Once again, an absolutely stunning video! A perfect, ethereal summation for roadtripping through Skye. Thank you for sharing; can’t wait for the Skye food vlog ☺️
Skye is almost offensively epic, thank you so much for letting us join you. I have considered visiting but I find the thought of driving on the left side of the road a little bit scary, might have to reconsider now. Renting a van seems like the perfect way to get around. Also, I really appreciate the dinosaur imitation, really helped me visualize the Jurassic (?) world. 🦕🦖 Can't wait to see what you're going to get up to next time!
Glad to see the place with blue skies. We were there at the end of September a couple of years ago and it was rarely fair, often dreich, and when we went to Dunvegan Castle, absolutely hammering down. Watching the sun drop behind Benbecula/Uist looks amazing. So jealous that you got to fly the drone at Kilt Rock too.
We are going next week! Looking forward your foodie video, we are huuuge foodies :D Me and my hubby been on Skye 2 years ago as a honeymoon for three days, now going back with friends for 7!
Thank you Kat & Simon for taking our camper for an awesome Skye adventure. Your visuals as always are stunning and your kind words have tickled our ears. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another electric adventure! P.S We will include the hot water bottle and ear plugs next time 😉
Thank you so much for the opportunity - I would be way too much of a chicken to try van life otherwise 😅 but this was the perfect way to do it, so comfortable! ♥️
What a brilliant video! Skye is my favorite place in the world, and you did a wonderful job of capturing the feeling of the place - mystical and ancient. Can't wait to get back there. Thanks for your beautiful and fun work!
Skye here in the UK is so bloody amazing with so many great things to do! Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures Kakibot and have a beautiful week!
I know, right? Shout out to Simon for both flying the drone and being willing to get up super duper early to catch that light before the sunlight started spilling into the valley
We were travelling Monday-Wednesday so that probably helped! I believe in the summer the island does get busy, but ourselves we mostly noticed that the island fills up around the middle of the day as the tour groups drive in, and mornings and evenings were super quiet and peaceful!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Just a year ago we spent 3 days in Skye (with a home-base in Portree) and our agenda was very close to yours. Such a magical/mystical place - Thanks again!
Kati doesn't need a driver's license; she already needs a license for THAT FACE. ;) Keep up the the wonderful content, you make me smile on the gloomiest of days.
If you visit Orkney, you mite wanna check out Rackwick Bay (paradise) on the isle of Hoy. There is a cool stone bothy there on an amazing beach! The trip there is such a fun adventure too! (Or Birsay's disappearing causeway... check tidal times !) . Shetland has St.Ninians Beach which is incredible.... is a very long trip (even from Orkney) so bring your seasickness remedies and check the ferry timetables ahead of time as I think they run between Shetland and Orkney on alternate days. Up here is very windy so bring your best windgear and enjoy the windswept vibe❤
Armadale is actually my ancestral home, though for a very short time, as the Donald brothers were each given an island in the Inner Hebrides by their father. The story says that the sons were told that they could have whichever island that their hand first touched, so it was a race to the best and biggest islands, and my ancestor got Islay and our clan became the MacDonald's of Islay. It is told that one brother wanted an island so bad that he cut off his hand and threw it on the island he wanted before another brother could get ashore his island. It's sad that Armadale is not open for visitors, I was there about 20 years ago when some cousins got married there, it was early Autumn and they married in the garden, it was very beautiful. I would love to one day move there, but it's very popular and there are very few habitable properties there.
Gods, Skye is beautiful, and I cannot wait to be able to go. And don’t worry, after living in places like Los Angeles, potholes cannot scare me. Trust me, Southern California had the WORST potholes. Worse than any I’ve experienced here in the PNW, or back in the Southern states. 😑 But I will be using a truck most likely. 😂 Is there a particular time of year you’d recommend most for going to Skye?
I am obviously biased towards September as we were so lucky with the weather but I imagine May would also be fantastic! Before full blown summer hits as it gets a lot busier AND in the summer, sunrise would likely be happening at an absolutely ungodly hour, too. Plus, midges!!! So finding that sweet spot where days are still long enough but midges are starting to chill down a bit is probably the best .)
@@Kakibot Midges are going to be my one weakness, since everything that bites wants me more than anyone else in 1000 sq kilometers. 😂 It’s been a long time since I’ve really needed to invest in bug spray… Why can’t they learn from Astarion? “Ah, ah, ah! We ask before we bite!”
@@Kakibot Challenge accepted! An easy one to apply here, is using Astarion’s metric to know when to visit Skye: “Well, apparently there’s a limit. Somewhere between a nice summer’s day, and the full concentrated power of the SUN!” 🤣
@@sheikahchic One tip is to not go in the winter as a lot of things close because people just don't visit this time of year, and the weather is next level. I know living in the PNW you are used to wet and windy weather, but we're talking gale force winds most days that make the rain into little tiny needles that come at you from every direction.
