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How To Avoid The Busiest Times On The Isle Of Skye! - Ep64
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- čas přidán 6. 04. 2024
- Willie, Sarah and their dogs Jack Spaniels & new puppy, Nori continue their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to a remote cottage on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of the Scottish Highlands.
In this episode, the Skye Lifers take you on a road trip to some of the most popular locations on the Island - The Fairy Pools, The Old Man of Storr & The Fairy Glen.
But, is it possible to experience these places with no one else around..?
Join us to find out, from the perspective of residents of the Isle of Skye.
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Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori x
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Sarah, Willie, Jack & Nori x
You are a darling couple, I am a Grandmother of 4 from Florida, U.S.A. .I enjoy your videos.
All ready done and has been treasured because it’s a”walkies” vid which are always a treat to the eyes😻😍🐺🫔
Skye is so beautiful and tourism is great for the economy there and the livelihood of so many people but it is really, really, really busy in the summertime and that brings so many challenges, It is a delicate balancing act. I first visited back in 1998 long before the island was extremely popular (although it still got lots of tourists then - but much less than now). It seems like a lifetime ago. You are doing a great job Willie and Sarah at promoting (but also protecting) your home island. Keep up the great work.
I guess with the bridge it makes it so accessible and with the NC500 becoming a thing 6 or so years ago, have added Skye as an ‘extra’ many people do. We visit Skye a lot as we live in the Highlands, but we only go out of seasons. But even then we have seen those seasons busier than usual. It’s such a fine line of sharing a places beauty and protecting it. I find that with the videos I make on my channel too, always trying to balance the two x
Hi , Thanks for sharing your trip , looks very beautiful , I’m with you , prefer places when it’s quieter , don’t like busy , I was amazed how so early on in the year it’s so full of tourists . 🙈. And what great walk ways they have put down .
Loved the music 🎶😘
Aird of Sleat is usually quieter and the beautiful walk to Camas Daraich sandy beach at low tide, with views of Eigg, Rum and the Small Isles on route is unmissable. It’s also a site for sea eagles and ospreys. Unfortunately WHP telecoms have just got planning permission for a huge phone mast on that beautiful walk - so it’s worth visiting before they start constructing it. It’s my favourite walk on Skye.
Beautiful music Willie. Sara you look stunning, your eyes are so pretty & blue. I live in the state of Texas in the U.S. I'm 74 & have mobility issues. I'll never make it to the amazing & gorgeous places you take us. I'm so grateful to you both for sharing. Grammy from Texas
Aww thanks so much!!
There is another way of avoiding the crowds and that’s to go late. I went up the Old Man in May 2021.
Arrived about 7.30pm and there were only a couple of cars there. Great evening walk and by the time I got down everyone else had left. Wonderful memories and experience 😊
Yeah also a good tip, especially when the evenings get longer. We filmed this before the clocks went forward, so it still got dark pretty early!
Different part of the world but we did this with Pompeii. It was late June and quite hot for us northern Brits. We saw it was open until 7 so we went on the train at about 3pm. There was shade from the sun by then and the tourist coaches were pretty much gone. Was quite relaxing.
We did that back in 2019. Beautiful🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thank you Willie, Sarah and the boys for the beautiful excursions ❤
It’s lovely relaxing music Willie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank you and Sarah for the beautiful Videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oy Oy xx Wonderful ... REQUEST.... for Sarah to paint some waterfalls and blues.... so beautiful... xxx greetings from The Netherlands xxx
Yes l agree& or fairy pools l a water fall hunter 😉🇺🇲🦅🗽🌞
Keep Rocking the good stuff beautiful people 🤗
The beauty of the world is for everyone to share and respect. It doesn't realy belong to anyone it's often the tourists that fall in love with a island or a place and end up living there themselves
We were there in 1993; it is such a beautiful place. We really liked the Fairy. Glen, Thank you for the Vlog.
Loved your music and the trip to beautiful parts of Scotland!
Happy Sunday folks 😊
Epic drone footage, wow. ❤thanks for the fun video once again, the perfect relaxing end to a busy weekend!
Lovely video, as always, I swear Nori is growing leaps and bounds!! Thanks for the virtual tourist spots. Fun bloopers too!
