Can We Find Our Dream Home on The Isle of Skye? - Ep1 - House Hunting In The Scottish Highlands
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2022
- Willie, Sarah and their pup, Jack Spaniels are starting their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to 'Live The Skye Life'!
But first... they need to find their dream home... will they find it..?
Join us in our first ever video as we go house hunting on the Isle of Skye!
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Being a grandmother. 1. Where are the nearest medical services? 2. Village for supplies 3. All three of you will have a wonderful life in your cottage 💖 4. Is that inlet tidal or rise because of storms? 5. I have read too many Hamish MacBeth books 6. Bless you both on this new chapter of your life 🙏🇦🇺
Hi - don't worry, we have hospitals, shops, pub etc all fairly nearby. We live at the head of a sea loch - like the Scottish version of Norwegian fjord.
Loved Hamish MacBeth on TV, haven't read the books yet though.
And many thanks - should our biggest adventure yet! Willie 🙂
@@livingtheskyelife thank you for replying so quickly. The books are better to read or listen to on audiobooks (UA-cam have them).
Now my mind is at rest.
See you in 2023. ♥️🇦🇺😀😀
glad I found this channel .iam of older age lol 45 but my dream is to do the same live in the middle of nowhere back home in Scotland . iam just not sure what's better yet . buying land and building a home . or getting a do upper . iam not sure but all I know is I want to move home .and no need for neighbours lol
Hi to you all, we are so happy to have found your channel and look forward to coming with you on your new adventure. Congratulations on the lovely house 🎉 hopefully one day we can live our dream on Skye too when we retire. Look forward to the next video. Good luck!
Love this quote: “In Scotland there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes.”
Summer is my favourite day of the year in Scotland.
A saying made famous by Sir Billy Connolly!
It’s not Scottish. It’s Norwegian
@@melpannack8245 🤣🤣🤣🏴
People in Montana say same thing since forever @J.K. Rector. I believe it’s a Norwegian quote where it gets WAY COLDER
I just discovered your channel! You are both so lovely…and Jack too! My kind of people for sure! I can’t wait to get caught up on all your episodes. I live in the US and dream of going to Scotland…for a vacation…or to stay! My husband is a musician and I am an amateur artist, so you two really are living my dream! We hope to take a trip to Scotland in 2024 to celebrate our 20 year wedding anniversary. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us all! ❤
Ive gone back to a year ago with this video and its become clear, the only way this has worked is because you have a relationship where you complement and respect each other and have the same interests . Very special
My father was a scot. When I was 6 years old he would sing 'over the sea to skye' to lull me to sleep. Every morning you'll pinch yourselves to believe you're actually there. No regrets. Chickens, fishing from the loch, foraging; magic. I'm sure this will only bring inspiration in all that you do. Much love ❤️
I’ve moved to Skye recently, all the way from Wiltshire. I’m a city boy myself and it sure was a big adjustment. Sometimes I question my choices but as soon as I climb the Cullin ridge I reassure myself I’ve made the right one. Welcome home!
Make sure you vote yes 😀
That sounds idyllic! Not everyone could do it, but it certainly sounds very attractive to me!
It’s Sunday… yay… settle down to watch a nice episode of Skye Life… learn something new, be entertained, enjoy the views, admire the pups, smile throughout… damn…. The outro is starting already… try and guess what Willie is going to do at the end… giggle…. Enjoy extra bonus of the bloopers ( that farm gate…. 😂😂😂) and then realise I have to wait another whole week for the next one…. Scroll frantically through the archives in the hopes there’s one I haven’t seen… and repeat on weekly basis. 😂❤
What a fantastic channel you have both created! Watching you both working and living the Skye life is amazing. I feel like I’m on an adventure too!
Jack Spaniels is definitely living his best life and what a great environment to live in.
I’ve watched all your videos and did so on my tv so that I could experience Skye on a larger scale and not on a tiny phone screen 😆
Looking forward to seeing what you all get up to next! Maybe some wild camping? 🏕️
Love all the Jack content. The perky ears and head tilts are perfection.
Sometimes the YT algorithm brings you a gem and it certainly did that today - new sub here! Absolutely loved your vlog, love you two (three) and can't wait to find out what happens next - you've certainly got a beautiful spot, you definitely won't regret anything when you wake up to that every morning! Will also check out your other channels Liz x
Grandma Jenny here, your new Devotee from Pacific Northwest USA (WA very close to Canada. You two are adorable and delightful- I used to be a musician and road tripper so your adventures really bring back great JOY! Love your beautiful 4 legged compañeros too!