@@Kakibot it is our 34th anniversary so I’m thinking quiet elegance ! 🥂Although we will be on the lookout for a lively pub with music for other nights 🤣
@@mflashtravel6824 in that case maybe Purslane or Duthchas!! We tried both and both had a very pleasant quiet vibe, and of course the tasting menus are fantastic!
I know this is probably a hard question to answer, but would you recommend this road trip, or your North Coast 500 road trip for someone who has to pick one?
I think it depends on how much time you have. As much as I would love to have an extra night or two on Skye, I’d say without having to shoot a video, three/four nights would be a good amount of time to spend there! NC500 was a 6 night affair, and I could’ve used an extra night or two on top!! Ideally one would eventually do both, as they are both brilliant! But Skye feels “easier” .)
Lovely vlog but not sure if you know that you don't have the right to park anywhere overnight, you need the land owner's permission. Also the right to roam doesn't apply to motorised activity, the SOAC specifically excludes vehicles.
Yes the roads are a wee bit narrow and there is the occasional pothole. But please don't replace them with double lane roads. This would encourage an influx of too many tourists and completely destroy the beauty and tranquility of a beautiful part of Scotland.
Once again, an absolutely stunning video! A perfect, ethereal summation for roadtripping through Skye. Thank you for sharing; can’t wait for the Skye food vlog ☺️
A wonderful and personal trip in a beautiful and wild place
Skye is almost offensively epic, thank you so much for letting us join you. I have considered visiting but I find the thought of driving on the left side of the road a little bit scary, might have to reconsider now. Renting a van seems like the perfect way to get around.
Also, I really appreciate the dinosaur imitation, really helped me visualize the Jurassic (?) world. 🦕🦖
Can't wait to see what you're going to get up to next time!
Wow what beautiful photography! The sun streaming between the peaks took my breath away!
Right?? I'm glad we managed to capture some of the island's beautiful sunrises and sunsets as they really are something else!!
OMG Thankyou for this video, it is raising our excitement to crazy levels ! So pumped to visit Skye on our tour of the UK in October!! 🤩🇦🇺
Glad to see the place with blue skies. We were there at the end of September a couple of years ago and it was rarely fair, often dreich, and when we went to Dunvegan Castle, absolutely hammering down. Watching the sun drop behind Benbecula/Uist looks amazing. So jealous that you got to fly the drone at Kilt Rock too.
We are going next week! Looking forward your foodie video, we are huuuge foodies :D Me and my hubby been on Skye 2 years ago as a honeymoon for three days, now going back with friends for 7!
Thank you Kat & Simon for taking our camper for an awesome Skye adventure. Your visuals as always are stunning and your kind words have tickled our ears.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another electric adventure! P.S We will include the hot water bottle and ear plugs next time 😉
Thank you so much for the opportunity - I would be way too much of a chicken to try van life otherwise 😅 but this was the perfect way to do it, so comfortable! ♥️
I cant wait to visit Skye in the spring
This was an amazing and beautiful video. Thanks for all your hard work on this 😊
What a brilliant video! Skye is my favorite place in the world, and you did a wonderful job of capturing the feeling of the place - mystical and ancient. Can't wait to get back there. Thanks for your beautiful and fun work!
Aw thank you so much! So happy to hear you enjoyed the video, lovely to have such nice feedback especially given it is your favourite spot! .)
Skye here in the UK is so bloody amazing with so many great things to do! Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures Kakibot and have a beautiful week!
❤❤❤❤😊😊😊awesome as always ❤❤❤😊
This was a great video! Thanks for sharing❤
Sheer beauty!!
Thank you for watching!’ ♥️
SO beautiful and oh my goodness, the misty Sligachan glen drone shot is insane!!!!
I know, right? Shout out to Simon for both flying the drone and being willing to get up super duper early to catch that light before the sunlight started spilling into the valley
This was fabulous 👌🏻 Isle of Skye looks so scenic and atmospheric 😊 and uncrowded!
We were travelling Monday-Wednesday so that probably helped! I believe in the summer the island does get busy, but ourselves we mostly noticed that the island fills up around the middle of the day as the tour groups drive in, and mornings and evenings were super quiet and peaceful!
I love that You get out of Edimburgh at times, i need MOOOORE Glasgow for example
A new Glasgow video coming soon!! ♥️
Beautiful vlog! Cant wait to visit one day
Thank you for taking me to the Isle of Skye!
My pleasure!! ♥️
Perfect timing :D im there in two weeks 😂 thank you for beautiful video ❤
Thanks for the trip down memory lane! Just a year ago we spent 3 days in Skye (with a home-base in Portree) and our agenda was very close to yours. Such a magical/mystical place - Thanks again!
Kati doesn't need a driver's license; she already needs a license for THAT FACE. ;) Keep up the the wonderful content, you make me smile on the gloomiest of days.
