[@arkonite]

Happy Sunday everyone ❤

[@livingtheskyelife]

Happy Sunday indeed! 🎉

[@arkonite]

The pick up in front of you at the ferry was from Northern Ireland 😁 wasn't me sadly 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnbrown3951]

Luskentyre has to be one of the most beautiful beaches and landscape in the world and at low tide when the sea disappears or seems to and there is a vast expanse of sand it is almost magical. I once had a picnic on that beach on the August Bank Holiday and we had the whole place to ourselves. In the two years I lived there it never ceased to amaze me. Harris really is a stunning place to visit and explore.

[@heatherlaird-mcleod3271]

Isle of Harris is ruggard & isolated that's for sure. I believe there's a family there that have been making beautiful Harris tartan wools out of those sheep you passed for a few generations. Willie some music with the Viking boats drumming suits Harris.

[@carolashburn274]

What a blessing to be able to go and experience this beautiful place. You have done an exceptional job with the camera work. You both are so talented and Jack and Nori sure can move with energy and enthusiasm. Bravo Willie and Sarah. Looking forward to seeing your next video. ❤❤❤😊

[@kady5398]

Love the camera footage, epically beautiful and I love Willie’s music playing in the background. Perfect!

[@janetgorman3690]

omg the Isle of Harris is stunning! Those beaches are incredible.

[@amandabell8827]

Beautiful video! I loved that church with the stunning carving. The Clan McLeod.....I know what film I will be watching tonight 😁💗 x

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Such happy dogs!

[@susanhayirli8474]

What a lovely place to take your boys...

[@readingbytheriver5752]

Thank you for a little trip. Looking forward to next week's trip. As always the pups are great fun. have a good week.

[@suedale1865]

Thank you for sharing your lovely holiday in Harris & doing all the walking for me

[@carolyns9687]

What incredible scenery❤ Absolutely beautiful ❣️ Thank you SO MUCH for taking us along on your vacation ❤

[@chucks_88]

Amazing video and the beaches on the Isle Of Harris are simply stunning. I do feel I was born in the wrong part of the world. Now I can't wait for next weeks video. ❤

[@elizabethheatley22]

Hi guys! Just catching up on your Harris trip now. Oh my ! It is so stunning I cried with homesickness even though I’ve never actually visited this particular island. The cinematography was fantastic, and along with Willie’s wonderful music, it is definitely one of your best videos. The pups were also in heaven. Didn’t want it to end. Just beautiful. Well done!

[@hanneliewiese3477]

I just love the song Mountain Top ... love it.

[@stacey8096]

I thoroughly enjoyed the entire episode, as I spent much of last August in the Outer Hebrides. I found myself with tears with your Luskentyre footage. We were there, and it ranks right up there with the Caribbean beaches I have visited. The dark brooding clouds with sun shining through made for stunning vacation photos for us. We did, however, have to make a mad dash back to the vehicle just as you did on the previous beach! I’ve been many places, but Scotland captured my heart like no other, and I can’t wait to go back.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!! So glad we could bring back some lovely memories for you 😊

[@davidwelch6796]

I can't decide whether the fleeces looks best on the sheep or in Harris tweed jackets. Lovely to see your joyful holiday that does not depend on spending loads of money in flashy yet tawdry tourist attractions. I think you chose wisely.

[@avidviewer1]

Thanks for another really great video. They just get better and better. Those two big boys or girls giving you the evil eye on the way to the first beach would make a lovely painting to add to my framed collection, Sarah. Please. *Please* (again). And I'll be straight on to Bandcamp for Open Space and Epic Landscape to add to my music collection as soon as they appear, Willie. Thanks always! #JackandNoriarefab

[@clindsay8362]

It's great to see this island up close! Thank you for the happy tour 💜

[@user-pq1kl8zd6c]

Thank you for sharing such beautiful scenery on your trip to Harris. I'd so like to visit Skye and Lewis myself, can't wait for next week's episode ❤❤

[@christineduffy348]

Harris looks really beautiful ❤️

[@kazcre8s]

I feel like I've been on a week's holiday! Thanks guys x

[@BeverleyButterfly]

Such a beautiful place and a really lovely holiday! I love visiting these places with you. So glad the dogs were good on the ferry for you too xx

[@LoreeG82]

Love Harris and the calmac and cheese. Good choice 😀

[@laviniawoollard2223]

Awesome adventure/holidays..absolutely beautiful..rain, hail or sunshine, just like the eastern coast of Australia with the hail..😂

[@andykeeble1]

We visited Harris and Lewis a couple of years ago and found the church at Rodel. What an amazing building and so much history. I don't know if you are aware but the island opposite the beach at Luskentyre is Taransay which was where Ben Fogle appeared in the TV series Castaway. We have just come back from a week on Benbecula and the Uists. The beaches were amazing and one location which blew us away was Eriskay. Well worth a visit whenever you fancy a change of scenery.

