Life in the Scottish Highlands | Home Renovation Project
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2020
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In this episode, I show you some more parts of my folks' Scottish Highlands home and the renovations they are carrying out.
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Shaun...if you stood over the stove and made an omelet...while making small talk...I would watch--and enjoy it!
Omelet making with Shaun sounds good to me.
Reading the instructions off a box cake mix.
I completely agree!
When we visited Scotland we were shocked to find one lane roads all over the Highlands lol my sister said this is not a road it's a goat path. We finally got the hang of it😂
Please show us some Scottish traditions at Christmas time. How do people decorate for Christmas in Edinburgh?
From Glasgow here. We don't decorate the outdoors as much as you do in the US. For most, it's a tree and some lights in the window and something for the mantelpiece on the fireplace. In Scotland, Christmas traditionally hadn't been as important as Hogmanay and New Year, so we have a lot more traditions around that.
@@JenniferLaveryFBE I'm in moray and people have been going nuts decorating outdoors this year, think it's to brighten a dark year up
Tell us some Scottish history stories while you do everyday activities/ chores. I would watch and listen while I do my own 😁
I agree with you me to 🤗
Beautiful scenery, Shaun lad! No worries; anything that you choose to film is greatly appreciated, especially by those of us here in the States. More Edinburgh footage would be great.
Just show us around the neighborhood. I think if you take your creativity for a walk, you'll find interesting things to share with us
Reads ‘We need to talk,’ and instantly feels in trouble. 😳 lol
Shaun ,we all know being corraled and wearing a mask every time you are in contact with anyone else can be stifling. While The Highlands are magic and mystical surely sitting in the middle of Edinburgh has got to give you access to centuries of Scottish history. Also, I would personally be very interested in seeing a video about Scotts Gaelic.I know there are just a few people speaking it fluently todaybut it would be amazing to hear the life story of someone who has spent their life steeped in the old Scottish ways.
tha thu a ’ciallachadh Albannaich.
Yes, I think a history lesson on places in Edinburgh would be wonderful - the castle? Calton Hill? Holyrood?
Day in the life VLOGs are fine. More important to keep in touch.
What's going on at the manse looks like a labor of love.
What a magnificent place, so much beautiful place 😍
Can you find some older characters - every town has some, right? - and just chat with them about their childhoods, kind of work they did, etc? Safely, of course
Shaun,
Keep on keeping on. The content you send out is unique and professional. The daily lifestyle of someone who live in a different country and different climate is fascinating and since the pandemic has kept my wanderlust home bound, it also feeds my soul.
I hope you learn to value yourself as much as we your audience does.
There will be a silk painter in your webinar. Thank you.
Lynda Of Iowa - Well said. Now, if I only knew what a 'webinar' was, I might agree. I can intuit, but I've never heard of that word before. Interestingly.
Chris Schieritz here the free photoshoot guy inspiring Scotland, influencing the fellow creatives and representing Scotland for being the most beautiful country in the world with the best people, i'm personally reaching out in order to offer you a sweet new shot for your channel art if you're interested, for what it's worth the Scottish people preach that my style is pretty renowned so i'm certainly equipt for such an offer!
dude!!!! i seen your tiktok vids :D you're a legend you n shaun should defo collab that would be sick keep up the great work chris :)
@@jakeswing3126 Why thank you! I'll certainly keep the journey going and make Scotland a cinematic wonderland, I'll hopefully see you around!
From the epic vistas to the quiet corners, your content has given me great joy. I found you because of Outlander and I've so loved seeing your world, almost breathing your air...through this talent you have for sharing life. It's a gift and I'm all the better for it. Many thanks. B. 🌟
First of all, the HD quality is FANTASTIC!!!
