Touring Scotland in a Rustic Camper Van - Epic Free Park Ups - Stunning Landscapes - Part 1

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

I'm in the US and have always wanted to visit Scotland. It's just beautiful! We plan to retire into a van and travel. We would have to get used to driving on the other side of the road! Also on the other side of the van as well. I think we would manage. You spoke of not wanting to travel and I was the same way when my husband brought the idea of a camper to me. I said; "I have my own home. Why in the world would I want to go stay in a camper?" Boy was I wrong! We got into a camper and he couldn't get me out of it for 4 years! Glad you had a good time in Scotland!

[@alistair_ie]

It’s watching videos like this that make me want to pack up and drive away 👍

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Haha we know that feeling all too well 😉🚐

[@kevinwalker4481]

this is what me and my son are doing this year. Scotland for a tour cant wait. the scenery looks stunning

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That is a lovely adventure for you and your son to embark upon. Get them into the wilderness whilst they are still young enough to see the adventure in the world. I wish we had discovered this way of life before our daughter was to old to appreciate it. She thinks we are crazy 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@moggy1968]

I am now addicted to your videos, they are fantastic, love Scotland, doing our charity walk in June Scotland raising money for Contact The Elderly, 190miles, can't wait. Keep up the good videos, enjoy...

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 wow 190 miles, that will be quite some journey!! I am sure there will be highs and lows, but the memories you will make!! Hope it goes really well for you 🤗

[@Nikkimorox1]

Thank you for showing how stunning Scotland is. Your videography is amazingly done and really shows the realness of how untouched some places in Scotland are. I live in Aberdeenshire in a small village outside Aboyne and I love the views i have at my door step.

[@Drewrob99]

Love it love it love it. All what life is about

[@andrewfeaver2805]

Sorry to hear of your problems. I really enjoy watching your professional videos!! Hope you get your van sorted.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Andrew, really appreciate that 🤗

[@kitesurf58phil]

I have to be very honest and say I stopped watching you for a bit because I was finding your videos a little contrived but I have to say I have loved this one. It's on a different level altogether. A more honest and chilled presentation. I loved the candid chat about your fear of leaving your comfort zone to travel. I was the traveller in mine and my late partners relationship but she soon enjoyed herself once we were on the road and often didn't relish the thought of heading home at the end of an adventure. Keep the vlogs coming. Truly inspirational!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Scotland has been on our wish list for ever, so we wanted this film to be a bit more soulful as it meant a lot to us. Thank you for your kind words 🚐🤗

[@garykirkham2972]

Hello to the two of you. Absolutely loved this video you put together. The content.. the music.. the editing were fantastic. Looking forward to the next chapter. All the very best and thank you for sharing. Cheers Gary

[@jromlicup]

I love the part when you guys where sitting in the van (where the sliding door is) and just conversing as if no camera was around. it had an organic feel to it. a touch of your personal life, raw, genuine sounding conversation. brilliant idea that was 👌

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you. This journey felt like one of self discovery in a way and we wanted this film to have a bit more soul than our usual vlogs 😊

[@martinwyatt6390]

Glen Etive is just so beautiful, I stayed there for a week in 2008 and then went to cape wrath and bettyhill which is faboulus, am going again next year, thanks for posting

[@frankhmorgan8469]

Scotland is so beautiful. We never tire of it. Often take a month of in September in The Best (our Moho’s name) and travel where ever the road takes us.

[@kimhorton6109]

Great fun revisiting this vid in the midst of all this lockdown stuff. I miss the days when you were posting regularly. Beautiful photography and scenery.

[@DesmondsDonders]

Welcome to our home and playground. Good isn't it? 😀😀 I have been exploring Scotland since I was 16 and not tired of it yet 😀

[@ExplorerBuddies]

There is just so much to see, we didn’t even scratch the surface on our trip, we will be back for more 🤗

[@anthonyread8865]

This video made me happy, thank you

[@Moonrises_Moonsets_Stories]

Beautiful drone shots of my beautiful country. So happy you like Scotland. Thanks 👍🏼

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@carolstromberg5687]

Glad you are enjoying my homeland, I have travelled all over Scotland and never get tired of the scenery, stay safe on your journey :)

[@alexloweh1]

So glad you went further than Glasgow and Edinburgh. 👍

[@thebrideoffrankenstein2415]

You guys seems so sweet ....thanku for your video......I was born in Scotland and want to go back n do this...

