We had to DEMOLISH our Wall! Scottish Country House Life (Living in Scotland)

Making more progress at our remote Scottish Country House & homestead.
Living in Scotland in a 300-year-old country house. This is a record of our life renovating an historic house in Scotland and using our land as a homestead to enable us to live as sustainably as we can - almost off grid!
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[@jennieadamsMM]

I love how you’re saving the old Oak Tree. You two work so well together and love the same things. I love watching your harmony with the Earth. 🤗💖🦋

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

It is a chestnut tree.

[@deirdrepasko9056]

It's a Horse Chestnut tree.

[@deirdrepasko9056]

@@deedorothypapineau6920 Horse Chestnut.

[@charlene-allgood]

Beautiful ❣️❣️❣️I love a free flowering cottage garden.

[@kitchenworker446]

Great work saving the oak with the cuttings. Years ago I had a job as a dry stoone wall repairer...I was in my 20's and loved being outside and repairing walls that were 100's of years old. We worked with 'old' men who taught us how to repair the walls and showed us that we could find all sorts of treasure within these walls as, in the past people used to fill the interior of the walls with rubble and rocks but also houshold rubbish like old bottles, crockery etc. Whilst doing this work I found old lead toys, bottles, buttons and more!

[@deirdrepasko9056]

It's a Horse Chestnut tree.

[@kitchenworker446]

@@deirdrepasko9056 Yes, of course it was, I don't know why I said oak...I think I was just in a rush to tell my little story...

[@deirdrepasko9056]

@@kitchenworker446 It's okay, I understand.

[@joanneowen4540]

It is so heartwarming watching you saving and repotting older plants and bringing new life to your farm..that is hard work! You are doing a wondeful thing..thank you for sharing..wishing you good luck and enjoying every minute

[@franceshurt3517]

What a wonderful episode, music , flora, fauna and you two brilliant ladies, working hard and preserving the heritage of the land, everything just so gentle and caring, thank you for the vid.🥰💕👌👍💪🐔🐓🦚🌱🪴

[@marykaystreasures]

Alex are you singing that beautiful song I f so what a lovely voice you have You two ladies work so hard Thanks for sharing 👍♥️🗝️❤️❤️

[@kathleenholloway9785]

I admire you for trying to preserve your old fallen horse chestnut tree. Gail may know this: The American chestnut once thrived in the billions. Alas, in the late 1800’s a blight nearly made our chestnut trees extinct. While the chestnut roots thrive underground these trees no longer can grow to full maturity. There are botanists and preservation groups working in the U.S. to make the American chestnut blight resistant. Thank you again for a lovely video.

[@marciajohnson6767]

This is just wonderful to watch!!

[@debbiewaksmonski4100]

As always Gail and Alex,your videos are the highlight of my week. The photography is amazing, the history is wonderful. I have always been absolutely fascinated with Scotland. I am American by birth. My heart is Scottish. Thank you for all your work making your wonderful videos.

[@claybiteceramicsjoan6047]

Making my back hurt watching you take down the wall section. I love watching Lost Tower Diaries. You two are so creative with your renovation ideas.

[@cathryng3849]

Me, too! Alex and Gail are both so strong.

[@amandabell8827]

You really are making the place so beautiful and ,as we say in Yorkshire, 'You must be as fit as a butchers dog!' Lovely video Ladies 😁💖x

[@kittymurrah7400]

When it seems the world is going mad, it gives me hope to watch your videos .

[@maryhelen1011]

You are both treasures! I think of you both as sweet little magical creatures foraging through Scotland for treasures! Lol! My favorite channels are both of yours! ❤😊❤

[@peggyreid6836]

Hello Gail and Alex. That was an absolutely lovely video. I love the way you're trying to save the old Chestnut tree. Nothing better in the winter than roasted Chestnuts. Hope you can enjoy them in a few years. And your grape vine, had one when I was a child and enjoy grapes all summer long. Even helped my mom make the best jam you ever wanted to eat. Just wanted to say Thank You both for bringing back such lovely memories. Greetings from the U.S.A.

