Wild Swimming on the Isle of Skye!! Outside our 1840s Cottage - Scottish Highlands - Ep22

[@livingtheskyelife]

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[@ladyamanda3572]

Great video. Star ⭐️ of the video is the beautiful jack spaniel he is so funny and sure loves his mum please give him belly rubs and hugs love Lady Amanda and cats princess Heidi and princess Clara xxxx

[@lynnesinclair5166]

Hi Willie and Sarah, great video, please can you tell me what make of Sandels do you wear? 🌞

[@livingtheskyelife]

Hi Lynne! Thanks for your lovely comment 😊 I can’t remember exactly the brand, but I think they came from Pavers (a company that do wide fitting shoes!) Sarah x

[@marymello7599]

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[@lynnesinclair5166]

@@livingtheskyelife many thanks for your quick reply Sarah, I'll have a look at them, enjoy the rest of your evening, keep up the great videos 🌞

[@markdodsworth5439]

Why did Willie not get Jack's stick when he was snorkeling? It was right there. Jack will never forgive him when he watches it.

[@oceangaler]

IT WAS JACK'S FAVORITE STICK.

[@markdodsworth5439]

@@oceangaler absolutely. Bad Willie 👎

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahaha yes that was the plan, but then we found the tennis ball and of course balls > sticks to a spaniel. Mind - we said it was his favourite stick. It was only his third favourite of that week 😅😜

[@markdodsworth5439]

@Living The Skye Life we expect a full apology from Willie to Jack next week. If not we shall be forced to not read our Willie cartoon strip. JACK SPANIELS FOR PM

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Isn't any stick the dog's favourite until it's chewed down or as long as no new stick shows up?

[@janetmackinnon3411]

I'm impressed by Willie's carpentry. True " Shed Chic"!

[@sherrierollins3774]

Amen When my husband and I travel, We will always pull over if we are going slower than the speed limit to let other vehicles pass. Just the conscientious thing to do.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Yep - it’s really easy to do it with consideration for other road users. We do it too when we are driving somewhere unfamiliar or if Sarah is driving (she’s a bit more tentative than Willie!)

[@Whocares.........]

Now you have to find treasures in the water! Good day! Torch it! It'll look better...

[@ginacrusco234]

I love your exuberance on the wild swim, and the underwater footage of Jack's doggy paddle is the most adorable thing EVer!

[@pinky2245]

Yes, Jack is living his best life on Skye! He's so free and energetic! A lovely dog!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hi, Sarah and Will. The byre is looking great… good job on your shelf, Will. It was great fun watching you wild swimming❤️❤️❤️

[@nancykielian9227]

Not just living the Skye life...living your best life! Thanks for sharing! 💜🌻

[@sheblyne]

Congratulations! Jack has successfully trained you to jump over the jump. He is too smart by half!

[@jamesfleming5875]

That building work is coming along really well,won’t be long until you’re in.👍🇬🇧

[@claremaidofthewave251]

A mermaid/merman special ❤🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏼‍♂️x

[@olgamaksymiw9565]

Willie, I love the shed you're doing a great job. Can't wait to see the finish shed. Oh my gosh it looked like you were having a great time swimming with Jack and Willie. Thank you for the wonderful underwater shots, just beautiful. Peace and Love

[@laundonsloft4629]

You’ve nailed shed chique 👍 Absolutely love the wild water swimming footage too. “Cannon ball” 😂

[@jahmasin]

❤LOVE WHAT YOU DID TO YOUR SHELVES❤THEY LOOK 200 YEARS OLD NOW.❤PERFECT❤ ❤LOVE JACK'S DOGGY PADDLES❤

[@maggiej253]

Yay a wee bit of Richard😊 The wild swimming looked so much fun ❤ Jack Spaniels was having the time of his life❤

[@jillychandler]

What a lovely thing to do, to wild swim with Jack Spaniels. What fun you three had! Bet you all slept well that night. Love your music as the backing Will. You have done so well in your byre with the wood work. xxx

[@Bulletguy07]

Wow.....who else has a huge freshwater swimming pool in their back garden?!!! The Byre is looking great now. 👍

[@livingtheskyelife]

Ahaha it’s pretty epic, although it’s brackish water so we do end up a bit salty afterwards!

