Scottish Cottage renovation: Episode 1

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  • Follow along as we renovate our first property in the Highlands of Scotland.
    we are a young married couple Ben (27) and Fran (26).

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  • @willyfindlay4398
    @willyfindlay4398 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Fran and Ben, your father in law Robin told me about your TH-cam Channel when I met him at Overton today when he was over from Ireland.
    Good luck with your new property.

  • @lindadaum9408
    @lindadaum9408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching from Parker, Colorado. Can’t wait for more videos.

  • @saraheschweiler4939
    @saraheschweiler4939 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best wishes to you from Minneapolis, Minnesota!
    🍀🌷🍀😊🍀🌷🍀

  • @Zeus_a_Gentle_Staffie
    @Zeus_a_Gentle_Staffie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fran I think your going to have a lot more than family & friends watching your progress.
    Your a natural with a very relaxed style of presenting us with your progress. Your voice is crisp & clear. Almost an ASMR style. Makes it so easy to follow your tour of your property.
    👌

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi thank you so much for your kind words, it's very encouraging. Thanks for watching and subscribing 😊

  • @allfruit
    @allfruit ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ‘Watching from Cape Coral, Florida. Can't wait to see everything happen!

  • @kbp5083
    @kbp5083 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yay to the algorithm. Looking forward to watching your journey. Good luck 😊

  • @TonyM444
    @TonyM444 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like the cottage, looking foward to watching your videos

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Tony, thanksso much for subscribing! I'm looking forward to sharing our journey with you 😊

  • @shannonlynne1558
    @shannonlynne1558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video! I look forward to following the project.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Shannon thanks for subscribing! Looking forward to sharing this with you.

  • @lynnralph8373
    @lynnralph8373 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow lots of work ahead. Good luck I shall follow your progress with interest,

  • @keagleeagle821
    @keagleeagle821 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will follow your renovation journey.
    I know I got recommend because i like this kind of renovations

  • @TheRealBigfeet
    @TheRealBigfeet ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This popped up and I have enjoyed watching it. Very good and well done to you for giving a quality talk about what you have done, and what you wish to do. I wish you all the best and will be looking forward to seeing the next video and catching up with your build and your your little homestead dream.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your kind words John. This really helps me stay motivated :) I'm looking forward to sharing more with you.

  • @OurFrenchHouseRenovation
    @OurFrenchHouseRenovation ปีที่แล้ว +2

    subscribed, looking forward to future vids and progress.. thanks for sharing

  • @ruthkendall5486
    @ruthkendall5486 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is lovely. I just discovered your channel. I’m looking forward to watching how it all comes together. Good luck. I live in Rome Georgia USA.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ruth thanks so much for joining us on our journey, I'm excited to share the progress with you 😊

  • @dotwillcoxson5352
    @dotwillcoxson5352 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Fran. Another recommendation to me in Australia. Good luck!

  • @ginacrusco234
    @ginacrusco234 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Fran, not friends or family really, but I'd still like to follow your reno and homesteading journey! Keep posting!

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Gina! New friends are welcome too! I never thought my videos would become so popular! Thanks for coming along on our renovation journey! :)

  • @annwilliams9214
    @annwilliams9214 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I also received as a recommendation and excited to watch your progress. Congrats on this wonderful property and your great adventure! 😊

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ann, I'm overwhelmed by how much positive feedback I have received. I'm looking forward to sharing more in the future:)

  • @barrygilmour1460
    @barrygilmour1460 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have just came across this post and already I am hooked, you work in Devon and are now setting up home in Scotland. I was born in Devon and now stay in Scotland. What more do you need to say, I will be watching with anticipation. I hope all goes to plan.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Barry, thanks for joining! We have now moved up full time and I started my new job this week. Ben's still working on the house full-time 😊

  • @karenabney490
    @karenabney490 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an adventure❤️Luv, luv that your video is not too long…Good Luck

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Karen, just want to say that it really helps with the TH-cam algorithm if you comment on videos so thanks very much for taking the time to write 3 comments! :) I'm excited to share the journey with you!

  • @maureenfritsch3632
    @maureenfritsch3632 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Fran. This popped up in my feed to. Loved watching what you have done. Will keep watching your progress from Australia

  • @dottiebaker6623
    @dottiebaker6623 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a lovely cottage, and what a lot of work you have ahead of you! Good luck to you!

