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Visiting The Scottish Island With A Dark History
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
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This time I'm visiting the Scottish island with a dark history. While most visitors to Scotland flock to the famous Isle of Skye, only a 25-minute ferry ride away lies a lesser-known island. This beautiful, wild and rugged island has a rich but somber history shaped by centuries of Gaelic culture and the Highland Clearances.
The Isle of Raasay once had a population of around a thousand, but a series of bad landowners in the 19th century evicted everyone from the fertile south. This forced people to emigrate or make a living in the barren north and nearby islands.
Most of Raasay became a sheep farm, then a sporting estate. The few remaining residents were confined to the north behind a high stone-built wall. Entire villages, including Hallaig were abandoned. It wasn’t until the 1920s that the government and landowners were shamed by land raids and public outcry into allowing resettlement in the south.
In this video, I catch the Calmac Raasay ferry to explore the Isle of Raasay. I visit the Isle of Raasay distillery, the main settlement of Inverarish, the abandoned village of Hallaig, Calum's Road and I hike the wild and rugged north of the island to reach the Raasay bothy.
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So glad that you enjoyed your visit to the isle where my mother was born. Thank you for sharing some of the rich history and culture of this wonderful place.My grandfather was the shoemaker John Macleod. He was born on Rona in 1882 and his wife on the island of Fladda. He represented the Raasay Raiders who reclaimed the land of their ancestors on the south of the island in the 1920s. His croft, which is directly across the road from the distillery, has been passed down through the family and is now owned by one of my cousins. It was lovely to see you taking in the view with your whisky samples as you sat on the bench which is dedicated to my uncle Murdo Macleod. Best wishes🙂
Thanks for writing a comment Callum and sharing about your grandfather and family members. How amazing that your grandfather than part of the Raasay Raiders, you must be very proud! Your uncle's bench is in a lovely spot! ❤
Wow what a great family history! My dad was Ronald so I gave my daughter a 2nd name of Rona. I hope she gets to visit it one day, I might even make it myself! My great gran was a Scot but from the south.
Never been to Scotland but always wanted to.... Scotty in Alabama 😎
The land clearances had a Yang and yang effect. While it may be a dark time in Scottish history, it also moved many Scots to Canada. To create and build a new nation. Even in my home city, you will see so many Scottish names on streets and building. It is often said, England may have conquered Canada, but the Scots ran it and built it.
At a bar in Florida I heard Scottish voices, I was convinced they were not just Scottish but Glaswegian! I Spoke with them and was shocked to hear none of them had ever been to Scotland.
The Bothy tradition is so generous and unselfish.
Bothies are great, I hope people continue to treat them with respect so they continue to exist
One truly knows its a challenging road when the whisky bottles start clinking!
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lol!!
You could hear all the bottles of whiskey clinking together in the back of the van. Lol. that made me laugh out loud. Great video. Watching from Arizona, USA.
Haha oops!
Me too, watching from Arizona.
That was funny, I'm like "bottles of whiskey?" What kind of trip is this? hah! I suppose though, whiskey is a way of life. :)
@@markDbee Scotch whisky, no e.
Congratulations on 100k Ruth, you truly deserve it 😃😇
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Oh my, what a beautiful Island. Thank you so much for sharing, especially for all of us with Scottish heritage who live across the pond. My family came to Canada because of the Highland Clearances and the Irish Potato Famine. My heart and soul always feels like a part of it still resides with my ancestors back home. Slàinte Mhath from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🏴
I’m so pleased to be able to share these places with you in Cape Breton! I must visit there someday. Glad you enjoyed watching and thanks 😊
Great video.
My grandfather Angus MacLeod (Grealin, Skye), used to work at the salmon fishing station at Brochel Castle. Was great to see it!
Look forward to you visiting Skye.
Hi Ruth, I love your videos as a group of us used to visit the Highlands on buses, trains and ferries every year. We actually stayed on Raasay with the ferrymaster's wife who ran a B&B. The night we were there was so windy, he had to phone his colleagues to go and tie the ferry down more securely. Your videos bring back so many wonderful memories of some of my best holidays. Well done.