[@Bulletguy07]

@@livingtheskyelife Ooo-err yeah of course. Silly me and i've been watching your channel from day one! Duh!!!

[@TheGar1968]

Great job on the shelves Willie. The wild swimming will be one of those life memories that you never forget.

[@stuc734]

Aaaah long summer days spent dookin in burns, lochs or the sea, takes me back to jumping off the jetty at Ganavan Sands near Oban in the 70s.....brilliant but our natural colour was more blue than pink lol😅. Last week it was Jack running back and forth, this week it was Willie (Jack obviously training him for Olympics eh), will it be Sarah's turn next week?? Brilliant just brilliant guys found myself smiling at the end of the bloopers yet again.

[@golfingmags5]

Just made my Sunday once again….Willie you are so clever with your joinery etc. as is Sarah. Loved your swimming with Jack Spaniels and have read the comments about you not retrieving his favourite stick😂. Weather has been glorious for the past two weeks but torrential this evening in Cumbria🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww haha! The stick was immediately forgotten on discovery of the tennis ball! 😅

[@jamieloom22]

Wild swimming right outside your back door, that's living Skye style.

[@alisonwonderland4438]

Wild swimming is great - when watching you! I like the distressed effect that you achieved on the shelf!

[@iainweller452]

The shelves will look great with your bottles on them, it’s all coming together nicely 👍

[@elizabethchevalier7740]

You really do live in paradise! Really great camera work on this one!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much Elizabeth!!

[@merrybeth627]

Jack Spaniels, dog paddler extraordinaire, is there anything he can’t do? 😂. 💜💜💜

[@livingtheskyelife]

He really detests baths and anything involving warm soapy water 🤣 Also bins and hoovers.

[@jonap5740]

@@livingtheskyelife Cold water wash works for clothes, maybe it'd work for Jack! (with soap, of course!)

[@simaradesfalaises]

first I do apologize. I'm not the best in english language. You're living in one of the most beautiful place on earth.. a little scotland. if I want to résume scotland, I say Skye. I thank you each sunday when I see your videos. it remembers me how I was happy and free in this country. Love scotland. please take care and be happy in this wonderfull place in the entire world.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww thank you so much! Your English is amazing 😊👍

[@simaradesfalaises]

@@livingtheskyelife you are so kind!!! best love from Normandy! I lived in scotland during few years! I was a vet assistant; looking after wild animals and sheeps and cows and red deers!!

[@simaradesfalaises]

Again, my bad but... JACK is the best!!! Jack Daniels... oups spaniel!! please embrace each day with him; he is a treasure, a big giant full of fun and love heart

[@simaradesfalaises]

@@livingtheskyelife what ever they are muddy the love and the smile they have when dogs share their hapiness, it is priceless! and I know you know!!

[@prwoolrich]

Great work on the shelving I really enjoy the way you are developing a wonderful lifestyle on Skye.

[@sandiandgregh]

That byre is a big job but a labour of love, obviously. What wonderful work spaces you will have…even when the drums move it. ;) Loved the wild swimming. It’s sunny and hot here but too cold for a lake swim yet. Maybe a paddle…if we’re brave this week. 😅

[@pennykaiser6667]

Yay! The wild swimming looked fun. Glad you took the plunge. The shelving and step look really nice. ❤

[@debrah7548]

Love seeing Jack’s legs underwater striking out in a strong doggie-paddle!

[@debrah7548]

And the bier is looking great.

[@fairyacorn4854]

You are very brave swimming in the water. Jack loved it and so did I watching you all having fun. Byre is looking good, its all coming along nicely now and I am looking forward to seeing your collection of Ginger Beer bottles on the shelf. Stay safe you three. Sending love and thanks for letting me know how far you walked on last weeks video.

