What’s it like to LIVE in Scotland? (FULL Cabin Tour)
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
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After hearing the incredible news last week that the offer we put on our dream house up here in Scotland was accepted we wasted no time jumping in our van and exploring the area we we're going to be living in!
Since our new house is a pretty big renovation project we wanted to talk to local people about their experiences with building a house, planning permission, water source management, airtightness, insulation, and indoor air quality and all the things we may encounter on our barn build. We need as many home renovation tips as we can get!
So we headed to The Pine Marten Lodge in the Cairngorms National Park to meet with Nick the owner and rack his brains on how he built this off grid cabin in the woods.
Let the full Cabin tour commence..
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00:00 Introduction
00:28 Cabin Tour
05:38 Cold Dip
09:59 Advert
11:12 Cairngorms Mountain
13:26 Ski Sale
16:47 Scottish Slap up Meal
Can't believe we bought a house and get the keys in January!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
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Yay!!! 🥳🍾🎉🥂🏡 So excited for you both ❤ I absolutely can't wait to follow along during your renovation adventure and see which two pups you end up with by your side❣❣❣
Wooooooo, congrats you two, I’m so excited and if I contain my excitement for January next year I might release it from England to Scotland, plus I am loving the tour of the house including you guys, also how’s custard the bus/camper van is doing
Congratulations guys. Yes I can’t wait to see the going back to Morocco for a dog. You guys have the biggest heart ♥️ I’m sure you give those dogs the best home. If you love vintage go to those thrift shops antique stores and even estate sales if you looking for vintage stuff. Omg I’m so excited for you guys I can’t wait to see what next
If you can get any of the house’s floor plans/schematics before you close/occupy in January, it will give you a head start on planning plumbing, electrical, and engineering. Don’t know how it works in Scotland, but in the states a lot of the documents are held in the towns record hall.
It is 100% clear that “this” is exactly what you both needed in your lives! Seeing how happy and relaxed yet excited you both are about this next chapter made my heart so happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm super excited for you guys and the house, but I am EVEN MORE EXCITED FOR THE DOGS!!!!!!!!! It's so obvious you are dog parents at heart and I can't wait for you to meet your furry soulmates.
haha thanks Ash!!
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I was dying laughing watching you both eat dessert. The inserts were just perfect. I'm very excited to see your next chapters and I'm super jealous you're getting dogs, but they will be very lucky fur babies. I know you're going to be amazing dogo parents.
I'm still laughing for minutes 😅😅
Every time I need a pick me up I’m going to come back and watch that!!! That was the best!! Lol
Me toooo
Yes! So very funny!
Huge congrats guys! We live just up the road from your new gaff and have built our own house so would be very happy to share any info you might need! Also more importantly can share walks, places to go and MOST importantly the best places for CAAAAAAAAKE.. we know you’re going to love it up here and we can’t wait to see custard rumbling around too 🙋🏼♀️😊🍾🍾🍾
I think her name is Gemma Wheeler, but she is a Scotish architect who just requested people send her buildings they would like her to work up. She has a UA-cam channel where she dreams up plans for small buildings. She is relatively new at this, but she is so creative!
I sent the same recommendation last week! I would love to see what Gemma could do with the barn or the house. Would be such a fun partnership!
@@tarajohnson7582 I agree. Plus, it is youtubers supporting youtubers. ❤️
You will be blown away by her lovely creative use of space in her designs; always rendering light and space to its best use. Just look at the couple of examples of her ideas on you tube. She’s got the eye for livin large in smaller spaces.
Boy..you are lucky to have a friend who not only has a gorgeous cabin but knows about building in Scotland!!👍❤️🙏
Could not stop laughing when Aimee was trying her dessert. Crying laughing!!! Y’all are so funny!!
Nick's advise is like Gold!! Thankfully, you've filmed him and have all of his wise words recorded to follow!! So much money and time is sometimes wasted because of simple misunderstandings or ignorance with building and repairing!! Nick's cabin is Fantastic!! Congratulations again on your New Home!! So happy for you both...can't wait to watch your journey!!! xo 😍
Well said.
