PORTREE - The Capital Of The Isle Of Skye! A Day Out From Our Cottage - Scottish Highlands - Ep58

Willie, Sarah and their dog, Jack Spaniels, continue their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to a remote cottage on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of the Scottish Highlands.

In this episode, the Skye Lifer's venture out of the glen with both pesky pups to attempt some errands in the island's capital - the colourful harbour town of Portree.

While there, we make the most of a welcome break in the stormy winter weather to explore the enigmatic Apothecary's Tower.

Plus, join us as we celebrate Pancake Day in true Scottish style and Willie becomes slightly unhinged as he ticks another job off the ever-lengthening list of things to do to Yolanda, the Landrover Defender.!

Thanks for watching & see you in the next video!
Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori x

Pancake Recipe:

225g Self Raising Flour
25g Caster Sugar
40g butter (melted)
1 egg
250 ml milk

Sieve the dry ingredients, slowly mix in the milk, butter & egg. Whisk until smooth & rest for at least 10 minutes before cooking on a hot griddle or skillet, with oil or butter.

Flip when bubbles start to appear & pancakes are golden brown.

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Thanks and we will see you in the next video!
Sarah, Willie & Jack x

[moelassus]

When my wife and I visited Portree right before the pandemic, we had a brand new rental car (we were the first renters of this car). Even though I was new to driving on the other side of the road, by the time we made it to Skye I felt like a veteran and the car had survived my initiation without a scratch. We got to Portree and parked in a big lot (right next to the police station). When we ot back to our car, someone backed into our rental! 😳

Anyway, whoever did it was a local and they left a note on our car. In fact that left two notes in case one blew away. They provided their contact info and promised to pay for the damages. Being cynical Americans we thought to ourselves, suuuure they will! Once we got back to the rental agency they didn't care that we had the responsible person's contact info, they wanted $800US for the modest damage. We had no choice but to pay it. Once we got home we contacted the person who hit our car. They were so kind and offered to call our rental company to sort it out. We declined that kind offer and eventually managed to get the insurance sorted and got our $800 back. We're now Facebook friends with the person who backed into our rental and have remained in touch. We cannot wait to get back to Skye this year to meet them in person!

There are good people in this world.

[mzjamm]

Don't even apologize about the Defender door. You allowing us into your life. You are being honest, and we love it.❤❤❤

[moon_gardens]

The reason why the "correct" way to pronounce Nutella should be "Nootella" it's because was created by Italian Pietro Ferrero around 1950. At the time, every foreign words in Italy were pronounced using the Italian phonetics and in Italy we pronounce the "u" as "oo". Since the brand became super famous in a very short period of time, for Italians the sound Nootella became a brand on its on therefore it is, and will always be, Nootella for us, even if we know nowdays which is the proper way to pronounce the word nut. Nutella was invented in Italy right after the second world war and, mostly for sentimental reasons, we love to pronounce it the way our granparents did 😊

[donnamarshall]

Willie - your Billy Connolly impression is brilliant! 😂😂

[LlandereJewelry]

When I was little Pancake Tuesday was a big deal. We used to sing this song. I am 71 and I don’t know if anyone else sang it. “Pancake Tuesday, Mother’s busy baking,
We are helping, lovely pancakes making.
Drop the pancake quickly in the pan now,
Toss it up, and catch it if you can now

[chriswhite]

I’m so grateful to you for showing the hinge going on backwards and being honest about it. It makes your videos so much more real and engaging. Great work again, love your videos!! ❤

[bevharrison]

Well done Willie on the hinges, I did have a little chuckle to myself but realy take my hat off to you, you turn your hand and have a go at everything . Nice to see the weather is so much better for you . Thanks for letting us into your lives, such fun.

[marjane]

You two are such kind parents to Jack and Nori . Teaching your pup good habits. Be well

[corymcname]

I wish your episodes were twice a week. You’re our favorite channel!! ❤

[jackiesaylor]

I would love for ya'll to meet up and do a collaboration with The Scottish Isle couple Scott and Katie. They live on an island in the heberdies alone with their 2 sheep and 2 cats.

[AnneHeyns]

He's growing fast! Both are so adorable - Jack Spaniels always looks like he understands exactly what you're talking about, especially when he turns his head to the side to listen better! Little professor! LOL

[celiawhelan]

Made me smile when Willie said about the weather changes near the start of the video. Reminded me of a saying my Mum used to have: "Whatever the weather, we'll weather the weather whether we like it or not!"

And how nice to visit Portree. Brought back some lovely memories of visiting there on a holiday with my late much loved and much missed sister Moira.

A really enjoyable video as always, thank you.

Take care 🙂

[treelimbtlc]

What a lovely day out for you all. And I LOVE Willie's sweater he was wearing in Portree. So colorful.

[loissaedder]

We'd call those pancakes pikelets. My mum made great pikelets. We'd have them with butter and jam, or jam and cream. Hello from Queensland.

[susangotchy]

Willie thank you for keeping it real much respect for you for doing that. You have done a great job. Sarah and Willie wow amazing views. Nori is getting big. He looks good with the red harness on him.

[sushilanayar]

Excellent Billy Connolly impression - please do more! : )

[aScotinmyRABN]

Another entertaining episode. " A word I havenae heard in years. " SHOOGGLE" when you were fixing the hinge on Yolanda's door. Great stuff. 😉

[merrylmarsh]

I admire how you are unafraid to try your hand at difficult repairs Willie!!!
And you are tenacious!
Nicely completed.
Thanks again for the pleasant day trip to Portree.
Nori is coming along so well. He's a sweet little fellow as is Jack.
Cheers from Australia. 😉.

[beverlyuresti]

Enjoy your videos and all the beautiful scenery.. Thank you for sharing the Skye Life ❤ Portree is a very pretty town!