Great song .....yup Skye is were you belong!!!!
I'm available for adoption! 😁
I hope we get a tour of the inside of your new home! What a great new adventure for you.
Me too lol.
THAT is one of the Cutest comments I've ever seen !!! LOLOL Available for Adoption !!! Can't stop laughing ! Thank you !!!
Hello from NYC! Happy that we found you. We are looking for real estate in northern Scotland, not easy to find prices. And lovely that your home is remote, so curious if most homes come with big sized lots? Can't wait to see more of your adventures! Great job!
Aww what a lovely ending. I've just found your channel and can't wait to watch your remaining videos to see how the move to Skye goes. I loved the closing credits and the way you both jumped up to dance with joy and poochie first looked at one of you and then the other wondering what on earth his hoomans where doing. So cute x
My husband built a little cottage in our back yard where he and his buddies noodle on their guitars, swizzling beers, and solving the worlds problems. The cottage is affectionately known as Abbey Road. It’s a magical place! Best to you both!❤
Congrats on the house and all of the wonderful adventures ahead!🎉❤😊🐕🦺🍾🎨
Thanks Mary - we feel very tired, but very lucky! Willie 🙂
Aw, so happy for you both and Jack. I live in the USA and dream of coming back home to live in my native country.( From Ellon, Aberdeenshire) It's all your fault! Watching your channel and a few others makes my heart ache to be home. I'm working on it!
Thank you so much for your bloody fantastic videos xx
Congratulations you two! I’m so jealous! Jack will be in heaven with so much space to run.
Please don’t be jealous, just make your own life special.
How exciting! I hope that this move makes you all very very happy. Skye is gorgeous and the time to chase your dreams is now. As a song by Cat Stevens says "You will still be here tomorrow but our dreams may not" Can't wait to follow you on your new adventure!
Absolutely! You certainly regret what you don’t do a whole lot more than what you do!
Your Tennessee long time follower, ofcourse Nicole as well. Just wanting to wish you luck what a grand adventure. Sold a Fender Palamino to a gent in Scotland… sorry forgot his name. However… good luck & I must say I’m excited to be taking this journey with ya!
☘️ ☘️☘️Loads of luck to our wee Willie & Sarah ❤️
I lived in Scotland for 2 years, and you're heading for my favorite area. I was based in Edinburgh, and every time I left the highlands, I would get a sense of melancholy. I think this is my spiritual home. (With the last name of Aird... it very possibly is where some of my ancestors hale from. ^^ )
Good luck on the move, and I hope you're as happy living on Skye as I was every time I visited.
My grandfathers middle name was Aird. He lived his life a little to the south of Glasgow. All my siblings and I have moved from that town now though.
I visited Skye from my home in the US. My family includes MacDonalds. I knew I would love Skye but I didn’t anticipate how deeply it would affect me. “Spiritual home” is a perfect way to put it. I remember thinking that this was where my wild heart was born, it belongs to Skye.
Congratulations guys. It looks absolutely stunning. I wish you both and of course Jack Spaniels much happiness in your new home and your new life on Skye
Thanks! Still can't quite believe it's real! Willie 🙂
Congratulations Willie & Sarah and Jack of course. This appeared in my feed & I saved it to watch later, now here we are. I am so excited for you and wish you luck, from New Zealand.
My ancestors are from England & Scotland with MacDonald's from Skye. Looking forward to seeing more 🙋🏼♀️🇳🇿
Alright. I'm in love with your whole situation. My wife and I were in Skye just this past Sept for our Honeymoon, so seeing this brings a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. Can't wait to share your journey with her when she gets home tonight. You three are lovely and are doing what we constantly whisper about. We're rooting for you from Michigan!
What a lovely comment. And we hope your wife also enjoys seeing our channel. Thanks 🙂
From Chris and Cedric in New Zealand... We are so absolutely thrilled for you and looking forward to your adventures in Skye. You have given us so much enjoyment through your videos. Just to say good luck and thank you from us here on the other side of the world. 🌿
What a lovely pair you are and just setting out in life together in a new house on Sky. I sincerly hope you like it there and we will want to see all the videos of what you two find. Good luck in your new adventure and lots of love and wishes for your new life. 🍄🍄🍄🌲🌲🌲
I love love love this more personal look at your lives! Congratulations
Thanks! So glad you liked it 😊
Congrats guys and good luck loved the video .