[@Lorri6239]

Wonderful job on the byre, Willie! And you should be proud!!🤗🇨🇦

[@FLSueL]

The shelf looks great. I had a hard time understanding how the shelf was going to end up looking, based on your explanation, so it was really fun watching it come together. I understood what you were saying once I saw you doing it. The wood looks so much better once you gave it the texturing and oil/stain treatment. I love it! Your swim looked fun. It was plain to see that Jack enjoyed it too. I understand your frustration with tourism. I live in an area of Florida that is usually rather laid back; that is until the snowbirds arrive. The traffic gets to be really annoying. You have to start planning on twice the time to get anywhere. However, tourism is where Florida gets most of it's money. Catch 22. I try to remember that it's me annoying somebody else when I'm travelling and that helps me to "take it on the chin". That's what you get when you live in a beautiful place. 😉 Thanks for another great video. I enjoyed it all. 😊

[@sf55514]

Jack seems happy his people are swimming with him.

[@larhumba4233]

The Wild Swimmimg was epic! Imagine having a beautiful loch right outside your house, I'd be swimming everyday in this weather. Richard is the image of Catweazel from the late 70s. The IMAGE!

[@susancousins8766]

This was a wonderful video and of course your wild swim 🏊 was fun to watch. Love what you did with the shelves Willie, I can’t wait for the whole project to be finished. I am looking forward to seeing how beautiful it looks with yours and Sarah’s touch of home! Jack always makes me smile 😊 Enjoy your life! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💜

[@megvoss3329]

It's a love/hate relationship with tourists. Especially with the very slow vehicles. Having just driven these roads in April (had a cottage over the bridge in Skinidin), I can really appreciate how slow going it must be. Really enjoyable video - swimming looked really refreshing!

[@vvvskyevvv1912]

The byre is looking fab coming along nicely, the view when jack was jumping over the little hurdle was absolutely stunning

[@barbarad.9497]

Great video. The byre is really coming along. At first I did not know you would civilize it. Glad you are. Looks fabulous. Great swimming hole you have. I thought it might be even colder. Thanks for making these for us. I love them and love you all. You, too, Jack

[@vivellasmum]

Respect for that wild swimming! Awesome drone shots and what a FAAB time Jack had with you all in the water! Great wood finish Willie, can't wait to see it finished (I'm not cheating!). I'd love a campervan to go to Scotland 😂

[@amandabell8827]

Excellent video guys! I love how Jack trained Willie to jump over the wood! 😂 Well done on the shelves, it's going to look so good in there. I hope the weather stays good for you and you can go swimming with Jack again, he seemed to love it even more when you both joined in 😀💗 x

[@charlotteanddavestorey6553]

Swimming in that wild water looked fantastic especially in this heat that we’ve all had . Water looked so clean .

[@erink4685]

I learnt to drive in a Kombi which was definitely slow up hills and had a max speed of 100kms per hour. My dad taught me to always pull over and let the traffic behind me pass once it built up a little. It’s so selfish of those campervans not to!

[@eccosselion]

At last i have a chance to catch up with you all 🧔‍♂👩🧙🐕let me say this you have all done a grand job of fixing out the byre,you should all be proud of your efforts and the aptitudes skills you have displayed 🪚🔧🪛⚒⛏🪓🔫🪟🚪🪧👍

[@LV12800]

Great video...loved how the shelf color finally turned out, that whole studio space is looking good. Loved the swim episode. How amazing to have that right in your very own backyard! See you next week! ❤

[@arkonite]

I love the shed chic Willie! The byre is coming on so well, cant wait to see it finished. Poor jack losing his favourite stick 😕 his wee legs paddling away though 😂 you guys are so lucky to have the water on your doorstep ❤ Lets hope the weather holds, its fantastic 😊

[@walkwithMilo]

