Will We Discover the Old Well Behind the Jacobean Cottage We're Restoring? | The Scottish Isle

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[@birrcottage8419]

That was a really beautiful tribute to the history of the area in the middle of the video. Move over Lucy Worsley, Katie’s on the scene now.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you so much!

[@rosemarymee]

Katie is much better. I find Lucy W. very annoying - Our Lady of the Kirby Grip…

[@karenbradley8851]

I love when Katie tells the history of the Scottish isles, old buildings and then the baking and cooking

[@plainnpretty]

Sounds like Scotland is a wonderful place. You said you didn’t know what kind of wood the bookcase was so it could be toxic to humans. Thanks

[@catherinegowan1362]

Yes Katie. I remember paper dollies. Changing their dresses and even accessories like handbags and hats.

[@brendamiller5785]

When I was cutting out the paper clothes (after I coloured them,) I always seemed to cut one of the tabs off. 😅

[@rosemarymee]

@@brendamiller5785 Me too. It put me off dressmaking for life.😮

[@adonaicreation]

Love the comment on how you heal yourselves with natural herbs, spices and plants. Everyone should do this.

[@brenwyckoff]

The history segments are beautifully written and bring the people of long gone eras back to life... all new stories and images giving depth to our understanding of the land of our ancestors. Thank you~ ♥

[@gjmiller138]

My adult son contracted Lyme disease when camping in Michigan, it started with an intense circular rash and he became very fatigue all the time. It took at least 6 months before he felt better but still has symptoms 20 years later if he becomes stressed. Take care of yourself.

[@Rescueluv]

When I watch your videos I want to be a naturalist and spend my days sketching all parts of your glorious ecosystem thx Katie for reading about the island and talk at the end of even more history. Thx Scott for the editing. Your episodes are a visual feast.

[@lauraautry6992]

I love history and really enjoy Katie’s history of Scotland..love to you both ❤️🤗

[@catherine3902]

I admire the two of you so much. You work so hard every day, improving your home , caring for your environment, caring for each other as well as your animals. Then, you somehow find time to record and share your lives with us all whilst also giving us a real history of your surroundings. Many, many thanks xxx

[@meganeth2310]

The way you two lovelies interact with and care for your animals is the surest sign of being kindhearted good souls ❤ had such a chuckle at Jeeves’ cheekiness with Scott and Katie’s mirthful encouragement 😂❤

[@myownlittlehouse471]

Wonderful history there at the end! Thanks so much. My brother is bottle-feeding 8 lambs this spring. I think they're about to get off the bottle full-time, but he's really exhausted!

[@carolynstewart5825]

Bunty cut out dolls were awesome! I am sure the sheep will be happy without all the weight of the wool. The photographs and back ground history are really interesting. 'An exercise in vanity' Katie you put things in place so well. Nailed the slate rounding, well done Scott! You two deserve privacy. Does the 'Lady of the Lake' know there is a duck head sunk in your pond? Lamb(s) are coming! Olive or Oliver to go with the cheese names???

[@bethdasecke4679]

bunty perfect name for the new baby lamb .

[@lilybats7215]

I adore Katie's story/history telling with all the old pictures. It makes me wonder what my life would be like if my ancestors had never chosen to leave the UK. Makes me sad, but grateful for the history lesson. ❤‍🩹💔😥

[@lilybats7215]

I'm now further into the video, where are you are talking about King Arthur. My favorite book of all time is, "The Mists of Avalon" by Marion Zimmer Bradley. It's a long book.. but SO good! 👑🪄⚔

[@whiskeycook3323]

Sounded like Scott had some difficulty breathing walking up hill, for my breathing inflammation issues. I use a homemade remedy. One cup organic honey, to it mix in a heaping teaspoon of each of these three turmeric powder, ginger powder and Ceylon cinnamon. I keep in cupboard so it is always ready to use. I have it on toast n not in my tea as the honey loses some of its antibacterial properties in the heating process. It ferments within 24 hours. A refreshing drink for helping to open breathing is drinking organic pineapple juice for the bromelien in it. Hope Scott improves

[@barbaradavie150]

Again, another great episode. Loved the colour of the timber after the bookcase was sanded, looks gorgeous, Scott. Katie, you are so brave working on the roof. Lovely happy ending.

[@rogermcglaughlin3854]

Deeeeeeeeee-lightful.....as usual!! Thank you both!!!

