Skipinnish - The Island [Official Video]

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  • Artist: Skipinnish
    Track: The Island
    Available to download from:
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    “Will you dance and return to the island of the young” is based on Gaelic mythology of going to Tìr nan Òg (the land of the young), while it also reflects the vibrant atmosphere of the western highlands and islands during summer.
    Video: Written, Directed and Made by Dòl Eoin MacKinnon
    Song by: Macphail/Robertson
    Poem: Fr Allan McDonald
    Ged a gheibhinn-sa mo thagha
    B' e mo rogha den Eòrpa
    Àite tuinidh an cois na tuinne
    An Eilean grinn na h-Òige;
    Should I ever get my choice
    My preference in the whole of Europe would be
    A dwelling-place by the waves
    In the lovely Isle of Youth;
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  • @wwfgumby
    @wwfgumby ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I've been a Runrig fan for 30 years and have just discovered Skipinnish. Fabulous music and love the videos. Cheers from an Aussie with Scottish heritage.

  • @elodiehellbach5953
    @elodiehellbach5953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I felt in love with this song so badly. It makes me miss something I never met. I’m from Switzerland and found it by accident on TH-cam and I listen to it nearly every time in the car. I started to watch documentaries about Scotland and now I want to travel to this beautiful country and learn more about its culture after university. All because of this song.😍

    • @guyro3373
      @guyro3373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Scotland is certainly worth a first visit (when it‘s safe and sensible to travel again, at least). And in most cases, „the first visit“ will not be the only visit you‘ll make!
      We will return there when luck, health and travel conditions allow it…

    • @pikehunter5238
      @pikehunter5238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gods Country,

    • @duncancallum
      @duncancallum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You will truly love our land Elodie and love our Culture and the music and the Scottish Folks that will give you a warm welcome .

    • @stevenfairlie3407
      @stevenfairlie3407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@guyro3373 or your first visit will be your last visit, as you'll never leave and make Scotland your home.

    • @guyro3373
      @guyro3373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevenfairlie3407 In most cases, while I like the sentiment, that is unlikely - unless you move there directly with a contract ;-). But yes, we will go there again, time (and money, and regulations, ...) permitting!

  • @daviemcf
    @daviemcf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This is the kind of bands we should have on telly at New Year, not crappy pop bands!!

  • @ohmy255
    @ohmy255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Crying over how proud to be scottish this makes me

  • @davesmart6340
    @davesmart6340 8 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    After watching rubbish on the other channels at Hogmaney, I turned over to Alba and could not believe what I was seeing and hearing. A real Scottish ceilidh, it was fantastic; great singers and musicians but I was really impressed with Skipinnish who I have never heard before. What a great band, I can't wait to get their records (age thing).

    • @donaldfraser1555
      @donaldfraser1555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dave you better get to Inverness to see them 22

  • @walterkennedy6213
    @walterkennedy6213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Such a great tune and wonderful lyrics - as an ex-pat Scot and granddad myself it has truly brought tears to my eyes. Skipinnish = brilliant!

  • @ianbaldwin7702
    @ianbaldwin7702 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The most brilliant lyrics I have heard in years. First seen on Alba Hogmanay show 2015/16. Robert Robertson has the most fantastic voice.

  • @oliviercote6719
    @oliviercote6719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I randomly discover Skipinnish through Spotify and omg I didn't realize I miss a home I've never been before ! Beautiful music !

    • @kaudjar
      @kaudjar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Come to Scotland! You'll be at hame; it's everyone's hame; we'll make you feel at hame! This is the first time I've heard Skipinnish and I've been Scottish all my years. I came across it because I was listening to Alistair McDonald tunes. I'm updating my playlist tomorrow

    • @michaelgerry
      @michaelgerry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This singer from Skippinish is now in a band called Tide Lines - also very good 👍

    • @benvanwessel1984
      @benvanwessel1984 ปีที่แล้ว

      such a beautiful way to describe that feeling Steve

  • @UnKnown-rk2mr
    @UnKnown-rk2mr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From this old Appalachian youngster sing , sing sing. Love it.

