What a brilliant combo, two people I deeply respect. You've both contributed a lot to Scottish mountains from different angles, nice to see you together.
Totally outstanding Murray, and what an interesting video. I’d heard of this patch, but none of the detail covered here. A joy to watch as usual, thanks so much.
Not only a stunningly beautiful adventure, but a history and ecology lesson too. I've never seen the Aurora. Admit I got tears in my eyes. Thanks Murray and Iain.
Always absolutely love your videos no matter what and it also so exciting when you do add another person. Me and my husband paused it and were trying to guess lol …. We were definitely wrong .. not Jerry or Ray . Excellent absolutely brilliant Murray … learnt so much and also “ it’s crying “ my word now suddenly my urge to recycle even more went up a a scale. The thought of its tears 😢 …. You put it into simple human language that made me think . Iain dedication and enthusiasm was also a spellbinding watch. What a combo and ordered his book ( I know it wasn’t a plug for us to do so but grateful you highlighted the fact he had one out on the subject). We have watched you for over 4 years now and started when we moved to Scotland from Cornwall…and live at loch fyne. We have watch you say goodbye to your mum, introduce your family more, introduced your wee dogs ( so cute) and helped us learn so much about Scotland and learnt the lingo ( lol eg stream : burn ) . We appreciate the dedication sincerely we do. You do have an impact with your videos and never doubt your absolutely incredible editing skills . 👏 Cindy & Frank x
Thank you Cindy - so nice for you say such nice things. You will enjoy Iain book - such a good read :) Hope you enjoyed the video and please tune in next week as I have a rather special mountain featuring :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Hey Murray! Not able to watch until now. I follow both of y'all on twitter and can't thank you enough for this vid. I'd heard of the sphinx briefly years ago, and have been learning more about it from Iain (I think he went there a few weeks ago with a film crew?). Anywhoooo, what an incredible trip. Lots of phenomenal views, 5:21, 8:21, 18:29 (that sunset moved me so much, you know me I'll always mention when something brings tears to my eyes), 20:20, 25:48, and WOW the drone pulling away at 35:23. And the aurora! I thoroughly appreciate Iain's remark that traveling there is like a pilgrimage, or like going to an altar. I'm not religious and am more spiritual by nature if that makes any sense, and that really resounded with me. It really did appear as if the pinnacle patch was crying, very apt. And the green moss, so pretty! Haven't been on twitter in a couple of days so when I hop back on will have to go to Iain's TL and see if he's mentioned if it's gone now. Or maybe you have? Thanks so much for another great vid and a chance to learn more 👋
Hi Murray, thank you once again for another wonderful video. We camped a short distance from you a few years ago, on a 3 day backpacking adventure, and loved the isolation, and feeling so insignificant, amongst such awesome scenery. We took some photo's surrounded by the snow, to try and impress our friends back in Norfolk. I must say on a technical level how superb you manage to film, present, record and edit your films, so professional. Having just watched the end credits of the last " Grand Tour " where although in total contrast to your film, a crew of over 70 do not make a huge difference to the quality and final production. Well done, and thank you, to you and Iain for such an informative film.
Wow! This was wonderful.- loved the silhouette shot of the two of you at sunset with the waving grasses. And, what a lesson the ‘weeping’ snow patch gives - we must all do our best to mitigate the effects of climate change. You’ve excelled yourself with this one, Murray. Can’t thank you enough. A.T.B.❄️😪🏴
What a super Video, as always. Spectacular scenery, natural beauty. The Aurora was magical. The video was also informative, raising questions on our changing climate... Thanks for sharing.
Thank you - the views were amazing and was so nice to capture the northern lights on this one too - Iain was incredibly good company and all round it was a grand camp and outing :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
This was such an interesting one Murray and very educational in so many ways. Thanks so much for sharing this. It was very poinient in a lot of ways mate. Cheers again
An excellent video Murray. And what an amazing location. You both presented quite a different but interesting subject. Your brilliant photography captures the stunning scenery both during the day and during the night. Many thanks for sharing.
Really enjoyed this one Murray, never heard of the Sphinx but as they say every day is a school day. Iain seems like a very interesting and knowledgeable guy. Once again thanks for taking us along. Brian.
