Isle of Skye in winter - what is it REALLY like?

We FINALLY made it across to the famous misty isle only for it to be announced that not one BUT TWO storms were about to hit the Isle of Skye. This was going to be a very interesting vanlife experience...
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- Lochinver motorhome facilities (toilet dump and freshwater) 02:29
- Is the Skye Bridge open? 04:49
- We made it to the Isle of Skye! 06:09
- Hiking the Old Man of Storr 07:17
- Exploring the town of Portree (overnight parkup spot) 10:00
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  • @Vent330
    @Vent330 Жыл бұрын

    Spent two weeks on isle of skye in month of oct, most beautiful place, fab people, will definitely go back

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it there 😁 it's one of our favourite places!

  • @zosiamaggi
    @zosiamaggi2 жыл бұрын

    As seasoned Skye visitors we have some suggestions for you. When its windy head low and avoid the coast (if you can). We have had empty beer crates hit our vehicle and at times struggle to open the doors! As for hot tips .... the Aros Centre (Portree) has a tree shadowed car park. Go round to the foot of the Cuillins Hotel and there is a public car park on the shore also shaded by tall trees. At Staffin there is the public car park at the harbour/port. Also there in Staffin is the Columba 1400 Centre (check opening times). Head over to the Skeabost to the ancient graveyard, with free parking at the Local Hall. Talisker Distillery at Carbost is a great spot as is Portnalong just up the road. Great food spot is Stein (waternish). Finally, there are lots of spots around Dunvegan. Enjoy the island and remember it's all about the clothes not the weather.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow this is so helpful! Wish we had this advice before we left 😂 will need to keep that Cuillins car park in mind for next time

  • @Bo88y22

    @Bo88y22

    Жыл бұрын

    Fellow Motorhomers……. A thought about advertising park- ups on a public forum. I,like you, like to wild camp and have found some wonderful places to park in Scotland. You and I are responsible motorhomers finding it more difficult to get free park ups. The big problem about showing these places is hire van fleets. Potential hire van campers glean this information and plan their break around free park-ups, what they don’t research is where to empty their waste. I have witnessed first hand hire vaners breaking the wild camp code on numerous occasions. High summer is the worst time for it. Because they think they can `just get a site for the night’ to empty and fill they think they have it sorted. Well in summer all sites in the highlands are mostly fully booked out. These people then panic as the red light is on on their cassette this is when they dump the waste at park ups at night and leave everyone else tarred with their brush. Motorhomers will always find somewhere to park, even if it’s on the street so please don’t give out info on park ups when on KZread.

  • @nixmoretta13
    @nixmoretta13 Жыл бұрын

    As someone who lives on a Scottish island, I believe visitors and guests should experience the raw beauty of winter.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    It's certainly a different experience but we absolutely love it! You just can't beat the snowcapped mountains 😍

  • @jix177
    @jix1772 жыл бұрын

    Lots of useful info and great scenery tonight guys, thanks!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it!

  • @simondlatham5939
    @simondlatham59392 жыл бұрын

    I love the openess you both show to the true ups & downs of vanlife. Its so refreshing. Keep up the great work, and I'm looking forward to next weekend's video

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you are enjoying our journey 😁we really appreciate your support!

  • @rosiereed4034
    @rosiereed40342 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking us on your journey, it makes me not miss home as much x

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear you are enjoying the videos 😊

  • @LorraineG123
    @LorraineG1232 жыл бұрын

    Yipeeeee, love the opening swim,well done you two. It does refresh ones self, mind, body and soul..... off to watch the rest now, just had to comment on how delighted ye had a good swim. Watched the rest, beautiful scenery, well done on great exploring. Sorry about hiccups, we do learn as we go. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bigchapaxe8267
    @bigchapaxe8267 Жыл бұрын

    Gemma smoking that cake!! Wow

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😂

  • @lynnsharp2814
    @lynnsharp28142 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fabulous scenery can’t wait to do this.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s an incredible place! I’m sure you’ll love it 😍

  • @JustOneKnight
    @JustOneKnight2 жыл бұрын

    my nan told me many a story about Skye and I am mesmerised and get this kind of longing in my heart to come see it for myself. The colors are just amazing. its exactly as she described it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is just such a rugged and wild landscape. Incredible!

