OUR SIMPLE LIFE ON A TINY SCOTTISH ISLAND | long sandy beaches, an abandoned village & lots of cows

Today I'd love to share with you a glimpse into our life on a tiny Scottish Island in the Outer Hebrides. Last Autumn we spent an entire month living and working on Vatersay, a tiny island of 90 people a 5 hour boat journey from the Scottish mainland. Vatersay is connected to a slightly bigger island called Barra, both are known for their beautiful long sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and an otherwise rugged windswept landscape. I hope you enjoy the video!

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[altaylor]

Scotland and it's islands are Beautiful BUT you have to love Wind, Rain, Cold in ample proportions

[TheManas]

Hi, my wife is Scottish an I am Russian, on my first visit to Scotland I was overwhelmed by the beauty of highlands, and old castles. God bless this lands.

[jedionboard]

I can see 100 % why folks would want to leave the madness of real life. At some point i would love to. All the best for actually doing this.

[Mojojojo-]

Scotland always gives me a very nostalgic feeling. I don’t know why but this is where I want to live forever.

[billrossignon]

You are doing in your young years what I only dream of in my fifties. I look forward to watching more of this beautiful scenery.

[gillianlaing]

Well, the beaches are white, water is clear& blue, air is fresh, I love living in Scotland!! Actually the weather here has been sunny& hot 😊

[sophiemurray]

As a Scot living in Scotland I commend you for such a beautiful video, capturing the essence of island life, it’s not for everyone but when it is for you, your heart is content. We live such fast lives, only when we slow down do we have time to wonder why we do rush about. Loved the little history bit, to put it into context too. So happy you enjoyed it.

[charliekane]

Yes . . we'll keep our 'tiny Scottish islands' peaceful, tiny and Scottish thanks very much

[christinewatson]

I'm in Canada and my grandparents came from South Uist in 1923. Other relatives came here in the 1880s. I spent six years researching Lady Gordon Cathcart . You are he first person I have ever heard speak about her! You have no idea how special your video is to me. Thank you.

[amc]

My Granny (Grandmother) came from the Outer Hebrides, born in 1902. She could only speak Gaelic when she went to school aged 5 years.
She was told Gaelic was a backwards language and had it belted out of her, if she ever spoke it. Such a shocking thing to do to a child. Breaks my
heart to think what she went through, I have very fond and loving memories of her. Pleased now Gaelic is recognised and appreciated.
Thank you for visiting this lovely island.

[KoriEmerson]

One of those homes you were exploring was the home of my 5th great grandfather.

[HeatherMichet]

Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. One request for you to consider: when gathering fungi, please use a knife to cut them from the stem vs. pulling them out of the ground. Leaving the base in the ground helps to maintain the fungis' presence on the site vs. removing it and making it more challenging for future 'shrooms to arise.

[tracy]

I've been to oban so I'm thinking this place is just as beautiful...im 53 and want a quiet calm life in nature more than ever

[missasinenomine]

It rains a lot in the Outer Hebrides: But you get Uist to it. haha.

[mariagabrielagandini]

I wasn't expecting those beautiful beaches 😮 I can't wait to meet Scotland! Every time I discover something new about this place and I feel more in love 🧡

[donaldwilbur]

Your gentle reflections capture the essence of a magical place very well

[winterlighthome]

I am so utterly jealous. You are living my dream!

[sarahr]

Absolutely stunning country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland is #1 on my bucket list. I cannot wait to visit one day 🥲 It looks so magical and earthy! Love and peace from San Diego 🇺🇸

[georgemack]

Thank you very much for your video, I LOVE VATERSAY AND BARRA♥️♥️♥️♥️One of the Vatersay Raiders is my Great, Great Grandfather William Boyd, ♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏I'm filled with admiration and pride when I think of what my ancestors went through ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[tamarindcandy]

I feel like I’d never get tired of seeing this type of scenery. I’ve been to Scotland twice in my life and was absolutely blown away by the beauty and at the same time felt like I was home. Def a magical place!