How Does Scottish CROFTING Work?

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  • Опубліковано 6 лис 2024

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  • @netleyros
    @netleyros Місяць тому +2

    What a wonderful man Ally is. Really loved listening to him talking about his amazing way of life

  • @colinmayes9446
    @colinmayes9446 Місяць тому +13

    When I see and hear about the so called celebs in society and the shallow lives that they lead, and then I see this man "Ally" and the depth of his contentment and passion that he has for his life, and the job that he does I know who is the richer, perhaps not financially but what he has is priceless and I think he would be a pleasure to know, thanks Ally.

  • @PaulaCrane-il7nn
    @PaulaCrane-il7nn Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely loved this , beautiful island,interesting and very informative,thanks Ally

  • @annesinclair3455
    @annesinclair3455 Місяць тому +3

    An amazingly beautiful part of the world. It is so great to see crofting continue as it is an integral part of Scotland’s heritage. Well done Ally and thank you for sharing.

  • @purpleotteruk
    @purpleotteruk Місяць тому +34

    More of this! ❤ Hearing the stories of farming across Scotland, the UK and worldwide with the context of how and where they work is something very special. Great work 👏

  • @tubs1984
    @tubs1984 Місяць тому +27

    This was brilliant. More of this please

  • @77bountiful
    @77bountiful Місяць тому +22

    Thank God for people like yourself Ally, who push their passion to a new generation of potential crofters. Little wonder you're happy to live and work in such a beautiful place. Thank you for showing us 😊😊

  • @pjk1714
    @pjk1714 Місяць тому +12

    Isle of Lewis is a tight community and beautiful island.
    Breeding starters away from infection and on healthy ground supports the industry.
    Ally obviously enjoys what he does and no doubt where he lives.
    I hope this tradition doesn't end and continues to feed.
    Thanks for sharing Iona and Cammy. Great series to educate the viewers.

  • @bt23456
    @bt23456 10 днів тому

    That William Wallace moment when he talks about freedom for sheep & humans .... Epic ! As he says, they are "flippin good at it" - and long may that continue. Great to see that experienced crofters are mentoring the younger generation as this enthusiasm is infectious. Beautifully filmed and produced, so a big thank you for the work that went into this.

  • @joanneblancke6596
    @joanneblancke6596 Місяць тому +7

    Someone who has found true happiness and contentment within his soul . Adapted to the landscape and environment in the truest sense. Bravo !

  • @emmett1739
    @emmett1739 Місяць тому +11

    Top class filming , what a canvass to farm on , hard land making tough resiliant people , were the focus is community and basic need and desire to make a living and not a killing .brilliant ,great stock and even better people.

  • @scottycat6822
    @scottycat6822 Місяць тому +9

    Ally your genuine passion and love for what you do is shining out your face and eyes.
    I agree with you earning big money is not everything, if you enjoy what you do and get sheer satisfaction daily is more satisfying than grafting every day and been rich but miserable.
    Fabulous Vlog.

  • @paulineweir7742
    @paulineweir7742 Місяць тому +12

    Brilliant loved this thank you for sharing this with us all.❤

  • @mthompson5519
    @mthompson5519 Місяць тому +2

    I loved this. If I was younger I would choose this as my way of life.

  • @brigidconroy2111
    @brigidconroy2111 Місяць тому +5

    Ally is an amazing ambassador
    This is such an incredible vlog Cammy this episode is well paced Ally explains a point and then there is a gorgeous shot of The Isle of Lewis the viewer can see how passionate Ally is about Croft farming sheep
    WOWZERS
    Just delightful

    • @FedByFarmersPodcast
      @FedByFarmersPodcast  Місяць тому +2

      This was the work of the wonderful Als Couzins so all credit to him - he went up to the Hebrides and filmed it and put it all together! Legend.

