We Begin Refurbishing our 1840s Tiny Cottage on the Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland - Ep10

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • Willie, Sarah and their dog, Jack Spaniels, continue their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to 'Live The Skye Life'!
    In this episode, the 'Skye Lifers' start the renovations of their stone-built outbuilding, or byre, which was probably used well over a century ago to house livestock on the cottage croft.
    In this week's art section, see Sarah take on a challenging art work, as she paints one of the semi-wild Highland ponies that roam free in the glen!
    Plus, strap yourselves in for the bumpy ride that is 'Jack Cam'!!
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  • @livingtheskyelife
    @livingtheskyelife  Před rokem +54

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    Thanks and we will see you in the next video!
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  • @CuriousCalligrapher
    @CuriousCalligrapher Před rokem +30

    Jack cam was like experiencing his joy at being outside for a run and little splash! Pure joy!

  • @christine3358
    @christine3358 Před rokem +39

    Sarah, your artwork is spectacular!

  • @mandywhitton
    @mandywhitton Před rokem +5

    Welcome to see you back xxxxx I will be here xxx

  • @mazaik2
    @mazaik2 Před rokem +7

    I love Jack Cam, that's crazy!

    • @livingtheskyelife
      @livingtheskyelife  Před rokem +1

      Haha! We couldn’t even share half the amount of crazy footage or you’d all be getting motion sickness 😅

  • @BrendaJBarNett
    @BrendaJBarNett Před rokem +6

    ❤ the wag cam!

  • @aliencat11
    @aliencat11 Před rokem +11

    I'm dreaming of Skye. Its so beautiful there!

  • @justlinda3711
    @justlinda3711 Před rokem +17

    P.S. Sarah, you have such talent, your paintings are quite lovely.

  • @susannelambdin6399
    @susannelambdin6399 Před rokem +50

    I love what you’ve drawn. Beautiful. You’re so talented. It’s so relaxing to watch you both in your little home on Skye - and Jack is a delight!

  • @juliemcleod1119
    @juliemcleod1119 Před rokem +5

    The Jack cam, reminded me of riding a hair horse 😁😂. Loved it.😍

  • @kimberlymolitor354
    @kimberlymolitor354 Před rokem +37

    Great job on the wood store! So nice to see you reused materials at hand! That was just the way my farmer grandfather did! He recycled before it was ever cool to do so!! Sarah, you painting was terrific!! You are so talented !!!!🥰🥰🥰

  • @tammaragill9347
    @tammaragill9347 Před rokem +8

    Great job Willie. The Jack Cam was a fun touch! As always Sarah your talent for painting blows my mind. I very much look forward to my FAVORITE Skye TY'ers each Sunday. I'm sure glad I can watch your cold snowy weather from the comfort of my sunny Florida home 😁❤

  • @theresarowe1656
    @theresarowe1656 Před rokem +5

    ❤❤❤

  • @juliedouglas2888
    @juliedouglas2888 Před rokem +4

    Love the Jack cam.

  • @justlinda3711
    @justlinda3711 Před rokem +8

    Love the Jack Cam and that is how I feel when I see the ocean, grin. Wow on your winter/snow and cold weather. No snow or cold here in Florida, come on over, guys. Have a great week.

  • @christinesmith7391
    @christinesmith7391 Před rokem +29

    You’re doing so well, ticking all those jobs off your list! Log store looks like it’s always been there. Another beautiful painting from Sarah and Jack cam made me laugh! Great video. 😊

  • @kolonjikunjufu1564
    @kolonjikunjufu1564 Před rokem +13

    Another brilliant episode, particularly like the Sarah drawing segment her talking through her process thank you…

  • @susangerber9869
    @susangerber9869 Před rokem +5

    The painting of the pony is beautiful.

  • @BellaSue70
    @BellaSue70 Před rokem +13

    Lovely to see the progression of the byre and how you are transforming it. Loved Jack Spaniels cam and watching his helicopter tail going, he’s so happy. Your horse was beautiful Sarah and Willies music is so calming and relaxing, just love your channel 🥰

  • @charlotteanddavestorey6553

    Your cottage is gorgeous at the best of times but in the snow it looks absolutely stunning . What a slice of heaven you live in and around .

  • @abqresident4461
    @abqresident4461 Před rokem +4

    You make me smile. Thank you.

  • @johnclark2333
    @johnclark2333 Před rokem +19

    Hi folks Jack here, whilst am eternally grateful for Willie and Sarah for bringing me here, I think we all know who the star of the show is.
    So a big paws up for renaming the channel "Living the Spaniel Life"

    • @woodyjenny6353
      @woodyjenny6353 Před rokem +3

      🤣😂 nice one John,yep I agree, you gotta know when to step aside !

