We Made A BIG Mistake In The EXTREME Weather Conditions | Scottish Winter Van Life

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In this episode we are staying in our East Neuk Campervan at one of favourite caravan sites in Scotland, Dalraddy Holiday Park, on the Alvie Estate near to Aviemore. It's January and the winter takes a turn for the worse with extreme temperatures. We make a crucial mistake, which could have been catastrophic consequences. Van Life in Scotland is beautiful, but we learned we need to be prepared!
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This campervan allows us the freedom of travelling in all seasons, we actually do most of our travelling in the Autumn/Winter as I have lupus disease | SLE | We stay on campsites & caravan touring parks, Aires & wild camp out in nature. We like to walk | hike with our cocker spaniel dog "Charlie" taking in breathtaking scenery of the countryside and the coast. There is something so magical about driving through the mountains and tourist areas in a campervan. Buying local produce to take back and cook in the campervan, or stopping at an independent shop for coffee and cake helping to support the local economy. You can follow our travel adventures by hitting the SUBSCRIBE button. We upload our travel vlogs on a regular basis.
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Em @vansforthememories

[@vansforthememories]

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[@robertngreen6]

It looks so beautiful, in the snow. But, I wouldn't fancy driving on those roads in that weather!

[@vansforthememories]

It was so pretty 😁 Yes, we got caught out, it came down so fast! Was relieved when we got back on site. Thanks so much for watching. Em 💜

[@JPLamoureuxsTravels]

Great times! I loved the snow! Might have to head back later in the year x safe travels me lovelies XXX

[@vansforthememories]

😂I miss it! Loved it, we will definitely be going back in the winter ❄️ May need to sort some tyres out though 😊😅 Thanks ☺️ Take care, Em @ G 💜 xxxx

[@getawaygeese]

Well done you - very brave in the snow

[@vansforthememories]

Yeah, we got caught out there, funny how quickly the weather & the road conditions can change up there. Thanks so much for supporting us. Em 💜

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Beautiful scenery in your video. We have camped with Smirf at minus 6 in France which is the point that the grey waste freezes. The fresh water tank starts to freeze at minus 10. We experienced minus 12 at Chatsworth last year and fortunately we were on electric hookup and managed to keep the pump running. We are cowards. We didn’t hang around, we moved south on both occasions to warmer temperatures. Loved seeing the winter scenes, we soon forget how beautiful the frost and snow looks. We have no plans yet for next winter. Unusual for us but I am sure we will think of something 😃🚐💙 Trev

[@vansforthememories]

@@PoshcatsCamping Hi Trev & Sue 👋 thats interesting to know about the point of freezing, thanks for that, Will remember that for next time😁We were cross at ourselves as we usually always have a bucket & the pipes open ☺️ Silly mistake to make, I blame that stinking cold & the excitement of the weather 🤭 The main roads were clear when we left & that happened in the space of less than 40 minutes 😳 That’s a lovely site to be snowed in though, more snow ❄️ in the next video 😁 Hope you’re having a lovely time in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We are there in a few days 😎 I’m so glad you enjoyed watching the snowy scenes 😊 Thank you so much for watching, Em 💜 x

[@maryfennell9672]

Looked really pretty all snowy!

[@vansforthememories]

It was so pretty Mary, but not good for driving in 🤭 Thank you, Em 💜

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Wow what an experience! We were in the Lakes when you were there and we had a lot of snow - but not that much!! The roads looked a bit dodgy Em. Loved Gary’s salty pockets 🤣🤣🤣 Safe travels you guys.

[@vansforthememories]

There’s even more snow to come 😂☺️ Omg I know, what is he like! 😂😇 Seems a lifetime ago now. Thanks for watching, you keep safe too, Em 💜

[@Wizardinthewild]

So cold there. Hard when things freeze up like that. Sorry you’re still not feeling great. Salty pocket 🤣love all the wintry scenes. Hard to believe it. Making me feel cold🤣. Dishes. Bane of my life! ❤️👍😊

[@vansforthememories]

😂😂 I know what’s he like, fancy putting salt in your trouser pockets🤭🙈 It was certainly cold 🥶 but we were toasty in the van 🚐 If only there was room for a dishwasher 🤣 Thanks, Em💜

[@G.J..Journeys]

Great footage of the snowy conditions. Stayed at Dalraddy a few times, but not in those conditions. Well done driving in that 🤣

[@vansforthememories]

There’s even more snow to come 😊 🤭 Loved it, but yes the road to the site was a bit dicey! Thanks so much, Em 💜

[@DesmondsDonders]

LOL I had heard the ladies like a man who does not shrivel. 🤣🤣 Love the snow and the temperatures reminded me of Friday night. we had a frost at Scalan.

[@vansforthememories]

🙈🤭 Omg a frost! It’s July 😂 Thanks for watching. Em 💜

[@wendysandell]

Beautiful scenery Em I wanted to get my Christmas tree out. lol not the shopping though lol great vlog. 🩷

[@vansforthememories]

😂😂 hahaha it wouldn’t be so bad if I released this in a heatwave 😊 but it’s cold here haha 😂 Thanks so much Wendy, Em 💜 x

[@PhilipOlsen11]

That was great. Looked a tad cold🥶 but makes for stunning views. Saw this on Instagram 👍

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Phil, yes it made everything look so stunning 😍 I’m glad you enjoyed it, more snow to come on the next episode 🤭 Thank you so much for supporting us. Em 💜

[@shazzer35]

Wow not sure I would be brave enough to drive in them conditions absolutely stunning though 😀

[@vansforthememories]

Hi Shaz, it was strange, cos the campsite was always snowy, but the roads were fine. Apart from when we were driving back from defrosting the tank & over the time of about 40 mins it just settled on the roads too! We were glad to get back to the campsite 😅 It really was beautiful 😍 as you’ll see in the next episode 😎 Thanks so much for watching, Em 💜

[@mstphoto99]

We finally made it!! WE'RE AT DALRADDY 🎉🎉 A bit warmer than when you were here - even a hint of sunshine 😊

[@vansforthememories]

@@mstphoto99Yayy! Slightly envious 😂 we love Dalraddy but gutted that Chris from the Alvie food isn’t there anymore 🙃 But he is based at Badaguish with his own restaurant now The Penny Bun, (he does takeout too) his food was amazing!! Where are you pitched? Sunshine?! Haha 😂 what’s that, you’ll have to remind me ☺️ Hope you have a wonderful time! I’m sure Bracken will enjoy the bunny 🐰 💩🙈 Best wishes, Em 💜

[@mstphoto99]

@vansforthememories Hi Em. Woke to a glorious sunny day - just hope it lasts. We're in pitch 207. There was an Asian kitchen here, so that's what we had last night. Tasty it was too. Bracken certainly is enjoying chasing the bunnies but I think he forgets he's getting old. I don't think he'd know what to do if he caught one 🤔 We're here for 3 nights then heading to Pitlochry. Hope Gary and Charlie are behaving themselves LOL Mike, Bev & Bracken

[@vansforthememories]

@@mstphoto99 😂 They are, just 🤪 Ohh are you staying at Milton Of Fonab? Have a wonderful time! Can’t wait to get back up to the Cairngorms again. Safe journey 🚐 Em 💜

[@mstphoto99]

@vansforthememories Yes, just arrived at Milton of Fonab. We're here for 3 nights then onto Moffat. We loved Dalraddy a lot and will definitely be returning again hopefully soon. Bev spotted a static for sale there and that's all she's been on about LOL Take care Mike. Bev & Bracken