Buying Land in the Scottish Highlands (are we mad?!)
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- Buying land in Scotland (we are in WAY over our heads..) 00:00
- Hitting the road and preparing for winter vanlife 00:25
- Slow mornings in the van 01:11
- Roadtrip in Loch Lomond 03:51
- Cooking in a campervan (our favourite new meal) 04:12
- Viewing our first plot of land (NOT what we expected..) 06:11
- Vanlife facilities at Loch Lomond 09:06
- Driving north to Glencoe (Kingshouse Hotel Public Showers) 10:09
- Wild Swimming in Glen Etive 12:55
- THIS is why we wild swim 15:30
- Preparing for our second plot of land 18:05
- Viewing land in Glenfinnan (we are so overwhelmed) 19:30
- Some BIG decisions to be made.. (should we buy land in Scotland?) 21:48
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My husband and I did just that when we were looking for a plot to build our house. We knew right away when we walked our lot. We had come to see the lot next door but feel in love with what we ended up bidding for. We have now been here 29 years. The land will speak to you. Good luck!
So glad to hear this type of story 😁 thanks
Back in 1995 we planned to move to the Highlands. My first thought after designing a home was to find a suitable plot of land to build on. What you have to think about is not just the view first and I did this. I looked at the ground, was it stony or just soil. Did it have good drainage. What was behind the land, level ground or a hill. Where is the local pylon for electricity. Where do I get water from. How far to builder's merchants for supplies. How far for food supplies. It is an endless list. Never found anything to tick all the boxes. In the end we bought a new built property half completed in a perfect location on the Black Isle.
Just got back from Scotland, but your videos are already making me want to be there again. That moment while you were driving and Gemma went 'Oh Scotland we love you', that's me everytime I'm over there and driving around.
The thought of you being able to buy a piece of land to make your home is making me excited for you guys. Hope you guys find what you are looking for, even if it isn't this year, take your time, pick the spot that's perfect for you.
Aw so glad you enjoy them 😁 one day I’m sure but it’ll be a long road haha thanks for watching!
Last time I went to the Kings house hotel at Glencoe we had a picnic and my husband gave the ducks a little bread then all of a sudden a duck jumped into the car while I was eating my sandwich😂 cheeky thing 😂 we didn’t see any stags on this occasion sadly, but definitely seen them in the past 😊 why don’t you buy a new camper van that will be warmer and buy a static caravan somewhere as a base 🤷♀️ that’s my input 😊 good luck in whatever you decide
Haha that’s amazing 😂 new passenger! That’s for watching! We always wanted a little slice to call our own and I’m sure we will one day 🥰 lots of adventures to have before then though
Gemma, we are on the same wavelength. First thing i thought of was, a stream, could turn to a river, could flood the property. Views are nice. Campbell you need to ask about those trees, you don’t want them to visit your home one day. Do those containers come with the property. Storage. Garden sheds for your tools. Don’t forget, you can still jump into Ellie and take time away. ❤
Yup it’s all good stuff to think about ☺️ it’s going to be a long journey for us on this venture
Absolutely love your Scotland videos. Hopefully you will find some land you can build on as there would be fantastic videos to watch 😊
Thank you so much for the support 🥰
I love the place with the river, you can generate your own electric, also on a slope can be so cool, from the road it looks single level but your other floors drop below without having to dig out.
Good luck whatever you decide on.
Yeah it would have been a really cool place to build! For now it's a lot to think about but hopefully in a few years we'll feel more ready for it 😁
NO your not mad, your living every ones dream go for it like everything else it takes a lot of work but well worth it you can never have enough land . Remeber this there not making any more so what you acquire never sell . Happy trails
This is very true 😁 hopefully one day we will own some!
Good luck but it can be very expensive to build from scratch. I guess you could put up something temporary while you save though. Good luck, that would be some superb content !
It sure is! One day we might manage it 😁 thank you!
No guys, you're not mad at all. You know that saying..team work makes the dream work. And what a team you two are :) Those views of Glen Etive ..bringing the warm fuzzy feels. And nope, not from a heater blowing near my feet 😁
Absolutely 😁 we will get there! Just going to take time
I've enjoyed all your content this year, merry Christmas!
Thank you so much 😁 happy holidays!
Hi Gemma and Campbell. What a fabulous video with all the exciting news about land. I have always thought that Loch Lomond was vastly underrated it is beautiful as is the other side of the Loch never mentioned very much. If it were me making a decision I would not goo to remote and keep close to friends and family. This is something that we have learnt over 40 years and 15 moves or so around the country and now we are closer to family that we have ever been! There is some very good advice in the comments made by others who have started with a plot of land etc, it will completely take over your life. All the best Crawford. PS You made me feel homesick again.
Thanks Crawford 😁 it’s a beautiful place, just a lot of red tape unfortunately 🙃 we will make our decisions in the long term, it’s just going to be a long road. Thanks for watching!
Go with your heads and not your hearts, when you both sit down and put your heads together you will make a dream come true. All the best to you both in your future adventures x.
Absolutely 😁 thank you!
