57: The Scottish Isle | Red Deer Chaos, Starting Permaculture & Native Plants. Highlands, Scotland

Deer fence fixed. The sea provides firewood. Plants planted (Bog Myrtle). New permaculture vegetable patch created, and an ancient homestead found on the mainland.
Welcome to The Scottish Isle. A 'fly-on-the-wall' channel where we share the captivating world of our life on this private island in the Hebrides. Our channel is your window to the rich treasures of this unique way of life, showcasing Scotland's beauty, local traditions, and the enchanting, old-fashioned lifestyle we embrace. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the stories and wonders that shape our island life, from breath-taking landscapes to cherished traditions; the renovation of a 300-year-old cottage, and the restoration of antiques. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Let's embark on this remarkable adventure together!
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[@TheScottishIsle]

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[@iamshotty]

"... never to be seen again... Is he wondering still..." 🤣That ancient homestead is fascinating. Metal detecting would be interesting there, along with a mudlark/dig. It is easy to be nostalgic when you are standing where once was someone's living room. The stories those stones could tell... xx Teresa ❤🇦🇺

[@tricial4330]

There are worse things than being a welly hoarder. 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾😃 I always learn something new, each time I watch your channel. Thank you.

[@liesavillandre3481]

When the camera was turned to see the other side, I did a gasp as the scenery was revealed, it was so beautiful.

[@beverlyethridge5084]

After we moved this last time I stored my card board in the attic too 😁

[@maryfields1111]

Hello everybody from Merrill Wisconsin USA 😊

[@chrissiemorton4126]

Too funny welly hoarder,(planters?) yes never to be seen again...I was waiting for him to sink in like he did before....lol! You two are just natural comic's... LOVE IT!

[@darlafisher-odjignadeau2710]

Keep on laughing and love your humour its very refreshing.

[@blupoppy608]

love Katie's idea of growing veg and herbs..

[@beatieswanepoel3004]

You should try using fallen down trees as edging and make a raised bed.

[@lindashortall8761]

Those views never get old .beautiful

[@LB-gr7gu]

I can't help but getting teary eyed with the beauty of this wild ancient earth place you live .. and of course the respect you give it ❣️

[@gaffysmenk]

I started planting a two acre native woodland here in 2010ish, three or four years ago I decided to put in some daffodils for some springtime colour. I put in just over a thousand, took a while. Anyway, not one has flowered. I tell a lie, this spring I spotted one. One out of a thousand, time well spent that wasn't.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

The background harp is so pleasant--thank you. The cardboard will work so well-- -I have used this kind of permaculture for years.

[@suzannelucero86]

Been following this channel now for several weeks and find myself looking forward to each new video. What a treasure you both are, working with each other, joking together .... It does a person good to watch your partnering to transform this wee Scottish island into a home. 👍❤ From 🇺🇸

[@user-bl7ii2ug2l]

A ruggedly beautiful place to live

[@joyceglaister2086]

Hi Katie and Scott thank you once again for a superb episode. I will definitely watch it again tomorrow. I love the environment not just from a visual point of view but from the historic side. I love to envisage the lives of people living there years and years ago. I amazing 83 so can remember the days when there was no television etc just a radio. Looking forward to the next one. 🐏🐑🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛

[@joyceglaister2086]

Mistake sorry “amazing should be “am.

[@beverlyethridge5084]

Love to hear the wind in the trees. ❤

[@ehpeachylove]

Loved watching as usual. Dog/ house sitting my son’s place so parents can take the younger grands on a mini two day trip since they are on a short break from school. It’s so beautiful there. Katie you have the most beautiful complexion . The look you gave Scott about your wellie collection gave me a chuckle. Your veg bed will be awesome if you can keep the deer out of it and your sheep too I think. Cute little onion plants poppin up and the daffodils gorgeous.

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

When we built our green house we put copper tubing all around the outside it keeps the slugs away ... last was the first year we didn't have slugs eating everything.

[@megmills4798]

WOW never knew thanks for giving tip😊

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

@@megmills4798 welcome

[@jenniferwalker9060]

I agree with another comment, a poly tunnel would be great, maybe we ( your viewers)could help you purchase one, they are not expensive on Amazon. We have had one for years, great way to grow crops.

[@TheScottishIsle]

We were talking about that the other day, maybe situating one just in the next bay to us. Kx

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Black hat an duster😍 Fabtabulous !!! I really enjoyed the cardboard planting scenery Yall keep at it spring will be beautiful!!! I ll be watchn from Wild an Wonderful Wva.

[@whiskeycook3323]

I use cardboard in my raised beds and worm poop. Great fertilizer for the plants. Have a great prosperous week

[@philiptaylor7902]

Scott, when you mentioned The Great Escape I now have an image of a deer on a motorbike that won't go away.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Every time I jump on the quad I morph into Steve McQueen. Katie has never seen the film. Shocking!

