Van Life in Scotland takes an unexpected turn! (Cairngorms,Aviemore)
VANLIFE Scotland roadtrip! In this video we take our campervan to the Cairngorms - Aviemore
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Great coverage guys, this on my doorstep I love these spots. Enjoy
@Steps2adventure
11 күн бұрын
Beautiful isn’t it!
Love watching, both of you and lily are class , so relaxing plus your music choices playing over what you do is class.
I am a legend...love watching you guys for your enthusiasm, seeing the scenery across UK and Europe, along with the trials and tribulations that van life brings.. you also come across as a very genuine, down to earth couple...keep being you
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much we really appreciate it we try to show the true side of vanlife and travel whilst enjoying the ups and downs 🤣😂
Well done guys. Another great vid. Some great ideas for when we start our journey.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad we could help 🤩
Great content guys thanks for sharing all the best...
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
Great trip, entertaining as always 🥂
I am a legend love watching. Gives me inspiration on where to go once my van is finished ❤
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
I bet you can't wait to get out and about in your van 😊👌
I am a legend - came across your videos as I was searching for something else. Glad i found you guys. Love how you enjoy the highlights of Scotland. Keep it up.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊 glad your liking the content
Absolutely love your videos, definitely my favourite
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Just discovered this channel and am bingewatching . Lovely sharing your travels
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!🥰🥰
I love the scenery in the vlogs, you guys and you information is great. Your doing great please keep doing videos.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching🥰
I am a legend .. Another great video of your adventures.
I’m a LEGEND, another fantastic blog xx
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!! X
I am a Legend !!!! Another cracking episode ! Honestly these are getting better by the week ! Keep it up guys your smashing it 💪
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much means a lot 🩷
I’m a legend , absolutely love your videos, great information, entertaining and what a lovely couple you are not forgetting Lilly
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much glad yiu enjoyed the vlog 😊💯
That's awesome guys. I've been to Loch An Eilein loads of times but never seen the castle close up!
@Steps2adventure
11 күн бұрын
Thanks so much, it’s so cool isn’t it
I went on a big 10 day road trip all over scotland last fall, I can't wait to go back and explore more!
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Some amazing hidden places in Scotland 💯
I’m a LEGEND. You Two are a great inspiration for all. Your videos have everything, quality content, quality humour, quality scenery. In a nutshell QUALITY 👍
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the support really appreciate it when people enjoy the content 😊
@jasonpacific5661
Ай бұрын
Your narration is perfect and gives the whole flavor of Scotland. Thats what hooked us. And we would love to see the remote pubs. 🍺
I am a Legend, another great Vlog guys, thank you for sharing ❤ Mick & Tina x
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Mick & Tina 🩷
Ski-ing Doo!Great video guys,we was up there a few years ago,stunning places.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! It’s brilliant isn’t it
you both are great.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much
I am a Legend. Great video again from you guys. So professional and full of information. Well done, cracking job.👍😎
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much means a lot 🤩
What an epic location.... woahhh! Thanks for sharing, love the video :D
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊💯
I am a legend....another great video guys....thank you
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🤩
We parked in that spot on Cairngorm, stayed several nights at the campsite and cycled a loop round boat of Garten and back past An Lochan Uaine so we walked back up the next day to swim (head above water). Sand is unbelievably natural. Ski bar is Pine Marten. Kayaked on Loch Morlich. Swimming, cycling, walking kayaking paradise. It's nice now we have a van as the weather can be a challenge in a tent!
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Sounds like you had a blast!!
brilliant! epic adventure ✌👋👋👋
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Loved the episode Just came across you, wow stunning van enjoy
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊💯
I'm a ledged great video guys it great having g a peak into van life and u guys are great fun to watch
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🥰
I'm a legend ❤ Wow, what an amazing vlog! Thank you for yet another wonderful video!
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🤩
You had nothing to worry about. Those are Horse Leeches. They dont attach or suck blood-they eat small invertebrates.
@Steps2adventure
14 күн бұрын
Ah no way!