Those views are stunning. That music is mesmerising.thank you both xxx
What a smashing day out to the Fairy Pools and more. Yoou give us such beautiful scenery with the drone its something I would never see in person now I am old but I love your energy and the dogs, so full of beans. Thanks for taking us on a lovely tour. Stay safe.
Never an hour there isn’t at least A tourist in Skye! Same here in the far north of the Scottish Highlands!!
Aye, even Durness gets a bit crowded in Summer - back in the early 90s it wasn't bad (all single lane w/ passing places - just don't get behind an RV with ROM (Italy) on the license plate...) but now there is a regular road and it is part of the North Coast 500 route.
@@TheFatesLieutenant Durness still gets super busy from my experience although I have no idea what it was like in the 90’s the roads are still single track with passing places around there. Hard to navigate when it’s so busy. I can imagine early 90’s were far more pleasant and quiet!
Always a pleasure, spending time with you!
Skye is so very beautiful and Willie’s music just fits the scenery!!
That was stunning. A lovely reminder of the places I visited way back in 2006. Very pleased to say that I will be coming back to Scotland in August/September and will be visiting Skye in the first week of September. As a proud MacLeod, my trip is going to be based from the village of Dunvegan. I cannot wait and this vlog just gave me goosebumps. 😊🇿🇦🏴❤️
Ahh enjoy your trip! Dunvegan is such a lovely place 😊
Hello, Sarah and Willie. Thank you for your walks on the ruggedly beautiful Isle of Skye❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loving the drum beat Willie. It looks beautiful there. I really appreciate being able to 'walk' with you both as I wouldn't be able to manage it myself now.
Thank you for sharing with us so far away! TX USA
I've started singing " Living the Skye Life " in my head however as I live in Lewis , I sing Living the Lewis Way .. I have borrowed your tune Willie but have modified the lyrics accordingly ( hope you don't mind ) loving your family input ... helps brighten the day , especially as this is Hoolie Season . 👍
I love it when you go on adventures! The scenery from the drone was absolutely beautiful
That was a gorgeous trip. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful places with us. It's always such a joy to watch your videos and explore Skye (and other parts of Scotland and England) with you all.
Skye is soooo beautiful isn’t it! We live in the Scottish Highlands and love sharing videos of the beauty of this land on our channel
Tilly watching her fave programme, as soon as the music starts, her ears prick up and she sits watching to catch a glimpse of Jack Spaniels 😂
Aww bless!
Always makes me chuckle when I see a dogs name (assuming that’s what animal your Tilly is) Tilly as my eldest daughters name 🤣
Obvioudly Tilly is a great name for humans and pooches alike. She is an English Bull Terrier and even if she is asleep, as soon as the music starts she jumps up looking at the TV. I think she's in love with Jack 😂
Lovely video guys, thanks. It might be interesting for your viewers to hear the story of how you two met. I know that I’d love to hear the story.
We might be chatting about that in a few videos time…
I was in Skye last summer, and the roads weren't that bad. Only a boat being towed slowed everyone down 😉
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Getting an early start is great advice everywhere there are tourists.
You are a gorgeous couple with two beautiful dogs, and some great sense of humour. Such compatible personalities and a truly a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures. Best from Canada ❤
The little bridge at the Fairy Pools was a very welcome surprise whe we came last May as I am on crutches now and the stepping stones would have been very difficult for me. We had to turn back before we got to the end of the path but we got a fair way up the path, taking our time with plenty of stops for me. The Black Cuillin are magnificent, volcanic I think which may contribute to the clarity and colour of the water. Unfortunately there was no way I could have gotten anywhere near the Old Man of Storr but the toilets came in handy lol. We went up to the Quirang but the whole of it was in a total whiteout yet the Sun was shining at the bottom of the road. We will definitely be returning but not sure when.
Thank you for the beautiful video. Said it before and I will say it again,love Scotland, the highlands are the best. And Shetland
What I've learned in my 19 years of of going to Scotland is either go very early to a popular destination or go somewhere that is hard to get to without a certain fitnesslevel. Works out most of the time. As always, nice video.
