The next video where I stay in Scotland's wilderness hostel is now avilable to watch: ua-cam.com/video/OJKKRlHHOFA/v-deo.htmlsi=bCPAquoxtSg3K2MY I apologise for the camera being a bit out of focus at some points during this video. Corrour Station was such an amazing place to visit! What's the most interesting railway station you've ever visited? Let me know below. 👇
Hi Ruth, Fantastic video, I can see the Highlands and Islands tourist board hiring you to make their video. I love Rannoch and surrounding areas. I don't wish to criticise like airies, you pronounce Pitlochry perfectly just take the loch from the middle of that. I used to pull my caravan up to Rannoch if you were driving next to the loch you had to look out for the deer jumping across the road. You could also get groceries in the bank. The first time my wife and I went there the camp site was closed, when I stopped outside the gate and switched off my headlights it was pitch black. Your enthusiasm makes me want to get down to the station and jump on a train.
@@aries2256 Maybe I'm not 😅 Thanks for the feedback! It would be a great stop for a bike-packing trip. I met a guy in the hostel who had cycled up from Glasgow
As a 92 year old who knows these areas so well having worked in Skye 60 years ago your videos bring back so MANY HAPPY MEMORIES. My Sincere Thanks to you for your superb videos! keep up the good work!
Love your videos, I'm a retired signalman, and at one time was offered the position of signalman at Rannoch, the job had a cottage going with it but the elderly couple who had retired were still in the cottage and I didn't want them forced from their home, I would have loved living and working there but ended up as a relief signalman at Dumbarton which was even better.
@paulmacdonald4530 Hi Paul, I ended up as a relief signalman at Dumbarton and covered Craigendoran, Dumbarton,Bowling,Westerton and Milngavie, now retired I'm glad that I didn't get the Rannoch post as I had so much variety as relief at Dumbarton.
I’ve probably spoken to you at Craigendoran! Bill Gray moved up to Fort William Jnc when Yoker took over. Poor soul died in the box on the nightshift, I was banavie that night and the bulks driver phoned me when he got held at the inner home, he walked to the box and found Bill. Last time I was in Craigendoran I used it as a bothy when I was pilotman because the bells were down. The box wasn’t looking too great! Then I picked up the sleeper in the loop and headed home, probably 20 years ago now.
@paulmacdonald4530 sorry to hear that about Bill, I covered pilotman between Craigendoran and Garelochhead, first time that I was on it and got off at Garelochhead in the dark, I went to use the public toilet as we had no key at that time to get into the bothy, we'll after I finished I went to wash my hands and thought that someone had left the remains of their fish supper in the sink, I went to lift it out and it was a nappy, fully loaded, my stomach still churns at the thought of it, but travelling up on the bulks at one o'clock in the morning was an experience.
The way the stations at both Corrour and Rannoch have been preserved and made attractive to visitors, with the cafe and restaurant, is an imaginative bit of planning, to be applauded. The history of this line is interesting too. Like Venice, it survives atop a footing of timbers in swampy ground. 5000 men took 10 years to build it. Amazing! Thanks Ruth for showing us this wild place.
Ruth you've done it again. I want to go here so badly now! I can't believe you can get to one of Scotland's (and probably the world's) most remote places by train on a day-trip! It's so beautiful. I really want tempted to find someone to watch my cats for 6 months and drive around Scotland.
Thanks for this video. Health makes it an area i cant visit, but was lovely to see a wonderful presentation that i shall forward to my son as a place to visit as his family would enjoy the walks, rides and comforts on offer
Hi Ruth, I have just found your Videos , and started watching , You are a bonnie Lass, It is lovely to see where you get to , I live in Co Down , But my blood is Blue, western isles , You do a wonderful job, You show the world the real Scotland, and Places that is well worth seeing, & going to see, Good Lass.
So glad I found your channel…a trip down memory lane every time. Thank you. I remember collecting peat blocks with my grandfather from the bog at the end of the road, loading them into a wheelbarrow and then they went into the fire… nothing like it.😊
Ruth you are out doing yourself. This is a world away from Lorhian & Strathclyde. Stunning. Cannot wait for part 2. Btw hope you are ok with the storm wreaking havoc up there. Thanks again. I honestly really look forward to your videos on a sunday.😊😊😊
I love the feeling of peace and tranquility in your videos, Ruth. Wherever you go and whatever you're filming, it feels such an escape from all the hustle and bustle and stress of modern day life. Thank you xx
It's a lovely video. I lived in Scotland for many years and traveled through most of it. You can never explore Scotland without being awed by its beautiful scenery and exceptional people. I truly love Scotland.