  • @novicedronepilot
    @novicedronepilot2 жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic upload guys with awesome footage looking forward to the next one. Take care stay safe.👍🏼

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! Take care

  • @sandracrosby5204
    @sandracrosby52042 жыл бұрын

    Love watching you guys always look forward to the next video xx

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all your support Sandra 😁

  • @sr6001
    @sr60012 жыл бұрын

    Another great video guys. Thanks for including all the parking and utilities tips - will hopefully save lots of people a lot of hassle. Stay safe! 🙂

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! We are so glad you found it useful 😁

  • @poppyk6182
    @poppyk61822 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us on your journey guy’s … 🎒🥾🧣🧤 🌨💨

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    So lovely to meet you 😁

  • @kimberlyhenry7717
    @kimberlyhenry77172 жыл бұрын

    Isle of Skye is breathtakingly beautiful. Another place to add to my growing list of places I want to visit. 🙂

  • @alexrobinson2281

    @alexrobinson2281

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can’t imagine why anyone would want to holiday here in the winter ? Horrendous weather , horizontal rain week after week , 6 hours daylight ! You ought to try living here 😂 Many people do and only manage one winter

  • @simonportlock2235
    @simonportlock22352 жыл бұрын

    Skye looks a lovely place to visit. Thanks guys for your video. 👍

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s beautiful 😍 glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @SimGTAandCOD
    @SimGTAandCOD2 жыл бұрын

    Looks so cosy

  • @Dstew57A
    @Dstew57A2 жыл бұрын

    I love a good storm..loved this video. Good on you both for living like this...fantastic really.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks! We definitely don’t love one 😂 glad you enjoyed this video!

  • @pamfrank3962
    @pamfrank3962 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing ❤

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @suzybearsisson994
    @suzybearsisson9942 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, thank you x

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

  • @thomasjohnbirks132
    @thomasjohnbirks132 Жыл бұрын

    I admire your spirit guys. Rock on!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @suzybeetravels
    @suzybeetravels2 жыл бұрын

    When it's windy and raining it is like being in a washing machine in a van. I never get much sleep on nights like that. Stunning vlog as always 💖 ❤️

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more! We are reallt struggling from lack of sleep these days haha 😂

  • @tonymacgrath7762
    @tonymacgrath77622 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video guys x

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @susanashcroft2674
    @susanashcroft26742 жыл бұрын

    Watching this on a wild and very windy evening here in the NW, so can't imagine what it must have felt like on the Isle of Skye in Ellie!! Some stunning drone footage Campbell and Gemma. As for the parking ticket and finding out you could have parked up for 24 hours...we live and learn sometimes the expensive way though!! Anyway take care and look forward to more of your adventures on Skye.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah it was pretty scary at times haha! Managed to hunker down though and it all paid off 😁 yup our lives just seem to be full of expensive and entertaining lessons haha! thanks for the support Susan!

  • @rocktigerdesign
    @rocktigerdesign2 жыл бұрын

    This video gave me soo much excitement for our next trip. Feels like every time you visit Skye is a whole new experience and I cannot wait to get back again. Thank you for bringing us along on this fantastic virtual getaway. 😊 Sorry to hear about the parking ticket… it can be super annoying. Once we had a different experience in the Lakes, the machine charged me outside of paid parking ours, lol. Cannot wait to see the next episode - you guys constantly keeps us craving for more. ❤️

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are going to love it mate! Hopefully the weather is better for your visit haha!

  • @cornishdiaspora918
    @cornishdiaspora9182 жыл бұрын

    brilliant, enjoyed this!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊 glad you enjoyed it!

  • @colinboxall2692
    @colinboxall2692 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Great drone footage. Was there just above Portree in June this year despite the ScotRail strikes which nearly ended our whole trip! Sky, the old man and the Cuillin range was amazing. Such a place and so wild (away from the busy spots).