[@lindabaker2905]

Fabulous shots of your surroundings, magical and grounding. Thank you so very much!

[@FOSSILFERN10]

Your videos are getting better and better. I cannot imagine it being even better with the new camera. I love Scott's sense of humor and Katie's comebacks, the wonderful music and I love watching the animals stealing the scene whenever they can. I am in Canada and was chuffed to hear Katie had lived in Alberta where I was born and raised! She was likely living there when I was living in Calgary! Keep up the good work!

[@teristeenhuis3223]

Love your new gear and cant wait to see you use it, may I suggest that you get a lens filter for your expensive new lens, it is clear but protects the eye from all sorts of things that fly through the air. your videos are a nice escape for me with your calming voices and your lovely banter, I lost my husband on the 13th of this month, we would have the same kind of banter and I love you both as a distraction. Keep up the great videos. Love from Australia.

[@TheScottishIsle]

I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such a loss and a change. Take good care of yourself and make sure to have your loved ones around you, to remember good times together. Much love and God bless.. 🤍

[@teristeenhuis3223]

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[@Padraigan13]

A herbal or floral name for the lamb would be cute and nice, such as Tansy, Daisy, Poppy, Marigold, Peony, Dahlia, Holly, Sage, Clemantine, Jasmine, Lily, Saffron, Snowball and the list goes on and on. :)

[@HelenMcGinnis-i9z]

Saffron would be great! 😊

[@robinmoore5181]

🌸 sweethearts you both are. Mineral oil may be a choice, I don't think it smells as bad as WD40. Your privacy is important. We are grateful for the sharing of our stories.

[@waltmoore3095]

Yes my lovely wife, Food Grade Mineral Oil,or Butcher Block Conditioner. WD40 is petroleum based,not good for the kitty, just saying!

[@StuartWoodwardJP]

I had totally forgotten about those transfers. In the 1970s, you could also buy transfers with scenes that folded out where you could rub down the images anywhere you wanted. Breakfast cereals also came with plastic toys, paper cutouts, boxes with printed on the inside with things to be made. Tea came with cards to be collected and collectable football cards and later Star Wars cards to be bought on the way to school. What a time to be alive.

[@blupoppy608]

ps just wanted to mention love the lil chit chat at the end of the video, love hearing your stories about the history and legends of the place, etc etc...nice ending to the video

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you. Beautiful shots of the island.

[@patriciacrosbie6029]

Your plan for the cut outs does work. I designed my kitchen using the same method.😊

[@Amurray212]

Love the content, surely the New lamb has to be Baby Bel x

[@jodieford3480]

Thank you for the extra long episode!! Jeeves is such a ham...love him! 😂

[@Lorraine-n3c2c]

Liked seeing inside your cabin Scott and the paper floor plan was good for your bookcases also hope you feel well soon.Katie you made a good job of sealing the roof and you are a great storyteller

[@lisaminglet7229]

So much beautiful gel prints and little critters and flowers. What a fun journal.

[@Chris-cp1zb]

Lovely episode Katie and Scott, love the banter between you both, always gives me a giggle. Such a joy to see the beautiful scenery and perfect music to match it. Thankyou both so much.

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again……… you are so lucky to live with those beautiful surroundings

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️ The Island gets greener and more beautiful each episode! So does the cottage!

[@judymcgovern8454]

Thanks for another fabulous vlog. We certainly missed you on Sunday. Enjoyed a wee peek in your cabin Scott but it looks quite dark. The book shelves will look great, I would be a little worried of any damp in there though. Hope you are feeling better now xx

[@robynterrey7767]

Loved seeing you use that paper "model" to plan out your "bunker". It's a fairly common way of room planning I think - at least here in Australia. It really helps take away the struggle and juggling around of chunky furniture and makes it much easier to go through the various options and possibilities before putting the actual furniture anywhere. I hope it all fits in well and is the optimal work space for you Scott. Love your channel and really enjoy not only seeing how you're doing things and what you do but also loving all the gorgeous scenery shots. They could have filmed endless Camelot type movies there or Lord of the Rings segments. Am finally getting my head around your incredibly dry humour. I can't imagine many of your US audience understanding it at all. Eagerly anticipating the products of your new camera gear. Can't wait.