I have seen Corrour in the morning mist and evening snow when passing through in both directions on the sleeper train. I have also seen it in the brilliant sunshine when I took fhe grain from Fort William one time and took a walk around the loch behind the station. A beautiful and remote gem still undiscovered. I agree with your comments about the NC 500. My partner and I did parts of it on touring bicycles 20 years ago before the van crowds emerged. Thankfully!
I'm going to repeat what many have already said.... Thank you for taking us to another world (especially refreshing when I live and work in London). I've added this (very high up) to my bucket list..........and just subscribed to your channel and will be binge watching the rest of your videos. Thanks again.
I always learn something new when I watch your videos, Ruth. It's really interesting watching this. It looks like you enjoyed yourself. I like you have no interest in covering the NC500 it has been ruined by people who have no consideration for those locals living in the area and respect for the route. Keep these great videos coming, please !!
Thanks Paul, that's interesting to know I'm not alone in thinking that! I couldn't believe the amount of vehicles and campers up there as I was catching the ferry to Orkney!
The west highland line trip is amazing. The scenery is jaw dropping. Summer time is super busy so pre book a ticket, but I'd recommend going in autumn. Little less busy and the trees have thinned out a wee bit so you can see more. Autumn colours make the landscape a bit more interesting. Go to Mallaig from Glasgow to make a 12hr day of it.
Just lovely Ruth👍 , the expanse of wilderness of those parts is something you never forget ,I have driven to Fort William via Glen Coe in the past and it must rank as one of the best journeys one can do 😊, I wonder about the men who built the railways through those parts they were the pioneers of their time to conquer such terrain and weather to make such train journeys possible.
Corrour station enabled the original landowner to bring barges by rail, and then ship building materials to the opposite side of Loch Ossian to construct a lodge, in the late 90s a new Corrour Lodge was built nearby (using a 26 mile long (dirt track) road for access). Dormitories were erected on site to house the construction workers and we had a ball living in the wilderness working on such a beautiful contemporary "castle". It was built for the owners of the Tetra-Pak company at the time, though I don't know who owns it now. Great content!!
Hi Ruth, You never cease to amaze me time and time again with your very detailed and informative vlogs. I really look forward to your next amazing vlog👍🏻💝
We rode past Corrour station while cycling the Great North Trail. It was one of the highlights of the trip. The vast desolation and howling winds at the time were great. The stop off at the Station for food drinks and a well earned rest was such a comfort too. Glad you had so much fun there too.
Love your enthusiasm. I did Euston to Fort William in June and it was a great trip with the sun rising from 5am so you watch the scenery go past along the West Highland line
Great video Ruth. If you are planning to go that way again, check out the area around Schiehallion. Incredibly beautiful and remote with a strong history that you can almost touch. Just the other end of Loch Rannoch.
Ruth, thank you for always showing us your wonderful landscape videos. I would also like to take a leisurely journey through the vast Highlands on a train. I often enjoy traveling in Japan by riding local trains in remote areas.
@@ruthaisling Of course it is. At the end of September of this year, I will also be riding the local Tadami Line, which connects Koide Station in Niigata Prefecture to Aizuwakamatsu Station in Fukushima Prefecture, and the Gono Line, which connects Akita Prefecture and Aomori Prefecture in the Tohoku region. I'm here. Both lines have many unexplored stations 😁🤚!! ️If you ever have a chance to see Ruth come to Japan again, please come and visit us. Have a nice journey 😄🤚!! ️
Back in 92 I ran across general Wades military road through the Corrieyairack hill/pass from Spean Bridge to Laggan..a hard tortuous 2 hours as I remember, now back in the UK after 20 years in SE Asia and seeing this video has spured me to visit this part of Scotland again.
Ruth the Train Spotter - I wouldnt have expected this and it is lovely. It is an interesting station with a lovely history. I am sure Corrour station with get more visitors. ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing this unique place. Your beautiful drone shots emphasised how remote Corrour station really is. Having said that, the food and accomodations looked top notch for such a location. Can't believe trains come through every hour from places far and wide. In my heavily populated part of the USA we just have a single Amtrak train a day, passing through between New Orleans and New York City. Scotland is so civilized!