[@mommahil4323]

beautiful! on our wedding day we flew up to Glasgow, where we stayed the night not realising that trains didn't run on Sunday (1976). we caught the 'underground' as far as it would take us up Loch Lomond. Quite a way along the road we saw a b&b sign up to the left - there in the hills we had to take our soap and towels to the river as it was the 'year of the drought' and the next morning were told to "just follow the wee burn" over to Oban - a gorgeous day - then over to Mull. We hitchhiked our way back from Scotland to London via Cheshire where we learnt to milk cows....

[@ExplorerBuddies]

This is such a beautiful story!! Wish there had been easy to use video cameras then, would love to watch this film!! Thank you for watching ours 😊 part 3 is out tomorrow 🤗

[@moto_roaming2119]

Love the chit chat between you two. Your photography and filming is regularly some of the best on KZbin. Looking forward to seeing more of your work, take care 😎

[@johnpaine72]

Evening buddies, Scotland is stunning and U've done just to her in an amazingly shot video, looking 4ward yo watching more of Ur trip.

[@angelaviolet]

Absolutely beautiful, and the drone views are fab. You're lovely cooking is making me want to go and cook up something tasty, haha.x

[@ricksmith2001]

wow, guy's, it's so Beautiful seeing Scottland.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

It is a very special place 🚐💕

[@CampervanTales]

Thanks for brightening up a dull Nottingham morning. We can't wait to get up to Scotland in October in Amble. Looking forward to the next video.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks for watching 😊 we would like to get to Scotland in the Autumn too, will be so beautiful in all the autumnal colours 🚐🤗

[@Joueusee]

Unbelievably breathtaking cinematography!!! Can’t wait to see your next video! 💕

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you Catherine 🤗 going to make a start on the next episode today 🚐💕

[@Japhill75]

You guys...! Honestly the quality of what you do mixed in with your like ability just makes these vids super awesome..!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That is really kind of you to say, thank you for watching 🚐💕

[@weebolddavy]

You lucky people, making me feel homesick. Loved the video, looking forward to the rest of your trip

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Hope you get to visit home soon! Next episode should be out tomorrow evening 🤗

[@letsgosomewheretravels9476]

Done this and 6 hours to get to Loch Lomond, love Scotland and have some great videos of Skye

[@alongwayfromhomemotorhomin4048]

we just love your videos , lovely down to earth couple .... an inspiration keep up the great vids . mick and Christine

[@CountyClaire]

Greetings from Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, USA....This has been a delight....you do such a wonderful job. I look forward to continuing the journey with you :)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you Claire, really appreciate your kind words 🤗 part 3 is out tomorrow 😊

[@WheelersAtLarge]

Fantastic to see you on the road again. Can't wait for more... Happy days 😀

[@ArbitraryExploration]

Such an exciting and cold adventure! I love Scotland! It is so beautiful!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you, it was certainly fresh but so beautiful in the sunshine, we were so lucky with the weather! 🤗

[@peterwilson8132]

WOW That looks fantastic, thanks for sharing, missed you guys would love to see some of your stills, Flo is looking pucker ,my wife just said lets go to scotland for our holidays this year!!! think you might of started something!!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 Scott shares some of his pictures on his Instagram account @scott_free_outdoors That is great to have shared inspiration for Scotland, I am sure you and your wife would love it there! 😊

[@michaelkurz9067]

You both make the best KZbin video I've ever watched (BEAUTIFUL)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That is really kind of you, thank you 😊

[@broadpete]

You’ve just raised the benchmark. Lovely video, lovely couple.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you Peter 🤗

[@brucecampbell1958]

Brilliant! Amazing camera work.

[@rubbertrampstokesy2047]

Love you guys thanks for taking us with you✌

[@freemanscott78]

Some very good shots ... I live in fort William ..hope you catch some of the rare glimpses of good weather this time of year offers

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you. What a great place to live. We really were blessed by the weather, very lucky indeed 😊

[@jonnyp1778]

Absolutely great vid, 👍

[@WelshGallivanter]

Nice one guys, Cant wait to get back up there in our new van.

[@WyeExplorer]

I think I said that about Wales and steroids. Any how, what a wonderful video Ellie and Scot. I must say something here. I resonated so deeply with what you were saying about the beauty and magic of it all. Here's the point. The one thing I take from my time with my dear twin brother Paul is the beauty we immersed ourselves in together. On reflection they were sacred moments and they provide a channel to Paul that's priceless. Good on you both - keep immersing yourself in that beauty. It's a sacred time. All the best. Mark

[@ExplorerBuddies]

It really does get all the sense going doesn’t it, there will always be a sense of nostalgia once experienced, special times 😊 thanks for your support Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

A deep sense for sure. Special without doubt. A pleasure to comment...