Secondly, I understand getting stuck or sometimes becoming over critical of yourself. But you are absolutely right about the important thing being the story. We love your storytelling style and that’s why we follow you. Follow your gut Shaun, keep sharing your thoughts, feelings and stories and we’ll keep watching! 👍😁❤️
A lot if the things I'm interested in are just not possible right now. I understand that I'm going to have to wait. But I am particularly interested in local food, alcohol, and music. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Tobermory, etc. I'm coming to these places looking for these things in 2023. Love and rockets from Canada.
Ditto to above 👍🏼
Love watching you no matter where you are tho! Hoping UK is open soon , I had a birthday trip scheduled for early 2020 and now it’s spring of 2021 ! 🙏🏻🤞🏻
Hang in there Shaun and keep a smile on!
Yes! Keep posting cause we miss you when you are gone! It's okay to stay at home and do them
Thank you for the peek at the beautiful fall color of the highlands.
Your doing good , just stay safe and healthy .
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful drone footage! I enjoyed seeing the progress on your parents house. Shaun you are correct. Nothing needs to be perfect, in fact some of my favorite vlogs/videos are the older ones where you just walked around with your camera. I am a big history buff so i enjoy any thing pertaining to Edinburgh. Sooo much history. Beautiful old architecture ❤ i enjoy the vlogs where you just set and talk 😀 just happy to see you no matter what the subject matter!
❤🏴🤩
Just amazing seeing the Highlands. I can never get enough of it. The mine was so cool to see. Like the history you run into. Hope you can get up again soon. Thanks for sharing.
My friend, perfection is over-rated! Your videos are all wonderful.
These visits to Scotland are such a treat. You share so much with us. All you deserve is support and huge thank yous.
I'm still waiting for a video where you join your neighbors for an icy dip in the sea. That looked exhilarating.
You may have to wait a while longer for that 😆
@@shaunvlog Upcoming LoonieDook..?? Started laughing already.... Och aye!
My mum is from Edinburgh, Dad is American but my heart and soul is in the Highlands. Thank you so much for showing us your "hood" ;)
Also. I'm in the States but omg I would sooo love if you could do a walk/video through Edinburgh, maybe in the evening, but specifically, where I used to live with my grandparents when I was a kid, that I've not seen in 20 years. It's on Queensferry Rd.
Hello from Florida, USA. I have always wanted to see Scotland. But not being able to, You showing your Country there is awesome to me. I look forward to seeing more videos of Scotland. Thank you so much, means a lot to me.
Shaun, just be you and we will be happy.
This chanel makes me even more proud to be Scottish /Irish, my family came from the highlands, the Armstrong clan. I live in boring Ohio, someday I will visit!
Armstrongs are from Yorkshire
Thank you for the beautiful scenes of the Scottish highlands. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of visiting Scotland three times, to Edinburgh as well as the highlands. I fell in love with Scotland on my first visit, and I enjoy visiting Scotland vicariously through your channel. My sister recently took a DNA test and we were thrilled to learn we’re 11% Scottish!
What a beautiful place to restore a manse! Twinkle Mom and I really appreciate your work, Shaun. And I signed up for the webinar notification - looking forward to it! 🙏✨
Thank you for the beautiful views. Loving the views of Scotland. Ah...I hate that word.."perfect". sends shivers down my spine. Whatever you do is your view and your imagination and I am sure we will love it.
Stay safe and healthy.
Shaun love your videos. How about the history of Scotland.
Scrolling through Pinterest the other day I saw a fantastic photo of Edinburgh looking all eerie and atmospheric in the fog- would love to see it filmed if a similar day came along!
Your scenic drone vids are brilliant Shaun and honestly the stories you share with us simply sitting in front of a camera and talking to us about what’s going on in your life.. that’s what I enjoy the most 😊. you don’t need to work your self to death Shaun. Your vids are enjoyable even if it’s just you and a camera in your flat telling us a story.
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Check out my name and tell how Mountcastle originated man that is history
I hear it has been snowing around Stirling.