Ruth, great inspiration as always. Small isles an are now on our list. Thanks to your video. Tip for Skye, it is stunning but overrun. Book a campsite Skye is overrun. Enjoy a good nights sleep and drive to that amazing place for 8am, eat breakfast and explore. Then go back go back to your campsite and have have a dram or 2. That way you see the amazing place Skye is and don’t upset the locals or end up queuing for parking.
Great tip thanks!!
Congratulations on 100k! I've only recently found your videos but I have been watching them non-stop recently. All the places you show us look so amazing to visit and your enthusiasm towards learning about the history of each place you visit is so contagious! I have some family in Scotland so it has been really enjoyable to watch your videos and learn more about the history of where they live too! I have just turned 20 and I have so many places on a list to visit because of these videos! Thank you and congratulations again! I look forward to your next adventures!
I love Ruth’s mini travelogues. A lovely break in the day. Keep going Ruth. There’s lots to see yet.
Thanks so much William!
Those views!!!! Hard to imagine a man in his 50s built that road by hand😮
It’s incredible. I finished reading the book last night and there is so much interesting information about the road in it. Highly recommend the book!
Ruth I have done the isle of sky from Oban on the ferry and done a day trip round the island with calmac. Your videos of high standard and you provide great information and history on places you go and I appreciate the effort you give to help others. So they can go.
Thanks so much Simon, I’m glad to hear the videos are helpful! ❤️
I `m in Kyoto, Japan. I was impressed by the otherworldly nature here. I `d like to take a deep breath, do nothing for a while, and relax in such a great natural environment. Watching your video made me want to go to the temple garden in my city. thanks!
Beautiful Ruth. You take me away from all the troubles and sadness in the world. Love watching your videos. I learn so much about Scotland from them. Take care and thanks for posting.
Thank you 😊
As someone with diagnosed complex PTSD, Panic Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder stemming from alot of childhood trauma and which has now left me on a disability pension, I always look so forward to your vids now Ruth ever since I first discovered your channel 🙂Especially in today's times where there's just so much negativity and hostility in the world and it's shoved down our throats by the media, social media, TV etc. Seriously your videos are like an escape from all that Ruth and a memory of when CZcams really was a community, not big business like it's become now. Don't ever change Ruth ☺
Glad you make time to watch uplifting video documentaries to boost your spirits. PTSD was "invented " to describe what military personnel were going through and "experts" claimed it was only the military that went through this. Then they recognised others go through it. But it was a big breakthrough to realise and acknowledge that there a "complex " forms of PTSD.
We work along with men like Dan Fisher and teach Emotional CPR. He was mute. He had a phd and ended up mute but recovered and went for another phd. So, he's a psychiatrist who does sometimes prescribe meds, but often Emotional CPR is the thing that helps.
We teach "it's not what is wrong with you - but what happened to you."
You are doing the right thing, identifying things that trigger you, and things that give you peace.
I love watching people on narrow boats in the UK. Interesting and relaxing.
Keep loving the child that you were.
@@fusion-music Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to explain all that to me :)
Scottish castles ! I think you should do a series on Scottish castles, that would be amazing. Loving the content by the way Ruth 🙂
Very enjoyable Ruth, your enthusiasm is infectious, I will be looking forward to future vids. Greetings from Victoria, Australia.
Thank you so much for watching in Australia 🇦🇺🙏
I read Mcclean's poem, and it moved with sadness for the displaced Scottish farmers forced from their homes to be replaced for Sheep! What deranged, twisted views of values!!
Ruth, thanks for introducing this master, Scottish poet!!
Blessings
I’ve been learning about Sorley MacLean as well!
@@ruthaisling Hi Scottish, Sis, Ruth, I will study and experience more of Sorley! Your videos are Soo informative!
I shared The Elephant Connections with my Irish/Scottish boyfriend too!
Ruth, I look forward to more of your professional videos!
Have fun, remain vigilant too!
Blessings,
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I was very surprised to hear that the clearances weren't covered in school. Every country has some dark history, but not understanding it prevents us from understanding the context for some current situations, and makes us more vulnerable to making similar mistakes.
