The Truth About Scotland Vanlife

[@TravelBeans]

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[@LITSGARAGE]

Hey Beans!! New to the channel and loving it from here in South Carolina in the states!! Been following yall for about 2 weeks now and love yall !! How is Noah ?!

[@mielubland]

Isle of Arran, but make sure you don't end up there on a weekend and in need for gas... :)

[@rainsofhealing]

I’m a little late, but CONGRATULATIONS on 300K BEANS FAMILY!!! 🎉🎊💯🎈🌿😻🥰👍🔥

[@rainsofhealing]

@@LITSGARAGE hi 👋 glad your here! The Beans are awesome. I highly recommend watching their previous videos if you ever have the time. They don’t disappoint! Especially the one where their camper van/RV caught on fire (a year or two ago), and the ones about that. They are blessed to be alive! Blessings to you!

[@siphonsnob]

I would love to see travellers featuring the Scottish Borders region

[@nk53nxg]

The problem with rural Scotland, especially rural areas is that infrastructure does not exist to support heavy tourist footfall. Especially when catering for touring caravans and motor homes, this is a big issue as people spoil the landscape and dump bags of rubbish, the worst is people emptying there sewage cassettes in the ditch at lay-bys from caravans and motor homes. I noticed this driving to Inverness from Aberdeen where I live and pulling over for a break, the stench of pee and poop was horrendous, this was never an issue 5 years ago and unheard of but a problem now. This is why travellers or tourists may come across hostility and anger from locals, especially those who do not benefit from tourism. Also low population density areas or very wild appearing places are that way because they are actually quite brutal environments at certain times of the year and not suitable for large scale human habitation. However, the kind of people who have grown up and live in these places tend to be quite hardy themselves and may not take to disrespect towards the environment they are from and know from outsiders. Most people in the Highlands are friendly and accomodating, and will help if you are stuck or stranded. I will also add that infrastructure improvements are always reactive not proactive from the local authorities or government, and maybe people would not litter or act in a disrespectful way if facilities were made available to empty waste cassettes and dispose of waste. The issue again is the area covered with low population density, Highland council area is bigger than Wales or Belgium and because of the geography and topography quite challenging to serve and support travellers. All I can say is that if you are travelling in Scotland do your research first, and prepare for the places you are going. For example, the largest settlement on the entire North West Coast of the Highlands is Ullapool, it has a native population of only around 1500 to 2000 people, and this is the largest settlement for hundreds of square miles??? Think where you are going, and plan ahead, where can I get fresh water and supplies, where can I dispose of waste. Never dump your rubbish or sewage ANYWHERE it should not be. I live in NE Scotland close to the Cairngorms which thankfully is a little better served and can cater for tourists far better. Thanks for the videos.

[@thehighlandlife2023]

Totally agree as someone who lives in the rural highlands! The infrastructure isn’t here for the amount of vans and people who visit x

[@cheryllundholm8779]

I totally agree! And, this goes for everywhere, where the infrastructure isn't there for van travelers. I wouldn't think of dumping trash etc., if I were driving my car and traveling!

[@levt2156]

I completely agree. What a beautiful, wild, and rugged country. Precisely why so many people want to tour around. Like you said, however, your country should be treated with respect and courtesy. I'll never understand why some people have so much disregard as to leave trash behind. It just really boggles my mind.

[@marlarkin1090]

Is why I always visit out of season as it's rare I can't get into a campsite a couple of times a week to service the van. A large majority of vans I see around Scotland are hired motorhomes and I feel the renter's should educate the hirers on van life etiquette. Also.some.of the vans are way too big for highland roads . The van designers also need to install bigger toilet cassettes in their vehicles. I see people emptying a cassette from 5 berth unit the same size as mine in a 2 berth. Also tell the renter's to try and hang on and use public loos then your cassette won't fill up so quick . Thinking about infrastructure, maybe some more popular places could set up van service points. I'd be happy to pay say £5+ for an empty and water top up. Hell that's just over the price of a pint! But it means if campsites are full then you've still got options.