[@lindsayblundall8140]

So funny, cat snot, happens to me as well. Great vlog again, love all the elements and plans for the future x

[@jkeilman7556]

I love your tree pics and panoramas of your home. I love our High Rockies too. Very different. I appreciate the "vanity" comparison. I'm so sorry that we seem to have lost our ability to laugh at ourselves and get on with the important stuff. I wonder if the illness might be related mold. You mentioned in the past that there is mold mold in your storage. I had the pleasure of cleaning up a shed that had a roof leak and therefore moldy inside. I didn't think anything of it at the time, but a bit later I was wiped out for several days, much like you describe. Glad you are feeling better!

[@lindachenoweth9002]

Lot of work to do, lot of work done, you're doing great! Love the nature parts and the stories. Take care you two!

[@rachaelh3973]

I love your history stories of the old folk . 'Without one another all of life is just an exercise in vanity’

[@rosschamberlain1823]

Another wonderful episode! An old-school technique for sealing slate or other porous stones is with boiled linseed oil. Thinning it with mineral spirits or lacquer thinner will help it soak in deeper, and once cured, maintained with pure carnauba wax.

[@nadineveitch5837]

I can't get over how old the history of your places are over there. NZ and anything from the 1800s is considered really old! Love hearing and seeing the history round your parts, just amazing.

[@lilybats7215]

Sounds like most parts of the US, but we are a disposable country. Most things are built like crap knowing in 50 years it will be torn down. Sad. That's probably why I love channels like this, that show a real history of its people and culture.

[@louiseswart1315]

I think the word for the things to shuffle around to see where each bookcase should come is "template". I bet there is a rock or a tree stump under that platform. I can believe vinegar would help for slugs, but only until the next rain 😂

[@jamiedildine1785]

I think Fontina would be a cute name for the little lamb. 😊 That is a type of cheese. 😁

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Katie and Scott, great video. Good job on mending the roof Katie. Also I liked hearing about the history of people in later days. Good sanding of the book case Scott. I'm sure it will look nice when your done. It looked like a good stretch of the legs, looking for the well. Looking forward to the next video.

[@hatcherhollerhoodlum4418]

Katie on a cool tin roof with her tea what a lovely picture!!! I was waiting for her to answer Scott about how long it will take her to do the rest of the roof???lmbo Thr landscape pic's are gorgeous an the music makes it all soooo enchanting Keep the videos coming👍🏻

[@Stevensonchats]

Wonderful as always!

[@TheScottishIsle]

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[@joyceglaister2086]

Hi Episode 69 was delightful full of diversification. Loved Katie’s historical narration as it reminded me of my grandparents. They lived in an age when there was no financial help from the State but neighbours helped each other by sharing excess food etc. Thank you. 🐑🐑🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@jez4721]

I must say that your lady gets stuck in to the jobs and explains things very well 😮

[@brendakilberg5727]

I enjoyed hearing about the wilderness and the forest where your island is situated. Ancient history is so interesting! Thank you for sharing it all! Good for you folks to keep your privacy and security top priority. ❤

[@iamshotty]

Well done Jeeves🤣I'm sure the bite was because of the comment made that Bree "is like a small horse!!" 😹Not only Jeeves, do you look exactly like my Ollie cat, but you also behave like him 😹😹Fabulous episode as always xx Teresa 🇦🇺♥

[@piatheiltoft67]

Hope you are feeling better soon Scott. 😊

[@lesleyford1098]

When are you doing the Q &A episode please, really enjoying all episodes

[@TheScottishIsle]

Not 100% sure yet, we'll see what life brings! Kx

[@CatherineH.-gf7mm]

Fine work you did on the roof!

[@jenniferfarrah3134]

Great to see you again , so relaxing to watch , love the stories you relate to us . Sorry to hear you have been unwell Scott . And the scenery , mind blowing , you are soo lucky 🙏. Look forward to seeing the little lamb 🐑. Thankyou for sharing 😘

[@ColleenBalliet-po4ki]

Bless you and your sheep and cats!❤❤❤

[@sarcasticinfj5310]

My soul aches to live where you live. ❤ from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Dale.-d1a2l3e4]

Oak oak oak has one of the best kept secrets of any tree...slicing oak root and tree to create shaze longes benches The best this man can get...💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💚

[@marypasco2213]

Absolutely L*O*V*E*D the landscape bits that were done in the beginning. The moss & rocks & 'cubby holes' in the rocks. Was mesmerized by the tree roots/trunk you panned up. Just gorgeous! Look forward to seeing more of your beautiful place. And the work you have done. ❤

[@annehicks9992]

I'm very excited to see this super duper camera 🎉🎉

[@22marketst]

Delightful, informative, amusing, surprising and charming - BOTH of you as always ....