Some stunning video there, Murray. Not a half bad interview either! Just fantastic! Very lucky with the weather as well. Your aurora footage is top notch. Super enjoyable. Cheers, and ATB!
Another spectacular video. One of my favourite areas. It hides its jewels from outside eyes. Only by walking out into the middle of it do you really get to see it at its best. Hard work but well worth the effort.
Great video Murray - what an interesting and amazing place in the Cairngorms . so interesting to learn about the history of this patch of ice and the special remote landscape it sits in. The photography was extra spectacular and what a treat the night footage of the Aurora was. Thanks to Iain for sharing his knowledge and obvious passion about this wild area and the Sphinx. The bright lichen was so special to see. This has to be my new favourite video !😊😊😊😊
Absolutely amazing Murray. What a journey and privilege. I have seen the patch on many a trip instructing, and descended that slope in to the Garbh Coire and Lairig Ghru . It's big remote country. Amazing Aurora, so want to see that. Thanks so much for sharing
Good evening Murray. Absolutely loved that. Some stunning views and so interesting listening to Iain talking about all the history of the Sphinx and his knowledge of the area. I’ve been watching your channel now for years now and I would go as far to say it’s one of my favourite videos. Thank you ever so much for sharing it with us. All the very best. Dave 😃🥾⛰🏴
Oh wow Murray, absolutely amazing and super professional 😊 a brilliant documentary with Iain and some amazing Scottish scenery. Really enjoyed this one and the factual side of it. Better than anything on TV that's for sure :) Thank you both!
Brilliant chaps. A fine adventure 👏 That aurora too. 😍 Had the pleasure of meeting lain a few years ago & a few of us explored snow caves at observatory gully, Ben Nevis. Nice guy, knowledgeable too.
Thanks for the video Murray. There's another huge Snow patch, you will find not too far away, down from Ben MacDui, if you look down to Loch Etchcachan, I saw it last few years ago, a full glacier sliding into the Loch, the glacier was bigger than the Loch, that was in late September. Most of it was submerged, and still a complete body of snow.
Someone as fit as you for long distance, never thought I'd see it. Terrific video, Murray. Spectacular views of the Cairngorms. The Aurora was very special (again).
Such an interesting and educational video ❤️. The Northern Lights and quarry were magnificent 🏔️. Thanks again for sharing this informative information 👏🏻
Great video as always and informative as well. I wasnt aware that there are snow patches in Scotland that last throughout the year and even for centuries. The sphinx must have been much bigger some 100 years ago. Would be interesting to see some old photos or drawings.
Outstanding Murray. Love the documentary/ interview style. A new dimension and great to learn something new - Iain clearly knows his stuff. Hoping to get some hills done with Gerry in the Cairngorms soon. Looks otherworldly!! Can’t wait . 👌👌
Really interesting video this week. A superb documentary about the Sphinx and its increasing rate of disappearances. And what a fabulous time lapse of the aurora. Any chance of a longer version of that on its own?
Thanks Alasdair - think the total Timelapse was about 4 minutes !! Not sure it would hold everyone’s attention for that long ;) lol 😂 the knowledge Iain has is second to none and it was a great privilege to spend time with Iain and visit the Sphinx - a special place :)
@@ScotlandsMountains I'm sure I'm not the only amateur astronomer here, 😀. I was a bit horrified to see the urban lights from your remote camp. Not quite the back of beyond. I do love attempting to identify the constellations and stars in your night sky shots.
Hi Murray. Yet another stunning video. Great to be able to join you on the adventure. BTW I am the person who referred HH to you. I thought that it might be an exciting collaboration. Looking forward to the next adventure already! Thanks
Thought I recognised the track on the way in! Really interesting vid. I follow the FB page for snow patches remaining. My favourite place to hike and bike too all in one video. 😊 Thank you.
Hi Murray what a fantastic video as always, the footage of the northern lights was spectacular, very informative regarding one of the last remaining patches of snow quite sad the speed it is melting but rest assured with winter around the corner won’t belong until the first fall of snow, what a lovely remote walk this week it looks quite intimidating up there so well done both of you take care.👍
Hi Murray best video seen to date absolutely interesting to learn about the snow patch from a very knowledgeable man like lain just a pleasure to watch
Great film! I was over at Glenmore Lodge (on a canoe course) for a week from 16th September. Had great weather which was very surprising for Autumn! I doubt the “sphinx” survived 21 degrees C!