[@richardsracingmad]

That shut them up❤

[@markgraham3201]

Thanks guys; for the amazing praise you heap upon Scotland and its' people. I was born in Edinburgh, but have lived in NE Scotland for most of my life and I never tire of the beauty and friendliness of my wonderful home country. Like you say, Scotland is a relatively small country but it is so concentrated with so many beautiful and amazing aspects - many of which you have captured in this video. Thankyou for promoting Scotland to the world and when you leave, haste ye back !!! Safe travels. 🥰

[@DaveBrandt96]

For the record kids, I love every one of your videos and have for some time, My wife and I are both Yanks but I lived in the UK at RAF Chelveston in North Hamptonshire for a year and then in Huntingdonshire for another year where I met and married the love of my life, a young American lady whose father was, as I was, in the USAF. The difference was that I was enlisted, and her father was an Officer. The long and the short of it is, we were married on August 2nd, 1960, and remained married until, sadly, she passed on November 1st, 2023, eighty-three years to the day after her birth in Champaign, Illinois on November 1st, 1940. During our lives, we were able to make several visits from the States to Scotland and loved every second of our time there, spending much of our time in and around Stirling, and Edinburgh with many other side trips into the countryside. I will miss it for the balance of my life, As I have said many times, when I am in the UK, I am never homesick for the US but when I am in the US, I am always homesick for the UK!

[@4WhatItsWorth]

I am so very sorry about your wife's passing. Over sixty three years together and then to have lost her so recently (and on her birthday). I can't imagine. I've been with my husband since I was 15 and we've been together almost 24 years. His love and companionship are all I've ever known and to lose him would be like a part of my soul is missing. I'm glad you shared that wonderful time together with your wife and my heart is heavy for your loss now. I hope you are surrounded by love and support during this difficult time.

[@DaveBrandt96]

Thank you so much for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated. Losing a spouse is never easy and it is particularly difficult I feel after all of these years. I have been married for 66% of my life and am having a challenging time adjusting. Oh well, as I always say, getting old is not for sissies.

[@anitahickson7456]

Bagpipes. Many years ago my family lived overseas for my Dad's work, we were in a small remote expatriate township overlooking a large(ish) lake. Being tropical many of us left the windows/doors open much of the time. (Painting a word picture here). Anyway one lovely clear warm night there was a power outage, and before most of the residents could scramble for candles etc, one of the guys (I don't know how many of us knew he played) grabbed his bagpipes and played a couple of tunes, standing on the porch in just the moonlight. The air was still and the hauntingly beautiful sounds echoed across the lake. It brought me, and many others I'm sure, to tears. I have loved the pipes ever since - altogether magical. When the lights came back on he put his pipes away, and I at least was left with a rather large lump in my throat.

[@Mel.H_]

That sounds beautiful ❤

[@anitahickson7456]

It was! 💝

[@davidfacktor648]

I traveled from the USA to Scotland this spring with my grandkids and loved it. I told my kids that I can’t wait to go back and rent a van to travel for a few weeks.

[@Bel-ej9go]

I can’t wait to travel around Scotland, my small camper and my dog. Stunning Country. ❤

[@sarah-phillips]

We totally agree! Scotland is incredible! I also appreciated your video about van life in Scotland. It's so beautiful and so many people want to visit but are totally rude and disregard that this is a place where people live. I appreciate you bringing it to people's attention and I took it as "hey, Scotland and its people are wonderful but they've had awful people come through so they're understandably suspicious of people who roll up in a camper van so respect where you are."

[@debbydhill]

I adore Scotland and would live there in a heartbeat. The first time I visited, I felt I had come home. I love the bagpipes, they are tragically beautiful.

[@patriciamoore6492]

I'm so glad you did this positive video about my Scotland. I lived in Ayr in the mid to late 80s in our house on the sea and return annually, having fallen in love with the western Highlands and islands in 2015. Your previous video saying how Scotland hates you, etc., and banging on about bad weather made me sad. It also added to a negative opinion others seem to have. I began watching you when you were exploring part of the NC500 and you were loving it. I had not yet been to that part of Scotland. Last year I went and had daily rain, some of it sideways, with lovely breaks to clearer weather when I explored Smoo Cave At age 70 I did the Whaligoe Steps. It was rainy and windy at first then just windy, so I had even more of a challenge. But I did it! Thank you for this long advert of positivity on Scotland. It's deserved. 😊❤

