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Did a 15 day England, Wales, Scotland trip back in May 2016 and loved it. Liked Scotland the best. Edinburgh, Inverness, and St. Andrews were very charming. Isle of Skye was too. Took the Ferry there.
@@MeansToTravel yes, the whole trip was awesome. Went to Stonehenge in England too. Really liked the Lakes District in Northwest England awesome little village there called Grasmere. Loved the Scottish Highlands too.
You'll have driven past my mother's old house when you drove down to the lighthouse to try and see the dolphins. Oddly enough, I live nearer your neck of the woods these days - Aurora, IL
Since you mentioned Doc Martin in your Cornwall visit, I am reminded of the TV movie "Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie". We enjoyed the relaxed pace of this video of the Black Isle, and of course Derek's mini-excursus on the background.
Oh wow I don't think I've watched that TV movie, I wonder if it's available on one of the streaming services in the US! Thanks for letting me know about it. 😀 And thanks as always for watching!! I totally agree that this one felt relaxed - I was even thinking that as I edited it!
Clootie Well and the tradition around it was very interesting. The town of Cromarty was so quaint with all the cottages, it's just what I imagine places in Scotland to be like.
Yeah I'm so glad we could show the ambiance around the Clootie well on camera! It has this mystical feeling, which we loved! I agree that Cromarty felt like it had a nice small town feel and gave a great taste of Scottish highland everyday life. Thanks for watching! 😀
Just found your channel and I'm loving your vlogs of the Highlands so far. Can't wait to see your future vlogs of the Highlands. I don't think I've found other travel channels that have actually shown this part of Scotland and I'm really enjoying your take. Thanks for sharing your love of new places and my local area so well.
Thanks so much, comments like this one mean the world to us!!! I'm thrilled you're enjoying our highlands videos, and I can't wait to put out more of them later this spring!
Harriet and I have been to Inverness, Scotland. It has its charm. We enjoyed our hikes and time at the Tour of the Black Isle Brewery. We went in late summer and it was cold then. Nevertheless, Great Memories were created. We went in Fall of 2016. Hope you guys are doing Ok . Sending you much love ❤❤❤ Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.
That's so cool that you guys have been to Black Isle Brewery, too! Did you get to do a tasting while you were there? Derek was so bummed that the tasting room was closed and we couldn't get the full experience!
We didn’t and I was so sad about it! I’m wondering if it wasn’t a good time of year to spot them. I truly LOVE dolphins so I was pretty bummed we didn’t get to see any on this trip. Have you been able to see them in the Caithness area?
@@MeansToTravel yes we get dolphins and Orcas. The orcas come about April May and June they are following fish shoals but is the seals that follow the fish that they are after!
@@neilmorrison7356 We did the east side first, and then went to Isle of Skye after driving the west side! It was incredible! I can't wait for those videos, too! 😆
Dolphin spotting at Chanonry Point can be hit-and-miss. Sometimes they will be less than 50 feet from you and so close you think you could wade out and grab one, other days you won't see them at all. Sometimes it is so foggy and you can hear them splashing about but can't see further than the end of your nose.. but yes, it can get very cold so wrap up warm. Oh, and your pronunciation is usually excellent, but it is pronounced Cromety, no emphasis on the M.
Wow that would be SO COOL to see the dolphins less than 50 feet away! Just curious, is the proper pronunciation Cromety or Cromerty? Would love to know if we should be dropping the second r sound! Thanks!!
@@MeansToTravel I have tried 3 times to reply, and it has been deleted by youtube every time. I was going to point you to a video here that demonstrates the perfect pronunciation, but that seems to be the trigger for the deletion. However, It's more like Cromety, with the second R almost silent.
All very interesting. My grandfather was born in Avoch on the Black Isle but WWI provided his ticket out to Europe. From there it was on to Australia. Different stories in regard to the alleged origins of the name - Black Isle. One has to do with the "Black Danes" (search me)...another revolves around its supposed connection to witchcraft (probably in the 17th century). Avoch's most notable citizen was the North American explorer Alexander MacKenzie...of MacKenzie country fame. Yours truly was around Inverness in the 1980s. Nice part of the world. Needless to say, I felt quite at HAME there..Father was also born in Scotland...but DOON SOOTH (down south) in Ayrshire. However, it is somewhat bleak and a touch drab-looking if you come from a colourful and sunny South Pacific country like Australia. I felt a burning desire to "set to" with a few cans of yellow, orange, pale blue, red and lime green paint 🎨😂
Wow you have such a great family history in Scotland, and I'm glad you've been able to visit! Thanks for all the extra info! And funny enough, Derek's Scottish ancestors also came from Ayrshire, so you guys have that in common! 😀
I have tried several times to reply to your question about pronunciation below, but every time I do, the comment is automatically deleted. However, It's more like Cromety, with the second R almost silent.