    • @brigidconroy2111
      @brigidconroy2111 Місяць тому

      @@FedByFarmersPodcast TOTALLY 👍
      Here’s hoping in gets more coverage It is a great testament to loving what you do and never working a day in your life💕

  • @amandagoodman2980
    @amandagoodman2980 Місяць тому +4

    Fantastic, absolutely loved this. Thanks so much to Als and Ally for making this and FBF for screening it 👏👏👏👏 Would love to see a full documentary on Ally farming his free range sheep through all 4 seasons 💕

  • @colmanlong1032
    @colmanlong1032 Місяць тому

    They are magical places

  • @sallychambers7783
    @sallychambers7783 Місяць тому +4

    Those eyes show how passionate he is. Loved this 👍

  • @nataliegraham9552
    @nataliegraham9552 Місяць тому +2

    You can see the fact that he is living in his heartspace as a crofter. ❤❤ Loved the footage and the interview. Thanks, FBF!

  • @marmalademomzyboop8975
    @marmalademomzyboop8975 Місяць тому +4

    He brings passion back into how one should think about what works well for him and his lifestyle as a shepherd. Makes me feel envious for his decisions and way of life in the nicest way. Truly, it is endearing, wholesome. I am glad he is willing to share with the younger persons who also would find the same sediments and passion as he. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jenhanlon3840
    @jenhanlon3840 Місяць тому +5

    Fantastic and how wonderful to see and hear 👏

  • @LeaJen-ty9jb
    @LeaJen-ty9jb Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely loved this. Thank you for sharing❤

  • @jpebooth8557
    @jpebooth8557 Місяць тому +1

    Brilliant podcast FBF

  • @bridgetjarvis6413
    @bridgetjarvis6413 Місяць тому +6

    Beautiful part of The Country

  • @buzzard732
    @buzzard732 Місяць тому +4

    ALLY THE MOUNTAIN GOAT!! GOOD TO GOOD TO SEE YE! FANTASTIC VIDEO GUY'S THANK YOU!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🐑

  • @workmax6526
    @workmax6526 Місяць тому +4

    The place looks amazing and that is down to the good work that all the crofters do with their stock on the island. Proud to be Scottish!

  • @HKTeacup
    @HKTeacup Місяць тому +8

    Brilliant video - you can see Ally's absolute passion for this way of life, and it's amazing that he's doing all he can to help perpetuate it and encourage the younger generation to work on the land, as people have always done in those special islands. Math fhèin, agus gun tèid leat, a bhalaich!

  • @angelawarren7645
    @angelawarren7645 Місяць тому +4

    Excellent, thoroughly enjoyed this

  • @kristinefrew3069
    @kristinefrew3069 Місяць тому +1

    Absolutely loved this! Definitely need more of different farming throughout Scotland 🥰 maybe even England!

  • @katesterling8915
    @katesterling8915 Місяць тому +3

    Love it. You can tell he speaks from the heart 👏🐑🐄🌾😃

  • @Thepaintedtiger
    @Thepaintedtiger Місяць тому +1

    Inspiring video, thank you for showing a bit of the Isle life.

  • @judyphillips7892
    @judyphillips7892 Місяць тому +2

    Brilliant! Thanks for sharing your inspiring perspective, Ally, and for encouraging the younger ones coming after you to pursue the dream. This was a real treat from Fed by Farmers, which is one of my favorites with Cammy and Iona. ❤

  • @storyteller.shepherdess
    @storyteller.shepherdess Місяць тому +1

    Bloody well done Cammy. This was excellent, and so well put together. Great to hear more from Ally. Hope these mini docs become a regular feature moving forward - you have a real talent for this.

    • @FedByFarmersPodcast
      @FedByFarmersPodcast  Місяць тому +1

      This was the work of the wonderful Als actually! All credit to him - he went up to the Hebrides and filmed it and put it all together! Legend.

  • @lisaoviatt1205
    @lisaoviatt1205 Місяць тому +3

    Wow that was really fantastic!!!! Top notch

  • @IsabelDernie
    @IsabelDernie Місяць тому

    Amazing passion for his home and life. Keep going, we need people like you. 👏👏

  • @bridgetjarvis6413
    @bridgetjarvis6413 Місяць тому +3

    Thank You Ali loved watching this 😀

  • @AnnRoeder-l4j
    @AnnRoeder-l4j Місяць тому +3

    Such an interesting couple of minutes with Ally. Is it possible to spend more time with him and learn more about the crofters? 😊

  • @kixxb5622
    @kixxb5622 Місяць тому

    Wow what an amazing video. To farm in such beautiful but challenging conditions must be a real privilege - well done!

