What's it like living on a remote island? | Auskerry, Orkney Islands

[@bonniehyden962]

Rory, how nice to meet you after watching the videos Hamash has recently made on the current happenings of Auksberry. It's also very nice to see your dad at this time, to meet his true self. Thank you for this. ...now I'll enjoy the rest of your series as I sip coffee on a chilled East Texas morning. Thank you, sir, for sharing your own perspectives of this wonderful place you call home.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad you’re enjoying Hamish’s series too.

[@jimkerr9921]

What a fantastic series. I'm just sitting I'm my kitchen having a coffee watching it. 600 sheep too sheer using a pair of clippers WOW now that's some hard work. It must be hard living on the island in winter time it would be nice to see it. Thank you for sharing this video. Can't wait to see more.

[@RoryOnAir]

I’m delighted you enjoyed it Jim. Hopefully I’ll be able to do some more from the island at some stage. Check out my brother, Hamish Auskerry’s channel on here. He’s made loads about island life on Auskerry.

[@jr-life]

Must be very a very wholesome feeling to have access to this sort of life, I know it’s not without its trials as with any life but I sort of yurn for the escape from the life in south yorkshire. It can be a little bit soulless in my area but we are still well off. Not sure what i’m trying to say lol, anyway thank you for sharing.

[@RoryOnAir]

We are very lucky to have Auskerry in our lives and I am delighted you’ve enjoyed watching. I hope 2024 brings good things in Yorkshire.

[@FootballInstagramStories]

Better than half of the programs on tv well done mate

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks very much!

[@tikkathreebarrels]

Cool!

[@paulheppleston8506]

What can I say that hasn’t been said already? These videos are absolutely fabulous. So professional and informative and your way of presenting isn’t one jot self-centred, as it could be, for you were brought up on Auskerry. We lived in Kirkwall for 20 years (me working at KGS) and we return every year - so to see island life portrayed in such a lovely manner is wonderful. Thank you!

[@RoryOnAir]

Hi Paul, thank you very much for this kind comment. I'm delighted you enjoyed it and I hope you have many more trips to Orkney.

[@stingireland29]

That was excellent ....you do know that Attenborough has to retire eventually. Such talent shouldn’t be ‘wasted’ flying inverted egg beaters !! Roll on part 2. John

[@RoryOnAir]

Sting Ireland ha ha - thanks very much. I love the ‘inverted egg beater’ but I also enjoy making things like this so perhaps one day I’ll be able to combine the two!?

[@alicetickle]

Thoroughly enjoyed that. Bought back many happy memories. Good stuff

[@RoryOnAir]

A pleasure, thank you for watching.

[@markaudley-thewles5920]

Rory, Just stumbled across your video. What a complete gem, enjoyed every minute . 😊

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you very much Mark. I’m delighted you enjoyed it! Cheers, Rory

[@hatanbu1]

Great lifestyle. Fresh air, fresh food, thanks for posting.

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks for watching!

[@ianhaskell1636]

Another great video Rory. A change from the Eurostar and helicopter training but good to see your childhood home island and see the remoteness and how you live when you were there. Look forward to part two

[@RoryOnAir]

Ian Haskell thanks very much Ian. I’m looking forward to getting back to making flying videos as soon as we’re allowed to train again but this is fun in the meantime.

[@alwatt9367]

Fascinating Rory...I did not know you were from Scotland. Quite a move to middle England. Nice video

[@RoryOnAir]

Al Watt yes, it has been quite a change but I am also very proud of my Orcadian roots. I’m glad you enjoyed this one!

[@TheMicroPilot]

Genuinely think you're missing out on a career in Documentary film making! Really good mate!

[@RoryOnAir]

The MicroPilot cheers mate - that’s very kind. Perhaps I’ll be able to find a way of combing that with flying one day!

[@BenAtkinsonVideos]

Rory that was epic. What a blissful getaway. Sublime range of shots. Looking forward to the next

[@RoryOnAir]

Ben Atkinson thanks very much Ben - such a great place to spend time. I can’t wait to take a heli there.

