I Took The World’s Shortest Flight

I took the shortest flight in the world. The world’s shortest flight is scheduled for just one and a half minutes and flies between Westray and Papa Westray, two Scottish islands located on the Orkney Islands, off Scotland’s north coast.
The Westray to Papa Westray flight has been recognised by the Guinness World Records for being the shortest commercial flight in the world and has been in operation since 1967.
The flight between Westray and Papa Westray is operated by the Scottish airline Loganair and covers a distance of a mere 1.7 miles or 2.7 km.
The aircraft that flies the shortest flight route in the world is very small with space for the pilot and 8 passengers.
In this video, I share my experience of taking the shortest flight in the world in Scotland and also share with you my day spent exploring the beautiful Scottish Island of Papa Westray.
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  • @davidpendry7731
    @davidpendry77313 ай бұрын

    You would make a terrific tour guide. Knowledge, Passion and the gift of communication Keep them coming

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, appreciate you watching!

  • @andymack5093
    @andymack50939 ай бұрын

    Woo hoo indeed!! Ruth for "Ambassador of Scotland's Tourism Board" - that was great, and how you had such a glorious day made all the difference too, even though it was a tad dreek back at Kirkwall, your wonderful enthusiasm can never be dampened!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Andy, picking up the certificate was so exciting, even though it is just a piece of paper 😂

  • @Martman5150
    @Martman51503 ай бұрын

    You are such a charming human being. I grew up in Germany in the 80's. But the world has become such a dangerous place. Thank you for what you do. Please do everything you can to be safe.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching the videos!

  • @jasonmorgan1452
    @jasonmorgan14529 ай бұрын

    What a great series! Brilliantly filmed, edited and presented. Thanks for sharing all your hard work!!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Jason!

  • @bobmirror7164
    @bobmirror71642 ай бұрын

    So many nice places so little time. Great fold up bike.

  • @scottwatschke4192
    @scottwatschke41922 ай бұрын

    It looks very peaceful there. I like the old house and.

  • @Robbie1949
    @Robbie1949Ай бұрын

    The smallest Aircraft I flew is was a Cessna 150 when learning to get my private pilots licence. It was an expensive process so I had joined the RAAF in 1972 as an electronics tech aiming for an engineering degree. I was going to continue in the RAAF but with one thing and another I gave it up to concentrate on my profession of choice.

  • @willbostonehouse4713
    @willbostonehouse47132 ай бұрын

    Your videos are so inspiring, thank you Ruth.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @willbostonehouse4713

    @willbostonehouse4713

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling your welcome. I’m looking forward to the next video.

  • @TheNikvansta
    @TheNikvansta2 ай бұрын

    Just got back from Westray. It's a beautiful island. Been going there for over 17 years. Your video account is brilliant.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    2 ай бұрын

    It’s a beautiful place. Thank you 🙏

  • @colinblack7049
    @colinblack70499 ай бұрын

    Thank goodness that weather blew away, the flight was quite reasonable, the ferry was even better at just £2.75. I love the downhill stretches when I 'm on my bike. Who needs to go abroad when there are beaches like that on your doorstep.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    The beaches in Scotland are just incredible, especially when the sun is out!

  • @colinblack7049

    @colinblack7049

    9 ай бұрын

    I'd settle for warm rain, Ruth.

  • @Martin37vg
    @Martin37vg7 ай бұрын

    I used to jump out of and Islander alot when i used to skydive . Great plane but smallest planes were a Piper Lance and a Cessna 182 . Very interesting.

  • @stephenluke2347
    @stephenluke234727 күн бұрын

    Smallest flight I took was in an Auster 7 in 1958, Great experience.

  • @keithl6249
    @keithl62499 ай бұрын

    Looks like such a peaceful , beautiful place.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    It was, highly recommend a visit!

  • @laurencejohnson4106
    @laurencejohnson41069 ай бұрын

    An enjoyable video and you were lucky with the weather.👍👍

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    So lucky, especially after the wild weather the night before!