[@kathrynwallkowicz7223]

Beautiful, strong hard work. Thanks for letting us follow along this journey.

[@lavonnarosenbaum1720]

I love this channel. You ladies are wonderful.

[@dianewiley8005]

Hard working women. I love watching your videos. Every time I watch I feel like I am right there with you working. Keep up the great work you have been doing. My project list is never ending. Watching from Redmond Oregon.

[@teddyecompton8318]

You two are the hardest working Women = Mother. Daughter team I have ever witnessed!! A grand example for us all to behold. Thank you much love & respect.

[@Danigys]

Hi, I truly love your new channel, it’s so incredibly tranquil and I am really looking forward to each episode. The videography is also terrific, good job ladies! I am from Alberta, Canada and we are lacking the opulent greenery you have in your region, so it’s a pleasure to watch everything you are trying to convey to all of us. Thank you and lots of warm hugs to both of you.

[@gaylepowers3981]

I love the fact that you are saving part of the old tree and spreading it around the property.

[@Lorraine4305]

Your endeavors amaze me. You both should be very proud of all you do. Thanks as always for sharing with us.

[@marilynpetry5263]

Thank you for sharing part of your life with us. It is informative and I feel a sense of peace and tranquility watching your work around the farm.

[@wesleyluvsoktoberfest]

Another day at the lost tower. Great video. As a retired architect I realized sometimes you have to take things apart and put them back together. I like this channel along with Northern Mudlarks. Hello to the Schroos and be well. 🌈☮️

[@Vicki-vx3zu]

Really find all your videos entertaining. How long have you lived on this property? All the best from Iowa in America. I'm happiest with my hands in the dirt it is so satisfying. Never happy in the winter in the snow and ice.

[@merahertel6256]

Looking good you guys!

[@susanroller6905]

Another wonderful chapter of Lost Tower Diaries, saving all your somewhat bedraggled plants, restarting the Horse Chestnut and adding more lovely additions to your beautiful landscape. I am in awe of how hard you both work and just love your Scottish homestead ! 🥰🥰 Hugs and be well xx

[@maryannknox7158]

Beautiful countryside and the gateway will be a lovely centerpiece great job 👏

[@nancysadirondackart50]

What a beautiful place to live. Love the effort you are putting into the garden.

[@denisew3917]

So happy I found the Lost Tower Dairies. Thank you for sharing this journey with your viewers.

[@carolyndifiori-hopkins6960]

I just love your wooden picket fence gate!!

[@helenburke9507]

If y’all ever decode to open a bed n breakfast , please let me know. I’ll be your first client!!!! I love all your videos and now the diaries. Such a beautiful land and home y’all have. Thank you for sharing with all of us. From Oregon,USA

[@howardwest1347]

I so look forward to Sundays and your videos. I have always loved gardening and watching you. Two is very fullfillling . Donna Michigan

[@joanneemerick5785]

Love all your hard labors:). Thanks for sharing with us.

[@tinaweeks438]

Enchanting 💛 Blessings of the Equinox to you 🍂🕸️🍄🍁

[@jonihenry8124]

I can't wait to see all the lovely flowers in bloom. It will be spectacular!!! You're really making your home come alive!!

[@cindydickson3379]

The views on your property are absolutely beautiful.❤❤❤

[@donaleeslack4925]

This is the way humans should live. Not this crazy hustle and bustle of life that we live now. Living this way would surely cut the amount of anxiety and depression in the human race. 😢❤

[@lindawebb5244]

You two are doing such a wonderful job fixing your home up. Love it that the old oak tree clippings took and are now growing . Awesome job

[@iamshotty]

Thoroughly enjoying The lost Tower Diaries. Thank you xx Teresa ❤🇦🇺

[@leighdevereaux9808]

Thank you for allowing me to procrastinate picking apples and pears from my trees by watching you plant in your garden. Wish I could mail you an apple pie. Love from Indiana.

