Better Than NC500? | Cairngorms | UK Vanlife

This vanlife vlog we visit Scotland and are making our way to the NC500. On the way, we got distracted by the Cairngorms and stayed longer than intended after driving the Snow Roads Scenic Drive. We were left asking ourselves, is the Cairngorms better than the NC500 because it will be hard to top. We are loving this epic Scotland road trip and the Scottish Highlands have delivered so far.

In this travel video, we visit the Reindeer Center, Uath Lochan, Loch Morlich and Loch Garten.

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[helenarce]

Ugh! Sooo jealous! My family took a one week road trip through Scotland 2 years ago and we are in love. We're actually actively working to move there one day. Our country (Costa Rica) is gorgeous, but there's something about Scotland that just fills my heart with joy. Have fun! ♥️

[susannortham]

Loving this series! The Scotland landscape is so dramatic and diverse. Looking forward to more ;)

[orchidhouse]

In the 60s most roads were single track with passing places. They had a charm which has been lost now so many roads have been upgraded. The coast road was just a remote road. Now it has a name it has become a good tourist route. The best routes are inland; fewer people and vehicles; loads of places to stop over night. We often slept under bridges in our waterproof padded sleeping bags. Frying bacon on a crisp morning under a bridge is one of my fond memories. So happy for you enjoying Scotland.

[SI-vbhd]

I have lived in Scotland for a number of years and am fortunate enough to live a few miles from the edge of the cairngorms. Easily my favourite part of Scotland. Don't get me wrong I love many parts of the Far north and west coast but there is a special alpine quality to the cairngorms unique in Scotland and by extension the UK.

[saxbruce]

I have just discovered your channel just now and have subscribed. I love your enthusiasm, articulacy, and your super cinemaphotography skills.
Your good humour, insight into my homeland of Scotland, and sheer hard work into making these clips is well-appreciated. Thanks.

[maggiecawthorn]

Love it when you stay in the UK and the appreciation you have for all nature. You remind me how beautiful our country is and that I need to get out in it more!

[sergiobasilioli]

I didn't know about the Cairngorms and now I just added it on my places to see in Scotland! Ilove your UK video's!

[MrGMozman]

I certainly hope you will travel to the Isle of Skye - absolutely beautiful there!

[lcfcjames]

I've just got back from the northen tip of the cairngorms hunting deer. I was lucky enough to see a pair of white tailed eagles, a moment I will never forget. I can't wait to go back as I'm yet to see a golden eagle.

[cheryl]

If you love the Scottish highlands you need to come to Alberta Canada. Specifically the Rockie Mountains. Banff National Park is world famous and the town of Banff is named after Banffshire Scotland. The nature views, the Mountains, the animals are all lovely. Avoid the townsite in summer- it's a total tourist trap - and is so busy. But come in the spring or fall and it is a lovely place to be..
I am loving your videos especially how keen you are to stealth camp. Lol
Your little van is a little too small for me, I have a 31 fifth wheel trailer which is just right but I started out in a home made camper, the kind that goes on the back of a truck, and we camped with 2 small children. We loved it but having kids necessitated getting something bigger.
Keep posting, I am looking for more great camping in Scotland ideas.

[rothoveb]

The Scottish scenery is incredible!!! I saw similar water color here in the US at one of the national parks once and what I was told by one of the rangers is that high amounts of dissolved organic matter cause the water to be reddish brown...basically like a giant cup of tea.

[gamingwithjackstar]

You're channel is very underrated. And I hate it when deserving people don't get the attention that they should be given

[dHerbertsAdventure]

New subbie here! We are moving to UK soon and your channel is pretty amazing, making us super excited to take our family on one great adventure all over UK!

[gordonmackenzie]

Peat colours the water. As a kid I swam in there, Loch Garten. The streams of water run through peat on their way to the mountain Loch, thus colouring the water a deep red.

[morkd]

Guys Scotland is like a multilayered sweet, it just gets better and better get the picture. You've still so so much to see and experience, stay safe and enjoy.

[Ranerdar]

Quite excited for this series. It may be a long time before I can go see these places myself. Gotta live vicariously.

[Brad-vslk]

No question, where you guys are in Scotland is a very beautiful place! Majestic is a good description! HOWEVER if you want to be BLOWN AWAY by majestic views and the all encompassing goodness that this world has to offer then may I suggest coming to Canada. THE majesty of your surroundings except within the cities will most certainly leave you totally speechless!! Canada is by most definitions one of the most majestic and beautiful countries to behold and the friendliest people you will meet anywhere on this planet!! The first week in August is probably considered by most to be the best time to enjoy!! It is a huge country so plan to be here a long time and enjoy as much of it as you can!!!

[MikeDiEva]

A couple places I loved in Scotland:
- Dinosaur footprints on the beach near Staffin, Isle of Skye, then across The Quiraing to the Fairy Glen.
- The Fortingall Yew, a tree in a tiny village churchyard, that is probably the oldest living thing in Great Britain.
- A statue in memory of Corporal Wojtek, the bear who fought for the Polish army in WWII, in Princes Street Garden, Edinburgh.

[stevo]

10:30 Birch polypore mushroom. Has antiseptic qualities and can be used on wounds.

[molecatcher]

The deer seen from the bird hide were Roe Deer, not Red Deer. And thebrown/coppercolour of the water in theloch comes from peat.