  • @myvoiceyourstory9338
    @myvoiceyourstory9338Ай бұрын

    Ruth is truly living !!! Beautiful to see

  • @nicholson392005
    @nicholson3920059 ай бұрын

    Loads of fun an interesting watch , another lovely video from you Ruth , you would make a great travel presenter

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    That's so nice of you, hopefully, this KZread channel can be my own travel show 😂

  • @davidberesford7009
    @davidberesford7009Ай бұрын

    You were blessed with great weather on this day trip. And getting in so many forms of transport. Well done! and thanks for sharing this.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    Ай бұрын

    I was lucky! Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @stephens3749
    @stephens37493 ай бұрын

    Another lovely, captivating video. I'm so pleased the weather was kind to you the islands looked stunning in the sunshine.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    3 ай бұрын

    It was kind, I think I was lucky!

  • @stuartpenn933
    @stuartpenn9339 ай бұрын

    Great Video Ruth, that beach was stunning

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Stuart, the beaches in Scotland continue to amaze me!

  • @markrenfrow9873
    @markrenfrow98739 ай бұрын

    Hey Ruth! Lovely video, thanks for bringing me along!

  • @keith800
    @keith8009 ай бұрын

    Lovely for you Ruth 👍 , when I went there due to bad weather flights were grounded but another reason to revisit the Orkneys 😊.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Ah that's a shame! But as you say, a great reason to go back!

  • @ryudokuroma8184
    @ryudokuroma81849 ай бұрын

    The design of the small airplane is very simple and functional, and the color pattern is beautiful with checks and white. There are no planes in Japan that fly such short distances, and I was lucky that I didn't have a round-trip ticket, so I was able to travel both by air and by sea. Scotland has small elevation differences, making it ideal for cycling.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    It was nice to experience both the flight and the ferry. I heard Japan's shortest flight is between Minami-daito and Kita-daito, maybe you should try it sometime! I don't know how long it is though. I've always wanted to visit those two islands, maybe someday!

  • @ryudokuroma8184

    @ryudokuroma8184

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling Nice idea!

  • @ScottishT

    @ScottishT

    9 ай бұрын

    This is the Loganair tartan my friend. 😊

  • @seb-depp
    @seb-depp9 ай бұрын

    Love Orkney and Papa Westray - took the ferry in 2005 and visited the Knap of Howar and St. Boniface! Didn't see the museum though. Great idea with the bike.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    The museum is pretty hidden, just before you walk down to the Knap of Howar and part of the farm I think?

  • @chrisbroadley1928
    @chrisbroadley19289 ай бұрын

    Another fab video Ruth. Loving watching your journeys.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much 😊

  • @alisonmurray4002
    @alisonmurray40029 ай бұрын

    Fabulous video, thank you for sharing your travels x

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Alison!

  • @travellingone8149
    @travellingone81499 ай бұрын

    you landed lucky with the weather👌

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    I really did, especially after the thunder and lightning! 😂

  • @stevenrldenault7451
    @stevenrldenault74519 ай бұрын

    Love your videos. always so interesting. I'm very curious about Scotland as my Mother's grandfather was from Scotland, came to Canada in early 1800. Steve

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Have you ever been to Scotland to visit?

  • @marsthesecondgenesis1291
    @marsthesecondgenesis12919 ай бұрын

    That beach looked so inspiring as is your videos. The production on your videos is top notch. Thank you Ruth for taking the time to share these magical moments with us all. You are a star!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment!

  • @zapfanzapfan
    @zapfanzapfan9 ай бұрын

    House construction seems to have stayed pretty much the same for 5000 years. If a design works, why change 🙂 Those short plane hops are definitely candidates for getting the first electric passenger planes, powered by local wind generated electricity too.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    That would be very interesting to experience!

  • @zapfanzapfan

    @zapfanzapfan

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling There are float plane air taxis being converted to electric in British Colombia where flight times might be 10-20 minutes. I think that will become the first passenger flights with electric planes. Orkney would be another fitting location.

  • @ianstobie

    @ianstobie

    3 ай бұрын

    There's been a project going on for five years now to convert the type of aircraft you were on, the Britten-Norman Islander, to electric propulsion. This makes sense, because - although venerable, it's a popular, reliable aircraft for short hops and skydiving, so there should be customers for an improved version. Electric engines could potentially bring the benefits of big reductions in noise, running costs, and air pollution. Unfortunately the project seems to be going nowhere, producing mostly press releases. Like many green and worthy efforts it can get distracted by mission drift, adding more and more different goals and project partners, each with their own objectives. I believe it's now switched from batteries as the electric energy source to hydrogen fuel cells. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions seems to be in charge, the programme is called Project Fresson.

