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I moved up to Scotland from near Liverpool four years ago and I've never looked back. I always say that yes, I was born English. But I choose to be Scottish. I'll be getting the keys to my forever home in Tomintoul tomorrow and I can't wait! I love watching your videos. You're both such lovely folk and your love for Skye (and each other) is blatantly obvious. Oh, and Jack Spaniels is the true star of the channel. Like you didn't already know! 😂
I can relate to this, I felt the same when I visited Scotland, also France. I always feel I resonate more with Scotland and France than England. Definitely where Scotland is concerned. Maybe in past lives we habited there. Hah…..
I moved from my city of Liverpool where I had lived and worked for 65 years to the other side of the world (New Zealand) and can relate to the beautiful Isle of Skye and I am sure my surname has given me that connection. (Laurie). I so look forward to these weekly videos. Good luck with your move.🙃🌴🌿❤
My grandparents used to take that river walk every night! I walked with them at times my son joined us. I cannot express enough how happy you've made me
Hi Sarah. A Geordie lady here. Although in my late 60s I STILL love a good bargain. You made me giggle. I've lived in Canada for many years and my treat is from Wendy's. A fast food chain like McDonald's. You might know that poutine is a national dish. With a burger, and fries which have a lovely gravy on top with cheese curds . Delicious. Because of meds I can't have deep fried foods.so they make a baked potato with those toppings. Surprisingly good.by the time I get home the curds have melted into the gravy. A treat indeed. Blessings to you. Ps I enjoyed the field trips. I'm adding that those lights are magical and other worldly still for me. I can't imagine the feelings of people's gone by.
I’m so glad you explained why people were forced to abandon their homes and leave Scotland. I had my DNA done and I am ~40% Scottish. I often wondered why my ancestors left to come to the US and only knew a little of the history. It’s really interesting. Love your channel! 💜
Wish more American knew this. The lairds who broke the social contract with their poor relatives from the clan and forced them off their ancestor lands built massive mansions off the money they made from the wool boom grown on the land now cleared of people. With the decline in income coming into the large Scottish estates from the 1930s onwards till today suddenly the aristocratic descendants (who more often than not, have upper class English accents due to being sent to upperclass English schools) started to appeal to the overseas descendants of the people forced off during the clearances for donations. They get little to no support from ordinary Scots who are taught the detailed history. Many overseas descendants, unfortunately, don't know much if anything about the clearances and don't realise that the money they donate is often used to prop up the lifestyles created off the backs of their ancestors suffering. I've visited some sites round Scotland that I have family connections to (I'm from New Zealand which had a high degree of Scottish immigration) and was approached to donate to the "clan fund" to maintain the "family seat" and told the toff with his hand out I knew about the details of how my ancestors were kicked of the land by his forebears. They turned round and stalked off pretty quick after that.
Definitely brought tears to my eyes seeing that abandoned village. Such a stunning place to live, even if a hard life back then, but completely destroyed by greed, corruption and politics. People thrived there for centuries (I wonder where the burial ground is). The people who were forced out must have been heartbroken. Beautiful photography, and the Merry Dancers--WOW. Thanks for your fantastic vids.
Oh wow Sarah!! The colour of that water!!! I see what you mean!! Breath taking!!! Oh Iain, I really felt for you with wet feet!! How magic Willie, to get the byre in order?!?!? I clapped for joy at how organised you got it!! As always, thank you xoxo
Great video today! My wife and I always look forward to watching. We loved to see the Northern lights! We've seen them here in Canada, and it just goes to show how connected we all are globally.
I live in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A lot of families here, my wife's included, were people from the clearances. Many Scots landed between here and Antigonish and Pictou, with many residents today still tracing their roots back to those early unintentional immigrants. Common names around here are MacNeil, MacPhee, MacDonald, MacLeod, MacMaster, MacIsaac, Rankin and so on. Some may be from that village or others like it. My mom's side hails from Scotland, too. They were Robertsons from further inland. Thank you for taking such an interest in the history and culture of our ancestral homeland. Should you ever find yourselves in Cape Breton, be sure to come say hello!