❤ you guys always make me smile, especially Jack Spaniels. The more I watch you, the more I need to come back to Scotland, maybe even Skye. Byre looking fab. Wondered why you'd cover up all that beautiful stone til you mentioned brieze blocks and waterproof membrane! It's going to be such a cozy work space! You are so lucky living the Skyee life, even with the campervan parade!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Yes - we did think about leaving some of the stone uncovered but couldn’t work out how to do it while also keeping the damp out. Plus, close up a lot of the mortar isn’t very aesthetically pleasing!!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great video, Byre is coming along beautifully. Swimming looked very refreshing and fun. I lived for 20 years right near a famous golf course and for two weeks every year just getting to the grocery store was a major ordeal, so I understand your frustration with camper van traffic right now. Fun bloopers, have a great week and give Jack a cuddle for me.

[@janedickson-gw4pb]

Can’t wait to see the finished results of the Brye!!!😊

[@livingtheskyelife]

Not far to go now!! Hopefully we will be done in a week or two 🤞

[@rodandthiabrown800]

The shelving turned out very nicely! Loved the swimming sequences. LOVE JACK!

[@avidviewer1]

Blimey - that swim looked *cold* (but Jack didn't seem to mind) 🥶🥶🥶

[@robreid1696]

Hi guys, being away and not being able to watch was like coming off a serious narcotic. 😂.. You all look so healthy and happy ( apart from campers).. As for the byre.. Well done, nothings getting in!? Doing wild swimming.. In style... Looked fantastic but cold.. Hope you get 40,000 + soon enough, and I now go out on my mountain bike, taking in what I missed.. Cheers.. Awe the best from Dunfermline,.. Off to watch others.. Woof to Jack. 👍🍻👍🍻👍🍻

[@abqresident4461]

You three always make me smile, no matter what. Keep up the good work! Love and hugs from me in New Mexico USA.

[@lorrilaque7311]

Nothing like a good swimming hole! You both are doing such a good job with the remodel. Love the trim color and all the wood. It’s going to become one of your happy spots. Go Jacks!

[@SchussinBoots]

The more I watch you guys, the better it gets. Just love the calm, fun and honesty of your videos. Wishing you all the very best with the ‘Skye Life’ from someone who took a similar plunge and is living the ‘Austria Life’.. doesn’t have quite the same ring to it, does it?! 😂

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

Oh, that wild swimming scene was heavenly! I’m a water sign (if you believe in that stuff), and am always drawn towards water. Or, maybe I was a Spaniel in another life? 🤣 Thanks, and ATB

[@saz4860]

I want to wild swim! So jealous you've got the perfect location for it right on your doorstep! Well done Sarah 😊❤ xx

[@chrisberry9017]

Oh the exuberance! Absolutely wonderful! The wild swimming looked to be just the thing for a hot spell in the weather! I loved the footage of Jack’s ‘doggy paddle’ under the water! And the byre is coming on beautifully - getting the shelf to look just the way you want it to be has been well worth while Willie. Sending love to you all from the English Midlands!

[@oceanluvngal]

I live on a small island in a different part of the world but sure can relate to the traffic challenges that come with living in a popular seasonal tourist destination. Add to that the constant road maintenance that must be done during these same months (before it's too cold for asphalt work). I make sure to have relaxing podcasts and cds at the ready, and water/snacks in my vehicle to help maintain a calm state of mind while facing inevitable delays getting pretty much anywhere. One silver lining to the slower travel is I have more time to take in the scenery. Thanks for another fantastic video folks!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Yeah - the pothole situation here is…interesting too!! We do enjoy our drives here and we have been lucky so far that we haven’t had to be anywhere in a hurry (touch wood), but you never know if the person behind you is needing to catch a train or get to an appointment, so we always try to drive with consideration 😊

[@heathertucker7056]

The underwater footage was so good to watch and really glad you can swim safely in your own loch! How wonderful is that and great to watch! Enjoy yourselves and Willie please get Jack Spaniels favourite stick back for him when you next go in! Great work with the shelving!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Don’t worry, the stick was forgotten as soon as the tennis ball was found! Plus Jack has about five different favourite sticks every week 😅

[@heathertucker7056]

@@livingtheskyelife glad to hear 🤣 Jack is a really lovely dog ❤️

[@HT-io1eg]

I like the rustic boards around the window shelf/sill. For a beginner it’s a bloody good job!