  • @beverley1539
    @beverley1539 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hiya Lovlies same as others you popped up. I’m truly interested in what is to come . Blessings luv Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐝

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Beverley, thank you so much for all your comments, it really helps with the TH-cam algorithm. Glad to have you on board. 🥰

    • @beverley1539
      @beverley1539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scottishcottagerenovation hiya Lovlies Thankyou for reply if there are ways to help the algorithm to your benefit please let us know . Blessings luv Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 🐝

  • @annakeen962
    @annakeen962 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks so much for sharing this Fran. It's a lovely cottage in a wonderful spot. Best of luck to the two of you with your reno's, I'll check in to see any updates as you go along. Best of luck from New Zealand!!

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the kind comment Anna. I will try my best to upload regular updates! :)

  • @erikthewonderdog6522
    @erikthewonderdog6522 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello and congratulations from South Australia! Looks great, don’t know how your video popped up in my feed (though I watch a lot of Scottish and renovation type videos) but keep posting and I’ll keep watching.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much Erik, I've been overwhelmed by the amount of lovely people who have joined in the past couple of weeks, I never thought my channel would grow so quickly!

    • @erikthewonderdog6522
      @erikthewonderdog6522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scottishcottagerenovation you must be doing something right! Good work.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erikthewonderdog6522 Thanks Erik

  • @Jeanetteinnes
    @Jeanetteinnes ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good bones and lovely stone 🎉should come up a treat!

  • @veronicasmith1147
    @veronicasmith1147 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lovely house will love watching your progress love from Ireland 🇮🇪 🥰💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @davidhudson7590
    @davidhudson7590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely home you will have in end 😊

  • @hellenashmore7734
    @hellenashmore7734 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you have a very big job ahead; I wish you all the best. I am watching you from South Africa. Hope you don't get washed out of your tent.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much Hellen, love the tent bit 😅.
      Looking forward to sharing the progress with you 😀

  • @mwallusch
    @mwallusch ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This looks like a lot of fun. I like the house. Good luck with the renovation.

  • @nurseratchet2634
    @nurseratchet2634 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Watching from Grafton, MA(U.S.A), and I wish you well in your renovations. The cottage and land are beautiful. I visited Scotland in the 90’s. Such a great country, and I hope to get back there someday. I subscribed, and will be watching. 👍

  • @janusjoplin3987
    @janusjoplin3987 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I found your video! Lovely home. I love your accent. I'm from middle America. Good luck.

  • @graciemaca6996
    @graciemaca6996 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So nice! The Cottage looks as though it has good bones, so renovation should be fairly easy. It's in really scenic Countryside!
    I hope to go along with you as you bring her into the 21st century or whatever your endeavors are! ❤❤👍

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Gracie, I really appreciate it. All these lovely comments are great for our motivation 🥰

  • @vkenn60
    @vkenn60 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lots of work ahead, I'm sure you all will complete it. You sound determined. God bless

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Vanessa, I'm really excited for what it will look like in the future. That's what keeps me determined so far.

  • @patriciakeogh5008
    @patriciakeogh5008 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to watch from the beginning. Where are you from, you don’t sound English? Let’s hope your in before winter, it’ll be too cold in a tent. Best of luck, I’ll be following you.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Patricia, thanks for watching! I am German and have been living in the UK for 7 years.

  • @dianeconnors6263
    @dianeconnors6263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I am new to your channel . We have a clam tent. it has no bottom. We have artificial grass and threw the rain it stays dry. You might as well be comfy as you fix your new house up❤

  • @christineh5790
    @christineh5790 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Fran, I too had this notification pop up on my screen so like others, here I am. I follow a lot of DIY programmers so that’s probably why I got it as well. I was curious to watch your renovations in Scotland, where my late mother was born before emigrating to NZ when she was a young child 98 years ago! I look forward to another video when/if you talk about the area you are living in. Seems like your subscriber numbers are flourishing nicely and I will add to it myself so good luck on your renovations and see you next vlog!

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Christine! Yes I started of with 8 subscribers 3.5 weeks ago! I cannot believe the success! So excited to share it with everyone. It's super motivating to read all the lovely comments!

  • @sooziewho
    @sooziewho ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looking forward to following your progress.

  • @beckyisabell4324
    @beckyisabell4324 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your property. Best of luck.

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So happy for you both. Good luck with it all. Be happy💞🌞🌻

  • @mocarra100
    @mocarra100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just subscribed to your channel I can't wait to see your renovations. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jackie, I'm excited to share it with you. Im overwhelmed by the reach of my video, never thought it would do so well.