Yes 🙌 I’d agree with that. I live in the Scottish Highlands and this is what I do to avoid busy places
Love your videos. I last stayed on Skye over twenty years ago a cottage in the village of Stein near Dunvegan. It was January and very cold outside. But the weather was amazing. I have never seen light like it. The seas were molten silver and the Black Cuillins with snow on them quite magical. Like Lord of The Rings. Stunning
I would just like to say thank you for sharing your walks and video footage, the views were stunning. I used to walk a lot when I was able to do so many years ago. I really do enjoy your channel. Thank you once again. Love and blessing from Scotland xx
I live in Cornwall. I totally understand about visiting a tourist attraction early. I'm not sure I will ever get to Skye, but your videos are amazing.
As an early bird you definitely get a more serene, magical experience in places where crowds gravitate to. We did a 4am ride out from Corte Castle on the purbeck/jurassic coast a couple of years ago, and ended up at Harrys Rocks at 8am - its usually heaving and it was wonderfully quiet and so beautiful. Also saw the sunrise on the hilltops before that. Corfe Castle was magical at that time as well - eerie and full of old ancient energy. Loved it! Great video guys, love seeing all your trips and recommendations.
This has become a thing to do on Sunday. Love them posts
Lovely walks and the scenery was amazing along with the music. Jack and Nori will sleep well ❤
Absolutely stunning landscape! Water in the fairy pools so crystal clear!❤❤ I think this video will increase the Tourist to this beautiful area!🌼🌸🌷
Thanks! We’re sure that tourism will continue to increase in this part of the world, as it’s so amazing here. Provided it is done responsibly & respectfully that’s not a bad thing 😊
I like it already and not even watched it yet! I love your adventures!
I adore your marmite profile pic!😅
@@celesterakhale7496 at one point you could buy your own personalised marmite jar, I drafted my order and sent this picture to my husband in a totally not subtle hint to get me one for me birthday, but, alas, this is the closest I got!!!
I only go to photograph Skye for Spectacular Scotland in January now. Can’t believe how busy the island has got in the last 6 years. I used to park on the verge for the fairy pools, also used to park in a small car park made for 7/8 cars at the Storr a few years ago. Edinburgh, Glencoe and Skye are just too busy now from April to October, good for the economy but not good for us natives that now need to pay crazy tourist prices for hotel and parking.
I agree, the best time for driving and going places is first thing in the morning. Thanks for the tourist walks, I'll never get there in person so thanks again =-)
Agree with lots of others - great music and gorgeous scenery, especially the drone shots of the "Old Man" - fantastic to see it from a different perspective! 🦋
Beautiful scenic journey. The drone shots were amazing and your accompanying music Willie was perfect. Reading some of the other comments, there will always be those who have their own opinions. Keep doing what you are doing and know that you bring Skye to those of us that are not likely to be able to make it over there...❤
Thanks Heather!
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This tourist is sooooooooooooooo excited after watching this weeks episode ……. Guess what two spots we’ve earmarked to visit when we come in 3 weeks?…. And mibbies Dunvegan, if I’m not dead after the first two hikes 😵💫🤐
Would love to see you scout out some local tips and dig up some dirty secrets of Skye, miss the discoveries and the belter dances! 😊
My last time to the Fairy Pools was 5 years ago, everything is new, you’re right, the stepping stones were accessible and people were in pools bathing…that is all too cold for me. Good content of oor wee country’s Isle of Skye, thanks.
I loved every incredible minute ! The Fairy Pools were enchanting and the drone footage was spectacular 🤩 Thank you so much for taking us along, I'm 73 and not up to the trek anymore. As always I so enjoy the both of you and the boys, you are all so full of energy and just living and loving your life. Much love and hugs from Sacramento, Calif. 🥰🥰 xx
Yes, Susan. I'm a bit too long in the tooth to be taking on those walks, much as I would love to.
Thanks lovelies ❤ beautiful scenery but Scotland is my favourite holiday place ❤❤
Thank you thank you
for the wonderful walks & drone shots my old joints & suffering bronchial tubes would not get me far from the car parks so you make it doubly enjoyable
What a treat ❤❤🐾🐾🐾🐾
Thanks for the touch when can't x
Exceptional music Willie.
Stunning drone footage and ace soundtrack!
Beautiful place indeed! 😍
I am doing better. There is talk that I may be going home next weekend. I so wish I was 30+yr younger and had the money to travel. The fairy pools looked so tranquil that I would have love to sit there for hrs. Willy made a melody that really matched the old man feel of the rock cliffs. Your fir babies had a great day, no wonder they crashed at tea time. Love to see more adventures.