[@KatyThompsonHaley]

Y’all are just Great! Another enjoyable vlog of your beautiful spot! ❤️🌿

[@1sweffling]

Another joyous video, thank you. That was not a birds nest by the way, but a malformation called 'Witches broom'.

[@djmoulton1558]

Just a suggestion: Considering how much rain you get, it might be prudent to dig a shallow ditch at the top of the garden perpendicular to the slope of the hill. That will help prevent rain draining down the slope and carrying your soil and amendments away.

[@shirleyscott3107]

Please show yourselves having a nice sit down with a cuppa sometime ❤

[@wildflower1335]

What a fun time with you as always. I like your growing method, that's a great idea!

[@sandfly60]

I wish you two would carry a good strong metal whistle when you're out and about. If you have a fall or anything (God forbid), a whistle is a damned sight easier to blow, than calling for help.

[@judithstonier9872]

I look forward to each new episode when I can almost breathe in the beautiful Scottish air I had to laugh at the 'deer highway ' I hope you manage to keep them out but now see them hatching another reverse Great Escape ! 😊❤

[@scifygallaura8122]

Hello from Richmond Virginia USA!

[@user-bz4wk9en6b]

Hello from the south of the South Island ,New Zealand ,where I am very much in tune with what you are doing on your island.

[@TheBlueMoo]

You could always invite The Scottish Detectorist for some metal detecting! He's a funny guy, and I'd love to see that happen! 😁

[@crf9993]

How about raised bed patches. In Norway we used two layers of logs one on top of the other to make the frame work put a bit of soil etc in to start with and work from there. Adding chicken shi@, dried rotted seaweed etc to build up the beds further. Its easy to fit posts to the logs to enclose your beds with wire fence etc. Good luck Yes your fence needs to be at least 2m high and make your top line in very visible white twine or electric fence tape. That way the Deer know they can not clear it. Also lesson learnt from Norge.

[@tripletgirl2484]

I hope you let us know how the bog Myrtle is getting on. Lovely video as usual and you always make me laugh!

[@elizabethconway4472]

I love your funny sheep.

[@abigailgerlach5443]

Cardboard is a good weed barrier. The metal fence posts come with spikes on the bottom and they're easier to drive into the ground. A couple of rolls of chicken wire fencing should be enough to start.

[@Kim-J312]

Was too late for live stream 😢. But watching now ❤😊

[@lindagage7315]

Well done on your future garden!, and you found where the deer are getting in! Yeah!

[@dianehigham1293]

I need a Crowdie and Brie in my life 🥰 xxx

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Looks like that oak tree gift is a gooden for some poles eh 😊

[@allonesame6467]

The Wellie Collection is Epic! What can be done with them? --Blessings.

[@TheScottishIsle]

LOL They were here when we arrived! I don't know what the story is behind them... Kx

[@Rescueluv]

So in love with the islands bio diversity loved seeing you plant the bog myrtle and reintroduce them to the island. Suspect they may be elsewhere on the isle but love how u both want to preserve and protect. Can’t wait to see the trail cameras set up again I’ve become fascinated with the bear marten they will love the orchard and the vege garden.yikes.

[@shellypontz4155]

Have you ever given raised beds consideration for garden space? The landscape there appears to be a bit difficult to navigate for a garden. Raised beds can produce so much bounty. I have been an avid gardener for 40+ years . Good luck, Katie and Scott. The garden will be great no matter what you choose. P.s. Creeping Thyme is VERY difficult to grow from seed. The conditions must be just right!❤

[@mikepallister3037]

A lovely venture thanks for your time

[@Toni-rp3hs]

Hi Scott & Katie. Don’t be so hard on yourself you’re a good bloke. You need too make a stick for your bride 😊

[@emtboss]

Love your baby onions! ❤

[@myownlittlehouse471]

You two are too funny!! Good work on the new veggie patch. Can't wait to see it develop and see what you grow there this summer.

[@ianross04]

How very weird... while watching this I was thinking to myself I would live to get my metal Detector on your plot!! Loving yiur vids and how envious I am with your lot!

[@annettemurielle]

You guys crack me up!

[@user-vo1gd4zl3o]

Hi! Katie, I get so excited like you're self when I see my baby seeds come up. Makes my day. I am just away to plant stuff too! I am planting in terracotta pots though. I am in wheelchair full time but will craw in garden when my legs allow it. I love it I come in house smelling of earth and life! Helen from Scotland ❤❤xx

[@denisedixon4028]

I used to use lots of newspaper and grass clippings on my garden the grass clipping were about 1 foot deep , never had weeds and the soil was dark and rich.The veggies grew amazing.