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁❤️ we love it up here! Safe travels

  • @hughtempleton8640
    @hughtempleton86402 жыл бұрын

    Great video guy's 👍 you two are amazing and thank you for being honest ❤️

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊 glad you are enjoying the videos ❤️

  • @dsrjohnstone
    @dsrjohnstone2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video guys 😎

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Steve 😁

  • @lizleonard3681
    @lizleonard36812 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the water looked very tempting 🏊‍♀️ 👍

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha it tempts us in every time too 😂

  • @vodkaphix
    @vodkaphix2 жыл бұрын

    Great thanks 👌

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @crawfordg
    @crawfordg2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. The Isle of Skye is one of my all time favourite destinations. Sadly the last time we visited, the bridge was about to be completed and it was the old ferry to Kyle of Lochalsh. Nice to hear good Scottish voices. Ar ra best from a long exiled Scot beside a very windy seaside today in West Sussex. Regards Crawford

  • @mikedooling7483
    @mikedooling7483 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant nice to see a uk cupule doing a travel show on KZread, having done the same trip in our camper brings back memories only I don’t remember so many restrictions on packing. Keep having fun and enjoy your life to the fullest.

  • @judithgoodwin8460
    @judithgoodwin84602 жыл бұрын

    Wow, Skye looks beautiful.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    It really is! Such an incredible place!

  • @stuarthall2523
    @stuarthall25232 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy your videos, gives me ideas for when I get my van. 👍

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much 😁 great to hear you’re getting a van!

  • @stevepjackson
    @stevepjackson2 жыл бұрын

    Great Vlog again from you both. I love rain hitting our van at night but yeah not a fan of strong winds though. We're coming back to Scotland this year for the first time in our current van so cant wait for that. Looking forward to your next vid next week :)

  • @MrMontrose1967
    @MrMontrose1967 Жыл бұрын

    Just went there today and the gods shined upon us it was cracking weather in fact the entire trip around Scotland thus far as been brilliant. I have watched most of your videos so far and the place has lived up to it’s name. Beautiful scenery, stunning views the people are so friendly.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it! W are heading back up soon so are hoping the good weather lasts 😁

  • @grantw7
    @grantw7 Жыл бұрын

    I will never forget that hairpin turn because I DID stall on it a couple of days ago. Mainly because the guy we met coming down didn't give me much room. Also, we are from Canada, still getting used to left side driving and using manual AND I'm 75. Thanks for the drone shots of it so I can show family back home to prove how hard it was. Portree many be a nice sleepy town in the winter but when we drove through it on Sept 1st it was packed with tourists. We were grateful that our accommodation was in Uig. THAT is a nice sleepy town. Keep up the good work!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw man what a nightmare 😂 haha glad you enjoyed the video 😊

  • @FionaclarkClark
    @FionaclarkClark Жыл бұрын

    We stayed on a campsite in Skye,opened the door in the morning and stags right outside !! Stunning place, red squirrels,beware of huge logging trucks,narrow roads !!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Incredible 😁 we were camping one time and the same thing happened!

  • @owenfarmer4197
    @owenfarmer41972 жыл бұрын

    “The BIG car park” love your approach great fun video. I’ll watch more of these. Thanks 🙏

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks 😁

  • @roaminghereandthere
    @roaminghereandthere2 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed your discourse, the photography's outstanding we follow along for the ride... All the best, Rob

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😁

  • @tomball5133
    @tomball51332 жыл бұрын

    Does anything ever get Gemma down? What a terrific attitude to life. You're such a lucky guy Campbell .

  • @mwpoppy7162
    @mwpoppy7162 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your videos 🙏

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @tograham22
    @tograham22 Жыл бұрын

    Campbell I don't drive but you and Gemma have made old lad happy this is first time I've seen your vlog I and my sweet💖 used to travel buy coach tours in the 70s so love the patter this was one of the tour and we did it by ferry .no bridge I'm going to watch your runs from now on

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw so glad you enjoyed it 😁 thanks for the support!