Glad to hear you’re doing better! 😊 awe wished we could have sat by the pools all day too, but the boys would have had something to say about so much sitting still 😜
Loving it, Fairy Pool is one our favourite spot on the isle, (2 times we’ve been there) definitely will revisit this summer, early in the morning of course 😅(not that far from our home soon, with 2 pups now), thank you for introducing us all these lovely, stunning places on Skye❤🏴( of course it is something you would see again and again) and to be honest just the ones who truly enjoy and appreciate the surroundings and the scenery will always love to spend time on these beautiful spots/ places ❤🏴🌸
loved the "mountain tops" music!! skyes my fav place in scotland by far
Must admit folks I loved this video what a stunning place, no wonder your living the sky life❤
Nori - brave boy ha ha - I am so happy to see a bridge at the Fairy Pools - I have probably mentioned this before but when we were there 3 years ago we couldn't cross the river - it was raging and a woman fell in the river. The bridge is just incredible to see. fabulous views and places :) hugs to Jack n Nori :) xxx
Oh gosh - yes the stepping stones (while very fun) were a bit dangerous. We wish they could have kept both though for old times sake!
Man oh man those roads look narrow. I'm so glad that the Fairy Pools pathways are so well taken care of and are accessible to everyone. I hope they left the large stepping stones in case some people would love to go rock hopping ....I'm smiling right now. Thanks for my Sunday get-a-way
All the roads here in the highlands and islands are pretty much like this! Other than the main roads. You do get used to them! 🤣
They are indeed! I was there with a Buick Regal GranSport and it was tough going if I met an RV coming the other way (and invariably they had ROM license plates (Italy)) - quite comical!
I'm thinking that anywhere you would go in a Buick any model would be a challenge in the UK. Hope you enjoyed the nerve wracking driving experience. lol@@TheFatesLieutenant
@@sandylee9564 It was a blast! The craziest was going over the toll bridge into London coming down from The Highlands and they refused to take my Scottish coins (and, naturally, I was on the wrong side of the car for the toll booth and they weren't happy about that!).
@@TheFatesLieutenant I bet you will have stories for years to come. My Dad was in the USAF and we were stationed near Edinburgh and then again in East Anglia at Lakenheath/Mildenhall RAF.....I was a kid then and the width of the roads and our huge Oldsmobile didn't bother me one bit! LOL Nowadays, I'd probably have a panic attack.
The hobbit diet/lifestyle is a winner! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Exactly!!
Magical and love your music.
Fantastic views and spot on advice...I know from living in a tourist area that even if I want to travel somewhere away from home I have to get up early to avoid traffic...tourism is a double edged sword great for the economy of an area but patience and courtesy have to be used by all involved..keep up the good work and thanks again for letting us visit your amazing area through these videos...Karl from eastern Canada🙂🙂🙂
Thanks Karl! We totally get why so many people want to visit these places - we did and still do! But it can be overwhelming if you visit during the really busy times so hopefully it’s helpful to some people to know that there are quieter times to go 😊
I love seeing Skye in the “off” season. We were there the end of Aug 22. It was soooo crowded. I would liked to have visited later but a family wedding dictated our visit time. We did have absolutely gorgeous weather the week we were there, though.
It is definitely beautiful and worth seeing at any time of year. We count ourselves very lucky that we have the choice of visiting these places in quieter times now 😊
I am so glad you are helping people who prefer ‘quieter’ times to visit as not everyone is comfortable around lots of people. I am sure you are not trying to keep visitors away as the money spent locally helps business remain viable for the rest of the year, but where I live we always enjoy the out of season times when we get our seaside town back. There are so many places now where the sheer volume of visitors are eroding the pathways and grassland and I saw recent reports of the amount of debris and rubbish discarded by visitors in the Welsh countryside and the Peak District is becoming a problem. Love your videos ❤
Very good idea to add the citations of the accompanying music. (Which is beautiful by the way!)
I live in a village in the south of France which is very touristy, but when, of an evening, I stroll around admiring the history and the the buildings, I'm also a tourist!