[@MonostripeZebra]

What a lovely place!

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you! It certainly is a great little island.

[@richardkaberry8790]

Rory this is great. Always wanted to experience island life and you’ve put me there! Thanks!

[@RoryOnAir]

Richard Kaberry my pleasure Richard - thanks for watching!

[@clippy16]

Thanks for the Video Rory, I have family on Mainland that we were due to visit this June, so this goes a little way to easing the pain...looking forward to pts 2 and 3. Cheers

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks Clippy, I hope you still managed to make it up this summer.

[@chazboyle9456]

looks Beautiful🥰

[@RoryOnAir]

Thank you, it is!

[@saramacaskill1607]

Really enjoyed watching these Rory

[@RoryOnAir]

Glad you like them Sara!

[@PythonLee]

I have been top Orkney many times the furthest out I have been is Westray I love Orkney and will continue to visit.

[@RoryOnAir]

Excellent stuff.

[@gordanmilne7034]

Great way to spend a break and catch up with friends Rory and no doubt the weather helped.

[@RoryOnAir]

Gordan Milne yes, we were lucky with the weather. We did have some wet days but I just didn’t bother filming those!

[@Fraser365]

Brilliant Rory, I enjoyed that.

[@RoryOnAir]

Christie365 thank you!

[@JasonMcKnespiey]

Lovely to see Rory, having lived in Orkney during the 70s and 80s and still having many friends and memories their it was lovely to see your video. Now a subscriber.

[@RoryOnAir]

Jason McKnespiey thanks Jason, I’m delighted you enjoyed it. Episode 2 will be on the channel tomorrow I hope, it’s rendering as I type this. Thanks for subscribing.

[@rosssmith6283]

Great video, It a good living out there

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks Ross.

[@paulmarkman5247]

Hello Rory - great to see you back with this lovely distraction from our current issues. Very professional drone footage, I must say. Best wishes from Manchester - Paul

[@RoryOnAir]

Paul Markman thanks very much Paul. It took quite a bit of playing about to get used to the drone and I think the key is smooth, gentle movement. I hope you enjoy the next episodes too.

[@LetsGoFlying]

Fabulous mate. Can’t wait to watch the rest!

[@RoryOnAir]

Let's Go Flying cheers mate, glad you liked it!

[@PythonLee]

I travel up to Orkney from Manchester on my motorcycle most years. I love the place but the wind can sometimes be a bit much for a motorbike.

[@RoryOnAir]

Glad you enjoy the county!

[@musoseven8218]

Looks idyllic Rory, thanks for sharing what a wonderful place and way of life. Tough at times but, as nature intended.

[@RoryOnAir]

Muso Seven thank you. Yeah, it’s not as easy when the days are short and the weather bad but my parents did amazingly well keeping it going and bringing us up there.

[@musoseven8218]

Hi Rory, I know how tough sheep farming can be and the weather up there is, I would imagine, a double edged sword too. You and yours have done amazingly well - long may that continue.

[@BlaiseBrogan]

One of my favourite places in the world so many memories, excellent work Rory.

[@RoryOnAir]

Mine too Blaise!

[@AnotherHipster]

Amazing video with some great drone shots, really interesting to see a different way of life, Looking forward to the next episodes

[@RoryOnAir]

AnotherHipster thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it. The drone does give a pretty cool vantage point. Lots more to come in the next two episodes as well.

[@ranbirsingh7666]

Hi, another Brilliant video, looks absolutely beautiful . Btw.. thought I was about get a Headbutt from the sheep at 3:08.. 😂. Looking forward to next episode. 👍

[@RoryOnAir]

ranbir singh thanks Ranbir. That bit was filmed with my 360 camera which I can’t wait to try using in the helicopter when we can fly again. 👍

[@ranbirsingh7666]

Rory On Air : Hopefully we should all be in skies soon..