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Really enjoyed this episode 1. Looking forward to seeing the rest! Beautiful scenery and great wild camping spots.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks for watching, Scotland was everything we hoped it to be and more 🤗

[@mattcarr3798]

Brilliant video guys, thanks X

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Cheers Matt 🤗

[@JensGraikowski]

Lovely to follow you around on your adventures. That countryside is just gorgeous and so beautifully captured by your excellent videography. I envy you. 👍🏼😉

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Jen, adventure is out there! 🚐🤗

[@annagriffiths717]

Really want to do this once my camper is fully done, thanks for sharing your experience🙋🏼🚎 will watch your edits after work tonight 😊

[@sanjayd7230]

Very good. You don't need to go abroad with stunning countryside like that. Bring on part two. ☺☺ Torquay is nice too. 😊

[@ExplorerBuddies]

It was very beautiful, we felt like we were abroad the whole time we were there!

[@rolandbrooks467]

Cracking vid, just pressed the subscribe button. It's so nice to see a 'proper' van rather than all these mega expensive 'show homes' that people seem to like driving,

[@Jma82-photo-travel-drone]

Scotland is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@theorigonaldave]

Great stuff guys and welcome to Scotland. Enjoyed the vid (and the music) I drive along those roads regularly and you never ever get bored of the scenery. Enjoy Skye I'll be there for 4 days next month with my boat could have taken you guys out caught some fish, coz you can't beat deep fried battered pollock cooked on the camp fire. Keep up the good work, have fun and enjoy!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks David. We would have loved that, that is one thing we said we wish we could have done, was gone out on a boat, so expensive to hire boats and the chartered boat trips were expensive too!

[@charliekneecap]

Looking forward to this one😊 and you did not disappoint well done captured Scotland in all its majesty.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Cheers Charlie, it is such a photogenic place 🚐🤗

[@rlaxMedia]

That was epicly brilliant! 😁 Great filming. The weather looked amazing, I couldn't think of any better place to wake up to than at 5:45! The bridge across to Skye really did it for me when I was there, the view was incredible!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Cheers Pete. We were so lucky with the weather! That park up was next to lake Tulla, it was so beautiful there! Skye was a very special place 🤗

[@Christophers-Assorted-Stuff]

Yes, very enjoyable. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you, new adventures coming soon 🤗

[@shaunbades2889]

Absolutely epic,such a great video.180 degrees brilliant documentary .Your video series will be on a par.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That is really nice of you to say, thank you 🤗

[@travelswithstan7091]

Thank you both we are really looking forward to it. If it’s dry it’ll be great but 🌞 WOW ! Bring it on ! 😀

[@ExplorerBuddies]

We couldn’t believe our luck with that sunshine, Scotland looked so beautiful 😍

[@dawngreen4074]

Really looking forward to this Scotland trip vlog - hope the weather holds for you both. Roll on Part 2 - yay! Thanks for sharing.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Dawn, going to start work on the second part today 🚐💕

[@wtetley]

I love taking our T4 up to Scotland, it's what road trips should be! Just found your channel, really great production quality. I'm going to have to check out some more of your videos! Cheers.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

It is amazing isn’t it! Was our first trip 😊 thank you for your kind words 🚐🤗

Great movie! Makes me really look forward to our trip to Scotland, can't wait! 😍 And you are such a lovely couple, really enjoying your conversations in between the scenery sequences 👍

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Petra 🚐💕

[@deborahpain3651]

Beautifully filmed! Professional quality. I am wondering how you did the aerial shots. So enjoyed watching, it was inspiring.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Deborah 😊 the aerial shots are filmed with a drone, which Scott flys whilst Ellie drives

[@deborahpain3651]

@@ExplorerBuddies Absolutely brilliant! Thank you again for such a wonderful film. xx

[@cliffordmarkland2624]

love the show folks, top class footage regards Cliff and family x

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you Cliff and family, really glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@jonathanpugh4971]

Awesome views and scenery looking forward to next film ☝️👍👌

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Jonathan, will be starting work on the next episode today 🤗

[@aiferapple1246]

What a gorgeous video.... yet again. I love watching your adventures :)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Cheers Andi, appreciate that 🤗

[@TvanBoven]

There is another viewpoint all the way up North called Rubha Neish. Less crowded and just as beautifull. Small carpark and a 2,5 km walk to a bothy. But don't go up to the bothy ... go to the end to the kissing gate - stay left off the bothy and go all the way down. Looks scarier then it is. You 'll be all alone and the views are breathtaking.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Sounds awesome, if you can find places away from the tourist spots there is lots to discover 😊

[@Mr-zx8fu]

Great video guys. Scotland haste’s ye back

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you, We have Autumn pencilled in for Scotland, once those midges have retired from their summer duties 😉

[@Mr-zx8fu]

Explorer Buddies Very wise.