[@corinnealford2952]

Birch, I built a cabinet out of birch and you could not move it. Very hard and lovely!

[@girlnorthof60]

🐑 I like the name Lindy (or Lindie) for Lindisfarne. As for a cheese related name, there's the always popular Schnebelhorn... 😂 or Perl (Las). I enjoyed every bit, hope you're feeling better Scott. Cheers ❤x

[@paulinedavey4907]

Yet again, another great episode 👍 Just wondering Katie, what do you do with the sheep's wool? I would love to see the process of carding, spinning etc

[@TheScottishIsle]

I do use it, yes. That's all coming up quite soon..! Kx

[@bernicebest]

Love the mix of work and nature, very relaxing when it comes to looking at the amazing views, I remember the cut outs on the Corn Flakes boxes, gosh how long ago would that be! ….. sorry to hear your not feeling very well Scott, best wishes from the Derbys Dales 😊

[@tinawelch3005]

my mum has been sick. missing your episode when it released yesterday was my major concern....well, close to it.

[@sharonlamendola7421]

Would you consider bringing your chain saw up to cut the fallen oak? To see if the well is beneath it?

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

The wood looks like ash or walnut maybe. Like you said, once you Osmo, it may become clearer. That old rotting tree trunk you filmed, what causes that green tinge to the wood? Is that algae? I don't think I've ever seen a live slug. I've seen pictures of them, but I've never seen one slurping along. I saw one gal who was gardening on youtube and she put out shallow saucers of beer to attract slugs. I thought that was weird. Another was talking about using small plastic containers of half powdered sugar and half baking soda. The previous residents probably put a barrel on a donkey and had the donkey carry the water down the hill. Columba sure got around. I think I saw a program from Time Team who was digging up some Scottish Island where Columba might have visited and started some small community.

[@TheScottishIsle]

I've done the saucer of beer slug trap before...They all flock to it and drown, and emptying them out is very, VERRRRY 🤢🤢🤢🤢 Kx

[@rosemarymee]

Iona?

[@thesandman5689]

I enjoy you videos and the glorious place where you live. I think Scott had got his saints muddled and the cave he visited in Northumbetland was most likely St Cuthbert's cave, where it's said the monks of Lindisfarne rested with Cuthbert's body after leaving Lindisfarne on their journey that eventually ended at Durham. It's known locally as Cuddy's cave.

[@marypasco2213]

Love the floor lamp in the corner of the 'office'.

[@georgejohnstone4235]

Great job with flash band

[@brucecampbell1291]

Get well soon Scott.

[@peterborthwick1247]

Enjoyed Katie's 'little historical bit' More please. Also very impressed by your use of flashing band in such difficult circumstances/angles! Have tried to do similar with much worse results. Which product exactly did you use? and how much did the warm day help? ..keep up the good work. I've watched every episode

[@TheScottishIsle]

I think the sunshine did help make it more malleable. We used Bostik Flashband, the proper branded stuff and it worked well. No more leaks! Kx

[@gracegalarya7957]

Omg Katie ...Scott looks sooo sexy without his beanie no wonder you keep him hidden on a remote Scottish Island lol but seriously love your video's love Scott's dry wit and your reaction nonchalant is even funnier Grace from Belfast 😅😅

[@glassdaft]

I had venison burgers for tea, dispatched locally. Very tasty & environmentally sound. Not sure I could do the dispatching though.

[@andrewmason7207]

for sure the sanding has effected you, ive been there . old school who needs a mask. , if persists get checked out love the show. , cheers guys

[@terrybull1043]

Good job on the roof ❤

[@maureensayersaberdeenquinnie]

Do you remember the bang bang, it was a two cardboard shapes with brown paper in between and when you forced it down it made a bang? Came in a comic, which one I can t remember.

[@joanmoss9371]

We are all our primary health care giver…I last saw a doc in 2014..retired RN too.! Supplements, good food choices and lifestyle.Muscle is after all working tissue. Sick folk need a medico, I ain’t sick.

[@megmills4798]

Thank you loved this video😊

[@allonesame6467]

Blessings!

