We watched this fantastic series over the Christmas break. But just catching up on comments. What a truly wild and rugged place. The storm only added to the awe of the place! We simply must visit Harris one day. The cottage looks like the perfect comfy base to explore from too😊👌
Hallo Murray, thank you ever so much for this starter - real wild conditions. Accommodation looks real inviting, nice place to stay. It would be a dream come true for me to stay there for 4 weeks - hiking and photographing. I wish you and yours all the best for 2025. Best regards from Germany, Martin
So lovely of you and your family taking us on your holidays, absolutely hospitable of you all, what a stunning Island Harris is, I’ve always wanted to go, I can’t say I’m not a wee bit jealous of you all ( meant in a humorous manner😅) I hope you have a wonderful time for the rest of your holidays, As always Thank you Murray, blessings Old Owl 🦉 Alaya Norfolk.
What a windy day you had! No matter the weather, the Hebrides are amazing. Such a magical place. Love it. Now I want to go there again. Merry Christmas to you and all your family. Safe travels. Cheers.
I absolutely love seeing how visitors react to the islands! I've lived here 15 years and still love watching the sea (especially from that layby!). I'm lucky that my business takes me the length and breath of Lewis and Harris, so I get to see it all regularly but still don't take its beauty for granted. Over the weekend we had a storm where Stornoway saw 93mph, and I can tell you that it rattled the roof tiles and windows at mine (it was about 80mph where I stay). Looking forward to seeing the other parts of the islands that you adventures. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and New year 🎉
Just wait to see my reaction to the beaches when the weather finally clears !!lol such an amazing place and I am jealous of you being able to see these amazing locations daily , must be amaizng (apart from the storms!!) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
I cycled the Hebridean Way and have never encountered winds like it! And that was on a day calmer than you had. Glad the glasses weren't lost... This series is like a wee advent calendar, brilliant. Looking forward to the rest. Favourite pic of the day - the wide landscape of the bay. But they all looked spectacular.
Lewis and Harris absolutely beautiful, on our visit we had the typical Scottish weather but it was still amazing. 🍻 here’s too You and Yours Murray have a lovely Christmas and Best wishes for the New Year
You certainly have a photographers eye , Murray. Pictures are just fantastic, if you had the weather there it would be heaven on earth.what a view from the lodge as well
Hi Murray nice to see a family outing we were lucky when we went there lovely weather the Callanish stones were very atmospheric lovely accommodation hope you all had a nice time
What a fabulous adventure, I'm so envious! I stayed in Stornoway in October for a few days. We travelled down to the bottom of Harris & all around the 2 islands. Fabulous weather & scenery. We were very lucky. Enjoy the rest of your stay, & happy Christmas.
A quality production as always Murray. It's great seeing you spend quality time with your family (that includes the dogs) and in such a pristine location. Looking forward to the next leg of your adventure.
Now, THAT’S what you call “blowin’ a hooley”!!! I think my favorite photo was the overlook of the crescent beach. Glad to see in the previews that you did get some better weather. What a fantastic place for a vacation. Hope you and the family have a lovely Christmas coming up. Cheers, and ATB!
Wow, that storm, and Lewis' glasses flying off! Glad you were able to get to the standing stone, incredible to know it's been there for thousands of years. And you're right, the color of the water, that's a view you want to soak in, no pun intended. Because of my interest in Scotland as well as photography, I especially appreciated how the grey skies appeared against the water, and then the pop of red in your jacket. Fantastic looking cottage, and nice that they have a table outside, what a place to sit, I'd be there in the morning with coffee. Thanks so much Murray, Merry Christmas to you and your family including Lexi and Rolo, looking forward to the next one! 👋🎄
Thanks Kristin , the colours on The Isle of Harris are so beautiful and in all weathers - cant wait to share the rest of the trip :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
The beaches and water are absolutely beautiful rounds the islands, looking forward to getting back there 2025 in the summer. Beautiful seeing the eagles which is one of my great passions and all wildlife. Great pictures Murray.