Hi Ruth, thanks for bringing this beautiful wildness to everyone. It’s a hidden gem, that was only brought to my attention by the film Transporting which is “raw” just like the countryside around this station. As you mention there’s so many more interesting places than just the NC500 and the Isle of Skye, so it’s great to see you bringing them to life through your vlogging. As always looking forward to your next adventure. Have a great week. 😊x
Anyone else watching this thanks to Geoff Marshall? I am fascinated by this place, which I first found out about thanks to Geoff, I need to go there one day 😀 Lovely video Ruth, thank you 😊
Love your videos. been to a lot of the places you go, love seeing them in your videos. Kilvrecht Campsite used to be our regular Haunt. been 100's of times, as well as just camping around Loch Rannoch, before they blocked off all the parking places. Been to the lovely Cafe at Rannoch Staion loads, They have gigs in the cafe during the yr as well. Have cycled/walked from there towards Kings house in Glen Coe, very boggy in places. And walked from Just short of Rannoch Station to Corrour. Also Cycled into Corrour from laggan. And we have a caravan At Roy bridge, so have taken the Train from Roy Bridge to corrour for a walk then a meal at the Station a good few times. Awesome Place. We also used to walk down the railway line from Rannoch Station to fish the river gaur many moons ago.
Mornin Ruth you really picked an awesome train experience who would have thought such a great place would be in the middle of nowhere food and scenery epic just my style stay safe see you soon 😘🌺🌸🚂
I walked through this area when walking the West Highland Way (WHW). It is a bit desolate but that was kind of the point. I ridden the train to Ft. William many times and don’t remember this station. Its cool and rainy tonight in Wisconsin, always reminds me of walking down to Tweedies in Grasmere, Cumbria with Malcolm Reekie. I used to think, as we walked, I want to live here. Great video, thanks.
Lovely enjoyed watching, Corrour always been a place I'd like to visit and go on a big bike ride trip, love getting out into the wilderness of Scotland and exploring, thanks for sharing 🙌🚂🛤😁
New to your channel but with a combined interest in history, trains and beautiful Scottish scenery, your videos are a winner for me! Thanks for sharing your experiences of this amazing place.
@@ruthaisling working for sse. I drove digger putting up new electric poles. Such a lovely peaceful place had coffee in station most days . And dinner at hotel one night.
This was such a wonderful video! The scenery was so beautiful! My husband and I did a short visit to Pitlochry on a tour of the Highlands. What beautiful little town. We loved it! Thank you so much for this glimpse into the beautiful wilderness of the Scottish Highlands!! ❤
Jenny runs the tearoom at Rannoch - amazing food all home-baked - I worked with Jenny many years ago when we both lived in Surrey and were both gardening - her talents moved on and found her living at Rannoch and running the tea room - I moved to Fife later, still garden and get up to see Jenny when I can - just 75 miles and as seen here - a beautiful run by road.
Thanks for the video Ruth 👍 This area is my ancestral home. I camped nearby in late February and climbed Beinn Dearg. It got down to around -12c that night, my water and energy drinks froze in the tent, and my sleeping bag wasn’t winter rated, since rectified. My bottle of drams was okay though 😁
How beautiful scenes are in northern part of Scotland. It looks like the scenes in Iceland and some areas in Hokkaido Japan. You are the best tourist guide there. Thank you.
I live on the NC500 and it's really busy but I'd recommend doing a visit around September / October when it's quieter and visit The Flow Country UK's biggest peatbog
Hi Ruth , yet again you’ve brought parts of Scotland into our homes that most of us don’t know about . I ,like you like to be away from the popular routes that most people take and thanks to you I’m adding more places on my list to see . I’ll be definitely be making this trip and look forward to your next vid staying at the station . Stay Safe and enjoy !!
West Highland Line...the best journey through remote places and amazing scenery. Seriously, Ruth, go for the whole journey through to Mallaig. And get fish and chips by the harbour there.
Fabulous video. The dirty windows weren't a serious distraction. This sort of thing is right up my street. I can see me doing a day trip from Glasgow, having the local beer and and a lunch in the café, little amble about then back to the city. Look forward to the next video from this area.
Hi Ruth - Interesting video! Scotland certainly has a lot of intriguing rugged land to explore. It’s amazing to see the trains in that remote area and a fun train station at Corrour. For being remote it seems to be a popular location to visit. Thanks for your video. Cheers from 🇨🇦
Fabulous! I've been shown here by another couple of vloggers but love that you stayed in the hostel & chatted with other travellers, you all do it differently. I took the train from Glasgow to Oban & back once, I must have passed this station? Steve Marsh is always complaining about Scotrail windows! Love your videos Ruth, am binge watching them, will run out soon boohoo!