  • @ladybard
    @ladybard 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The first time I watched this, I couldn't finish watching it for crying. Beautiful song.

    • @lara-zt8pn
      @lara-zt8pn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sarah Coleman I cried too because it’s my BFFs favourite song and she died she was only nine 😭❤️😭❤️😭

  • @Amelkicio
    @Amelkicio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I’m polish and I’ve lived in Scotland for all of my life (since I was 2) and my friends always play your songs and I love them 😂

  • @animatorblueberrysans7896
    @animatorblueberrysans7896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i'm listening to this song for a school assignment but little do my teachers know that i will now be listening to this on repeat for the rest of the day
    edit: i mean the rest of the week, i can't stop

    • @biggic2004
      @biggic2004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just had the "3 on the bund" - version on repeat and came to this, looking for the lyrics 👍
      Great song - and lovely video by DolEoin MacKinnon!

  • @noghd2560
    @noghd2560 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Scotland. Beautiful place and people. Warm and friendly.

    • @whirled_peas
      @whirled_peas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      no we're no

    • @caelanbrake1707
      @caelanbrake1707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Warm no but friendly maybe

    • @lesleykerr7095
      @lesleykerr7095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in Scotland its never warm but people are very friendly :)

    • @xxurq1340
      @xxurq1340 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pal have ye been to Glasgow

    • @piper-mylesmacraepiper-myl7414
      @piper-mylesmacraepiper-myl7414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And bad for midges mate especially in the west coast

  • @CaledonianMusic
    @CaledonianMusic 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    love how many of your songs are about Tir Na Nog. I absolutely love the story of Oisin and this song along with land Below the Waves do the old tale justice - Love it

  • @paulhudson6912
    @paulhudson6912 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Beautiful powerful music, extremely uplifting. I have for many years had a great respect for the Scots as a tough fighting people with a hard history and it brings to light the old biblical adage "out of the strong came forth sweetness". Fantastic group.

  • @CraigMcIntosh
    @CraigMcIntosh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sorry Guys I have just discovered you, WOW as a true Scotsman myself, well with a name like Craig Alexander McIntosh you don't get much more Scottish than that, I am so proud of what you are achieving, you truly capture the spirit of being Scottish.

  • @enfield6645
    @enfield6645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Something in my eye.

  • @denji768
    @denji768 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone else get reminded of a certain time from this song? My best memory... It was summer 2016, I got myself a summer job at Loch Earn in a caravan site. Incredible sights in the second half of the journey from Glasgow to the loch near Comrie. Anyway, my mate Mark and I were up staying in the caravan since work was too far for daily travel. The signal for mobile or internet was rather non-existent, so one warm evening we decided to head to the Co-op in Crieff to stock up on food and in the meantime get a phone signal. The only radio frequency that the car picked up was BBC Gaelic. So, we heard a bit of this song, without thinking about it we skipped looking for another radio station. Not a moment later, when our tired brains processed the information, we looked at each other and went 'turn aht fuckin back oan, aht sounded bangin!'. Haha! We even spent a half an hour trying to find out the title of the song to get it downloaded, with success we played it over and over having beers and rejoicing in memories. And from there we discovered Skipinnish, and thus have another favourite artist.

  • @jossel61
    @jossel61 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Summer time long years ago
    I always will remember
    Just a boy who didnt knowThat those days would never die
    Oh I recall the island girl
    Her heart was still unbroken
    And still i hear the pipers skerral
    In the summer island sky
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Bluest eyes theres ever been
    Like sunshine on the ocean
    Sweetest smile i've ever seen
    And her black (?) hair
    And the golden Hebrides
    We danced until the morning
    And felt the warm southern breeze
    In the summer island air
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    I've walked this road for many years
    And wisdoms often failed me
    Looking back now through the tears
    Those days will never die
    Oh and when we're old and grey
    Our hearts too often broken
    We'll see again those summer days
    And the summer island air
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun
    Will ye dance and return to the island of the young
    Will ye dance untill the dawn until the rising of the sun 2 Favoritess Skipinnish

    • @kaori1390
      @kaori1390 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jossel61 Thanks! By the way, the (?) is "armada"

    • @seonaidmorrison343
      @seonaidmorrison343 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      armada refers to black hair... the spanish armada.. do i need to exlain further? x.