They certainly are - I was blown away by them and as they are quieter we saw a few more eagles during our stay - cant wait to return Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
I'm hooked on this trip loved all the photos as we briefly stepped onto that beach. I think I may have to go back now. The scenery is quite stunning as long as you can see it, hopefully we'll benefit from your great photography and filming on that score keep up the great work and have a great Christmas, cheers 👍.
Wow, great video. Nice to see you out with the family and wee dugs... What a contrast to the first stop overlooking the fantastic beach from the road...to next day....wind swept Isle... Fab accommodation unfortunately am sure the bookings and price will be through the roof the now, haha, and why not....looking forward to the next instalment.....again love the photos.... Great work...
Trust me Murray to watch the video's the wrong way round lol. What a fantastic cottage to stay in, it looked amazing inside. Definitely a tad windy on top of the hill. Great image's as usual. Have a great time mate.
Great series of videos excellent content brings a smile at Christmas Have a lovely time at Christmas and here's hoping we see many more videos in the new year
Needed a lot of stamina on this one Murray. I honestly thought you and your boy were going to get blown away and yet you both kept laughing. Scenery breathtaking as you'd expect. The cottage was exceptional with beautiful views. Love your dogs they are such playful little fellows. ATB to you and your family.
Only been in Harris once about 10 years ago as part of a 2 week campervan tour. It is gorgeous and as you say gorgeous in all weather. Excellent seeing your footage and must get back again.
such an amazing place , cant wait to return Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray to Harris and Lewis
@ looking forward to the rest of the series. Hope you and the family have a great Christmas and New Year. I’m Also hoping I can sneak away for a walk 😀
That was awesome Murray and you're certainly whetting our whistle for our visit next year. It was certainly wet, that's for sure! Every view on Harris is a postcard - magic 😊
Thanks Davey - Harris is such an awesome place , cant wait to return :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
The lodge was amazing - such a nice place :) can’t wait to return to the islands - there is something special about these places :) Thanks for watching Murray
What a stunning place you we’re staying at. That lodge is beautiful. And the sauna is a really luxurious touch. I wonder what makes the sea that turquoise colour ? Cheers 👍👍
The weather can be brutal on Harris when it turns Murray. I van camped at Horgabost and I'd never experienced wind and horizontal rain like it. Great wee cottage .
it was certainly wild - we also visit Horgabost in a few videos time but the weather couldnt be more different - stay tuned ;) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Spectacular photos and location! And amazing synchronicity for me - yesterday I was looking at photos of that beautiful beach from an old calendar and planning a trip there from Skye, maybe for next summer.
twas a tad breezy Valerie!!lol stay tuned to to the polar opposite in terms of weather in a few videos time!!lol Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Who needs Norway hey when you have all this :) Looked a tad blowy or normal, depending on where you live in the UK 😁 Thank you Murray, enjoying this series.
Heyup Muzza 💥. A window seat on the huge ferry,ace ! I never realised just how big that island actually is.. On that beautiful beach,I must confess the golden Eagle small dog interface potential was 🫣. Colour of the sea over white sands was pristine chap. Your wee dogs are so comical too. The cottage looked really nice,talk about a picture window !😮. Really liked the new format of your film too. What a lovely wee family!! Thanks for sharing its great to see things like that at this time of year 😊🤲👍
Thanks Fraser - hope you enjoyed the video - something a little different in the format on these ones :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
haha - absolutely and I think bracing is the correct terminology for that day on Harris !!lol Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Been visiting the Outer Hebrides for the past few years, it's absolutely outstanding. You need to visit a little place called Huisinis, there's a fantastic hike to a secluded beach with amazing views, Im sure it's called Traigh Mheilein. We even saw some sea eagles. On the road back towards Tarbert you'll pass the Harris Eagle Observatory, we weren't lucky enough to see any though. There are plenty of campervan park ups along the roads run by the North Harris Trust, some with EHU.