Brilliant video. What a trekkan, long ass cycle. Defo making use of the bike. And wonderfully northern lights captures. Thanks 🙏 I didn't know about this lochan, I will need to go put that on my bucket list for cold swim videos 😅😅
Well, that was exciting! I read Christopher Nicholson’s book Among the summer snows a number of years ago and really enjoyed it, will have to get Iain’s book now! And your drone shots of that corrie are absolutely stunning, what a place right enough!
Another first in this video was no mention of Scotch eggs ! What a place that is, its a shame we are warming up year on year. Thanks for that one Murray. Aurora was awesome.
Please be rest assured that although no mention was made of them - four were taken on this trip (and four did not return to the van!!lol) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Loved this one Murray. Learnt about this one in geography class in Aberdeen although I reckon with Iain teaching us it would be far more interesting lol. Great duo though!
Update - the Sphinx melted around the 3rd or 4th of October 2024 - see link : facebook.com/share/p/CdEjAx4XGSeevNvH/?mibextid=K35XfP
What a brilliant combo, two people I deeply respect. You've both contributed a lot to Scottish mountains from different angles, nice to see you together.
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Thanks for taking us to such a unique place. Outstanding video, Murray.
Totally outstanding Murray, and what an interesting video. I’d heard of this patch, but none of the detail covered here. A joy to watch as usual, thanks so much.
Thanks Garry and thanks for watching 🙏👍
This was fascinating. Great that you could do this walk together and then share Iain's knowledge with us.
Thanks Sue
Not only a stunningly beautiful adventure, but a history and ecology lesson too. I've never seen the Aurora. Admit I got tears in my eyes. Thanks Murray and Iain.
Always absolutely love your videos no matter what and it also so exciting when you do add another person. Me and my husband paused it and were trying to guess lol …. We were definitely wrong .. not Jerry or Ray . Excellent absolutely brilliant Murray … learnt so much and also “ it’s crying “ my word now suddenly my urge to recycle even more went up a a scale. The thought of its tears 😢 …. You put it into simple human language that made me think . Iain dedication and enthusiasm was also a spellbinding watch. What a combo and ordered his book ( I know it wasn’t a plug for us to do so but grateful you highlighted the fact he had one out on the subject). We have watched you for over 4 years now and started when we moved to Scotland from Cornwall…and live at loch fyne. We have watch you say goodbye to your mum, introduce your family more, introduced your wee dogs ( so cute) and helped us learn so much about Scotland and learnt the lingo ( lol eg stream : burn ) . We appreciate the dedication sincerely we do. You do have an impact with your videos and never doubt your absolutely incredible editing skills . 👏 Cindy & Frank x
Thank you Cindy - so nice for you say such nice things. You will enjoy Iain book - such a good read :) Hope you enjoyed the video and please tune in next week as I have a rather special mountain featuring :)
Thanks for watching
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Murray
Hey Murray! Not able to watch until now. I follow both of y'all on twitter and can't thank you enough for this vid. I'd heard of the sphinx briefly years ago, and have been learning more about it from Iain (I think he went there a few weeks ago with a film crew?). Anywhoooo, what an incredible trip. Lots of phenomenal views, 5:21, 8:21, 18:29 (that sunset moved me so much, you know me I'll always mention when something brings tears to my eyes), 20:20, 25:48, and WOW the drone pulling away at 35:23. And the aurora! I thoroughly appreciate Iain's remark that traveling there is like a pilgrimage, or like going to an altar. I'm not religious and am more spiritual by nature if that makes any sense, and that really resounded with me. It really did appear as if the pinnacle patch was crying, very apt. And the green moss, so pretty! Haven't been on twitter in a couple of days so when I hop back on will have to go to Iain's TL and see if he's mentioned if it's gone now. Or maybe you have? Thanks so much for another great vid and a chance to learn more 👋
Fantastic to learn about this Murray. I'd seen "The Sphinx" marked on my map and now you've taught me what it marks.