I live in South Africa and many of us are still proud of our Scottish heritage. We have pipe bands and highland dancing competitions. My mother's name is Heather 💜Your explanation of the highland clearances has helped me to understand why it has been so important to maintain these traditions. Thanks 💞
Post Culloden (the 1745 revolt was as much a Scottish civil war between the Highlands and Lowlands as a Scottish vs English conflict) there was systematic suppression of the Highland Gaelic speaking (and predominately Catholic) people, traditions and culture. The Clearances were a late stage extension of this effort to a degree though there were some limited clearances in the south. This even extended to people losing their names. The surnames Black, Grey and White only become common in Scotland from the mid-18th century onwards as an example. Things you think are iconicallyHighland or Scottish like the kilt and especially various clan tartans are largely 19th century inventions. Prior the mid 18th century, Highlanders from the same region would have worn the same tartan pattern regardless of the clan they belonged to as the weavers in the area would have used that one pattern and it was 1 size fits all for the large cloak cloth that was the kilt design highlanders used. Not the tight fitted 'skirt" that arose latter. Another sign is that little to no pre 1745 Highland bagpipe tunes or Gaelic used in modern Pipe bands repertoire despite the instrument having been used for centuries prior to highland/Gaelic suppression. In fact its likely the pipes themselves only continue as fairly common instruments due to their use by Highland soldiers forced to join British military units in order to survive. What you think are "traditional" often are 19th century Protestant, non gaelic, lowland Scot inventions or reinterpretation of Highland Scottish culture. That you think this links back to actual 'Highland tradition' means the suppression and propaganda are still working.
Hi from Nova Scotia(New Scotland), Canada. In 1773 a significant number of Scottish immigrants arrived in Nova Scotia on the ship Hector & established the town of Pictou. Nova Scotia has deep connections to Scotland with many Scottish descendants from the displaced Clans. Greatly enjoy your channels & especially the beauty of Skye & the Highlands. Would love to visit Scotland someday & explore my Scottish heritage but in the meantime I will vicariously visit via your channel. Thanks for sharing.🇨🇦
Thank you for helping my 91 year old mother smile. She remembers most of the places where you travel to and enjoys reliving the outdoor life with you, from her bed. Thank you so much for giving my mum the opportunity to Living the Skye Life.. again.
Hi Willie & Sarah, love your video's, & the life style. Jack is a wonderfull companion. I'm a 3rd Gen Scot born Aussie. Both sets of grandparents immigrated from Scotland to Australia. My Laird's originally were driven down from the highlands of Caithness & Inverness & my children who are McLeods are from the Isle of Skye. Enjoyed hearing the stories of the old ruins & Willie's tunes sentimentally brings out my origins. True Fact: when the early McLeod's arrived in Victoria they bought the rocky higher ground to farm. What they didn't realise was the soil on the flat land was richer & grew better crops. We all know why they went for the high land.
Sarah and Willie, you make Sunday afternoons so enjoyable! I never know where all your adventures will take me each week, and I particularly enjoyed your ramble with Iain and his companion. The water looked like sapphires in your photography. It looked like the trip to Inverness was enjoyed by all, even Jack. You're not a nerd Sarah, I do shopping comparisons like you too! Have a great week, and I'll "see" you next Sunday!
I wish I could give this video more than one thumbs up! The northern lights were so lovely, I have always wanted to see them in person. How blessed you are! Hugs for Jack, and for each other from the states!
Willie you should do some metal detecting there and also by the river. Love the drone shots of the villages. The scenery is beautiful and I love your wanderings and watching you all relaxing in the hammock with your beers was a well deserved rest after that walk and to see the Aurora Borealis what a way to end an evening. I love the music you play on your videos Willie, very cheerful and foot tapping, makes one happy.
So blessed to have found this channel when it first started. Wonderful glimpses of the Skye Life every week with the fabulous Jack Spaniels et al 😂. Love you all 💜.
I enjoy watching your videos. My 4th Great Grandparents were from Skye and Appin. They were married in Skye and probably were in the Highland Clearances since it fits the timeline. They wound up in America in the Carolinas. I have more Scottish ancestors, but these two so far have been the easiest to find out about. I would love to come to Scotland one day. But if I don't get the chance, your videos are the next best thing to see what my great grandparents might have seen and where they walked. Thanks for the interesting videos with the historical information. I love your cottage too!
Hey, so I'm the random guy who called out 'Jack Spaniels' in Inverness when you were across visiting. Love your videos on a Sunday, good old family viewing in our house, informative, interesting and just good fun. Keep it up. May see you on Skye this Summer.
Love to see a Sea Eagle, I get Red Kites and Buzzards where I live. Stunning scenery, the AB so beautiful your so lucky to see that, wow. De Niro is a legend with the steam 😁.
This video (and all your stuff) is really good. Just remember, if everyone always rushes off to the big-town supermarkets, or gets “deliveries” of their shopping, the Co-op will be forced to close and you’ll lose the convenience it provides. Convenience has its own value.. Those logs could easily have been split with a “log-grenade” and a sledge hammer, club-hammer, or back of your axe. Willie, do you wear chainsaw trousers when using that saw? Chainsaw wounds are savage, and don’t heal quickly, but (even for experienced operators) are easily gained if protective gear is not used. Take care of yourself, you guys, we want plenty more videos! Les
You had me completely riveted with this video! I laughed, I cried….well maybe not cried but sad to think about the villagers forced to leave such a beautiful spot. The furthest north I’ve been is Stirling, but now I really what to explore Inverness and Skye and that’s down to you. Thank you for sharing the Aurora Borealis. Absolutely stunning! My favorite thing to do when I visit a new country is go into the grocery store and compare and contrast. Next time I visit Scotland, I’m going to need a month! Take care and see you next week. ❤
Thanks Carol! So glad you enjoyed the video and it makes you want to come back here 😊 Sarah lived in Stirling when she first moved to Scotland, so we know it well too!