[@maggie_oshea]

Really enjoying seeing the work on the byre. Looks like you both (and Jack Spaniels) had fun in the water 💦 😄

[@theresac.3216]

What a wonderful place to live! The wild swim was so fun!

[@CeceliaWilson-n1n]

Look forward to a new video every week. Best wishes from Vancouver Island.

[@eleanorlaurent2303]

I've never heard the term "wild swimming", but it's one of my very favorite things to do. We're at the same latitude...Glacier fed waters on a scorching day are glorious! I love lakes, rivers, oceans, inland waters. 🧜‍♀️ Willie's "Basic Byre" Interior Design style is very nice 🩷

[@the-reading-lemon]

I wouldn't mind taking a dip myself, the water looks lovely (and wonderfully cool!). The shelves are gorgeous, that stain and distressed look were a great idea.

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

Beautiful job on that shelf Willie! I love the grain you put on it and then the darker stain after. Love the drone shots. Thank you!

[@franingram17]

I really enjoyed this episode, it made me laugh so much when you were teaching Jack to jump the obstacle. The views of the Red Cuillans made me nostalgic, they are magnificent❤. You guys have achieved sooo much in five months and learned so many new skills. Good on ya🎉

[@carlarivas1238]

I think Jack was so excited to swim with his mum and dad. He absolutely soared through the air!. Does he ever get tired? The byre is looking great. Willie’s shelf is beautiful. Can’t wait to see your video next week. Enjoyed the wild swimming and your bravery of jumping in.

[@kathleenstraube5356]

Willie, you had an ideal place for a time capsule! You do a fantastic job, considering you’re a musician really. I love watching Living the Skye Life.

[@christhompson4270]

Looking awesome, you will both be working in the byre soon. Wild swimming looked fun. Awesome video guys, take care and thanks for sharing your adventures 🙏👍❤️

[@guadalupeknippen528]

You guys are brave to jump into that cool water. It was so funny to watch Willie training Jack Spaniels. Your work in the shed is coming along beautifully. Blessings 🙏🌻 🐶🐕🥰🇺🇸

[@gilscot100]

Smashing video. Scotland is even more beautiful when the sun is shining. Was on Skye three weeks ago and the camper vans were already arriving. They really do slow the traffic down. I dread to think what August is like.

[@livingtheskyelife]

We’re going to find out soon enough!! We’ve only ever visited outside of the peak season before we moved here, so it will be eye-opening. However, we knew this about Skye before we moved, so we just have to make sure to always leave plenty of time on journeys and avoid the tourist hotspots 😊

[@mominator-inator]

Great job Willie, I like how your shelving turned out

[@Helmdep]

How bloody fantastic to have that on your doorstep. Bet you've never looked back on your previous life. Magic.

[@susannewhirley8709]

I live my dream to visit Scotland by watching your channel! Well done and a hug to Mr. Jack, from my Yorkies and Cavalier! From North Central Minnesota

[@janf817]

Wow! I'd love to be there, jumping in and having a wild swim! I've fancied trying it for ages. You certainly chose a gorgeous place to live. Sarah looked like a mermaid as she was swimming about. Willie, you did a cracking job on those shelves. They looked beautiful when you finished. And Jack looked very pleased that his humans had at last joined him in the water!

[@cjcarver6290]

Jack was so happy to have his humans join him for a swim.

[@brycehermon5939]

An excellent video and such beautiful weather. Perfect for a dip.

