Loved your video. It's the simple things in life that can make a person happy and I was very happy (and envious 😊 ) watching you guys. Stay safe! ♥️♥️♥️
I stumbled across your channel and subscribed. I live in a van yr round in Canada and can relate to the cold temps , woke up to my water frozen this morning , 22 below zero last night . We are either bad ass or nuts to live this life style , I'll go with bad ass . I put hot water bottles in my downfill duvets everynight so its cozy when I shut down the heat and climb in bed . I wouldn't change my way of life for anything ! Look forward to your up coming videos
I went to the primary school next door, we love the area... spent the night there in August, it was heaving.. but it was worth it because it was the night before my 60th, we were meeting up with family in Helensburgh.. yes it is cold in the winter but it is so worth it, it is so much quieter.
Really good thank you... TH-cam suggested you, so clicked. In my opinion very well presented and edited...your book looks really good and in my favourite format...👍
Yet another great video. So many places we need to visit and of course your yummy dinner . Keep safe you guys . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We will spend the holidays in out Caravan in Allgaü Germany. hugs. Janie
Hari OM Thermal undies and mixture of silk and wool sweaters (not acrylic!) and you will require minimal heating. I suspect Elli's age might mean the insulation isn't up to standard - particularly under floor and roof. I wonder if some thermal covers for the windows and vents might help? Looking forward to seeing the vid on Lomond Lodges - driven past there so often and wondered what they are like. Liked your cheffery turn, Cam - vegan bacon was a revalation that only recently entered my own menu and I was surprised to find such differences between them. Rug up and courie in you two!!! YAM xx
Yup that is all necessary these days haha! It’s the gloves that I need for when I am typing 😂 we are looking into covers from the front windows as they are a big heat loss area. See you next week then 😁
No1 get a good thick blanket to isolate the cab from the motorhome it's the coldest part of the motorhome. No2 get some window draft proofing and put it round your skylight, no3 when you put your blind's down always put the fly net down before you put the blind's down it helps with drafs,no4 condensation on the windows just put up with it. Better on the windows because if it isn't on the windows it will fined the next cold place probably wear you don't find till the mold.
That is so interesting regarding the window and condensation, makes a lot of sense! We will need to rethink our idea of those window covers then as this would stop the condensation./ Thanks 😁
I always look forward to seeing your videos guys... I know it's hard work.. I'm struggling balancing TH-cam, adventure, filming and working full time 🤣 but it's great memories to look back on. :)
I feel ya! Trying to balance it all is a struggle haha but we love it! We were doing the same until June this year, working 45 hrs a week and also trying to do this 😂 keep it up guys!
I only came across your channel today and subscribed. Great content. We stayed in Tarbet in a fab Airbnb two minutes from where you parked, for our Honeymoon in September 21 it was so beautiful. Did a road of Scotland too but did hotels. Id love to live there so beautiful. Hope to see more and follow you. Congratulations on the book going to get a copy 😊
I hope this doesn't offend you!! After watching you two, the first time I was singing the chorus "Bonnie Banks o' Lock Lomond." I only remember the chorus anymore. I learned that song when I was a kid. I have some Scottish ancestors, and my Dad loved the song!! You were going alongside the Loch of Loch Lomond. I think I got the spelling right. Sorry if I didn't. I don't know if that's from Scotland or not, but I like the some allot! It reminds me of my Dad.
Congrats on the book!! I enjoy reading books on people's travels, I would like to know if you have some details of the history of the places you were? My travels are limited to watching videos like these on travels, and taking virtual tours of historical places. It's been over 30+ since I was able to visit Scotland/Ireland and England. 3 months, roughly a month in each place. Interestingly enough, we did not go to the "touristy" spots, but chose to go to places the locals recommended. Berwickshire was spectacular!! Thank you for sharing your travels, this old man here loves it!!
Thank you very much!! We dont right now but we will be releasing guides to all of these spots on our website over the next few months so keep an eye out there 😁
Just found your channel, really enjoyed your video.. we just spent Christmas in Scotland first time for us and wild camped a few times it was great.. that park up looks fab will try next time XxRR
Would absolutely suggest that you buy a load of thermal curtain lining. Line all of your curtains and close them as it gets dark. Get thick foam, cut it slightly bigger than the roof lights and cover these foam roof light blockers with thermal material. Heat rises so I'd keep these in place through out winter. If storage for these is an issue then you could use reflectex instead. Might also suggest long curtains of thermal liner on tension rods across your habitation door and across the cab area, the cabs are never very well insulated, so by isolating it you are not heating an area through which heat is lost.
I am a new subscriber so forgive this post being a year on from when the video was uploaded. But, "are we mad?" Yes, quite possibly, but I am soooo jealous of your van life. Am I mad too? No, because I've never had the courage to do what you two are doing. A lovely couple, living a dream life. Go for it, fulfill your dreams whilst you can. I am now 53, I had the chance to do this but I never took it. You can do the all the other stuff later. Seize the day and you have. Thank you for sharing with us all your adventures. It's brilliant viewing.