[@Lorraine-n3c2c]

It was nice to see inside your office today and the bookcase plan was good Scott also hope you feel better soon.Katie you are a brilliant storyteller and intrepid on the roof it looked great when it was done

[@irenefitzpatrick6480]

Health and happiness to you both! ❤❤

[@spchristner]

I love watching your channel, I live in the U.S. in Tennessee and if I could go anywhere in the world to visit it would be Scotland. I'm sooo confused though, you say there are owners of the island, does that mean you are caretaker's of your cottage and property or do you actually own the cottage and the property around it? It's such a beautiful area and thank you for the videos.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Yes, we take care of the place in their absence and have the privilege of living here, just the two of us. Kx

[@Doog513]

I think your illness came from the sanding because you had stored the bookcases in the byer which is damp, mould spores will have started to grow on the wood and when you started to sand the said bookcase these became airborne and you breathed them in. always always wear a mask when using a sander as it is not just mould you need to be careful of with old furniture the paint also could contain lead.

[@tripletgirl2484]

Always enjoy your videos. Take care of yourselves!💚🙏

[@michelleh9685]

Great video again guys. Just a little hack for really cold filming/ photography times from a photographer, when lenses start fogging up use those disposable hand warmers tied/ tape or rubber banded around outer of the lens body close to edge of glass, a lot cheaper than some of the other options out there. It's what we do when out filming astro photography when the frost is out.

[@BrentJJ]

💚 good day

[@susangotchy2887]

Blue after the cheese you could call her Blue bell.

[@rwilkins1583]

Did anyone notice the duck head in the pond?

[@sandfly60]

Yep, that decoy has sprung a leak!

[@sandralovegrove2805]

Hello from 🇨🇦 question for the hard working lady; when & where did you live in Canada? eye enjoy your diversified content 🌷all the beautiful scenery with soft music 🎶 History, nature, renovations, humour, animals etc thank you for your time sharing your journey ☮️🦋💜

[@TheScottishIsle]

Thank you! Check out Podcast 4, it's all about Canada! Kx kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGPIhXp-gtKKasU

[@bs6281]

Cut outs is great idea 🎉 I have done that several times when moved to new places works well.

[@megmills4798]

So happy to see you😊

[@sharonlewis555]

Katie, I love your attire. Do you make your outfits? Are they a traditional Scottish attire? I love the sleeves with the buttons down them.

[@TheScottishIsle]

They're from Banned Retro and Top Vintage. When one of them eventually falls apart, I'll take a pattern from it to make my own, but they do last forever! Kx

[@keith0alan]

11:24.... Marsh monster!

[@paulaharris4667]

I enjoy your videos some much!!❤️👍🏼

[@joannekeith9430]

Will you spin the wool when you shear the sheep? Couldn't help but notice you knitting in the intro...Love what you are doing and thanks for letting us come along!

[@TheScottishIsle]

Yes, and thank you for watching! Kx

[@thewatchman6074]

We had a problem with slugs getting into the kitchen on a daily basis, so I ended up digging a two foot trench right along the outside kitchen wall (down to the foundations) and sheathing all the outside stone work with a layer of cement (right up to the cladding) and that did the trick. PS, you also need to make sure you cement around the sink outlet pipe too. The slugs actually live in between the brickwork in these old stone cottages, so preventing them getting in in the first place is the only answer..

[@christinehodge3608]

Good video, thank you for sharing,

[@TheScottishIsle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cynthiataylor2189]

How long have you been together? I love the way you discuss things.

[@TheScottishIsle]

Check out the podcasts for more info on our background and how we met! Good for when you're knitting or ironing..! Kx Podcast 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eprVqKCeap1oiqM Podcast 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGOQqWOJgcqGfqM Podcast 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXbUl5tjacaiqJo Podcast 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGPIhXp-gtKKasU

[@terrybull1043]

Your duck is drowning 😂

[@dottiebaker6623]

You might think twice about facing the desk so that your back is to the door. You won't feel comfortable with your back to the door. And with that fabulous view of the bay, wouldn't you rather look up and see that than a windowless wall? Just a thought...

[@sandfly60]

I hate having my back to the door but sometimes good views lead to reduced productivity and glare around the computer screen.

[@dottiebaker6623]

@@sandfly60 I agree - it seems there's always a trade off....

[@rosemarymee]

In lowland Scotland, a well is often a naturally occurring spring. It might have a stone facing attached to it or a stone basin fashioned to create a small drinking area. It is never - in my experience- the kind of deep, excavated structure which the Pussy Cat fell into(Ding, dong dell. The pussy’s in the well.)