  • @Stevebayes66
    @Stevebayes662 жыл бұрын

    Just WOW! Amazing Isle of Skye. A stunning place that is going onto my bucket list of places to visit. Just can’t imagine what it must have been like during the stormy weather but you endured the onslaught. Drone footage was amazing (even though you almost got frostbite to achieve it). Thank you for your hard work to bring us these very entertaining and informative vlogs, looking forward to next weeks 😄👍

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Such an amazing island, it blows our minds every time we come back! Thank you so much for your support😁

  • @mythtree6348

    @mythtree6348

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks do you really like it ? might seem an odd question but people often say they like things they dont lol. Skye gets me down at times. its very bleak and never stops raining.

  • @laurieloses
    @laurieloses2 жыл бұрын

    Love it guys xx 💖💖👌

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you! 😁

  • @sbdiaries
    @sbdiaries2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing us around on the Isle of skye it reminded us of our trip,due to its location the weather changes all the time.just bad luck on the parking ticket though. We had such a good time despite going in winter.take care and safe travels 💚🙋

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video 😁 and you’re time on Skye!

  • @weekendexplorer8899
    @weekendexplorer88992 жыл бұрын

    Great video 😁

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @bradventuresinvw6784
    @bradventuresinvw6784 Жыл бұрын

    Great video guys. We did the nc500 in June going from lindisfarne round to Skye. We are from Cornwall where the parking situation is crazy so we found 95% of our travels very welcoming - often £1 overnight but Skye, yeah all the hotspots are cashing in but still very reasonably I think. We’ll be back soon, love Scotland

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁 yeah parking in Scotland is great for the most part as there is just so much space!

  • @mrvertigo23
    @mrvertigo23 Жыл бұрын

    God's Country - Skye is Beautiful, and full of Beautiful people. It's a place that needs respecting. As for the weather, there's plenty to go around. My dear departed Mam's favourite place after her original home in the Yorkshire Dales. Me and our kid will be scattering some of her ashes there in late spring. Great channel, glad found it.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Always takes our breath away whenever we drive north 🥰

  • @mikepratt3050
    @mikepratt30502 жыл бұрын

    I love your Drone video !

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @JustOneKnight
    @JustOneKnight2 жыл бұрын

    icey water invigorating, i swam in the snowy river up in the high country in Australian winter. Left me cold and tired but worth it. lol. Great video guys.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha it sure is! Aw wow that sounds amazing too!

  • @joeboyle7820
    @joeboyle78202 жыл бұрын

    Magic👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @stuartnoyes2615
    @stuartnoyes26152 жыл бұрын

    We were in Portree and I saw hooded crows. Also a gannet on the northern tip.

  • @frankdingle9920
    @frankdingle99202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a wonderful experience. We would be living there now if we left when planned. but there's always a reason for delays. Only discovered your site three days ago. Already hooked

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support 😊 you will need to visit one day instead!

  • @luluvsraven
    @luluvsraven Жыл бұрын

    Dudes! Omg that water! I subscribed cause 😮

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁 glad you enjoyed the video! Can’t wait to share tonight’s video with you!

  • @madtwatter2
    @madtwatter22 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys, being there in February it baffles me as to the train of thought from the councils, as its not vastly populated this time of year ....handing out parking tickets man ...I really don't know how some of these "people " sleep at night . Keep up the good work guys .

  • @jamminjami103
    @jamminjami1032 жыл бұрын

    I look forward to your weekly videos! A suggestion if I may. Get the part for the casket and maybe have a spare for the Ooops? Stay safe and warm, see ya next weekend! ~from Phx AZ USA~

  • @stephenhawe4331
    @stephenhawe43312 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video guys! Wife and I were in Portree 26 years ago on our honeymoon and appears to have changed a bit. We are caravaners but not sure how caravan friendly Skye is compared to campervans and motor homes though. I do hear Skye a callin’ though 😁

  • @Gallivantinggriffiths
    @Gallivantinggriffiths2 жыл бұрын

    we psent 5 days onskye in December, mist everywhere so not much to see, but just enough to say, you need to come back..... and we did the same in portree, stayed for a couple of hours thinking you couldt park..... so thanks for the tip... cheers

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aw love those moody vibes in scotland! When the sky is clear it’s incredible but I love the winter weather as well