The next video where I stay in Scotland's wilderness hostel is now avilable to watch: ua-cam.com/video/OJKKRlHHOFA/v-deo.htmlsi=bCPAquoxtSg3K2MY
I apologise for the camera being a bit out of focus at some points during this video. Corrour Station was such an amazing place to visit! What's the most interesting railway station you've ever visited? Let me know below. 👇
Hi Ruth, Fantastic video, I can see the Highlands and Islands tourist board hiring you to make their video. I love Rannoch and surrounding areas. I don't wish to criticise like airies, you pronounce Pitlochry perfectly just take the loch from the middle of that. I used to pull my caravan up to Rannoch if you were driving next to the loch you had to look out for the deer jumping across the road. You could also get groceries in the bank. The first time my wife and I went there the camp site was closed, when I stopped outside the gate and switched off my headlights it was pitch black. Your enthusiasm makes me want to get down to the station and jump on a train.
@@aries2256 Maybe I'm not 😅 Thanks for the feedback! It would be a great stop for a bike-packing trip. I met a guy in the hostel who had cycled up from Glasgow
@@colinblack7049 Thanks Colin, I'll work on the pronunciation 🙂It's so lovely in that area, I'd love to go back again sometime!
I've said before in the comments, absolutely love your videos of these out of the way beauty spots.
I like little branch lines, like Marks Tey to Sudbury in Essex / Suffolk.
As a 92 year old who knows these areas so well having worked in Skye 60 years ago your videos bring back so MANY HAPPY MEMORIES. My Sincere Thanks to you for your superb videos! keep up the good work!
I’m so glad the videos bring back memories for you! Thank you for watching 😊
Love your videos, I'm a retired signalman, and at one time was offered the position of signalman at Rannoch, the job had a cottage going with it but the elderly couple who had retired were still in the cottage and I didn't want them forced from their home, I would have loved living and working there but ended up as a relief signalman at Dumbarton which was even better.
Wow how interesting!
I’m a signaller at Banavie, we control Rannoch and Corrour and many more!
@paulmacdonald4530 Hi Paul, I ended up as a relief signalman at Dumbarton and covered Craigendoran, Dumbarton,Bowling,Westerton and Milngavie, now retired I'm glad that I didn't get the Rannoch post as I had so much variety as relief at Dumbarton.
I’ve probably spoken to you at Craigendoran! Bill Gray moved up to Fort William Jnc when Yoker took over. Poor soul died in the box on the nightshift, I was banavie that night and the bulks driver phoned me when he got held at the inner home, he walked to the box and found Bill.
Last time I was in Craigendoran I used it as a bothy when I was pilotman because the bells were down. The box wasn’t looking too great! Then I picked up the sleeper in the loop and headed home, probably 20 years ago now.
@paulmacdonald4530 sorry to hear that about Bill, I covered pilotman between Craigendoran and Garelochhead, first time that I was on it and got off at Garelochhead in the dark, I went to use the public toilet as we had no key at that time to get into the bothy, we'll after I finished I went to wash my hands and thought that someone had left the remains of their fish supper in the sink, I went to lift it out and it was a nappy, fully loaded, my stomach still churns at the thought of it, but travelling up on the bulks at one o'clock in the morning was an experience.
The way the stations at both Corrour and Rannoch have been preserved and made attractive to visitors, with the cafe and restaurant, is an imaginative bit of planning, to be applauded. The history of this line is interesting too. Like Venice, it survives atop a footing of timbers in swampy ground. 5000 men took 10 years to build it.
Amazing! Thanks Ruth for showing us this wild place.
Thanks for the information!
out of all the Scotland channels you have the best sound quality of any. your views and timing are among the best.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate the feedback 👍
スコットランドの風景とても癒やされますね。いつか行ってみたいですね。
いつか訪れてください。
Scotland yeah !! I want to go there.
Had the pleasure of going there 2 yrs ago, it was fantastic !!! Awesome video and audio quality by the way !!!!
Thank you very much!
Ruth you've done it again. I want to go here so badly now! I can't believe you can get to one of Scotland's (and probably the world's) most remote places by train on a day-trip! It's so beautiful. I really want tempted to find someone to watch my cats for 6 months and drive around Scotland.
Thanks for this video. Health makes it an area i cant visit, but was lovely to see a wonderful presentation that i shall forward to my son as a place to visit as his family would enjoy the walks, rides and comforts on offer
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching George!
Hi Ruth, I have just found your Videos , and started watching , You are a bonnie Lass, It is lovely to see where you get to , I live in Co Down , But my blood is Blue, western isles , You do a wonderful job, You show the world the real Scotland, and Places that is well worth seeing, & going to see, Good Lass.
Thank you so much 😊
Another great Video, knocking it out of the park again ❤
That's so kind, thank you!
So glad I found your channel…a trip down memory lane every time. Thank you. I remember collecting peat blocks with my grandfather from the bog at the end of the road, loading them into a wheelbarrow and then they went into the fire… nothing like it.😊
I’m glad you found the channel too! I love the smell of a peat fire 🔥
Ruth you are out doing yourself.