I listen to these with (in ear) air pods... He speaks in a normal voice and she speaks so softly. And then the music's loud sometimes and sometimes it's not. And then when the storage compartment slam shut. It's the up and down of the loud volumes versus The whispers that kill me. I can't maintain a consistent volume level without straining to hear or panicking to turn it down because it's so loud. I love these videos but I wish the volume was more consistent.
Thank you for the honest feedback, it is always helpful. that is very interesting as I actually edit it with airpods so i thought it would be good for them. Most of our audience is on either tv or laptop, so we dio try to optimise for them but I will try and make it better for headphones in future. Thanks again!
@@highlands2hammocks I love the content. Definitely. I actually tried listening over Bluetooth in the car and had the same result. For the record, her speaking so softly is the sweetest. I never watch on tv, randomly watch on computers, mostly watch on my phone. I assumed phone watching was more prevalent but I could totally be wrong on that. You would know better. Keep doing what you do. Like I said, the videos are great!
A huge congrads on the book launch. While this pandemic has been difficult in so many ways, it brought you home, allowed you to explore and now publish a book. Keep up the great work. I enjoy your vlogs. Cheers
Really enjoyed this one 😉 we were at Loch Lomond HP in October and loved it, a special treat for our Anniversary. Looking forward to next week's vlog. What is your fav veggie bacon by the way? Looking forward to receiving the book. Congratulations xx
First time we watched you,was interesting. Well done on your book.we have been in our moterhome for over 7 years,we are in SERBIA at the moment.good luck in Scotland, we love Scotland been many times. when back in uk we will go there again and find the places you showed us.by the way like your motorhome. Gwen & Howard
Couple of things. Have you ever heard of biona organic vegan Worcester sauce. The reason i know about it is i have a fish and seafood allergy. Second if you find a narrowboat vlog by Foxes Afloat, they travel around England, but at the moment they are in Scotland. You will see what life is like on a narrowboat. I have tried a day on a narrowboat, it was fun. But life would be different. Excellent video again. Looking forward to your next one. Know what you mean about filling up, use to cost £50 ish to fill my car, now £61ish. So jealous.
Thanks for mentioning the organic vegan Worcester sauce as I have an intolerance to meat, fish and seafood, so will have a look out for this. Always good to know if there are alternatives available.
Susan, thank you. Like i said i have allergies and my friend saw it and brought it for me, so next time i make a soup or stew i will try it. I do not know where she got it from, sorry. Glad to help.
@@keithhunt3940 Thanks Keith I was thinking it perhaps might give a 'kick' to soups and stews so will have a look out for it online. I've been intolerant all my life to meat and fish so anything new or different is always good to add to. As I'm sure you have to keep tabs on what is in things having an allergy so having something that you can have must be good to know. All the best.
Hi both ...only just came across your channel, loved the vlog and good luck with the book launch. We also look forward to catching up on your previous videos...Merry Christmas 🎅
Congratulations on your book!! Discovered you guys today. So glad you've recovered from the covid. This was a great video to show what van life is really like. I so appreciate it. Even though we don't live the van life, it's good to see in case we ever go on long trips in a camper van. And we'll definitely try your take on spaghetti carbonara...but with the real bacon and maybe more veg. 😀
Thank you so much 😁 Glad you are enjoying our videos! Haha the reality definitely isn't always glamorous living van life 😂It's really tasty! Hope you enjoy it!
Enjoy your show very much, showing the real van life. If you're still on the east coast I definitely recommend a trip up the east coast of Fife and the Fife coastal trail, I think you would like the chain walk near Elie
It is beside Tarbet pier in the car park across from the hotel. Pull up beside the visitor centre (where you will find free toilets) and it is beside there, with grey and black water disposal and drinking water. It is donation based and a fantastic facility so we always make sure to leave a £5 donation when we leave 😁hope that helps
@@highlands2hammocks one more question if you dont mind... is there a way i can find out who would be friendly enough to let me stay on their land for the night? I've seen you have a book which im looking to buy pre the trip, does this have similar info?
@@highlands2hammocks Highly recommend a diesel heater. We're sitting in our van watching you freeze and taking off our jumpers because we're too hot, and it's on the lowest setting. QC on the Chinese imports can be a bit hit and miss, however, we've had ours for a couple of years without any issues. If you are ever in the West Country I'd be more than happy to help with installation. Good luck and congrats on the book, looks awesome.
Congrats on the book launch guys. Hopefully will receive my copy early in the new year (pre-ordered via Paypal). Can't wait!!! Pension drawdown next September and can't wait to get a motorhome to do the NC500.
Im a chef and when I heard £13.50 vegan fish and chips 🙈😯😯 I just coated it up . £7.50 _ £8.50 top wak . They managed to hussle £5 extra cheeky bugers. Asda all day long ✌️. Hope your both well lovley watch stay van live the dream save money peace and love ♥️
Realy easy to watch ,, love the comparison between prices of fish ,, and diesel ,,, I’m like that ,, will always save a pound ,,,, and realy don’t need to ,, but it’s the way I am ,, kind regards from gillingham in Kent xxxx
Something to warm you up...think summer in australia in a black car. :) Thank you for sharing , yes sometimes it feels hard but just remember like the seasons the difficulties pass. Beautiful video lovely lovely scenery. Please stay safe.