  • @Connor8ness
    @Connor8ness Жыл бұрын

    As someone who is from skye and regularly drives buses over to skye in service. The bridge is advised to be closed but you can more than likely can get over it. Just take it slow and you'll get over

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahh that’s interesting in case of an emergency then! 😁 don’t know how keen I would be in the motorhome though haha

  • @happytraveller8953
    @happytraveller8953 Жыл бұрын

    Hey all, I can answer your question about where there is any other place a lovely as what you saw: The Outer Hebrides comes to mind. I see beauty like you filmed right up the road from me. I suspect each area of Scotland has its own particular charms and drop-dead scenery, though, and you need to just accept that the whole country is just flipping gorgeous...

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw for sure! We recently went to Uist and it was amazing 😍 planning a return trip to all of the islands next summer

  • @mrvertigo23

    @mrvertigo23

    Жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks The Uists are something else! Beautiful and fragile environment, people and tradition

  • @richardgiles2484
    @richardgiles24842 жыл бұрын

    I was skye last September for two nights. Went around the island on day one and the weather was very poor which was disappointing. Got up the second day to head North and it was so nice I went around again 👍😎

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it can sure have some miserable weather! Glad you got to enjoy it in the sunshine 😁

  • @JohnCarstairs1961
    @JohnCarstairs19612 жыл бұрын

    My wife’s family come from the Isle of Skye. We were married in Portree 27 years ago this July and we come ‘home’ every year. Sadly, due to COVID, we couldn’t return home for our Silver Wedding anniversary in 2020, but we had a grandson born on our anniversary instead. We are disabled campervanners from Fife and love touring Scotland. Enjoyed your video although I would have been tempted to head down to the sheltered side of the island. So many beautiful places to see on Skye. Looking forward to your next video and to catch up on some of your previous videos.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully you can visit this year instead 😁aw i know we were searching high and low for shelter but the wind was just everywhere on the island! Thanks for the support and happy travels!

  • @scottmcneill1921
    @scottmcneill19212 жыл бұрын

    KEEP ER LIT

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gotta keep that lit!

  • @karenforsyth5184
    @karenforsyth51842 жыл бұрын

    Just love watching your videos, we are from a place called forres morayshire, and are very new to motorhoming. We have tried a few wild camping nights also a few campsites. So enjoying it so far . Keep the videos coming, and if your ever passing through, we have a driveway to park up,with electric and water ,free to to u guys xx

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you are enjoying the videos Karen and also great to hear you are loving motorhoming 😁 thank you so much, that is very kind of you ❤️

  • @catherinescotton6720
    @catherinescotton67202 жыл бұрын

    I literally spilled my coffee all over my leg when Campbell lost the toilet lid down the dump point.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awwwwww I know!! So typical 😂right after i slagged Gemma for dropping the other one last week..

  • @TonySmithyman
    @TonySmithyman6 ай бұрын

    I'll soon be approaching 30 visits to Skye. Evenings at the The Old Inn at Carbost are hard to beat. If I was to recommend one mountain it would be Bruach Na Frithe on the Northern Cuillin, a munro that isn't too difficult to summit.

  • @DayleFish
    @DayleFish2 жыл бұрын

    Really Enjoyed video and the little bits re parking machine button pushing in Porter, hoping to see in spring 22. That hill you climbed looked challenging but do able for the RV we will be renting as it is about same size. Thankyou

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you have a lovely trip

  • @robertcoleman6153
    @robertcoleman6153 Жыл бұрын

    My partner has been to Skye twice and both weeks were blue sky and ☀️. She doesn't believe me when I tell her it's not always like that.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha very rarely it seems but it is beautiful when the sun shines 😂

  • @adamkoz6358
    @adamkoz63582 жыл бұрын

    You remind me of me my mrs 😂😂 I love Portree great video

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you very much 😁 glad you enjoyed it!