  • @myspanishcountryhome
    @myspanishcountryhome ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Subscribed to your new adventure. I'm looking forward to see what you have in store for the place.

  • @kathleenpitt1981
    @kathleenpitt1981 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good luck on your renovations. I’m watching from Arizona, USA.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kathleen, it really helps when you comment as it tells TH-cam my video is interesting enough to suggest to others.
      So glad to have you on board 😊

  • @MsMorganGirls
    @MsMorganGirls ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Cool building, but to renovate it! You'll really have a beautiful family home when you're finished, but what a job! I subscribed--I can't wait to see your progress!

  • @jeansylvester190
    @jeansylvester190 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Popped up on my feed. Super cute! Looking forward to seeing the progress

  • @kailand3056
    @kailand3056 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greetings from New England! The exterior of your cottage looks like it’s in very good shape, which makes the renovation a lot easier. I look forward to seeing your progress in the next video.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Kailand. Yes the walls and roof are not too bad. We do however have to replace all the cement point with lime to allow the walls to breathe, which will be a big job.

  • @libbyhinson4676
    @libbyhinson4676 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful place! Looking forward to watching your progress , watching from North Carolina, USA! 👍❤️

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Libby, so glad you have found s, looking forward to sharing the progress with you 😊

  • @None-685
    @None-685 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great beginning of the journey for your home.
    If the land slopes towards the building. A bit of forward thinking about some sort of drainage system to prevent underground water moving towards your home. I m on a hillside and it’s something I didn’t take into consideration, wishing I had.
    Looking forward to seeing your progress.

  • @bron-sconcess.10
    @bron-sconcess.10 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking very promising! Interesting set-up and valuable land to keep small livestock.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, I just uploaded an updated where we are at now if you are interested 😊

  • @robine916
    @robine916 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video was recommended to me and I am not sorry! 😁I'm looking forward to your renovation adventures! (watching from southeastern Massachusetts, US)💕

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for subscribing Robin! :) Looking forward to sharing the progress with you ☺️

  • @MsYingyang2
    @MsYingyang2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This too was a recommendation.

  • @suebrodie7362
    @suebrodie7362 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, enjoyed your vlog thanks. Looking forward to watching more as you progress with your project. Where are you in Scotland? We are the process of moving there ourselves atm. Exciting times. Looking forward to the next one😊

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Sue, we are just south of Aberdeen :). That's very exciting, where are you moving from? Fingers crossed you will find a nice place!

    • @suebrodie7362
      @suebrodie7362 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are currently looking in rural Aberdeenshire. Trying to be flexible. Made an offer on one near Alford but that didn't proceed. Hoping to drive up again this week with 6 possibles to look at. Looking for rural with large garden like you. Currently live in Norfolk so a long drive. Good luck with your project, looking forward to more vids 😊

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suebrodie7362 aye that's a long drive. Right now it's quite difficult to buy properties because everyone is looking. We bought ours way back in November. That's a great time of year to buy properties because you have less competition. Try to look for properties 45min + away from Aberdeen and they will get cheaper too.

  • @nataliekeane8944
    @nataliekeane8944 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a pretty piece of land you have! Those beautiful trees and the daffs 💛. The house is incredible too, so much potential and those stunning stone walls are a dream! Will you keep some exposed do you think?

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Natalie, yes we might. Unfortunately they are not all nice looking as they have patched areas with bricks and all sorts in some areas. If you take a look at my second video, I did show more of that in there. We have a chimney breast we might keep uncovered. Overall we will likely lime render to allow the walls to breathe. Looking forward to sharing the progress with you.

    • @nataliekeane8944
      @nataliekeane8944 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@scottishcottagerenovation oh yes, I'm going to watch that tonight!

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nataliekeane8944 thank you 😊

  • @patboudotlamot
    @patboudotlamot ปีที่แล้ว +2

    chouette propriété avec un bon potentiel pour un beau projet ¡ au boulot

  • @mrdeafa25
    @mrdeafa25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So that little back-boiler is going to provide underfloor heating plus all your hot water? I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi the stove will be connected to an insulated 200l hot water tank in the attic. So yeah it should be ok :)

  • @clarkleakins879
    @clarkleakins879 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Price you paid for this property? Location/nearest town?

  • @MsYingyang2
    @MsYingyang2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You lost me on the tent. In my opinion get a caravan. The tent is not a good choice.

    • @scottishcottagerenovation
      @scottishcottagerenovation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi I guess everyone is different. The tent has been an excellent choice for us 🥰