It FINALLY happened - VANLIFE SCOTLAND
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Join us, Carol & Ken, as we travel to Scotland in our Consort Nova Motorhome called Snoopy.
In this video we continue our journey to mainland Scotland’s most southerly point at Mull of Galloway lighthouse.
On the way, Carol sets off to find some ancient Christian stones at Kirkmadrine Chapel and cooks up a pasta dish at our beachside park up.
We experience our first calamity in Snoopy! Who is the guilty culprit?
At the Mull of Galloway ,we find the lighthouse tower is closed but the museum is very interesting and the views are spectacular.
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Welcome to our channel! We're Carol and Ken, retired professionals turned van life enthusiasts. We share our adventures across the UK and Europe in our camper van, which we have just upgraded to a slightly larger model.
Our goal is to provide a relaxing, honest account of van life, with no scripted drama - just the real, day-to-day experiences of our travels. Many of our viewers find our content calming, and we hope you will too.
We're passionate about wild camping and love to share our knowledge and tips, from staying cool in the van to choosing the right toilet. We're always learning and look forward to sharing our campervanning experiences with you.
While we love the freedom of wild camping, we also enjoy supporting local businesses by indulging in delicious local food. Expect to see plenty of one-pan meals and restaurant visits in our videos.
We like historical sites, country homes, towns, villages, and the occasional city. We aim to share interesting facts and stories about the places we visit.
We post new videos every Friday at 6pm UK time, sometimes more often.
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This episode was filmed 21st-22nd April 2024.
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Whenever I watch your vlogs I always think that you made the right decision to retire earlier and enjoy life and travel. Shortly after my dad retired 12 years ago he got cancer for the first time. He worked so hard day and night (he worked as a doctor). Now he has cancer for the third time and it's terminal, he can't do anything and it's heavy on my heart. He always said: I'll do it next year or one day. I always say: I do it now, even if I have less time. I travel as much as I can. Who knows what happens next year. Very enjoyable vlog, thank you for taking us along. Scotland is lovely 😊. Greetings from the hot Frankfurt 🥵
I know this comment is for Ken and Carol, but I wanted to say I’m sorry your dad is going through cancer. You are so right about doing what you want to do now and not later, if you are able to. Take care. ❤
@@lindao1327 very kind of you 😘. Thank you and all the best 🙏. I hope you too can do what you love to do.
@@Anita-rq9ev so sorry to hear about your Dad. We echo your sentiments about making the most of your time now while you are healthy enough to enjoy it. Greetings to Frankfurt. Stay cool 😎👍
@@LifeistooshortCK thank you for your lovely comment ❤️
I have cancer now as well and certainly Ken and Carols videos are a god send to my staying uplifted and positive.
Our relationship is on the rocks ... said the lighthouse man .🤣.🧜♀️
@@sjwillis1137 😂
Ooo good something to look forward to watching at tea time instead of the news
My thoughts exactly!
I'm going watch you two lovelys this weekend absolutely adore you both
I'm so excited with all the work and effort you put into your videos
People dont realise it's not easy to put together
Your brilliant and are my bread and butter with a fishfinger in between
Nothing yummier than that
Loves you both take care and enjoy wherever you are in Britain or over seas
Becky 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 xxxxxxxxx 😊
@@markallen5764 thanks Becky. Have a great weekend 🤗❤️
I love when Ken said: “This is the life Bunny.”
You guys just look SOOOO much more comfortable in this bigger van - just so much more space than Little Red 💙🦋
Carol's multitasking and Ken's spilling Guinness...
I handle all the tricky stuff 🤓
So enjoyable, so peaceful. I love watching.❤
I live in Scotland but it's great travelling with you, seeing places I've never seen! Thank you.
Agree same here!! We live in the Scottish Highlands and travel as much as possible but can’t get everywhere so I love watching others exploring Scotland!
I like your description of the dog fight of the sea gulls air battle lol…great video like Ken little verbal inputs,often so witty.thankyou both.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Just love your song and music choices1!
I like watching y’all cook!🤗❤️🐝
Lovely Chapel. Scotland is lovely all over.
I just love to watch you two do stuff. Learn new all the time.
@@arllysaltenbach5062 thanks for watching ❤️
Oh..oh..Guinness on the floor. Tut, tut Ken. You do know you're supposed to splash the van on the outside to christen it! 😅🐕🚙
Haha 😛 There will be another christening coming up in another video 😩😆❤️
@@LifeistooshortCK OH Heck! 😅
The more I watch your posts the more I look forward to your next adventure ❤
I really enjoyed this video, hope that you both are having a wonderful time. Take care and have a wonderful evening.
