i tried the cottagecore aesthetic (slow-living in scotland)

[ad] i teamed up with VisitScotland to spend a week trying out the cottagecore aesthetic, in the beautiful Scottish countryside 😍 come with us as we learn to forage, visit antique bookstores, and take life a little bit slower. #VisitScotland #ScotlandIsCalling

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FAQs:
😭 what happened to your intro? it got copyrighted ://///
🤠 how old are you? 24!
📆 when is your birthday? 18th october 1998 (libra)
🎓 where did you go to university? i studied english at durham!
🔎 where do you live? new york city
💼 what is your job? research assistant in the publishing industry
🎥 what do you film with? lumix gh5 + canon g7x
👾 what do you use to edit? final cut pro

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[SofiaPerez-jwoy]

THE SOUNDTRACK, THE CINEMATOGRAPHY, THE PEOPLE!!!! What more could we ask for? I mean Hozier and Mitski playing back-to-back really made my day

[Mia-sbbb]

jack you outdid yourself with this video. it’s actually gorgeous

[aliciaharris]

Jack’s impression of a mom going through a divorce with his cardigan actually made me laugh out loud. 😂 I love how much fun they have together and how comfortable they are together. ☺️

[alexafrankovitch]

I’m a wedding photographer and I just wanted to say I recently had a wedding where someone used “The Orange” as one of their ceremony readings and it was just beautiful. I’m so happy it was included here for everyone to hear

[adasuzette]

I love how you guys give Jo and Laurie energy

[mona]

Dakota’s laughter is literally the best sound I have ever heard

[Nxox_]

This actually reminded me of when I rewatched ‘ponyo’ by studio ghibli and was puzzled the entire time thinking about why it wasn’t as good as the first time I watched it. As the end approached I started to criticize the story line and scoff at the dialogue, it was then I realized that it wasn’t the movie that had lost it’s magic, it was I who had lost my ability to believe in it. I couldn’t stop my tears at realizing that the wonder in me had started to shrivel as I was growing up, I still can’t watch the other movies in fear that I have forgotten the magic of childhood and will no longer be able to love the movies like I once did. It hurts to grow up. This vlog was so beautiful, there’s just something about stripping life down to the small things that makes my heart wrench. Love you Jack <3

[annag]

I love how it's a more realistic version of cottagecore that you portrayed/experienced, life in the rural countryside is so much more than wearing floral prints and picnics which the online movement seems to focus on. As a so-called 'country bumpkin' I live like this daily, and I wish more people would realise how cottagecore isn't just a photo opportunity and a chance to brag on social media, but an entire culture in itself. Though you pointed to the fact that there is an element of privilege to countryside living (: 'not everyone can just go and frolic in the fields, we have to work, ') but us countryside folk have to work too, and often we live in the countryside because we can't afford to live in the cities. Growing your own food and foraging can be seen as a privilege but to many of us it is still work, regardless of the 'aesthetic' value, and it is hard work to maintain a garden but it's more economical and sustainable growing your own as opposed to travelling to the nearest town or city to find a supermarket. It's a matter of perspective; the grass is always greener until you see how much you have to water it.

[lucascrow]

As an American in my fourth year at St Andrews, the magic of Scotland has still not worn off. This place is so beautiful.

[saripnorhana]

I must say you are both lucky to have one another as friends doing this dreamy solitary cottage vibes for book nerds. So wholesome :)

[kol]

Dakota sleeping in the back while you talk at 7:01 is so cozy and wholesome

[drexler]

Telling my kids this was Normal People

[maanya__]

As I was watching this video, my mum said in between that she has never seen Jack laugh like this. I asked her what do you mean he's always smiling and laughing in his videos. My mum said that she has never seen him laugh so heartily and enjoy himself, which could definitely be felt across the screen. I felt the joy of the simple things even though you were the one experiencing it. One of my favorite videos from you Jack!

[zoereads]

the vibes of this video are immaculate

[amalbenfraj]

im cryinf because the way strawberry blonde started playing and he showed dakota in the 'all i need darling is a life in your shape, i picture it soft and i ache, look at u strawberry blonde'.. u cannot convince me he didnt do that on purpose

[nerdybookshelf]

This vlog was like a hug for my brain. Been dying to do a get away like this for some time now❤️ glad you both enjoyed it!

[Pazoo_underscore]

I watched this video when it came out and it first introduced me to Dakota. Since then I've watched every one of her videos since. I think about this video so often and I've watched it so many times. I would love for a friendship like this.

[borbalalajcsik]

it's a full circle moment when a booktuber makes a travel/aesthetic vlog and then turns on the radio and they are talking about books. found it fascinating and oddly satisfying:D this video was so peaceful to watch and to listen to❤

[annsdiary]

your connection with Dakota feels so heartwarming to watch. This video was so beautiful ❤️

[slickyyyy]

I love watching the seemlessness of your friendship. You two seem very similarly interested in the same small things. Very fortunate, you two are.❤