  • @WJWatt
    @WJWatt Жыл бұрын

    I remember my dad going into a snow drift just up from the yellow grit bin at the Quirang road when I was a kid,

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw wow! It can be pretty scary haha

  • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
    @travellingwithcrowsfeet2 жыл бұрын

    Nice vlog guys. We'll sign up for Patreon tomorrow to cover some of your toilet mishaps. Sharons boss used to walk her dogs around Storr and the needle. We'll be there one day. X

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much as always for your support guys ❤️

  • @kevinrichards8119
    @kevinrichards8119 Жыл бұрын

    Agree with surly trucker, we were camper vaning in the highlands in October and there is definitely an air of the locals not wanting MotorhomeCampervan there ..we had one guy give the finger sign ,as we passed each other on the road .He was in his car and we in the van ...Such a shame,as tourists are a life line to the highlands...We would think twice,before we return..

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    It is a shame but it is the tiny majority that seem to think their opinion matters ☺️ everyone we met and spoke with in Scotland loves visitors and the life changing tourism that they have brought

  • @shonavarney366
    @shonavarney3662 жыл бұрын

    Hi guys, love your videos. My partner and I used to have a converted transit which we loved touring Scotland in. We now manage an estate just outside Spean Bridge so had to sell as job is very tying. Come van camp on the beautiful Loch Lochy, we'd love to meet you guys. 4000 acres to choose the perfect spot to van camp.

  • @ianross04
    @ianross042 жыл бұрын

    the photgraphy on the way up to The Old Man is stunning! The cynic in me tells me that the parking rules are deliberately confusing because they all want your money!!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful spot isn’t it 😍 ahh we can only hope our money went towards improving the facilities haha!

  • @SandVan
    @SandVan2 жыл бұрын

    Love your work 😀👏👏great vlog stunning scenery, beautiful editing 🥰😍😘good honest vanlifing 🚐😍just subbed 🤩

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊its lovely to meet you

  • @dcurleyifa
    @dcurleyifa Жыл бұрын

    can I suggest you fit a pair of caravan corner steadies, you should be able to find them at a caravan breakers. They will reduce the windy rocking !

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion thanks 😁

  • @jackwatsonepic626
    @jackwatsonepic626 Жыл бұрын

    The old man of Skye I recognised off the film Prometheus /2012 ( the alien franchise) .

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats the one! Incredible landscape 😁

  • @wolfeyez77
    @wolfeyez772 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your videos, as always, but the song @ 15:00 really popped out to me. Good call.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @jeffdownunder4116
    @jeffdownunder4116 Жыл бұрын

    To prevent you losing more toilet screw caps add a fair amount of water in the cassette (after you empty it of course), screw the lid on and give it a good shake making sure you turn it around in all directions and this will flush the cap. Unscrew and empty again and all clean😅😊. Cheers and enjoy.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a great idea thanks 😁

  • @ipirrie6734
    @ipirrie67342 жыл бұрын

    Have you thought about an external insulated screen cover? Brilliant for cutting down heat loss and eliminating condensation on the windows in winter.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    We have considered them as they are brilliant, however, we like to be able to keep the window clear in case we want to drive away in a hurry (dramas of parking up wild 😂) so an external cover would obviosuly mean we need to leave the van before we drive.

  • @janegrieve
    @janegrieve2 жыл бұрын

    Omg canny believe you got a ticket a bit cheeky

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha aw I know l!

  • @andrewoakley4957
    @andrewoakley49572 жыл бұрын

    Aah, sconny botland! I heard you. 😉 It certainly is stunning scenery, but I'm not sure when we will get there, just fuel costs alone, let alone food and accommodation means it's probably unlikely so watching your excellent videos may well have to do.