[@jeannienash5249]

Great show today!! 💖Luv all of you bunches 💖

[@mariannehutchison5487]

Fantastic!!!!L❤️❤️❤️

[@carolchadwick3580]

Beautiful weather !!!! I wish I was jumping into your lake. Jack's having a wonderful time as well. What a happy time for you all. ❤

[@lifelikeatob]

So wholesome going swimming, where ye live! I’m so happy for ye having such good craic! It really is the simple things in life 🤩🤙

[@sherylglenn7360]

Thanks for the fun and reason to laugh. Watching each building project takes shape and the joy you have when you have with each step accomplished. Jack needs his fav stick. Go get it!

[@brendonmitchell2597]

Cannon balls. Willie, or should it be, you big Jessie, keep to snorkelling. Love the idea of throwing Jack a submersible stick. So Cruel.Hopefully when the byre is finished we will see some more of your painting Sarah. All looks good guys. Stay safe.

[@stevenwoodman1032]

The blocking off the number plate was so funny. Class

[@catepearce2138]

Hi, great to see you having such fun playing at being Otters 😂. the Artists Bothy is coming along so well, well done Willie. Have a great week.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww we will definitely have to consider ‘Artist’s Bothy’ as the name!!

[@Kelly19217]

Love the video especially watching Jack jumping in the water it must be like having your own swimming pool in your back garden. Good job Willie on setting out the frame and the shelves look good too, enjoy the lovely weather 😅

[@EAKR]

That was an awesome video, I truly enjoyed it. I spent a few days in Skye and there is no place that compares to the beautiful landscape.

[@BellaSue70]

Loved the video this week, the swimming looked so refreshing and clear and love watching Jack Spaniels in the water. Such a lovely pups 🙂

[@valerieboyce7644]

The swimming looked like a blast! My favorite parts were the underwater shots of Jack. Where I live in Nova Scotia, the summer brings the tourists in RV'S and as much as they bring much-needed cash to the area, it can be pretty frustrating for the locals who are trying to get to work, etc. Double edged sword. What can ya do?

[@livingtheskyelife]

A double edged sword - exactly! We have no issue with tourists, everyone deserves to visit places like this and we did many times before we moved here. But, everyone can act considerately and hopefully that’s what the majority of visitors do 😊

[@jonap5740]

Gosh, that weather makes up for some of those dismal days earlier this year! Sorry about the holiday traffic! So great to see you swimming! It looked like a lot of fun!

[@livingtheskyelife]

The weather has been incredible recently! We knew about the holiday season before we moved here, so it’s just one of those things that we decided was worth it. But others who have lived here their whole lives have seen it change over the years

[@jonap5740]

@@livingtheskyelife I lived in a place that went nuts in the summers but really, who can blame people for wanting to see Skye, or any beautiful place. It is so beautiful. But as my husband says, they should "watch their manners!"

[@Carolbearce]

The byre is shaping up and the wall and shelves are looking awesome.

[@jonap5740]

Wow, you channel has over 2 million views, in total! That is extraordinary in the amount of time it's been up. Congratulations!

[@eliza-woodhouse]

Beautiful video, Im a Scottish artist living in Australia. Ive been folowing your journey. Loving seeing the change in seasons and the scenery, the house and of course Jack. The slow campers must be anoying. Thats the joys of living in paradise. The good news is that they are the same folk that will want to buy Sarah's paintings and watch your videos. Every cloud has a silver lining. Keep up the great videos. Love you guys.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Aww thanks so much! Yes, we are totally in favour of tourism and think everyone deserves the chance to visit Skye - it’s all about being responsible and considerate too 😊 We try to do this whenever we are visiting somewhere else too!

[@susanselko-millman4889]

The water looks so refreshing. Good job Willie.

[@denisepiekarski4159]

Jack was really skillful at teaching Willie to jump the barrier!😅

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

what absolute bliss being able to go for a wild swim on your doorstep ... I did laugh as I am sitting here with a fan in my face and a blanket covering me lol fab Vlog as always .. hilarious bloopers lol

[@mars2100]

Great job Willie, you should be well proud of the work you have done.

[@sharonmercer3549]

Everything is coming along nicely. Well done you both should feel proud. Enjoy the journey.