Just love this channel, that road is one of my favourites too.. so beautiful, I have been coming up for over 45 years and usually base myself in Plockton.. I remember it well before it became so popular.. it’s like having a mini holiday watching you out and about.. the train journey from Kyle to Inverness is pretty spectacular too, I treated myself to a day out a couple of years ago.. x
Another excellent video from Skye and Inverness..so so.sad to see the clearance villages...drone footage was amazing showing the topography of the villages....great to see Jack still having a great time...many thanks to you both and best wishes
Aldi!!!!! Love them. I got stuffed mushrooms there yesterday and ate them for lunch today!!! Yummm!! 😊 Thank you for taking all of us along with you. 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Ha, my soul connected deeply to all the feelings when Willie laughed after saying he'd have to move things *again* ... Adulting! Good luck with all the projects and thanks for sharing a bit of Skye!
Jack sure is living a beautiful and happy life in his new home environment. Thank you for showing us the city and the viewing of the map gives us a good reference. I had meant to ask you about the horses that you film. Just fantastic to hear that they are wild and live freely in this heavenly place you now call home. How blessed you are and blessed are we to have you two and Jack to share all this beauty 🥰🐕🇺🇸
I am amazed you could take Jack into the clothes shop. You can’t in Australia. As for the food shopping savings I am sure it costs more at the co-op because they have to pay extra for delivery to Skye and they don’t have nearly as much turnover as the big shops. The scenery & ruins were fabulous.
Sarah, don't forget to factor in the cost/value of your time that it takes to drive far to shop. Especially if you are considering having food delivery. Be well from washington state USA ❤️
Good point Adrianne! We agreed that it’s something we will only do if there’s another reason to go to that place - such as visiting the shops that we needed to in Inverness or taking a day trip to go on a walk or visit somewhere. That way, it feels productive and enjoyable 😊
Watch out for that elbow. Cod oil capsules might be needed! Mine gave up in my late 40’s.. mind you… it means that youth was not wasted! Lol keep up the most excellent work. That byre conversion is so exciting and what a workout! Love to you all. X
I can't imagine what the early people thought about the borealis, it must have seemed frightening to some. It's always a pleasure watching your progress on Skye, I hope you are enjoying as much as it looks like you are. All the work it takes to make your videos is apparent to anyone who has made a video or two, it isn't as easy as it looks. Thank you for sharing them, the great content, history and your thoughts all equal one great adventure for those of us so far removed from such wonders.
Another lovely video as always 😃 Our dogs also prefer drinking muddy water when we're out walking. If it's not muddy, they'll get in and stir it up! We shop at Aldi as well. The Co-op have some lovely produce but they are quite pricey aren't they? I love Aldi's flavoured gins...Rhubarb & Ginger especially.
@@livingtheskyelife I'm not a whisky drinker, but I love their wines too. I've tried their Cassario Rum and that's delicious... nice for a change 😃🥃 Hubby prefers their Ballycastle to Baileys as well 😁
Wonderful episode, it was so moving to see the remains of the village, such a difficult period of history and yet I suppose the enterprise of all those displaced Scots would have been lost to us (I always like a positive spin on real horror). I love your channel!
Great video as usual. loved seeing the abandoned village and hearing the history of their demise, very sad indeed. The Northern Lights were sensational! 🥰
Today's video brought me to tears, happy ones, of course 😊 The northern light that was captured simply did exactly that. Thank you again for sharing your lives with us on your amazing channel. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit!
Another great video. We shop Aldi in America, but you have lots more selections there than we do. Hugs to Jack Spaniels. Looks like you all had a great visit with your friends. Even if Jack did lose his doggie bed to his buddy for awhile, 😉🐶lol.
What a great video ❤loved the old ruins and the Northern Lights are just magical 😮 oh willie so much moving of stuff back and forth back and forth you are a champion! when it’s all is done you can be as proud as punch 😂and Sarah I’ve been catching up on She walks She paints and I love, love it 😍
Always love your videos. I’m remembering my visit to the Highlands and an overnight in Inverness in 1983. The spirit of my great grandfather who emigrated to CT USA in the 1880s from Thurso resonated to your tales of the Clearances. My family was cleared. Thank you for telling .
Hi Another great video with breathtaking scenery and interesting and historical locations. Would you metal detect these locations? Inverness looked interesting and not all that far to do a major shopping when required. Make a day of it like you just did. Looking forward to watching the remodeling and shed building with Jack's help. The Northern Lights were certainly a nice bonus. See you next week. Thank you.
