Scotland on a Shoestring
Scotland on a Shoestring
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Who built that castle there? Why didn't we notice it before ??!!??
This week we visit the Scottish West coast town of Kilmarnock to run round an amazing park, visit some cool wee charity shops and explore a castle, complete with knights in shining armour.
A huge thank you to everyone who's supported our wee channel so far, if you'd like to help support our wee adventures you can do it through through our Ko-Fi or Patreon.
All our videos are hand made from 100% organic ingredients ;). Our content is mostly filmed on a GoPro 11 with a Rode fluffy microphone to keep the wind noise down, with occasional bits on an iPhone13. We also use a DJI Mini 3 drone which we're loving getting to grips with.
We make our own music using GarageBand and the videos are edited in iMovie.
If you'd like to buy DeNiro a biscuit (and he's a good boy, honest) you can via our Ko-Fi link at www.ko-fi.com/ScotlandOnAShoestring.
If you'd like to become a patron of our wee channel we also have a patreon at www.patreon.com/ScotlandOnAShoestring
We also have an Etsy shop where we sell some of our hand made items. It's at dandbbythesea.etsy.com
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Back on the Orkney Mainland we search for dancing cows, mischevious trows, beaches and ice cream!!
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This week we're back on the Orkney mainland as we explore more of this incredible island. We visit the Broch of Birsay and meet some friendly puffins, Marwick Head and meet some friendly cows, and an ancient tomb.. will we escape the mischievous and unpleasant Trows. There's also a cake stall in the middle of nowhere, a parkrun in Kirkwall and.. well.. you'll just have to watch and find out. Oh...
The magical island of Hoy is home to a very famous wee bird and a very famous old man.
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We're off on another boat trip as we sail from the Orkney mainland to the stunning Island of Hoy. Once we arrive we head to the picturesque Rackwick Bay where we take a wander up to the Old Man of Hoy to go looking for puffins. We also check out a magical 5000 year old carved stone, hear the sad story of Betty Corrigan and have a look for traces of a wartime past. A huge thank you to everyone w...
All Aboard! We take the ferry due north to Orkney to show you round this amazing place
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This week it’s the first part of our Orkney special. We jump in Daisy the camper van and catch the ferry from the Scottish mainland to Stromness on the Orkney mainland with DeNiro the Greyhound. Huge beaches, beautiful scenery and history everywhere you look, what’s not to like? We head to one of our favourite overnight stops as Iain introduces Bex and DeNiro to his favourite beach. Sand and sh...
We head for Scotland’s north coast and find our dream house on the way, a bargain buy on the NC500
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This week we’re on a long distance road trip along some of the best roads in Scotland. We start near Lochgilphead before heading north to Fort William then up to Inverness where we pick up the NC500 to our eventual destination. On the way we pass an actual highland castle that’s for sale… guess how much!! Then we crack on up to Thurso for the boat to Orkney. A huge thank you to everyone who's s...
After 50 years, Levenmouth has its railway back. We take a look at this amazing new service.
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A wee extra episode to mark a major milestone for this wee corner of Scotland. Leven fell off the railway network in 1969 when passenger services stopped. 55 years, and £116 million, later the trains are back in Levenmouth. The Levenmouth Rail Link via Cameron Bridge could be a game changer for our wee area. Edinburgh in an hour.. Back to normal tomorrow at 4pm when we're heading to the very no...
Is this living the dream? We take a cruise on the iconic paddle steamer Waverley round Mull and Iona
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This week we're off on an adventure that was suggested by you, our viewers. We head to the Scottish town of Oban for a long awaited date with the Paddle Steamer Waverley, the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. The cruise takes us roung Mull, past Iona and Staffa beofre a stop off in the stunning town of Tobermory for a stretch of the legs and the perfect opportunity to give the Drone a...
Beach Zoomies for DeNiro's Birthday!
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It's DeNiro the Greyhound's 5th Birthday.. really.. where did that year go ? We celebrated with a trip to his favourite place, the beach, for a spot of lunacy before he headed home for cake and a nap.. not necessarily in that order. We thought Greyhounds were supposed to be accomplished runners.. but that Spaniel wore him out. We take a look back at a few of his highlights for the year and seek...
The BEST of Fife: Coast & Countryside | Scotland Travel Guide