ah brilliant - will keep that in mind for the next trip :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Loved this one Murrray. Oh my that wind, couldnt help laughing at you lads struggling up the hill, and then Lewis's glasses taking flight. It's not really funny l was once blown up against a wall, it's very scary. I love a stormy sea, it looked amazing there. Thanks Murray......Alioban 💖
the good news was that Lewis managed to get his glasses back before they were blow to Iceland!!lol ;) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
We’ve been here three times and this year we stayed at Corncrake cottage which overlooks Seilebost. We have been lucky enough to travel all over the world but Harris and Shetland are our favourite places by far. The people, the food, the beaches and the Gin/Whisky are incredible.
Harris is an amazing place and I agree 100% with you comment - cant wait to return :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Love the area and our oldest daughter and partner say it’s their favourite area. Like you they have a VW Transporter campervan. Such a beautiful island and look forward to your next video.
The photos came out beautifully. The beach looks like the Caribbean Your dogs are so well behaved . The cottage looks so comfortable ..nice choice for a family trip Looking forward to part 2. Take care and Merry Christmas 🎄🇨🇦💨
Thanks Sue, wait until the last few videos and you could easily mistake the beaches for the Caribbean !! lol just the water was a tad colder ;) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
fantastic place to have a holiday - both locations :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Hi Murray, absolutely stunning, what a place and what views. The colour of that sea is unbelievable, it looks like you are in the Caribbean……until you went up the hill that was! 🤣🤣
Tis a grand part of the world isn't it... I was out there very early this year for a visit but the weather was challenging to say the least. I'm planning on a 300m circular bike pack this coming Spring-ish, taking in Harris and the southern Hebrides along with Mull and Skye... Just can't make my mind up which way.. anyhoo, excellent introduction to your odyssey thus far. Cheers Murray - Jim 🤶🥃
Absolute pleasure meeting you! Still can't believe you stayed across the road from me and met as you were leaving, bastard. If you're ever back I'd love to show you some spots you missed!
Great meeting you too Finlay, we had an amazing time - you are so lucky to live there. Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Looks a stunning place. Ashamed to say I’ve never been that far out on the Hebrides. Maybe a 2025 goal. Looks like you’re in for the better weather coming up though. Lovely vlog, all the best Robert
its well worth the trip Robert (this was my first trip and certainly wont be my last!! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Fantastic I went walking in the hills of Harris a few years back for my 50th birthday didn’t have very good weather but throughly enjoyed them wild rugged hills they pack a punch for their modest height. I believe the Harris hills are the largest area of continuous mountain area outside of mainland Scotland according to the BMC book think that means they are uninterrupted by roads and so forth which is impressive considering you have some big mountain areas in Snowdonia and the Lake District. Fab beaches as well but water was bloody freezing even in July lol😂 cracking video merry Xmas to you and your family ATB Andy
ah brilliant snippet - I didn't realise this, I certainly got to feel how remote and rough they feel on the hills I went up (got a few upcoming videos ), such a great place - I'll be back to climb more hills at some point for sure and enjoy the beaches! :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
had a rather "interesting " sailing to Rum earlier in the year where the ferry had been cancelled for the few days before . Needless to say I stayed on deck to keep my eyes on the horizon but was covering waterspray!! lol Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
@ScotlandsMountains We both think all the videos are interesting and enjoy watching them, safe travels 🥾🥾 and happy new year to you all including Jerry 😀
I've done that walk but not in those conditions! Only thing was when I got back to the van discovered I'd lost the keys to the van! The cottage looks great and good to know that they allow dogs! Everyone stops at that lay-by! Lovely set of photos! Looking forward to your next video and am wondering if you ventured on the road to Huisinis??
ah no - hope you eventually found your keys? Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Great video fella, Harris is one of our favourite places even in less than perfect weather it is stunning. The eagle you saw on Scarista beach was actually a raven by the look of it.
its an amazing place - cant wait to return:) Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains We've not been back to the isles since we lost both our dogs, they loved the freedom to run up and down the beaches for hours. We will return but as I love the bortle 1 class skies out there but adjusting to dogless holidays is a hard transition. All the best to you and yours as well fella.
