Wonderful video. Love your excitement about paper straws. It won’t be long before another generation have to learn how to cope with collapsing straws. It was a major life skill for kids in the 60s.
Enjoyed your video of this wonderful area Kim. May I just point out that you will wait a long time for the Jacobite (Steam Train) to pass Rannoch station en route to the Glenfinnan viaduct. It travels from Fort William to Mallaig. You need to change trains there.
Still lots of snow on the hills, Kim. Great to see the Fortingall yew tree next to the kirk, and you're so right about autumn (late September..) in this district, it's breathtakingly beautiful.
Hi kim, Perthshire is a really pretty area. Just caught up on your last 2 weeks of videos as we have been in Shetland. We made a long detour back home by having a couple of days on The Black Isle. On the way we managed to call in to Pennan and Cullen. Also spent an afternoon in Cromarty after spending all morning watching a spectacular display by the dolphins at Chanonry Point; what a perfect end to a fantastic fortnight of scenery, wildlife and fabulous weather. You must put Shetland on your to-do list.
my favorite 'old fashioned' sound is the sound of old wood floor creaking when you walk on them. I love that sound! and Rannoch..wonder if they named Tali's homeworld after that place?
I was amazed at the snow-capped peaks still there, stunning scenery as per usual...I did contact the Scottish tourist board by the way....love the vlog ...martin
looks such a nice place. Lovely country side, & the old Yew tree WOW! When you consider the ancient civilisations like Aztecs, Egypt & Romans the foundations of this tree could be just as old or older. Thanks for showing us around Kim, ... & Sophie
I really enjoy seeing your detailed views of the highlights of Scotland. I came there only once and to Kintyre (Cambletown) on a family visit but it rained all the time. I wasn't into photography then so I didn't take the opportunities open to me. I will go again but it is such a long way from Kent.
Don't let distance be a boundary Brenda. Hop on a plane and hire a car and you'll be here in no time. Where there is a will, there is a way! Hope you do make it back one day :)
The reflections of the clouds are breath taking. Too bad people have to pull things off the tree. But again it was nice. I love the train station. I would be shooting for hours there. Paper straws wow. Next year they'll get rid of paper lol.
Last time I visited Rannoch Station I thought it was very misty - until I discovered it was midges so thick in their millions that you couldn't see through them !!!
What a great part of the country, the loch had some amazing reflections and when you get wonderful weather like that it really lets you appreciate it. The tree looks pretty good for its age, wonder what its secret is :) Looking forward to the next video, well done Kim.
wow, another fantastic video Kim. The highlands of Scotland is one of my favourite places to go with my camera. You have been really luck with the weather, can't wait to see what you do with the Glen Finnan viaduct
Thank you kIm loch Rannnoch and the wee station looked really good in the sunshine.I have just returned from the Scottish highlands after a wonderful 2 weeks holiday.Can I just say though the steam train that crosses the glenfinnan viaduct is called The Jacobite ( much more fitting for the history of the area). The actual Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle only crossed it during filming! I was lucky enough to be there in 2001 when the Harry Potter train was been filmed it went back and forth over the viaduct several times before pulling in to the station :D The strange thing is it is only over the last few years that Glenfinnan has become known for the Harry Potter train and I must say it is actually causing big problems at Glenfinnan ! What with the traffic and damage to the land near the viaduct! :( . I hope you got to see it though because the Viaduct and monument are great structures to see. :D Teddy
You are staying very close to the Tomnadashan Mine ! Since you are looking at filming sites, this one is a bit remote, but arguably one of Britain’s best films ! Beware of the cute bunny 🐰,, ONLY 189 days until our Scotland trip ,! (Not like we are counting 😂)
Its easy to forget the beauty on our doorstep. Another place to add to the ever increasing places to visit in the campervan. How were the midges, were they out in force?