So sorry that TH-cam was making it hard to reply! It doesn't let folks put links in their comments to make sure the comment sections are secure. BUT...I *_really_* appreciate you letting me know the proper pronunciation!!! Apologies for getting it slightly wrong in this one, but on our next visit we'll know how to say it now! 😀
@@MeansToTravel No, it's fine. Better than being bombarded with spam in the comments section. It wasn't a case of 'those bloody Americas getting the pronunciation wrong again' just so helpful feedback, that's all :)
Thanks a million for the correction! There was actually a Presbyterian church in my home town growing up, and this is the first I’m learning of its Scottish origins!
@@MeansToTravel The reformation happened before England and Scotland shared a King. King Henry VIII and his two daughters Queen Mary (often called Bloody Mary) - who is different from Mary Queen of Scots (only Ruled Scotland) - and Queen Elizabeth I ruled England and Ireland but not Scotland. It was only when King James VI of Scotland from 24th July 1567 who then later became King James 1 of Great Britain on 24th March 1603 that Scotland and England shared the same monarch. Was probably taught this in Primary School, but it's only after I left School that I've really understood this. Still had to Google the dates though. 😉
@@MeansToTravel No worries. It's only recently that I've fully got my head round the details of this. Always got confused about the two Mary's. Honestly, pretty sure I thought they were the same woman for years.
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Be sure to hit the like button! We're so grateful for your likes, subscriptions, and shares! 👍🙏
Do you have any additional tips for visiting the Black Isle in Scotland? Feel free to share them in a comment below!!! 😀👇
Did a 15 day England, Wales, Scotland trip back in May 2016 and loved it. Liked Scotland the best. Edinburgh, Inverness, and St. Andrews were very charming. Isle of Skye was too. Took the Ferry there.
Isle of Skye is phenomenal! Sounds like you had an incredible trip!!!
@@MeansToTravel yes, the whole trip was awesome. Went to Stonehenge in England too. Really liked the Lakes District in Northwest England awesome little village there called Grasmere. Loved the Scottish Highlands too.
You'll have driven past my mother's old house when you drove down to the lighthouse to try and see the dolphins. Oddly enough, I live nearer your neck of the woods these days - Aurora, IL
Oh no way! Did she get to see dolphins a lot, living so close to the point?
And too funny - I’ve been to Aurora many times!
@@MeansToTravel yep, lots of dolphins, porpoises, seals etc. Timings, tides etc have to be right though
@@AndyMcDowell We need to go back when the timing and tides are better, it sounds! That must have been a great place to live and see wildlife. 😀
@@MeansToTravel fantastic place to take pictures of the lighthouse at night too. Gorgeous wee area.
Yay UK roadtrip vlog day. Really enjoying this series.
Thanks Ashley! So glad you're liking the series! I can't wait to put out vlogs from our NC500 road trip portion of the Scotland trip next!
Since you mentioned Doc Martin in your Cornwall visit, I am reminded of the TV movie "Doc Martin and the Legend of the Cloutie". We enjoyed the relaxed pace of this video of the Black Isle, and of course Derek's mini-excursus on the background.
Oh wow I don't think I've watched that TV movie, I wonder if it's available on one of the streaming services in the US! Thanks for letting me know about it. 😀 And thanks as always for watching!! I totally agree that this one felt relaxed - I was even thinking that as I edited it!
Clootie Well and the tradition around it was very interesting. The town of Cromarty was so quaint with all the cottages, it's just what I imagine places in Scotland to be like.
Yeah I'm so glad we could show the ambiance around the Clootie well on camera! It has this mystical feeling, which we loved! I agree that Cromarty felt like it had a nice small town feel and gave a great taste of Scottish highland everyday life. Thanks for watching! 😀
Just found your channel and I'm loving your vlogs of the Highlands so far. Can't wait to see your future vlogs of the Highlands. I don't think I've found other travel channels that have actually shown this part of Scotland and I'm really enjoying your take. Thanks for sharing your love of new places and my local area so well.
Thanks so much, comments like this one mean the world to us!!! I'm thrilled you're enjoying our highlands videos, and I can't wait to put out more of them later this spring!
Harriet and I have been to Inverness, Scotland. It has its charm. We enjoyed our hikes and time at the Tour of the Black Isle Brewery. We went in late summer and it was cold then. Nevertheless,
Great Memories were created. We went in Fall of 2016. Hope you guys are doing Ok . Sending you much love ❤❤❤ Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.
That's so cool that you guys have been to Black Isle Brewery, too! Did you get to do a tasting while you were there? Derek was so bummed that the tasting room was closed and we couldn't get the full experience!
@@MeansToTravel We did get to do a tasting. It's well worth a visit again. Hope
you get to do it the next time around.
Such a awesome place!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
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Thank you so much Neil!! We really appreciate it, and can’t wait to share more Scotland videos for you and everyone! 🙏🏻😀 Happy St. Andrew’s Day!
Great video 🥂❤️
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!
nice and very amazing
Thanks Sukandar!