Sarah you're such an incredibly patient person and wonderful at training Nori. Willie you're a musical genius. I love the new song. Reminds me of a tune which could be in a Pirates of the Caribbean movies.
Just so wonderful,both of you and Jack on a new life adventure.Much love as always, Jo.xxxxxxx
I hope all the bottles make it in one piece. :) Your cosy little cottage is adorable imagine the quiet you will experience. Live your best life guys and enjoy your journey. :)
They did! I think some of them may need to be stored though, as there's nowhere near as much space to display them!
Feel very lucky to be here. We sat outside in our warmest coats under a bright star and moonlit sky last night and every star seemed like a wee blessing. This place is very, very special. And thanks. Willie 🙂
So happy for you both. New adventure and a new life. Living the Skye life!
I’m so happy for you guys. Thank you for taking us along on this next adventure ❤️
I’m glad that the stress of house-buying is over for you now. 🎉Congratulations on the new home! 🏡 🎉 It is really beautiful…and, my goodness, the views!!!
Looking forward to your new journey. All the best for the coming adventures and discoveries, Sarah and Willie!
Thanks! The stress isn’t over yet, but we have the first difficult step over with 😅
@@livingtheskyelife Oh, I forgot what a long process house-buying can be in the UK. I hope all goes well.
Totally hooked on this new channel already!! Really looking forward to the next one - happy moving Sarah, Willie and Jack Spaniels :)
I’m so happy you found your new home! I’ve been checking your old channel for news and just came upon this video on UA-cam.
Living The Skye Life will be a great adventure for you and your viewers.
I’ve subscribed and now I’m going to go to sleep. Good night from Ontario Canada 👍🇨🇦❤️
Congratulations Willie and Sarah! What a beautiful place! It certainly looks like a dream come true 😊
What a great video! Congrats from Florida on the new house. I am THRILLED for y'all. I'm also VERY relieved you're both going to STILL keep your original channels - YAY DSoS and SWSP!!!! You have NO idea how much I look forward to your videos on Sunday.
Thank you Tammara! We will be back n both channels very soon, don’t worry 😊
So happy for you, I know you will be happy there. You both have so much energy and I know you will be working on your Studio’s. It will be so much fun to do this change, another chapter for you both. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💗💗💗💗💗
I absolutely loved your shrooming in the forest, that's exactly what I would have done to get my mind off the waiting. Congratulations on everything! It's gonna be great!
How exciting and nervous and adventurous and scary but fantastic. 🍻🎉🎉
Congratulations on your awesome catch in your new traps. Hope for lots more next time. I enjoy seeing your beautiful Skye.
Aww congratulations on the news, the video was great. Looking forward to the next episode.
Hi - thanks. Not sure if you’ve seen, but we now have 3 full episodes on UA-cam. 🙂
We live all the way down in Bournemouth which is closer to France than you guys up in Scotland, our family brought a holiday home in Fort William, we’ve been twice now and completely fallen in love with the highlands! We can’t wait to follow your new adventure, great video!
I hope all goes smoothly, you are a great couple, with many distant friends who will surely enjoy following your adventures.
Thank you!! 😊🎉
@@livingtheskyelife Any more channels and I might feel like a stalker!🤣😂
Just found you and having not long returned from IOS was interested to watch your search....now I'm hooked. Especially with Jack Spaniels! 😍
What a great video. I got nervous and anxious with you as I followed along. So glad you got your little slice of heaven. Can’t wait to see how you develop and change the new house. Can’t wait for your new adventures either. Hope Sarah gets her chickens? 🐓 🐓 Could we have one look inside the cottage before you move in your things? Would love to see what it’s like. My mother was born in a small house in Ireland that looked like your outer stone building. Once they built a bigger house, it became the cow barn! 🙂
Visited Skye for the first time this summer after many years of planning and loved it. I will definitely return to the island some day. It is so beautiful.
Wishing you the best of all things in your new home.
2nd watching...love
Congratulations on your new home and the move to the Isle of Skye Willie & Sarah! Good luck & enjoy your new surroundings in Skye.