This reminded me of a major misunderstanding/mistake my first husband and I made when remodeling an old house.
We’re both tall so we wanted the kitchen counters to be a bit higher than normal. We told the contractor but neither of the parties involved realized the new floor covering needed a new subfloor. This was so long ago the details are fuzzy. Sadly the countertops ended up being shorter than normal because of the built up floor. Work with professionals!
@@jobethk588 Yes!!! Counter height is overlooked so much of the time....Excellent point!! xo
Congrats to you both from Canada!! 🇨🇦 Honestly your videos make me laugh out loud!! The dessert response ( and added beach foam and strange creature eating) were priceless!! 😂Well done!
hahaha thank you 😆
It was bloody hilarious! 🤣
Been waiting all week for this one! So excited for you both, let the renovations begin 🎉
Screaming with laughter at Aimee’s dessert…”The 40 Man Hour Dish”!
And who buys snowboarding gear when you really need Reno money!?!
You’re killing us.🤣
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So excited for you guys. Any fur babies you adopt will have a fantastic life with you in Scotland.
The love Nick has for his beautiful cabin is charming, every thoughtful detail and magical for Christmas. Have a great week Aimee and Craig! Good for you for scoping out the ski sale and all your new gear and clothes! Will be so fun to see you on the slopes! Enjoy!
Thank youuu ❤️❤️
Hiya both, it was a pleasure seeing you on site earlier this week 😁 Thanks for the lovely chat Craig & I hope my Charlie 🐶 didn’t dirty your troosers 🤭 I felt a bit embarrassed that I’d disturbed you setting up (sorry) 😊 after watching you for years, it felt natural to say “alright Craig “😊 Thank you, for giving up your precious time to blether (Scottish for chat) to speak with me. 😊 Yes yes, get the dog (s) I was hoping you’d come & take Charlie 🐶off our hands for the afternoon 😂 Take care & congratulations again 🎉 🏡 Ps: the little charity shop near the campsite, has some great items in, both for house & Aimee 😊 Em 💜@vansforthememories
WARNING! Do not be drinking anything while watching the dessert portion of this video!😂
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I'm dying watching the dessert "tasting" at 21:30. I love ya'lls sense of humor. I don't even know what kind of animal that was, but it fit so perfectly to Amiee's face eating her hard-earned dessert. Congratulations on the new home. I'd say you two are already Scottland's finest in my book! 😆
I totally agree with the dessert tasting/animal scene. I’m sitting here alone laughing out loud. It was hilarious!
@@lindafrance9192 yes! Same! So funny.
The best advice that we got when we moved into our 120yr old house was "live in it at least for a year before you start ANY renovations/restorations". Your plans/needs/dreams will change. Get to know the house. Third year here and it was the best advice ever :) We got a labrador puppy three months after we moved in. That was not the plan, but she is the best thing ever. Good luck with your house, it looks lovely!
Can't wait to see what exciting stuff you get up to in our beautiful country 🏴❤️
Me and my boyfriend were in our van and saw you outside the ski sale but were too nervous to say more than hi 🙈
So we just wanted to say congrats on the new house! 🎉 Buzzing to have you in Scotland 🙌 💙
haha what you like! We don't bite 😆 Thank you guys ❤️
I live in the high desert of Texas and I would Love, love, love to have this cabin! Gorgeous.
Definitely get a few dogs. So many need adopted. ❤
Aw Texas.. super high on our list to visit! Thanks for joining us!
The dessert scene had me feckin DEAD. Never ever change.
So happy for both of you! Can't wait for you to get your keys. Looking forward to this week's vid and you getting some ideas for the new build. Thanks so much for sharing! Cheers.
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Thank you guys - you are always so kind! 💚
I love you guys for not only wanting dogs this much, but being determined to make 2 dogs happy by adopting them from the rescue in Morocco. Just stellar. Thank you so much, from one dog rescuer to another.