Awesome, thank you for your Videos. And i must say they are really High Quality. Very Professional. And the most important is you and how you are, your smile and how you describe everything. Lovely. Take good care, God bless you. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤
Thanks so much for watching the videos from Germany ❤️
As you have said before -- a big part of your adventures is getting out of your comfort zone -- and it's really great that you found that you can do that in many ways right in your own country, to places and histories you were not even aware of. And thank you for taking us along with you! The clearances and the land-owners 'lording' it over those who lived on their lands (could not marry?!?!?) is terrible -- and yes, similar injustices were perpetrated throughout Europe, the Americas and the rest of the world. It's heartening to see that it did not kill of the spirit of the native Raasay people -- who have made the island their home again. Cheers!
Another top-notch video. The beautiful landscape and the sad (but important) history. BUT the story of the islander building the road by hand, by himself. Wow. That is absolutely incredible. I'm sure the book was a good read, too. Looking forward to the next video, as always.
Glad you enjoyed it. It’s a remarkable story and the book is excellent 👍
Wow, Ruth, what a spectacular episode.
The landscape there is beautiful, rugged and wild, and the history is tragic.
Your camera work is excellent, showcasing this amazing island.
Thank you!
Thank you very much!!
Loved the tour of this beautiful land!
Thank you 😊
Thank you Ruth for taking us along this incredibly stunningly beautiful place and views. Enjoyed this one very very much. Hope to visit the place myself one day.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Love all your videos, I need to visit Scotland again soon. 😀
Thank you! Yes, you should! 🏴❤️
Bald&Bankrupt also made a few videos about Scotland. He definitely showed the scotland you never want to go :-) . I am sure Scotland is beautiful, but man does it have some gloomy cities (Glasgow, Aberdeen)
I thank you for taking me on this journey with you
I appreciate you watching, thanks!
A 10 minute walk to the distillery but a 30 minute walk back, afterwards........
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@alunjones2550 Or even a 30 minute walk backwards, after…
1step forward and 2 steps back 😁🏴
I've been on sky but not the island you're on I love these little community islands were there's a local shop all in one and honesty boxes 😊thanks for sharing Ruth ❤
I love the community shops and honesty boxes too! My favourite are the cake ones! ❤️
Thank you for another wonderful and informative video , Ruth. The Highland clearances seem dreadful. I love the way you go to places many people would not think of going to e,g the bothy at the end of a long boggy path. Excellent stuff !
Love the cinematography Ruth! Great video of the beautiful Scottish Isles
Many thanks for the kind comments!
Hi. What a place to clear your mind.
A beautiful vlog once again. Your spirit of adventure and love of Scotland pulls the viewer into your world.
I'm reaching for a single malt. Best wishes Ruth 😎☯️🌱
Thanks! Enjoy your whisky!
"So...I think I might have to drink them later today." Ruth, you are darling! Thanks for another great video! 😂🥰
Haha! I forgot to drink them during filming this video. I’ve drank them now though and they tasted great!
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Had a wonderful day on Raasay last year, the story of Calum’s road is fantastic loved driving it!
I agree, the story is just amazing!
I love seeing the beautiful scenery and also learning so much about local Scottish history! Beautiful video.
Many thanks!
This video pulls my heart strings, as my ancestry is from the Isle of Skye.
It would be incredible to go there, but it is a long ways away from British Columbia, Canada!
You need to plan a trip!!
My friend and her husband are visiting Scotland next month for the first time, their driving from Essex in their campervan, I've suggested she watches your videos for some inspiration ❤
Thank you so much for sharing my videos! I appreciate it!
Loving videos im From South Africa my great grandfather parenths are from Scotland moved here many years just before 1900's my grandmothers parenths on my mums side of family. Love learning about Scotland and history of Scotland.
When we’ve visited Skye, quite a few times, in the past, I’ve looked over to Ramsay and wondered what it was like. I had no idea how beautiful, and quite different, to Skye it is. I do hope your hike back and drive on Calum’s Road back to the south of the island were not too difficult. Thanks for showing us this gorgeous island.
You should go over to Raasay next time! Yes, I made it back ok thanks 🙏
Ruth has such a pleasant and natural way of presenting these videos. Shes easy on the eyes too oh and that accent aswell.