Really happy you guys got the place you were after. It was so adorable seeing you both react following the news - and I'm sure that was after the excitement had died down a bit too! Congratulations!
Thanks!!
Thank you for sharing the journey! I loved watching it so much, can't wait for more 😀
In your hearts, remember that something better will come along. The best is yet to come.
Couldn't subscribe fast enough! Can't wait to see the new videos! Good luck all around to two of my favorite UA-camrs! Please be careful and stay safe! ❤❤
Skye is rugged and beautiful. I hope you'll be very happy when you finally get a house. I am incapable of living any place quite so remote. I absolutely need an urban lifestyle.
Of course, I grew up in Wyoming, so you could say I did the wide open spaces many years ago. (and moved as soon as I could)
I liked your song.
I don't know how real estate works in Scotland, but I'm going to assume it's as big a pain in the neck as it is in the U.S.
I wouldn't know a safe mushroom from a poisonous one.
(The safe ones come from the grocery stores. Lol)
Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see the journey and the wonderful adventures in your future.
I’ve just discovered you!! What a delightful pair you are! LOVE your music, your cooperative and sweet relationship and your dogs! I’ve got hours of fun coming catching up on ALL Your channels!
Beautiful. Congratulations on your new adventures. 👏
Thanks!! 😊🎉
Hello , I fell across your channel this morning , everything happens for a reason , in my opinion the 2 nd property looks the better of the 2 , well done on the accepted offer, I look forward to your new journey and channel , I’m very envious, good luck 👏👏👍👍🏴🏴
Thanks - and we completely agree! The cottage we got is a better suited home for us. Hope you enjoy seeing more of our adventure! 😀
Couldn't be happier for you!! The scenery is awesome, I can see why you want to move there! I found myself being nervous right along with you as you waited for answers! I was drooling over the mushrooms too! I love mushroom soup and you make it look so easy, I may try it myself . Cheers to your new adventure, and this channel will be so much fun!!🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations! So happy for you both. Love the second place much better anyway! Wishing you guys the best of luck from Illinois, USA. Can’t wait to see all of your new adventures in Skye!
That little mini documentry was great,the dog will think it's died and gone to heven,when you hit Skye. Best a luck..
The house and the location are amazing ! I can't wait to see the rest of you're journey !!!
I really look forward to your video every week. Nori is such a cutey!
Hello from California! As a fellow artist and wannabe treasure hunter, I love following your adventures! Living your dreams! Bravo and Huge Congrats!!!
Thanks Paige! Very kind. Hope you’re having a great weekend! 🙂
Having followed your channel for about six months tonight the 17/3/24 I decided to watch your first episode. It was a massive change for you both. Ten years ago my wife and myself moved from Hertfordshire to live in an off grid cottage on Eilean Shona in Loch Miodart. So I can well understand what a huge change it was for you...Well done for stepping off that cliff edge.
Oh wow! Sounds like an exciting adventure for you both too 😊
Hey guys. As I said on your Instagram page, Congratulations. My family and I moved in July from Suburban North Carolina to a more rural area. Not as remote as the Isle of Skye, but I am originally a country girl from out West so moving back to my roots! We love it. Moving is a challenge and quite an undertaking. one I never intend to do again. I love this place with my heart and soul. I'm so happy for you two. I will follow all your new stuff. As I've said before, remember to lift with the legs, not the back, and Sarah, the one big thing that you will need to get used to is the quiet. It often is so quiet in the country that it feels loud if you get that! Enjoy your time "off" from Sunday videos! My Jack poodle is sitting next to me watching you. I think he likes Jack Spaniels.
The silence is deafening. I agree.
That is an absolute belter of good news! Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing your journey and congratulations on your new acquisition. Wishing you many years of happiness in this beautiful surroundings and as always looking forward to your next videos.
Yay! Congrats guys. Excited to watch this journey from Montgomery, AL USA 😄 also, loved that mushroom adventure in the beginning of the video. I've never seen a proper mushroom hunt!
I am so excited for the 3 of you. Can't wait to see how you are adapting in the next video.