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This week we're exploring the best of fife, with a eye on places to stay on a vanlife adventure. We visit Pittenweem, Elie, East Lomond and Leven to check out the latest overnight parking initiatives from the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust, as well as a couple of suggestions for other places well worth a visit. A huge thank you to everyone who's supported our wee channel so far, if you'd like...
We visited Perth to see the mysterious Stone of Destiny!
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This week we head to the heart of Scotland to visit Perth to visit a new £27 Million home for the stone of destiny, upon which the kings and queens og Scotland were crowned. Safe to say it didn't go to plan. There may also be a parkrun, a graveyard and some charity shops as well as some amazing buildings and, at the heart of the city, the silvery river Tay. A huge thank you to everyone who's su...
Greyhound Goes To Anstruther, Scotland!
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Greyhound Goes To Anstruther, Scotland!
Lemmings and Lightships in Dundee
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Lemmings and Lightships in Dundee
A Marathon challenge as we take to the streets of Manchester
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A Marathon challenge as we take to the streets of Manchester
Storm Kathleen, A Tudor Manor House and a Greyhound's first parkrun.
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Storm Kathleen, A Tudor Manor House and a Greyhound's first parkrun.
Scotland's South-West coast is really pretty... if the weather is nice.
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Scotland's South-West coast is really pretty... if the weather is nice.
A day in Glasgow, visitng The Necropolis, Springburn park and the charity shops on Duke Street.
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A day in Glasgow, visitng The Necropolis, Springburn park and the charity shops on Duke Street.
A visit to Cork in the Republic of Ireland, bad planning as we missed St Patricks day by a week.
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A visit to Cork in the Republic of Ireland, bad planning as we missed St Patricks day by a week.
Back on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, we visit an old cemetery and a historic cathedral.
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Back on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, we visit an old cemetery and a historic cathedral.
On the busy tourist trail. We take a not-at-all in depth look round some of London’s attractions
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On the busy tourist trail. We take a not-at-all in depth look round some of London’s attractions
Tube trains, museums and random history. We spend a day exploring less frequented bits of London
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Tube trains, museums and random history. We spend a day exploring less frequented bits of London
A day out in Edinburgh, followed by a visit to a pagan place and historic church. A normal weekend.
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A day out in Edinburgh, followed by a visit to a pagan place and historic church. A normal weekend.
We visit Troon, the old cemetery at Stonehouse and then the beach in search of treasure #scotland
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We visit Troon, the old cemetery at Stonehouse and then the beach in search of treasure #scotland
We're on the banks of the River Tay exploring some of its Iconic landmarks. #scotland #travel
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We're on the banks of the River Tay exploring some of its Iconic landmarks. #scotland #travel
Arbroath, has it more to offer than smoked fish? Let’s go and find out. #vanlife #scotland
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Arbroath, has it more to offer than smoked fish? Let’s go and find out. #vanlife #scotland
Does Leven have the best scones? We go to explore the pretty Scottish seaside town to find out.
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Does Leven have the best scones? We go to explore the pretty Scottish seaside town to find out.
A town with nothing to see? lets go to Penicuik in Scotland and find out #scotland #travel
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A town with nothing to see? lets go to Penicuik in Scotland and find out #scotland #travel
Is that a Windmill? The fishing village of St Monans is our destination as we explore more of Fife
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Is that a Windmill? The fishing village of St Monans is our destination as we explore more of Fife
Vanlife friendly, beautiful and excellent fish and chips. We're back in the East Neuk of Fife
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Vanlife friendly, beautiful and excellent fish and chips. We're back in the East Neuk of Fife
A blizzard on the bonnie banks as we head west to explore beautiful Loch Lomond. #vanlife #scotland
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A blizzard on the bonnie banks as we head west to explore beautiful Loch Lomond. #vanlife #scotland
Mudlarking two victorian dumps in central Scotland. #mudlark #history #scotland #bottledigging
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Mudlarking two victorian dumps in central Scotland. #mudlark #history #scotland #bottledigging