  • @ercieyyy
    @ercieyyy9 ай бұрын

    What a tranquel island you went to see Ruth. But, there are a lot of abandoned buildings around others especially the animals are incredible. thank u so much for making this video.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @marshawoods2634
    @marshawoods26349 ай бұрын

    You've reminded me of a flight taken in a 4-seater in the airspace of Los Angeles CA. Yikes! What was I thinking?!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Wow a 4-seater!!!

  • @bdr6199
    @bdr61999 ай бұрын

    Another cracking video Ruth.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @user-jr3qp1xv8f
    @user-jr3qp1xv8f9 ай бұрын

    Well what can I say Ruth! You've done it again. Another cracking vlog. Great information as with all your vlogs. ❤

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you - glad to hear you enjoyed it!

  • @dougiedrever7168
    @dougiedrever71689 ай бұрын

    love the islanders,such a good plane and as an orcadian of 50 plus years they have always been around, we get used to ferries being cancelled but the days they dont go, you think, might be a bit windy the day then, never done that flight but been in them a few times, the one from wick was interesting but thats a story for another day

  • @DavidBarker-ke2on
    @DavidBarker-ke2on9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ruth for another superb video with lots of facts and information. I appreciate the time you must spend videoing and editing.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Nis_Ma
    @Nis_Ma9 ай бұрын

    Hi Ruth, thanks for sharing your journey with us. Beautiful view and I enjoyed it 😊

  • @trevr10
    @trevr109 ай бұрын

    Really enjoying seeing places in Scotland I have never visited. When you asked about the smallest aircraft I guess like many older people like me who were in the Air Training Corps during the 60's and 70's it would be the 2 seat Chipmunk trainer. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby still use one to train the pilots who will be flying the BBMF Spitfires and Hurricane.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Oh wow, a 2-seater! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ericrabinowitz6390
    @ericrabinowitz63909 ай бұрын

    What a day! I'd love to hear more about the bike too, if you're inclined.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Maybe I can introduce about it more in a future video. It's a second-hand Brompton bicycle

  • @ericrabinowitz6390

    @ericrabinowitz6390

    9 ай бұрын

    Ruth, If you enjoyed this flight, check out flying into Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, and landing on the beach! Barra might be too big to depend on your bicycle, but I hear the beaches and camp sites are beautiful. I spend time on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. In the 1700s many people emigrated there from Barra. Many of those still speak Gaelic.@@ruthaisling

  • @walksfromacountydurhambus6906
    @walksfromacountydurhambus69069 ай бұрын

    Hi Ruth. I met you on Shetland. Such good videos. Thank you.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    I remember! Did you enjoy your cycling trip there?

  • @walksfromacountydurhambus6906

    @walksfromacountydurhambus6906

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling I went to St. Ninians tombolo on the absolute best day and then went to meet my friends. Such wonderful friendly Shetland locals. Keep on making your videos. Excellent.

  • @fkb9490
    @fkb94909 ай бұрын

    Once again a great video. Your videos made me want to visit Scotland so much!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear that, please visit sometime!

  • @Mark.G475
    @Mark.G4759 ай бұрын

    Cool! Very interesting, thanks. Cheer's from Milwaukee Wisconsin 🇺🇲

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @seanmcerlean
    @seanmcerlean9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ruth. That is amazingly beautiful. Btw you hsve beaten Steve Marsh to the punch as he has not managed to do that flight yet You are certainly adding to my bucket list 😊😊

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Hope you can visit soon!

  • @BoydXplorer
    @BoydXplorer8 ай бұрын

    Great journey taking the shortest route. Beautiful place. Tnx4sharing ✈️👍

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @kevza1978
    @kevza19789 ай бұрын

    Nice you had a good day for it. Another excellent wee episode. x

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @magnusshawn4698
    @magnusshawn46989 ай бұрын

    Loving all of your videos. Having been to Scotland twice in the past 6 years, I’m thoroughly enjoying the content. The smallest, albeit non-commercial, plane I’ve been on is a 4 passenger Piper from the 1950’s. Great video as always. Thank you 😊

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    4 passengers, wow!