Amazing. Thank you Ruth for your wonderful video.
Thank you so much 😊
Always a pleasure going on a journey with you!
Wow, what a tremendous effort building a road on his own with a pickax and a wheelbarrow! Definitely deserves having the road named after himself.
It’s an incredible thing he did, especially when you see the terrain!
I will visit after I first visit Italy! Scotland is really beautiful!! Blessings
Another stunning gem Ruth.
Thanks for bringing us along.😊😊
Thanks for watching 🙏
Your videos are so interesting and well presented. Keep up the good work of showing the true history of your country, much of which was hidden away from many.
Thank you so much, I’m glad you are enjoying the videos.
Great video, beautiful scenery. It’s lovely to see the untidy abundance of wild flowers and native trees. In my school days (1950s & 60s) the Highland clearances we’re common knowledge but with almost no detail. The bothy is like a less used, slightly simpler version of those in Finland - similar boggy terrain.
It is beautiful and the wild flowers were stunning!!
Your videos make me so Scotland sick, I can't wait to go back.
You need to plan your next trip!
Never been this early, love these videos!
Really appreciate you watching! Thank you! ❤️
You are amazing and so are your videos❤
Thank you so much 😀
Love your videos Ruth. As a Scot living on the north coast I love your content: history, local shops, businesses and honesty boxes, local sights and bothies. I also love your info on staying places and your ethical approach to camping in your van. Keep the videos coming, they're great. 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Have had the joy and pleasure of visiting Raasay twice over the last few years and very much enjoyed your video, Ruth. "Got around" the island on hired push bikes (which literally means pushing the bike up the many inclines on the isle's few roads and then rolling down their other side). But, as you said, there are just stunning views around every corner on both the eastern and western sides of the island. The views across to Skye are iconic, especially when the Cuilin HIlls are half covered in cloud. Great to hear your promotion of the book about "Calum's Road" - it's an amazing story of determination and the struggle of one individual against an out-of-touch bureaucracy in the form of a couldn't-care-less local council. I found your scenes from the eastern side of the island fascinating as we couldn't get the bikes along that track you were following. And making it up to the bothy in the island's north - across the peat bogs - must have been a great hike. Well done. FInally, your visit to the distillery was probably a tad too short for my liking, but definitely belongs to a day out on Raasay. Their whisky is coming ahead in leaps and bounds. It's just great to see how many young island folk are being encouraged to live and work on Raasay (with jobs at the distillery) rather than leave for the mainland, as was the practice for much of the postwar period of the 20th century. They're bringing life back to the isle and keeping its distinctive culture alive and kicking. Cheers.
Hi Ruth it’s only me Louise - as usual I’m waiting for medication so I haven’t watched your blog/video yet - I’ve hope you’ve had a good week and or enjoying the weekend ~ your content is absolutely great that’s one place. I’ve never visited Scotland but as I watch you every week I feel as though I’m seeing places I can only imagine - have a great week. Thanks for all your hard work once again in putting up all these vlogs/videos it really is much appreciated - sending loads of love and loads of hugs as always ~ Xxx Xxx
Thank you Louise, I hope you enjoy the video!
Your other option for getting to Skye is the community operated Glenelg turntable ferry. It’s not the fastest or cheapest way to get there, but it’s unique as the last manually operated turntable ferry in Scotland.
Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!
Definitely worth doing, especially on a sunny day! And don't forget the lovely coffee shop just before you reach the ferry!
It's the last manually-operated turntable car ferry in the world.
This is an excellent video! Tastefully done and well researched. I was fortunate enough to take my wife and two children to Skye and Raasay last summer. Rassay is the home of my grandmother’s ancestors who were cleared out in 1830. Arriving on Raasay was like a spiritual homecoming. And while we spent the better part of a day there, I feel like you saw a lot more! I can’t wait to go back someday. Great job with your videos and drone footage. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
The island is beautiful and looked like you had the whole place to yourself. The bothy was very well maintained and clean, except for the hole in the roof of course. Thanks for sharing.
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It's very difficult to describe how enjoyable your videos are. Naturally, sadness ensues that you "have' to drink the whisky. Your presentation is wonderful. Thanks so much!!!