[@stum8374]

They are only putting us off so they can drive NC500 etc in peace 😂😂😂

[@dianeyoung2914]

After their previous video that you mention here, I did see a video from someone who was complaining and insinuating that the Beans had faked it and used staged pictures showing someone being hostile to them. I was very quick to go on and comment that they couldn't use a realistic photo, they were simply making their point which was a valid point. Many others have talked about the hostility to campervanners and often as mentioned it is for good reason, irresponsible people who don't care about the countryside and keeping it clean. (The same can be said for some gypsies/travellers giving others a bad name) but it is clear from this video how much they really love Scotland and in my opinion, this does a lot for promoting it.

[@doreenmaclauchlan6697]

I love Scotland and have visited four times from Canada. I love the bagpipes, they always make me cry! Usually heard outside at funerals and weddings, ceremonies, or small pipes in a pub. Best of Scotland must include textiles- sheep, wool, spinning, knitting, weaving. Orkney and Shetland are wonderful.

[@sharonm9267]

Your pronunciation of “loch” was spot on Alex 😊❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TravelBeans]

Hurrah! Thank you! 🙌

[@MikeDailly]

@@TravelBeans Yes! You do say it like your clearing your throat! 😂

[@TarrelScot]

Speaking as a Highland resident this was a great overview of what to see and do. You’ve definitely picked up on the most rewarding reasons to come, and it’s great that you have taken the time to explore and understand the country rather than just rushing from one Instagram spot to another. If you want to get confused about pronunciation, take a trip on the Caledonian Canal. There you’ll encounter both locks and lochs!😂 Oh, and we don’t really talk about “bagpipes”, just “pipes”. Our town pipe band plays on the high street on Friday evenings during the summer and loads of local people come out to watch and support. Many of them will have family members in the band. It’s very much part of the culture, as is the whole trad music scene. Many children have the opportunity to learn and perform on traditional instruments like the fiddle, whistle and accordion through school. I think you guys are reflective of the types of visitors that have been welcomed in the Highlands for many decades; those who have an affinity and appreciation for all the things that Scotland has to offer. Very different from those who come up and “do” the NC 500 just because KZbin tells them to.

[@anguscampbell5901]

I think this is what's known as a non-apology apology...

[@nebraskadawn]

Scotland is the number 1 place I need to visit on my bucket list. It looks stunning. I am loving this. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@coleengoodell7523]

Thank you for this comprehensive tour of Scotland and for sharing the beauty there is to behold there. It's stunning. I can see why you fell in love with it.

[@SI-vb7hd]

On the Northern lights, they are pretty common in the North of Scotland and the North East in particular is one of the better places to see them as it tends to be a lot less cloudy than the west coast (or central Scotland). Also Aberdeen harbour is genuinely one of the best places to see dolphins, they hang around there and can be seen multiple times a week.

[@shirleyyell7564]

Being half Scottish, this video made my heart sing. AND I love bagpipes ..Also Scottish country dancing.. we always danced reels on Old Year's Night ..including the Eightsome and Strip the Willow..such fun!

[@petradegraaff1210]

I love this edition where you definitely give us the best intro to Scotland! Giving us the best idea ever for next years holiday 👌👌

[@lornathomson266]

You’ll find people often have a piper at weddings or funerals, not just on the streets entertaining tourists! Listen to Highland Cathedral for an emotive experience. It was played at my dad’s funeral and I can’t listen to it now without shedding a tear.

[@SetCCC]

They were played at my dad's funeral too

[@Bb14029]

I’m in the states, but a lot of my ancestry is from the Inverness area. I traveled all over Scotland in the 80’s and fell in love with the country. My favorite spot was Pennan on the NE coast. Absolutely beautiful area!

[@RowanParker]

I'd definitely recommend the Outer Hebrides. We've done all the islands from south to north from Barra to Stornoway twice and it's really great. Harris especially is something else!