[@richardserridge2767]

Lovely Alex! You two have a proper slice of heaven there. Hopefully the horse chestnut cuttings grow as mighty as the original. I rooted a red rose cutting this year which I'm proud of. It's from a rose I saw out on a walk. I like this new channel of yours 😁

[@piricarroll]

I'm so grateful you started this channel as it's a real treat to watch your great work ethic, as I can't work continuously or focus for very long, before I need to stop. That is if I can even get started. It can take upward of an hour to get into a mindset where I can work for approx 20-40 minutes for the day, and then that's it! It's incredibly frustrating for me because I spend more time psyching myself up, than I spend on the actual task, and it gets me down at times. I used to be a very dedicated worker, and now due to various life changes that's just not the case. I get to live vicariously through your videos though, observing you carry out various tasks I wish more than anything I could do. It's so very appreciated. Thank you ladies, what a brilliant channel xo.

[@katibenelli9142]

Can you please tell me who the musicians are whose songs you have on your videos? I really love listening to them while I watch. Thanks.

[@BeccaBeeMe]

I was wondering that same thing!! Certainly sounds like Alex and possibly Gail as well? They're lovely, beautifully haunting songs, aren't they? 🤔🎵🎶💕🥰

[@j.k.rector9818]

Thank you for showing us that you indeed watered each newly potted or repotted plant - it’s not done until the loam is saturated and seeing this take place is like sighing after completing a beloved jigsaw puzzle! 🧩

[@joanneriley3899]

Yes Alex, Definitely the wrong Crocs in the bottom of the pot lol.

[@OceanBlue2023]

I thoroughly enjoy watching you both. You work so incredibly hard yet make it look so peaceful and elegant xx

[@izabelabhering7041]

I love that you planted Lobelias around the Dwarf Lilac🥰and the gate project, I’m sure, will turn out amazing! Your property is beautiful, I am loving following along with the two of you💐

[@emmaccormick8654]

Nice work.

[@cyndirose9775]

Gail and Alex, you are making a wonderful yard full of beautiful plants Can't wait for the next video. ♥️👩‍🦳🌺

[@paulasmith5459]

Watching you 2 fixing up your homestead is so calming, beautiful,and sweet!

[@cynthiat6505]

What a lovely home you are creating. All the wonderful old pots and the lichen on the walls. The Shwoos are right there inspecting your work. Absolutely delightful!

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

Beautiful video I used to love my garden in liverpool uk.

[@deirdrepasko9056]

Lovely video ladies, but word to the wise,........you planted Waaaay too many Lobelia around your Lilac bush, three would have been plenty as you must allow space for them to grow. Also, you put a fast growing reaching vine next to your Lilac bush. Fast growing reaching vines belong next to trellises, not other plants, especially ones you want to keep alive. Grape vines are notorious for choking out and killing bushes and trees. Also, when you plant something, please don't pack the dirt down. The dirt will become compacted soon enough. Young plants such as your Lobelia, like loose soil so that their little roots have a chance to spread out and grow. I've worked in Gardening for 30+ years, put your soil in the pot, then put in your shrub, tree, whatever, then add more soil. Then shake the pot. The soil will settle, and then water. If you need more soil you can always add more, but not when it's compacted. Plants don't like compacted soil. I hope this helps. 😊. P.S. I'd remove the vines from the wall first, to access the damage, before I'd knock the whole thing down. Besides, you didn't mark the rocks as to where they go.... Love, Love Love the scenery! Scotland is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@TheLostTowerDiaries]

In fact we had to add more lobelia. Soil only become compacted if it's pushed down when it's wet - plus this was potting compost not soil. The grape vine is in a pot and not in it's permanent position. The things you call vines is actually English ivy. The wall is a traditional dry stone wall: I have built many of them and was trained in their construction. You do not need to number the stones as it would be impossible to put them back in the same place - you simply rebuild the wall in the traditional way. The whole wall is not going to be demolished and the ivy is helping to hold it together and creating a habitat for birds and small mammals =)

[@susiepoulter4548]

Love your new videos. Can't get enough. I look forward to your diaries so much. Best on you tube. ❤😊

[@catalinawilkinson1113]

Beautiful singing as well as great content.