Shaun, IIRC, you were checking out the mudlarkers in London...any place like that in Edinburgh? Or the ruby beach? Those are out of doors, maybe something different?
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Loving your high end drone shots, photography and the music- but also love your everyday footage. There are loads of mini adventures within the city limits I’d love to see your take on - Edinburgh’s 7 hills, Royal Mile, Cramond Island, Water of Leith, local history, film locations, where the famous used to live, the castle, grave robbers, ghosts, literary tours, food and drink, Christmas shopping ..... loads. All fascinating.
Yes, if there's a Christmas market in Edinburgh this year, that would be amazing, they're not as common here!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photo footage of Scotland and all of the UK. I enjoy it greatly! Your videos have helped me through the lock down here in the US. Since we were NOT able to visit this early summer, as we had planned. Can't wait to get our travel plans re-made!!!!!
I’m sure it is tough finding motivation or inspiration during these times but just like in all areas of our lives motivation is fueled by others. Keep going when you can
Shaun ...... just do daily life videos!! We will enjoy what ever you put out!! What about going out to eat and take us with? Grocery shopping, what is it like in your grocery stores ect... sit and have coffee and watch the world go by, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO WATCH!!!😀😀😃😄🙃🙃 So please don’t stress .... we are all in this together!
Bye for now
Kathy
Washington State ☺️
Wow....the drone footage is amazing. I love seeing the road trips you take and understand how you find it hard to find inspiration being under lockdown. Seeing all the rubbish left behind at the old mine reminds me of how in my State of Colorado it is full of old Gold and Silver mines that were abandoned ages ago. When you see the scars on the mountainsides from old mining in the beautiful landscapes in Colorado it is so sad to see. The old mining operation you showed was sad showing tons of rubbish man has left to just rot. You would think the government would make them clean every bit of it out of there. I also liked seeing the inside of the old house and how rotten the wood is. Makes you think twice about buying some old house and finding your roof is being held up by worm eaten wood. Keep up the good work and your great new business venture. We love seeing anything you film.
This video was so beautiful. I loved seeing the drone footage. Thanks you for all your hard work Shaun. Also I hope you keep us updated on your parents house from time to time. They did a lot of work on that roof in a short time. Wow.
Thanks Mandy, they have stalled a bit now due to the lockdown but hopefully back on it again soon
I miss the highlands so much. So beautiful
Great views with the drone. Such colors! Enjoy seeing the progress on your parents' house too. Looks like a huge job! And all those slates to scrub... WOW! Impressive. Enjoyed watching.😉👍
It honestly doesn’t matter as long as you post something we will be happy
I would hope someone cleans up that mine mess. But its just beautiful.
@Shaun, thank you for this video. You truly are blessed. Those beautiful autumn colors! I can't imagine anyone would want to leave the highlands. Everywhere you look there's another breathtaking view.
Hope you, Teka and your families are keeping well.
I could definitely live there, reminds me of my home here in Pennsylvania 😍
So beautiful. Makes me wonder about how my ancestors left there and what ever became of all their family and friends they left behind in Scotland to come to America. Do I still have cousins there? I think probably, but in the 7 generations since, we have lost touch with anyone back there a long time ago.
Probably because back in the day, you couldn't own land, most people were crofters and were at the whims of the lords they worked for. In America they could own land and had more opportunities. And now most Americans can't afford to buy a house....
I was having the same thoughts. There's something about the highlands, isn't there? Sparks the imagination. I'd like to think we have cousins there and they'd find us as neat as we find them.
Shaun, all your content has been superb! Scotland is an absolutely gorgeous country. I was wrapping Christmas gifts and enjoying the escape to your lovely country. Take care and the best to you and your family! Mary
Scotland is great from anywhere you watch it especially if you can't be there just show any old Raw things you like it's like being there along side you...I miss my family in Prestwick.