Thanks so much, really nice to hear you are enjoying the videos! Those whiskies were good!
@@ruthaisling I'm jealous; I live in a desert and whisky is quite dear. The green scenery is lovely and it truly is enhanced by your presentation.
The scenery in the islands is amazing! Some of the scenery reminds me of when I lived in Southeast Alaska. The big difference is SE Alaska had much more trees.
Thank you for sharing . What an anazing video , James
Glad you enjoyed it James. Thank you 🙏
This is my first visit to your channel and its been a delight to see the country of my ancestors My people ( MacDonalds and MacDuffies) are from the isles of Skye and Colonsay they were allies and kin of Angus Og and the McDonald clan for centuries . I see now why my love of the sea and mountains are in my blood ! Thank you for this wonderful video ! A beautiful place and a wonderful lady showing me my ancestral home ! Tysvm ! 💛💯
I’m so glad you found the channel and hope you enjoy the other videos of Scotland 🏴 thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing. Raasay looks great, and you certainly got nice weather.
I got super weather 👍☀️ glad you enjoyed it.
Everytime I watch your videos I feel like jumping on a plane and heading straight for Scotland.
Your narration is clear and very informative.
You are also extremely beautiful and your smile is so awesome.
You are indeed a very brave girl going to places I would give it a second thought.
Keep doing these splendid videos and do take care and stay safe.❤
Thank you 🙏
EXCELLENT EDITING. ⚘ I so like how your audio often layers a second or two before the visuals as you change areas or thoughts. The scenery is breathtaking, achingly beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing us along!
Thank you for the feedback
This has been great to be transported to the Isle of Raasay, where I've never ventured myself. Superbly commented on with the accompanying scenic clips along the way. I too was fascinated by the road Calum built and the sheer magnitude of the project this brave soul devoted many years to labouring at. Remarkable to think back on past centuries when this unfashionably rugged island was populated by hundreds of residents dotted all the length of Raasay. Thanks for using van, drone andboots. Well done for combining geography, history and curiosity to bring out this grand flavour of Raasay. The scenic atmosphere of the north west coast of Scotland is unrivalled in my opinion. Great, clear commentary!
Thank you so much for your kind comments! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊
Thanks Ruth. Some of the places we haven't seen since the great Tom Weir visited, he was one of my sisters lecturers at uni. Yes David Hayman did a great job, time limited and with all the pressure that television brings.
I watched his video on the isle of muck, very interesting
Thank you so much for showing "God's own country" the way you do, presenting discoveries with your bright smiley red lipped face. Watching the scenery, I guess that those living here were as rugged as the surrounding nature.
I’m a cheesemaker in SE Wisconsin, I learned to make cheese in Plockton and while I was there I walked across the bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh to Kyle Leakin on Skye. Its a bonnie walk, you should add that to your repertoire
Hi Ruthie 🤗🤗🤗 thanx for lovely contents, thanx for the beautiful smiles too 😀, love and hugs from South Africa ❤❤❤
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for posting this video about Raasay Island. When I saw the title I thought something bad happened from the locals, but what happened was by the Sassanachs (typical). The beauty of Scotland is remarkable, and follow another wonderful Scot who does metal detecting near Perthshire. He's on holiday on Barra Island, and the scenes are remarkable. The water looks aquamarine like the Caribbean , however as John said, the water is 10 C degrees (too cold for a dip in the water.
I just love Scotland so much. I'm actually originally from Newcastle upon Tyne, but I've lived in the U.S. since 1985. I miss visiting Scotland during the summer, so I do it via videos like yours.
Slainte mhath!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos!! The sea is cold but very refreshing for a swim 🏊♀️ 🥶
This is the first of your videos I've seen. I so enjoyed exploring the island with you. I'm American but have been to Scotland 7x and a few to the Isle of Skye amongst others. This island is so remote, you never pass another car on the road or another person walking. It is a fascinating place. Beautiful, lonely, mysterious. You don't seem bothered doing hikes on your own so it must be safe. Though if you needed help that might be an issue. Better I watch you! PS Your skin is so luminous, really lovely.