@@ScotlandsMountains it certainly does, like yourself I’ve seen all sorts in the mountains. One of the funniest was a guy with a head to toe clear plastic bag with a few holes poked through it, he was walking from Poolewe to Dundonald through the Fisherfield that was in the late 1970s before all the Gucci gear was about .
I don't think this was the beach holiday your wife had on her mind! Only joking have a great time, It looks wonderful and the colours of the water are magnificent.
Tune back in , in about 5 days to see some weather that only occurs once every decade ;) lol Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Murray, the weather isn’t horrendous per se …… you’re in the Outer Hebrides in winter and there is nothing between you and the North Atlantic 🤷🏻♀️ Glad you got a real taste of the wild beauty there 😊
wait till you see the weather in a few videos time (this was filmed months ago - just taken me ages to edit all the videos !!lol). As they say if you dont like the weather in Scotland - just wait ten minutes Thanks for watching ATB Murray
We watched this fantastic series over the Christmas break. But just catching up on comments. What a truly wild and rugged place. The storm only added to the awe of the place! We simply must visit Harris one day. The cottage looks like the perfect comfy base to explore from too😊👌
Stornoway Black pudding, the finest.........😊😉
Stunning Harris beautiful cottage.thanks Murray always a pleasure to watch your videos ❤
I love the fact that you are out of your element at ground level where we mere mortals live.
Hallo Murray, thank you ever so much for this starter - real wild conditions. Accommodation looks real inviting, nice place to stay. It would be a dream come true for me to stay there for 4 weeks - hiking and photographing. I wish you and yours all the best for 2025. Best regards from Germany, Martin
So lovely of you and your family taking us on your holidays, absolutely hospitable of you all, what a stunning Island Harris is, I’ve always wanted to go, I can’t say I’m not a wee bit jealous of you all ( meant in a humorous manner😅) I hope you have a wonderful time for the rest of your holidays, As always Thank you Murray, blessings Old Owl 🦉 Alaya Norfolk.
Harris is amazing - you wont regret going for sure :)
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That lady deserves a medal! I hope she gets a fortnight in Ibiza in the summer.
What a windy day you had! No matter the weather, the Hebrides are amazing. Such a magical place. Love it. Now I want to go there again. Merry Christmas to you and all your family. Safe travels. Cheers.
I absolutely love seeing how visitors react to the islands! I've lived here 15 years and still love watching the sea (especially from that layby!). I'm lucky that my business takes me the length and breath of Lewis and Harris, so I get to see it all regularly but still don't take its beauty for granted. Over the weekend we had a storm where Stornoway saw 93mph, and I can tell you that it rattled the roof tiles and windows at mine (it was about 80mph where I stay). Looking forward to seeing the other parts of the islands that you adventures. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and New year 🎉
Just wait to see my reaction to the beaches when the weather finally clears !!lol such an amazing place and I am jealous of you being able to see these amazing locations daily , must be amaizng (apart from the storms!!)
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I cycled the Hebridean Way and have never encountered winds like it! And that was on a day calmer than you had. Glad the glasses weren't lost...
This series is like a wee advent calendar, brilliant. Looking forward to the rest.
Favourite pic of the day - the wide landscape of the bay. But they all looked spectacular.
Lewis and Harris absolutely beautiful, on our visit we had the typical Scottish weather but it was still amazing.
🍻 here’s too You and Yours Murray have a lovely Christmas and Best wishes for the New Year
You certainly have a photographers eye , Murray. Pictures are just fantastic, if you had the weather there it would be heaven on earth.what a view from the lodge as well
Thanks Harry - ps stay tuned for the weather change - it was worth it !! 🏖️
I liked the first picture the most because of de nice waves on the beach 👌
These vlogs are great, really enjoyable. I like how you have managed to convey the beautiful turquoise colours of the sea in your photos.