Amazing scenery, great quality camera work, and wonderful shots using the drone. Old films from pre drone days using helicopters probably couldn’t get similarly close. Well done. Thank you.
So glad to see your videos. I’d enjoy seeing some of the same places in different seasons.My only visit to Skye was in September 1975, pre-bridge. We had 3 generations on the trip, so no visiting anywhere with a lot of walking.
Brilliant video, thank you. The music was fantastic, too!
Great walkabout! Just watched a fellow from Surrey who travelled to Skye and drove around in his classic MGB. Filmed Storr in a blizzard...
Really loved this one guys! Reminiscent of your beloved SheWalksShePaints videos Sarah. I really envy your lifestyle up there. Must be such a delight just getting up every morning living in such a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing it with us all!
I thought willie was going to fall in rescuing nori 😂 remember climbing up to the old man of storr and eating sausage butties and tomato soup in the rain 😂 happy days 🎉
Ahaha that would have made an excellent blooper!
Stunning landscape
Wow!!! What a view, glad u walked that for me Willie LOL!!! Thanks for taking us along, love the music too…
This tour was wonderful. There is so much beauty. I loved your music that was playing at the Fairy Pools. 👍😊
So nice of you two to tour us around....beautiful scenery......thanks for all your efforts......so appreciated ❤
Was there August, 2019. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing 😊
Wow! How things have changed. Although we had a brief visit to Skye last year, we only had 3 days, 2 nights and mostly stayed on the west coast. We last went to Fairy Pools and the Old Man in 2011. Back then there was no made up path to the pools and a very tiny car park. Old Man had no car park at all, you just parked on the roadside. Hopefully be back next month.
Yeah it’s had to undergo a lot of changes to the facilities, to cope with the volume of visitors which has skyrocketed in the last few years. It’s an odd kind of balance, because the changes need to happen in order to prevent damage to the environment but it also changes the nature of the places a bit.
@@livingtheskyelife so can we come back?😁
Ahhh Sundays complete ❤
❤ thanks so much for sharing your adventures!
Love Sarah's references to the Hobbits!
The drone footage was incredibly beautiful!
Jack Spaniels and Nori are delightful! 🐶 🐶 🐾 🐾
Great music Willie ..stunning scenery ..would love to visit .like Sarah I’m from the north east England..so not too far away ..
Loving the 80's shades Willie 🤣 Great video guys👍
We just got home from a 3 week trip to Scotland. Skye was one of our favorite places. We did Orkney and Lewis also
Ahh amazing! So glad you had a good trip 😊
this is epic the music photography and information
That is beautiful :)
By Easter weekend all the well known spots were jam packed. But still so many beautiful places off the tourist trail. My plan is to visit 3 times a year out of season, just need to plan which loos and coffee shops are open out of season.
Yup, Easter got super busy all of a sudden! We definitely prefer the off-peak times and it’s also good to support those businesses that stay open year round too 😊
Time to start your own TOUR Company....tourist would enjoy the two of you leading their Tours. Think about it.
wonderful; though, the 'Old Man of Storr' drone footage with the music was my favorite...thank you for sharing your 'Skye Life'
Love the sceneries of Skye, anything there are magnificent. Amazing place for hiking and camping.
Skye is so beautiful at anytime of the year can't wait to make my next trip up the thinking at least 2 weeks or may 3 depending on how I feel thanks for the updates keep them coming
Beautiful video takes me back to last September visiting the Fairy Pools, Old Man of Storr and the other places round the island hope I can visit again in the near future ❤
Fabulous views and scenery, well matched with the music Willie. Thanks both 😊
I really.love your music, it takes to another place and time. Love the fairy pools. I thought I saw one hiding in.the rocks by the pools. Thanks for another lovely tour of Skye.
thanks so much, what a wonderful vlog with stunning footage !!
Great video fabulous scenery that’s why I love Scotland. Have great week 😊
Always love when the Skye crew goes on outings where we can see amazing nature!
I was a pesky tourist back about 10 years ago. Beautiful place.
Ahaha we’re sure you weren’t pesky!
Hello les amis! Merci à vous de nous avoir embarqué pour cette sympathique ballade dans ces merveilleux sites. Bises et gros câlins à Nory et Jack
We thoroughly enjoyed your video. Great to see the beautiful countryside. And the drone footage was fantastic. Thanks again.