  • @ruthaisling
    @ruthaisling9 ай бұрын

    Would you like to take this flight?! Check out my Orkney Travel video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6GY08ewcrjUe7A.html

  • @vivellasmum
    @vivellasmum4 ай бұрын

    Fabulous, I loved that, again you visited things I would. Steve Marsh must be so jealous for you having taken that flight, he's tried twice! I'll enjoy all your Scotland videos x

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching 🙏 the flight was fantastic!

  • @Alastair6
    @Alastair69 ай бұрын

    Another great video, Ruth.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Alastair!

  • @munroist1
    @munroist19 ай бұрын

    Well done, another excellent vlog, following on from your super trips to Islay, Jura and Gigha, amongst others! Watched your fellow vlogger, Steve Marsh have the same flight cancelled about a month or so ago, much to his disappointment, so pleased the weather held up so well for you!!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, yes I was so lucky with the weather, especially after the unexpected thunder and lightening the night before!

  • @lesliewatts7537
    @lesliewatts75379 ай бұрын

    You've excelled yourself this time............. what a fantastic video............... thank you.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Leslie! 😀

  • @rebelrebel4980
    @rebelrebel49809 ай бұрын

    Another fantastic video, thank you Ruth, hope you’re well?

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    I am thanks, hope you are too! Thanks for watching!

  • @ScottishT
    @ScottishT9 ай бұрын

    What a great video Ruth, your videos give me that wee warm Scottish pride in my heart. What a beautiful country we come from. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video, Scotland is so beautiful!

  • @mickclark427
    @mickclark4279 ай бұрын

    Hello Ruth mick from Hull another lovely episode hope you are well and I will look forward to your next episode xx😊😊😊

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mick! Hope you are well too!

  • @marypost2353
    @marypost23539 ай бұрын

    Great video Ruth! The shortest flight was really cool! My husband and I watched it on our TV. My husband said he would have loved to take a swim in that beautiful blue water too! Both islands are Just beautiful! Thanks! ❤

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you Mary. The water was so tempting!

  • @andrewlevy5074
    @andrewlevy50749 ай бұрын

    Wow. What a fabulous location. You should take a metal detector with you. All those Georgian and Victorian coins need rescuing 😂

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    I did see a guy in Orkney with a metal detector at one of the beaches 😂

  • @johnclankie324
    @johnclankie3247 ай бұрын

    Hey you have left no stone unturned in the Orkney Islands, well done. Even a Certificate for the flight. I feel we need to return and check out the rest of the area. Great video, Cheers Mike🍷

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Mike, Orkney is such a wonderful place!

  • @vicsaul5459
    @vicsaul54594 ай бұрын

    I hope the Scottish Tourist Board, is treating you with upmost respect! Superb Channel ❤ happy trails 👣

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you like the videos, thanks for watching! ❤️

  • @johnraworth8019
    @johnraworth80199 ай бұрын

    Lovely videos. My first flight was on an Islander 47 years ago from Wem airfield in Shropshire when I was 14. I was plonked in the Co.Pilots seat and I was both amazed and petrified at the same time. It was probably the most memorable flight in my lifetime. Great to see they're still flying. . Keep up the good work. Love your videos and the history etc you put together. Xx

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    What a great experience!

  • @sheilajoseph9953
    @sheilajoseph99539 ай бұрын

    Loved this vlog. Thankyou for sharing. 💚

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Sheila!

  • @georgerichardson964
    @georgerichardson9649 ай бұрын

    Another fantastic example of your ability and skill, not only in the editing but your attention to detail. BTW you look different, hair up and in sleep mode.. nice tho😍

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks George, glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @capricorn1936
    @capricorn19368 ай бұрын

    Always been on my list. Thanks for the preview.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the flight when you do it!

  • @carltonv1
    @carltonv19 ай бұрын

    Great videos as always ❤

  • @nicklemming2556
    @nicklemming2556Ай бұрын

    You seem to run into a lot of English people up in Scotland in your videos, from the airline guy here, to the ones with the ferries in previous videos. I'd have thought they'd almost all be Scottish!