Thank you! You are one of the few genuine UA-camrs! I can relive some of my journeys through your journeys. Have a healthy New Year!
thanks Paul - very much appreciated - hope you enjoy the rest of the videos
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Hi Murray nice to see a family outing we were lucky when we went there lovely weather the Callanish stones were very atmospheric lovely accommodation hope you all had a nice time
Thanks Ray - such an amazing place - stay tuned to see some nicer weather in a few videos time ;)
Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing your trip with us! Merry Christmas !
What a fabulous adventure, I'm so envious! I stayed in Stornoway in October for a few days. We travelled down to the bottom of Harris & all around the 2 islands. Fabulous weather & scenery. We were very lucky. Enjoy the rest of your stay, & happy Christmas.
A quality production as always Murray.
It's great seeing you spend quality time with your family (that includes the dogs) and in such a pristine location.
Looking forward to the next leg of your adventure.
thanks Bryce - much appreciated
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Now, THAT’S what you call “blowin’ a hooley”!!! I think my favorite photo was the overlook of the crescent beach. Glad to see in the previews that you did get some better weather. What a fantastic place for a vacation. Hope you and the family have a lovely Christmas coming up. Cheers, and ATB!
Thanks Erin - just wait and see the weather in about 7 videos time 😂👌👌
@ I did say “some” better weather!
Wow, that storm, and Lewis' glasses flying off! Glad you were able to get to the standing stone, incredible to know it's been there for thousands of years. And you're right, the color of the water, that's a view you want to soak in, no pun intended. Because of my interest in Scotland as well as photography, I especially appreciated how the grey skies appeared against the water, and then the pop of red in your jacket. Fantastic looking cottage, and nice that they have a table outside, what a place to sit, I'd be there in the morning with coffee. Thanks so much Murray, Merry Christmas to you and your family including Lexi and Rolo, looking forward to the next one! 👋🎄
Thanks Kristin , the colours on The Isle of Harris are so beautiful and in all weathers - cant wait to share the rest of the trip :)
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Peak at the next vid looks awesome- can't wait. Looks a great adventure.
Another brilliant video.
Very windy on the top and your son’s glasses coming off.
The cottage tour was good to see.
Well done.
Thanks Wendy - the cottage was lovely :)
The beaches and water are absolutely beautiful rounds the islands, looking forward to getting back there 2025 in the summer. Beautiful seeing the eagles which is one of my great passions and all wildlife. Great pictures Murray.
They certainly are - I was blown away by them and as they are quieter we saw a few more eagles during our stay - cant wait to return
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I'm hooked on this trip loved all the photos as we briefly stepped onto that beach. I think I may have to go back now. The scenery is quite stunning as long as you can see it, hopefully we'll benefit from your great photography and filming on that score keep up the great work and have a great Christmas, cheers 👍.
Hi Murray, lovely day out again, and great scenery, excluding of course those pesky cows! Merry Christmas to you and family.
Wow, great video. Nice to see you out with the family and wee dugs...
What a contrast to the first stop overlooking the fantastic beach from the road...to next day....wind swept Isle...
Fab accommodation unfortunately am sure the bookings and price will be through the roof the now, haha, and why not....looking forward to the next instalment.....again love the photos....
Great work...
It’s an amazing cotta ge with some rather fine views :)
Trust me Murray to watch the video's the wrong way round lol.
What a fantastic cottage to stay in, it looked amazing inside.
Definitely a tad windy on top of the hill.
Great image's as usual.
Have a great time mate.
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Great series of videos excellent content brings a smile at Christmas
Have a lovely time at Christmas and here's hoping we see many more videos in the new year
Needed a lot of stamina on this one Murray. I honestly thought you and your boy were going to get blown away and yet you both kept laughing. Scenery breathtaking as you'd expect. The cottage was exceptional with beautiful views. Love your dogs they are such playful little fellows. ATB to you and your family.