I just look forward to and enjoy sitting with my cup of tea and cake watching your channel on Sunday evenings … much better than the beeb!!! What amazing adventures, thank you for the amazing history and the wonderful jack …keep sharing guys , love it!!
Spent a few nights in Inverness on our railway trip around Scotland. We thought it was the cleanest (as in most litter-free) city we’d ever visited. Really enjoyed our walks around the pretty parts of town.
From other channels that are restoring stone buildings one thing come through strongly - do not use cement mortar on the walls, the mortar is stronger than the stones and can crack them with temperature changes also the mortar does not allow the stone to breathe (from the moisture coming up from the ground - no damp proof layer). A lime mortar is what has been used by others.
Nice to see you gave yourselves a small break in Inverness. However you let yourselves down by giving in to the scourge of the 21st century. McDonalds burgers, and doughnuts. However you jaded up for it with your walk to the old village, which was very interesting. Again like your back ground music Willy. Let’s see more of your art Sarah. Stay safe
Wonderful outing!!! I always love you!!! I haven't had McDonald's in 5 years but right now it sounds Soooooo good!!!I could Soooooo live away from others.....
Good video (again!). The Aurora Borealis was expected much further south than usual a week or so ago, and even in the Midlands of England and perhaps even South Wales. We were DEFINITELY going to get a show in North Yorkshire. Except that it clouded over so we could see nothing. At least we got to see your display from Skye!
I subscribed to Scotland on a Shoestring back when you guys featured them last time, when he came to hook up your satellite dish. And they have not disappointed. As an avid fan of sarcasm, I think Ian has an amazing sense of humor!
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Hi, I’ve just discovered your videos, I live on Skye too and I'd love to know where abouts the ruined village is please. 😊
I moved up to Scotland from near Liverpool four years ago and I've never looked back. I always say that yes, I was born English. But I choose to be Scottish. I'll be getting the keys to my forever home in Tomintoul tomorrow and I can't wait! I love watching your videos. You're both such lovely folk and your love for Skye (and each other) is blatantly obvious.
Oh, and Jack Spaniels is the true star of the channel. Like you didn't already know! 😂
I can relate to this, I felt the same when I visited Scotland, also France. I always feel I resonate more with Scotland and France than England. Definitely where Scotland is concerned. Maybe in past lives we habited there. Hah…..
Welcome to Scotland. Good luck in your new home
I had an uncle who had a small holding in Tomintoul - seemed like a lovely place, hope you enjoy it.
I moved from my city of Liverpool where I had lived and worked for 65 years to the other side of the world (New Zealand) and can relate to the beautiful Isle of Skye and I am sure my surname has given me that connection. (Laurie). I so look forward to these weekly videos. Good luck with your move.🙃🌴🌿❤
Great whisky country! My father-in-law loved Tomintoul whisky. Enjoy your new home 🏡
I’m sure jacks tail would produce a lot of energy if used as a wind farm, it never stops wagging bless him. That’s one happy doggo
Maybe you could teach him to tell time with that head tilt.
oh who else loves it when Jack Spaniels responds to his name by his head tilting and the love me eyes!
My grandparents used to take that river walk every night! I walked with them at times my son joined us. I cannot express enough how happy you've made me
Aww that’s so lovely - glad we could bring back some happy memories 😊
Hi Sarah. A Geordie lady here. Although in my late 60s I STILL love a good bargain. You made me giggle.
I've lived in Canada for many years and my treat is from Wendy's. A fast food chain like McDonald's. You might know that poutine is a national dish. With a burger, and fries which have a lovely gravy on top with cheese curds . Delicious. Because of meds I can't have deep fried foods.so they make a baked potato with those toppings. Surprisingly good.by the time I get home the curds have melted into the gravy.
A treat indeed. Blessings to you. Ps I enjoyed the field trips.
I'm adding that those lights are magical and other worldly still for me. I can't imagine the feelings of people's gone by.
I should say the fries, gravy and curds are poutine. If made the gravy should be thicker. au juice wouldn't be the same.:)
Thanks!! We Geordies do love saving money too 😅
I’m so glad you explained why people were forced to abandon their homes and leave Scotland. I had my DNA done and I am ~40% Scottish. I often wondered why my ancestors left to come to the US and only knew a little of the history. It’s really interesting. Love your channel! 💜
Wish more American knew this.
The lairds who broke the social contract with their poor relatives from the clan and forced them off their ancestor lands built massive mansions off the money they made from the wool boom grown on the land now cleared of people.
With the decline in income coming into the large Scottish estates from the 1930s onwards till today suddenly the aristocratic descendants (who more often than not, have upper class English accents due to being sent to upperclass English schools) started to appeal to the overseas descendants of the people forced off during the clearances for donations. They get little to no support from ordinary Scots who are taught the detailed history. Many overseas descendants, unfortunately, don't know much if anything about the clearances and don't realise that the money they donate is often used to prop up the lifestyles created off the backs of their ancestors suffering.