Hi Murray, thank you once again for another wonderful video. We camped a short distance from you a few years ago, on a 3 day backpacking adventure, and loved the isolation, and feeling so insignificant, amongst such awesome scenery. We took some photo's surrounded by the snow, to try and impress our friends back in Norfolk. I must say on a technical level how superb you manage to film, present, record and edit your films, so professional. Having just watched the end credits of the last " Grand Tour " where although in total contrast to your film, a crew of over 70 do not make a huge difference to the quality and final production. Well done, and thank you, to you and Iain for such an informative film.
Absolutely brilliant loved every minute of it👍.
Stunning photography.
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Brilliant video and so informative. Loved you two working together . Scenery amazing.
Thanks Julie 🙏
Excellent one Sir! Thank you for taking us on such a spectacular adventure
Excellent episode of my favourite channel. Really interesting to learn about the last vestiges in Scotland of the last ice age.
Wow! This was wonderful.- loved the silhouette shot of the two of you at sunset with the waving grasses. And, what a lesson the ‘weeping’ snow patch gives - we must all do our best to mitigate the effects of climate change. You’ve excelled yourself with this one, Murray. Can’t thank you enough. A.T.B.❄️😪🏴
Thanks Anne - it was a grand trip :)
What a super Video, as always. Spectacular scenery, natural beauty. The Aurora was magical.
The video was also informative, raising questions on our changing climate...
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you - the views were amazing and was so nice to capture the northern lights on this one too - Iain was incredibly good company and all round it was a grand camp and outing :)
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Murray
Iain, Murray, thanks for sharing this unique place and your adventure with us! Thanks, helps a lot!
The scenery is just stunning
Thanks Murray for posting.
This was such an interesting one Murray and very educational in so many ways. Thanks so much for sharing this. It was very poinient in a lot of ways mate. Cheers again
Great video of an amazing area i know well from my youth. Lovely, thanks for uploading this...
Beautiful in so many different ways.
An excellent video Murray. And what an amazing location. You both presented quite a different but interesting subject. Your brilliant photography captures the stunning scenery both during the day and during the night.
Many thanks for sharing.
Thank you - it is such an incredible place - its hard not to get some nice photos :)
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Really enjoyed this one Murray, never heard of the Sphinx but as they say every day is a school day. Iain seems like a very interesting and knowledgeable guy.
Once again thanks for taking us along.
Brian.
That was yet again another quite superb watch....better than anything on television.
thank you - very much appreciated
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Fascinating stuff Murray been keeping an eye on Iain for a while his work and his book is outstanding
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Some stunning video there, Murray. Not a half bad interview either! Just fantastic! Very lucky with the weather as well. Your aurora footage is top notch. Super enjoyable. Cheers, and ATB!
Thanks Erin - Twas a fine trip and we got lucky with the Aurora show too :)
Thanks for watching
M
Great stuff Murray! The Aurora and time lapse looked amazing!👍
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Such brilliant, inspiring well made videos. This type of content really is the best of this platform. Thank you
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Another spectacular video. One of my favourite areas. It hides its jewels from outside eyes. Only by walking out into the middle of it do you really get to see it at its best. Hard work but well worth the effort.
Great video Murray - what an interesting and amazing place in the Cairngorms . so interesting to learn about the history of this patch of ice and the special remote landscape it sits in. The photography was extra spectacular and what a treat the night footage of the Aurora was. Thanks to Iain for sharing his knowledge and obvious passion about this wild area and the Sphinx. The bright lichen was so special to see. This has to be my new favourite video !😊😊😊😊
Thanks Sue - Iain is such a knowledgeable man and great company - a great trip was enjoyed :)
more like this please. Fascinating guest, thanks both
Absolutely amazing Murray. What a journey and privilege. I have seen the patch on many a trip instructing, and descended that slope in to the Garbh Coire and Lairig Ghru . It's big remote country. Amazing Aurora, so want to see that. Thanks so much for sharing
Thanks Lyndsey - such a wild remote corrie, was a privilege to visit it and in such nice weather :)
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Outstanding video Murray, very informative
Wonderful film. Thanks to both for an unique expedition
Good evening Murray. Absolutely loved that. Some stunning views and so interesting listening to Iain talking about all the history of the Sphinx and his knowledge of the area. I’ve been watching your channel now for years now and I would go as far to say it’s one of my favourite videos. Thank you ever so much for sharing it with us.