Thanks Julie - it’s the first time I’ve seen someone’s glasses blown off their face !! Was exfoliatating for sure !!
Harris is absolutely stunning 🤩
I have to admit Harris is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited :) can’t wait to return :)
Only been in Harris once about 10 years ago as part of a 2 week campervan tour. It is gorgeous and as you say gorgeous in all weather. Excellent seeing your footage and must get back again.
such an amazing place , cant wait to return
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@ looking forward to the rest of the series. Hope you and the family have a great Christmas and New Year.
I’m Also hoping I can sneak away for a walk 😀
wow just wow beautiful pictures stunning beach love the lodge looked cold but it’s beautiful wee enjoying your videos very much 👍👍
Thanks Heather - Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos in the series and have a Happy Christmas
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That was awesome Murray and you're certainly whetting our whistle for our visit next year. It was certainly wet, that's for sure! Every view on Harris is a postcard - magic 😊
Thanks Davey - Harris is such an awesome place , cant wait to return :)
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Looked stunning 😍 pity the weather was against you! The lodge is lovely - looks cosy 🔥 ETA, your photos were incredible - what colour and texture 😍
The lodge was amazing - such a nice place :) can’t wait to return to the islands - there is something special about these places :)
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Wind, part and parcel of living on the west coast and islands lol. Love going out for a low level walk in a storm tbf, just gotta take care.
Love the outer Hebrides especially Harris & North Uist amazing beaches ❤️🏴
What a stunning place you we’re staying at. That lodge is beautiful. And the sauna is a really luxurious touch.
I wonder what makes the sea that turquoise colour ?
Cheers 👍👍
Merry Christmas to you all thankyou for your videos and Photos .. stunning as always😊😊😊😊😊😊
The weather can be brutal on Harris when it turns Murray. I van camped at Horgabost and I'd never experienced wind and horizontal rain like it. Great wee cottage .
it was certainly wild - we also visit Horgabost in a few videos time but the weather couldnt be more different - stay tuned ;)
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Spectacular photos and location! And amazing synchronicity for me - yesterday I was looking at photos of that beautiful beach from an old calendar and planning a trip there from Skye, maybe for next summer.
Thanks Natalie, hope you get some good weather when you head over next year - such an amazing place :)
That has taken the meaning of "windswept" to a whole new level 😆 Superb photographs despite the weather 👍
twas a tad breezy Valerie!!lol stay tuned to to the polar opposite in terms of weather in a few videos time!!lol
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Who needs Norway hey when you have all this :) Looked a tad blowy or normal, depending on where you live in the UK 😁 Thank you Murray, enjoying this series.
Heyup Muzza 💥.
A window seat on the huge ferry,ace !
I never realised just how big that island actually is..
On that beautiful beach,I must confess the golden Eagle small dog interface potential was 🫣. Colour of the sea over white sands was pristine chap. Your wee dogs are so comical too. The cottage looked really nice,talk about a picture window !😮. Really liked the new format of your film too. What a lovely wee family!!
Thanks for sharing its great to see things like that at this time of year 😊🤲👍
Thanks Fraser - hope you enjoyed the video - something a little different in the format on these ones :)
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Who needs Benidorm Murray. Fantastic wild bracing footage. Scottish islands at their very best. Beautiful.
haha - absolutely and I think bracing is the correct terminology for that day on Harris !!lol
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Been visiting the Outer Hebrides for the past few years, it's absolutely outstanding. You need to visit a little place called Huisinis, there's a fantastic hike to a secluded beach with amazing views, Im sure it's called Traigh Mheilein. We even saw some sea eagles. On the road back towards Tarbert you'll pass the Harris Eagle Observatory, we weren't lucky enough to see any though. There are plenty of campervan park ups along the roads run by the North Harris Trust, some with EHU.
ah brilliant - will keep that in mind for the next trip :)
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Loved this one Murrray. Oh my that wind, couldnt help laughing at you lads struggling up the hill, and then Lewis's glasses taking flight. It's not really funny l was once blown up against a wall, it's very scary. I love a stormy sea, it looked amazing there. Thanks Murray......Alioban 💖
the good news was that Lewis managed to get his glasses back before they were blow to Iceland!!lol ;)
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We’ve been here three times and this year we stayed at Corncrake cottage which overlooks Seilebost. We have been lucky enough to travel all over the world but Harris and Shetland are our favourite places by far. The people, the food, the beaches and the Gin/Whisky are incredible.