    • @Dingle1234
      @Dingle1234 Před rokem +1

      @@woodyjenny6353 He should get a cut for doing the wags at least!

    • @chrisberry9017
      @chrisberry9017 Před rokem +1

      His joy of life would cheer anyone - what a star!

    • @woodyjenny6353
      @woodyjenny6353 Před rokem

      🐾🐾 just checking up with you Jack Spaniels,@livingtheskyelife that in the editing, your titled and right position, has been granted and put in place? Big up for those loving,creative, bright, positive humans of yours though, their Spirits bring laughter and fun to us all.

  • @pennykaiser6667
    @pennykaiser6667 Před rokem +8

    I love the horse painting and enjoyed the Jack cam. ❤

  • @LittleChena
    @LittleChena Před rokem +6

    Im a long term YT watcher!
    For many years I try to find entertaining channels.
    Yours is my favorite one!
    Every Sunday I make time, have a coffee and enjoy your videos.
    What a treasure!
    Love Skye, the weather and your little house.
    But more important the content is absolutely lovely!
    Sarah’s paintings and Will’s music is food for the soul.
    I can’t wait for spring and all the change that comes with it.
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share parts of your life!
    Greetings from Alaska.

  • @rantmaker6427
    @rantmaker6427 Před rokem +4

    Hello the dream team from a snowy Forfar think Jack Spaniel’s filming is second to none as they say

  • @deegee1256
    @deegee1256 Před rokem +6

    Love the Jack Cam 😂😂

    • @livingtheskyelife
      @livingtheskyelife  Před rokem

      Thanks!! We had over 40 mins of footage but it was just too crazy 😝

  • @stuc734
    @stuc734 Před rokem +8

    Your videos are a wee breath of fresh air on a Sunday evening and transport your subscribers to another slightly less complicated place for at least a half hour every week. Keep up the excellent work 👏

  • @franward-jones7496
    @franward-jones7496 Před rokem +6

    It always feels so much more satisfying when you do it yourself.

  • @clarebailey9803
    @clarebailey9803 Před rokem +8

    I love watching every thing about you both and jack thank you for letting us follow your new life in Skye.briliant❤

  • @gracieloohoo9738
    @gracieloohoo9738 Před rokem +9

    Your paintings are beautiful. I love watching you bring them to life ❤️ Both you & Willie are so incredibly talented.

  • @acerone10
    @acerone10 Před rokem

    Yes, yes. Love Jack Cam. Great job, Willie. Beautiful horse, Sarah.

  • @debicampbell9009
    @debicampbell9009 Před rokem +16

    Loved the Jack cam footage. I just lost my own dog and watching Jack made my heart happy. ❤️

  • @jillychandler
    @jillychandler Před rokem +14

    What a fabulous pictue Sarah, and I love the background music by Will. Jack Spaniels is carrying on living his best life. Will is making wonderful progress on things at your home. I love you guys. Love and hugs from Jilly & Madge the rescue greyhound, in Devon, England. xxx

  • @carolburns8667
    @carolburns8667 Před rokem +8

    Totally enjoyed the process, thanks for Jacks view of things.

  • @kathyprime5430
    @kathyprime5430 Před rokem

    Also I just beamed with joy watching Jack living his best life

  • @59tante
    @59tante Před rokem +4

    Sarah....brilliant

  • @LorraineinAustralia
    @LorraineinAustralia Před rokem

    Hi Guys, my great grandmother Sarah left Skye in the early 1840s and sailed off into the unknown…… Australia.. imagine that!
    I feel such a connection to where you are. I’m now 70, and my grandfather was 75 when I was born. He was her youngest child.
    Gracious.. cheers for showing your home, and the area around.
    I was talking to a Dr recently who told me I had Scottish skin.. yup freckled and worn in the Australian sun.
    Cheers and keep sending your beautiful videos.
    Love from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Janetjones.
    @Janetjones. Před rokem +2

    What a beautiful place to live 😊

  • @wanderingyeti2250
    @wanderingyeti2250 Před rokem

    Absolutely LOVE the Jack cam and all the little noises that his feet make!

  • @ae-hv9kc
    @ae-hv9kc Před rokem

    I think the pony painting is really lovely and shows the personality of the pony very well! Love it!

  • @chucks_88
    @chucks_88 Před 10 měsíci

    Oh my, that painting of that horse was simply stunning, ☺

  • @helenelliott1569
    @helenelliott1569 Před rokem +5

    Loving the Jack cam 😊 such a happy doggo, he really is living his best life.