I've visited some sites round Scotland that I have family connections to (I'm from New Zealand which had a high degree of Scottish immigration) and was approached to donate to the "clan fund" to maintain the "family seat" and told the toff with his hand out I knew about the details of how my ancestors were kicked of the land by his forebears. They turned round and stalked off pretty quick after that.
@@user-uy6uc5ey5q wow, didn’t know they come around for handouts these days. Cheeky.
What lovely days out! And always exciting to see Byre progress. Pet Jack for his many devoted fans! (Don’t tell my cat, Raleigh.)
Consider Jack well and truly patted!
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Makes my Sunday! 😊❤
Aww thanks so much!! 😊
Definitely brought tears to my eyes seeing that abandoned village. Such a stunning place to live, even if a hard life back then, but completely destroyed by greed, corruption and politics. People thrived there for centuries (I wonder where the burial ground is). The people who were forced out must have been heartbroken. Beautiful photography, and the Merry Dancers--WOW. Thanks for your fantastic vids.
Oh wow Sarah!! The colour of that water!!! I see what you mean!! Breath taking!!! Oh Iain, I really felt for you with wet feet!! How magic Willie, to get the byre in order?!?!? I clapped for joy at how organised you got it!! As always, thank you xoxo
Great video today! My wife and I always look forward to watching. We loved to see the Northern lights! We've seen them here in Canada, and it just goes to show how connected we all are globally.
Thanks!! Yea it’s amazing to think that those same lights can be seen in so many places 🤩
I live in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. A lot of families here, my wife's included, were people from the clearances. Many Scots landed between here and Antigonish and Pictou, with many residents today still tracing their roots back to those early unintentional immigrants. Common names around here are MacNeil, MacPhee, MacDonald, MacLeod, MacMaster, MacIsaac, Rankin and so on. Some may be from that village or others like it. My mom's side hails from Scotland, too. They were Robertsons from further inland. Thank you for taking such an interest in the history and culture of our ancestral homeland. Should you ever find yourselves in Cape Breton, be sure to come say hello!
I am just overwhelmed by the natural beauty surrounding you. 😊
We feel that way a lot too!!
Wow-that is some pretty sad history you recounted about the Scots being forced out of their homes. Thanks for explaining it to us! Enjoyed this! 😊
I live in South Africa and many of us are still proud of our Scottish heritage. We have pipe bands and highland dancing competitions. My mother's name is Heather 💜Your explanation of the highland clearances has helped me to understand why it has been so important to maintain these traditions. Thanks 💞
Post Culloden (the 1745 revolt was as much a Scottish civil war between the Highlands and Lowlands as a Scottish vs English conflict) there was systematic suppression of the Highland Gaelic speaking (and predominately Catholic) people, traditions and culture. The Clearances were a late stage extension of this effort to a degree though there were some limited clearances in the south.
This even extended to people losing their names. The surnames Black, Grey and White only become common in Scotland from the mid-18th century onwards as an example.
Things you think are iconicallyHighland or Scottish like the kilt and especially various clan tartans are largely 19th century inventions. Prior the mid 18th century, Highlanders from the same region would have worn the same tartan pattern regardless of the clan they belonged to as the weavers in the area would have used that one pattern and it was 1 size fits all for the large cloak cloth that was the kilt design highlanders used. Not the tight fitted 'skirt" that arose latter.
Another sign is that little to no pre 1745 Highland bagpipe tunes or Gaelic used in modern Pipe bands repertoire despite the instrument having been used for centuries prior to highland/Gaelic suppression. In fact its likely the pipes themselves only continue as fairly common instruments due to their use by Highland soldiers forced to join British military units in order to survive.
What you think are "traditional" often are 19th century Protestant, non gaelic, lowland Scot inventions or reinterpretation of Highland Scottish culture. That you think this links back to actual 'Highland tradition' means the suppression and propaganda are still working.
Hi from Nova Scotia(New Scotland), Canada. In 1773 a significant number of Scottish immigrants arrived in Nova Scotia on the ship Hector & established the town of Pictou. Nova Scotia has deep connections to Scotland with many Scottish descendants from the displaced Clans. Greatly enjoy your channels & especially the beauty of Skye & the Highlands. Would love to visit Scotland someday & explore my Scottish heritage but in the meantime I will vicariously visit via your channel. Thanks for sharing.🇨🇦
Thank you for helping my 91 year old mother smile. She remembers most of the places where you travel to and enjoys reliving the outdoor life with you, from her bed. Thank you so much for giving my mum the opportunity to Living the Skye Life.. again.
A pleasure. Tell her we all said hello! 🙂
@@livingtheskyelife I will do. You've made her day!
