Should I Have Cancelled This Trip? Life On The Islands Is Not Always Easy, Even As A Tourist...
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- It's weird - I had a funny feeling this trip was going to be a disaster and well, it kind of turned out that way. Having said that, it's still something of a pleasure to get out to the far reaches of Scotland, and this visit to Tiree still threw up some nice moments. But weather is weather and it can make or break any adventure. This is the trip where all I came home with was a stinking cold and you'll get an idea here how that happened. To be continued next week. Thanks for watching and ENJOY! :)
Filmed on 19/20 September 2023.
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Imagine living in a place where it's safe for strangers to offer you a lift, and where you can have a lovely honesty box. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
These two things are not unknown across a large part of the sparsely populated parts of northern Scotland. Mind you, I am over 6 feet tall, male and reasonably fit, so I would like to think I could look after myself. Coming from Edinburgh, I was gently teased by a local in Orkney for obviously being a visitor for locking my car door when I parked it.
@@user-mn4cc6bb7t and we would not dream of leaving a car unlocked in the U.S. We even lock them when they're sat in our driveway at home.
@@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 I wouldn't normally leave my car unlocked in most places in the UK either but there are still a few rural places in our country where people have a sense of trust that was commonplace sixty or seventy years ago.
It was here in germany not 10 years ago. The churches were always open, the donation box was filled. Honesty boxes were everywhere, Not anymore. Don`t ask why.
Not so easy to get a car off an island so no need to lock. Last time I was in Arran with hubby we took my sister’s dog for a walk she got phone calls to say someone had her pup lol😅
Despite the atrocious weather you experienced , I loved this video. My Mum was Tiree’s optician for 18 years! She flew out to the island on her own once a year for a week, taking all her essential testing equipment. When I got married I honey-mooned on Tiree but we took the ferry as we had a dog. When we visited the shops, we asked the older staff about the optician that came from Glasgow and they remembered her!! Such a fab island and in good weather you could be in the Bahamas!! It was so good to see the flight from Glasgow to Tiree and see what my Mum saw for all those years. Thanks so much for enduring the weather and posting this vid. Happy travels.
Glad to know there’s watercraft going out to that island. A few minutes into this video I decided if/when -I’ll not be going by air.
Cannot explain it, I was born in England, but have a really strong pull towards the Scottish islands. I have not looked at my heritage so no idea if any of my ancestors are from Scotland. It just feels right.
Two cars stopped and offered a lift, brilliant community spirit. Thanks for posting❤️
One of my favorite things about your videos is that you show the good, the bad, and the 'we didn't plan for THIS'. A trip is a trip. They aren't all butterflies and unicorn sprinkles. In fact, no trip is perfect, but sometimes, that's when we find the best places to eat by chance, an undiscovered amazing spot off the itinerary, or a new friend.
Love the wee bird bouncing around on the skylight. It was if he was saying "get up, get up, it's a new day! You're missing it!"
your comment says everything, what I was feeling while watching this video.......❤
You do know all the politicians use unvaxnated poilets those that said no to vax now fly the goverment officials hmmm wounder why
Thanks for this Tiree film. I now understand what my late father meant, he was stationed there for part of WW2 at a radar station. One of the stories was of sheep invading the site and they were told to cut down some trees for a fence, the response was “there are no trees”.
Looking at the Nissan huts where he is staying that's probably where your father's radar station was.
They have to ship wood in to set it on fire for fire drills at the airport... or at least that's the myth.
Yes, it would have been lovely to visit the Islands: Hebrides, Orkney and Shetlands, several thousand years ago when they had their original dense forests of "shoreline to shoreline" growth of short bushy trees. Those original low bushy forests would have helped keep the wind down a lot especially on the more inner portions of the islands.
I notice how to the right of the "newer house" as pictured from 11m43sec to 11m47sec you can see a small New Zealand Cabbage Tree (Cordyline australis) growing happily, leaves blowing in the wind. It's barely 6 feet high and hasn't flowered yet, but in time it should grow well, much taller and bushier, and once it starts flowering and shedding seeds the young ones are great "pioneers" springing up by themselves (assuming not grazed to death by rabbits/sheep/cattle while still seedlings.