Shaun - Yes, the most important thing to do, is to do, as you have. Don't be discouraged. I don't know the youtube numbers, or what they mean, but I know what your vlogs mean to me, so keep it up, please. I too, have been in a position where what is mundane to me, is new to others, and just so you know, I find your local travels revealing. Please don't forget, we know little of what is so obvious to you. The story is under your nose, to my thinking. Tell it, and I for one, will love it.
There are so many breathtaking places in Edinburgh. Would have lots of ideas for new videos about this wonderful city😉
Thank you for posting. Your vlog brings such great pleasure to this "under stay at home advisory" Delaware resident who longs to come back to Scotland. Every little thing you post suits. Take care and stay safe.
We all live in an imperfect world and we are all imperfect, so why do we need a perfect video? Just be you! I enjoy just listening to you talk I love your accent! Lol I am from Texas so God bless y'all!
Loved the video of the highlands renews my dream of personally seeing Scotland one day. I always enjoy your videos.
We replaced the roof on our 56 year old home here in California. It was in June, early July. The temperatures were outrageous...something like 96 (35 or 36) and probably more on a rooftop!! Love your videos showing the work on your home.
Thanks for letting us enjoy it with you 👍🏼🇺🇸🙋🏼♀️
Thank you for watching 😊
Other way round. The element Strontium was isolated from strontianite, which got its name from the town. Strontium is the element named after a Scottish village and can be used today to identify where a person came from based on isotopic analysis of their skeletal remains. Scotland has an incredible history in science, the afore-mentioned isotope being discovered in Aberdeen!
Still a lot of leaves on the trees. Ours have all fallen. This looks beautiful.
What a great place to get away from the city.
Shaun...your videos are truly awesome, especially now in 2020 🤦🏼♀️. Most of us can not travel and you live in a place I have always wanted to visit. Even the videos from around where you live, is needed. Keep going!!!!
Always good to see you, Shaun, no matter what you're up to! I love the paint colors in the remodel house. Very Santa Fe, I must say. And real slate roofs are so much prettier than the asphalt shingles commonly used in the US. It's admirable that you're working to support your artistic community. Big thumbs up and good wishes! 👍🏼😊
Love all your videos, no matter what they are about. I have mentioned this before but you have probably forgotten. Some time when your in the highlands could you possibly do a tour of the Prickly Thistle textile mill. It is an artisan business where they are reviving the ancient craft of tartan weaving, along with raising the sheep for wool used to make their tartans. The old buildings (and new buildings made to look old) have amazing character. I hope to someday visit from the state's and take a tour there. Just thought it might be interesting for your audience to see how tartan is made, by hand, from start to finish!
Thanks for all you do to keep us entertained during this crazy time of lockdowns. Take care & stay safe!
Thank you for continuing to share your life and adventures.
Nothing has to be perfect, but I understand the desire to do a good job.
Please take care of yourselves as best you can. Life needs to be enjoyed as best we can, no matter what's happening.
As the Cajuns say
C'est la vie and
Lessez les bon temps rouler
for us in france, it was not even the city, you could only go to a radius of 1km from your house unless it was for specific authorized things...now we're just allowed 20km but for sports only (not to see your family) and for no longer than 3h.... that's wonderful ^^
We’re not looking for ‘perfect’ Shaun… Never have been... keep up the fantastic work!
Hi Shaun, I'm from Stirling but live in San Francisco. Hope to move to West of Scotland next year or the following. Great to see your videos.
Great post Shaun. How about giving us some of the history of Edinburgh, if you are allowed to roam outside of your house. I'm sure there are many things that most of us don't know about the city and it's origins or history.
So glad to see you posting again, hope your spirits continue to rise. SOme videos I'd like to see: Scottish recipes/cooking to share? or a Q & A video! Christmas tradition in Scotland...and foods!
Always enjoy your videos, no matter what they are about! Don’t be so hard on yourself, we love you! Watching your videos has finally got me to get my DNA analyzed as I believe I’m part Scottish. Virtual 🤗s for you and your wife from me in Southern California US.