Hi Willie & Sarah, love your video's, & the life style. Jack is a wonderfull companion. I'm a 3rd Gen Scot born Aussie. Both sets of grandparents immigrated from Scotland to Australia. My Laird's originally were driven down from the highlands of Caithness & Inverness & my children who are McLeods are from the Isle of Skye. Enjoyed hearing the stories of the old ruins & Willie's tunes sentimentally brings out my origins. True Fact: when the early McLeod's arrived in Victoria they bought the rocky higher ground to farm. What they didn't realise was the soil on the flat land was richer & grew better crops. We all know why they went for the high land.
Sarah and Willie, you make Sunday afternoons so enjoyable! I never know where all your adventures will take me each week, and I particularly enjoyed your ramble with Iain and his companion. The water looked like sapphires in your photography. It looked like the trip to Inverness was enjoyed by all, even Jack. You're not a nerd Sarah, I do shopping comparisons like you too! Have a great week, and I'll "see" you next Sunday!
Jack, as always, brought a smile to my face and the Aurora Borelius brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing!
Love hanging out with you three on a Sunday night. Thank you for continuing to make brilliant videos for us to enjoy!
The Aurora Borealis has been AMAZING where I am in Canada. February and March have been so active.
I wish I could give this video more than one thumbs up! The northern lights were so lovely, I have always wanted to see them in person. How blessed you are! Hugs for Jack, and for each other from the states!
So awe-inspiring to see the Northern Lights from your back garden! Good luck with the building of the shed.
Thanks Willie and Sarah for another glimpse of the Skye Life. Northern Lights were incredible!!! Give Jack a hug for me!
I loved the "fleece lining" song. Hahahaha
Very moving, looking around the abandoned settlements; wonderful show of the lights
Thanks!!
Willie you should do some metal detecting there and also by the river. Love the drone shots of the villages. The scenery is beautiful and I love your wanderings and watching you all relaxing in the hammock with your beers was a well deserved rest after that walk and to see the Aurora Borealis what a way to end an evening. I love the music you play on your videos Willie, very cheerful and foot tapping, makes one happy.
So blessed to have found this channel when it first started. Wonderful glimpses of the Skye Life every week with the fabulous Jack Spaniels et al 😂. Love you all 💜.
I feel the same.
I agree!
Me too.
I enjoy watching your videos. My 4th Great Grandparents were from Skye and Appin. They were married in Skye and probably were in the Highland Clearances since it fits the timeline. They wound up in America in the Carolinas. I have more Scottish ancestors, but these two so far have been the easiest to find out about. I would love to come to Scotland one day. But if I don't get the chance, your videos are the next best thing to see what my great grandparents might have seen and where they walked. Thanks for the interesting videos with the historical information. I love your cottage too!
Excellent! Superb videography and editing! Thanks.
Thanks Pam!!
Hey, so I'm the random guy who called out 'Jack Spaniels' in Inverness when you were across visiting.
Love your videos on a Sunday, good old family viewing in our house, informative, interesting and just good fun. Keep it up.
May see you on Skye this Summer.
I haven't even started the video, but I've already got my "Sunday Smiles" all ready! 🥰🇨🇦
Love to see a Sea Eagle, I get Red Kites and Buzzards where I live. Stunning scenery, the AB so beautiful your so lucky to see that, wow. De Niro is a legend with the steam 😁.
Thanks! DeNiro knows how to draw all the attention to him haha! 😅 Jack didn’t know what all the fuss was about!
This video (and all your stuff) is really good.
Just remember, if everyone always rushes off to the big-town supermarkets, or gets “deliveries” of their shopping, the Co-op will be forced to close and you’ll lose the convenience it provides. Convenience has its own value..
Those logs could easily have been split with a “log-grenade” and a sledge hammer, club-hammer, or back of your axe.
Willie, do you wear chainsaw trousers when using that saw? Chainsaw wounds are savage, and don’t heal quickly, but (even for experienced operators) are easily gained if protective gear is not used. Take care of yourself, you guys, we want plenty more videos! Les
My DNA says I'm 50% Scot and am so drawn to the scenery and history. Thank you for sharing❤
Stay warm!
We are!
You had me completely riveted with this video! I laughed, I cried….well maybe not cried but sad to think about the villagers forced to leave such a beautiful spot. The furthest north I’ve been is Stirling, but now I really what to explore Inverness and Skye and that’s down to you. Thank you for sharing the Aurora Borealis. Absolutely stunning! My favorite thing to do when I visit a new country is go into the grocery store and compare and contrast. Next time I visit Scotland, I’m going to need a month! Take care and see you next week. ❤
Thanks Carol! So glad you enjoyed the video and it makes you want to come back here 😊 Sarah lived in Stirling when she first moved to Scotland, so we know it well too!
Love watching your new station you two are so sweet and I love jack to hugs looks like a beautiful place to live
Thanks Dolores!!