  • @JJ-qu2xg
    @JJ-qu2xg Před rokem +8

    Great progress, loved the Jack cam .

  • @sarahinscotland
    @sarahinscotland Před rokem +6

    How exciting!! I don’t know what it is about reno/building videos..just so satisfying!!

  • @janmccann8081
    @janmccann8081 Před rokem +7

    I always look forward to your videos. Good work with the byre and the wood store! Your adventure kindles very fond memories for me when i was a youngster in the mountains of Wales. I was always out and about during the day, no matter what the weather was like! Tinkering with bits of wood, taking long walks, getting home when i was hungry. Happy times! Wish i could do it all again. Very best wishes from Devon.

  • @stuartjgarland
    @stuartjgarland Před rokem +11

    Great to see progress on the wood store and byre. Insulation is going to be a challenge, it is an extra cost but I think a wooden floor may give you a little more comfort and warmth from the elements of a cold concrete floor. Best of luck with everything, really enjoying the videos, keep up the good work

    • @livingtheskyelife
      @livingtheskyelife  Před rokem +2

      Thanks Stuart - yes we are about to start construction on the Byre, shorty after the shed construction, which begins tomorrow. An insulated wooden floor is the first part of the build, along with a fully insulated wooden internal structure. Glad you're enjoying watching! 🙂

  • @hazel3564
    @hazel3564 Před rokem +6

    Such hard workers! You truly are pioneers. Jack as always is adorable!

  • @janetsarlo8976
    @janetsarlo8976 Před rokem +3

    Sarah, your horse picture is Gorgeous!!

    • @jeffersonmorant215
      @jeffersonmorant215 Před rokem

      Hello Janet, how are you doing and
      how is the weather over there ?

  • @rnmike1569
    @rnmike1569 Před rokem +1

    Hi friends,
    My family and I visited Scotland last year (March) and we were lucky enough to visit Skye. We stayed in Luib, hiked the Fairy Pools, visited Portree, and we loved every minute of it. We loved it so much so, that we are coming back next May. We follow your channel, and love seeing all of your adventures, the beautiful area, and Jack of course. Keep the videos coming. We can’t wait to come back! 13 months and counting.
    We also have 3 of Sara’s prints proudly hanging in our home.
    P.S. We live in the U.S., Southern California in a city called Temecula. It’s wine country, just north of San Diego😊

  • @aliceaustin3603
    @aliceaustin3603 Před rokem +9

    I enjoyed Jack's view. Love the sound of his feet going through the water. (You can tell I love dogs!) Sarah, you are a wonderful artist. Everything you touch comes out so real looking! Willie, I love your background music. Big difference with the "Fluffy".

  • @skcamerican
    @skcamerican Před rokem

    Yes, add Jack as third cameraman. Lol. What a maniac! I have a new appreciation for screws and bolts. Good thing you two are young and strong.

  • @deidrespencer5467
    @deidrespencer5467 Před rokem

    Love the "Thor" hammer, Willie! Sarah, you are sooo gifted! Loved the Wag Cam, too. Great video, guys. 👏👌😊🇦🇺

  • @mandywhitton
    @mandywhitton Před rokem +2

    Love love ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love it xxxx Well Done

  • @terrimckeighen7154
    @terrimckeighen7154 Před rokem

    Firstly, Jack cam s adorable! Love when his ears were flapping! Great job on the wood store. I loved seeing the old finds in the byrn. I loved the old door, the map, and that other wood with the writing on it. The difference in the sound quality is night and day! Lastly, Sarah, that horse is stunning! Great great job! Love watching you all!

  • @stevenwoodman1032
    @stevenwoodman1032 Před 11 měsíci

    10 episodes binge over the weekend. What a stunning place.

  • @iansuehooper7542
    @iansuehooper7542 Před rokem

    Lovely painting Sarah, you have captured the horse’s facial expression beautifully. Fun time with Jack and his Jackcam. Good luck with the Reno Willie.

  • @kaynami7312
    @kaynami7312 Před rokem

    Thanks Willie for sharing the the wood store build. Jack cam is a neat look at life from his level, and what an active life. Sarah, your painting of the Scottish horse is beautiful. :)

  • @jahmasin
    @jahmasin Před rokem

    Beautiful painting!
    Love the Jack Pro!
    Thanks for letting us share your beautiful life together.

  • @amongstthefynbos6790
    @amongstthefynbos6790 Před rokem

    Absolutely a stunning 🐎 painting! And Willie, you can be proud of your log store!

  • @margaretbacon7874
    @margaretbacon7874 Před rokem +5

    The horse is beautiful 💚👍

  • @jenniferweaver9339
    @jenniferweaver9339 Před rokem

    Loved watching the drawing of the pony come to life. Many thanks!