Thank you! You too! 🙂
Just found your site and am living vicariously through you two! I’m from the US and will never make it to all the places you are visiting. I love camping but we don’t travel. We have a tow-along. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Looking forward to seeing what comes ahead and looking at some of your previous adventures. 🩷
Welcome
Thanks
@@thomasmcglynn5353 thanks so much Thomas 🙏❤️
Great scenery and sure is beautiful coastline. I have cancer now and watching Ken and Carols videos are a godsend and keep my spirits high and positive.
We are glad they help Larry. All the very best for your recovery ❤️
@@LifeistooshortCK thank you so much.
My lord that is beautiful
What a lovely video as all ways nice to see were you both go any way take care till next time .
Ohh great way to start the day, sat in our little T6 watching one of your videos. Two weeks today and we’ll be on our Orkney adventures, can’t wait.
Wow, sounds great. Have a fab time 😀
WHAT A DELIGHT YOU TWO ARE!!!...love your culinary delights...your drone footage is breathtaking!!!...THANK YOU BOTH...CARRY ON!!
Thank you! Will do! 🙂
Another relaxing video, some lovely food again, shame about the spillage😀.
Obviously, a lot more space than the wee red van, you made a good choice, take care.
Thank you 🙂
Hari OM
I've added this spot to my 'must visit' list! Can't believe I haven't been down that bit yet... Thanks for reminding me there's a great swathe of southern parts to this Bonny Land! YAM xx
Well worth a visit 🙂👍
Ken & carol another great episode thanks for sharing 😊
Another great video guys.
Such a relaxing and engaging watch. Top job. 👍🏻🚶🏻♂️🚶♀️
Thanks 👍
What a good idea to move the small side cushion so you can sit and look out the back of the van🙂. Enjoying the video, thanks K & C
@@ruthkirby9277 thanks for watching 🙂
Dumfries and Galloway looks wonderful, looking forward to touring there. We love lighthouses. Well done for getting the Guinness stain out of the table cloth and the carpet. Our Bilbo's carpet is black, hides a multitude of spills, but I always have the carpet cleaner/ stain remover on board. You had amazing weather ❤️🚐😀 xxx
@@janetbowen7854 we had to buy a can of carpet cleaner on this trip as you will see in a future video 😩😁❤️
This was a very lovely, relaxing, and interesting episode, well done indeed.
I must mention how well scored your channel is, the music track is always pleasant and perfectly edited into the narrative.
@@jayoneill1533 glad you enjoyed it 🙂
So sorry about your lovely sister, my condolances to you and your family Xx
That was quite some time ago now but I think of her whenever we embark on a new trip. ❤️
Now I’m impressed …those pot lids are wonderful…I don’t mind that bed construction….I live on a power chair that is up for the day with bedding put under an oak side table for the day…and made at night….i’m living vicariously on your (MY VAN LIFE)trips I can’t travels…thanks by the way…!
@@dyannejohnson6184 thanks for watching. Glad you can join us on our travels. Take care ❤️
I was just thinking before you said it that the low round cafe looks very like the cafe at the Calf of Man on the Isle of Man 😊 Another lovely video, thank you both 😊
Great scenery Carol and Ken and I love that there are plenty of windows in the van to see it.If you don't watch out Ken ,Carol will be serving your drinks in a sippy cup (LOL).The foxes have probably gone on their holidays until Winter!Safe travels See you on the next.
I've been watching so many of your past adventures recently and I love every one. I've always fancied a holiday in a camper van. You edit the videos so well. Xx
Thanks for watching ❤️
Watched this eating spaghetti with prawns, tomatoes, onions and garlic cooked in white wine and topped off with fresh parsley and basil 🌿 I think I’m going to eat something delicious when watching your cozy videos from now on 😊
Yummy ❤️
Carols face when she doing morse code
I beg your pardon ken lol 😆 😂 🤣 😅 😄 😜 😆
Becky xx
Another wonderful video Carol and Ken. Thank goodness we were having a late dinner of stovies while I was watching. When you cook it always makes me hungry! What a good park-up. Looking forward to next weeks video.
Thanks for watching ❤️
Oh wow I love the cafe roof the way it blends in.. another lovely video, thankyou❤
So worth doing the lounge bed the way you do.
I visited Mull of Galloway in June and enjoyed the views, lighthouse museum and obviously the cafe too!
Beautiful country. The parking spot with the light house in the background was amazing.
Cup of tea, Life is Too Short on UA-cam.... happy time. Excellent vlog. Watching all the way from New Zealand. Making me miss the home land... I am coming back soon, can't wait!!!!