1 min in and had to comment on how perfect your skin is Sarah! Natural beauty. ❤
Aww thanks so much! But believe me - there is always a bit of concealer action going on if I know I’m going to be on camera 😅
another cool wee video guys, always a giggle, love n peace
Thanks so much!
Great video. Jack spaniels is such a lucky dog . 🐱 X
Just love this channel, that road is one of my favourites too.. so beautiful, I have been coming up for over 45 years and usually base myself in Plockton.. I remember it well before it became so popular.. it’s like having a mini holiday watching you out and about.. the train journey from Kyle to Inverness is pretty spectacular too, I treated myself to a day out a couple of years ago.. x
Ahh we love Plockton too! We are hoping to get back there soon 😊
Another excellent video from Skye and Inverness..so so.sad to see the clearance villages...drone footage was amazing showing the topography of the villages....great to see Jack still having a great time...many thanks to you both and best wishes
Aldi!!!!! Love them. I got stuffed mushrooms there yesterday and ate them for lunch today!!! Yummm!! 😊
Thank you for taking all of us along with you. 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Sounds yummy!
Ha, my soul connected deeply to all the feelings when Willie laughed after saying he'd have to move things *again* ... Adulting! Good luck with all the projects and thanks for sharing a bit of Skye!
Wow you did amazing on those logs. Beautiful stack.
Thanks!!
Oh my...I wish I could be your neighbour and live in that beautiful place!!
Love Willie's background music accompanying the vlogs.
Thanks Alan!
Jack sure is living a beautiful and happy life in his new home environment. Thank you for showing us the city and the viewing of the map gives us a good reference. I had meant to ask you about the horses that you film. Just fantastic to hear that they are wild and live freely in this heavenly place you now call home. How blessed you are and blessed are we to have you two and Jack to share all this beauty 🥰🐕🇺🇸
Beautiful northern lights. Definitely on my bucket list to see them in real time someday.
Ah, yes. My mother's ancestors were highlanders. It's still in our hearts, generations later. 👍😎🇨🇦💘 P.S. LOVE that hammock!!!
Same with my mother's ancestors. Finding this channel has been a wonderful gift.
Another lovely video. I look forward to Sunday evenings! Hi from South Devon.
Beautiful country. My next big trip is definitely going to be Scotland.
Good plan Gerry! Hope you make it here someday soon!
Thank you for sharing your adventures with me.
I am amazed you could take Jack into the clothes shop. You can’t in Australia. As for the food shopping savings I am sure it costs more at the co-op because they have to pay extra for delivery to Skye and they don’t have nearly as much turnover as the big shops. The scenery & ruins were fabulous.
Sarah, don't forget to factor in the cost/value of your time that it takes to drive far to shop. Especially if you are considering having food delivery. Be well from washington state USA ❤️
Good point Adrianne! We agreed that it’s something we will only do if there’s another reason to go to that place - such as visiting the shops that we needed to in Inverness or taking a day trip to go on a walk or visit somewhere. That way, it feels productive and enjoyable 😊
Watch out for that elbow. Cod oil capsules might be needed! Mine gave up in my late 40’s.. mind you… it means that youth was not wasted! Lol keep up the most excellent work. That byre conversion is so exciting and what a workout! Love to you all. X
I can't imagine what the early people thought about the borealis, it must have seemed frightening to some. It's always a pleasure watching your progress on Skye, I hope you are enjoying as much as it looks like you are. All the work it takes to make your videos is apparent to anyone who has made a video or two, it isn't as easy as it looks. Thank you for sharing them, the great content, history and your thoughts all equal one great adventure for those of us so far removed from such wonders.
Love the channel and especially the entertainment value given by Jack Spaniel !
There is always a serenity about your your videos, love them, keep up the fantastic work x
❤Oh my those Northern Lights! Amazing!!❤
Another lovely video as always 😃 Our dogs also prefer drinking muddy water when we're out walking. If it's not muddy, they'll get in and stir it up! We shop at Aldi as well. The Co-op have some lovely produce but they are quite pricey aren't they? I love Aldi's flavoured gins...Rhubarb & Ginger especially.
Don't forget the Co-oP payes a dividend to its members.
Aldi’s own brand whisky and wine are our favourites 😊 You can’t get them in Co-op, so we stock up when we can!
@@livingtheskyelife I'm not a whisky drinker, but I love their wines too. I've tried their Cassario Rum and that's delicious... nice for a change 😃🥃 Hubby prefers their Ballycastle to Baileys as well 😁
Great stuff and there are times when only a Mac D will do😁
Love the Aurora 😍🏴
I kept thinking get the enormous pile of logs into the storage. As it so often rains on you there. Love the videos bless all three of you. ❤❤❤
Wonderful episode, it was so moving to see the remains of the village, such a difficult period of history and yet I suppose the enterprise of all those displaced Scots would have been lost to us (I always like a positive spin on real horror). I love your channel!