So love this new chapter...it's not easy living in a van full time...did it for 3years with 4 kids ..you deserve all the good times ahead,so good to see you easing into your new creative phase ..thank you❤❤❤
Get a smallish dog and you can travel with him or her! Do remember, though, that the smaller the dog, the longer its life expectancy. Mine fits in a carrier under the airline seat in front of me (for a hefty price) but since you live in the UK, you might have trouble getting it back into the country. Also, what if your parents get too old to come and look after the puppy? Maybe adopt an older dog (maybe 5-6).
The only channel I belly laugh to and actually look forward to the adds. Thank you both !!!
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cannot wait to go on this amazing journey with you. That log cabin is exactly what I saw when you showed us the barn. And doggos too - cannot wait for you to go back to Morocco and find your fur babies, wait until they are running around in Scotland. So so excited for you both, you deserve every single second of happiness that is coming to you x
*so super proud of both of you*
Huge congratulations again xx
No other youtube channel makes me laugh as much as you guys❤ so stoked for you guys and to tag along and watch all your renovations.
Just love watching you two. I never want your videos to end. We went to Scotland last July and are already planning a trip for next year. We have traveled a lot but something about Scotland we love!! So happy for you two!!
Aww Cindy - thank you so much ❤️
I just cried the whole segment when you both talked about the dogs. I have two dogs from rumania and they are getting older (12&11) and they are just the best thing in my life (don't tell my husband)
Wow, wow, wow - I want to buy the log cabin! So happy for you two. Can't wait until you get the keys for your new home.
Thank you - we're BEYOND excited!!
@@kingingit Me too!!!!!
Go Welshies! Another hilarious, love-filled and heart-warming episode...Thanks for all you do...Can't wait to see the dog rescue episode! Biggest hugs and so much Love xxx
YOU 2 ARE ADORABLE TOGETHER!!!
As a Canadian, can confirm that maple syrup is good on everything. Brussel sprouts. Sweet potatoes. Breakfast sausages. Bacon. Pancakes. Waffles. Everything!
retired real estate appraiser here/27yr; I appraised/inspected 7000+ homes...and this log cabin is one of my all time faves! WOW! Absolutely love it. Re: your own spread; fabulous! Tons of potential, good bones. When I did my own builds, I "stole" design ideas/features from all the homes I had done....and this log cabin is full of cool features worth considering for your own home. CONGRATS on the home....and the projects ahead.
Any tips Tommy - ring us mate, we need help haha
Can’t wait to watch your own renovation journey unfold!
I literally want to hug you endlessly for your absolute love of dogs .. the fact your going to go the distance to get two dogs that so desperately need their forever people makes my heart melt ..
I've got 4 Spanish rescue dogs, they are the best thing that ever happened to me, go for it! I warn you though - you won't want to leave them!
I’m so happy for you both ❤️
So happy for you guys! I spent a couple of weeks in the Cairngorms this year and it’s so friendly around there too! Living the dream! ❤❤❤
OMG OMG OMG.... PUPPIES!!!!!
just breathe. Two pups are about to win the lottery. Thank you for rescuing. I'm so happy I'm crying in anticipation.
All those people who were being rude? Have you gandered at their profile? They're hideous. So that explain the hate. They're miserable. We love you!!!
Love your videos❤. You both are so funny and Aimee eating her own dessert - hilarious. Thanks for always lifting up the mood.
Found you guy 2-3 years ago. You guy are my favorite UA-camrs now. So happy for both or you. Can’t wait to see the transformation of your beautiful land/HOME!!!! 😊
Thank you Charles 🥰❤️
So excited for you!!
So excited for you guys!!!
I just recently (4 months ago) started watching your channel and I couldn’t love you guys more than I do after watching this episode. As an animal lover and previous rescue volunteer I cried when you all talked about adopting two fur babies. I haven’t had a chance to go back and start watching from the beginning yet, (we just bought a house and made a big move too!) Now I want to go back and find the Barcelona episode! So happy for you both and can’t wait to see what you do with your new home! 💚
Congratulations!!! I’m super excited to see what you guys do with your new home!! Having just gone through some renovations last year I will say this… it’s definitely very stressful and sometimes completely maddening, but absolutely worth it, so take it one day at a time and remind yourselves you love each other 😂
My heart is so full for you both! ❤
Anyone else thinking: “The calm before the storm” - but with love and care, in a good way, just knowing that renos are going to be a real adventure!