Brilliant!!!! So happy for you both...the video is lovely and will look forward to your move and your new life in Skye. Thank you 💚❤💚
I have been subscribed to both your channels since their beginnings and now subscribed to this one.. it’s my favourite place in the World.. we regularly go up and like you I cheer when we reach the Highlands sign and when I drive round the corner and Eileen Donnan comes into view I know I am back in my happy place.. we share the driving but the other way around.. coming from Northumberland I hate The Edinburgh bypass so Ian drives, I usually take over at the services before Dalwhinnie and drive the rest of the way. I am so excited for you, what an adventure for you both.. the wee cottage is gorgeous .. x
I’m jealous! Be sure to give greetings to all my McQueen clan on Skye!
magnificient view!
Congratulations! I moved from a large metropolitan area to a rural area and it does take some adjusting but very worthwhile! Best wishes on your transition. Thank you for starting this new channel.
Thanks! Hopefully we adjust quickly 😅
Oh wonderful mushrooms. And soup too. Thanks again.
Beautiful video, what stunning scenery. 😊
WoW! That takes a lot of courage for so much change. You excitement is palpable though, I love it! 🎉
I have just recently found your wonderful channel. I love Scotland and especially the Highlands! You are both charming and I will be faithfully following every video.:)
Thanks Jenny! So glad you are enjoying our videos 😊
Great news looking forward to seeing your videos from Skye ❤
Thanks! We can’t wait to share it with you all 😊
So excited for you! I moved from a city in Michigan in the US to a small town in Ireland's “sunny southeast” about 7 years ago on my own. Undoubtedly the best move I've made in my whole life. Looking forward to your move and more…
How amazing. I have wanted to be in Ireland and Scotland for many many years but have not made it yet from Texas. I'm a grandma now, but still dreaming. How has it been ? Wishing you all the very best.
@@timmymendenhall1275 I'm a grandmother as well. My son and his 3 girls and my daughter and her 2 girls live in Michigan. I turned 70 earlier this year and have never felt better! Miss the family (I have 8 sisters and 5 brothers), but would never move back. My paternal grandfather was born in Ireland.
How very exciting for the three of you! The views are crazy gorgeous. And how amazing will the different artifacts and treasures be! Oh my gosh.
I visited Skye with my wife and dog earlier this year. FANTASTIC. WE WILL BE BACK. WOW
Beautiful! We're Americans who love Scotland. Took our third trip there last Summer. We think it's the most beautiful place on earth. Unfortunately, we doubt we could ever live there, but watching your videos offers us 'the next best thing'. If we could ever move to Scotland, Skye would be our first choice! :)
So excited for you both and excited for me because I get to share your new adventure with you. Thank you.
love the song to open... an exciting new chapter in your life... thank you for sharing xx
Thanks! 😊🎉
So stoked for you both. Brilliant video & can't wait for your adventures in Skye. Take care Guys, cheers, John.
Thanks John! 😊🎉
The very best wishes to you both and of course Jack Spaniels. If anyone can make a new life and be happy it's you three. May adventures, beauty and love surround you all. Bless 🌿
Thank you!😊
Skye is beautiful, wishing yous well on your new adventure. 🙌
Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you settled into your cottage!
Good luck with your new venture 👍 The scenery in Skye is amazing.
Congrats on your new and absolutely charming home and for finding a way to follow your dreams. I could feel the anticipation as you guys navigated the process to find and purchase your new home. Can’t wait to see all the proper adventures ahead. Wishes for good health, blissful happiness and bountiful prosperity for you both on this new chapter in your lives. Happy holidays! ♥️🎄♥️
Thanks! We aren’t through the stress yet, but the first hurdle is over! 😅
Three channels to watch woohoo. Congratulations on chasing your dreams, your going to a stunning place. Can’t wait to see what this channel brings, I love the personal touch. Congratulations congratulations congratulations 👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳👍🙏❤️
My great grandparents came from Kirkaldy.
Just beautiful so glad for you 3 on ur new adventures
Wish you guys all the best in finding your dream home! My wife and I travelled to Scotland and of course Skye this past June. We were able to visit family in Edinburgh and rent a VW Camper for a week as well. We absolutely fell in love with Scotland. Subscribed and look forward to hearing about your adventures! Fans from Nova Scotia!
So excited to subscribe to your new channel to follow you all living your best lives on the Isle of Skye! It must be thrilling and terrifying and the same time. Heartfelt best wishes from NE Florida to you Willie, Sarah and Jack on your new adventure!
So happy for you all!