This is a world away from Lorhian & Strathclyde.
Stunning.
Cannot wait for part 2.
Btw hope you are ok with the storm wreaking havoc up there.
Thanks again.
I honestly really look forward to your videos on a sunday.😊😊😊
Thank you Sean! I was away in Ireland for a few days so managed to miss the storm luckily!
I love the feeling of peace and tranquility in your videos, Ruth. Wherever you go and whatever you're filming, it feels such an escape from all the hustle and bustle and stress of modern day life. Thank you xx
Hey I've been there I love it and the old steam trains bless you Ruth ❤😊
すごく可愛い汽車と駅ですね〜😍
ヒースが続くハイランドと言う感じで良い所ですね。
スコットランドの風景は、少し寒そうで、身体が引き締まる感じがして好きですね。
日本では、岐阜県の馬籠宿から長野県の妻籠宿へ続く古い道がサムライroadと呼ばれて、海外から来た旅行者に人気です。
ドイツ人、オーストラリア人、フランス人etc。
素晴らしい響きだ。いつか体験してみたい。
thank you for such a beautiful and professional video.................what a star you are........................
I always appreciate your lovely comments, thanks Leslie!
Really enjoyed seeing that area. I agree with you about visiting the less crowded places. Looked like an amazing meal for such a remote location.
The food was so fab!
What a delightful video.Thank You. Thanks to YT for throwing this up there.
Glad you enjoyed it
Inspirational…..love the remote areas of Scotland……the last British wilderness …..thanks for the information 👍😁
I love them too! Thanks for watching!
I am so glad you are keeping off the beaten track, these places are so interesting ❤
Glad you like them!
It's a lovely video. I lived in Scotland for many years and traveled through most of it. You can never explore Scotland without being awed by its beautiful scenery and exceptional people. I truly love Scotland.
That's so lovely!
Such a beautiful, unique place.
I’d love to go there.
Thanks for showing us around.
Please visit sometime!
Ruth I'm so enjoying your travels. Loving the remote places and the nature/ wildlife.💚
Thanks so much!
素晴らしい景観ですね。SLがたまらなく可愛いです😍 レストラン行ってみたいです。GBはクマがいないから安心して歩けるので羨ましいです。日本では毎日どこかでクマに襲われたとニュースになってます。😢次回も楽しみにしています。ありがとう😊
熊に襲われるケースは増えているのか？
熊の心配のないハイキングはスコットランドではいいものだ。
@@ruthaisling 今年は夏が猛暑だったので山に熊の食料がないそうです。🐻 クマは飢えて人間の居る場所に出てくるのです。今でも毎日クマ被害のニュースが放送されています。自然は残酷ですね。😢
that looks just so.......remote. I love it.
It was very remote. Thank you for watching!
I have seen Corrour in the morning mist and evening snow when passing through in both directions on the sleeper train. I have also seen it in the brilliant sunshine when I took fhe grain from Fort William one time and took a walk around the loch behind the station.
A beautiful and remote gem still undiscovered.
I agree with your comments about the NC 500. My partner and I did parts of it on touring bicycles 20 years ago before the van crowds emerged. Thankfully!
The sleeper train sounds lovely, what a great experience!
Thanks for taking us on the journey. First time watching. Best wishes.
Thanks for watching!
Keep up the good work with those beautiful video's and your lovely scottisch accent!!
Thanks for watching the videos Peter!
@@ruthaisling Trainspotting one hell of a ride from Danny Boyle. That movie still rocks and made Ewan McGregor an instant star.
Thank you for this video showing us Scotland's hidden untouched spots Ruth. Send my regards to u from Izmir Turkey.
Thank you for watching from Turkey!
I'm going to repeat what many have already said.... Thank you for taking us to another world (especially refreshing when I live and work in London). I've added this (very high up) to my bucket list..........and just subscribed to your channel and will be binge watching the rest of your videos. Thanks again.
Thanks Mark!
I always learn something new when I watch your videos, Ruth. It's really interesting watching this. It looks like you enjoyed yourself. I like you have no interest in covering the NC500 it has been ruined by people who have no consideration for those locals living in the area and respect for the route. Keep these great videos coming, please !!
Thanks Paul, that's interesting to know I'm not alone in thinking that! I couldn't believe the amount of vehicles and campers up there as I was catching the ferry to Orkney!
I am Swedish and got recommended this video for some reason, i love it. ❤
Thanks for watching!
Loved this video Ruth! It's so nice to see these remote places - I'm falling in love more and more with Scotland each video I watch!
Thanks!! I look forward to your visit sometime, you can use my van! 😃
Yet another place to put on the list for my grand tour of the Highlands! Love the history and scenery 💚
Very enjoyable video and commentary. Hope you enjoyed your train trip and thank you for making and posting the video.