[@debbieguy173]

My husband and I love bagpipes music. We also live the fact that many people don't care for it and we have weaponized playing it loudly to obnoxious people who want to share their music...even louder...with the nearby world. Especially when camping in a state or national park in the USA. 😎

[@TravelBeans]

😂 oh my goodness this is BRILLIANT! Thanks for the laugh! 🙌

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Beautiful scenery! My 4x great grandfather was from Scotland then he moved to Ireland. Haven’t really done much with genealogy. Your pictures are so beautiful. Never knew it had those beautiful waterfalls. Never having been out of the states it is amazing to see the places you’ve been. Just got my passport and with luck will be in Ireland in May for my son’s wedding!

[@LucieH1987]

Love your videos! I’m Scottish and love seeing tourist visiting and loving it here just as much as I do. Your bang on when you say it’s just a few bad eggs but please be mindful not to tar all locals with the same brush too! Most Scottish natives are friendly and welcoming, it’s usually those who have moved here for retirement etc that give all the hate. Keep doing what your doing ❤

[@beeveedee9355]

Scotland. One of my fave places. Spent a month there in '97 and have wanted to get back ever since.

[@yvonnecanham5662]

Just thinking about arranging a solo (+doggy) to Scotland, watched your Vid and it's a deffo - Thank you love your vids xx stay safe xx

[@bernedicte5860]

Been to Scotland in 2017. And absolutely loved it. I do need to go back. One of my highlights was the "Harry Potte train" as i wasn't driving and been able to see awesome sceneries away from the roads

[@Glyn69]

Fabulous video , I'm from England now and live in Asia, but when I return for a holiday, Scotland will be on my list to visit again . Having been lucky enough to visit Scotland with my job and travel to all parts during the past 40 plus years before retirement, I can't speak highly enough of Speyside and its people. A brilliant area to visit

[@christinemurphy7204]

Loved your recommendations!!! Fantastic! Thank you! I agree- people need to take care of how they travel in these small countries.

[@queenieb61]

Was lucky enough to travel in Scotland in the late 90’s. Warm people, beautiful countryside, the pub food💗driving into Oban, seeing so many historical sites, would revisit in a heartbeat.

[@joanneclifford82]

I'd definitely recommend the Orkney Islands. From the neolithic skara brae as you eluded to . To plane ruins from the war, old bunker Italian churches, stone circles, and honestly just lovely people . And they all just seem so talented. some beautifully made things for sale there!

[@ngaerethomson9010]

In 2009 my partner and I traveled around Scotland and the UK in an old camper van we bought in the UK. Scotland is very beautiful and a lot of the scenery was very similar to places in New Zealand where we are from. I couldnt get over the history of very old countries, and the quaint houses, cottages etc. Everyone in the UK asked us where in "Australia" we came from!!!!

[@paulinewilson613]

What an amazing place Scotland appears to be, I just loved seeing all the beautiful scenery and villages you went to. Stay safe & happy travels xxx

[@moonbug2266]

Love the bagpipes! Listen to them play Amazing Grace at dusk on a foggy day. Just amazing.

[@philiplee658]

I did the NE500 autumn last year and took the time to go onto the Orkney’s it was amazing well worth a visit. You need at least 2 weeks to explore

[@NyreeAlana]

I do love the bagpipes, not only the the Scottish, but also other variations from other places. The Scottish bagpipes wre quite loud, so best listened to in open air situations. Admittedly, I think anyone would struggle to listen to someone who has just started learning 😅 Lovely sum up of your experiences in Scotland so far, it really does seem incredibly beautiful! 💚

[@thehighlandlife2023]

I definitely prefer this video! All these reasons are why we moved to the remote Highlands and currently sharing our adventures on my wee YT channel. Inspired by bloggers like you guys. I thought I’d share the joys of actually living in rural Scotland not just visiting xxx

[@deborahbooth2613]

Hi Beans. Loved this vlog. It was lovely to see some of your recommendations, especially with Scotland being so vast. A great help. ❤xx

[@rey-yac]

The part about the mountains in Scotland once being a part of the American Appalachian mountains is very interesting. In America a lot of Scots settled in the Appalachian mountains especially South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee since it reminded them of the Highlands where they were from. Scotland has always been on my bucket list since my ancestors are from there.

[@genesiesky3756]

I think this is one of my favorite videos of yours. Makes me think that I missed a lot when I toured Scotland.

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

Love the bag pipes…. You two are funny!❤

[@waltermcphee3787]

The Pibroch competition on the side of a loch at a highland games was a magical experience, try listening to pipeline on radio Scotland.