Greetings to you in NZ. Thanks for watching 🙂
Keep enjoying the travels. we retired in 2005 and enjoyed doing what you are doing. The time passes so quickly and before you
know it other things get in the way of the enjoyment. I hope you enjoy your adventures for many years to come. I really enjoy the gentle theme of your vlogs. All the best.
@@josephprice1692 thanks for watching. We send you our best wishes ❤️
Hi, lovely vlog. Loved the added bit of black & white, nicely done. What a beautiful place. Hopefully you got some sips before Guinness hit the floor 😂 .Take care and safe travels ❤❤❤❤
@@Sue-mh6wi just about managed a couple of sips 😂
watching your videos really help me to unwind watching you cook is amassing thankyou for taking us along on your trips
I am glad that they have that affect ❤️
Good evening
Just wanted to say thank you for recommending the park4night on the isle of Whithorn! We discovered it this afternoon and had a meal in the Steam Packet Pub. Can highly recommend the menu. Yummy 😋
Tomorrow we are going to find the Mull of Galloway park4night at Port Logan and we plan to take a look at the quirky fish pond you discovered! Thanks for all the recommendations 😊
@@dawnehowells3109 that’s great. Enjoy your trip ❤️
@@LifeistooshortCK thank you ☺️ the weather is a lot more unsettled this week to the weather you experienced!
@@dawnehowells3109 well keep our fingers crossed for you 🤞🙂
Thank you so much for taking the time through the lighthouse it’s just magical, truly….
lol 😂I loved it when Carol said your so nosey. Glad I’m not the only one that likes to check out what’s going on. ❤❤❤
I have really been enjoying you'r video's. The music you use is also so lovely.
Absolutely beautiful,,, I’m so jealous I’d love to be there
I particularly love your UK and Irish tours:) They give me that ‘Ah Bisto’ feeling (like a warm hug from home) when I watch them. This current tour through the Dumfries and Galloway region reminds me so much of home because the architecture and landscape are so similar to my home area of northern Cumbria. Feelings of home sick again😢
I think I’d be quite happy to spend most of the year in Snoopy’ and tour the UK and Ireland, just so long as I had a good lpg or diesel heater for our unforgiving winter climate.
As much as ‘Little Red was/is a delight I get the feeling the two of you are much more content with Snoopy and what he offers.
Like yourself Ken my father was also a police officer for over 30 yrs but he complained (jokingly) about the amount he had taken from his pay-check every month for his work pension , in the end it all seemed worth while as they had a fantastic retirement and toured quite a bit, their poison was a caravan and booking into sites with all the facilities. My parents were better off for the 2 and half decades they had on my dad’s superannuation pension after retirement, it was so nice to see them finally be content and very very happy after a long period of time of making do. The reason why I’m saying this is the two of you are closer to my age than my parents but how the two of you are with each other remind me so very much of my own loving parents. 😢❤
Glad they make you feel like that ❤️
Another great vid in the best area of the UK for Motorhomes, so good we have just moved to Dalbeattie to explore even more! Thanks for the locations thanks Ken & Carol
Enjoy Dalbeattie. Lovely area ❤️
My late father went to the Mull of Galloway school when he was a small boy , I now as an old man try and visit the south west once year your wonderful video brought a tear to the eye....
Awww, glad we could bring back some good memories for you ❤️
That happened to us last nite. Spilt a can of Budweiser on the floor of our auto sleeper legend!! Never mind. We are in Cornwall for a couple nites. Great video carol and ken. Dinnner looked yummy.😊
Oh no. Glad it’s not just us 😆
great vlog ...really shows what and where you can go and see...plus the the choice of music is stunning !...well done ! oh yeah the food looks grrrreat!..keep it up
Thanks so much! 😊
Beautifully done! Lovely scenery and chat! Enjoy!
V enjoyable Ken and Carol. All the best John L 👍
Thanks for sharing a video showing all the awesome scenery around you, it is all so beautiful...👌👌
Our pleasure 😊
Really enjoyed that. It gives us hope for when we get our new van !
@@peterfawcett9969 hope you don’t have much longer to wait 😊
As always, stunning video and beautiful country. I check my notifications every day waiting for your videos I usually wait till evening to sit back, relax and enjoy your journeys again, thanks for taking us along.
Thank you so much for watching 😀
Another fab video, thank you and for showing us such a superb coastline.
Our pleasure! 🙂
Guinness stains from carpet:
Vinegar and dishwashing detergent
Mix one tablespoon each of white vinegar and liquid dishwashing detergent with two cups of warm water. Soak a sponge in the solution and blot the stain from the outside in.