Thank you very much!
What a brilliant spot! We adore Scotland and will definitely be adding this to our bucket list!
Stunning and remote. Somewhere I want to explore on my bike sometime.
I saw some people travelling by bike and it looked great!
Truly magnificent beautiful, looking forward to visiting, all the very best health and happiness.
The west highland line trip is amazing. The scenery is jaw dropping. Summer time is super busy so pre book a ticket, but I'd recommend going in autumn. Little less busy and the trees have thinned out a wee bit so you can see more. Autumn colours make the landscape a bit more interesting. Go to Mallaig from Glasgow to make a 12hr day of it.
I didn't realise how busy it gets in summer, that's good to know! The colours there in autumn were so beautiful 😍
@@ruthaislingThe train is heaving in the summer, even with 6 carriages. Autumn time is nicer. Wee drinks trolley on board which is great.
Just lovely Ruth👍 , the expanse of wilderness of those parts is something you never forget ,I have driven to Fort William via Glen Coe in the past and it must rank as one of the best journeys one can do 😊, I wonder about the men who built the railways through those parts they were the pioneers of their time to conquer such terrain and weather to make such train journeys possible.
Oh yes the weather must have been a huge challenge!
Love you're videos there very well done and informative.
Glad you like them!
That all looks amazing, what a great video to appear on my feed
Thanks for watching
Corrour station enabled the original landowner to bring barges by rail, and then ship building materials to the opposite side of Loch Ossian to construct a lodge, in the late 90s a new Corrour Lodge was built nearby (using a 26 mile long (dirt track) road for access). Dormitories were erected on site to house the construction workers and we had a ball living in the wilderness working on such a beautiful contemporary "castle". It was built for the owners of the Tetra-Pak company at the time, though I don't know who owns it now. Great content!!
So interesting, thanks for sharing that story!
トレインスポッティングは私のお気に入り映画の一つ。素晴らしい場所です！
好きな映画の一つですか？ それを聞いて驚いたよ！
A great watch thank you 🙏
Hi Ruth,
You never cease to amaze me time and time again with your very detailed and informative vlogs. I really look forward to your next amazing vlog👍🏻💝
Thank you so much!
Well done Ruth, well edited, well filmed and informative - I've subscribed and look forward to going back over some of your earlier videos 👍
Thanks Simon!
Great video, thanks for sharing this. I love Corrour, one of my favourite spots.
Glad you enjoyed it! I’m looking forward to visiting again
@@ruthaisling I've been in the hostel, but have never stayed, as I usually camp. After seeing this the hostel is definitely on my to-do list.
Brilliant Ruth. Have heard about this place many times and it looks fantastic. Ha
Another interesting video from our intrepid tour guide Ruth, just what I need before a new week at work , thank you
Thank you for watching!
We rode past Corrour station while cycling the Great North Trail. It was one of the highlights of the trip. The vast desolation and howling winds at the time were great. The stop off at the Station for food drinks and a well earned rest was such a comfort too. Glad you had so much fun there too.
That sounds like a great trip. The howling winds is a great description of that area 😂
すごい荒原 ❣. 色々なｼﾁｭｴｰｼｮﾝで歩いてみたくなります✨. そして､ｴｯｸﾞﾍﾞﾈﾃﾞｨｸﾄ(なぜあるの?)のｵﾗﾝﾃﾞｰｽﾞｿｰｽの色が癒してくれるとは💛. 最高❣.
素晴らしい場所で、オランデーズソースがとても美味しかった。
Love your enthusiasm. I did Euston to Fort William in June and it was a great trip with the sun rising from 5am so you watch the scenery go past along the West Highland line
That sounds amazing!
Great video Ruth. If you are planning to go that way again, check out the area around Schiehallion. Incredibly beautiful and remote with a strong history that you can almost touch. Just the other end of Loch Rannoch.
I'll definitely research more about it, thanks for the recommendation!
It would be absolutely beautiful but chilly, I would imagine.
You have certainly gone well equipped with you're warm hat.
It was pretty cold, but I imagine it must be even colder now!
Great filming, amzing information, thank you for taking this old lady on your trips 🤓
Glad you enjoyed it..Plenty more to come!
Ruth, thank you for always showing us your wonderful landscape videos. I would also like to take a leisurely journey through the vast Highlands on a train. I often enjoy traveling in Japan by riding local trains in remote areas.
That sounds lovely, which train journey in Japan has been your favourite?