    • @thegibb14
      @thegibb14 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      seonaid morrison you could say how they were rumoured to have 'known' some of the island girls leading to them having armada black hair.
      But its not necessary lol

    • @spodzone
      @spodzone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “Skirl”! Like what pipes do ;)

  • @amc3
    @amc3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I have been feeling a bit down this last 9 months, I watch and listen to this, suddenly everything is brighter and better.
    Love this song, its kept my sprit alive during some dark days recently. I don`t need the drink or pills from the doctor.
    A Skipinnish prescription works every time, live 3 miles from Bught Park, I will be there in July, love you guys.

  • @kk44961
    @kk44961 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    best song ever i love it and im from Scotland

  • @anitafraser4822
    @anitafraser4822 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    skippinish...fantastic group! my daughter introduced me to them at music at the marr..brill then seen them in glasgow for my 50th ..fantastic lads are genuiene down to earth ...x

  • @lykandra1
    @lykandra1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A song for all old which are always young *smile ! Great song boys !

  • @DuffMacDonald
    @DuffMacDonald 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love you guys! Thank you for this music. It brings me right back to Scotland!

  • @joebrown2279
    @joebrown2279 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song reminds me of my teenage years growing up on Isle of Bute. We had beachpartys every summer and would take my burd out on the motorbike with tent and enjoy freedom all weekend.
    Now im 48 and living on mainland i wish i could go back to those days.
    Still got the motorbike and im refusing to act old lol.

  • @TheJadiea
    @TheJadiea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This song makes me miss my home
    Alba gu bràth

  • @catherinemuirhead1745
    @catherinemuirhead1745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely brilliant 💔👏👏 thank you x

  • @markhannam7144
    @markhannam7144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sheer brilliance

  • @yesargyll461
    @yesargyll461 9 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

  • @jamesfletcher5906
    @jamesfletcher5906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The accordion player is a big lad

  • @emilygray7890
    @emilygray7890 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love where I live - Scotland ❤️💕

  • @catherinezimmermann9281
    @catherinezimmermann9281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this song and its visualisation. Endless love and a modern interpretation of old legends (call it Styx, Swan of Tuonela or whatever is your culture). Thank you

    • @northscot9862
      @northscot9862 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is the music of my land,our land ,the land of the SCOTS. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

  • @kaori1390
    @kaori1390 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Gentlemen, YOU have brought tears to my eyes. Absolutely spectacular. Know that you have a fan here in America!

    • @cammorris2856
      @cammorris2856 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Caroline Gorman try Tidelines - far side of the world

    • @kaori1390
      @kaori1390 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cam Morris I know! I've seen that too! I LOVED it!!!

    • @lucymclaren1788
      @lucymclaren1788 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cam Morris Listen to walking on the waves by them its amazing!!!!

    • @sheilafoster4832
      @sheilafoster4832 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cam Morris 6jim ;:: bj,ax’sreidspArk among the heather

  • @southendpirate
    @southendpirate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roberts voice is brillant

  • @stephenmannix5025
    @stephenmannix5025 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm moving to England and this song will make me think of the school I went to in uist thanks to the staff and teachers in sgoil lionacleit and cnes education and children's department benbecula

  • @dachfensterstemke
    @dachfensterstemke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolut meine Band

  • @jimmclean7938
    @jimmclean7938 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My god what have I been missing with These guys

  • @LukeNicolaf
    @LukeNicolaf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm crying watching this, it is too beautiful

  • @andydinwoodie1497
    @andydinwoodie1497 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Takes me back to my younger years on the beautiful Isle of Arran. Good times and so many brilliant memories. Going back next weekend to visit my mother and hopefully see some old friends

  • @Ruairi_Arrowsmith123
    @Ruairi_Arrowsmith123 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Why can't I live in stornaway with my grandma 😭😭😢😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @cmcc3721
      @cmcc3721 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Because they've allocated all the empty properties to the R.O.W. Bravo SNP bullsh...