  • @johnbrown3951
    @johnbrown39519 ай бұрын

    My smallest aircraft was on a flight to Stornoway that got blown backwards as we neared the Isle of Lewis. As a side note I was working on Shetland and scheduled to be on the last flight on Friday evening which was the first flight of the day that just waited until evening to return but when it landed and they opened the cargo door to unload it the door was blown off. Luckily for me they managed to send another plane to Shetland in time for my escape back to Aberdeen for the weekend. I look forward to your next adventure.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness, what crazy experiences. I can't believe the door was blown off! 😯

  • @johnmcculloch414
    @johnmcculloch414Ай бұрын

    That was a lovely film and not the sort of story normally seen anywhere else. Great content Ruth 🙂

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊 it was amazing 😻

  • @Norio1213
    @Norio12139 ай бұрын

    Is that flight even possible? The island is so beautiful!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    I was so surpised too!

  • @azurael6206
    @azurael62069 ай бұрын

    Hi, I have missed you so much after you leaving Japan, but I'm so happy to see you again.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    お久しぶりです。I miss Japan, I'll be back again!

  • @sandiandgregh
    @sandiandgregh9 ай бұрын

    Wonderful video as always. Aren’t the beaches stunning! The water is tempting but we know it isn’t exactly a tropical temp! I have flown in helicopter that just took 2 passengers. I flew to the Aran Islands in Ireland in the early 1990s. I sat beside the pilot which thrilled me. My friend and 2 residents were behind us. Otherwise it was all groceries, mail, newspapers etc. I loved it. My friend hated it and kept her eyes closed.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha you are right, it's so deceiving, as soon as you go in the coldness of the water hits like a shock 😅 I've always wanted to visit the Aran Islands, would you recommend it?

  • @sandiandgregh

    @sandiandgregh

    9 ай бұрын

    Absolutely. We were only there a few days and were on Inis Mor. We walked, rented bikes and even went out in a pony and trap. The landscape and views are amazing, and the history is so interesting. I also remember that when we were there, they'd only had electricity for about 20 years which was amazing to us. If you get a chance, definitely go. @@ruthaisling

  • @kalodner666
    @kalodner666Ай бұрын

    Thank you Ruth, another fantastic vlog.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 👍

  • @leedavis66
    @leedavis667 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video Ruth. I can't match an 8-seater but I flew from Ottawa to Montreal 9 years ago in the front row of a 22-seater which had no cockpit door. Great experience.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    7 ай бұрын

    Sounds great!

  • @ReflectingMe2024
    @ReflectingMe20246 ай бұрын

    OMG, I could sit for hours in that not so hidden bird hide :)

  • @DaleDays-bo6jy
    @DaleDays-bo6jy9 ай бұрын

    Great video I Didn't know such a short flight existed. Smallest plane I travelled on was one of Brymon Airways flights from Plymouth Airport to St Helier Jersey which took about 40 minutes. Plymouth Airport is now long closed.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    40 minutes is also a quick flight!

  • @DavidMartin-gx8yl
    @DavidMartin-gx8yl9 ай бұрын

    Hi Ruth, great video and you couldn’t have asked for better weather. As always I learnt some new….as didn’t know that the shortest flight in the world was there. Unfortunately I never made it to the Outer Hebrides last week, as I was trapped by landslides either side of Kilmartin. Never the less I enjoyed my time there as there’s so much to see. Maybe you could do a video on the Kilmartin Glen area and the refurbished museum. As the Glen has over 800 historic sites. Enjoy your week and I’ll see you next video on Sunday. 😊x

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    It was a lucky day with the weather for sure. I'm sorry to hear about your trip not going to plan. I've never heard of Kilmartin, thanks for sharing! I hope you can get to the Outer Hebrides next time!

  • @neilford7338
    @neilford73383 ай бұрын

    Superb videos, they look brilliant and have such useful & detailed information.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    3 ай бұрын

    So nice of you to say! Thank you 🙏

  • @tintsloop5830
    @tintsloop58303 ай бұрын

    Love your videos I'm English but love Scotland I Holiday there every year Much Respect ✌️👍🇬🇧

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching!

  • @user-sl2sr6fz3m
    @user-sl2sr6fz3m8 ай бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant. Me and my Norwegian Forest Kat (traveling) are up for this.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    8 ай бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @cecilfisher5954
    @cecilfisher59548 ай бұрын

    Hi, The smallest plane I have travelled was a 4 seater Cessna, I loved it. Much better than any jumbo. Cheers from Australia

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    8 ай бұрын

    Wow sounds amazing!