Thank you 😊
Great views, great story and great video as always, thank you Ruth . Wow 10 years building the road, that is some achievement. The clan McCloud is that Conor and Ducan McClouds Family from the movie Highlander 😂
Thanks Irwin! The story about the road is so interesting!
@@ruthaisling yes it’s amazing what he did and how dedicated he was building it , looking forward to hearing more stories and seeing your adventures. Great channel, thank you.
That IS Connor and Duncan’s clan - believe they used the traditional spelling (MacLeod) - I immediately thought of Highlander, too 😎👍😁!
Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely video. Am a fan of Sorley MacLean. A very inspiring place for a poet to grow up and develop his art.
It’s a stunning place 😍 I loved it!
Such an enjoyable and comforting video, I didn't want it to end!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
I enjoyed your video. I just happened on it. My paternal grandfather immigrated to the US when he was 12 years old. He was originally from Shotts. I’m sure I will enjoy more of your videos in the future as I am very interested in Scotland. Thank you!
Another gorgeous island Ruth. Stunning views in all directions.
It really is!
Thnx for taking me on a great trip Ruth. 2 years ago i was on Sky photographing Raasay. So the episode is special. About Sky: what they say is true, it’s so busey with tourists. Beïng, just like you a bit of a loner, i didn’t liked it at all! Best is to go in low season. For i was goïng first week in september, and i thaught it was low season, it is better to go a bit later in the year, or very early offcourse. Once again, keep up the good work.
Lovely video , thank you so much for the work you put in to bring such pleasure to others
It's my pleasure! 😊
Hi Ruth Very much enjoyed your video to Skye and Raasay, we nearly retired to Skye some years ago but unfortunately is was not going to be practical.We also considered Southern Scotland. On one of our trips to Skye we went over to Raasay for the night in a B and B as it was the only place available. Our evening meal was duly served up and I had already said I did not want fish, well I got it and potatoes that were inedible. My wife could not eat her fish and potatoes. Fortunately the Raasay Hotel was open and we managed to get crisps,peanuts and whisky. The ferry at Glenelg is also one of my favourites including the road to get to it. What an experience! Regards Crawford
Another great adventure Ruth and thank you so much for sharing...that bothy looks like a great destination and an even better place to enjoy some of that whiskey and an evening of guitar playing...such fun....keep up the fabulous adventures!
Thanks for watching!
@@ruthaisling You're most welcome my friend...Scotland is very much like where I live in the islands of the Pacific Northwest...except we don't have a bothy, but we do have whiskey, ha....take care :)
I've watched a few of your videos now in the last few months and I've definitely warmed to them,, the ferry crossing vids were great I no you have done a few showing the cabins and everything on board really good and informative and most of all you come across like a really lovely person 👍❤️🏴😁
Glad you like them! Thanks for the kind comments 🙏
Got to say Ruth, you have beautiful skin. Tight, taught and like alabaster. Quite lovely. Must be the Scottish water, or the Scottish whisky ! No jokes this time Ruth. Peace. X
I visited the outer Hebrides back in 1978 and learned all about the clearances. I was shocked that an owner would clear his land because he did not want to see a house from his manor. During the clearances the owner would hire a boat to take all the people to Canada. I do not know all the details about how they did this. Did the owner on clearing the island hire a boat and load all onto it and ship them to Canada or elsewhere?
I also learned that these islands were not easy to live on. I was there on a lonely two week bicycle trip and ran into horrible storms and heavy rain in late September of that year. I remember south Uist, north Uist and Benbecula with fondness. I met a couple on the ferry over and they invited me to stay at their Black House. It had stones hanging on the sides to keep the roof on during heavy weather.
Your video brings back memories of that trip like I took it yesterday. I remember the barren land and the narrow road that seemed to lead to the hidden hill beyond on which there were few homes nested in the land of their ancestors. At night in my tent I thought I could hear the cries of those who left along time ago but still hung around. This land was not empty because of war, famine, but because of human greed. When back on my bike I was swollen up into the beautiful green and rock that surrounded me. I feel all this when I am looking at your video while sitting here in Daejeon, South Korea. Thanks for sharing and reminding me of an event of so many years ago.