Harris is an amazing place and I agree 100% with you comment - cant wait to return :)
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Love the area and our oldest daughter and partner say it’s their favourite area. Like you they have a VW Transporter campervan. Such a beautiful island and look forward to your next video.
It’s ok there with one of my favourite places I’ve visited for sure :) can’t wait to go back
The photos came out beautifully. The beach looks like the Caribbean
Your dogs are so well behaved .
The cottage looks so comfortable ..nice choice for a family trip
Looking forward to part 2.
Take care and Merry Christmas 🎄🇨🇦💨
Thanks Sue, wait until the last few videos and you could easily mistake the beaches for the Caribbean !! lol just the water was a tad colder ;)
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Gorgeous location ❤️✨! Fantastic video 👏🏻
Great video, thanks, helps a lot!
Funny thing is, that even though I've been out in NZ for about 30 years, I've actually spent two summers on Lewis - even cutting peat. Fabulous place.
fantastic place to have a holiday - both locations :)
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Hi Murray, absolutely stunning, what a place and what views. The colour of that sea is unbelievable, it looks like you are in the Caribbean……until you went up the hill that was! 🤣🤣
The colours are amazing David - it’s hard to convey on camera but an amazing place for sure :):) 👍
Very enjoyable post, brilliant scenery appreciate your effort and taking the time to show areas
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Tis a grand part of the world isn't it... I was out there very early this year for a visit but the weather was challenging to say the least. I'm planning on a 300m circular bike pack this coming Spring-ish, taking in Harris and the southern Hebrides along with Mull and Skye... Just can't make my mind up which way.. anyhoo, excellent introduction to your odyssey thus far. Cheers Murray - Jim 🤶🥃
ah sounds amazing Jim - I really fancy the Hebridean way at some point in the next few years, such an amazing place.
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M
Brilliant video, thank you for making it.
Absolute pleasure meeting you! Still can't believe you stayed across the road from me and met as you were leaving, bastard. If you're ever back I'd love to show you some spots you missed!
Great meeting you too Finlay, we had an amazing time - you are so lucky to live there.
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Murray
Hi Murray. You should go to Harris in the summer! Whereabouts is the accommodation? It looks brilliant. We would love to stay there!
Looks a stunning place. Ashamed to say I’ve never been that far out on the Hebrides. Maybe a 2025 goal. Looks like you’re in for the better weather coming up though. Lovely vlog, all the best Robert
its well worth the trip Robert (this was my first trip and certainly wont be my last!!
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Cottage looks great. Almost as good as Gerry's roof tent.
Steady on - I wouldn’t go that far 😂😂 nothing beats the luxury of Gerry’s roof tent
Awesome vlog and what a beautiful image. All this best in 2025 with the print sales. No doubt you will sell enough to pay for that new purchase 😉
Fantastic I went walking in the hills of Harris a few years back for my 50th birthday didn’t have very good weather but throughly enjoyed them wild rugged hills they pack a punch for their modest height. I believe the Harris hills are the largest area of continuous mountain area outside of mainland Scotland according to the BMC book think that means they are uninterrupted by roads and so forth which is impressive considering you have some big mountain areas in Snowdonia and the Lake District. Fab beaches as well but water was bloody freezing even in July lol😂 cracking video merry Xmas to you and your family ATB Andy
ah brilliant snippet - I didn't realise this, I certainly got to feel how remote and rough they feel on the hills I went up (got a few upcoming videos ), such a great place - I'll be back to climb more hills at some point for sure and enjoy the beaches! :)
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Good to see some of the places we visited a few years ago. Did you try anything out of Croft 36 or the Temple Cafe?