Such a relief to hear loch being pronounced properly....! Nice wee video. Been living in a ducato for four years....Just smashed the mirror on something on a country lane after MOT failure.....time to reconsider......erf !
Haha my pronunciations aren't great got I can do that one! That is not a good day 🙃 we have been close to doing that in our van too, the Boxers side mirrors are just so big!
You luckey two getting a week out your gas bottle in winter . We just manage three days per bottle with our truma heater. People say get a diesel heater which are great but I can not live with the clicking and you need a mega battery bank to run for ant length of time. We did NC500 earlier in 2021 and stayed at the Kelpies on way and was £5 overnight for motorhomes . Must have changed since then , might be a summer thing .Mind you did get a coffee included from kiosk. The advantage of winter vanlife is that you do not have to winterise your van and keep a electric radiator and dehumidifier running 24/7 for 4 months. I bet that will cost more this year like your diesel. Enjoy your adventures.
Yeah we try to use it as little as possible haha don’t run it over night and try to use cafes instead during the day for when we are working 😊 it sure is a major cost during the winter!
Those horse statues were more impressive to me than that pineapple. lol I wonder what the story is behind the Kelpies. They look so majestic. "All Doon Hill from here..." good one Campbell! And Gemma quick with the witty response :) Hmm I see no suggestive shape in that tree stump..nope ... Congratulations on everything happening with the book guys!!!
First time I've seen your video, I'm from midlands,Absolutely love Scotland. I've just retired and want to buy a vehicle to live in and travel around Scotland. Now some people say don't get a big vehicle as you won't behable to travel all Scotland. I notice your vehicle isn't little. So have you had any difficulty with country roads. I also would be interested in buying your book. Thankyou for sharing your experience. ❤
Hi Sheila 😁 aww that sounds fantastic! As we live and work in our van full time, the space and comfort was very important to us. There are a lot of narrow roads in Scotland but we have managed fine in our van. There are often alternative routes for those that are not suitable for motorhomes too 😊 you can purchase our book on our website which is highlands2hammocks.co.uk 😊 thank you for your support and happy travels ❤️
Another fab video, thanks for showing The Kelpies as I have never seen them but they look so impressive and huge! How strange that the NT signposting for the Dunmore Pineapple wasn't better, I would imagine it would be lovely in Spring and Summer for picnics and dog walking there. Hope you got away from the storm and have stayed safe, warm and dry. Here in the North West where I am we have taken a battering, some of the glass in my greenhouse broke and my late dad's wishing well water feature with cast iron was knocked on it's side as never before. Love your meals and it's the kind of thing I do is make without measuring and one way or the other it works out. Looking forward to receiving the book. Take care and keep making memories. 😄
Thanks for the support Susan ❤️ glad you enjoyed it! It would certainly be a beautiful spot on the summer for a walk and picnic 😊 we have managed to avoid the worst of the storms luckily. Hope it wasn’t too bad for you ❤️
Just found your channel. Real van life! Dirty cooker included. Would a diesel heater be cheaper to run than the gas. When’s the one pot recipe book coming
Just found your Channel today, and I really looove your scottish accent. Looking forward to watch all your videos now. you seem to be very down to earth and super nice. Greetings from a german who is addicted to lovely scotland ❤
Yeah you are mad, people don’t realise until they experience a heater breakdown in the middle of a cold winters night. Or having to think long and hard about where there gona get there next shower/bath.
Fun fact - pineapples were seen as a sign of wealth and for big parties people could pay a few thousand to rent them or pay even more to eat them. That building was probably seen as a massive status symbol for whoever lived there!
Hi guys good vid new to channel have you thought about investing in Fitting a diesel heater travelling trolls just had one fitted they say It’s brilliant
If you are doing it in Scotland you will not have any problems as we have only experienced welcome and friendliness. Get some warm bedding such as our teddy bear duvet and sheet and you wont need heating overnight. Use the app "Park4night" for parking and other van essentials 😁 enjoy!
I live in a house with no central heating and no hot water I don't know about van life but house life in winter for me is tough I work full time but don't earn enough to save enough to afford or to get credit to get central heating installed 🙏
Love watching your vlogs usually but in this one I though you emptied your toilet waste into a grey waste drain. I’m sure there must be a reason though. Just a little shocked tbh.
@@highlands2hammocks we thought that would be the case but weren’t 100% and I knew if I spotted it hundreds would. It can be a contentious issue. Thanks for clarification though. ❤️
It’s so nice too see someone in the United Kingdom who does van life also congratulations on the book xx
Aww thank you very much Josh! 😁 do you have a van too?