Shaun Anything you show especially with your drone shots. Keep making your videos
So beautiful 😍 💖 Scotland pulls at my heart strings!
I love your beautiful quality, but it is absolutely NOT required for an engaging video, and your older videos that were less polished as an example of that, and proof that your content is worth sharing no matter what!
I’d love to see more Scottish history, food, and culture. While you are in lockdown in the city, I would love for you to show us your favorite local businesses for food/takeout, and Scottish-made products that you are trying to support while you have to stay very close to home. I would also love to see and learn about what Christmas and the other winter holidays are like in Scotland and find out if there are any holiday traditions there specific to the culture. I hope these topics feel like something you would be inspired about!
Don't worry, whatever you post is great the way it is as long as you are true to your heart.
I enjoy your content so much and appreciate the beautiful views of Scotland. I was able to fulfill a life long dream and visit Scotland a few years ago myself. It was like coming home! I live in the desert (Arizona, USA), and I so appreciated the cool beauty of your country. Thanks again for such a nice video.
Beautiful, thank you Shaun...
WOW! This was fantastic!
Gotttt! The sun in the Highlands!
Gorgeous!
*THANK YOU FOR SHARING, IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!*
Stunning photography.
Loved! How lucky you are!
I long for the day when I can come back, but until then, your videos will help. Thanks.
It is rather odd seeing a landscape with no trees. I live in a forest and am unable to see the sunrise or sunset unless I go to one of the many lakes in the area.
Thunder snow! Winter in Edinburgh. Keep up the good work
Beautiful drone footage! Thanks for sharing!
Spot reserved!! Perfect timing. Thank you!!!!
Thank you for another Adventure Shaun
That's so gorgeous!
Signed up👍🏻
Can’t wait to watch the webinar!
Great video - brings back a lot of memories of my visit to the highlands a few years ago.
I love any all your vlogs no matter what, when, where or who. Keep them coming!!
Would love to see anything you have to share! Sending hugs and much gratitude for your videos! ❤️🙏
That music playing over the Highlands drone footage was perfection. I had tears. ALSO: yes i noticed how high quality your editing was in the last few vids, but it is always high quality. As for the content, one of the best things about your channel is the amount of variety you give us. Scotland cannot be contained or shown with only one or two types of vids. A nation has many facets and you show them to us. It's beautiful and true to life. I love not knowing what i might see, and i'd watch anything you put on here. ❤
Sarah - Just curious, are you from the States?
@@dobiebloke9311 yes i am, is it that obvious? Lol
@@sarahwithanhyouheathen3210 - Uh, no. but now it is. I just wanted to know, because it's not often said, and anything can be. Good to know, no problems. I too, am from the States, just for protocal.
You probably have, but have you seen his NC500 series? I thought that was incredible.
@@dobiebloke9311 yes i have, it's amazing! I would love to do something that epic someday. All the places were so charming and beautiful.
@@sarahwithanhyouheathen3210 - One of the things I realized by his NC500 series, is that we all live around there, in our own situation. from where ever we are, in our own condition. I don't know where you are from in the States, nor you I, but we all have a story to share, the point, which to me, is the greater part of what NC500 reveals.
I imagine (I know), where ever you are from, you have a story to tell as well, mundane to you, as do I. I suppose that is the larger point, that others might find it fascinating, but I find it boring.
BTW, I would love to do the NC500, but many other things as well. I have had many adventures all over these States, so I know they are everywhere. There is not a State that I haven't found fascinating, described to me as boring, by the locals.
Interesting thanks for sharing Shaun. Your view of the highlands countryside is just the content I needed to see.
Fantastic, Shaun!! Loved the house, the Highlands and can't wait to join on the webinar! Sending this out to everyone I know will be thrilled to join in!
Beautiful!! I wish I was there !!
Keep up the good work.
thank you for posting vids of your home, awesome
Beautiful