Strangely no - I barely saw any midges the whole trip! I think it's still a wee bit too early for them yet. They'll be out in force in the coming weeks though I'm sure :O
Another great vid Kim. You've been blessed with good weather for a change. Did you get a chance to visit the Black Wood of Rannoch when you were in the area? Can't wait to see where you take us next. Thanks for posting
AJ. This generation have it all to come 😀. I remember a paper straw in a bottle of britvic orange as the main event while sat in the car in the pub car park while my parents were in the pub. Sucking too hard resulted in ‘bits’ clogging the straw and it collapsing. Once that had happened the straw was useless. A technique of gentle sucking then blowing as the straw started to clog. Yes youngsters blowing down the straw into the bottle was not just to make noise it was an integral part of using paper straws.
Absolutely Stunning!!!! hahaha👍 Beautiful countryside Kim, Perthshire is a fantastic location and you’ve been blessed with cracking weather for once, no rain, that’s a first up there. Didn’t know that Yew tree existed, always thought I was the oldest living in Europe 😩 Love the video as ever but don’t be burning yourself out👍
I am sure I sound like a broken record but your enthusiasm is so great, thank you for showing us your surroundings through your unique (enthusiastic) perspective. Another comment. Being as I am ancient, it was funny to hear your reaction to paper straws. We had those “futuristic” paper straws up until about the mid 1970s. But environmentalists demanded we cease such horrific practices as using paper products and pressured businesses and law makers to use plastic. Paper straws and, to a large degree, paper grocery bags died off. I am happy to see paper making a comeback, I think it is far better for our environment.
Here in Australia we had flavoured paper straws back in the 1960's. Chocolate and strawberry - no need for flavoured milk. Just insert a flavoured straw into an ordinary glass of milk and you had instant, if somewhat brief, bliss. Bring 'em back, I say.
I didn't know this was a thing till I uploaded this video! Definitely bring back the paper! So good to see many places hopping onto the idea :) And thank you once again.
Most supermarkets are stopping the use of plastic bags for groceries around June/July here. There has ben much talk about the damage plastic straws do to the ocean too, so it might not be very long before paper straws are once again back in circulation. When that happens, no doubt someone will have the bright idea to insert flavour into them and make flavoured straws. What's old eventually becomes new again in time.
Yes, I remember the paper straws (and even the flavored ones) from my youth. Up here in the Seattle area, they’re about to make paper straws mandatory in the next year or so…although the same cannot be said for chocolate and strawberry ones.
Wow Kim that milk shake so where's mine O u can email it to I'll just drink it digitally LOL. Looks like I might have to have a milk shake with u some day. Wow that place is so beautiful just like u Kim. ❤
Still a lovely place unfortunately wild camping on the Loch side has totally finished the best times was in the 70s and 80s when all the Robinson family were around with the triplet boys.
As someone who was "alive back in the old days" I can confirm life was so much better back then! No internet, no mobile phones, big red phone boxes that smelled of pee and just two channels on the TV! 😀👍 Men married women, the only 'pronouns' were Mr, Mrs and Miss, and naughty folk got sent to prison. Nobody got stabbed in the street, pensioners didn't get mugged in their homes and kids (tragedy aside) had mums AND dads. Single parents were sadly widows or widowers, ALL kids played outside, and NO-ONE swore at a policeman! Ah, yes, life was so simple back then..........😉
What a beautiful place! A small but important part of your video was the paper straws! I WISH there was a LARGE movement to ban plastic straws - they are so harmful to the environment and wildlife - I wish we could all start insisting on using biodegradable products - like paper straws!! Thanks for sharing!
Not the oldest in the world. Tasmania and Western Australia both have plants much older. Plants, not trees though Tasmania might have some particularly ancient trees too.
I suppose it's difficult for the experts to know for sure. It is nature after all. I can only go by what I have read at the sites. I just googled "Oldest tree in Europe" and the first thing that came up was this one on Perthshire. I did find a new paper article about the one in Wales though. All very interesting.