@@highlands2hammocks unfortunately not but I am going travelling this year in my car x
Loved your video. It's the simple things in life that can make a person happy and I was very happy (and envious 😊 ) watching you guys. Stay safe! ♥️♥️♥️
Aww thank you very much 🥰 we can agree, the simple things make us happy! ❤️
Amazing and well done Scotland is so so beautiful . I wish you both great success 😃
Thank you so much Hugh 😁 Scotland is amazing! Have you been?
I stumbled across your channel and subscribed. I live in a van yr round in Canada and can relate to the cold temps , woke up to my water frozen this morning , 22 below zero last night . We are either bad ass or nuts to live this life style , I'll go with bad ass . I put hot water bottles in my downfill duvets everynight so its cozy when I shut down the heat and climb in bed . I wouldn't change my way of life for anything ! Look forward to your up coming videos
I can imagine it is a LOT colder there than here haha fair play to you!
That's what diesel is in Nova Scotia Canada now as well
So expensive isnt it?!
I went to the primary school next door, we love the area... spent the night there in August, it was heaving.. but it was worth it because it was the night before my 60th, we were meeting up with family in Helensburgh.. yes it is cold in the winter but it is so worth it, it is so much quieter.
I can imagine it would be a very busy spot in the peak season! Perfect location for visiting Helensburgh 😁❤️
Really good thank you... TH-cam suggested you, so clicked. In my opinion very well presented and edited...your book looks really good and in my favourite format...👍
thank you very much! that means a lot!
Very enjoyable watching you 😀
Greetings from Australia
Thank you so much 😊
The food looks 😋 😋 😋 mmmmy
It was so good 😍
Yet another great video. So many places we need to visit and of course your yummy dinner .
Keep safe you guys . Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We will spend the holidays in out Caravan in Allgaü Germany. hugs. Janie
So glad you enjoyed it Jane ❤️ hope you have a wonderful Christmas and new year! Sending our Hogmanay wishes you way
@@highlands2hammocks dinny forget 1x Book to Germany Ill pay postage x looks amazing
Hari OM
Thermal undies and mixture of silk and wool sweaters (not acrylic!) and you will require minimal heating. I suspect Elli's age might mean the insulation isn't up to standard - particularly under floor and roof. I wonder if some thermal covers for the windows and vents might help? Looking forward to seeing the vid on Lomond Lodges - driven past there so often and wondered what they are like. Liked your cheffery turn, Cam - vegan bacon was a revalation that only recently entered my own menu and I was surprised to find such differences between them. Rug up and courie in you two!!! YAM xx
Yup that is all necessary these days haha! It’s the gloves that I need for when I am typing 😂 we are looking into covers from the front windows as they are a big heat loss area. See you next week then 😁
Thanks for the great vlog as usual, looking for to receiving the book..
Thanks Neil! Glad you enjoyed it 😁 can’t wait to send it your way!
Know the area well my family live in Arrochar. In fact I am watching you from my Basecamp caravan with my husband and dog right now.
It’s our second (or third) home now 😁 love the little tarbet park up!
New to your channel x awww love you guys already 😁❤️😍
Thanks so much Laurie 🥰
Fantastic guys 👌would love to go full time one day
Thank you very much 😁 I am sure you would love it!
First time watcher, I'm bored.
I wish you luck
Thanks!
No1 get a good thick blanket to isolate the cab from the motorhome it's the coldest part of the motorhome. No2 get some window draft proofing and put it round your skylight, no3 when you put your blind's down always put the fly net down before you put the blind's down it helps with drafs,no4 condensation on the windows just put up with it. Better on the windows because if it isn't on the windows it will fined the next cold place probably wear you don't find till the mold.
That is so interesting regarding the window and condensation, makes a lot of sense! We will need to rethink our idea of those window covers then as this would stop the condensation./ Thanks 😁
First video I’ve seen and loved it great couple subscribed and will have to watch old videos to catch up
Thank you so much Steve 😁 appreciate the kind words
I always look forward to seeing your videos guys... I know it's hard work.. I'm struggling balancing TH-cam, adventure, filming and working full time 🤣 but it's great memories to look back on. :)
I feel ya! Trying to balance it all is a struggle haha but we love it! We were doing the same until June this year, working 45 hrs a week and also trying to do this 😂 keep it up guys!
It's such a hard balance! Give yourself grace, you will totally find your groove.
@@lostamonglocals5382 I agree just trying to find a grove and then go from there, but it is rewarding when people comment on your videos :)
Diesel heater game changer guys
Definitely need to look into it as we are getting a load of recommendations for one
I only came across your channel today and subscribed. Great content. We stayed in Tarbet in a fab Airbnb two minutes from where you parked, for our Honeymoon in September 21 it was so beautiful. Did a road of Scotland too but did hotels. Id love to live there so beautiful. Hope to see more and follow you. Congratulations on the book going to get a copy 😊
so lovely to meet you! Thank you very much for the kind words. That sounds so wonderful as Tarbet is a beautiful spot on Loch Lomond.