[@maurawhelan3530]

So wonderful how animated you both are speaking of Scotland…it’s on my list now! Take care

[@MrJayscinema]

The negative video was actually about the bad van lifers not Scotland itself really. Didn’t comment on that other persons video as it would have helped their channel 😂. But wish people would leave their opinions to themselves. It’s the internet. If you don’t like it don’t watch it. Love you guys. Keep doing what you’re doing. There’s also always positives and negatives to anywhere! No point pretending otherwise.

[@Doesnotcare12]

Nice opinion.

[@MrJayscinema]

@@Doesnotcare12 🤣🤣

[@laurenharris8917]

Love this well said 👏

[@audreymurray4375]

Awesome video, bagpipe music is the best it stirs the sole makes you feel you could great. Guess that is why they led the way in many great battles. Born in Scotland so I grew up with the wonderful place❤

[@wendygreig9538]

You got the pronunciation of ‘Loch’ spot on Alex🎉😁

[@TravelBeans]

🎉🎉🎉😃

[@becorations1]

Outlander put Scotland on my list! I live in Las Vegas, which has its own beauty, but I grew up in Ohio and do miss the green. Scotland has plenty of that!! Love your videos so much. Love to the 3 Beans!

[@TravelBeans]

So happy to hear it’s on your list! Yes it’s such a gorgeous, green place 🥰 We’ve not made it to Ohio yet but definitely plan to! Thanks so much for watching and for the lovely comment 🙏💛

[@larshudgins]

If you're into geology, a trip to Staffa is a must, and the Isle of Iona is right next door. Both a must visit (though I'm a little biased, as I live there).

[@ernestmccutcheon9576]

Hey, enjoyed your recap. Thanks for the great images. This summer (June- July) I spent 6 weeks in Scotland and really enjoyed it. The waterfall you mentioned was incredible and was one of many highlights of the visit. I stayed at a beach that really did look like something from the tropics. I did get to enjoy the midges. The buggers were able to get through the window screens. The view after the hike up past the Old Man of Storr almost made me cry because it was so beautiful. I didn‘t have any negative experience with the Scots, quite the opposite. Most were extremely relaxed and the countyside really gave out an extremely peaceful vibe. It wasn‘t that last time that I visited there! (But please tell everyone it was awful and they should stay away!)

[@TravelBeans]

The Old Man of Store hike really is awe inspiring isn’t it! I also love that we feel we’ve only scratched the surface of what there is to see in Scotland.. 🥰

[@nanchu81]

Loved this video guys, all your insights and takes aways … Scotland is such a beautiful country and can’t wait to be back and keep exploring it! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TheKlh54]

Emma you look so beautiful! Alex your background info wherever y'all visit makes me feel as if I know each place. Cute couple. Cute new parents. Love your baby boy, Noah. Happy travels😊

[@GilbertManse]

We really enjoyed our campervan trip in Scotland. You've hit the description of the country perfectly! I have been loads of times and my only advice to anyone who asks is... avoid the midge season!!!!

[@u2cancatchme]

You're awesome and its wonderful to see two real personalities together!❤😊 A wonderful combination. Great atmosphere, awesome adventures and view's.❤

[@TravelBeans]

Aw thanks you ❤️🙏

[@EvanandLemon]

THANK YOU for this video! We are planning on spending some time in Scotland this spring and this is a very helpful video☺️

[@brentross9233]

Enjoying the Scotland series. Once you get outside the golden circle area, Iceland can be desolate, but magnificent. The scenery is amazing, like Yellowstone, but all over the entire country. We did a van there for 12 incredible days

[@myeviltwin666]

Another great video, Beans! As to your question about people liking or disliking bagpipes: I compare bagpipes to olives; some people love it, others can't stand it at all. I for myself enjoy both in moderation.

[@VanVenturesUK]

Wow! Imagine our surprise when we went to watch your latest video to see our website featuring at the start.

[@wolfeyez77]

Hi guys, another banger video :) Alex, I've got to say you've given me hope. I can barely stand seafood (beyond fish & chips), and didn't enjoy the thought of being around so much of it when I don't care to eat it. Or even the possibility of having a hard time finding non-seafood in some areas! But your saying that you essentially felt the same makes me feel hopeful, thank you!