  • @adibbins
    @adibbins9 ай бұрын

    Hi Ruth, my first ever aeroplane flight when I was 17, was in a similar islander. I took off in it, but I didn't hand in it, as I parachuted from it. I was a venture scount and the scouts arranged for 32 of us to train with the Red Devils in Aldershot on the Saturday and we parachuted from the plane on Sunday.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness, you parachuted from it! Wow, you are so brave!

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil22553 ай бұрын

    This is freaking brilliant, thanks Ruth

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    3 ай бұрын

    It was fab!!

  • @itsmephil2255

    @itsmephil2255

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling iv heard of this before but never really seen a flight

  • @andybrown4284
    @andybrown42849 ай бұрын

    Smallest plane I've been in was a cessna carrying pilot and 3 passengers from the deep south of Guyana over the jungle canopy up to Georgetown, with a stop off at Kaietaur falls. Interesting departure from there as heavy weather was coming in and the plane had to take off with a tail wind. I remember going to the gliding centre at Portmoak back when I was at school, first time leaving the ground in any aircraft, great views of kinross-shire around Loch Leven although the strongest memory is the sudden stillness after the tow cable was released.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Wow, that sounds amazing, what an incredible experience, the views must have been spectacular!

  • @peterdnreynolds777
    @peterdnreynolds7779 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video as always!! Beautiful scenery. Hope all is well take care. Do you have a link to your folding bicycle please.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Peter! I have a second-hand Brompton bicycle - www.brompton.com/

  • @dave40612
    @dave406126 ай бұрын

    Another great vlog Ruth! You got lucky with the weather. The Islander was built on the Isle or Wight and is the most successful airliner the UK has built, with 1280 of them coming off the production line (some licence built in Romania). Infact production is to restart as there is such a demand for these versatile aircraft. As a comparison the Boeing 747 Jumbo production was finished at 1574 aircraft.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    6 ай бұрын

    So interesting, thanks so much for sharing! I did keep an eye on the weather and tried to go on the day with the best forecast!

  • @charlestimothy4345
    @charlestimothy43459 ай бұрын

    Congratulations, watched another KZreadr who traveled from Montrose to specifically do the flight, twice and both times his flight was canceled due to weather.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    That's a shame, it does seem to be cancelled sometimes due to the fog or weather conditions!

  • @Abeyptfc
    @Abeyptfc9 ай бұрын

    Nice one Ruth, cracking video showing all these wee remote places! Mind if you are heading to Skye to give me a shout👍. All the best👍

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @runeburdahl7141
    @runeburdahl71414 ай бұрын

    Interesting video. I used to fly the A- model in Canada more than 30 years ago. Cheers from Norway.

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching from Norway!

  • @runeburdahl7141

    @runeburdahl7141

    3 ай бұрын

    ​​@@ruthaislingYou're welcome:) The airplane was noisy as hell. Note how close the propellers are to the fuselage. Imagine 15 hour days doing this and not making any money. 50 gal drums one way, passengers on the return trip For example. Making 10 cents pr mile as I remember it. Anyway, I enjoy Your videos. Cheers😊

  • @philpedlow
    @philpedlow3 ай бұрын

    I did that shortest ever flight way back in the '80s when I worked in the travel trade back then. Ended up in the 'jump' seat, beside the pilot! The most amazing experience and part of a super wee trip around the Highlands and Islands. Great vid, as usual Ruth. I like also that you flew one way and sailed back, I always like to vary my routes like that to make the homeward journey less boring and depressing than as if it's just back the way you came 😁

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    3 ай бұрын

    Very cool! I loved it 😊

  • @philpedlow

    @philpedlow

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling landing on the beach in Barra was fun too. 🙂 High spot though was the jump seat experience when you have the headphones on and can hear the air traffic control talking the pilot down. I was nervous though not to distract him by saying a word 😁

  • @ronaldbayne1431
    @ronaldbayne14315 ай бұрын

    Terrific. Most enjoyable and illuminating. Thanks. Rmb5*

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @user-nu5xs8cj5t
    @user-nu5xs8cj5t9 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on reaching 30.000 subscriber!Cheegrs with Island Malt. a whiskey from the Isle of Jura in the Orkney Islands. チャンネル登録者30.000人おめでとう🎊アイラ島の隣のジュラ島産のウィスキー、アイランズモルトで乾杯🍺🎶🍺🎶🍺

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    本当にありがとう。 ご親切に! スコティッシュ・ウィスキーを飲もう! スコティッシュウイスキーは飲んだことがありますか?