We love watching your vlogs, we paddle boarded around a castle near grantown, on lochindorb last September, was amazing.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
So cool isn’t it 🤩
I just subscribed and gave a like. I'm watching because you two are doing exactly what we want to do! Your van looks amazing, I must check it out and more of your films, all the best! Cheers.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanksss 😊💯🙌
I am a legend ! Another belter of a video guys, lots of love to you all from Mark and Mavis my Spaniel in France xx
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊💯 xx
I am a Legend ! cracking video guys and Lilly. 👍
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much
Aviemore is amazing
Just comeback on sunday from the campsite.the pub is called the pinemartin pub and scran..ate there everyday.Green loch is a lovley walk from the campsite.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Yesss it’s the best pub/bar!! Hope you had a nice time
Cracking video....Great to see the Midges aren't eating you! We were plagued by them last August , never again at that time of year.....see you in Ireland soon hopefully
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
They haven’t been too bad! I can imagine August would be wild for them 🫣 Fingers crossed 🥰🥰
the pine martin!
I am a legend 👍 loving the Scotland videos. Stay safe from speedy and cheryl 🤗
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much guys we got so lucky with the weather 🙌😊
i am a legend great vlog guys looks like u having some decent weather up in Scotland enjoy !
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yeah it’s been super nice!
I am a legend 💪😎 😂 Watching for everything you guys put in your video's, keep going my husband and I love the content xxx
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🩷
Love how you love scotland 🏴 you pair have inspired me to look for a van
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Do it you won't regret it 💯👌
I'm a Legend, absolutely love watching your vlogs fantastic scenery always having a good time ,definitely cheers my days up ,keep up the great work ❤xx
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for being so kind and enjoying our content 😊 xx
I am a legend 🤙 and you 2 are legends, great video again well done and thanks for sharing All the best graham
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 🥰
Great narration. That's what made us subscribe right away 👌 It would be great if you also showed us some remote pubs 🍺
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
We don’t really visit many pubs but if there’s any cool ones we will point them out 🤩
I’m a legend!! Great vlogs guys!!
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Yesss thanks for watching
I'm a legend. Great video
I am a Legend 😂 love your videos and places you go keep up the great work 👍
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks soo much 😊💯👌
You asked for some feedback as to why we watch. Mainly to see all the places you visit and get ideas as to where we can go in our van. Also because you two are the nicest couple doing vanlife on KZread so it's great to spend time with you.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
That’s so kind, thanks so much for watching 🥰
Great video well worth watching it stunning views beautiful scenery and that beach that was amazing looks like you had lovely weather too but you make me hungry when you make all that really nice food 😊👍carry on can’t wait for the next video we’ll done 😊👍🙏
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it 🤩🤩
Another amazing video! Yip chicken tikka masala & chicken tikka chasni both made in Scotland😊You are the LEGENDS, especially wee Lilly 🐾
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Oooh not heard of that other one 👀😂
I swam the circumference but a lot of logs and got midged when I got out, at the end of Sept! Didn't know about leaches either but they're no problem compared to ticks. I got covered with them in Thailand waterfall walking in a monsoon.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Ticks are awful aren’t they!!
I am a legend once again loved the video 👍
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
You sure are a legend for watching and supporting the channel 😊🙌
I've just subbed ! You three are lovely
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing!🥰🥰
Am a legend see you two soon 💪👊👍 brilliant
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Yess!! See you soon mate 👏🏼
Absolutely fantastic channel this we really enjoy it only discovered it the other day. We just started a channel few months ago you 2 are brilliant should be on tv in fact your 2 bloody good for tv
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
That’s so kind!! Thanks so much for watching 🥰
I am legend (awesome film too) Me and the wife loving the videos guys, just spent weekend at ullswater in the layby you stayed and walked to Glenridding was lovely. Scotland on the cards soon.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Oh amazing!! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching 🤩
Watch for you guys and vanlife content
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much
Hya, I watch your videos to plan trips out. Think the beach at the Cairngorm will definitely be on my list 👍
@Steps2adventure
29 күн бұрын
Deffoo worth a visit 👌💯
Great video guys, I swim in the Green loch in the winter time not seen a leech once, it’s great to camp at the stars at night there are amazing, I wild camp the area a good bit mostly in the winter time when there’s no one about, keep up the great work guys. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much yeah the green loch looked amazing until we saw those leeches a local was telling us there's loads in there but if you keep swimming they won't go on you it's just when your stood still 😂
I am a legend. I’ve only just subscribed to your channel guys. Sorry I do like your videos and Scotland does look amazing and Annalise is such a good cook. I’m jealous. 😊
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Welcome to the team!! Thanks so much for watching x
I am a legend love watching Ur adventures recently found Ur channel u 2 are very infectious a great couple I'm doing Scotland with a tentbox Ur giving me some great ideas n places to find n explore
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching 🤩 hope you enjoy Scotland
Got photos from 22 year ago on loch morlich. Lovely area. Try the rowantree b&b next to little loch alive.