@@highlands2hammocks it really is definitely want to go back at some point. 😊
I hope this doesn't offend you!! After watching you two, the first time I was singing the chorus "Bonnie Banks o' Lock Lomond." I only remember the chorus anymore. I learned that song when I was a kid. I have some Scottish ancestors, and my Dad loved the song!! You were going alongside the Loch of Loch Lomond. I think I got the spelling right. Sorry if I didn't. I don't know if that's from Scotland or not, but I like the some allot! It reminds me of my Dad.
definitely a belter of a song haha! no scottish part is complete without this at the end!
Congrats on the book!! I enjoy reading books on people's travels, I would like to know if you have some details of the history of the places you were? My travels are limited to watching videos like these on travels, and taking virtual tours of historical places. It's been over 30+ since I was able to visit Scotland/Ireland and England. 3 months, roughly a month in each place. Interestingly enough, we did not go to the "touristy" spots, but chose to go to places the locals recommended. Berwickshire was spectacular!! Thank you for sharing your travels, this old man here loves it!!
Thank you very much!! We dont right now but we will be releasing guides to all of these spots on our website over the next few months so keep an eye out there 😁
RGB is how colours are rendered onscreen, CMYK are the 4 colours used in the printing process! (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/black)
Absolutely right! This has been such a steep learning curve for us
I enjoyed that folks. Only thing is you use the word " basically " too much 🤭🤭
Just found your channel, really enjoyed your video.. we just spent Christmas in Scotland first time for us and wild camped a few times it was great.. that park up looks fab will try next time XxRR
glad to hear it! It is lovely to meet you 🙂hope you had a wonderful time!
Hi both loving your vlog. Maybe invest in a diesel heater it's a dry heat no condensation as you get with gas cheap to purchase as well
Thanks Philip! Will need to look into this 😊
I thought the white coat was a dressing gown😄
You’re just so used to seeing Gemma in a goony 😂😂
@@highlands2hammocks ive seen a notice in my local tescos banning night ware until the pandemic is over.
I just come on to u van life I hop see more u videos
Welcome to the clan 😁 thanks for watching!
Would absolutely suggest that you buy a load of thermal curtain lining. Line all of your curtains and close them as it gets dark. Get thick foam, cut it slightly bigger than the roof lights and cover these foam roof light blockers with thermal material. Heat rises so I'd keep these in place through out winter. If storage for these is an issue then you could use reflectex instead. Might also suggest long curtains of thermal liner on tension rods across your habitation door and across the cab area, the cabs are never very well insulated, so by isolating it you are not heating an area through which heat is lost.
Oh these are great tips!! Thank you 😊 we’ll definitely need to have a think about it!
I am a new subscriber so forgive this post being a year on from when the video was uploaded. But, "are we mad?" Yes, quite possibly, but I am soooo jealous of your van life. Am I mad too? No, because I've never had the courage to do what you two are doing. A lovely couple, living a dream life. Go for it, fulfill your dreams whilst you can. I am now 53, I had the chance to do this but I never took it. You can do the all the other stuff later. Seize the day and you have. Thank you for sharing with us all your adventures. It's brilliant viewing.
Haha thanks! And thank you for the support 😁❤️
I listen to these with (in ear) air pods... He speaks in a normal voice and she speaks so softly. And then the music's loud sometimes and sometimes it's not. And then when the storage compartment slam shut.
It's the up and down of the loud volumes versus The whispers that kill me. I can't maintain a consistent volume level without straining to hear or panicking to turn it down because it's so loud.
I love these videos but I wish the volume was more consistent.
Thank you for the honest feedback, it is always helpful. that is very interesting as I actually edit it with airpods so i thought it would be good for them. Most of our audience is on either tv or laptop, so we dio try to optimise for them but I will try and make it better for headphones in future. Thanks again!
@@highlands2hammocks
I love the content. Definitely. I actually tried listening over Bluetooth in the car and had the same result. For the record, her speaking so softly is the sweetest.
I never watch on tv, randomly watch on computers, mostly watch on my phone. I assumed phone watching was more prevalent but I could totally be wrong on that. You would know better. Keep doing what you do. Like I said, the videos are great!
…Your vid was FINE!! YOUR living space is REALISTIC, NOT “programmed!” KUDOS…!! 👍🏼🥰🩴👣
Haha thanks 😊
A huge congrads on the book launch. While this pandemic has been difficult in so many ways, it brought you home, allowed you to explore and now publish a book.
Keep up the great work. I enjoy your vlogs.
Cheers
Thank you so much 😁 it has given us a very unique opportunity!
Live in northern Ireland see VEWS like that everyday close to bushmills Dunluce castle,,, becomes the norm
beautiful part of the world!
Really enjoyed this one 😉 we were at Loch Lomond HP in October and loved it, a special treat for our Anniversary. Looking forward to next week's vlog. What is your fav veggie bacon by the way? Looking forward to receiving the book. Congratulations xx
It’s a beautiful location! Loved the view of Ben lomond in the morning, especially in the snow! Lovely spot 😁
Your lighting appears dark when you are cooking ?
Yeah our lights aren't the best haha!