[@KarlGillcrist]

Now that's what I needed after a busy day of working on my parents house a relaxing and beautiful video from Willie and Sarah and Jack and Nori....from weather extremes to stunning scenery the outer Hebrides does not disappoint...the boys really know how to enjoy the beach....looking forward to next week...Karl from eastern Canada...Happy Victoria day weekend👑👑👑

[@doloresandruchow9502]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful holiday with us Sarah and willie your pups are s well behaved hugs to you guys

[@lydiaross2554]

Willie, love your music. Loved the clan gravestones in the Hebrides church.

[@user-dm4vq3jb6b]

An absolutely great video again! Really enjoyed watching everything about your fab holiday! The dogs behaved exceptionally well also , which was great bonus! Lovely to see more of the island! 👍😁

[@patriciamoore6492]

I loved watching this! I cried! I explored those beaches and St. Clements in Rodel on my solo trip in April. I too went to Dun Carloway but didn't climb up because of an injured leg. I am planning a return for 5 nights rather than the previous 4. This will be again in mid April. Thank you for this happy beautiful video.

[@andypotts8062]

Really enjoyed the trip to Harris....the boys really behaved well and enjoyed the beaches...many thanks for showing the beautiful scenery...its good to know there are some good coffee places.... Looking forward to the Lewis video. Many thanks and best wishes.

[@alanalynk8067]

What an absolutely stunning beach! Amazing!

[@bruceludwick8200]

Great video. Beautiful scenery and beaches. Nori is really growing!

[@randomjasmicisrandom]

Those were some of your best ever bloopers!

[@heatherd3660]

Thank you for taking us along! Those beaches are amazing!

[@MyChannel-di2ho]

Amazing place, and I love the new hat!!! 😎😀

[@berilmurray9879]

What a great video, gorgeous scenery, and the dogs were so well behaved!!

[@bernadetteoconnor3666]

Thanks Sarah, Willie, Jack & Noiri for taking us a long on your adventure on the Isle of Harris It looks amazing ❤

[@robreid1696]

Omg!!! Amazing, superb, stunning,.. Beautiful... The footage ain't bad also.. Wonderful.. Been in the Harris Church did you see the templar grave stones?.. Looks fantastic you guys been an absolute joy, look how far you have all come..!!!.. It's the mustard. Thank you. Xx👍👍😁😁💃💃💃

[@cathryng3849]

Nori has gotten so big!

[@robyn7287]

Great change of scenery, beautiful area and you look like you’re enjoying it all.

[@lauradompe5830]

What fun! Thanks for taking us along.

[@brendashelonko2149]

I would love to buy a soundtrack that had long stretches of the sound of the sea along that beautiful huge beach!

[@beatricethomas3056]

Many years ago, 1967, my sister and I spent one day n Lewis. I grew up hearing about how my Stewart ancestors left for the New World from Srornoway. For some reason, long forgotten, long forgotten, I HAD to take a boat ride. Thee fisherman who took us thought I was totally mad, and it poured buckets the whole day! But it was fun. I only wish we could have spent more time there. So I am enjoying your and the puppies’ escapades thoroughly which a dose of envy. Thank you so much for sharing sharing them! PS I live in the Hudson Vally, just north of NewYork City. Not quite the Hebrides, but the best I can do at this stage of my life!! 💕🌷 Forgive the typos and repetitions. It’s called a senior moment! 9i’m 79 with vision issues!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Hi Beatrice! So glad you’re enjoying the videos and that they can bring back some nice memories 😊👍

[@Dore60]

That looks like a great place. Looking forward to next week's.👍

[@barbaradavie150]

Oh I absolutely loved this episode! I'll be sending a link to my friend who is a direct descendent of Flora McCloud (I think) of Skye. I loved seeing the dogs (and both of you) enjoying the absolute freedom of running on the beaches. I hope you can get to the Harris Tweed place, if such a thing still exists. Such a beautiful happy episode.