Good luck ❤❤
Thanks for the tips! 🙂
Lovely peaceful part of Scotland, beautifully edited and shot. You both are also so grateful for all you have. An uplifting watch. Thank you
While waiting for this upload I have been following your Norway trip. The scenery is beautiful and the mountains and hills are balm for a person who lives in a very flat area of central western NSW where a Sunday drive means a trip to actually see a hill. I grew up in the mountains of northern NSW and I miss the mountains. I moved to my present home when I was appointed as Head Teacher of History at the high school here and have been here for 32 years.
@@lynellewilson9112 Australia is such a big country. We don’t have to travel far to be up in the hills, Thanks for watching ❤️
Love seeing people exploring Scotland. We live in the Scottish Highlands and love sharing videos of our lives here and exploring.
Absolutely love seeing people exploring Scotland and sharing their adventures.
New sub here! Plan to binge past videos!
@@thehighlandlife2023 thanks for the sub. We loved exploring that area of Scotland 🙂
Always enjoyable videos. Superb locations.. the roads looked a bit tight to say the least.
That meals with the chicken and chorizo .ade my mouth water.
Lovely video. Take care
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
We love the rear lounge in our Dreamer Living Van but are lucky as we have a drop down double up front in the extra high top roof. One disadvantage is that it’s 6.36m long so harder to park than your Camper. Another fabulous video both 🥰
We would love all the space you have in a 6.36m but went for ease of parking. There is no such thing as the perfect van, it’s all a compromise 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK totally agree. So glad we downsized from a 7.5m Chausson motorhome tho. We found the width of that very prohibitive through the lanes in Wales where we live. Enjoy your travels 👍🏼
Absolutely wonderful . Thank you for taking us along. And you got to Mull of Galloway Light House! My three greats Grandfather was a keeper there for several years. It was wonderful to see where he lived. Looking forward to many more vlogs of your adventures. Thanks again. Bill, Oxford Mississippi ex Belfast.
I wonder how much it has changed since your three greats grandfather lived there. We have always wanted to spend a night in a lighthouse. Maybe we will one day 😊
Seems you have found some of the best camping spots... great views and some peaceful environs. Oooops (happens to us all, I walked past something a few days ago and apparently my posterior knocked something over - do not see or feel it !!! angry at myself for being clumsy.), for the loss of stout, was looking forward to seeing Ken handwash the tablecloth in bucket/bowl and then peg out to dry!! Great and interesting food, as always. 5C here today, snow/storms forecast Monday. Take care & stay safe. Kia Ora from New Zealand. 💜💜
Everything was cleaned up when we got home. Not even a stain on the rug! Stay safe in that bad weather ❤️
Lovely video, with your music choice and editing, this is more and more like watching art. Cheers from NZ. 😊
@@Threadexpress thank you ❤️
I’m one of the ones who would be driven crazy having to pack the bed up each night, lol! But at least you have that storage compartment under the seat you can easily shove your bedding into, so I could live with that. Having to jam it into some tiny overhead cabinet would be the end of my temper though 🤪
I hope you got the guinnes stain out of your carpet!
I’ve been watching your back catalog over the last few days. As much as Little Red Van was adorable, i am enjoying your bigger van. That bit of extra space makes everything more comfortable. (Seeing as how I don’t have one of my own i have to live vicariously through yours!)
The stain came out the rug no problem. We love the layout in Snoopy and the bed is really comfy and quick to set up 🙂
another enjoyable video, thanks for sharing
I just want to say that I love your videos. You both have such a relaxing manner in your vlogs. . It makes me smile and I really enjoy your adventures. Thank you. Sending best wishes to you both.
@@jenniferevans5192 thanks, Jennifer ❤️
Beautiful Scotland. I keep meaning to tell you that I made your chorizo stew and very tasty it was, thank you. A substitution I made was sweetcorn for the peas. I felt like such a rebel!
That’s great, glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍
I had the same trouble with the windscreen magnets on 2023 Fiat camper (IH). A suggestion if I may; where the blinds meet the rear view mirror, try pushing back the plastic section on both blinds (the small sections which fit around the mirror). I think it’s just a ‘newness’ issue - mine are mostly fine now, just need to push those segments back now and again….. Hope that works for you too.
Thanks 👍
Another great video as always, thanks for taking the time to share your adventures!