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  • @user-wh2bd3yf1h
    @user-wh2bd3yf1h 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for your great video. Lots of laughing my side and love D’Niro’s sleeping positions!😂❤

  • @deedorothypapineau6920
    @deedorothypapineau6920 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Will we get to see the puffin?

  • @BrigidC
    @BrigidC 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another awesome video. Your drone footage is the best! The greyhound and the lady would make a great children’s book 😊. Hope Bex got that jacket, it kine of matches yours Dizzy. Thanks for sharing your lovely country with us.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We didn't buy the jacket.. We've got a lot in common but that wold be a step too far :)

  • @micah06v8
    @micah06v8 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I got curious about the statues with the little stars on them. It turns out they're done by Scottish sculptor Shona Kinloch and the main one (the one standing with arms on the air) is called called: Kilmarnock Swimmer. He and the other ones were created to represent the Kilmarnock Water that flows below the street.

  • @micah06v8
    @micah06v8 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Looking forward to the new mics! I am right there with Bex and her addiction to scones! Blueberry or chocolate chip are my favorites! I just wish they had them in the bakeries here in the US! By the way, the deer are Axis deer. They are native to the Indian subcontinent.

  • @lydiaross2554
    @lydiaross2554 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My husband and I also enjoy charity shops, and coffee shops. Wish we had scones in the USA, unless one has access to posh bakeries but alas we do not. I was sad to see the fast food shop “Subway” from the USA.

  • @tanithmessenger3581
    @tanithmessenger3581 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great castle! I used to have a pen friend in Kilmarnock - Union Street i think - when I was a child. Ooo what a lovely felting kit, good luck! I sent Bex a crochet pattern for a Puffin, so maybe you'll both have a circus of them soon 😉

  • @grapesodatravels
    @grapesodatravels 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad you splashed out on some mics. They make all the difference. We found ours second hand on MPB. That's a right proper castle! We'll be glad to see more of Scotland via Shoestring! Northern Ireland's loss... Why does Kilmarnock have so many statues to Dara O'Briain? 😂

  • @user-ib7wo1st7q
    @user-ib7wo1st7q 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Deniro is very funny. 😄

  • @ralyndacumbie8967
    @ralyndacumbie8967 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for a wonderful adventure. I am trying to keep my mind off of the huricane that is fixen to hit us in Texas. I hope you and yours have a wonderful and bless week.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Stay safe, we'e been following it on the news over here.

  • @FrankC321
    @FrankC321 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Quite an adventure on the West side of Scotland. I'll volunteer to be a groundskeeper as long as there is WiFi and indoor plumbing. Those are some crazy music vinyl albums. Never heard of any of those artists. Cracken Video!

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a forgettable castle. ;) I hope Bex bought that linen jacket! (Your jacket looks nice too, Dizzy)

  • @pjk1714
    @pjk1714 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Now I must learn more... Beautiful place, I'd sure remember visiting. So glad you found a happy mic to make filming easier.

  • @hazel3564
    @hazel3564 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You two are brave! Lovely views but hard work. Thanks for trying for Puffins!

  • @user-wh2bd3yf1h
    @user-wh2bd3yf1h 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I finally had a chance to sit and watch this video. Thank you, I am really enjoying your tours of Scotland and your lovely humour. 🤩I visited Scotland recently and stayed in East Wemyss, next door to Methil. Have to admit as we drove past, that I was hoping for a glimpse of Iain, Bex and especially D’Niro. Bit like puffin or nuffin!! No sign of you guys😂 But thanks to you, I saw puffins. Thank you from a S.African living in South of England.