  • @user-nu5xs8cj5t

    @user-nu5xs8cj5t

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling 有りますよ、ルースさん、アイラ島のアイラモルト、海藻の香りと潮っぽさが美味しいですね🥃、ルースさんの優しいスコットランド地方の解説に多くのファンが支持しています、これからもスコットランドの知らない壮大な地方のこと教えてくださいね🤗

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    小川さん、ありがとう。いつも応援してくれて感謝している。@@user-nu5xs8cj5t

  • @jamesrea329
    @jamesrea3299 ай бұрын

    Fun video! I’ve seen some of these spots in a Steve Marsh video, so it was interesting to see a different perspective. Smallest plane I’ve ever been in is a two seat Cessna 152, also a sailplane. Also once flew in a jet from San Jose to San Francisco, it was just a few minutes. Immediately after takeoff they told us to prepare for departure! It was part of a longer flight but there were people that got on in San Jose. Now I’m going to check out your channel 😊

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks James, a 2-seat plane must have been an experience!

  • @jamesrea329

    @jamesrea329

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling yes, it was quite an experience, especially since I left out the detail that I was flying the plane myself as I was taking lessons. Eventually I was in the plane all by myself, solo. I haven’t flown in a long time but it certainly is something I’ll never forget.

  • @seancobb8853
    @seancobb88535 ай бұрын

    Ruth I’m watching your video now of the shortest flight god I envy you so much I’m seriously thinking of getting a van and doing the same amazing you really are 😊

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    5 ай бұрын

    You totally should!

  • @Kyle-TheGuyInTheKilt
    @Kyle-TheGuyInTheKilt9 ай бұрын

    At that short of a distance....you could just jump from one island to another :P

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @user-uq3yj9do4f
    @user-uq3yj9do4f9 ай бұрын

    素晴らしいですね、2.7kmの空の旅は最高ですね。一回行ってみたいのです。 折りたたみ自転車を買われたのですね。ちょっと動き回るには良いですね。 遺跡が多いのもいいですね、長期の休みが取れたらぜひ回ってみたいものです。

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    楽しい経験だった。日本から持ってきた自転車!とても便利です。

  • @caillongouarnemansau
    @caillongouarnemansau9 ай бұрын

    Stunning 😍

  • @geoffreyruzgar1367
    @geoffreyruzgar13676 ай бұрын

    Like Tina Turner...You're simply the best!🤩

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha, thanks Geoffrey!

  • @rayH357
    @rayH3579 ай бұрын

    Excellent videos😀

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375
    @aengusmacnaughton1375Ай бұрын

    Wow -- it's good that the local government is making such a service available -- in addition to the commercial ferry. These islands are luckily not quite as remote as they could be -- so essential services are available for the residents. But anymore it would be great to visit a spot not crowded with tourists. And having that folding bike is a great option for these smaller places where you don't really need to take your van along for a day trip. Cool!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    Ай бұрын

    The bike was very useful for this trip!

  • @aengusmacnaughton1375

    @aengusmacnaughton1375

    Ай бұрын

    @@ruthaisling Now if you could just fold up Ernie and bring him as carry-on luggage -- that would be very convenient!!!! 😁

  • @Squirrel_101
    @Squirrel_1012 ай бұрын

    Very interesting! Great video

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙏

  • @captmulch1
    @captmulch18 ай бұрын

    Great videos!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @user-rd9gc9hf8v
    @user-rd9gc9hf8v9 ай бұрын

    海の色が南の島の海の色のようですね。 すごく綺麗です。 今回も素敵な場所に連れて行ってくれてありがとう!

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    9 ай бұрын

    そうですね。沖縄の海はもっと暖かいけど(笑)。

  • @user-sl2sr6fz3m
    @user-sl2sr6fz3m8 ай бұрын

    Beautiful x 🙂

  • @ruthaisling

    @ruthaisling

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