Bit breezy, your lucky it was not like that when you were on the ferry, we go to the isles every year,we love it and I am sure you will too.
had a rather "interesting " sailing to Rum earlier in the year where the ferry had been cancelled for the few days before . Needless to say I stayed on deck to keep my eyes on the horizon but was covering waterspray!! lol
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Murray
@ScotlandsMountains We both think all the videos are interesting and enjoy watching them, safe travels 🥾🥾 and happy new year to you all including Jerry 😀
I've done that walk but not in those conditions! Only thing was when I got back to the van discovered I'd lost the keys to the van! The cottage looks great and good to know that they allow dogs! Everyone stops at that lay-by! Lovely set of photos! Looking forward to your next video and am wondering if you ventured on the road to Huisinis??
ah no - hope you eventually found your keys?
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@@ScotlandsMountains I retraced where I had stopped to take photos by looking at the images and on the 4th attempt found them!
Great video fella, Harris is one of our favourite places even in less than perfect weather it is stunning.
The eagle you saw on Scarista beach was actually a raven by the look of it.
its an amazing place - cant wait to return:)
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We've not been back to the isles since we lost both our dogs, they loved the freedom to run up and down the beaches for hours.
We will return but as I love the bortle 1 class skies out there but adjusting to dogless holidays is a hard transition.
All the best to you and yours as well fella.
Although the weather looked horrible Murray still always nice to get away with the family
Thanks Tony - absolutely correct , also there is something nice about getting back to a cosy cottage after a wild day outside!! lol
Should’ve called it the adventures of Lewis on Harris btw 😀
A good suggestion! Never thought of that 😂👍
The beauty of living in Scotland. You require a jacket for all occasions .
And a half bottle fir nutritional purposes.
It’s certainly beats a brollie in those conditions 🌬️🌬️😂
@@ScotlandsMountains it certainly does, like yourself I’ve seen all sorts in the mountains. One of the funniest was a guy with a head to toe clear plastic bag with a few holes poked through it, he was walking from Poolewe to Dundonald through the Fisherfield that was in the late 1970s before all the Gucci gear was about .
I don't think this was the beach holiday your wife had on her mind! Only joking have a great time, It looks wonderful and the colours of the water are magnificent.
If you tune in around 7 videos in - you will see the beach holiday weather (honestly 🏖️ 😂🌬️🌬️
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To be fair it has been really windy in the north of England and in Scotland for much of the last 6 months!
watch out for Calum Dan in his Transit van around those parts ;)
I missed him - I was too busy looking for a turnip for Robbie Bell 🤘
@@ScotlandsMountains LOL!
Can’t believe you’ve never been to Harris.
Super - to be fair, in my experience, the weather is much the same in May, June, July.....😂
Tune back in , in about 5 days to see some weather that only occurs once every decade ;) lol
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Murray
ach, not go for a wee dook? water looked good.
Mind, hypothermia is a bugger.
Haha - not on this one but a wee dook might be a subject matter for an upcoming video very soon. ;) stay tuned
@@ScotlandsMountains Look forward to it. Keep up the good work ;)
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Murray, the weather isn’t horrendous per se …… you’re in the Outer Hebrides in winter and there is nothing between you and the North Atlantic 🤷🏻♀️ Glad you got a real taste of the wild beauty there 😊
wait till you see the weather in a few videos time (this was filmed months ago - just taken me ages to edit all the videos !!lol). As they say if you dont like the weather in Scotland - just wait ten minutes
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Murray
@ indeed 😂 I lived on Lewis and the weather is certainly very energetic 😏
Murray what a beautiful place worked on the islands a few times loved it, took in the sights when I was not working 🏔🏔
It’s an amazing place - can’t wait to return :)