[@TheScottishIsle]

That's a good idea, too. Thanks! Kx

[@joejames8797]

Hi, the cardboard method is how I started the beds on my allotment many years ago, it suppressed weeds and grass long enough and killed them off by blocking the light. It's going to be a challenge defending against the deer population. At least all I need is netting to keep off butterflies in summer. You could try throwing wellies at the deer, you seem to have a few to spare !!

[@lieuwina]

When Scott turns around before walking off and says ''Katie thinks I'm, an idiot'' and proceeds to walk off, I was thinking last time he did that he fell in the bog. ha ha. You two have a lovely sense of humour and thank you for taking us for the walk enjoyed it very much. Loved the cottage and Scott and you reminiscing on the lady living there in her lounge having tea and staring out of the window.

[@Harris70-70]

Crikey that’s some wellington boot collection! Could be worse could be a Jimmy Choo shoe collector, now that would be expensive👠😆great view by the way when you’ll be tending to your vegetable patch 😊

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Hope Scott makes it back from the bog 😮. Love your sense of humour you both have. Do you wear all those Wellies 🤔. I could just watch your video’s all night , they are so relaxing , & interesting . Hope you can soon get a metal detector 🤞.

[@darlafisher-odjignadeau2710]

I also heard that in France the cardboard with soil on top is a great way to plant as well chicken poop is awesome 😁

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Cardboard is very effective in preventing weeds and in encouraging worms.

[@annmcgranaghan2131]

Lasagna composting! Layer the cardboard, then compost, then soil .

[@lucielou7745]

😂 you two just crack me up (towards end of episode). Love it!

[@paulaharris4667]

Loved the video!❤

[@MysticStarLite]

Ooh yay! I woke up from a nap just in time to see this! I want to visit Scotland sometime and maybe check out some historical stuff from the Mac Donald clan as I'm part of it.

[@andreahall6007]

I know its hard work but what a veiw to work hard in front of amazingly beautiful 😍 cant wait to see all you grow ❤️ xxx

[@georgewarner8003]

Enjoy your show

[@davefleming6130]

loving your videos

[@saneben9917]

Oh my word!!! That view! Majestic and good for the soul to look at! xx Can you arrange a calendar of some of these amazing views please, or sell an a4 photograph that I can put into a frame??. I'd buy one!!!! Just to see that amazing scenery everyday. A calendar could show the changing seasons on the island. Just a thought.

[@gjmiller138]

Beautiful introduction and the drivers always put a smile on my face and warm my heart ❤️

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Katie and Scott, great video today, looking forward to the next video.

[@karenyuile6983]

Wellie-gate continues, what will Katie do with all those wellies? 😆

[@cynthiabruns7178]

All the old Croft ruins are fascinating, but life must have been very hard back then. I’m glad l did not live under such difficult circumstances. To be so isolated, and likely poor, very difficult indeed.

[@marilyn4098]

Thank you!! We appreciate your hard work 😊

[@JenJenAwren]

I am right along with you, setting up my veg patch exactly as you have done here. I found emptying the wheel barrow sideways (basically rolling it over on its side and letting the compost tumble out that way) is a lot easier on the body, and is a little more accurate in placement. We recently moved from a built up city to the countryside, to what we consider a little remote. I will never complain about having to drive an hour and a half to pick up something for my garden. Thank you for giving me this perspective. Good luck with your garden, Charles Dowding would be proud. ❤

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you for the conversation.

[@user-dt6tc1qr9d]

It's so lovely and peaceful there you must love it

[@mrsplumbridge4888]

Nostalgia is not what it used to be 😂😂

[@carolynstewart5825]

The veggie patch will be great once it is finished. The cardboard is a brilliant idea! Ready made natural fertilizer...tick. Help from sheep and cat...tick. I have to agree with you, there is something so wonderous about when the first shoots begin to show themselves. AND you encouraged/started that life and hopefully over the next few months, years, even decades with the right rotation of soil and plants, we can come back to video 57 and know where it all started! 'Patience' is such a hard word when waiting for what is needed. All one wants to do is get going. Question: Are you both 'Human' First Aid trained? Just in case?