[@LoveLivingLoveNow]

Wow, tourism Scotland should sponsor you Beans! So wonderful. Never had a big desire to travel in Scotland, but now I'm definitely adding it to my bucket list.

[@belindapoplin5439]

Those aerials are absolutely breathtaking 😮❤

[@ColinCadden]

You need to add the Outer Hebrides to your plans. Late May/early June. It has all the things you like about Scotland plus the best of Gaelic culture. I'm lucky enough to live in Aviemore with all of the Cairngorms on my doorstep but treasure my visits to Uist especially.

[@sheilajoseph9953]

I love the scenery in Scotland, reminds me of avatar, magical, mystical. 💚

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting experience friend

[@dmw2909]

You will start to appreciate a get teary about brass bands, bag pipes and military bands in your fifties.......take it from one who knows its scary, never thought it would happen to me but it did....long time yet for you both. Love to you 3, love the vlogs, wow noah growing so quick, he is gorgeous. ❤

[@vickiesiemon8764]

I am so excited when I see you have put out a new video. I miss you guys in the times between. Scotland would be a dream come true for me but I've never been out of the U.S. You guys are living my dream life! I'd do the van life in a heartbeat if I could. I know it's challenging to travel with a baby but I'm so happy you have continued making trips and posting videos. Heck I would watch you two together if you just did a video of you sitting in your home - LOL.

[@TravelBeans]

Aw thanks so much Vickie! 🙏💛 We’re so pleased to hear you enjoy our videos so much! We love making them 🥰

[@aljones9412]

Really enjoyed this video you have shown Scotland as it really is Beautiful. And where ever anyone goes you can meet the odd person that does not like Vans / Motorhomes . Thank you for a great Video .

[@kenhindes5487]

I so love watching your videos. I’ve been following you since you met up with Eric and Allyson from “The Endless Adventure”, in (I think) the Philippines. Anyway, since you enjoyed Scotland as much as you did, I would really encourage you to check out spending some time in Oregon while you are in the US. We have an amazing variety of landscapes-much of the western part of the state is very much like Scotland. The Oregon coast is just spectacular, but the topography goes from temperate forests in the west, the verdant Willamette Valley,( a major agricultural area where we have world famous Pinot noir wine, and produce 99% of the hazelnuts in the US), to hight desert in the eastern 2/3 of the state. The Columbia River Gorge is a National Scenic Area with over 100 waterfalls, and the Columbia River (one of the major river systems of the US) goes from the Pacific Ocean through the largest city, Portland, and on to the high (3,000’ elevation) desert of Eastern Oregon cattle and wheat ranch country.

[@TravelBeans]

This is so nice to hear as Oregon has been high on our travel wish list for a while now! Can’t wait to go there! 🤩 Thanks so much for watching and sticking wish us for so long! 😊🙏

[@stevo728822]

If you haven't done it, I would suggest you take your van on a tour of north east France, visiting the battlefields of WW1. Also Metz where the French army was besieged in the Franco-German war of 1870 and where they have kayaking championships on the river. Verdun, Vimy Ridge, Notre Dame de Lorette, Pozieres, Albert all have grand and shocking memorials to the death toll of WW1. The fortress at Verdun is like life after an apocalypse. And the River Somme is beautiful with its many channels and wooded islands.

[@DarleneArsenault]

Another great video. If you ever come to Canada, check out Nova Scotia (New Scotland), especially Cape Breton. We have everything Scotland has, and in my opinion, maybe a bit more. 🇨🇦

[@maggivic]

We had bagpipes at my mom's funeral. It has a lovely somber sound.

[@shelleylynn3033]

I LOVE a good story, and the Scottish are full of tale tales of , selkies, whisps, little folk, lochness, etc.

[@TravelBeans]

This is so true! Love this!

[@DanielRWomack]

Thank you for the fantastic suggestions of pIaces to visit and enjoy around Scotland and the Isle of Skye. BTW, I quite enjoy bagpipe music but I will admit it's not a style I go to specifically. There are a few tunes (traditional or original) I like by various groups and they end up in my playlists. They'll show up as I'm driving, working, or studying and it's a nice change.