@@ruthaisling Of course it is. At the end of September of this year, I will also be riding the local Tadami Line, which connects Koide Station in Niigata Prefecture to Aizuwakamatsu Station in Fukushima Prefecture, and the Gono Line, which connects Akita Prefecture and Aomori Prefecture in the Tohoku region. I'm here. Both lines have many unexplored stations 😁🤚!! ️If you ever have a chance to see Ruth come to Japan again, please come and visit us. Have a nice journey 😄🤚!! ️
Back in 92 I ran across general Wades military road through the Corrieyairack hill/pass from Spean Bridge to Laggan..a hard tortuous 2 hours as I remember, now back in the UK after 20 years in SE Asia and seeing this video has spured me to visit this part of Scotland again.
Wow that sounds tough! It's a lovely part of Scotland to visit. I hope you have a nice trip there!
Ruth the Train Spotter - I wouldnt have expected this and it is lovely. It is an interesting station with a lovely history. I am sure Corrour station with get more visitors. ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing this unique place. Your beautiful drone shots emphasised how remote Corrour station really is. Having said that, the food and accomodations looked top notch for such a location. Can't believe trains come through every hour from places far and wide. In my heavily populated part of the USA we just have a single Amtrak train a day, passing through between New Orleans and New York City. Scotland is so civilized!
There is a long history of railways but some are not longer in use. The food at the cafe was so so good!
Such a lovely video. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Ruth, thanks for bringing this beautiful wildness to everyone. It’s a hidden gem, that was only brought to my attention by the film Transporting which is “raw” just like the countryside around this station. As you mention there’s so many more interesting places than just the NC500 and the Isle of Skye, so it’s great to see you bringing them to life through your vlogging. As always looking forward to your next adventure. Have a great week. 😊x
Good comment, the film is called Trainspotting not Transporting
Many thanks!
I knew it was that one
Absolutely loving your videos. Beautiful and gentle.
Thank you Laurence!
If Ruth is mispronouncing some place names, her accent is so charming, it does not matter.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this. I will be visiting just to see the loch ossian munros hostel and Corrour train station next week. Looks lovely. 💌
Hope you enjoy it! A beautiful place 😍
Anyone else watching this thanks to Geoff Marshall? I am fascinated by this place, which I first found out about thanks to Geoff, I need to go there one day 😀 Lovely video Ruth, thank you 😊
Glad you enjoyed it.
Love your videos. been to a lot of the places you go, love seeing them in your videos. Kilvrecht Campsite used to be our regular Haunt. been 100's of times, as well as just camping around Loch Rannoch, before they blocked off all the parking places. Been to the lovely Cafe at Rannoch Staion loads, They have gigs in the cafe during the yr as well. Have cycled/walked from there towards Kings house in Glen Coe, very boggy in places. And walked from Just short of Rannoch Station to Corrour. Also Cycled into Corrour from laggan. And we have a caravan At Roy bridge, so have taken the Train from Roy Bridge to corrour for a walk then a meal at the Station a good few times. Awesome Place. We also used to walk down the railway line from Rannoch Station to fish the river gaur many moons ago.
Mornin Ruth you really picked an awesome train experience who would have thought such a great place would be in the middle of nowhere food and scenery epic just my style stay safe see you soon 😘🌺🌸🚂
Thanks Linda, it was a spontaneous trip but turned out really great
I walked through this area when walking the West Highland Way (WHW). It is a bit desolate but that was kind of the point. I ridden the train to Ft. William many times and don’t remember this station. Its cool and rainy tonight in Wisconsin, always reminds me of walking down to Tweedies in Grasmere, Cumbria with Malcolm Reekie. I used to think, as we walked, I want to live here. Great video, thanks.
Thank you for watching!!
Lovely enjoyed watching, Corrour always been a place I'd like to visit and go on a big bike ride trip, love getting out into the wilderness of Scotland and exploring, thanks for sharing 🙌🚂🛤😁
There was a man in the hostel who'd cycled up from Glasgow, sounded like an amazing trip!
@@ruthaisling Blimey that's about 160 odd miles imagine would have done over a week, some feat! Usually stick to day trips myself 😁
@@emtb-explorer He'd done it in 1 day! The following day he was cycling to Inverness. I think he was a pro-cyclist! 😃
@@ruthaisling wow sounds like it! Something else 😁
Great video. You were spolit with the various different trains 😊
Just discovered your channel. Scotland is my most favourite country to visit. Looking forward to seeing more videos.
Thanks Jim!
New to your channel but with a combined interest in history, trains and beautiful Scottish scenery, your videos are a winner for me! Thanks for sharing your experiences of this amazing place.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!
I worked In that area for a couple of months. Love it
What an amazing place to work, what kind of work were you doing there?