[@TheScottishIsle]

Well, I am! Thanks for watching. It's always such a joy to get planting, eh? Kx

[@user-pp5qo7by9t]

Hi from sunny Nairn. Great show again I use a hand saw to cut the cardboard for the allotment it’s a lot easier for me. Use the cardboard for paths with wood chips on top. Regarding the fence for your beds you could harvest some of the trees for posts just dig them in with a post spade. All the best

[@brianshields7137]

The we Glen leading down to the loc would be a great place to launch and recover a boat with a simple windless and endless rope pully anchored to the rock off shore just above the low tide mark for ease of maintenance

[@TheScottishIsle]

Good idea! Kx

[@goossensmarianne5940]

🥰🌺

[@beatieswanepoel3004]

I told my son that I am not that tall and the veggie cage need not be that tall, but he reminded me that the runner beans can go quite tall. Now he plans to make mine 2mt high. And he brought me a massive bag of chicken manure, scooped half of it in a drum and filled it with water for liquid fertilizer. I think that bag will last me till the day I die 😂😂

[@yvonneward]

Hello you two hope all is good with you and the animals on the island Are having or thought of having a poly tunnel would that work ? 😊

[@TheScottishIsle]

It is something we're thinking of. Kx

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TheHylander27]

Can you move the trail cam to the M6 junction 🦌 🤎

[@YolaWells]

I thought poly tunnel but as you are very exposed the wind would have it down I bought one last year spent 100 pounds on a poly tunnel from garden center we had stormy weather and it ripped my large poly tunnel apart and I lived in a built up area any way love your vlogs x

[@samquint6503]

Thanks!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you very much! Kx

[@jackiesaylor2487]

Lol, I think I might have mentioned about getting a boot sponsorship on the last video....I guess you shut me up. Lol.

[@Brittanysjoy]

Wonder if the ruins were a shepherd's bothy.

[@gaffysmenk]

EdScott Scissorhands.

[@pamelaagnew7615]

What is the story of that boat that seems to always be in the same spot., I enjoy your vlogs and always look forward to them. Take care.

[@TheScottishIsle]

It belongs to a neighbour. Kx

[@Dore60]

👍

[@robertdonaldson6584]

Hello from one hatched in Fort Gary Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada in 1952. I am fiddling "Swinging on a Gate" on my Violin.... Now living on the rocky mid-coast of Maine, Brunswick, U.S of A.

[@davidprice1356]

Nice boot collection. How many boots can a person use in a lifetime? I use to collect beer bottles until I had to give up drinking. How can the utility company desecrate that old historical ruin with that telephone pole and wire? That's a piece of Scottish heritage.

[@janetjeffcoat2197]

Fangorn Forest

[@DavidGreen-or7dz]

hiya all

[@debraneilands1118]

❤

[@Remoskateer]

My only concern of the new vegetable patch is in the foreground there is a trench. It looks like a gully that takes the water away. It may be ok and you don’t have any water drainage problems. 3m high for your deer fence plus extra in the ground. It might be a good idea to check if you can get the posts far enough in the ground to make it a good job. The last thing you want is a breach in the fence and ruin your crop.

[@coffeefetcher]

With the new veggie patch being, for now, cardboard with rotted-down chicken poo on it, won't heavy rain just wash away the poo mix? I was wondering if a temporary edge barrier of branches or rocks may help, if my concern is valid. Or, if a barrier is needed, those wellies could be pressed into service, forming a wellie barrier. I like the image I've created for this. xx

[@TheScottishIsle]

What an image! LOL Kx

[@mrs.jillaroo6907]

Hi Katie, here in OZ, we have to keep kangooroos out of our veggie patch. I was thinking with all the rocks you have, you could do the same thing you are doing with rock edge going up, and Moe like raised beds. Like a lasagna raised bed. Then you can use AG pipe in a half hoop form along your raised bed and cover them with chicken wire or netting. Tall fencing all along is a lot of work and costly. But it is great to have too I just thought to throw out an idea in case you found it helpful. Good luck with however you go. It's a battle with nature that's for sure ;)

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you for this, it's certainly a very good idea! I'm toying with the idea of hoops and netting on the ground, as I think I might keep expanding the plot. Lucky we don't have 'roos to trample on them! What a pain they must be. Thank you for reaching out! Kx

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you for this, it's certainly a very good idea! I'm toying with the idea of hoops and netting on the ground, as I think I might keep expanding the plot. Lucky we don't have 'roos to trample on them! What a pain they must be. Thank you for reaching out! Kx

[@mrs.jillaroo6907]

@@TheScottishIsle raised beds are a lot easier on the back too ;)

[@mrs.jillaroo6907]

And you can build and expand as needed too. I'm a big fan of them because of a bad back. We call the metal post Y post here. They come in many lengths. It's a big job to do a fence but it's great once done. My thought was with your stony island, tte fencing may be very hard to do. So "fenced" raised bed may work well. But you'd know best in your situation.

[@user-sm9fm3vl7h]

😊

[@nancylefebvre2266]

How do you know that the deers are on the right side of the fence at the time you fix it???

[@TheScottishIsle]

Bit of a gamble and a waiting game! Kx

[@janepilkington9293]

Deer are always a problem in the country. We have them too. Rabbits eat a lot too.😅

[@norbertjohn]

Aaghh. Yes nostalgia. It's not what it used to be! 😂

[@TheScottishIsle]

We're still on the lookout, but it's something we'll need to save for and buy very much second--hand! Kx