Just watched all your Spain videos. Awesome. Enjoyed them. I want to do the same when I finished building the bigger camper. My vw isn’t big enough for that one. It’s been to Scotland a few times though 😊
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
You will absolutely love taking your van overseas it's hands down the best thing you will do 🙌😊💯
I’m a legend great video guys
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!! X
Love seeing people exploring up here! It’s a whole other world in the Scottish Highlands. They are horse leeches and won’t bother humans. Love that youse got in the water! The Lochs here are very cold, I do love a good loch swim 😍
@Steps2adventure
26 күн бұрын
Some cracking Lochs up there but the locals in the cairngorms laughed when we said we swam in there 🤣
@thehighlandlife2023
26 күн бұрын
@@Steps2adventure Loads of locals and visitors swim in there regularly, the Leeches won’t bother you, as they didn’t when you guys had a swim. X
Beautiful food, beautiful girl, stunning views oh and Mat Armstrong on the tablet. Jordan, my man, you have got it made 😎 I am a legend but you two are more 💖
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
So kind!! Thanks so much for watching 🤩
Skiing Doo, or the Woodshed at Coylumbridge
Why do I watch?…for Annalise of course 😁 another great video guys 👏🏻 keep em comin 👍🏻
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks mate ahah can't wait to get back overseas 💯👌
Cool video I crashed me mini 2 whilst flying around that castle oh my god keep up the good vlogs
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Oh nooo!! That’s not good🫣 thanks for watching x
It's true I am legend 🤣 great vids keep em up✌️
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 👌😊
4 mins in, The Pine Martin. Best nachos ever.....
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
We love the pine Martin we use to get breakfast there but they have recently stopped it 😔😔
Guys, I've just stumbled on your site and I'll subscribe. I live in Grantown and go to that leisure centre 3 times a week. I know the area so well and you are showing it off in a sympathetic way, thanks. Loch an Eilan is delightful. It means Loch of the island. (Try saying ee-lann). If you ever come back to Strathspey I would love to show you more.
@Steps2adventure
11 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching
Your question could be one of two places. Either Skiing Doo! In Aviemore or on the edge of the Glenmore Campsite the Pine Marten Bar.
Hi guys, amazing idea with the Macdonalds castle drive through 😂, any great video guys, thank you for sharing, you’re the legends, am just viewing them, great food too 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 take care
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
If you ever see a McDonald's at a remote castle in an island you know who's running it 🤣🤣
@marksingleton5176
Ай бұрын
@@Steps2adventure hahaha yes definitely 💯 🎉🎉🎉
Was just there ourselves a couple weeks back. Love it there and the Pine Marten does mean chilli nachos! ;-)
@Steps2adventure
14 күн бұрын
It's cracking there we was gutted to see that the pine Martin had stopped breakfast
@alexkee8416
14 күн бұрын
I didn't realise they had stopped breakfast. In fairness we have been in the area a number of times over the last few years and that's the first we have ever been to the Pine Marten. The youth hostel used to do food as well but I haven't looked this year.
I am a Leg-end 😂. Great video guys, made me very hungry with all that food.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching 🥰
I am legend!!!!!! Brilliant one guys, I am bias though as I do love the country I live in 😉
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much it's a great place to travel to 😊💯
I'm a legend ! I watch because I enjoy your adventures, you seem genuine and just decent people. Also look up Glencoe Red Squirrel campsite. One of the first Potter films was filmed there and that's where Hagrids house was, think it's the pap of Glencoe. Might be worth checking out in future......Rick.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Ah no way I’ll have to have a look at that! Thanks so much for watching x
Went on a school trip to Youth Hostel to loch not lock , please! Morlich,,,try that ! I was 15 and now 65… Hagrid lived on Loch Lomond…. Ps the water was well cold.