[@odd_job_007]

I really what you guys produce. No reviews, no merch, no partnerships with brands. Just amazing content and beautifully shot and you always show what you're eating which tops it all for me! :) Can't wait to see future episodes.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

To be fair though, it is expensive making these films, with maintenance (our old van struggled keep watching the series and all will be revealed), fuel, food and LPG, this trip cost us over £1000. We couldn’t afford it and financially we are struggling. The adventures are one thing but we have to come home to bills just like everyone else. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to keep producing the content. It’s a difficult one.

[@RetroRatz]

Fantastic footage guys! Epic scenery! We so want to travel Scotland in the future! Have a great time. See you in a fortnight 😉😃

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 Scotland is well worth the long drive, if you can find time to get there you will love it 😊

[@NealeGray]

You guys are doing exactly what I wish I could do, new subscriber here, just stumbled across this vlog. Fantastic, can't wait for more!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words 🤗

[@Froggywentawandering]

That was just gorgeous !

[@steveashton4042]

I have been going up to Scotland off and on all my life and I absolutely love it. Just found your channel and love your blogs subscribed straight away. Last visit was to the Isle of Arran and omg stunning place .

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 We are hearing a lot about the islands, need to add them to our ever growing wish list 😉

[@tudorwest1]

Yes thoroughly enjoyed the vlog Scotland looks amazing looking forward to the next one👍😄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you, going to make a start on it today 🚐🤗

[@gmaccruyff55]

Reminds of a guy and his wife from Birmingham who I played a game of Golf with! Had never visited Scotland until in their 50s and now can get enough! (their words)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Haha I’m sure he’s not the only one. We will definitely be back 🤗

[@rollingonbyianbarton285]

Great episode guys,look forward to more👍Haven’t been told Scotland since I were a young lad. May have to make that one trip I do once the van build is complete 😊 Keep posting those great videos guys 👍🚌

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 Yes! Something you must do, will be even more special with that childhood nostalgia 🤗

[@FeedTheGoatFilms]

Wow, amazing video...I don't think I can put myself through the pain of part 2 though. Insanely jealous of you guys..This is all I want my life to be...Just got to finish this damn van conversion.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Sounds like a good motivator, you have a van, you are already half way there. Many Early mornings and late nights saw us get our old girl back on the road, it was hard work but so worth it 🤗 good luck getting your van finished, summer is coming 😊

[@FeedTheGoatFilms]

Actually half way there with the conversion already. Only taken a year... But yes summer is coming and your video has given me some fire to get stuck into it again. Thanks! And good luck with your future endeavours.

[@Professionalmoochers]

Subscribed, and hoping there’s more to come from you 👌🏼

[@FloraTheNoviceExplorers]

Great video, new subscribers here! We’ve not ventured up to Scotland yet but it’s definitely on the list once we’ve completed our van build. Thanks for sharing, great footage :)

[@bobhope5773]

Fantastic, so beautiful, can't wait for the next instalment! :D

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Bob, new adventures coming soon 🤗

[@Paulwest55]

Fantastic can’t wait for the next episode 👍

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks for watching, new adventures coming soon 🤗

[@LibbyWithnall]

Loved this so much - your filming and editing is outstanding. I've been to Scotland a few times (both my parents were born there) and the last time we toured around in a motorhome. This made me want to go back so much.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Libby, that is really kind of you to say 🤗 that is lovely that your parents took you there, did you enjoy it as a child? My Mum lived on the Isle of Bute as a child and always talked of going there, but never did, such a shame.

[@LibbyWithnall]

I realized my comment was badly worded. My parents only went back once as adults - my Mum hated to fly - or so she thought till last year when they went back for the second time (now both in their 70s). She's realized flying (in business class) is quite ok and they are going back again this year :-). Making up for lost time I guess. I've been with my hubby twice, and my Dad joined my family (my kids were 11 and 9) for the motorhome trip. I've actually been to the Bute - I'm mad about castles and Scottish history so have to tried to visit a lot of them. Bute is lovely - the bluebells were out when we were there :-).