You are a brave and strong woman, Ruth. And... I share your love of the Bluetti AC200 Max!
Some of us Americans are Americans because of the clearances. But, Scotland still has a place in our hearts.
Thank you!!
I feel as though I am really experiencing Scotland as I watch your videos. Have always wanted to travel there. At 67 I doubt I’ll ever get the chance. You skillfully capture the beauty of the landscape. The scenery is mesmerizing. Thanks again.
Enjoyed the Journey. The trip was fabulous. I am part Scottish; my grandfather was Studdard McGaha. I greatly appreciate my heritage 😊 Carry on, well done !🎉
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Iv been in australia 40 years ish. this is a memory trip for me i crewed on a prawn trawler way back when, we came down the coast as far as Oban chasing a reasonable price for our catch. seeing the west coast from the sea produced unforgetable memories.
Thankyou.
I’m glad you have those memories. Thank you for watching 🙏
I just had an air bnb for 10 days in the MerchantCity.
I loved the little cafe for a quick sausage roll right outside the door of our flat each day,.I climbed up the hill then the 246 steps up the Wallace Monument...your turn now❤
Oh lovely! Was that Greggs at Merchant city?
It was so interesting to watch your latest video Ruth. 30 years ago the Isle of Raasay hotel was for sale. My parents and I had a hotel in the highlands at that time and we went to view the Isle of Raasay. It was quite something to see it again and the wonderful distillery which is now on the property. Thank you for continuing to take me on trips down memory lane. It is always a treat to check your stash of whiskies 😊
Haha.. the stash! Thanks for watching 🙏
What an adventure. Thanks for the beautiful views and the history. I’ve ordered Calum’s Road. I love the old stories of amazing people.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the book and the remarkable story.
Thank you, from one Celt to another. Diolch in Cymraeg! Muchly appreciate your travel stories.
Hi Ruth, sorry to have been away for so long. Finally catching up, now. Thanks for all you do!
Welcome back!
Ruth-great video! As an American of Scottish ancestry, I've always been fascinated by the islands. as well as the Highlands Plus, the story of Scotland's relationship with England is not well known or understood in the US. Thanks for sharing this information. If you ever need a husband to homestead with you on a Scottish isle or in the Highlands, let me know, LOL!
Your content is a compelling exploration of history, culture, and the human experience. Each video delves into intriguing narratives, offering viewers a deeper understanding of places and their stories. Your thoughtful approach and storytelling skills transport us to new perspectives, making each visit to historical sites a journey of discovery and reflection. And I am Floating Village Life
Congratulations on 100k Ruth, so well deserved .. .. love Jan and John xx
Thanks Jan and John!
Hello Ruth, I want to say Thank You for educating me on Scottish history and culture. You spend a lot of time researching before your travels which is obvious. I live in Canada and hope to visit Scotland.
Thank you so much Patricia!
Epic video, I would never have considered Rasay as somewhere to visit, but I was completely wrong.
Thanks for watching Ian!
Ruth. Another wonderful blog. Never been to the island but you taking me there wants me to go there as well as a stay at the Bothy. You are right everyone seems to go to Skye.
When on the tops of the Munro’s on Skye you can see all the islands and it’s very breathtaking.
Thanks again and stay safe.
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yes, Skye gets incredibly busy and Raasay is so peaceful.
Calum’s Road is an amazing achievement 🤩, and Raasay looks exactly like “what I expect Scotland to look like” ❤️, including the gray, rainy skies ❤!
I had never heard of The Clearances 😢 - sadly, that happened on an even bigger scale to the Native Americans 😢, in the 19th century.
Should have picked up a bottle of Drambuie ❤️ when you were on Skye - I have a 3/4-litre bottle of it in my liquor cabinet 🤩👍❤️.
I’ll definitely need to give Drambuie a try next time I’m on Skye!
@@ruthaislingreally? Never have had Drambuie 😮? You are in for a treat - made with Chivas Regal and heather-honey ❤️!
Believed to have been Bonnie Prince Charlie’s personal recipe that he gave to the MacKinnons as a thank you for hiding him out, after the failure of the attempted revolution of 1745 🤩👍!