That log cabin is stunning! I fell in love with Scotland doing the NC500 last year and this has made me really want to head back and explore the Cairngorms..especially now I know you can snowboard there!
I am super excited for you both. So glad you're finally able to get some dogs. Just a tip select a breed that will be able to keep up with your lifestyle. I love our Parson Russell terrier, she is a snuggle bunny, but also energetic for those long walks and exploring, super smart she takes well to learning things. She learned so fast. She really completes us. I could see in your vlogs with the dogs you both will be great with them.
You two are the best!!! Can’t wait to see the new home renovations!
Louie-chewie from Australia says you need a dog stat!
You won’t believe how much love and joy your own dog will bring you.
My mum didn’t think she’d get another dog after she suddenly lost her Great Dane Willow to heart failure in May.
After 3 weeks she wondered why she was punishing herself when every time she went out she’d see people enjoying their doggos.
Once she decided her heart needed another love in her life, I fell into her lap 24 hours later and now I’m living my best life every day, I’m no longer in a run day and night and I get to spend every day outdoors exploring with my mum.
You will thank yourselves for giving 2 new dogs a better life like my mum did 💗
Congratulations 🎉 So excited for you to begin this new adventure ❤
Thank you so much!!
That is brilliant, I’m so excited for you both ♥️ I cannot wait to see the ‘home’ journey 😉 Just one thing though, no offence, I know you both had a journey with the dogs in Morocco , but there are thousands of dogs in the UK whom need a home. I would imagine the cost of you going there, considering everything, would probably equate to feeding many dog/cat shelters for a while. It’s your choice but felt the need to point out costs against everything else. All the best you two ♥️
So happy for you! Can’t wait to see which pups you bring to your new home and the Reno projects ahead! 🎉🐶🏡
Aw, so excited for you both! Thanks for taking us along! Can’t wait! 😜
I have installed many electric underfloor heating systems, although I would definitely go for a piped system.
However, Nick gave some great advice regarding getting the order of work right first.
Make sure that you have a thermal break/insulation below your heated floor so that heat rises and doesn’t try to heat up the planet under your property.
Draw out how you think you want the layout of each room so that you can work out where you need sockets and which side of the door opening for switches (latch side not hinge side).
Such an exciting time, I need to take a tour of Scotland on the motorbike so may see you around the cairngorms 😂
i have saved this comment mate - thank so much for the tips!!
@@kingingit no worries, I have worked in construction, electrical specifically for 40 years, so I have picked up a lot of multi trade knowledge over the years, therefore if you want some advise on anything I can send you my email address. If I am not sure of something I will say so.
But definitely plan plan plan, try to find fault with your plan before finalising it.
Oh and get a couple of dogs, you can get them passports too 😉
Loving the recent videos guys ❤
thank you 😊
Laughed my fool head off with Aimee eating her own dessert with the cut ins of whatever that animal was!! Comedy gold!
Lovely cabin.
Excited for you both!
Hugs from 🇨🇦, Maple Syrup country!!
Looks like a tapir haha
SO EXCITED for you both😘
I'm here for the long haul 💝. Hugs from Texas sweeties 🩷🤠🩷
You're the best!
🤚🏻 Howdy from a fellow Texan. 🤠
I'm so excited for you guys! I love you guys so much! I do need to buy Craig a Denver Broncos shirt to replace that Packers one though ❤
Right? Haha anything else 😅
Haha!
I’m so happy for you both! I love this new era of nesting and making a home! ❤
Canadian here, sprouts with maple, chefs kiss!
Brilliant you have secured your new home, we are your near neighbours, just 7 miles 😀 give us a shout if you need anything x
ahh thank you so much guys! Great to make some friends in the area!
You got a lovely little spot there. We saw you passing through in Custard a couple of weeks ago x
I love cabins especially ones with large windows with sloping edges.
This one is just to die for... and to be there when it snows... wooahhh
I haven't been in a cabin when it snows but I have seen them on other videos and they look magical@@kingingit
Scotland can't wait to welcome you in the new year. It's an incredible place to live 😄. The natural beauty!