Ok guys, but do not call that a Carbonara as it is not!
Okay
Hi do you guys have One of them Chinese Diesel heaters if not why not?
Hey 😊 we are looking into installing one of them now as many people have recommended them. At the moment we just have gas heating in the van!
First time we watched you,was interesting.
Well done on your book.we have been in our moterhome for over 7 years,we are in SERBIA at the moment.good luck in Scotland, we love Scotland been many times. when back in uk we will go there again and find the places you showed us.by the way like your motorhome.
Gwen & Howard
I hope it was a good kind of interesting?! haha! Hope you are keeping well and enjoying your time. Take care!
Here in parts of Michigan in America your 1.55 for petrol is 2.55 and up here!
thats crazy expensive!
What tha water pump unusing from the bucket it's it battery operated as didn't see any 12v
It’s a whale pump that is integrated into the van system so runs off the 12v 😊
We’re can buy your book from
Hi Elaine, thank you for your interest in our book. You can buy it here 😊 highlands2hammocks.co.uk/product/destination-nc500-guide-book/
Couple of things. Have you ever heard of biona organic vegan Worcester sauce. The reason i know about it is i have a fish and seafood allergy. Second if you find a narrowboat vlog by Foxes Afloat, they travel around England, but at the moment they are in Scotland. You will see what life is like on a narrowboat. I have tried a day on a narrowboat, it was fun. But life would be different. Excellent video again. Looking forward to your next one. Know what you mean about filling up, use to cost £50 ish to fill my car, now £61ish. So jealous.
Thanks for mentioning the organic vegan Worcester sauce as I have an intolerance to meat, fish and seafood, so will have a look out for this. Always good to know if there are alternatives available.
Susan, thank you. Like i said i have allergies and my friend saw it and brought it for me, so next time i make a soup or stew i will try it. I do not know where she got it from, sorry. Glad to help.
@@keithhunt3940 Thanks Keith I was thinking it perhaps might give a 'kick' to soups and stews so will have a look out for it online. I've been intolerant all my life to meat and fish so anything new or different is always good to add to. As I'm sure you have to keep tabs on what is in things having an allergy so having something that you can have must be good to know. All the best.
We will need to look into that for sure! We don’t use Worcester sauce that much but it would be great for warming stews etc 😁
Great channel and really enjoy watching you guys. Do you live in your van full time?
Thank you 😁 we travel in our van when we are in Europe
hello .. my first video.. how are u supporting yourselves ??
Hi Cynthia, we run our own online business 😊
Probly a stupid question but what are the things he put under the tires ......
they are wheel blocks that we use to get the van level when we are sleeping 🙂
Hi both ...only just came across your channel, loved the vlog and good luck with the book launch. We also look forward to catching up on your previous videos...Merry Christmas 🎅
Hey 😁 glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your well wishes about the book 😁 merry Christmas! 🎄
Us too! Loved it guys and congrats on your book!!
Congratulations on your book!! Discovered you guys today. So glad you've recovered from the covid. This was a great video to show what van life is really like. I so appreciate it. Even though we don't live the van life, it's good to see in case we ever go on long trips in a camper van. And we'll definitely try your take on spaghetti carbonara...but with the real bacon and maybe more veg. 😀
Thank you so much 😁 Glad you are enjoying our videos! Haha the reality definitely isn't always glamorous living van life 😂It's really tasty! Hope you enjoy it!
I DO speak and understand english but your accent made it almost imposible to understand much except words like fish and chips. So, I quit
sorry to hear that 🙂
@@highlands2hammocks wish you luck and a good year anyway
Tonight was my first time watching you guys …..I loved it . I look forward to to seeing more . Can’t wait for the snow 🥰
Thank you so much for your support Angela 😁 we hope to see some more snow soon!!
Dude you have a van🤷🏻♂️ drive south.
but scotland is so beautiful! 😝
Enjoy your show very much, showing the real van life. If you're still on the east coast I definitely recommend a trip up the east coast of Fife and the Fife coastal trail, I think you would like the chain walk near Elie
Thank you very much 😁 we are glad you enjoy it! Fife is definitely on our list for early next yer 😁
You mean first winter in an RV? BIG DIFF.
a recreational van
Do you have more information on the Tarbet parkup? ive tried to find it with little joy. Thank you for the amazing videos - im addicted !
It is beside Tarbet pier in the car park across from the hotel. Pull up beside the visitor centre (where you will find free toilets) and it is beside there, with grey and black water disposal and drinking water. It is donation based and a fantastic facility so we always make sure to leave a £5 donation when we leave 😁hope that helps
@@highlands2hammocks thank you so much! thats in my itinerary now!! Perfect way for our first overnight in our first motorhome trip.
@@highlands2hammocks one more question if you dont mind... is there a way i can find out who would be friendly enough to let me stay on their land for the night? I've seen you have a book which im looking to buy pre the trip, does this have similar info?
That supper looks rank guys, but then that’s why i’m a fatty 😂 just kidding, enjoying the blog 🏴
hahaha nahhh it was good!