NZ Cabbage trees can tolerate lots of cold damp and wind, it's the long lasting deep freezes that kill them down to ground level (although they re-sprout from lumpy underground roots).
Unfortunately they're not made of true "wood" as such (it's like a cross between mashed potato and wet cardboard LOL) , so are not suitable for use as building or furniture timber. Old thick cabbage tree trunks can be cut down for firewood, and be burned if dried out thoroughly first. The dry old leaves make poor compost but great fire-starter kindling.
I realise that horse was an Island Pony of some type, but I would have liked to see it had a wind/rain shelter of some kind. Even just some shanty made of old corrugated roofing iron.
That's why sheep rule tiree!
Beautiful story❤
I love the way you talk to the animals you encounter; I'm sure they appreciate it. Your type of travelling is my favorite, so I enjoy your videos no matter where you are. Thank you from a fan in Portland, Oregon, USA!
Hey! I'm a Brit and I also live in Portland. Out here in Oregon City. I reckon the weekend we just had was wetter than these Scottish islands!
Yes! I too, loved how he spoke to the a.nimals. You can tell a lot about the character of someone in how they treat animals.
Twin Otter G-BVVK is just under 44 years old and manufactured in Toronto Canada by De Havilland Canada with the rather ominous serial number of 666. First delivered in February 1980 to Widerøe of Norway with the registration of LN-BEZ and saw continuous service with them until 1994 when it was sold back to De Havilland Canada in December of that year. It was then quickly acquired by Loganair under its current registration arriving in Southend early January 1995. Whilst always operated by Loganair it still had various livery changes, British Airways Express, British Airways and lastly Flybe. Flown to Bournemouth on 08 January 2018 for removal of Flybe livery and rolled out again on 23rd January in full Loganair livery for return to current service.
Thank you mr air detective!
Thanks for the info Dave, it adds an extra element of interest to the video 👍
@@tonypaddler Pleasure Tony. When Steve passed comment on the possible aircraft history re the foreign wording on the cabin signage I thought it might be worth a post on the aircraft’s background.
I was curious about the plane's history and looked it up as well. I frequently fly with Widerøe so it was good to see proof of my suspicions.
I am very impressed by the way they are converting those houses to be used by real people, and I am always amazed by the construction of those old stone piers - every block of stone firmly in place, which they would need to be to withstand the waves rolling in. Also Becky's Bakery sells some great goodies! My favourite bit was the wee bird scuttling about on the skylight....
That Twin-Otter, Victor-Kilo started life as LN-BEZ in 1980 with Norwegian Airline Wideroe. She's the oldest aircraft in the Loganair fleet. I've flown aboard her many times. Her construction number was 666 which amused me. Tiree at this time of year. What were you thinking Steve?
There where several DHC-6 (Twin Otter) in service by Widerøe in Norway (I have not been able to find the exact number) and 6 by RNoAF! As in Canada and Scotland, they were used on airports with shorter runways!
Fun fact: the Twin Otter’s were comemorated/ridiculed by Norwegian country singer Øystein Sunde in a song (‘Liten og grønn’ (‘Small and Green’)) based on ‘City of New Orleans’ (Willie Nelson, of course)!
What a sound those props make. I love the Otter. I have about 4,500 hours as a pilot in it. Great airplane, squeeze and all!
I love how the Scottish word for "small" always seems to be "wee." I'm an American from Florida who visited Scotland for a month. Soon after arriving there I found everything small was, well, "wee." So ever since returning home to the USA I now call every little thing "wee." 😅
But did ye enjoy ye wee trip, though?
Aye, but you can have big wee things too!
Like, I’m awae till the bar for a wee drink! 😊
@@bugler75 lol
Every thing is wee in Scotland 😂
How great that was to be able to see & hear the pilots flying the plane! Enjoyed the tour around the island & villages. Wow what a baker Betsy is!
Until you hear the captain say, what do you reckon this knob does Jimmie?
@@philgray1023 You may have noticed the #2 engine reading slightly higher on T5 (inter turbine temperature, to best of my knowledge). Wondered if Steve would pan to the "a little hot" warning light that all cockpits feature, as demonstrated by Capt. Oveur in the 1980 feature-length documentary classic.
Full marks for showing us so much, despite the rain. I would never have known about the cake shop, cafe and museum if not for your video. Looking at the positives, it was a really enjoyable film.
Fascinating. Loved seeing the houses they’re going to be doing up for locals. Hope they don’t get hiijacked for Airbnb!
I love the way you always make time to 'talk to the animals', Steve.
I love these Scottish island visits. You give so much info on these which makes it easy to see if it's something that we could manage to do.
You're a hardy traveler, making the best of it under tough conditions. I appreciate you going out there in bad weather to give us a look at a new place. Thanks. P.S. That honesty box bakery was amazing.
Thank you for this view of Tiree. My great-great-great grandfather was Donald McDonald, a tailor on Tiree. He came to Canada aged 32 on Lord Selkirk's ship the Oughton with his wife Flora and their 3 young children John, Duncan, and Hugh. They arrived in Baldoon, Ontario in 1804.
My mother in law's family also started in Canada at the Baldoon settlement...the Mackenzies...I just happened upon this video and was reading comments...
@@judithpeet5330 That's interesting. Our relatives would have known each other. My family's Donald and his son John were the people who experienced the weird events described as the Baldoon Mystery.
A sharp contrast to the weather in Wales. I love these remote islands but I don't think I could live on one (where do you get a curry?). Now, according to The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, every traveller must always know where their towel is. You'd be bang in trouble out there in space.
What a character you are Steve, with the rain, talking to every animal kind (which I do) and forgetting a towel, bet Alicja laughed her socks off!!
Always know where your towel is 🙂
You take us viewers/followers/subscribers to some interesting and out-of-the-way places, Steve, and Tiree is no exception. 👍 Sorry you got caught by a horrible cold, but with all the rain 💦 you endured on Tiree it's a wonder you didn't drown.
One thing I do enjoy about traveling in the off-season or nearly off-season, as you mentioned, was seeing what it might be like to actually live in a particular area. It's one thing when the weather is perfect and there's tons of folks around visiting, activities or festivities planned, etc. It's another entirely when you're there and the weather is rough and really no one else is around. Still, I think it's kind of cool that you made this trip regardless. Even with the rain pouring down, it still looks gorgeous there. I'm sure it's less pleasant in person, with the wind trying to knock you about and the rain hitting you from the side, so I appreciate you deciding to go for it.
"Upur a lomg time dead' Thanks a bunch Zoltar... just what you want before a trip to Tiree ;)
Brilliant!
Apart from the heavy weather gear, I tend to go with kit to make a brew, goggles to keep off the horizontal rain, and a bottle of wine.
Great video Steve. I'm just discovering your channel and it's amazing. When you're a tourist, its all about the destination. When you're an explorer, it's about the journey and less travelled destination, so weather and the unexpected is all part of the experience. And an explorer is always prepared. Best to pack a grin and bear it. :)
Well stated! Steve’s type of travels are endlessly fascinating.
I agree too .Scottish Islands always an adventure. True about you never knowwhen you'll eat again .The island of Mull is so huge and pubs cafes etc are rarer than Hens teeth....I can bear witness to that .Always carry my wee stove in the car boot plus emergency rations ...The island scenery and wildlife more than makes up for the adventures though ! 😊😊😊😊😊
It was good that the bothy owner gave you a lift from the airport and the highland cow was cute. Becky is obviously the legend of this video. Riding out a major storm in a leaking plywood shack (I mean bothy) could be pretty hairy! Hope you make it out of there!
Steve your video is just what I needed. It was so relaxing and informative. It is nice to see that there are still places where one can visit without mobs of people, horrendous traffic, and long lines and waiting at restaurants. I drive to San Diego, California from Ozark, Alabama on Interstate 10. Some times the traffic is bumper to bumper for nearly 2,500 miles. Not fun! I love your accent! Thanks again from Alabama USA!
I used to skydive back in the day. Many of the jumps were done out of twin otters. The audio you captured catapulted be to those old days.
As an ex Argyll we had guys from Tiree in the regiment. I must go and visit sometime to get a feel for the place.
Thanks for sharing 🤗
I haven't visited Scotland yet but the more you show us the more I want to see.
Now added to my travel (bucket) list 🤩
You really should it’s a Bonnie wee country!
I love how you always keep things real for us. Tiree looks an amazing place to visit, I wouldn't have minded getting locked in that cake shop for the night either 😉 Looking forward to part 2.
I feel bad about enjoying this video where you spent a good deal of time in inclement weather and basic accommodation, but its another great video and full of interest. The grey thistle and rose van intrigued me, it sounds like a somewhat niche business to run on an island with, presumably, a small population. I was equally fascinated by the small harbour (dry dock?) entrance that can be closed by installing those massive timbers into the slots in the stonework - I assume there must have been a crane there at one time.
I am particularly impressed by the audio quality, its not easy to get such good recordings in those conditions. Thank you for getting cold and wet for our (5,000 in the first hour) entertainment.
True, audio is amaaaazing👊👏👏👏 considering this strong wind 😮
It just wouldnt feel right if all your videos were picture perfect with the sun shining !....real life is SOOOOO much better to watch than a photoshopped tourist video. Keep it real Steve :)
Really appreciate this :)
I have flown Logan Air on the LHR - Isle of Man route several times and have always been impressed by their planes and quality of their service. I especially like those Scottish biscuit wafers they provide; I haven't come across them anywhere else and they make a delicious sweet treat on the short haul flight.
Tunnock’s Caramel Wafers.
This looks like a perfect trip to me, rain, wind and all, but perhaps a more waterproof coat 😅 Thanks for suffering through to give the rest of us a glimpse of Tiree. Putting that bothy on my bucket list!
Yes! Absolutely on board with this weather.That's when I want to go there! Awesome vid Steve!! This is great!
We are the same! Living in the highlands we have to be prepared for all the weathers! Love the wild weather!
You’re a brave man… that bothie looked dreech! Never bad weather. Just the wrong clothes! Very entertaining! THANK YOU!
In the early 80s there was 3 Twin Otters at Aberdeen that flew up to Flotta in the Orkneys to support building the Oil Terminal.Hence the phrase we had a Twotta to Flotta.
It's great to see these aircraft still doing what they are designed for.Fly by wire (cables) manual flying on short runways and wheels down and welded.Proper flying.
Get excited Johnny the eighties are making a comeback just stay with me brother
I like visiting places out of season but that looked a wee bit miserable. The cake selection made up for it though. Thanks for showing us the island,I won't have to go there now.
Thanks Steve. I have enjoyed visiting the outer hebrides where I loved the beautiful beaches, countryside and being at one with Nature.. So it is great to see one of the inner islands to enjoy the same and experience the way of life there. I'm longing to visit again. Meanwhile thanks for showing us Tiree. Perhaps you can visit more inner islands please!
Tiree is a beautiful island even in the rain. I imagine it looks amazing in sunlight. Thanks so much for pointing out the architecture. The stonework has a very unique style compared to the other islands you've visited. Looking forward to the next video, Steve!
Awesome Steve. I've been waiting for this one since you showed us a snippet a few weeks ago. What a windswept paradise Tiree looks - albeit a wet one, so next week's video promises to be a stormy classic! The island you flew over was beautiful Iona, although from the opposite way up from the way it's usually viewed. We love the beaches on Iona but as you know we had to escape Iona a day early at the end of September due to stormy weather so we feel your Tiree pain! 😅 - and a quick edit to say well done on hitting 90k subs Steve. A fantastic achievement 👏👏👏👏
Ah, island weather! It looks beautiful, even when cold and rainswept. I think I would have upgraded my accommodations though. Hope you can make it home! That bakery was unbelievable!!
Thanks so much mate :)
The content of your videos is superb. The production behind the videos is top notch. Always a pleasure to watch, and learn, but most of all to feel. Watching this video I was right there with you. I could sense the atmosphere, and almost smell the sea air. You make them that way. These of yours are among my favourites.Thanks so much for what you do.
I love seeing places I would never be able to go to or see myself, thank you, what a beautiful island despite the weather. Love the animals, the birdie saying good morning hopping around!
What a marvellous insight to the life on the island - good to see the conversions of the buildings to accommodation of the folk of the isle. If the plan goes off the rails - Steve finds something even more interesting to entertain and educate ! Well done Steve !
That was educational, scenic and enlightening. The wind is epic - I hope Skye is not as bad because I'm moving there next year.
You can't beat a flight in a proper aircraft.
The Hebridean Air Islander - G-HEBS - has just been at Leeds Bradford for what is probably end of season maintenance. It was a nice surprise to see it there on Thursday. It went back to North Connel yesterday.
wonderful stuff, Steve. Tiree is quite the place--lovely, atmospheric scenery and quirky weather! you, once again, are pushing the boundaries of unusual adventure--keep it up and looking forward to the next video! cheers!
Once again an exciting adventure (a bit different to your Welsh tour) and a great video. I am eager to see the next one.
What a treat! Two videos in one week👍
Shame about the weather.... and it was so nice in Wales.
No security door between the passenger side and the cockpit on the Logan Air flight. I guess if a highjacker demanded to be taken to Cuba, they wouldn't get too far. 😀
Really enjoyed this Steve. For someone living in a city in England it’s great to see these places in Scotland. I’ve only ever been to Edinburgh and your videos. Just go to show what a lovely place it is. Maybe not for you, but I think the bad weather just adds to the video. Well done Steve 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Oh there’s sooooo much beauty in Scotland outside of the cities you really must visit!
Brilliant Steve.
What a cracking village Hynish is with a beautiful beach and harbour.
I thought the Bothie might have been bigger and have a toilet as it was £35 a night.
The flight price i thought was reasonable.
Look forward to the next one.
Oh and Steve buy a towel.
£35 a night for the bothy????!!!! That is daylight robbery! Shame on them, no facilities, just bunk beds, 2 people in that? No way....
Steve, you have an incredible amount of followers now, from all over the globe, an amazing achievement, well done to you. I have visited Tiree many times, through work at the radar site, the people that live there, are some of the friendliest folks ever, always go out of their way to help with questions. The beaches are incredible, white sands and blue sea, but sadly few loungers lol. Thanks so much for all that you do, for bringing the beauty of the places you visit, to the small screens all over the world.
Fascinating island Steve, I believe they have an excellent reputation for surfing.. always wanted to go there. Absolutely loved this video :)
Great video, I love these simple little adventures around Scotland and the Islands. I have flown a bunch of DHC-6 Twin Otters, great fun and sound.✈️😍
I think you could have picked better weather Steve, oh wait its Tiree...😉I knew you would go for the caramel shortcake😂Cool video once again mate👍
The bravest part of this trip Steve is you wearing shorts! 😁. You are clearly made of hardier stuff than most!
Must have been a Post Man in a past life 😀
Really envy you having the wonderful Scottish Islands a short flight away.
I was so looking forward to another Steve marsh flight video!
Your videos make my Saturday! Love the channel, keep up the good work
That was super cool to watch. Thanks Steve. 👍😊
Recently returned from Mull following the Mull rally... caught up in storm B and the Calmac ferry MV Loch Frisia had engine trouble and was blocking the ramp at Craignure due to the fault i had an extra couple of nights.. Calmac were great refunding my b&b (£62) but it did again remind me of how these islamds can be incredibly remote when the communication links are down or the weather bad.
Another informative Vlog thanks Steve- that highlights the difficulties!!
Tiree looks amazing I can remember back in the day people used to go there just for the surfing and now I can see why 😂
The bothy looked a bit rough and ready but nice to have some sort of shelter 😎
Thanks for sharing mate as always !
What was rough n ready about the the bothy? Looked pretty good to me. A warm clean shelter, a comfortable bunk, and power for a kettle , what more do you expect or want? It sure beats a tent for shelter in the Highlands and Islands when that sideways wind driven rain sets in. OK, a drip leak from the skylight, but that's no big deal. It kept the weather on the outside which is what you need.
@@arthurrsaker8893 calm down mate was just an observation
Very daring of you Steve to venture out there , always nice to see both ends of the weather spectrum and it gives an idea of the life people have in these places ,I still never cease to wonder what people do to live in these place's .
The Island you passed was Iona. I got a bit confused but you jumped across for the view out the opposite window. 👍👍
Hats off to Becky. What a find.
Another great video Steve. Thanks for suffering the rain to show us the island. I often wonder how much you improve the economy of places you visit.
I think this trip would have been worth it for the restaurant food and Becky's Bakes alone! What a shame about the weather!
Another Saturday, and another awesome Steve video! Great to see the wild Tiree in all its glory. Great stuff, mate!
Stayed in the house at 11:43 back in May for 3 nights with my wife and 2 daughters “Kentra” at Balinoe. It’s a different world out there. Stunning beaches. I can imagine how hard it is for young locals to get on the property ladder when the housing supply is being hoovered up by the air bnb mob. A lot of the locals end up becoming cleaners and repair men/women to fix up the holiday let’s between bookings. They are in demand apparently and would be a good way to make the move out there.
Love that you are exploring all these islands. I didn't know there were that many 👍 will be definitely planning a trip to Scotland and the islands, which one lololol all look so cool and pretty to check out ! ❤😊
Wow a lot going on with the weather however the island is beautiful. It’s amazing how you turn a bad day into a good day with what you have 😊. Excited for the next video 🤗
Becky's little honesty... shed?... looked amazing.
A few years since I’ve been on Tiree - this really makes me want to go back soon!
It's always an adventure even if it doesn't go as planned!❤❤
Might have been a bit more to see on take off had they used the wipers!
Great video Steve. I must say Becky cakes looked delicious and you certainly were spoilt for choice. Pity about the weather but I suppose that's all part of traveling. Thanks Steve
On some days in Scotland the ocean and the atmosphere aren't clearly separated.
So curious how your trip continues!
Although the weather is terrible it looks amazing to me.
Your trips are so crazy Steve! I'm impressed really
Funnily enough I was looking last month at property for Sale on Tiree on the internet. I saw a lovely wee cottage by a beach which has now been snapped up. Fun fact- Tiree enjoys some of the highest levels of sunshine anywhere in the UK 🙂
Great vlog, and can't wait to see what happens next - you tease! Tiree would be fine if guaranteed the weather and travel connections. The plane and the bothy experience you handled well. Shame about the towel, but at least you, like me, prefer the cream first then jam, on a scone! Also appreciated the lighthouse "joke!" That little cafe/bakery place was fantastic, especially cheesecake and tiramisu. Great history of Tiree as well! 👍
Another brilliantly cosy vlog, Steve! I have to say that Becky looks like a dab hand at the old cake making, but she's not cheap, is she?! Looking forward to the next instalment. 😊
Worth all the money though if you get stranded or soaked to the skin to have a nice treat to eat. 😃
Great video Steve. Now I'm dying to know if/when you made it off the island, with all these storms running through one after the other!
Looks like Becky's Bakes were much needed and they looked delicious too! It was lovely to see the islands from above and the little tour you got from the gentleman regarding the buildings for residents of the island. Sounds like the bothy got a battering and can't imagine what is to come in the next video. Loved the bird 'tap dancing' on the roof which I am sure made a change from the downpour of rain you had to listen to all night.
There's something very appealing about Tired.
But it's Scotland, it's Autumn winter, raining, windy and Steve is wearing shorts !
Legend.
He's now revealed that his day job is a postman .
I found it really disconcerting that the controls for the plane were under the roof - but then I'm a nervous flyer anyway! I guess we'll have to wait to see if you got trapped on the island and did the 12 mile trek to the pub!
The throttles you mean. That isn't uncommon for smaller twin engined utility planes, and some flying boats I think.
Delightful, Steve! I have broadened my horizon considerably! Been on a 2 prop. plane, Been to the Ile of Tiree, which I never heard of before, bought lovely cakes in an honesty box, walked where horses come up to greet you, cattle wander where ever they please and then also try to sleep in a leaky bothey in a rainstorm.! Thank you, Steve!
How lovely to see the old building being repurposed for local people to remain living there. Your 5 min rain shower reminded me of Orkney, where I could see the weather coming in and I sheltered in a red telephone box with my daughter and let it pass.
What a lovely island and those cakes looked amazing, really looking forward to part 2.
Lovely video and great to see the island was renovating homes for local people. Thank you for uploading 👍👍👍
I agree with another commenter; you need to upgrade your jacket! We regulars know that a bit of foul weather won’t keep you down…you should at least stay somewhat dry while you’re out there doing it! 😆
I’m fascinated to find out how this adventure resolves. Nothing like Autumn weather to add some extra “spice” to your trip! Cheers and ATB.
I’m sure we would all join in a crowd funding effort to get you a super-duper jacket which would keep out even Hebridean rain.
Great video! I’m very encouraged to see how much Tiree has come on in the past twenty years. It was the first place I heard and saw a corncrake. It was an incredibly stupid bird which walked in front of my car for about a quarter of a mile.
Lovely the way you show Tiree in autumn as it is, not a promo for the tourist board.
Not been to Tiree, but I have been to Skye in November, complete with rain, wind, grey sky and wet clothes!!
Great video. And it demonstrates the truth of an old Billy Connolly gag. He said that at one time there were composers of romantic Scottish ballads who didn't actually know what they were writing about. One song was called "The misty blue hills of Tiree" and as The Big Yin said "It's like a f***in' billiard table!".
Boy oh boy Steve, you sure are a trooper... Tiree looks (even in the rain) a wonderful place.. Great little cake
shop. Thanks a lot.
You are brave! Tiree is lovely.
Another great video, oh how you suffer for our enjoyment, much appreciated 👍
At least it was a cold you returned with not 'man flu'. I'm sure Alicja looked after you.
The houses, the weather, Becky's delicious baked goods... looks like my vision of heaven! What a lovely place.
Brilliant. We did a guided tour of tiree many years ago via Bowman Tours in Oban together with the taxi firm on Tiree. Visited all the island all you saw & more. We ate at the cafe you found closed. We had co rain and we were told that in sunshinee hours for a year was one of the highest in the country. The tiree music festival is held annually. You should try the ferries then.Many thanks for your vids a Saturday treat.
I had to make a hot chocolate after watching this one! Brrr. That rain blew in quickly, didn't it. When you were filming this, we were making our return voyage on the Northlink from Lerwick. It was quite the voyage with big swells and driving rain but luckily we are good sailors. 565AD. Hard to wrap my mind around dates like that. Imagine what life was like at that monastery, especially in winter. And into more modern times...we have all learned that one thing is for sure...Becky CAN bake. Thank goodness for honesty box shops. Her "shop" looked amazing.
Without a doubt that honesty cake shop is one of the finest things in all existence.
Aww hope you enjoyed the voyage despite us presenting you with some very Scottish seas!
Keeping us on our toes! That weather looked grim.
Much enjoyed. Those cakes looked lush😊
I live on tiree and love it. It’s just amazing. Thank you for your travels.