@@ruthaisling working for sse. I drove digger putting up new electric poles. Such a lovely peaceful place had coffee in station most days . And dinner at hotel one night.
Ruthさん こんにちは！お元気そうでよかったです😃
素敵な旅をしてくださいね😃私も小さなキャンピングカーで旅します🚘from japan
それは本当に楽しそうだ。
車でのキャンプ旅行を楽しんでね
どこに行きたい？
@@ruthaisling さんこんにちは♪最終目的地は北海道です☆あこがれです💞
This was such a wonderful video! The scenery was so beautiful! My husband and I did a short visit to Pitlochry on a tour of the Highlands. What beautiful little town. We loved it! Thank you so much for this glimpse into the beautiful wilderness of the Scottish Highlands!! ❤
Brilliant videos some of the best I’ve seen on UA-cam and very informative 👍
Wow, thanks! Kind comments 🙏
I hope you have kept safe during Storm Babet.
Thank you, I was away in Ireland for a few days so managed to miss it!
Jenny runs the tearoom at Rannoch - amazing food all home-baked - I worked with Jenny many years ago when we both lived in Surrey and were both gardening - her talents moved on and found her living at Rannoch and running the tea room - I moved to Fife later, still garden and get up to see Jenny when I can - just 75 miles and as seen here - a beautiful run by road.
I actually had a strawberry and cream cake from there but didn't show it in the video, it tasted amazing!!
Thanks for the video Ruth 👍 This area is my ancestral home. I camped nearby in late February and climbed Beinn Dearg. It got down to around -12c that night, my water and energy drinks froze in the tent, and my sleeping bag wasn’t winter rated, since rectified. My bottle of drams was okay though 😁
Oh wow! That sounds like a very cold night 🥶
Wonderful video. Thanks for uploading.
Thank you too!
How beautiful scenes are in northern part of Scotland. It looks like the scenes in Iceland and some areas in Hokkaido Japan. You are the best tourist guide there. Thank you.
That's true! It's quite similar to Daisetsuzan National Park without the volcanic activity. The autumn colours look similar 😍
Just stumbled upon your channel a couple of days ago. I’ve watched every video already! Great stuff. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching all the videos, I appreciate it!
I love these videos!! So happy I found you.
Thanks so much Michael!
I live on the NC500 and it's really busy but I'd recommend doing a visit around September / October when it's quieter and visit The Flow Country UK's biggest peatbog
Thanks for the suggestions!
@ruthaisling The best part imho is Assynt.
Hi Ruth , yet again you’ve brought parts of Scotland into our homes that most of us don’t know about . I ,like you like to be away from the popular routes that most people take and thanks to you I’m adding more places on my list to see . I’ll be definitely be making this trip and look forward to your next vid staying at the station . Stay Safe and enjoy !!
Thanks Jason!
Hi Ruth. Really enjoyed this video. I've visited Scotland many times in the past and its never been my favourite place but now I want to visit again!
Where did you visit when you came to Scotland?
@@ruthaisling mainly Inverurie area
Nice , Thanks for sharing
West Highland Line...the best journey through remote places and amazing scenery. Seriously, Ruth, go for the whole journey through to Mallaig. And get fish and chips by the harbour there.
That sounds amazing, would love to do it sometime! Love a good fish and chips haha!
Never apologize. It is amazing.
Great video and very well researched. Was interesting to learn about why the station was built in the middle of nowhere.
Thank you, I was so curious about that too!
Fabulous video. The dirty windows weren't a serious distraction. This sort of thing is right up my street. I can see me doing a day trip from Glasgow, having the local beer and and a lunch in the café, little amble about then back to the city. Look forward to the next video from this area.
That would be a wonderful day trip!
Absolutely great.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Ruth - Interesting video! Scotland certainly has a lot of intriguing rugged land to explore. It’s amazing to see the trains in that remote area and a fun train station at Corrour. For being remote it seems to be a popular location to visit. Thanks for your video.
Cheers from 🇨🇦
Thanks Jane, it does seem quite an attraction!
@@ruthaisling Welcome 🍁🍁
We recently did a wee trip to Rannoch Station and had tea and cake at the tearoom before walking the mile or so to the beach at Loch Laidon
That sounds lovely!
You do get around!👍👍 I travelled that route back in the early 1980's, it still looks the same.
That's nice to hear nothing much has changed!
Fabulous! I've been shown here by another couple of vloggers but love that you stayed in the hostel & chatted with other travellers, you all do it differently. I took the train from Glasgow to Oban & back once, I must have passed this station? Steve Marsh is always complaining about Scotrail windows! Love your videos Ruth, am binge watching them, will run out soon boohoo!
とても良いです