[@swebster2016]

Uve got to get to Orkney guys ! Fantastic folk festival end of May BH every year. Standing stones, loads of islands to explore, and Viking graffiti! Oh and you know youre going to a loud festival gig in a local village hall when u see the band mic up a set of bagpipes ! ❤

[@joanfelt8069]

Love the bagpipes grew up in NZ learnt the highland fling dance and yes listen to bag pipes Still . In my 80s.

[@p24hrsmith]

My last trip to Scotland I toured as many of the Inner and Outer Hebride Islands as I could it was totally awesome

[@TravelBeans]

Sounds wonderful! Can’t wait to go there!

[@emilyserafamanschot800]

Nice video. I also like the calmer "Beans Out." Thanks!

[@paulinad8425]

You totally forgot about Dollar. Going up to castle Campbell and further on up to bank hill. I love Dollar 😍

[@lizcameron3507]

In Scotland you visited Luss . You liked the little houses . It used to be a TV programme site called Take the high Rd. FYI my daughter got married on lodge on Loch lomond. Big hotel along the beach there

[@marksmith762]

Another amazing video. Thanks for the fabulous tour.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Scotland is fun and adventurous . All of what you mentioned in this video was spot on. There needs to be a campaign on what it means to be a good tourist. An educated tourist will make many more friends that will last a lifetime. Hope the Travel Beans (Emma, Alex and Noah) ar doing ok. All the best mates 👍 from the Love Beans ❤ Harriet, Jim and Yuki🐕 Richmond, Va.

[@monicavillanueva9029]

I love the sound of that instrument 😍👏very popular in Galicia, Spain too ☺️

[@pyatnovaanna5749]

Awesome video, thanks guys!

[@jackielight6908]

Wow guys someone must of said something about the last video still didn't change my mind but I just love the fact you posted another video

[@Red-Robin4]

I love the sound of bag pipes. It’s probably not for everyone though but I love them.😊 Love watching your videos Alex is so funny.😂

[@inthehouse1960]

I lOVE bagpipes. The sound of bagpipes makes me nostalgic and inspired.

[@lieuwina]

This was a lovely video and I enjoyed it very much and was very informative.

[@freetowandernow]

I loved it when my Nanny was "piped in" when we had important family parties. Fun fact: we're Canadian (but she was from Cape Breton so; kind of the same)

[@lorrainemadden869]

Terrific travel vlog! Thank you!

[@angdrumm]

Look up Red Hot Chilli Pipers to listen to some really cool bagpipe players. Love the video guys, thanks again for sharing the bits you enjoyed about our really cool country

[@rosscraddock6241]

No idea why the nc500 is so popular, there is so much more to Scotland and more beautiful places there to see.

[@geoffh2560]

Some gorgeous scenery in your video, wow!

[@TravelBeans]

It’s easy to get nice footage when it looks like that 😍

[@James_Innes]

So glad you found the great sea food. You should try Arbroath Smokies next time too.(nice place to visit too) (A hot smoked haddock), the queen mum loved them but watch out for those bones! Great when still warm from the smoker and smooshed onto buttered toast. and other favourites like Meat pie, and Tablet (a crumbly fudge)

[@ururegilsdottir9646]

You guys need to do van life in Iceland! Expensive, but there is nothing like it 😊

[@jeffhelsdingen4354]

You guys need to take a road trip with your US van up to Newfoundland. Would be an interesting comparison to Scotland.

[@levt2156]

Hey guys. I've seen the Northern Lights in upstate NY and in VT. Several times in VT, but never predictable. Anyway, something to keep in mind when you're back in the States. ❤

[@LilyWasHereMB]

When you mentioned the Northern Lights my mind immediately went to the movie Local Hero, an absolutely hilarious movie. Except my wife didn't get it at all.

[@kevinbourke7395]

You need to check out the Red Hot Chilli Pipers for something a bit different with bagpipes, followed them for a while now and seen them live, never thought I’d buy tickets to go see a group play them but was a great night!

[@GlynhandisidesTVUk-qg2dh]

My friend lives in portnokie and I’m going up there next April me and my wife

[@TheConnor67]

Thanks for the glowing report on my country and would definitely recommend Arran which also has 2 whiskey distilleries 😉