  • @alburns7278
    @alburns72789 ай бұрын

    Great video, keep them coming, can I ask where you bought your lights in the van? the ones going round the ceiling

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! We got them from either B&M or Poundland I believe

  • @keithhunt3940
    @keithhunt39402 жыл бұрын

    Your so lucky being able to tour Scotland and the islands. Are you going to do Shetland and her islands. I would love to go there. Did Glasgow, Oban and Edinburgh earlier this year, loved it. But we are restricted by Haggis our Westie. Loved the video. Your not a real driver until you get a parking or speeding ticket. Got both.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    We can’t wait to tour the islands more! Need to get our to the Hebrides this summer 😊

  • @ESPattenden
    @ESPattenden Жыл бұрын

    The Highland Council thanks you 😆

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha we like to do our part 😂

  • @stuartmays
    @stuartmays2 жыл бұрын

    Hi guys, I'm just back from Skye a few hours ago tonight in my T5 LWB, the weather was wild, snow, sleet rain, and gale-force winds, But Skye is still amazing, and ill be back.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful place in all weathers isn’t it! We love it too 😁

  • @johnallen148
    @johnallen1482 жыл бұрын

    Hi Emma Campbell great blog I went to isle of sky being disabled I can’t walk I nearly killed my self getting to the waterfall witch goes over the cliffs on to the beach got to the viewing platform,,,,.guess what,,,no water not even a drop ,,lol hehe so watching you two shows me what I missed thank you for that ,great blog,till next time take care keep safe, John 😇😇🥰☔️☔️👏🌟😂😆🥂🍻🌹🥰😇🙏🙏🍫

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, thank you so much for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care!

  • @laceyjs92
    @laceyjs922 жыл бұрын

    Skye is utterly breathtaking! That weather though, how insane. Is most of Skye protected for the wildlife?

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Isnt it?! Ehhh I think its mainly just owned by farmers and crofters so that stops development, but I know the land and the weather is just so crazy that it makes choosing where to build more interesting!

  • @PHILIPPEADELINA
    @PHILIPPEADELINA Жыл бұрын

    What a beauty Isle of Skye is! You guys are a great couple, great video!

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much guys, we are so glad you enjoyed it 😁 Isle of Skye is definitely one of our favourite places!

  • @guderian7795
    @guderian77952 жыл бұрын

    Aye, this is a bonnie video! Love from Canada :)

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @scorps192
    @scorps192 Жыл бұрын

    Hi from Southern Scotland. Enjoyed your video. so envious of you pair. You seem made for each other. Good luck in life 😊

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you so much ☺️❤️ glad you enjoyed the video

  • @SBCBears
    @SBCBears2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you're dropping things because your hands are cold. Fantastic landscapes. Stay cozy.

  • @conormckenna25
    @conormckenna252 жыл бұрын

    My wife and I love your content. I know you keep talking about a projector. I can send you a mini projector if you'd like. Only used it twice. Too small for my house but would be perfect for your van. Conor and Fionnuala

  • @annabethsarskullflower9623
    @annabethsarskullflower96232 жыл бұрын

    Glad you finally made it to Skye looked cold and wet though. How long are you planning on staying on the island for and what are your plans?

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    The weather wasn’t really on our side whilst we were there unfortunately but we’re planning to go back again soon 😁

  • @cindybrown9898
    @cindybrown98982 жыл бұрын

    so dark and dreary over there wow

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it’s been a wet and windy winter haha!

  • @andrewcopley9894
    @andrewcopley98942 жыл бұрын

    First started coming to skye in mid eighties ,parking was free, The parking fees in towns were lifted between sept & march main carpark in portree was free , no overnight parking 8 pm -8 am . until covid cleared away the motorhomes it was like a campsite people took no notice . the council saw a chance to make money . i never thought they would ever put meters in such places as the storr & quirang , !!!!!!

  • @rob20452
    @rob204522 жыл бұрын

    The curtain rail around your cab that bends where did you get it and what did you use to nail it up to the top 🤔 Thanks 😊

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    We actually got our van with it already in place so can’t help you with that one unfortunately!

  • @stuartnoyes2615
    @stuartnoyes26152 жыл бұрын

    Having learned the knack of sleeping through Gale force winds in a tent, I hope you guys can find being comatose through the worst weather easier.

  • @highlands2hammocks

    @highlands2hammocks

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you! It is pushing us to the edge hard these days 😂just never ending!

  • @stuartnoyes2615

    @stuartnoyes2615

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@highlands2hammocks Have faith in your van. I know rain hammering on the roof is loud and it rocks in the wind. How many times you hear vans blow over? You are more in tune with nature than those living in brick houses.

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