Also, the Wikipedia article on this tree states that there is a much older tree in Sweden: "Modern expert estimates put the age of the tree at between 2,000 and 3,000 years, although it may be a remnant of a post-Roman Christian site and around 1,500 years old.[1] Others have suggested an age as great as 5,000 to 9,000 years. This still makes it one of the oldest known trees in Europe,[2] although the root system of the Norway spruce Old Tjikko in Sweden is at least 9,500 years old.[3] The Fortingall Yew is possibly the oldest tree in Britain.[1]"
Don't worry Ian, they have now been binned. Much to my disappointment, they became unwearable the day after this video was shot. I now have a new pair ( they'll make their debut in a few weeks)
Who cares really whether it’s the oldest in the world or not. Fact is it is ancient and has seen many centuries of life in Glen Lyon, Perthshire. The tree was probably never much bigger than now as Yews don’t grow tall but spread out through multiple stems or trunks. The funerals passed through between the trunks apparently to protect against evil, according to folklore at least. The village of Fortingall itself has a fascinating history and is worth a visit for its architecture as well.
Wonderful video. Love your excitement about paper straws. It won’t be long before another generation have to learn how to cope with collapsing straws. It was a major life skill for kids in the 60s.
Oh yes, another fantastic video, I especially enjoyed Rannoch station. Such a beautiful part of the country
Enjoyed your video of this wonderful area Kim. May I just point out that you will wait a long time for the Jacobite (Steam Train) to pass Rannoch station en route to the Glenfinnan viaduct. It travels from Fort William to Mallaig. You need to change trains there.
I was thinking the same Jim :D
This is just gorgeous! Awesome colour and a beautiful image!
Still lots of snow on the hills, Kim. Great to see the Fortingall yew tree next to the kirk, and you're so right about autumn (late September..) in this district, it's breathtakingly beautiful.
Wow that tree is amazing and you touched the oldest thing living cool
Hi kim, Perthshire is a really pretty area. Just caught up on your last 2 weeks of videos as we have been in Shetland. We made a long detour back home by having a couple of days on The Black Isle. On the way we managed to call in to Pennan and Cullen. Also spent an afternoon in Cromarty after spending all morning watching a spectacular display by the dolphins at Chanonry Point; what a perfect end to a fantastic fortnight of scenery, wildlife and fabulous weather. You must put Shetland on your to-do list.
my favorite 'old fashioned' sound is the sound of old wood floor creaking when you walk on them. I love that sound! and Rannoch..wonder if they named Tali's homeworld after that place?
One of my favourite places.
I was amazed at the snow-capped peaks still there, stunning scenery as per usual...I did contact the Scottish tourist board by the way....love the vlog ...martin
looks such a nice place. Lovely country side, & the old Yew tree WOW! When you consider the ancient civilisations like Aztecs, Egypt & Romans the foundations of this tree could be just as old or older. Thanks for showing us around Kim, ... & Sophie
I really enjoy seeing your detailed views of the highlights of Scotland. I came there only once and to Kintyre (Cambletown) on a family visit but it rained all the time. I wasn't into photography then so I didn't take the opportunities open to me. I will go again but it is such a long way from Kent.
Don't let distance be a boundary Brenda. Hop on a plane and hire a car and you'll be here in no time. Where there is a will, there is a way! Hope you do make it back one day :)
Great video. I am going to visit this place by the end of August
Great stuff Kim, keep them coming.
The water on that loch is so still! It is like a mirror. It is so cool when you get to see is like that. Thank you for taking us there! :)
You're very welcome.
Hello Kim.
Every week im happy to see your Video! The pictures and the musik takes me higher. Tank you! Manny greathings from Germany. Tim
Thank you very much Tim!
The reflections of the clouds are breath taking. Too bad people have to pull things off the tree. But again it was nice. I love the train station. I would be shooting for hours there. Paper straws wow. Next year they'll get rid of paper lol.
Sunshine in Scotland. Last time i visited Rannoch station it was in the mist. Simply stunning.
Last time I visited Rannoch Station I thought it was very misty - until I discovered it was midges so thick in their millions that you couldn't see through them !!!
Wow - I'd love to see it in the mist!