All the very best.
Dave 😃🥾⛰🏴
Thanks Dave :) 🙏👍
Oh wow Murray, absolutely amazing and super professional 😊 a brilliant documentary with Iain and some amazing Scottish scenery. Really enjoyed this one and the factual side of it. Better than anything on TV that's for sure :) Thank you both!
Why hasn’t Amazon contacted Murray ? Theirs a great tv series waiting to be unearthed imo.
@@dogdog659 aye completely agree, I would watch it
Thanks John - very much appreciated 🙏
Just brilliant! What a place. Thank you both.
Thank You for this special video. Just gobsmacked. Brilliant!!!! ❤
Absolutely stunning Murray .Facts and history of this place had me mesmerised. Should be shared to a wider audience.
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What an amazing episode and a really interesting guest and location....
Superb! Loved every minute. ...The history and stunning photography. thank you both
thank you - very much appreciated
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Absolutely fascinating. Lovely footage as usual and a very interesting story. Stunning weather makes all the difference.
What an awesome place! Loved this video, thank you Murray
What an interesting video with a fascinating guest! Nice work Murray! 🙂
thanks Julian :)
Brilliant chaps. A fine adventure 👏 That aurora too. 😍 Had the pleasure of meeting lain a few years ago & a few of us explored snow caves at observatory gully, Ben Nevis. Nice guy, knowledgeable too.
Amazing and very interesting content! Never knew there what such a thing as the last snow to melt.
Thanks gents!
Thanks for the video Murray. There's another huge Snow patch, you will find not too far away, down from Ben MacDui, if you look down to Loch Etchcachan, I saw it last few years ago, a full glacier sliding into the Loch, the glacier was bigger than the Loch, that was in late September. Most of it was submerged, and still a complete body of snow.
Excellent video - some superb footage and very informative conversations with Iain 👍
30:48. Quote from Murray "it's crying'. 😢
Thanks Murray and Iain - for showing us this.
Well done Murray, a great video in the vault :) thks for letting us all watch.... M ☘️
Utterly wonderful and insightful video Murray, great stuff 👌
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Murray this was a special video with the expertise of Iain this for me is your best yet & that is some standard. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Someone as fit as you for long distance, never thought I'd see it. Terrific video, Murray. Spectacular views of the Cairngorms. The Aurora was very special (again).
Thanks Joan 🙏👍
Great video Murray. Thank you
This was one of the best, cheers Murray 🤗
thank you :)
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Such an interesting and educational video ❤️. The Northern Lights and quarry were magnificent 🏔️. Thanks again for sharing this informative information 👏🏻
Thanks Ellen 🙏
Great video as always and informative as well. I wasnt aware that there are snow patches in Scotland that last throughout the year and even for centuries. The sphinx must have been much bigger some 100 years ago. Would be interesting to see some old photos or drawings.
Outstanding Murray. Love the documentary/ interview style. A new dimension and great to learn something new - Iain clearly knows his stuff. Hoping to get some hills done with Gerry in the Cairngorms soon. Looks otherworldly!! Can’t wait . 👌👌
Great film. Really wish Scotland still had glaciers.
Me too (well apart from crevasses - they scare me 😳 😂👍
Great video guys. I have been following the story of Britain's last glacier since about 1970.
Fantastic adventure. Really enjoyed this, thank you.
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Great trek Murray Scotland's views never fail to impress ATB 👍🙌👏
Absolutely fabulous 👌 what a place. Thanks for this.
Fantastic. What a privilege to stand in a place like that. 👍
Absolutely superb, thanks!
Really interesting video this week. A superb documentary about the Sphinx and its increasing rate of disappearances.
And what a fabulous time lapse of the aurora. Any chance of a longer version of that on its own?