Another lovely episode , was late watching this week. Great seeing the northern lights it's just magical.
Great video. Thank you for taking us along to Inverness to shop. I love the doughnuts! Beautiful views !
I forgot to mention how cute Jack looked in the back seat on the way home ❤.
Great video as usual. loved seeing the abandoned village and hearing the history of their demise, very sad indeed. The Northern Lights were sensational! 🥰
Today's video brought me to tears, happy ones, of course 😊 The northern light that was captured simply did exactly that. Thank you again for sharing your lives with us on your amazing channel. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit!
What absolutely gorgeous country you live in!! So grateful you are sharing with us all!! Belter of a video!! Lollll!! 😊❤
Only recently found your channel - it's a real joy and expertly put together. Enjoying the journey and loving Jack Spaniels!
Always look forward to your videos. A nice Sunday treat. Northern Lights were stunning ! See you next week.
Probably ONE of the best ever tubes you have created so much interesting content Sarha and Billie and not forgetting jake spaniels
What a wonder place you have in Skye. My idea of heaven. Well done both of you❤
Another great video. We shop Aldi in America, but you have lots more selections there than we do. Hugs to Jack Spaniels. Looks like you all had a great visit with your friends. Even if Jack did lose his doggie bed to his buddy for awhile, 😉🐶lol.
Thanks Angela! Don’t worry - Jack got his bed back before bedtime!
Your videos are so good to watch, thank you for the interesting topics you cover from one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
What a great video ❤loved the old ruins and the Northern Lights are just magical 😮 oh willie so much moving of stuff back and forth back and forth you are a champion! when it’s all is done you can be as proud as punch 😂and Sarah I’ve been catching up on She walks She paints and I love, love it 😍
Oh thank you ,we have spent many holidays in Scotland and enjoyed walks along the river Ness with our dogs, such lovely memories ❤
Always love your videos. I’m remembering my visit to the Highlands and an overnight in Inverness in 1983. The spirit of my great grandfather who emigrated to CT USA in the 1880s from Thurso resonated to your tales of the Clearances. My family was cleared. Thank you for telling .
Love your videos.
A really interesting video topped off by that stunning aurora borealis. Waow!
Hi
Another great video with breathtaking scenery and interesting and historical locations.
Would you metal detect these locations?
Inverness looked interesting and not all that far to do a major shopping when required. Make a day of it like you just did.
Looking forward to watching the remodeling and shed building with Jack's help.
The Northern Lights were certainly a nice bonus.
See you next week.
Thank you.
What a treat to see the northern lights, thanks for that and the rest of the video💕💕💕
I just look forward to and enjoy sitting with my cup of tea and cake watching your channel on Sunday evenings … much better than the beeb!!! What amazing adventures, thank you for the amazing history and the wonderful jack …keep sharing guys , love it!!
You know you like a show when you start singing along to the closing song.😀
Another fun sky excursion! I liked how Dinero did not like to get his feet wet! Nice Dinero has loving owners now. We have a Adli’s too on the USA. 🦅
Love traveling with you and seeing your beautiful country.
Spent a few nights in Inverness on our railway trip around Scotland. We thought it was the cleanest (as in most litter-free) city we’d ever visited. Really enjoyed our walks around the pretty parts of town.
From other channels that are restoring stone buildings one thing come through strongly - do not use cement mortar on the walls, the mortar is stronger than the stones and can crack them with temperature changes also the mortar does not allow the stone to breathe (from the moisture coming up from the ground - no damp proof layer). A lime mortar is what has been used by others.
Thank you for sharing about the settlements!
Nice to see you gave yourselves a small break in Inverness. However you let yourselves down by giving in to the scourge of the 21st century. McDonalds burgers, and doughnuts. However you jaded up for it with your walk to the old village, which was very interesting. Again like your back ground music Willy. Let’s see more of your art Sarah. Stay safe
Wonderful outing!!! I always love you!!! I haven't had McDonald's in 5 years but right now it sounds Soooooo good!!!I could Soooooo live away from others.....
Sounds like spring has come. I hear the birds! I loved seeing the old village.great music and editing. You guys are getting professional!
Good video (again!). The Aurora Borealis was expected much further south than usual a week or so ago, and even in the Midlands of England and perhaps even South Wales. We were DEFINITELY going to get a show in North Yorkshire. Except that it clouded over so we could see nothing. At least we got to see your display from Skye!
I subscribed to Scotland on a Shoestring back when you guys featured them last time, when he came to hook up your satellite dish. And they have not disappointed. As an avid fan of sarcasm, I think Ian has an amazing sense of humor!
Truly beautiful where you love - wow!!
So look forward to seeing your videos every week.
What an amazing day you had, topped off by those northern lights!
I came along for the hike. 😁