What a great part of the country, the loch had some amazing reflections and when you get wonderful weather like that it really lets you appreciate it. The tree looks pretty good for its age, wonder what its secret is :) Looking forward to the next video, well done Kim.
wow, another fantastic video Kim. The highlands of Scotland is one of my favourite places to go with my camera. You have been really luck with the weather, can't wait to see what you do with the Glen Finnan viaduct
Thanks Phil!
great video once again kim......
Another terrific video, thank you Kim. My bucket list is now overflowing, so will just remove everything and just add SCOTLAND
HAHA! Yes Scotland - all of it!
Thank you kIm loch Rannnoch and the wee station looked really good in the sunshine.I have just returned from the Scottish highlands after a wonderful 2 weeks holiday.Can I just say though the steam train that crosses the glenfinnan viaduct is called The Jacobite ( much more fitting for the history of the area). The actual Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle only crossed it during filming! I was lucky enough to be there in 2001 when the Harry Potter train was been filmed it went back and forth over the viaduct several times before pulling in to the station :D The strange thing is it is only over the last few years that Glenfinnan has become known for the Harry Potter train and I must say it is actually causing big problems at Glenfinnan ! What with the traffic and damage to the land near the viaduct! :( . I hope you got to see it though because the Viaduct and monument are great structures to see. :D Teddy
Can't believe you didn't shoot those reflections at Loch Rannoch, I thought they looked amazing.
You are staying very close to the Tomnadashan Mine ! Since you are looking at filming sites, this one is a bit remote, but arguably one of Britain’s best films ! Beware of the cute bunny 🐰,, ONLY 189 days until our Scotland trip ,! (Not like we are counting 😂)
Its easy to forget the beauty on our doorstep. Another place to add to the ever increasing places to visit in the campervan. How were the midges, were they out in force?
Strangely no - I barely saw any midges the whole trip! I think it's still a wee bit too early for them yet. They'll be out in force in the coming weeks though I'm sure :O
The oldest tree in Britain is in a churchyard in Powys, Wales - glad to call it a draw though, as both are tested at over 5,000 years of age.
Another great vid Kim. You've been blessed with good weather for a change. Did you get a chance to visit the Black Wood of Rannoch when you were in the area? Can't wait to see where you take us next. Thanks for posting
Thank you andI drove past the Black Wood but never went into it unfortunately. Another time :)
Gorgeous scenery 😌👏👏
50 years ago when I was a kid, all they had was paper straws. love your videos Kim and we love you! Thank you for posting your vlog.
Glad to see their making a come back!
AJ. This generation have it all to come 😀. I remember a paper straw in a bottle of britvic orange as the main event while sat in the car in the pub car park while my parents were in the pub. Sucking too hard resulted in ‘bits’ clogging the straw and it collapsing. Once that had happened the straw was useless. A technique of gentle sucking then blowing as the straw started to clog. Yes youngsters blowing down the straw into the bottle was not just to make noise it was an integral part of using paper straws.
Absolutely Stunning!!!! hahaha👍
Beautiful countryside Kim, Perthshire is a fantastic location and you’ve been blessed with cracking weather for once, no rain, that’s a first up there. Didn’t know that Yew tree existed, always thought I was the oldest living in Europe 😩
Love the video as ever but don’t be burning yourself out👍
Thank you John! Yew tree is well worth a visit if you get a chance :)
Kim, you r the best!!!
Thank you very much!!!
I just started casting yours vids on a 4k tv , what a difference, such detail and beauty ! may I ask what resolution do you shoot your vids ?
I am sure I sound like a broken record but your enthusiasm is so great, thank you for showing us your surroundings through your unique (enthusiastic) perspective.
Another comment. Being as I am ancient, it was funny to hear your reaction to paper straws. We had those “futuristic” paper straws up until about the mid 1970s. But environmentalists demanded we cease such horrific practices as using paper products and pressured businesses and law makers to use plastic. Paper straws and, to a large degree, paper grocery bags died off. I am happy to see paper making a comeback, I think it is far better for our environment.