Thanks Alasdair - think the total Timelapse was about 4 minutes !! Not sure it would hold everyone’s attention for that long ;) lol 😂 the knowledge Iain has is second to none and it was a great privilege to spend time with Iain and visit the Sphinx - a special place :)
@@ScotlandsMountains I'm sure I'm not the only amateur astronomer here, 😀. I was a bit horrified to see the urban lights from your remote camp. Not quite the back of beyond.
I do love attempting to identify the constellations and stars in your night sky shots.
That was a totally entertaining and immersive journey. Thanks.
thank Mike - very much appreciated
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I'm in awe that was stunning, thanks for another great video murray 😊
thank you and Thanks for watching
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Hi Murray. Yet another stunning video. Great to be able to join you on the adventure. BTW I am the person who referred HH to you. I thought that it might be an exciting collaboration. Looking forward to the next adventure already! Thanks
Thanks Andrew :) very much appreciated
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Thought I recognised the track on the way in! Really interesting vid. I follow the FB page for snow patches remaining. My favourite place to hike and bike too all in one video. 😊 Thank you.
It’s a fantastic place to visit and the FB page is great - not sure how much longer the patch has !!
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Hi Murray what a fantastic video as always, the footage of the northern lights was spectacular, very informative regarding one of the last remaining patches of snow quite sad the speed it is melting but rest assured with winter around the corner won’t belong until the first fall of snow, what a lovely remote walk this week it looks quite intimidating up there so well done both of you take care.👍
Thanks Derek - Twas a great adventure - not long till winter descends again :)
Thanks for watching
Hi Murray best video seen to date absolutely interesting to learn about the snow patch from a very knowledgeable man like lain just a pleasure to watch
Stunning Landscape of the Cairngorms amazing footage and so inspirational 👌
Fabulous trip Murray, what a unique place, Scotland never fails to impress. Thanks for your excellent channel 👍
Thank you - very much appreciated
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Simply breathtaking and thought provoking. Brilliant film guys 👌👍
Another classic the views the magnificent aurora quite something
Brilliant thanks
Outstanding video yet again Murray.
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Great film! I was over at Glenmore Lodge (on a canoe course) for a week from 16th September. Had great weather which was very surprising for Autumn! I doubt the “sphinx” survived 21 degrees C!
Think it may be gone now unfortunately :(
It’s a special place. Thanks for sharing it
Well done that’s the most beautiful I’ve seen the cairngorms and I grew up looking at them
thank you - very much appreciated
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Murray that has to be your best vlog so far , keep up the good work.
thank you :)
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Fantastic, beautiful ❤🏴❤
Brilliant video. What a trekkan, long ass cycle. Defo making use of the bike. And wonderfully northern lights captures. Thanks 🙏 I didn't know about this lochan, I will need to go put that on my bucket list for cold swim videos 😅😅
It’s a cracking spot and the water looked so clear !! Think you would really enjoy it 👍
Well, that was exciting! I read Christopher Nicholson’s book Among the summer snows a number of years ago and really enjoyed it, will have to get Iain’s book now! And your drone shots of that corrie are absolutely stunning, what a place right enough!
Fascinating back story….. fantastic views
Brilliant video very interesting ! Thank you
Great journey to the sphinx, I heard of this place recently on the news. Wonderful journey
Thank you - fantastic
Another first in this video was no mention of Scotch eggs ! What a place that is, its a shame we are warming up year on year. Thanks for that one Murray. Aurora was awesome.
Please be rest assured that although no mention was made of them - four were taken on this trip (and four did not return to the van!!lol)
Thanks for watching
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Murray
Spectacular trip, great video, and Ian seems a really interesting guy. Different spin to normal too, great stuff!
very accomplished episode - thank you.
Fascinating insight
Outstanding ☀️
Loved this one Murray. Learnt about this one in geography class in Aberdeen although I reckon with Iain teaching us it would be far more interesting lol. Great duo though!
Murray Ian that was a fantastic watch
Best wishes to you both 🏔️🏴🧊
Regards Simon 🤠
Thanks Simon - much appreciated
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bit different this time and I loved it. Great video (as ever) pal
So interesting wow brilliant drone footage what a location thank you
Anoch beag still has a patch too
hi murray a really enjoyed yr video it’s very interesting absolutely brilliant love it 👍👍
Thanks Heather 🙏