[@celinaalarcon6781]

Admires all the work you have to do in a farming house, thanks for showing us your daily life. Beautiful image of the full moon at the end!❤

[@Anna-KarinRyberg]

I think we are made for living in the country connected to nature and earth. I'm feeling I'm getting little of it by watching your movies. THANK YOU for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nicolestewart]

Wonderful video ❤😊

[@Thatsinteresting363]

You two make my heart happy.

[@user-pe9vf4ih8z]

I'm so glad you two started this channel! I love watching you planting/transplanting and starting new plants. And rearranging or re-doing the rock wall is going to be amazing with the gate. Your farm is absolutely charming 🥰

[@sherryfranke6442]

There is nothing more relaxing than watching you to Garden. Wish I was your neighbor I would love to get in there and get my hands dirty and help

[@anitaassad4499]

Dora is a lucky girl that you saved her. She is still very beautiful

[@redtrunkrelics]

Alex you have a real eye for artistry in your videos. each "scene" is well thought out

[@amandapittar9398]

Crystal Palace lobelia would look lovely or some pink and purple pansies under the lilac. Or you could go very contrast and put flame coloured pansies! We had a rescue chook, Rescue Ruby. I nursed her back to health in a separate pen. It took 3 weeks or so for her to join the other hens. She perked up no end began to lay 4 eggs a week and lived her best little life for another 18 months. She got quite lethargic in the last week and died one summer night under the fig tree. We buried her there, a darling little hen. She used to follow me while I was gardening, I used to feed her titbits like worms and snails. She used to LOVE the tipsy slugs. The slugs from the beer traps, we had to ration those! You always work so hard. I dread to ask if you have paying jobs as well, that would mean you work doubly hard. Mind you working hard for no money is usually what women do anyway……

[@lorijacobson1299]

So happy the tree cuttings are growing!

[@alisonh890]

It’s lovely to see you both breathing new life into plants around your home. Hard work for you but it’s relaxing to watch. Alex I’m very impressed with your work on the gate way, I know you will do a great job on it. Well done ladies. Xxxx

[@vanadams142]

Definitely appreciated the croc joke

[@marieellard2973]

What a beautiful old house! You are surrounded by beauty

[@imawehole]

What a beautiful property. Just love everything about it. Especially the poppies.

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Love how you work together, I so wish my mother was still here. Nice job with repotting and cuttings. Feels like a storybook .

[@beckyj1493]

Wonderful how you're saving the trees and the plants I wish you the best of luck on all of that it's such a pleasure to watch you guys set up your Homestead.

[@kennethboydsr3966]

The flowers are going to look great up against your Beautiful stone house my roots came from Scotland a Boyd & a Witherspoon they settled in North Carolina I glad the cuttings lived 😅❤

[@kathymcintire6182]

I loved every second of this video 🤗💞 love is the key, always 💞 🌿🌸🌲🌹🌺🌾🌿

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Thank you for giving the toad his close-up on camera! I thought he looked familiar, just like his cousin, an American toad. Blessings to you both🌻

[@gaynor3976]

Really enjoying watching you both working on your land thank you both xx

[@howardwest1347]

My grandmother would take rose cuttings and plant them in the ground and cover them with a canning jar which I guess acted as sort of a greenhouse and in the spring would take them off and they would have developed a good root system . Donna Michigan

[@wha64]

Another beautiful video ladies. Can’t wait for the wall and gate restoration. Great job saving and repotting the plants. And oh yes, wrong crocs. Lol!

[@lindam4308]

Gardening is soooo hard work but it's rewarding seeing the results.

[@ilike2befree]

I love your channel, I loved that flower that looks like paper, I had never seen it before. 🌻

[@margaretphipps2939]

Crocks oops wrong crocks 😂😂😂nice one Alex . 🐸🦚🪻🌹🌺🌸🌻🌼🌷🪷💞🇮🇲

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

You're both very industrious, but it is lovely work you're doing. You'll be well set for the Autumn and the Winter soon to come.