You should look into getting a diesel heater it would be cheaper to run good luck Kev.
This is definitely something we need to look into 😁
@@highlands2hammocks Highly recommend a diesel heater. We're sitting in our van watching you freeze and taking off our jumpers because we're too hot, and it's on the lowest setting. QC on the Chinese imports can be a bit hit and miss, however, we've had ours for a couple of years without any issues. If you are ever in the West Country I'd be more than happy to help with installation. Good luck and congrats on the book, looks awesome.
Congrats on the book launch guys. Hopefully will receive my copy early in the new year (pre-ordered via Paypal). Can't wait!!! Pension drawdown next September and can't wait to get a motorhome to do the NC500.
Thanks for the support 😁 we will be getting the books delivered to us on the 16th and should get it to you ASAP after that 😊 that is very exciting!
Im a chef and when I heard £13.50 vegan fish and chips 🙈😯😯 I just coated it up . £7.50 _ £8.50 top wak . They managed to hussle £5 extra cheeky bugers. Asda all day long ✌️. Hope your both well lovley watch stay van live the dream save money peace and love ♥️
yeah it is crazy expensive 😂 but its good to support the local chippys every now and again so we dont mind too much 😊 thank you for the support!
Realy easy to watch ,, love the comparison between prices of fish ,, and diesel ,,, I’m like that ,, will always save a pound ,,,, and realy don’t need to ,, but it’s the way I am ,, kind regards from gillingham in Kent xxxx
Haha we’re so like that 😂 it all adds up at the end of the day 😁 thanks for your support 🥰
Get an lpg conversion.
That is definitely on the cards for next year 😁 thanks for the recommendation
Something to warm you up...think summer in australia in a black car. :) Thank you for sharing , yes sometimes it feels hard but just remember like the seasons the difficulties pass. Beautiful video lovely lovely scenery. Please stay safe.
Wow 😂 I can feel that from here! Thank you for the lovely words 😊❤️ take care
Such a relief to hear loch being pronounced properly....!
Nice wee video.
Been living in a ducato for four years....Just smashed the mirror on something on a country lane after MOT failure.....time to reconsider......erf !
Haha my pronunciations aren't great got I can do that one! That is not a good day 🙃 we have been close to doing that in our van too, the Boxers side mirrors are just so big!
You luckey two getting a week out your gas bottle in winter . We just manage three days per bottle with our truma heater.
People say get a diesel heater which are great but I can not live with the clicking and you need a mega battery bank to run for ant length of time.
We did NC500 earlier in 2021 and stayed at the Kelpies on way and was £5 overnight for motorhomes . Must have changed since then , might be a summer thing .Mind you did get a coffee included from kiosk.
The advantage of winter vanlife is that you do not have to winterise your van and keep a electric radiator and dehumidifier running 24/7 for 4 months. I bet that will cost more this year like your diesel. Enjoy your adventures.
Yeah we try to use it as little as possible haha don’t run it over night and try to use cafes instead during the day for when we are working 😊 it sure is a major cost during the winter!
Why haven't you got a diesel heater ?
Gas heater came with the van but we are looking to install on i reckon for cost reasons 😊
My 20' Motorhome takes about $300.00/month of propane, in the winter. A Deiseal heater who cost about $30.00. Canadian.
yeah we defintily need to look at installing one
Those horse statues were more impressive to me than that pineapple. lol I wonder what the story is behind the Kelpies. They look so majestic. "All Doon Hill from here..." good one Campbell! And Gemma quick with the witty response :) Hmm I see no suggestive shape in that tree stump..nope ...
Congratulations on everything happening with the book guys!!!
The kelpies are so cool! Love visiting here 😁 haha glad you appreciate the rubbish humour 😂
First time I've seen your video, I'm from midlands,Absolutely love Scotland. I've just retired and want to buy a vehicle to live in and travel around Scotland. Now some people say don't get a big vehicle as you won't behable to travel all Scotland. I notice your vehicle isn't little. So have you had any difficulty with country roads. I also would be interested in buying your book. Thankyou for sharing your experience. ❤
Hi Sheila 😁 aww that sounds fantastic! As we live and work in our van full time, the space and comfort was very important to us. There are a lot of narrow roads in Scotland but we have managed fine in our van. There are often alternative routes for those that are not suitable for motorhomes too 😊 you can purchase our book on our website which is highlands2hammocks.co.uk 😊 thank you for your support and happy travels ❤️
Another fab video, thanks for showing The Kelpies as I have never seen them but they look so impressive and huge! How strange that the NT signposting for the Dunmore Pineapple wasn't better, I would imagine it would be lovely in Spring and Summer for picnics and dog walking there. Hope you got away from the storm and have stayed safe, warm and dry. Here in the North West where I am we have taken a battering, some of the glass in my greenhouse broke and my late dad's wishing well water feature with cast iron was knocked on it's side as never before. Love your meals and it's the kind of thing I do is make without measuring and one way or the other it works out. Looking forward to receiving the book. Take care and keep making memories. 😄
Thanks for the support Susan ❤️ glad you enjoyed it! It would certainly be a beautiful spot on the summer for a walk and picnic 😊 we have managed to avoid the worst of the storms luckily. Hope it wasn’t too bad for you ❤️
Just found your channel. Real van life! Dirty cooker included. Would a diesel heater be cheaper to run than the gas. When’s the one pot recipe book coming
haha yeah cant hide the dirty cooker 😂 clean for about five minutes and then back to reality
Just found your Channel today, and I really looove your scottish accent. Looking forward to watch all your videos now. you seem to be very down to earth and super nice. Greetings from a german who is addicted to lovely scotland ❤
haha thank you 😊 ❤️ lovely to meet you!