Robins are lucky. Pick that 1st property. You could go for a wild swim every day and have awesome sunsets.
That’s very true! We saw about 5 over this trip so it was a lucky one 😂
Lovely vlog guys, that dip look great the water was so clear. I can see why you want a plot of land for a base there it’s stunning, I just know we will fall in love and want to move up their ourselves when we go next year! 😁 x
Thanks guys 😁 it’s a scary thought but I’m sure we’ll get there one day. It’s just going to take a lot of work ☺️
That wee robin always comes over when im at that spot too
Aw cute 😁 always love to leave our seeds in winter
Haha welcome to the club. I have been looking at just about every piece of land for sale in the Highlands for the last few years. Hundreds of places and none that have ticked all my boxes yet.
I know exactly what I want and when it comes available it will be mine. I just need to wait a teeny bit longer. It will present itself just at the right time, it’s the way of the Universe 🙏🏼
I hope it comes your way soon 🤞🏼
Have you considered home watching in the winter? Maybe someone needs their castle watched for the Season? People often travel or need winter care takers for their property.
That is a good idea ☺️ we always just fantasise of having a place that is just ✨ours✨ though. Somewhere to come back to and not worry about leaving dirty dishes in the sink 😂 but we’ll get there
I hope that your dream of owning land comes true! Thank you beautiful people for another great video. Big hugs from Canada!
Thank you so much 🥰
thanks guys, nice to see my fave places, wish i could have moved there
Thanks for watching 😁
Hi guys good to see you both thinking of settling down? good luck with finding the right location. Glen Coe is so nice at this time and to go along to lock etive we stayed in the car park a couple of years ago. And stopped in the Skyfall layby and got pic's. Good luck and stay safe. Will you be at Glasgow for motorhome show in Feb. R& J
Thanks guys ☺️ hope you have a lovely trip and happy holidays!
I think it was Gemma that said there is no right time to buy a house, I'd say there is no wrong time. Before looking at anything I'd go talk to a bank or other lender to see if you can get a mortgage and for how much. Once you have a budget you can then start looking for something that you can afford and not have your heart broken by something you cannot. Also building is always more expensive than the quotes you get, to say nothing of tough on relationships. Good luck, no matter what you decide it will work out.
All good advice thank you 🥰 we are definitely going to be taking a good length of time to think things through. Thanks for watching and your support
Find enjoy don't worry xx
Hari Om
Buying the plot is one thing; getting plans you can live with that produces something approaching budget (and always allow a 20% £££ contingency minimum), finding (and keeping) builders who can stick to those plans, adding the logistics for materials delivery... Arrochar makes the better sense of the two you showed today. Then the fact that it is likely to be at least 18 months, more like two years before building is complete. If you 'just want a home', then look for a house. Unless, of course, you just buy a plot and put up a barn then simply drive Ellie in and plug her in... How's that for straight talking from yer auld aunty??? YAM xx
Haha thanks Yam ☺️ it’s going to be a long road with big decisions and we aren’t rushing into anything. We will get there one day 😁
Yusss, you went in the water 😃❤️
Always feels good 😁
Brave going in to that water, question for you why do wild swimmers wear gloves? Love Glen Etive in the winter tend to keep clear of it in the summer months due to the tourists. Looking forward to your adventures ahead.
Haha thanks! I have terrible circulation and so the gloves and shoes help keep the heat on my hands and feet for a little longer (they are like a wetsuit) 😁
Thought you already had your one foot square already 😉
Just getting greedy now 😆😂
Put up your Christmas tree in February.👍🤣🤣
Haha good idea! Better yet, just leave it up 😁
Hi guys love the video what month did yous go to glen etive as wee tried to go in summer and it was so busy
We are there a lot throughout the year but we usually try and avoid summer as it is so busy and there are lots of midges!
@@highlands2hammocks we went just before Easter but couldn't get to glen etive as part of road was closed but will go back again
The best bit is Hello fresh doesn’t deliver to the Highlands and Islands !
Yeah that is a shame unfortunately 🥲
Ok don't think you are quite ready for a static home yet. Have you done Canada yet ? You could just buy land and keep it for 3 or 4 years . Lot to think about❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
We're definitely not ready yet but it's been good to have a think about what we actually want 😊 we have been to Toronto and Kingston and just recently Banff and Jasper but would love to take the van over there!
A house on stilts so you don't get flooded and a wee boat incase you do. 😊
Great idea 😂
Why don’t you buy it and put up some camping pods.👍🏴💯⛺️
One day that is the dream 😁
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Have a chat with the nice people at R House.
Where is that? 😁
@@highlands2hammocks www.ruralhouse.co.uk/
Hi l Scottish lady livd in londen 35 yers want to move back get bit land coming up next month l stay in baqider in middle of calender and killin in a little toabul caravan got big statek holaday home so l not going bild a hous to old 😅😅😅 love your vidows cant wat to get home in feb and start having a look l want up there for winter's as not full time yet my grandson to litter to move that far full time good luck any advice be vety grateful Scottish lady 😊😊