[@louisecon1664]

I really enjoyed your video. You are both hard working. I canr wait to see the gate finished.

[@janicewhite1113]

beautiful video Alex and Gail you both work so hard

[@coraleeolazabal3837]

Dear Alex and Gail, thank you so much for sharing all the details small or large. I used to garden when I was younger, now that I take care of my 94 year old father and my handicap sixty-two-year-old sister, I don't get any time outside.I watch your shows all three channels and it makes me feel like I have my BFF girlfriends in Scotland or Wales I mean. When need time out I put one of your videos on and I watch it. It enriches my soul to watch all of the photography of all of the plants and all of the steps it takes to get there. Alex are you singing on the videos? You have such a pretty voice so it's so much fun to listen to. feel I feel from the bottom of my heart you are my KZbin best girlfriends BFF. From the bottom of my heart thank you so very much. a friend in the United States. 🐔🌴😽🌱🌸🍃☘️🌼🌻

[@BeccaBeeMe]

I was just wondering that too, is that Alex singing those lovely, beautifully haunting songs? 🤔🎵🎶💕

[@thekenneth3486]

So industrious! And those stones are NOT small: Alex, you've got some impressive strength in those lovely arms. Tossing rocks like they were pancakes! 😙

[@allisonpelphrey1816]

My ancestry is from Scotland - Mackenzie clan. But I was born and raised in USA. Your videos have been stirring for me. Looks a lot like my former childhood home in KY.

[@lisacassells3828]

Very calming. Now I want a miniature Lilac. I didn't know about them.

[@elainegill2619]

Ive just returned from my holiday,so catching up with both your channels.I just love watching you both working on your home & garden.Its such a beautiful place..Thank you for planting the horse chestnut tree sapling ❤🌱🌳 Saving and planting trees is something i dearly love to do too.😊👍

[@susanamann1806]

Chestnut tree gets a new life so glad

[@123uschie]

The gate will be quite the job but a very rewarding one . I am looking forward to seeing how the work progresses. Thank you again for sharing your life on the homestead.

[@aleta5873]

Thank you ladies.

[@megkruse8712]

The full moon was mesmerizing!!

[@PaulHathawayRetired]

I love it! Lovely ladies in a lovely place! Wrong Crocs!

[@MiaPJ1]

I absolutely love watching your channel I’ve also started gardening myself because l didn’t actually realise that you could buy apple trees inTesco! But lam learning more each day and if l end up with a garden 🪴 2% as beautiful as yours l will be so happy! That’s the Word l would youse that l get from watching your Channel is just happiness ! So thank you both❤

[@elizabethhart1802]

Well, ladies, so far you've planted two apple trees and now a grape vine. I see a nice "Northern Mudlarkers Wine (or cider)" in your farm's future! 😉 🍇🍷 P.S. What a lovely, tranquil piece of footage of the moon and clouds at the end of this video. How apropos to end your film, after a hard, working day. ❤

[@deeannmcginnis2115]

I am amazed again! I love the thought of a gate in the wall but I would never feel brave enough to tear down a dry stacked wall. I can't wait to see the next phase!

[@lloydmcintyre1019]

The lilac will grow very big for that pot.

[@lovedaybebe5881]

Gorgeous sunshine and beautiful to see your lovely home and garden ! I love that pretty lilac 🙏 next spring I’m going to look for one 🙏

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤ How beautiful! Roses and lulacs. Crocs and all! Chicken feet to hoover for you and frogs to kiss?🙃. ❤️☘️.

[@maryqshzpurdy5492]

I love seeing the things you 🎉 two do to gether

[@anniehartley8851]

What kind of vine? If grape you might need a trellis, as I said we had one or two in the south, we trained ours on a trellis. There is a way to prune them , but I have forgotten when and how. Your mum reminds me of my mum. I miss her. ❤

[@teresafoster5447]

You ladies never fail to impress me you worked your tails off