  • @sharonvantroyen9686
    @sharonvantroyen9686 Před rokem

    The three of you make me feel absolutely lazy! The byte will be lovely, I’m sure, when it’s finished. A lovely place to work in. I loved the Jack cam! Sarah, your art is amazing! The horse looks like it could walk right off the paper. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home on Skye.

  • @sailormarttiki3197
    @sailormarttiki3197 Před rokem

    Fascinating to watch Sarah painting

  • @JeanStAubin-nl9uo
    @JeanStAubin-nl9uo Před rokem +3

    Whew! I'm tired just watching you. Lots of work. 😴That byre is really going to look nice. I can think of many uses for that building. Love the stone. Nice pony painting Sarah. Such a fun series to watch. Thanks guys!

  • @barbaradionne7768
    @barbaradionne7768 Před rokem

    Beautiful drawing! Thanks for letting us watch you create it. 🇨🇦❤️😊

  • @josiesmith850
    @josiesmith850 Před rokem +2

    Jack cam rocks! 🥰

  • @lynnegibbs6735
    @lynnegibbs6735 Před rokem +5

    Sarah, your horse is fantastic. Willie, dont feel left out the wood store is very good too. I liked Jack Spaniels cam a very interesting perspective.
    Curious to see the Byre progress - was that a very small door/window at the back. What would have been the use?
    When you said supper, was hoping you were going to treat us to a receipe. May be next time. 😀

    • @livingtheskyelife
      @livingtheskyelife  Před rokem +1

      Thanks - we think the small window would've been for ventilation. The byre would've housed several animals...

  • @lizgillies3564
    @lizgillies3564 Před rokem

    Hey Willie Sarah and Jack spaniels. More snow ❄️ this is the most snow we have had in a long time. Enjoyed Jack spaniels input 👌👌♥️. Well done with all your hard work and effort clearing the barn . You guys will have your own spaces soon 👌👌take care and stay safe 👌

  • @melike1984
    @melike1984 Před rokem +4

    Jack is so happy running around, your painting of the horse is stunning, and the byre is coming along a treat.

  • @JR-kz2xn
    @JR-kz2xn Před rokem

    So much talent in that little cottage in the Isle of Skye!!

  • @fionahanson5522
    @fionahanson5522 Před rokem +7

    Any wood you cannot reuse will burn in your log burner

    • @livingtheskyelife
      @livingtheskyelife  Před rokem +1

      Yes, we just burned the pieces that were a bit smelly from mould and rot outdoors - and some parts that were jammed with old rusty nails.

  • @cydmack4074
    @cydmack4074 Před rokem

    The pony is absolutely beautiful, thank you for trusting your skills. 💕💕💕

  • @sallya.2412
    @sallya.2412 Před rokem

    I was laughing at seeing the camera on Jack from front and behind view. Lots of bouncing around. I think Willie has done a good job in dismantling the timbers in the byer and making the wood storage place. Can't wait to see how you finish the byer. Sarah, that painting of pony turned out incredible, very well done. Good job you guys.

  • @irmavanderkruis8835
    @irmavanderkruis8835 Před rokem

    Thank you both for taking us along on your adventures.

  • @melissadriver7615
    @melissadriver7615 Před rokem

    I just had to say that that picture of the pony was absolutely breathtaking! I live in the USA and we don’t have ponies like that. Really enjoyed watching you paint it and great job on the wood storage and work in the buyer.

  • @oges74
    @oges74 Před rokem

    Great to see the conversion of the byre starting, and Sarah love the painting of the highland pony

  • @noraleestone2859
    @noraleestone2859 Před rokem

    12:30 I LOVE the Jack cam! 😍🥰😘😁

  • @carolinewignall9086
    @carolinewignall9086 Před rokem

    Oh my! That drawing of the Highland pony is superb. Your so talented , I was mesmerised watching it come to life. 😊

  • @bgbaltuth
    @bgbaltuth Před rokem

    Sarah, the horse is lovely and Willie the mike works great. Thank you Love Jack! thank you

  • @ginacrusco234
    @ginacrusco234 Před rokem

    The white horse painting is magnificent. Thanks for showing your process. It's fun to see work on the byre conversation begin! And great log store. Jack Cam: hilarious.

  • @sadielevens1144
    @sadielevens1144 Před rokem

    I love the Jack Cam! The painting is great! Lots of hard work but job well done Willie!

  • @suerussell497
    @suerussell497 Před rokem

    Your art is gorgeous! How beautiful this horse’s face is steals my heart.