@Steps2adventure
13 күн бұрын
If I said loch in a Scottish accent I’d sound scouse 😂
@keenymeeny2
13 күн бұрын
@@Steps2adventure all right our kid! But try it’s my pet hate with you sassenachs, ch not ck… and I had 10 years dine sith working on the Southern softies. Give me a platoon of Yorkshire or Lancashire lads any day.😂😂😂
I am a Legend, no doubt about it!
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Yess
I’m still a legend! As are you two!! Proper!!!!! And I’m still in the Outer Hebrides…. Don’t wanna leave! 😑
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Hope your having the best time 🤩
I AM LEGEND AMAZING VIDEO GUYS COULDNT FIND THE PUB JORDAN WAS TALKING ABOUT THO ON GOOGLE 😞 CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO 🙂
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Pine Martin bar & scran it’s such a cool place! Thanks for watching
I'm a legend, nice trip I wish i know all the beauty parking spot so we can go to 🤘👍🏻
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
There’s loads in Scotland you’ll have no problem parking up
@kieras13
Ай бұрын
Which way you go, got some pins maps etc, most people go NC500 🤷♂️
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
@@kieras13 the one through the cairngorms is called the snow roads scenic route
I’m a legend and so are Jordan and AElise 🫵
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
Shes well trained
Banging episode guys. You are both legends. Scenario - Your both stranded on that island with only ONE source of food. What is it ?? 😆
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Jordan’s answer: Annalise My answer: unlimited McDonald’s from the new paddle up McDonald’s that’s Jordan’s gonna build on there 😂😂
@BreakFromTheNorm
Ай бұрын
@@Steps2adventure I was hoping for a Greggs. Not just for their sublime fillings. Their underwear range is exceptional....🤣
Hi guys, are you taking the ticks out with a tick tool that you pull n twist don't leave the head in, great channel both 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Heyy! Yeah we managed to get the head out. Thanks for watching 🤩
Our BP garage has took off the free water can get clean drinking water any more
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Standard in the UK
You have to be careful with a dog in green lochan in the summer its prone to blue/green algae as well as leeches.
@Steps2adventure
2 күн бұрын
Full of leaches and for summer there hasn't been one 😂😂
I’m a LEGEND an other great video
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much 🤩
I’m a Legend, those leaches are stuck in my head, yuk ✅
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Horrible aren’t they!!
Hiya could you put a link or a picture of The crackle please ..love it
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
crakl.co.uk
I’m not worried about Jordan falling in the lake, it’s the drone falling in the lake I’m more worried about lol 😋
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂me too!
Fab vlog as always - wd like to get one of those outdoor crackle burners and the small quecha outdoor table ..do you have shop links for those or do I just order from Amazon? X
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Unfortunately we don't but the table we got in Spain from decathlon 😊 it's amazing super strong and folds away great
Loving watching your adventures That didn’t look like a leech more like a massive snake
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🤩
I am a LEGEND!! Love your content and especially the Scottish stuff. Scotland is such a lovely and beautiful country I really don't understand why I left it!! But I am desperate to return once I convince the family!! But great content once again - love the humour but I think Jordan needs a lot more practice with his Scottish accent, although I would give him about a 7 out of 10 for it! Keep up the good work!!
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Hahaha thanks for watching 🤩🤩
I fear I'm more bellend than legend, but such is life. I think you're right about the beach being natural - it's something called a kettle lake, which is a type of usually shallow lake formed by slowly melting glaciers at the end of the last ice age. Beaches are quite common for kettle lakes, given their combination of being shallow, thousands of years old, and surrounded by mountains, so having plenty of small rocks and suchlike to be worn down to sand.
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Nah definitely legend. 😂 ah no way that’s interesting thanks for sharing 🤩
Leeches are supposed to be good for the removal of blood clots. Great way to travel to the castle...very enjoyable and the food getting served..making me hungry!!
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
Yeah they were used in hospitals at one point apparently. Thanks so much for watching
Hiya guys lovin your vlogs. Just watched this one and wondering where you got The Crackle? Would like to get one myself 😊
@Steps2adventure
Ай бұрын
It’s off the Crakl website 🥰
@donnawesthead2846
Ай бұрын
@@Steps2adventure thanku for fast reply very appreciated 👍😀