  • @cathyp4342
    @cathyp4342 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Becs is the animal whisperer. Cows and Puffins! I was surprised no graveyard attached to the Old Kirk. What a lovely holiday. I would not want to leave either. Stunning views and lots to do. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Next time we're over we'll have to do some more graveyard exploring. The one at St Magnus' is brilliant, but no time this trip.

  • @stelianagirbocea5992
    @stelianagirbocea5992 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Imi place Scoția, si mi-ar fi plăcut sa aflu mai multe despre această țară dar îmi este foarte dificil sa înțeleg ce spui. Pune te rog, subtitrare si in limba română(România). Multumesc!!

  • @Michelledan123
    @Michelledan123 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well done on the views much deserved

  • @marjane4344
    @marjane4344 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A very adorable cow "friend" . We so enjoy your videos. As a Scot thrilling views for me historical venues and humor. My grandkids all want a Trip to the wee shores. Puffins are so serious in expression yet make for many smiles and gentle chuckles. My youngest wants a DeNiro dog. I had to explain to him a situation of one of a kind. Which met with a 5 yr old gaze of sure Gran any more fairy stories. "When we go to Scotland we are shopping for one Granny"

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      DeNiro dogs are the best !! Bit big to hide in a suitcase though :)

  • @shannahenk1655
    @shannahenk1655 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You have made me really want to go back to Orkney. Such an amazing place!

  • @moirabisset5012
    @moirabisset5012 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your cardigan Becks

  • @lydiaross2554
    @lydiaross2554 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful bovines and perfect Puffins

  • @karolesherlock127
    @karolesherlock127 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Your channel gets better with every episode. Thank you for the real and interesting tours of Scotland with you and Bets and DeNiro. The puffins were a special bonus.

  • @ddunn3489
    @ddunn3489 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like your videos...but I am concerned that you said CE and not AD...it is BC and AD...😢 Jesus is our Lord and Saviour

  • @micah06v8
    @micah06v8 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm so glad you guys actually managed to see the puffins! One thing I did want to let you guys know, the past couple of weeks the audio that is recorded outside has been extremely hard to hear and is cutting out a lot. The voice-over sound fine. I thought it might be my TV but it's only happening with your videos and it's happening on my tablet as well.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the feedback! We’ve been having real problems with the wind in Orkney, loads of stuff was unusable. Just bought some new DJI microphones which we hope will help.

  • @FrankC321
    @FrankC321 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Anna Bakes, yes, I would be a repeat customer for sure. Toffee marsh mellow squares. Hard to not buy up the entire kiosk all at once. Thanks for sharing your trip. Hope you folks can make it back soon. Side note, look up "Barbara's Original Puffins Cereal". You won't be disappointed.

  • @grapesodatravels
    @grapesodatravels 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow! The cairn is fascinating! Such beautiful construction. I wonder where that little girl is now? A terrifying photo!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There’s something deeply disturbing about it….

  • @reejan8109
    @reejan8109 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My dream location! Those cows!!! I need to go see them. The "proper pink" flowers - Armeria (Sea Thrift), I think.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ahh, thank you. They were very striking in a mostly-green place.

  • @belindawallace5203
    @belindawallace5203 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really enjoyed this episode, beach zoomies, friendly cows, puffins and some wonderful places. I was imagining that my friend’s husband was somewhere in the crowd at Kirkwall Park Run, it would be funny if you were all there. In any case, it was lovely to be treated to a trip to Orkney, thank you!