  • @Teenibash1969
    @Teenibash1969 Před rokem

    Guys I work with the ambulance service and a controller of the air ambulance. I’m loving following your films. Skye is beautiful, and I love your cottage. Please stay safe and enjoy your adventure. ❤

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce Před rokem +4

    The Byrd is looking awesome. Sarah, the pony painting is beautiful. The new wind fluffy works really well! You are doing an amazing job on your property.

  • @Cariad247
    @Cariad247 Před rokem

    Your videos are entertaining but most importantly replenishing. It's like experiencing calm in an otherwise crazy world, soothing and therapy for the soul. Thank you.

  • @katiakatia54
    @katiakatia54 Před rokem

    💏 You two are adorable❣ I'm in Sacramento Ca. living my dream through the three of you.
    It's a blessing to still be alive as I've been fighting Triple Negative breast cancer for 5 years.
    I've been married for 45yrs and counting. My husband Chris creates old school comic books and I draw as well as paint when I can. Ok, come on, time for a group hug. 🤗🤗🤗🐕‍🦺 I pray for many blessings as you journey together through this life called home. Thank you so much for all that you do. 🙏🏽🥰🙏🏽 🥰🙏🏽 🤗

  • @judithclow1596
    @judithclow1596 Před rokem

    Thank you for painting the beautiful horse. I have been hoping you would do so since I first saw him. Your painting is beautiful.
    I would like to see the cam on Jack sometime when you are going up one of the mountains on your adventures.
    Good luck with the remodeling, I'll be watching.
    See you next week.

  • @joanneash3305
    @joanneash3305 Před rokem

    Oh my word! Listen to Jack’s feet go just a mile a minute. Loved the wiggle bum. He’s just so cute and full of energy.

  • @melaniehoshall6942
    @melaniehoshall6942 Před rokem

    Absolutely take Jack on as your third camera fur-person! I loved the wag cam, too!

  • @ClairesCraftyCorner
    @ClairesCraftyCorner Před rokem +1

    Love Jack Cam 🤩🤩🤩 he has the best life ... so much in one video so I won't leave an essay .. the log store looks fantastic the whole place looks incredible in the snow 🙌🙌 love the bloopers 🤣🤣

  • @mars2100
    @mars2100 Před rokem

    You are both so talented, 11 hours on that lovely picture, of course Jack Spaniels being the star of the show.

  • @evernight_1104
    @evernight_1104 Před rokem

    Awww love 'JackCam', gorgeous boy 🐾💜

  • @katana164
    @katana164 Před rokem

    Terrific repurposing of the old timber to make your wood store Willie. Love the painting you drew Sarah, gorgeous horse. Jack you're just full of beans and cute. I just loved the video, thank you for sharing. ❤

  • @marllyburnett4433
    @marllyburnett4433 Před rokem

    Excellent fun as always. Well done for such a mammoth hard job so far with the Byre, and Sarah, your pony painting was truly alive! Lovely camera work from Jack and beautiful music too. Thank you for such a taste of Scotland xx

  • @terry-1
    @terry-1 Před rokem +6

    Interesting vid, thankyou for taking us along, what a great future work space, your byre is called a barn in the States. Now I have a new word from your neck of the world.

    • @janetmackinnon3411
      @janetmackinnon3411 Před rokem

      To be clearer, a byre is for cattle, and a barn is for general storage--often of hay.

    • @livingtheskyelife
      @livingtheskyelife  Před rokem

      Thanks Terry! Yes, we have barns here too, but they tend to be much larger farm buildings whereas byres are for individual homesteads and traditionally used for livestock, as Janet has said 😊

  • @paulaadams5217
    @paulaadams5217 Před rokem

    It was like the horse was standing there just for you👍🌻🇦🇺

  • @lyndamorrissey6646
    @lyndamorrissey6646 Před rokem

    What alovely sight when tide is right in, oh that Jack Spannel has fun

  • @carolynbanks4982
    @carolynbanks4982 Před rokem

    Loved Jack’s video, especially complimented by the sounds of his splashing through the water! So glad you included the audio!!

  • @bluebellwood4287
    @bluebellwood4287 Před rokem +7

    I hope it was a log store 🤞
    It's nice to see your buildings getting a new life.

    • @livingtheskyelife
      @livingtheskyelife  Před rokem

      Thanks! So glad you liked it 😊

    • @bluebellwood4287
      @bluebellwood4287 Před rokem

      @@livingtheskyelife
      You both remind of those in days past who had a dream and began to build it day by day until it became a reality.
      Blessings to your little family.

  • @susanamann1806
    @susanamann1806 Před rokem

    Lovely wild pony. You captured his or her personality. Good job on the log storage.