I can't wait either!! So excited to see you moving in and renovating!!! xx
Those boards while being likely the right size might give you guys some issues as beginners. Older boards tend to be quite stiff making them hard to turn and not forgiving. A newer board that has a soft flex will make a massive difference when just starting out. I know it’s expensive to get started and those boards will work. Just don’t get discouraged on the sport if you’re having a really hard time on them.
I worked in a shop for a few years and would be happy to share some advice if you’d like. when the time comes that you want to upgrade.
Thanks so much for the tips Jacob 😆 We might be excited now but chances are we'll give it one go and quit haha ill be in touch!
Nah you'll be hooked, snowboarding grabs you and doesn't let go no matter how good or bad you are. I've never surfed but I imagine it's that same magic feeling as catching a good wave.
I'm telling you---- you two make me laugh so hard that I can't hardly breathe! 😂 I live alone and I think my neighbors can hear me laughing because I'm laughing so hard.... Love you guys and I'm so happy for you getting your new home. But I will tell you that my husband and I got a dog right after we got a home before it was finished and we wished we would have waited until we were done with the home and more settled because the dog needed a lot of attention when you first get them they seem to be very needy for attention like that.
So happy for you both!!!!! Exciting! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I am just SO HAPPY for you two!! You guys completely deserve all of the best things and I cannot WAIT to watch you transform your new home!
I love log cabins. Quick question, is it during the summer times or is it during the winter times that the wood will expand in the log homes that you will have to readjust them?
Hey friend - not 100% sure haha but a guess... probably both due to the changing temperatures
You both sound so happy! Love seeing you so joyful!
It's so exciting to see you guys planning your new life and being so excited about it all. Well done on the new house and lifestyle.
Happy that puppies are in your house plans🥰
Your paid promo slots are perfection! Honestly I zone out on other channels during them but I’m always laughing with yours. I enjoy watching your videos so much! Thank you for sharing with us!
Love how excited ye are x
So excited for you both and what a lovely cabin.
I love how excited you guys are. Each new idea you have gives you even more fire and passion and excitement. This new chapter will bring you new purpose. Cant wait to follow along.
So excited for you xxxxx
you guys look genuinely stocked when you talk about your new house plans. Sooooo pleased for you!
I’m so excited for this next chapter ❤
Cannot wait to see you start renovating the new place. So exciting
Totally awesome x So excited for you both xx Love the plans for the barn xx Now to make it happen :)
congratulations kids!!!! so excited for you!!!
I am so excited for you both. Looking forward to watching the renovations. Just want you to know when i walk in from my weekend shifts, nothing makes me happier than watching you both. You both make me laugh. The perfect way to end long days. Thank you for making me smile. Be well, see you next week. ❤
So happy for you two, theres so much im looking forward to seeing. Cant wait to meet the digs you end uo with and especially cant wait to see what the hiuse turns out to be. Thanks for sharing. Love ya, Nancy
Craigs drawing looks fab! So can't wait for this renovation to start!!
I think you will find if you get dogs that they are very much like having children. You will not want to leave them alone, they won't want to be left alone, and they will love you unconditionally. I'm very happy you got your house.
I'm so happy for you guys. The cabin where you are staying is like a dream of mine. Absolute prefection. I can't wait to see what fur babies you guys will begin sharing your lives with. Not only great companions, but also early warning for critters or wanderers stumbling around on your property. Not to mention great hiking buddies. Love the AG1 commercial. You two crack me up. Looking good in snow boarding gear there. Dress for success is my motto as well. Be kind to yourselves and each other. God bless.
Omg I’m so happy for you two. You are buzzing and it makes me cry with happiness. ❤
Wooooooooweeeee! I can't wait for this next adventure! You two are so fun to watch and I look so forward to your videos each week! No one makes me laugh like you two!!
You two bring out the best in smiles and laughs! Can’t wait to see what you do with your new future! ❤🎉
Been watching you both for about 5 years and I’m so so happy for you and this exciting next chapter 🥰 can’t wait to see the renovation videos!
Congratulations you two...cant wait to watch your journey 😊