Scotland by Canal Boat. EVERYTHING you need to know! Ep. 186.

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Ever wanted to explore Scotland by Narrowboat? We've got everything you need to know after cruising the Caledonian, Union, and Forth & Clyde Canals. Who to hire a boat from, what to take, where to visit, and how to get the most from your hire boat holiday.

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The time-lapse of the Horse's head was absolutely incredible.

considerthis
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You've discovered the fact that once one takes time to see a bit of Scotland you realise there is so much more to see.

robsmith
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I don't complain about the places you missed, I'm happy about the places you went PLUS you filmed it all so I can enjoy places that I might never be able to visit.
So *thank you* for that!
Over the last year...two years... so much happened in my life and covid on top, I think I'm slowly going mad. I asked for help - therapy or counselling - but was told that it's not bad enough and there are too many people in really bad conditions who need the help more urgently.
So one thing on my self-therapy plan are the 360 videos with a tea on the sofa, blending out the real life for a while. 😊

Ringelsocke.
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Another Friday and another fascinating vlog. Your blend of good humour, solid research, superb camera work and story-telling is a joy to behold. We appreciate the hard work that goes into these vlogs. Stay well you two.
John, Ontario, Canada

Renovator
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Great episode and I can't wait for the teaser! As for what to do next, There's so much more to see in Scotland aside from the canals, most of it accessible by train. Perhaps we could get a few episodes of "Foxes on Rails"?

oklibrarian
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Thank you for being here every week and bringing cheer and an upbeat attitude. It makes a happy difference in my life.

eleanorchapple
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I've fallen in love with Scotland through your vlogs. Amazing and beautiful. Those Kelpies are beyond amazing. The time lapse with them, OMG, so wonderful. Yes, Otis deserves special consideration in the design of your new narrow boat. More Scotland please.

mhs
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I more and more want to be on a narrow boat. You are really selling it to me

simonbiggs
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The hire companies should use you 2 as their sales ppl.

simonbiggs
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I'm spending seven weeks roaming around Scotland this spring, so I've been really appreciating your videos and your enthusiasm for the place. Although I'm not renting a narrowboat - or any boat for that matter - you've convinced me to visit the Falkirk Wheel and have only confirmed my plans to do some walking in Edinburgh along the Union Canal and in Inverness along the Caledonian Canal. Thanks for the tips!

scottc
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Colin - You're not weird. Took my own pillow on our yearly Maine vacations for thirty years. I understand. Such wonderful vlogs from Scotland. A beautiful country. - "The Kelpies" is a magnificent tribute to all those working horses back in the day. The Scottish travel board should pay you two for all the wonderful publicity! Anxious to hear about the new

lkbranniff
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Yes, I definitely like to travel with my own pillow! For comfort and for cleanliness. Just feels better.

kristenmclean
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Great footage of the Kelpies - time lapse whilst moving the camera - Genius. And definitely take yoour own pillows!!

su-keenarrowboat
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I grew up in America. We would have a thanksgiving day parade and a Christmas parade. They were always narrated by hosting celebrities of the day. However, when they would highlight a float or balloon, there would be special narration.
Your style of off-camera narration ALWAYS takes me back to those days. Seriously; ALWAYS!
Thank you for sparking those memories so often. 😊

boufontleflamingoetta
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"As when it's raining and blowing a hoolie." Know what you mean. Was driving north up the east side of Loch Ness one day one April. The grey sky sent the best squall line to make white caps across. Might have seen anything in that black tea. Won't forget it. Enjoyed a local B&B with a family in the same house for some generations. The best hospitality is found all around there.

ericc
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I loved you guys before but hearing you say, you fell in love with Scotland just sealed it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Feels good to see I'm not alone in this. Scotland has captured my heart. She's breathtakinly beautiful, so many places to go, so much to see, history winking at you everywhere, a dram and Orkney oatcakes with cheese and jam, Irn Bru and a roll'n square, Highland coos, beautiful tweeds and personally I'm not bored at all when a kilt comes in sight. 😉

Some of my dearest friends are Scots. Very lovely people. A bit like us Bavarians 😂😂😂.

Have a great time in bonnie Scotland, stay safe and cosy, best wishes from the Alps 🙋🏻‍♀️❤👏

sassandsavvy
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Now that I have some time on my hands, I thought I’d look at a few narrowboat YouTube videos, since I’d always wanted to live aboard when I was younger (out-voted 3 to 1 by wife and daughters). Watched a half dozen or so, and noticed that I was drifting towards watching Foxes’ vlogs, in preference to others (interesting though the others were). Your drone footage is stunning! Very professional vlogs.

Then I watched your No 9 vlog, where you invited us to wander down a leafy glade for a chat, and discussed Asperger’s/ASD. That was so personal and real: it was as if I was there, walking with you, listening. Blew my mind. It was the best narrowboat YouTube I’d ever watched, with not a narrowboat or canal in sight; and I was hooked.

After overdosing on 180+ of your vlogs, I’ve finally caught up with you guys. I live in Yorkshire now, but I was very pleased with how you experienced Scotland, and my home town of Kirkintilloch. No matter where you go, you’ve always got something positive to say. I like that. Can’t wait to follow you on your new boat adventures. Thanks for all the effort you put in to making such entertaining vlogs. Oh! And I loved the drone view of the Kelpies!

billalexander
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I had to go back and rewatch this episode as I had forgotten some of the recommendations that you had made regarding hiring a narrowboat and places to see. I am trying to talk my daughter into taking a trip hiring a narrowboat for the two weeks tour or possibly more. I am now up to about 75 on the first part of your Vlogs. As I said previously I am trying to stay abreast of the current posts (there are so many) while trying to start from the beginning. I guess I am just going to have to binge watch to catch up to where I started at around 150 to the present. I love your Vlogs, so please keep them up regardless of what you decide for your future. They are helping me get through my grieving for my wife although I wish she were here to enjoy them also.

BruinLife
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It was a great thrill to travel to Scotland again to see the Kelpies, to walk around them and stand below them…

patricianaegeli
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Thanks!!! This was great. And yes, as Dutchies, we intend to hire a narrow boat, because it is a total different way to use a boat as we do over here. But what you both showed us in all the is impossible, as a yachtsman, not to visit the British and Scottish canals. So, in other words:
T H A N K S a 1000 times.

arthurverheijen