  • @traciesimone446
    @traciesimone446 Місяць тому

    What a gorgeous place!

  • @dianelavoie6208
    @dianelavoie6208 Місяць тому +1

    Makes me wish I could pick up and move to the island and start a Croft. Wonderful interview and I’m hoping he is able to get more young people inter3sted in doing it.

  • @peterwild9459
    @peterwild9459 Місяць тому +2

    Oh hell yea, putting food on the table doing something you love is the ultimate!

  • @jan6634
    @jan6634 Місяць тому +1

    Wow...just wow!!!

  • @H_Romero24
    @H_Romero24 Місяць тому +2

    ❤ Cammy thanks for this video 😅. Wonderful to see how farmers work. 🎉. 👳🏻‍♀️🇺🇸

    • @FedByFarmersPodcast
      @FedByFarmersPodcast  Місяць тому

      This was the work of the wonderful Als Couzins so all credit to him - he went up to the Hebrides and filmed it and put it all together! Legend.

  • @WendyOdlin
    @WendyOdlin Місяць тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you ❤

  • @cookecreeksheep
    @cookecreeksheep Місяць тому +2

    Enjoyed this so much! Thanks.

  • @anitameza3960
    @anitameza3960 Місяць тому +2

    It's beautiful there .

  • @LuckySpacePuppy-rb6dz
    @LuckySpacePuppy-rb6dz Місяць тому

    Brilliant filming and editing Alz. What can you say about Ally Williamson?, love learning about your life. and Scotlands own Island Eye Candy😘

  • @cullensandrew
    @cullensandrew Місяць тому

    A great guy! And super video.

  • @jpebooth8557
    @jpebooth8557 Місяць тому

    Your enthusiasm shines ❤

  • @cindycowell5804
    @cindycowell5804 Місяць тому

    Amazing scenery to live and work in such a beautiful part of the world. I find it interesting to see farming in different countries, I am in Kansas USA

  • @naomicoward4687
    @naomicoward4687 Місяць тому +2

    Just amazing

  • @mariemiskealla9371
    @mariemiskealla9371 Місяць тому +1

    Loved this video Thanks Cammy and Ally❤

    • @FedByFarmersPodcast
      @FedByFarmersPodcast  Місяць тому +1

      All thanks to Als who went up to the Hebrides to film it, and edited it all himself. Absolute legend!

    • @mariemiskealla9371
      @mariemiskealla9371 Місяць тому

      You are all legends and brave men to go and rescue Fiona

  • @richardl7161
    @richardl7161 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent video. An inspirational fella.

    • @FedByFarmersPodcast
      @FedByFarmersPodcast  Місяць тому

      Thank you kindly!

    • @richardl7161
      @richardl7161 Місяць тому

      @FedByFarmersPodcast we don't often see one of your podcasts without seeing you or Iona. Missed your banter, but at least Ally (hope I've got his name right) didn't have to fight to get a word in.😅

  • @missygirl1965
    @missygirl1965 Місяць тому

    Very interesting, thank you for sharing!

  • @jpebooth8557
    @jpebooth8557 Місяць тому

    Thanks

  • @richardhamilton7458
    @richardhamilton7458 Місяць тому +1

    Needs an hour long chat.

  • @scottmavor6414
    @scottmavor6414 Місяць тому +2

    Is ally going to do a podcast

    • @FedByFarmersPodcast
      @FedByFarmersPodcast  Місяць тому +1

      Maybe in the future. This was a separate project pioneered by Als Couzins. He travelled up to film Ally and edited the doc together. Gets more people involved in Fed by Farmers and some variety to the channel. But if we ever get the chance to have him on, we'll take it!

  • @lmbjeffers
    @lmbjeffers Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @micheleheddane3804
    @micheleheddane3804 Місяць тому +2

    Son of the soil