Awww how sweet, you caught me off guard with that! 😳 So happy to hear the videos bring a little joy to you!!
I adored Skye! Which islands should we visit next? Islay? Orkney? Shetland?
All of them :)
As a Patreon supporter you are allowed to make such lofty plans for us 😂
If you visit Orkney, you mite wanna check out Rackwick Bay (paradise) on the isle of Hoy. There is a cool stone bothy there on an amazing beach! The trip there is such a fun adventure too! (Or Birsay's disappearing causeway... check tidal times !) .
Shetland has St.Ninians Beach which is incredible.... is a very long trip (even from Orkney) so bring your seasickness remedies and check the ferry timetables ahead of time as I think they run between Shetland and Orkney on alternate days.
Up here is very windy so bring your best windgear and enjoy the windswept vibe❤
Shetland definitely!
Lewis and Harris?
I am dying to go!
I love Skye so much ❤ we got engaged at Neist Point there back in March 😊 xx
What an absolutely perfect place for it!!
@@Kakibotit really was❤ not a soul there and with the sun setting 😊
Armadale is actually my ancestral home, though for a very short time, as the Donald brothers were each given an island in the Inner Hebrides by their father. The story says that the sons were told that they could have whichever island that their hand first touched, so it was a race to the best and biggest islands, and my ancestor got Islay and our clan became the MacDonald's of Islay. It is told that one brother wanted an island so bad that he cut off his hand and threw it on the island he wanted before another brother could get ashore his island. It's sad that Armadale is not open for visitors, I was there about 20 years ago when some cousins got married there, it was early Autumn and they married in the garden, it was very beautiful. I would love to one day move there, but it's very popular and there are very few habitable properties there.
Gods, Skye is beautiful, and I cannot wait to be able to go. And don’t worry, after living in places like Los Angeles, potholes cannot scare me. Trust me, Southern California had the WORST potholes. Worse than any I’ve experienced here in the PNW, or back in the Southern states. 😑 But I will be using a truck most likely. 😂 Is there a particular time of year you’d recommend most for going to Skye?
I am obviously biased towards September as we were so lucky with the weather but I imagine May would also be fantastic! Before full blown summer hits as it gets a lot busier AND in the summer, sunrise would likely be happening at an absolutely ungodly hour, too. Plus, midges!!! So finding that sweet spot where days are still long enough but midges are starting to chill down a bit is probably the best .)
@@Kakibot Midges are going to be my one weakness, since everything that bites wants me more than anyone else in 1000 sq kilometers. 😂 It’s been a long time since I’ve really needed to invest in bug spray… Why can’t they learn from Astarion? “Ah, ah, ah! We ask before we bite!”
@@sheikahchic maybe we just gotta romanticise the whole experience through a Baldur’s Gate lens 🔥
@@Kakibot Challenge accepted! An easy one to apply here, is using Astarion’s metric to know when to visit Skye: “Well, apparently there’s a limit. Somewhere between a nice summer’s day, and the full concentrated power of the SUN!” 🤣
@@sheikahchic One tip is to not go in the winter as a lot of things close because people just don't visit this time of year, and the weather is next level. I know living in the PNW you are used to wet and windy weather, but we're talking gale force winds most days that make the rain into little tiny needles that come at you from every direction.
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I have a favour, need recommendations for a nice restaurant in Edinburgh last week in October as we will be there on our Wedding Anniversary!!
What sort of experience are you looking for? .)
@@Kakibot it is our 34th anniversary so I’m thinking quiet elegance ! 🥂Although we will be on the lookout for a lively pub with music for other nights 🤣
@@mflashtravel6824 in that case maybe Purslane or Duthchas!! We tried both and both had a very pleasant quiet vibe, and of course the tasting menus are fantastic!
Thankyou so much !! Will have a look at their offerings online !
I know this is probably a hard question to answer, but would you recommend this road trip, or your North Coast 500 road trip for someone who has to pick one?
I think it depends on how much time you have. As much as I would love to have an extra night or two on Skye, I’d say without having to shoot a video, three/four nights would be a good amount of time to spend there! NC500 was a 6 night affair, and I could’ve used an extra night or two on top!!
Ideally one would eventually do both, as they are both brilliant! But Skye feels “easier” .)
@@Kakibot Thank you so much for this helpful response and this lovely video :)!
Lovely vlog but not sure if you know that you don't have the right to park anywhere overnight, you need the land owner's permission. Also the right to roam doesn't apply to motorised activity, the SOAC specifically excludes vehicles.
Yes the roads are a wee bit narrow and there is the occasional pothole. But please don't replace them with double lane roads. This would encourage an influx of too many tourists and completely destroy the beauty and tranquility of a beautiful part of Scotland.
Too many adverts ruined it😂😂😂
UA-cam Premium is the way forward 💪
@@Kakibot keep it minded 🙃😁😅👍