[@RoryOnAir]

ranbir singh I certainly hope so. 🤞

[@jedwig61]

Looks idyllic Rory, bet it’s no so inviting mid-winter. Your drone shots are great.

[@RoryOnAir]

Jed Wigmore thanks very much Jed. I had a lot of fun with the drone. It’s the perfect place to fly it really as it’s not going to annoy anyone and we are well away from other aircraft. You’re right about the winter weather!

[@DanSmithBK]

Loving that Rory - great production for a self produced piece! Very envious of the peace and solitude you get up there!

[@RoryOnAir]

Dan Smith thanks very much Dan. This one took a while to edit but it’s lovely to imagine I’m back there now.

[@martinbguk]

Great video Rory.

[@RoryOnAir]

Charlie Sierra thanks very much Charlie.

[@SteveMiddleton]

“Roger” on the radio 🤣 Couldn’t resist could you? 😆

[@RoryOnAir]

Steve Middleton ha ha - well spotted!

[@JodelFlyer]

WOW Rory, excellent stuff, awesome and a very interesting video... Great shots and expertly edited. Well done! I was wondering if the drone worked as a sheepdog drone? Really looking forward to the next one. Take care and stay safe

[@RoryOnAir]

Jodel Flyer thanks very much Tim, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think the sheep were a bit unsure of the drone and I didn’t want to mess up the gather by flying it close enough to scare them. That would have delayed the next meal! 🤣

[@slowstick86]

Looks a beautiful place! But please, stone moving for your mums garden? Looks like the start of a heli pad to me!

[@RoryOnAir]

Andyfree ha ha ha - yeah, that‘s the next job!

[@jayt7227]

Ahhh I bet it’s just fine

[@ronniepickering9191]

amazing love watching them, you might know who i am pal.

[@RoryOnAir]

I suspect you’re not THE Ronnie Pickering from that viral video?

[@malcolmrowe1794]

Great video, looking forward to the next instalment! Are your parents the only people living there?

[@RoryOnAir]

Malcolm Rowe thanks very much Malcolm. Yes they are the only ones there almost all of the time. My brothers and I go home in the summer when we can.

[@howardgore8960]

Is there actually phone signal out there? It looks so beautiful and wish I could experience everything you have. Thank you from Kent England : )

[@RoryOnAir]

Howard Gore hi, thank you - I’m glad you enjoyed it! Yes, we can even get 4G there now. It’s a beautiful place.

[@howardgore8960]

@@RoryOnAir Lovely to hear back from you mate and I wish you and you're family all the best. 😀

[@RoryOnAir]

Howard Gore pleasure! All the best to you and your family too. Cheers. 👍

[@neilbarriskell7840]

Long time since I was up there, and for sure a long way from Penang... makes you hone sick

[@RoryOnAir]

Neil Barriskell yes, that must be quite different. Thanks for watching Neil.

[@henryyandell3222]

Awesome videography and story telling, how do the likes of telephones and internet work on the island?

[@RoryOnAir]

Thanks Henry. We have had a mobile phone since they were first introduced and we’ve started to be able to get some internet via satellite or 4G.

[@stevebarr5301]

It be a Nice Quiet simple life

[@RoryOnAir]

Quiet yes, simple not so much!

[@shakamaker554]

What an awesome video Rory,Just one thing,You should kill the fish straight away by knocking it on the head,not just throwing it into the bucket.

[@RoryOnAir]

shakamaker55 yeah, I agree, I should have done that. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@john3Lee]

Your dad forgot to say "Clear prop" 6:26

[@RoryOnAir]

john wheatley ha ha - not well trained enough. Good spot!

[@wearequickflix]

Who actually owns the island? I would love to rent a plot of land there and muck in / go off-grid too.

[@RoryOnAir]

It's a pretty awesome 'off-grid' experience for sure!

[@LesleyDT6227]

Oh pick me what a life.

[@RoryOnAir]

Certainly pretty special!