[@seabunny3]

Great video. I really enjoyed it. You are clearly enjoying your trip 🙂

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 it was such an enjoyable trip 🚐🤗

[@michaelflynn1599]

really enjoyed your vlog lovely place look foward to the next part great showers good to know thats there

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 They have them in other train stations too, they are for the Caledonian sleeper train, but anyone can pay to use them. We used the showers at Inverness train station too.

[@simonguild4541]

Great vid guys looking forward to prt 2

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Simon 😊

[@williamgibson5073]

Magic as ever guys makes me want to pack up the van a head out. If you get a chance you should head right up north to the Orkney island (thats where i live) is also very magical.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 we would love to explore more of the islands, Orkney sounds awesome 🤗

[@lazylad9064]

Only just discovered your channel looks great. Life's for living enjoy your travels and thanks for posting 👍👍

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you, welcome, hope you enjoy our films 😊

[@andysadventures3910]

Always enjoy following your adventures. You probably already know but thought I'd share it, motorway services are now required by law to provide showers 24/7. Looking foward to part 2.....

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you. Yeah I always check them out when using the loos at services, they look like great facilities 😊

[@grahamconnor3438]

I really enjoyed this video and the music. Fantastic.🙄🐕

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Graham 😊

[@benhalstead4023]

Great job guys 👍

[@Ian-Hall]

Found your video on facebook, Thoroughly enjoyed part 1 looking forward to more soon.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks Ian 🤗

[@calypsos2]

Brilliant video, you're films just keep getting better and better! We're following in your footsteps (from almost as far south in the UK, to the furthest North) in three weeks time, so this is a great taster for us. Looking forward to seeing the rest!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 it is a long drive but well worth it! Exciting times ahead for you, hope you an epic trip 🚐💕

[@laurafrost9024]

Awww I just love you both x excellent video xx

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you Laura 🤗

[@johnr7769]

Stunning! Beautiful video. Looking forward to the next video.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thanks John 🤗

[@MarkKellyPhotographyUK]

Brilliant video, I miss Scotland so so much, looking forward to the next videos, have a great holiday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you Mark 🤗

[@danphillips5456]

Wow it looks stunning there! The snow on the mountains is unreal. What do you guys do for heating? I think I'm going to get some LED floodlights on my bumper like you. Scottish highlands is added to my list now. Inspiring videos thanks so much Morgan's!

[@grampianprepper2207]

I am a bit like you ,im happy where i am , but at the same time i want to go exploring .I love your philosophy " if you like it ,stop " thanks for a brilliant video Scott and Elli keep the vids coming.

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you for watching. Sometimes knowing when to stop can be the challenge, we were so spoilt for choice in Scotland 🤗

[@travelswithstan7091]

Hi both. yet again beautiful video, we’re both there in a week hope we get the lovely weather you’ve just had. Can’t wait for your next instalment 😁👍

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you 😊 the weather reports are looking wonderful for next week, might even be T-short weather! Hope you have an epic trip 🚐💕

[@gmaccruyff55]

Scotland is basically a geophysical mix of Norway,The Faroe Islands and Northen Ireland. That's what you see when you drive around it all!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

That makes a lot of sense, we could see a lot of Norway in Scotland. Ireland and the Faroe Islands are high on the wish list!

[@gmaccruyff55]

These videos are tremendous folks ,so keep them coming!

[@groundhog1143]

just new to your channel what type of van do u have cheers

[@Fluid35]

Awesome video guys!!! Cant wait to meet up at CQ :)

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you, really looking forward to Camp Quirky 🤗

[@Iamdragonman]

Living in Colwyn Bay.....I can see what you mean about Scotland!!! I had friends just do Loch Lomond a couple of weeks ago in their T5. It does look absolutely stunning....like you said....Snowdonia on steroids!!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

We liked Loch Lomond, but the further North we went, the more epic it became. So much more for us to see there, lots more adventures to come 🤗

[@jannewby8521]

Hi love your vids and have just bought a motorhome and are looking forward to some wild camping, i noticed on one of your trips you spent the afternoon watching TV and need to know some tech advice.There are two leisure batteries on my van with a 800 watt inverter and I have a 32 inch 240 volt TV., now is your TV dvd 12 volt and if so how long can you watch the TV without running the batteries down I do not have a solar panel as yet.

[@bstevenson3448]

My mother in law is from Skye... anxious to see it! Beautiful scenery in this video! Enjoy!

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Thank you. Skye is a very special place, I can see why your mother in law wants to live there 🤗