[@christinedelfino5322]

It’s so nice to see you both enjoying a getaway with the boys. ❤

[@HaggisLite]

reminds me of my honeymoon where we went camping, mostly on Horgabost beach. First night was paradise, went to sleep in glorious sunshine and woke in the middle of the night in the midst of a horrible storm. Memorable in many ways :)

[@thehighlandlife2023]

Horgabost beach is lovely! How lovely to spend your honeymoon camping there. Always changeable the weather though but as you said fond memories x

[@debbieb9829]

That was a really lovely video! You put it together so well with all the beautiful scenery shots. Loving your music Willie! It blends so nicely with your video. Your woofers had a great time and I expect they slept really well at the end of those fab days zooming around on the beaches! You guys are living the dream! Keep doing what lights you up and Sparkle On! 🤩✨💖

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahh thanks so much!! We had an amazing time and can’t wait to share the rest of the trip with you all 😊 Safe to say, we all slept very week each night!

[@carolynmartin5336]

Another wonderful video showing a stunning location, beautifully filmed and produced, thank you.❤❤❤ My now watches with me and doesn't miss an episode 😊

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Love this video. Don’t like ferries, Sarah? Looks like a great ferry to me! Food looked great! The sea looks cold. What a lovely cottage! Gorgeous when the sun shines! Changeable weather seems to go with northern isles! Great shop! Nice haul of goodies! Absolutely amazing. The music is fitting. Love exploring. I think the pups love it as well. What a beautiful beach! I think this is a place where you can experience four seasons in five hours! Your idea of a holiday suits me to a T!! Thank you for sharing your adventures!!

[@maggietaylor9475]

Perhaps she’s like me - loves the ferries but not the seas they travel on, especially when they’re rough 🤢

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahaha I love ferries! They are probably my favourite way to travel 😊 We’ve just never done it with the dogs before, so I was a bit nervous for them!

[@hanneliewiese3477]

Gosh it is sooo beautiful on that island. The beaches are so lonely and stretches for miles. What fun with your lovely dogs ❤

[@terrimckeighen7154]

Wow! That beach was amazing! Glad you had a great vacation!

[@brownad63]

Great video thanks. I’m counting down days to my trip to Isle of Mull. Scotland’s got the best scenery

[@melaniehoshall6942]

I watched it again. The drone footage with the sound of the sea and then the Epic Landscape music (I loved the primal drumbeat - was it a baurahn?), it's a real feast for the senses!

[@elizabethdunn1466]

Willie. I love your music. It's perfect for your video! Sara I hope we see some cards with seals in your Etsy store@

[@junesemple]

Absolutely fabulous! And the music was great.

[@fionasharp595]

We went to that lovely shop in Leverburgh too 😀 loved the exhibition upstairs

[@heatherellis5691]

Love love love your videos. So much fun with lots of info. You radiate life. Thank you xx

[@mandypritchard8278]

The scenery is super stunning, my kind of holiday, no peeps 😊, great video guys.

[@22Gonehunting]

Love your videos and seeing the amazing scenery and of course the 2 spaniels ❤

[@wingnut1690]

The music is so beautiful and so fitting for this video

[@craigmarsh3221]

Hi absolutely stunning views i am so very jealous your two dog are lovely 😊

[@pamthomas-wo9du]

Another fantastic video!!!! Willie's impersonation was spot on, I thought I was watching an seal documentary. The Isle of Harris is very picturesque. Thanks for taking us with you on your vacation. Hugs to you both and the pups! 🐑🐏🦭 🐕🏖

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

The beaches in the Outer Hebrides don’t seem to be of this earth. I would love to go there… the farthest I’ve been is on Skye. Looks like a great wee vacation for you! Cheers, and ATB!

[@sephanisbetartist5213]

Really enjoyed this one... Thankx for your music Willie, loved knowing the titles!

[@tashjab5693]

Epic episode guys! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute 💜

[@jonlilley2832]

What a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing!

[@nicolab5313]

Ohhh I would love to try the Licorice mustard! 😋