Here in Australia we had flavoured paper straws back in the 1960's. Chocolate and strawberry - no need for flavoured milk. Just insert a flavoured straw into an ordinary glass of milk and you had instant, if somewhat brief, bliss. Bring 'em back, I say.
I didn't know this was a thing till I uploaded this video! Definitely bring back the paper! So good to see many places hopping onto the idea :) And thank you once again.
They sounded great Keith! Gutted I missed out on that treat.
Most supermarkets are stopping the use of plastic bags for groceries around June/July here. There has ben much talk about the damage plastic straws do to the ocean too, so it might not be very long before paper straws are once again back in circulation. When that happens, no doubt someone will have the bright idea to insert flavour into them and make flavoured straws. What's old eventually becomes new again in time.
Yes, I remember the paper straws (and even the flavored ones) from my youth. Up here in the Seattle area, they’re about to make paper straws mandatory in the next year or so…although the same cannot be said for chocolate and strawberry ones.
Good memories 😍
Great Memories!!
Great video, 👍👌Kim.
Wow Kim that milk shake so where's mine O u can email it to I'll just drink it digitally LOL. Looks like I might have to have a milk shake with u some day. Wow that place is so beautiful just like u Kim. ❤
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Good luck...*
Still a lovely place unfortunately wild camping on the Loch side has totally finished the best times was in the 70s and 80s when all the Robinson family were around with the triplet boys.
As someone who was "alive back in the old days" I can confirm life was so much better back then! No internet, no mobile phones, big red phone boxes that smelled of pee and just two channels on the TV! 😀👍 Men married women, the only 'pronouns' were Mr, Mrs and Miss, and naughty folk got sent to prison. Nobody got stabbed in the street, pensioners didn't get mugged in their homes and kids (tragedy aside) had mums AND dads. Single parents were sadly widows or widowers, ALL kids played outside, and NO-ONE swore at a policeman! Ah, yes, life was so simple back then..........😉
What a beautiful place! A small but important part of your video was the paper straws! I WISH there was a LARGE movement to ban plastic straws - they are so harmful to the environment and wildlife - I wish we could all start insisting on using biodegradable products - like paper straws!! Thanks for sharing!
Hi I live there
Awesome!
Not the oldest in the world. Tasmania and Western Australia both have plants much older. Plants, not trees though Tasmania might have some particularly ancient trees too.
According to Wikipedia, there's an older yew in Wales.
I suppose it's difficult for the experts to know for sure. It is nature after all. I can only go by what I have read at the sites. I just googled "Oldest tree in Europe" and the first thing that came up was this one on Perthshire. I did find a new paper article about the one in Wales though. All very interesting.
Kim Grant I remembered a couple in Australia that are older than yours, so I googled oldest tree in the world.
Also, the Wikipedia article on this tree states that there is a much older tree in Sweden: "Modern expert estimates put the age of the tree at between 2,000 and 3,000 years, although it may be a remnant of a post-Roman Christian site and around 1,500 years old.[1] Others have suggested an age as great as 5,000 to 9,000 years. This still makes it one of the oldest known trees in Europe,[2] although the root system of the Norway spruce Old Tjikko in Sweden is at least 9,500 years old.[3] The Fortingall Yew is possibly the oldest tree in Britain.[1]"
Great video, but eyes keep getting drawn towards your broken sunglasses, my issue obvs.
Don't worry Ian, they have now been binned. Much to my disappointment, they became unwearable the day after this video was shot. I now have a new pair ( they'll make their debut in a few weeks)
oh my. i'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. lol
A shame that you didn't have your camera, those reflections...
Is that tree older than Nessie I wonder haha
Good question...haha
Who cares really whether it’s the oldest in the world or not. Fact is it is ancient and has seen many centuries of life in Glen Lyon, Perthshire. The tree was probably never much bigger than now as Yews don’t grow tall but spread out through multiple stems or trunks. The funerals passed through between the trunks apparently to protect against evil, according to folklore at least.
The village of Fortingall itself has a fascinating history and is worth a visit for its architecture as well.
A paper straw , thats what we had when I was your age