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So close to the puffin!!! They are such fabulous birds. The cow running with Bex…classic. Mooooving along, can’t wait for the next video. Have a great week!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks. The cow was totally unexpected, wanted to play :)

  • @BrigidC
    @BrigidC 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Big grass puppies! They can be friendly by a little pushy. 😊 Be careful of the electric fence. It hurts! Ouch! Enjoyed your video. Love your commentary. Your drone footage is the best! Yum! I think we’d take (BUY) one of each from Anna Bakes. The puffins try to be elusive on the cliffs. They are so cute! Love those picture frames. Woohoo! Zoom zoom zoom DeNiro. Very smart looking jacket. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching. That was a fab wee holiday, need to get back up again soon.

  • @eleanorlaurent2303
    @eleanorlaurent2303 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant! Please make a short of Bex, DiNero, and the Dancing Cow 🩷

  • @tanithmessenger3581
    @tanithmessenger3581 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really enjoyed coming along with you guys, such beautiful scenery. Mmmm cake!! Haha loved Bex's cow friend, so cute!! Yay more puffins 😍 Teabag folding started with folding the paper bags the tea came in, but now you can buy/download patterned papers with lots of small squares on to cut up and fold - its a bit like origami. I used to make cards using the technique.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ahh, I don’t think we’ll be taking that one up :))

    • @tanithmessenger3581
      @tanithmessenger3581 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@scotlandonashoestring Lol I didn't do it for long, much prefer crochet!

  • @brucefraser4778
    @brucefraser4778 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    beef tub

  • @craigvespe3109
    @craigvespe3109 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yee Haw! Becs is a bonafide cowgirl!😄

  • @madcitywendy
    @madcitywendy 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The cows were great! Decades ago I worked on a farm in New York State. I had to negotiate a wheelbarrow full of horsey stuff across a narrow board through the cattle paddock. There was one cow who would come over every day to try and push me and the wheelbarrow off into the mud. It was a daily game she played with me all summer.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I never thought of cows as playing, now I see her saying “here comes Wendy.. guys, guys watch this..”

  • @mikeilkycook6832
    @mikeilkycook6832 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My better half spotted the books on the way in to the charity shop at 32:58. We've just bought the same Bill Bryson book (One Summer - America 1927) in a charity shop in Manchester this afternoon.

  • @mikeilkycook6832
    @mikeilkycook6832 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Check out the fancy cuffs on that jacket. You look like a laird!

  • @lindahaynes3475
    @lindahaynes3475 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love your audience the Moo Cows .

  • @carolyns9687
    @carolyns9687 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Enjoy your videos!❤

  • @WhereverIMayRoamWasTaken
    @WhereverIMayRoamWasTaken 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great views! Very pretty!

  • @marjane4344
    @marjane4344 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hoped to find crochet items in the store hint hint. I hearted 2 things so when I can i will buy them. Great gifts buy 1 for me give 1 to family. Puffins are so interesting. Zoomies De Niro ! My grandson wants a DeNiro. Your channel is interesting and shows Scotland places I have not been yet. My Grandfather was born in Scotland. Next trip my cousin 82 and i 74 will be doing the trek.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!! We love people finding new places to visit through our wee videos.

  • @rustygold598
    @rustygold598 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh to see this on the daily!! I would overload!!!

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The Devil's Beeftub is amazing. I must get back down that road for a full explore, lots to see between Moffat and Edinburgh.

  • @Bellaboo77
    @Bellaboo77 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi where is this area near, I'm coming to Melrose in February...thankyou 😊

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is “the Devil’s Beeftub” just north of Moffat.

  • @lisajahn6839
    @lisajahn6839 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very lovely! Thank you! 😊

  • @RobinMuirhead
    @RobinMuirhead 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ‘Hold on to your underpants’ , we’re going to look at a stone with a hole in it! 🙃

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I thought with something that exciting a warning was required :)

  • @rhondasrdavis
    @rhondasrdavis 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wish I could see that every day.

    • @scotlandonashoestring
      @scotlandonashoestring 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's a cracking road to drive along, loads to see.

  • @BrigidC
    @BrigidC 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful