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    This video is split into two parts, a visual journey around Orkney, followed by our Orkney travel tips and a chat about our trip
    ➤ JUMP AHEAD TO OUR ORKNEY TRAVEL INFO 17:41​
    Welcome to the Orkney Isles! This archipelago sits off the northeast tip of Scotland and can be reached by flight or ferry. About 70 islands make up Orkney, but only 20 are inhabited. During our week in Orkney we visited Mainland, Hoy, and Sanday. Each has a unique character, and we loved seeing how the landscape and island vibe changed across the isles.
    Mainland is home to the islands' capital, Kirkwall, and is the largest and most populated of the isles. It's also where most people's journey to Orkney starts, and has plenty to keep you busy for a few days. We spent our time here visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, and the Standing Stones of Stenness (all dating from around 5000 years ago!), enjoying coastal walks, and learning about Orkney's fascinating wartime history.
    On Hoy we spent a couple of nights at the open bothy at stunning Rackwick Bay, hiking to the Old Man of Hoy (one of Scotland's most famous sea stacks and a magnet for climbers), and generally soaking up the atmosphere on this Highlands-esque island.
    Our final 2 days were spent on Sanday, the largest of the North Isles and home to Orkney's most spectacular beaches. Tresness Beach was our favourite, a stunning expanse of white sand backed by towering dunes. We explored the 5000 year old Quoyness Chambered Cairn, slipped and slided our way across seaweed at low tide towards Start Point Lighthouse, and spotted the remnants of the B98 German Destroyer, washed up on Sanday over 100 years ago.
    We've covered a lot of the places featured in this video in our accompanying Orkney travel guides (see above). These include detailed maps, the best places to visit, plus transport and accommodation info to help you plan your own Orkney trip.
    ➤ PLACES FEATURED IN THE VIDEO
    Intro 00:00​
    Ferry Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope 00:45
    Churchill Barriers 00:57​
    The Gloup and Brough of Deerness 01:11​
    Dingieshowe Beach 03:16​
    Bay of Skaill and Skara Brae 03:32​
    Yesnaby 03:56​
    Wheems Organic Farm Campsite 04:24​
    Brough of Birsay, Skiba Geo and the Whale Bone 04:35​
    Standing Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar 05:06​
    Stromness 05:27
    Ferry Houton to Lyness (Hoy) 05:52​
    Drive Lyness to Rackwick Bay 05:55​
    The Dwarfie Stane 06:06
    Rackwick Bay and Burnmouth Bothy 06:21​
    Hike to Old Man of Hoy 09:01
    The Old Man of Hoy 10:13
    Ferry Hoy to Mainland to Sanday 12:43
    Around Sanday 12:57​
    Quoyness Chambered Cairn 13:14​
    Sty Wick Bay 13:50​
    Backaskaill Beach 14:25​
    Around Ortie Abandoned Village 14:39​
    Cata Sand and Tresness Beach 15:08​
    Wreck of B98 German Destroyer Lopness Bay 16:35
    Start Point Tidal Island and Lighthouse16:39
    Ferry St Margaret's Hope to Gills Bay 17:03
    Orkney Travel Info 17:41
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Komentáře • 407

  • @GoingTheWholeHogg
    @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +26

    Welcome to the Orkney Islands! Hope you enjoy this slow travel journey around the isles, followed by a bit of chat about our trip (17:41). We've written up some accompanying travel guides over on the blog to help you plan your own Orkney adventure. Check out the first one here > www.goingthewholehogg.com/what-to-see-and-do-on-orkney-mainland/ Thanks for watching! Kim & Del

    • @queencerridwen5043
      @queencerridwen5043 Před 3 lety

      Does anyone know Anne-Marie McKinnon? Married Tommy Wright? Xx

    • @aurinkobay7118
      @aurinkobay7118 Před 4 měsíci

      hi where is this? 7:54? Do you have geolocation? . Thank you!

  • @sergiomanzetti1021
    @sergiomanzetti1021 Před 11 měsíci +4

    These videos are pearls of video art. They do not overwhelm you with scientific details and hyperactive BBC presenters, and massage you instead with wonderful dynamic sceneries and sounds.

  • @thewatermillscotland
    @thewatermillscotland Před 3 lety +75

    Beautiful, we're in the middle of packing up our house ready to move to Orkney to restore the watermill we bought in December :)

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you very much. That sounds like quite the challenge. All the best with the restorations.

    • @Celticcross688
      @Celticcross688 Před 3 lety +1

      Wow that's amazing the Watermill renovation! Good Luck, lucky you, it has Stunning beaches on The North Beaches Sandy specifically.
      Im here as I have recorded Orkadian DNA and am interested in my forebears from Orkney.. My true Ancestry has the RAW DNA from digs, which they compare to the Sample..

    • @samdevries6280
      @samdevries6280 Před 3 lety

      Wauw, that’s like a dream to me...so beautiful, rough nature, high cliffs, rushing sea, seagulls, an old cottage will also do for me, well good luck with renovating the watermill👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @thewatermillscotland
      @thewatermillscotland Před 3 lety +1

      @@helen-marie3562 Both buying and moving house is considered essential travel. We moved into our rental about 4 days before lockdown (previous rental, the owner retired and needed the house to live in) - so we have to move or stay here for another year.
      I'd be far more inclined to complain about the people who are all trekking off to their offices not wearing face masks than someone who never leaves the house.

    • @malikahmad8170
      @malikahmad8170 Před 3 lety

      Can you tell this poor fellow and city folk what is a watermill

  • @janetaylor7187
    @janetaylor7187 Před 10 měsíci +7

    This is one of the best videos I've seen of the Orkneys. Magical and spiritual and the sound track is superb

  • @Mit_Dividenden_um_die_Welt
    @Mit_Dividenden_um_die_Welt Před 11 měsíci +4

    One of the most beautiful places in the world!!

  • @edouardosottocasa5644
    @edouardosottocasa5644 Před rokem +2

    Hello. I, ve been living in Orkney for one year back in 1972 and with my wife we dwelled in the last house down in South Ronaldsay that belonged to some English friends living in Evie, main land. That was just before the north sea oil changed everything. It was a beautiful period of my life. I'm from Italy, from Sardinia, another island!!!!!!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem

      Hello Edouardo, thanks for watching and getting in touch to share your experience. We can well imagine how different things must’ve been back then. We’ve never been to Sardinia, but expect that it must be very beautiful 🙂

    • @edouardosottocasa5644
      @edouardosottocasa5644 Před rokem

      @@GoingTheWholeHogg HI. Sardinia is indeed very beautiful and a lot of hiking. If one day you decide to come..... Just contact me. Take care. Edouardo

  • @ShivKumar-bg5kq
    @ShivKumar-bg5kq Před 2 měsíci +1

    Orkney Islands are really God gifted .

  • @vetterbarbara9098
    @vetterbarbara9098 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Was on the Orkneys in the 1980is and can‘t forget these islands.

  • @daveg-j1866
    @daveg-j1866 Před 3 lety +25

    Such a beautiful tranquil film, thank you. Drone shots, pacing, music, light all just perfect

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks very much Dave. Happy to hear it described as such. We really appreciate your feedback, thanks again.

    • @kekoa1843
      @kekoa1843 Před 3 lety

      “Pacing!” THAT’s it! Am an amateur, but THAT seems the KEY to everything in composing a film! Thanks for mentioning it. Will be searching more on pacing. Mahalo & Aloha!

  • @barbelking3517
    @barbelking3517 Před rokem +5

    Truthfully one of the most Beautiful and Relaxing videos I've ever watched, you really have managed to capture the spirituality and raw beauty of these amazing islands, 👍

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem

      Thank you, very glad you enjoyed it and found it relaxing to watch. It's a special place! Cheers, Kim

  • @TheKinlock
    @TheKinlock Před 3 lety +14

    Lovely experience watching this vid, especially being locked down

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +2

      Always happy to hear that our videos are making the lockdown experience more tolerable. It makes our day, so thank you very much.

  • @marksteen14
    @marksteen14 Před 3 lety +4

    Visited Orkney in August 2020, camped in Stromness. You have made such a fantastic video of the Island, makes me want to return. Thanks Mark

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Mark. We enjoyed our brief wander round Stromness and definitely thought it was worth spending more time in. Glad to hear this video is making you consider going back. Making videos always has that effect on us and Orkney is certainly no exception. Thanks again.

  • @LagartoEl
    @LagartoEl Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wonderful. Love the ambient sound versus narration.

  • @theuktoday4233
    @theuktoday4233 Před rokem +2

    I was fortunate to have 3 days on Orkney for my job in 2018. I have travelled a lot but have to say that Orkney is magical but people will have to visit it to understand what I mean.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem

      Orkney is indeed special… we would encourage everyone who can to visit 🙂

  • @petersassytruth3069
    @petersassytruth3069 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for getting me outside my coach for the wind, water, and earth! Just got back from a "Highland Fling" with Globus. The country is so drop-dead gorgeous I found myself weeping at its beauty and quietly took it all in from behind the coach window. Loved your compositions, music, and light!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem

      That’s wonderful! Really glad you had such a great time. Thanks for the appreciation, happy you enjoyed our video 😃

  • @williambrown421
    @williambrown421 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for posting this. My wife and myself are going to Orkney,for the first time in July. This video was a great help.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem +1

      Thanks William, really glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Have a great time in Orkney.

  • @MaineMan086
    @MaineMan086 Před 4 měsíci +1

    A truly enchanting video and very useful guide for our upcoming visit to these islands!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you very much, and happy to hear you found it useful too. Enjoy your trip! 😃

  • @patriciacarter1007
    @patriciacarter1007 Před 3 lety +2

    I am Australian with Orkney Island Scottish Ancestry my Great, Great, Great Grandfather Heddle came from somewhere on one of those Islands, he was a Stone Masonry

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Hope you enjoyed the video and seeing the islands of your ancestor.

  • @rsuenner
    @rsuenner Před 11 měsíci +1

    What an exciting and wonderful site, Thanks from Berlin.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 11 měsíci

      Orkney is a special place! Thanks for watching and appreciating 🙂

  • @ravenshireful
    @ravenshireful Před 3 lety +5

    I grew up in South Ronaldsay, the southern most island, and found this video was perfectly balanced to reflect the desolate beauty of those islands.
    Wonderful to watch, thank you.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching and appreciating. We didn't explore much of South Ronaldsay beyond St Margaret's Hope and Wheems campsite, but the coastal scenery around the south of the island sounds particularly nice. Do you go back to visit much?

    • @ravenshireful
      @ravenshireful Před 2 lety +1

      @@GoingTheWholeHogg Sorry for late reply. It has been a long time, too much to explain, but I went to the local school - St Margret's primary - and then to KGS (grammar school) I live & work in London for the money, but a bit of my heart will forever be in South Ronaldsay and the cliff walks I enjoyed a s boy. Great video, again, thanks :)

  • @margaretbagur3553
    @margaretbagur3553 Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful land. Thank you for sharing your work.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před měsícem

      It is indeed. Thank you for watching and for getting in touch 🙂

  • @samdevries6280
    @samdevries6280 Před 4 měsíci

    Magical beautiful island group! High/steep cliffs, rough nature, nice bays!! Hope to visit this place once!

  • @Travelswithgirlbear
    @Travelswithgirlbear Před rokem +1

    Going there in August. Loved your video and will be checking out your other vlogs and info. Spending a week in Kirkwall then another with a group touring the ancient sites, it’s a dream trip for me.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem

      That sounds great Sherri, so much to look forward to. And two weeks is a good amount of time to spend there. Thanks very much for watching and we hope you have the best time 😃

  • @Foxglove963
    @Foxglove963 Před 3 lety

    Lewis & Orkney Mainland are sooooo beautiful with WONDERFUL PEOPLE. We walked around visiting prehistoric sites. Hurray!!!

  • @GreatCityAttractions
    @GreatCityAttractions Před 2 měsíci +2

    What cinematography.

  • @sacredgeometry8275
    @sacredgeometry8275 Před 2 měsíci

    I was only there for a day but loved every second of it. Bucket list item #1 to go back. Great video.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks! Yes, definitely lots to see and do if you get a chance to visit for longer!

  • @SamBosworthMusic
    @SamBosworthMusic Před 3 lety +2

    Thankyou so much for this video. I was incredibly lucky to grow up on orkney, in Stromness, from 91 to 2001. Haven't been back since maybe 2012 so was so lovely to see this, especially in lockdown. Drone shots were incredible.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Sam, really glad to hear you enjoyed it, especially as you grew up there. Those drone shots over the Old Man of Hoy were some of the best we've been lucky enough to get. Otherwise, the weather was a bit challenging. On Sanday, we never flew the drone once because it was so windy. Next time! Anyway, thanks again, happy we could ease lockdown a bit.

    • @SamBosworthMusic
      @SamBosworthMusic Před 3 lety

      @@GoingTheWholeHoggYes, remembering the wind always being quite brash up there. Thanks again!

  • @shannavaughn3107
    @shannavaughn3107 Před 3 lety +5

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      You are very welcome Shanna. Thanks for watching and appreciating.

  • @BBQDad463
    @BBQDad463 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this lovely video. Subscribed.

  • @seanart1508
    @seanart1508 Před 2 lety +1

    This for me a must visit place!

  • @caitgems1
    @caitgems1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Swap you for Greenock any day of the week.

  • @rosannecoffman1933
    @rosannecoffman1933 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful photography

  • @pwhitewick
    @pwhitewick Před 3 lety +7

    I love the care you take over your edits. Its so easy to fall into doing something that you think will work for YTube instead on concentrating on what you are good at. I spend my life fighting the urge to take short cuts and drop clips in with balancing the audio etc, so I fully appreciate the presentations you two make. Carry on!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      We really appreciate that. It's always good to get feedback from someone who understands the process and what goes into it. We often get frustrated with ourselves over how long it takes to produce a final edit, as we just can't help trying to make everything as good as it can possibly be. But we've definitely learned over time to focus on quality rather than trying to chase what we think works on CZcams. Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment. Like I said, we greatly appreciate it.

  • @christiankunz746
    @christiankunz746 Před rokem +1

    Thx, Sounds very interesting, Chris from Germany

  • @lee8049
    @lee8049 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful!

  • @ronaldbayne1431
    @ronaldbayne1431 Před 3 měsíci

    Lovely shots of Rackwick Bay and Hoy. Many thanks. Rmb 5*

  • @edrianskea7579
    @edrianskea7579 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video! Im Sanday born and bred, my folks and Grandfolks still live on the Island, my Grandad was the last serving keeper of the lighthouse. I had a little chuckle when you mentioned you had Sanday almost to yourselves, people that then do visit are surprised at how good the beaches and sites actually are. 👍🤣 Love showing people round when I get the chance.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Oh wow, that's cool your grandad was the last serving lighthouse keeper! I'm sure he has lots of stories to tell. The beaches on Sanday are just stunning, definitely glad we made the last minute decision to visit!

  • @Curlew-Corner
    @Curlew-Corner Před 2 lety +1

    Another beautiful video, thank you.

  • @christineatherton3572
    @christineatherton3572 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you very much

  • @Alfie127
    @Alfie127 Před 3 lety +2

    gorgeous!

  • @nomzu1
    @nomzu1 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing video!

  • @alexandersunter4899
    @alexandersunter4899 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Superb.

  • @JohnERed
    @JohnERed Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely magical mystical scenery. Thanks

  • @davemann1036
    @davemann1036 Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning! Thank you.

  • @gingercat777
    @gingercat777 Před rokem +1

    Well done, it's a unique place....even though the south of the South Island of New Zealand is very similar.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem

      Thanks, much appreciated. Yes indeed, similarities between the South Island and quite a few parts of Scotland.

  • @alexandermenzies9954
    @alexandermenzies9954 Před 3 lety +1

    Interesting video. In October 2019 I spent 3 days on Mainland and did the usual places, having never been there before but had been to Scotland many times (Glenlyon). The people were friendly and helpful. The middle day was a full on gale but unsurprisingly the Ring and Skara Brae withstood the blast.
    Of course, remember the Wireless Museum (!) and St Magnus' Cathedral in Kirkwall. St Magnus' is outstanding; I think it was John Eliot Gardner of the Monteverdi Choir who, after recording all of JS Bach's many cantatas throughout Europe and Britain, said vast St Magnus' was the most authentically ancient cathedral of all he'd visited. Indeed, it is a great treasure.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Alexander. Actually, we were there at a similar time. All the footage for this video was shot in September 2019. We were on a month long trip around the northern areas of Scotland and the weather was a real challenge, with Orkney by far the windiest. We had a great time nonetheless. Never made it to St Magnus' Cathedral but have since read about how special it is. We'll make sure to visit next time. Had to Google 'Glenlyon' - looks like a good place to live. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

    • @alexandermenzies9954
      @alexandermenzies9954 Před 3 lety

      @@GoingTheWholeHogg And thank you for your reply. Sir Walter Scott described Glenlyon as the, " longest, loneliest and most beautiful glen in Scotland". :-)

  • @peterborthwick1247
    @peterborthwick1247 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant! as always. Unique, Professional, Awesome filming! Awesome location

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, Peter! Very happy to hear the positive response to our work. Thanks for watching and appreciating!

  • @keithstovin1482
    @keithstovin1482 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello, Thanks for a great video, its very inspiring to get ourselves up to Orkney again this summer, I have an old schoolmate who has lived on Orkney for over 20 years now having marrying a local lass, got up to see for a few days in 2012 and a lovely time me and the wife had, we have visited Scotland many times over the last 30 odd years mainly on motorcycle ( not just the NC 500 I must add ) but next time we will get across the Pentland Firth to visit Orkney again.
    Thanks again for great video, well appreciated.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Keith, you're very welcome, thanks for watching. That's great if we're helping inspire you to get back up there and visit your old mate again. Clearly you know Scotland well, and riding a motorcycle is such a great way to travel. Hope you get the chance soon. Thanks again.

  • @theastronomer5800
    @theastronomer5800 Před rokem +1

    such an amazing part of the world. I've been to the Highlands and hope to make it out to Orkney one day.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem +1

      It is a fantastic group of islands, so much variety and each with its own character 🙂

  • @irek212
    @irek212 Před 2 lety

    Amazing place to visit , the movie even better , good job

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 2 lety

      Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it and it is indeed a great place to visit.

  • @NigelBN1
    @NigelBN1 Před rokem +1

    Gosh this is such a good video. Many many thanks. I found your separation into two halves worked very well for me - the scenic full of ambient music views (suitably volume adjusted to minimise irritating wind noise!) and then undiluted well presented info about hows and whats. We're very lucky to have a son and his wife in Edinburgh, so we can combine visiting them with launching from there into the rest of Scotland. We've 'done' the Borders, Arran, Perthshire, Stirling, Argyle, Mull, Gairloch/Poolewe, Moray Firth, NE Skye, Lewis and Harris .... guess where we want to go next?

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před rokem

      Haha, Orkney perhaps!? Sounds like you’ve been a fair few places already but of course, plenty more to explore. Thanks for the appreciation, we’re glad you liked this style of video as we really think it works well. But yes, Orkney can be a very windy place which makes it a little challenging, especially when recording sound 😅. Thanks again and enjoy Orkney when you get there 😃

  • @kathyoneill3980
    @kathyoneill3980 Před 3 lety

    Breathtaking that fire looked cosy yes it's great we people like yourself that share these beautiful places 🇦🇺🙃

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Kathy! We're very happy to share it with you. And yes, that fire was super cosy. A real treat!

  • @maritimegirl3612
    @maritimegirl3612 Před 3 lety +1

    Outstanding!

  • @plodonsteady2929
    @plodonsteady2929 Před 3 lety

    Another great one, love the style of your videos

  • @lindzhoward7752
    @lindzhoward7752 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic guys.......Keep 'em coming !

  • @garymacdonald7165
    @garymacdonald7165 Před 3 lety +8

    Cheers Norway for giving us Shetland and Orkney p.s. your not getting them back!

    • @JangoBlader
      @JangoBlader Před 3 lety +3

      @Thom Arne Eikersen Norway is amazing greetings from Glasgow Scotland

  • @johnlounsbury6191
    @johnlounsbury6191 Před 3 lety +1

    absolutely beautiful

  • @philipmoorcroft7406
    @philipmoorcroft7406 Před 3 lety +3

    One of the best travel videos I have seen. The filming was high quality the accompanying music perfect for the scene and the travel information at the end really helpful. We are hoping to visit Orkney in October, COVID restrictions permitting and will watch this video many times before we go and visit your website. Thanks for such a great production.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for your great comment Philip. We really appreciate that feedback and are delighted that you both enjoyed the video and found it useful. Hopefully things will be under control by October and you will be able to travel to Orkney. Thanks once again.

  • @Professionalmoochers
    @Professionalmoochers Před 3 lety +1

    Stunning video, superbly done!

  • @ivanamarino8736
    @ivanamarino8736 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks guys for another amazing video. I loved it!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Wonderful! Really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and getting in touch.

  • @TheAdventuringFoodie
    @TheAdventuringFoodie Před 3 lety

    Your videos are breathtaking! Thank you for sharing!

  • @WayNorthDrones
    @WayNorthDrones Před 3 lety +1

    Great looking video, we liked it; thank you for sharing

  • @jcascroft
    @jcascroft Před 3 lety +2

    Perfect remedy for lockdown. Thank you.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Always happy to provide some lockdown relief. Thanks very much Jayne.

  • @lexwalker
    @lexwalker Před 3 lety

    This is a beautiful area. Thanks for showing.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching, Lex! It's beautiful indeed. Happy to share some of it.

  • @shirleyscott3107
    @shirleyscott3107 Před 3 lety

    Exceptionally beautiful!

  • @walksinnature4289
    @walksinnature4289 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful footages. This is what one must see.

  • @miszced
    @miszced Před 3 lety +2

    Simply, well done & there's so much there!

  • @GreyGhost.
    @GreyGhost. Před 3 lety

    SUPERBLY presented, wicked footage. Many thanks.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, Paul! Lovely feedback to hear. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Est.2080
    @Est.2080 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, thank you

  • @BAAAASJE
    @BAAAASJE Před 3 lety +2

    Incredible footage!! Been to Scotland on camping trips several times, not been to Orkney yet but that will be next on the list!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it and that it's inspired future Scotland adventures. Enjoy!

  • @kathibezeredi4422
    @kathibezeredi4422 Před 2 lety

    Loving this. I want to go and spend time there

  • @4kleisurelywalks
    @4kleisurelywalks Před 3 lety

    Another great video upload folks! Stunning and very informative videos, great music choices and a wonderful, friendly couple to compliment the videos! Thanks again

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching and appreciating! We're happy you're enjoying the videos, and glad you're finding them useful too. All the best, Kim

  • @davidjones4456
    @davidjones4456 Před 3 lety

    Just discovered your blogs and really are enjoying them. Absolutely love Scotland in all seasons.

  • @MythicShot
    @MythicShot Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. This is great. I hope to get to Orkney someday soon!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks very much! Hopefully you get the chance soon. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time as there's lots to see :)

  • @shwetasingh9460
    @shwetasingh9460 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved the music used in this video and such a beautiful island , would love to visit . Thanks for sharing all the informations .

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much Shweta. We really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment. We would definitely recommend it as part of a wider Scotland trip if you ever get the chance. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks again.

  • @nosystem1098
    @nosystem1098 Před 2 lety

    Simply gorgeous stuff: thank you.

  • @thealderadoshow9331
    @thealderadoshow9331 Před 3 lety

    Really nice video 👌 Easy to sit back, watch and enjoy.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Very glad you enjoyed it and found it relaxing. Cheers for watching, Kim

  • @vanventuresscotland
    @vanventuresscotland Před 3 lety +1

    Beautifully shot and edited. Great showcase for Orkney.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks very much, we're happy to be able to show the place off.

  • @frenkboon9352
    @frenkboon9352 Před 3 lety +1

    Wouwww,,very beautiful and great video ,,thanks for sharing ......

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks a lot Frenk. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for leaving a nice comment.

  • @paulus0109
    @paulus0109 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful video, very informative. One shoot see this before going to Orkney!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much. Beautiful and informative is exactly what we hoped it would be. We really appreciate the feedback, thanks again.

  • @zenpaganwarrior
    @zenpaganwarrior Před 2 lety

    Thanks Kim & Del! Great video. I definitely plan to visit the Orkneys sometime in the future. They look SPECTACULAR! Cheers.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching and appreciating! Hope you make it there some day, such interesting history and beautiful nature there. Cheers! Kim

  • @snowiejames
    @snowiejames Před 3 lety +1

    Subscribed. Instantly. Best CZcams recommendation ever. Congratulations on an amazing video!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Wow! What an amazing response. Well, we're glad CZcams recommended our video. Thanks James!

  • @DianaKazimiera-
    @DianaKazimiera- Před rokem +1

    looks like amazing,really beautiful...endearing, interesting... beautiful composition of space..🕊️It all has so much to tell us people. Great respect

  • @JacobHeldt
    @JacobHeldt Před rokem

    Thnaks for a lovely video!

  • @Andyhelliwellphotography

    wow thanks for sharing

  • @melissaharper5043
    @melissaharper5043 Před 3 lety

    This is so lovely ❤️❤️. Some friends and I took a trip to Orkney back in 2004ish. This brought back so many memories. Thank you ❤️

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching, Melissa! Glad to help bring back those memories. Did you have a favourite spot in Orkney?

  • @evelynconagle3733
    @evelynconagle3733 Před 3 lety

    Thank you great broadcast of a absolutely fantastic place, I hope to be moving to Kirkwall this year

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching, Evelyn! Good luck with the move and your new life on Orkney : )

  • @Handl3412
    @Handl3412 Před 3 lety

    Your Scotland vlogs are some of the best!

  • @cgoodson2010
    @cgoodson2010 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much! Good thing there's public transportation. I am so not used to driving on the left side of the road!!!

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 4 měsíci

      Or sometimes the middle of the road because it's single track 😅! Thanks for watching, are you planning an Orkney trip this year?

  • @EncoreXplorer
    @EncoreXplorer Před 3 lety +1

    Beautifully filmed, very relaxing.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Thanks David, that's much appreciated. Really happy to hear that you found it relaxing.

    • @tonybenneworth8343
      @tonybenneworth8343 Před 3 lety +1

      Know all the words can describe this Video but beautiful thank you very much

  • @Turanic1
    @Turanic1 Před 3 lety

    thanks for this film, Orkney was on my list for some time, going there since it's unexplored , full of excitement

  • @IanTupmanOutdoors
    @IanTupmanOutdoors Před 3 lety +2

    Quality filming and editing and a whole heap of useful information - thank you for sharing. We had to cancel our trip to Orkney and Shetland last June but we rebooked for this June. Fingers are firmly crossed that we'll be able to go. Along with the usual maps and guide books, we'll be taking your film along with us. Thanks again.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +2

      Hi Ian, such a shame that last year's trip got cancelled, definitely fingers crossed for this year working out. It's so nice to hear that our film is up there with your planning resources! We wanted to make something enjoyable to watch, but also useful for others looking to do a similar trip. So, glad to know you've found it helpful! Have a fantastic trip when the time comes, and thank you for watching and appreciating our work. Cheers, Kim.

  • @penrypooch3037
    @penrypooch3037 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this absolute gem. Great for a cold lockdown evening, beautifully shot and really informative. Hopefully we will get there either this or maybe next September 👍

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and getting in touch. Really glad you enjoyed it and also found it useful. Something to keep you going till you can get there yourself. Thanks again.

  • @Dave_Whyte
    @Dave_Whyte Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoyed this! Will definitely use some of your recommendations on a trio to Orkney! Hopefully in late summer 😊.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Great, thank you very much! Hopefully you get the chance the to make that trip this year.

  • @docjeano734
    @docjeano734 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely stunning photography!!! We are booked on Orkney for this September, if I'm able to get there from Boston. Thank you for your videos.....really wonderful.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Really hope your trip can go ahead, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. Thanks for watching and appreciating : )

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 Před 3 lety

    Incredible stuff folks with yet more stunning scenery, full credit on the attention to detail and just great viewing from some special places, a friend of mine has climbed old man of hoy and I still have some images he sent and although climbing isn't my thing I still understand it all, him and his brother usually travel over to Norway each February and climb frozen waterfalls, again some of the images he'll send are amazing.
    Really enjoying the Channel and it's been a real hidden gem so much so I'm reluctant to share it lol, I sent a few videos to my daughter and she's been itching to hire a campervan and here was me thinking she was craving to get back to Ibiza.
    Massive thanks again and I'll take in another upload tomorrow, can't wait!
    Cheers.

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks again, Gary! That gave me the heeby jeebies watching those guys at the top of the Old Man, an amazing feat that I could never tackle myself. I'll stick to some light hiking thanks. Cheers for watching, appreciating, and sharing (even if it's just with close friends and family ; ) ) Kim

  • @tamlyon4435
    @tamlyon4435 Před 3 lety

    Perfect ....I was there with my Trekker mates in 2019 and now can’t wait to return ♥️♥️

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      Cheers Tam! Hope you can make it back sooner rather than later.

  • @samdevries6280
    @samdevries6280 Před 3 lety +1

    I become very curious and tranquil when looking at your nice video😃😃😃, hope to go over there once! 👍🏻

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety

      That's great to hear Sam! Glad our video has had that effect. Hope you get the chance to visit at some point.

  • @kendavies4840
    @kendavies4840 Před 3 lety

    Hi just subscribed to your channel . I love the way you put the film together .no chatter just let the beauty of the scenery and wildness speak for its self . Hope to get a camper an one day and doing the 500 .thank you again ...

    • @GoingTheWholeHogg
      @GoingTheWholeHogg  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the support, Ken! And glad you enjoyed the style of video. A campervan is a dream of ours too, what a great way to travel around!

  • @AliBaba-vv3rb
    @AliBaba-vv3rb Před 3 lety

    Incroyable cette video! :) Merci!