Yeah you are mad, people don’t realise until they experience a heater breakdown in the middle of a cold winters night. Or having to think long and hard about where there gona get there next shower/bath.
its definitely not all fun and games! Our fluffy duvet and sheets help us out a lot and we always carry an emergency cooker in case our gas runs out
1 second.. YES.. you are mad! .. But keep on going! ..;-)
Haha cheers mate!
Fun fact - pineapples were seen as a sign of wealth and for big parties people could pay a few thousand to rent them or pay even more to eat them. That building was probably seen as a massive status symbol for whoever lived there!
So interesting! It was a really cool building 😁
Hi guys good vid new to channel have you thought about investing in
Fitting a diesel heater travelling trolls just had one fitted they say
It’s brilliant
Absolutely 😁 it is definitely something we are going to look into
Hi Both. New subscriber just came across your vlog enjoyed it very much look forward to more 👍👏
Thank you Liz, we are glad you enjoyed it! Its lovely to meet you
I'm gonna be doing this solo soon. Any tips on secure ish overnight parking would be appreciated.
If you are doing it in Scotland you will not have any problems as we have only experienced welcome and friendliness. Get some warm bedding such as our teddy bear duvet and sheet and you wont need heating overnight. Use the app "Park4night" for parking and other van essentials 😁 enjoy!
I live in a house with no central heating and no hot water I don't know about van life but house life in winter for me is tough I work full time but don't earn enough to save enough to afford or to get credit to get central heating installed 🙏
No heating in a house must be even harder! So much space to try and heat. At least the van is.a small space for us. Hope you are keeping well x
How do I order the book
Can't wait
You can get it on our website 😁 or if you click the link in the description below the video
If the person electricity and heat is less than in a house or flat then you’re doing right by living in a van in the winter.
Houses are so expensive to heat these days!
I would love to see Scotland. My great grandfather was scottish
Amazing! You will need to come here when we can all travel again
Just found your channel, what a great couple, and a really interesting video.
Thank you Norman 😁 we’re glad you enjoyed the video!
Just found u glad to see van life in most common weather all others are in very warm weather looking forward to more
yeah we wish it was warm weather not going to lie 😂
💕 stay warm, great video 🏴👍🏻❄️
Thank you! You too 😁❤️ enjoy your weekend!
That's not a van, is it?
Its definitely not a car 😀
Loving the vlogs 😁
Even in the rain Scotland looks spectacular. Hopefully we will get there this Christmas 🤞
Love it! Can’t wait to see what it looks like in winter 😁
More brilliant UK van lifers heading north in WINTER
Its when Scotland is at its most beautiful! Snow capped peaks
Great video guys. Thanks. Love the Kelpies💙
Glad you enjoyed it 😁
Did I just hear vegan fish?
You did indeed!
@@highlands2hammocks so is it fish or not?
Have enjoyed you both thank you so much for sharing
Thank you very much Laura 😊
Love watching your vlogs usually but in this one I though you emptied your toilet waste into a grey waste drain. I’m sure there must be a reason though. Just a little shocked tbh.
At tarbet they have the grey and black disposal on the floor so it’s the same spot 😊 not to worry!
@@highlands2hammocks we thought that would be the case but weren’t 100% and I knew if I spotted it hundreds would. It can be a contentious issue. Thanks for clarification though. ❤️
loved it and hope you avoided the storm. Storm Arwen pinched my shed roof !
Aw nightmare!! Luckily we weren’t too badly affected by that one 😊
So what we having for dinner sounds so homie !! 👍🏽🔥💯
Haha cheers dude!
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I looooooove your accent 🥰🥰🥰Happy new year 🍀🍀🍀
Aww thank you haha! Happy new year 🎊 😁
Come to camp river crnojevic montenegro open may
where is that? 😊
@@highlands2hammocks montenegro
@@sonjastijepovic2744 oh how I would love to go there ❤️ beautiful!
@@highlands2hammocks the summer is very nice
This is exactly what I would love to do ❤️❤️❤️
It's a great lifestyle, so much freedom 😊
Lol £1.51 a litre of diesel, a BARGAIN now!
Hahaha who would have thought 😂
Book number 2 - Van Life Recipes.
Now that’s a good idea!! Just need to eat enough different recipes other than pizza and burger 😂
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