Did you see any dolphins or Orcas when you were up in Caithness or will we have to wait for a future episode? 😉
Happy St Andrews day btw!
We didn’t and I was so sad about it! I’m wondering if it wasn’t a good time of year to spot them. I truly LOVE dolphins so I was pretty bummed we didn’t get to see any on this trip. Have you been able to see them in the Caithness area?
But, I should add, the nc500 episodes will still be fun to watch! The next Scotland vlog will be the kick-off 😀
@@MeansToTravel yes we get dolphins and Orcas. The orcas come about April May and June they are following fish shoals but is the seals that follow the fish that they are after!
@@MeansToTravel cannot wait to see which way round you do it?
@@neilmorrison7356 We did the east side first, and then went to Isle of Skye after driving the west side! It was incredible! I can't wait for those videos, too! 😆
Hi... Have a good day 😃
Thanks you too!
Dolphin spotting at Chanonry Point can be hit-and-miss. Sometimes they will be less than 50 feet from you and so close you think you could wade out and grab one, other days you won't see them at all. Sometimes it is so foggy and you can hear them splashing about but can't see further than the end of your nose.. but yes, it can get very cold so wrap up warm.
Oh, and your pronunciation is usually excellent, but it is pronounced Cromety, no emphasis on the M.
Wow that would be SO COOL to see the dolphins less than 50 feet away! Just curious, is the proper pronunciation Cromety or Cromerty? Would love to know if we should be dropping the second r sound! Thanks!!
@@MeansToTravel I have tried 3 times to reply, and it has been deleted by youtube every time. I was going to point you to a video here that demonstrates the perfect pronunciation, but that seems to be the trigger for the deletion. However, It's more like Cromety, with the second R almost silent.
@@MeansToTravel 4 attempt to reply.. and every time I do, my reply gets shorter. It's more like Cromety, with the second R almost silent.
All very interesting. My grandfather was born in Avoch on the Black Isle but WWI provided his ticket out to Europe. From there it was on to Australia. Different stories in regard to the alleged origins of the name - Black Isle. One has to do with the "Black Danes" (search me)...another revolves around its supposed connection to witchcraft (probably in the 17th century). Avoch's most notable citizen was
the North American explorer Alexander MacKenzie...of MacKenzie country fame. Yours truly was around Inverness in the 1980s. Nice part of the world. Needless to say, I felt quite at HAME there..Father was also born in Scotland...but DOON SOOTH (down south) in Ayrshire. However, it is somewhat bleak and a touch drab-looking if you come from a colourful and sunny South Pacific country like Australia. I felt a burning desire to "set to" with a few cans of yellow, orange, pale blue, red and lime green paint 🎨😂
Wow you have such a great family history in Scotland, and I'm glad you've been able to visit! Thanks for all the extra info! And funny enough, Derek's Scottish ancestors also came from Ayrshire, so you guys have that in common! 😀
I have tried several times to reply to your question about pronunciation below, but every time I do, the comment is automatically deleted. However, It's more like Cromety, with the second R almost silent.
So sorry that TH-cam was making it hard to reply! It doesn't let folks put links in their comments to make sure the comment sections are secure. BUT...I *_really_* appreciate you letting me know the proper pronunciation!!! Apologies for getting it slightly wrong in this one, but on our next visit we'll know how to say it now! 😀
@@MeansToTravel No, it's fine. Better than being bombarded with spam in the comments section. It wasn't a case of 'those bloody Americas getting the pronunciation wrong again' just so helpful feedback, that's all :)
As I recall,
my grandfather, who came from the Black Isle, pronounced it Crom - ar -tee?
Never in my life have I heard anyone miss the second R in Cromarty. Maybe if you’ve got an English accent?
Retrothingz is correct..
Henry the VIII had nothing to do with the Scottish reformation which was Presbyterian/Calvinist.
Thanks a million for the correction!
There was actually a Presbyterian church in my home town growing up, and this is the first I’m learning of its Scottish origins!
@@MeansToTravel Henry was a King of England, which was a different country. He wasn't particularly relevant to the situation in Scotland.
@@MeansToTravel The reformation happened before England and Scotland shared a King. King Henry VIII and his two daughters Queen Mary (often called Bloody Mary) - who is different from Mary Queen of Scots (only Ruled Scotland) - and Queen Elizabeth I ruled England and Ireland but not Scotland. It was only when King James VI of Scotland from 24th July 1567 who then later became King James 1 of Great Britain on 24th March 1603 that Scotland and England shared the same monarch. Was probably taught this in Primary School, but it's only after I left School that I've really understood this. Still had to Google the dates though. 😉
@@Loulizabeth Yes, thank you so much to you guys for calling out this correction! You are very correct!
@@MeansToTravel No worries. It's only recently that I've fully got my head round the details of this. Always got confused about the two Mary's. Honestly, pretty sure I thought they were the same woman for years.