  • @coinneachlivingstone6574
    @coinneachlivingstone6574 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful song reminds me of my time with a little french ladie .......

  • @JavierLopez-qp9oe
    @JavierLopez-qp9oe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing music I'm Colombian, but my Scottish friend Odhran show me these song so I'm absolutely in love with the highlands!!!

  • @marykinsella190
    @marykinsella190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The song is beautiful Mary Kinsella Ireland

  • @thelosthighlander3373
    @thelosthighlander3373 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is amazing how few songs can go straight deep in your soul, like they were a message from the past. @Skipinnish 's THE ISLAND is surely one of them. Wonderful song!

  • @amandabrownscottishsinger
    @amandabrownscottishsinger 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is just ace Scottish talent at its finest, feet tapping and proud!

  • @paraigmacneil9028
    @paraigmacneil9028 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a powerful, vibrant piece and what a voice! I know Tiree and this reminds me of it, drawing me back there. Meall do naigheachd a' bhalaich!

  • @kk44961
    @kk44961 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    me and my grandpa always listen to it

  • @markkohl4730
    @markkohl4730 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

  • @TeGoatfish
    @TeGoatfish 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic track!! I've been dancing all morning!

  • @catherineCoe019
    @catherineCoe019 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy a bit of Skipinnish one of my favourite tracks

  • @dj-protoOfficial
    @dj-protoOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song isn't long enough!!
    It sounds too lovely and passes too quickly.

  • @onewxrldmusic7303
    @onewxrldmusic7303 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scotland rocks. This is just brilliant. And so is "Walking on the Waves"...

  • @zeonp8483
    @zeonp8483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant.

  • @eddieodonnelljnr3155
    @eddieodonnelljnr3155 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another brilliant bit of music . Well done

  • @maritime892
    @maritime892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so cool

  • @AnnaMae41194
    @AnnaMae41194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    me an american whos most prominent family history is puerto rican, hungarian romani, and irish. im home

  • @carolhulme7488
    @carolhulme7488 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love this song thankyou ✨💛✨

  • @stevietunstall
    @stevietunstall 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! Love it!!

  • @set9set9set9
    @set9set9set9 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fun song. Tough to top the Hebrides! Go Skipinnish....

  • @Girlyscot1
    @Girlyscot1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always.....Will return....To mine, and a few others, they are all in someone`s heart x

  • @annalisaprevite413
    @annalisaprevite413 ปีที่แล้ว

    The island GUUURRRRL

  • @debratazz688
    @debratazz688 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Part of my daily playlist! Fantastic music, keep it up!

  • @virginiaconnor8350
    @virginiaconnor8350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved it!

  • @emmamarie8349
    @emmamarie8349 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! 💕

  • @livmurray1958
    @livmurray1958 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great message here! Fantastic band!

  • @catrionalauder3646
    @catrionalauder3646 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolute tune! Buzzing for TMF now!!

  • @RaidarDoesYT
    @RaidarDoesYT 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it love you love skippinish love tide lines watch tide lines

  • @lucymclaren1788
    @lucymclaren1788 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So proud of being Scottish

  • @maggietaylor5231
    @maggietaylor5231 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fall in love with this song x

  • @YourUncleMorty
    @YourUncleMorty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you believe some people actually gave this a thumbs down?? What the hell is wrong with them?