@@haighaj thanks for watching 🙂
Loving this van. Took note of the chicken stock in pasta tip. The yoga 🤣comment … so unexpected but funny. I remember hearing a foghorn in my childhood but not these days. Thanks for the great video
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Ooh! I must have seen you at some point on my travels. Im maybe a month or so back from my travels to Dumfries and Galloway, Arran and Mull of Kintyre/Mull of Galloway and surrounding areas. Not sure how long your videos are running in retrospect. Anyway, lovely places to visit. These areas are definitely lesser well known as the NC500 seems to take all the glory. Good for us though...quieter lol
We were there end of April into beginning of May. We loved how quiet it was ❤️
They were rooks in a rookery. 😀 Crows live in solitude.
You missed visiting the otter statue to Gavin Maxwell's ( Ring of Bright Water) at Monreith. . A nice reminder we did have some good weather this year here in Scotland
@@paul434 would have loved to see that statue. Have marked it on our map for next time we are up that way 👍
Pleased Ken stayed with Snoopy😬. That church was beautiful, and those stones too. Not the Guinness! You both look very cosy in Snoopy. Loved Foxes Rattle, the lighthouse museum and the cafe. Great parkup. Nice ❤️😊👍
It was a great spot to spend the night 👍Thanks for watching ❤️
Great video we have been to and done all that area it is beautiful. We stayed with our warden friends on the New England bay caravan club site some fantastic pubs and eating places in the area can highly recommend visiting.😊
Sounds great! 😊
It’s nice to watch your videos with Snoopy . We are nearing the end of our 10000 mile Northerly trip through the Canadian Rockies , now in the Red Wood Forest , the Land of the Giants .
1000 year old + Red Wood Sequoia , tallest trees in the world , C 370 ft . California. Yosemite next .
@@adriangleprin6949 wow,that’s an adventure. Enjoy Yosemite ❤️
Carol and Ken great content as always and food looked delicious. Looks to be a lovely part of Scotland and really enjoying this trip. Beans on cheese toast is a hit so thanks. Take care and happy travels from Lincolnshire.
@@RND-x8m this part of Scotland is often overlooked for the NC500 but we thoroughly enjoyed it 🙂👍
Lovely video and narration by you both is very good.
Love this video. The scenery is wild and yet incredibly beautiful. I find your videos really relaxing to watch.
Is that cornflour!?I've loved your videos and your meals have given me new ideas as well. Thanks!!😊
It was plain (all-purpose) flour.
You cracked me up Ken, when asking Carol if she could do that yoga pose on the cliff 🤣😂 and I also loved Carol's reply 👌such wonderful dry senses of humour 😆
But Carol didn't return favour and ask if you could do it Ken 🤔😁
I'd probably roll off the cliff with Carol 😖
😂 Love that ❤️
Sometimes a knock can be the grill pan and its so annoying when you havent a clue....ive had that
Could be someting in the fridge or storage xxxx
Becky xx
@@markallen5764 we’re gradually padding out everything in the cupboards ☺️👍
As always a delightful adventure. Mary
Stunning park ups.
Those Roman blinds with magnets 🤨 our old motorhome had them, when it was hot, even the glue came apart, I used my granddaughter hair band.
@@Robonthemoor we have succumbed to an elastic band!
It's funny how what would seem a chore at home isn't one in a van (camper or caravan). I never minded doing the bed in our caravan, it was all part of the adventure. The salmon and brocolli looked good, I usually use Philadelphia (other cheese is available 😉) to make the sauce.
Agreed it’s all fun in the van and a bore at home. It’s like we have a different brain chip when we are on a trip 👍
Sone beautiful park up stops.
Oh no! Will you have to replace the rug from the spill? Accidents happen 😮. I can't get over how well you cook. I make such a mess. I joined a week ago and have been watching as many of your videos that are available. I enjoy the channel because I will never be able to travel so I travel through you. I live in Colorado, and some of our roads are scary to drive, but I am used to it now. Is your van a manual shift. Take care and see you next time.
We managed to get the stain out of the rug no problem. Our van has a 6 speed manual gearbox.
yum baked beans on cheese on toast...... lol.... we had that for tea lst night.... and we are safely in Australia....lol...
Nice video! Thanks😊
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Another great episode. Have some Vanish carpet cleaner with you. 😃💐
@@yvonneattridge4788 another good tip we learned the hard way ☺️
@@LifeistooshortCK I learnt the lesson with dogs and kids!!
Just watched the latest video , thanks for the shout out ! (Lifeinthebuslanes ) oddly enough you parked up in the exact same spot at we did, glad you liked it , it’s an amazing spot ( weather permitting that is ) keep up the great work 👌
Glad you got to see the video. Thanks so much for the recommendation, it was a fantastic park up ❤️👍