  • @paulhallissey1
    @paulhallissey1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant! this is the real music

  • @allymacleod73
    @allymacleod73 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a band, amazing, keep it up guys

  • @maryfessler1744
    @maryfessler1744 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Band xx

  • @brianmcmahon7251
    @brianmcmahon7251 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    great sound guys, wonderful!

  • @ronnieirvine2552
    @ronnieirvine2552 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow.. Superb..

  • @cathiemcmanus314
    @cathiemcmanus314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent

  • @davidmcclung4412
    @davidmcclung4412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Someone has to carry the torch after Runrig's Final Mile, are these the guys? Could be !

    • @ChrisPipinghot
      @ChrisPipinghot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would say so, I'm a massive Runrig fan, was at the final mile, feel like these guys could be the future Runrig.

  • @MaryGerdt
    @MaryGerdt 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect💖

  • @whatslife100
    @whatslife100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yesterday on irish folk open air in poyenberg, germany
    it was great - thank you

    • @jameskoziol8508
      @jameskoziol8508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is scottish not Irish , completely different

  • @vanessacausley6805
    @vanessacausley6805 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video makes me cry !

  • @richardblackmore9351
    @richardblackmore9351 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. He has almost the same voice as the lead singer of Tide Lines, but it's obviously a different guy. I guess just similar style.

  • @mrrobloxgamer8335
    @mrrobloxgamer8335 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finnian McGurk has been doing this kind of stuff for years. This is excellent too! xx

  • @paulboschvandrakestein5992
    @paulboschvandrakestein5992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward , Guys, to See You next weekend in Groningen (Netherlands) Slainte!

  • @lara-zt8pn
    @lara-zt8pn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My best friend forever loved this song it’s her favourite but sadly she passed away recently 😭😥 R.I.P Kayla ❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️😭

  • @elinnehring1304
    @elinnehring1304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wunderschön

  • @carricole1401
    @carricole1401 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really really like this

  • @mercutio4354
    @mercutio4354 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    honestly a shame the band fell a part! i hear this song and i think if my grandparents and how they fell in love! i just wish there was more Skipinnish

    • @14shamus14
      @14shamus14 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fell apart? They’re getting bigger and bigger!

  • @neilwalker9242
    @neilwalker9242 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love as its Eriskay and my family he takes by the hand xx

  • @kieransimpson6113
    @kieransimpson6113 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Takes me back to the Isle of Bute in the sportsmans bar in Rothesay with a beautiful girl while I was sailing on a beautiful ship 🌊⚓

  • @LinuxGuyInVa
    @LinuxGuyInVa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow - just wow. This music is like a combination of the best of Altan and Horslips -- if they had been in Scotland instead of Ireland. Tá sibh go h-An-Mhaith!

  • @asfrccecwcfsandrataylorism788
    @asfrccecwcfsandrataylorism788 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Missed your singing at Cowal games this year with Skipinish.

  • @121ramondo
    @121ramondo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ive come out of my depression one life ! Alba!

  • @susanbeedie
    @susanbeedie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like it

  • @wetherall1968
    @wetherall1968 ปีที่แล้ว

    i kno john on the boat john great guy and good friend

  • @ronanmacinnes4911
    @ronanmacinnes4911 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    gutted i missed yous in castlebay hall this year, was in my bed sick as a dog, see yous next year, slainte

  • @amethystrosemaclaren5853
    @amethystrosemaclaren5853 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are awesome! Absolutely love your music! Do you come to the States? Come to Irishfest in Wisconsin sometime. Would love to hear live! God bless! 😊🤗

  • @lemarquis5854
    @lemarquis5854 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The lads are to be hear in Oban in a pub

  • @macelliot1204
    @macelliot1204 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember angus telling me wot the name skipinnish meant but I cant bloody well remember...gr8 band tho

  • @Tubebrerry
    @Tubebrerry 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scottish wimmins is lovely.

  • @nhces29
    @nhces29 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant song! Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the lyrics?