Van Life on the Isle of Arran, Scotland

Experience van life on the Isle of Arran with my good friend Katie and me. The Isle of Arran lies off the west coast of Scotland in the Firth of Clyde and hosts impressive mountains, rugged beaches and fantastic wildlife. Join us as we enjoy van life and hike, swim and paddle our way around this beautiful Scottish isle.
I hope you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up if you do and comment below, maybe you have also visited the Isle of Arran? I’d love to hear about your travels!
Thank you so much for watching, have a great week and hopefully see you all on the next adventure, until then happy wandering :)

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  • @kalodner666
    @kalodner66614 күн бұрын

    Amazing island, I would love to live there and see my final days in such a beautiful country, although I am english I have Scottish ancestry and that holds very dear to my heart.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    9 күн бұрын

    @@kalodner666 It is such a beautiful place, I completely understand why you would want to live there. It truly lives up to its nickname ‘Scotland in miniature’, doesn’t it. And to have ancestry from the area must make it all the more special for you.

  • @Pelladoni
    @Pelladoni2 жыл бұрын

    I unfortunately did not understand everything :-) , but I like the video very much. Well done!!! I hope to visit Scotland and Arran again this year. Greetings from Switzerland.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! It's so lovely to hear you enjoyed the video. I really hope you get the chance to visit again soon. Ah living in Switzerland must be wonderful, such a beautiful country!

  • @StrudlePie
    @StrudlePie2 жыл бұрын

    This video was an absolute Joy to watch!! Great Stuff!! I'm originally from Claonaig which is just across the water from Lochranza and this captures the vibes perfectly

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s an absolutely beautiful part of the world how wonderful to be brought up there. I’ve heard the Kintyre Peninsular is also a fantastic place to explore and would love to see more of Scotland.

  • @janebythesea3567
    @janebythesea35672 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your smiles, your energy and your good mood despite the effort. All of your video breathes freedom. Thank you very much for this! 🙏🏻❤️

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jane! Such kind and heartwarming words, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you have a wonderful week and look forward to watching your next adventure 💙😊

  • @janebythesea3567

    @janebythesea3567

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGirlGoneNomad Thank you very much! I hope you will like my next video because I put all my heart into it. Have a wonderful week too 🤗😉❤️

  • @Tawroset
    @Tawroset6 ай бұрын

    I envy you. I have ancestors from the Isle of Arran and I'd give anything to be able to visit. It looks beautiful.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    6 ай бұрын

    How wonderful to have history on the Island, it would be fantastic if you got to visit one day. Do you live far away?

  • @Tawroset

    @Tawroset

    6 ай бұрын

    I live in the United States. South Carolina. So only a few thousand miles away, lol. But I would love to go there someday and meet my Henry relatives!😊

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    6 ай бұрын

    @@Tawroset South Carolina, beautiful, bet it’s a darn sight warmer than here! Well I hope you get the chance one day, Scotland as a whole is a great place to explore!

  • @RyantoDidik
    @RyantoDidik2 жыл бұрын

    Great watching ❤️🖤👌💯

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @andrewsadventures5747
    @andrewsadventures57472 жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoyed your time in Arran. I grew up with my summer holidays there as my mum and dad had a caravan in Lamlash. Great memories! I

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Andrew, what a fantastic place to go for the summer. We had a wonderful time, thank you. Lamlash is such a beautiful location, I can imagine you had many an adventure!

  • @andrewsadventures5747

    @andrewsadventures5747

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGirlGoneNomad yeah it was great. Thanks. Did a lot of hill walking when there and inspired me to do the munros which I am still working on!

  • @CamsCampbell
    @CamsCampbell2 жыл бұрын

    This was great! I'm lucky enough to live on Arran and I have to say you've captured it really well. Hope you enjoyed your full Scottish breakfast on the way back over!

  • @mattmadn
    @mattmadn2 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful video you’ve given me wanderlust over the Isle of Arran!

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that's so kind! It's such a fantastic place to explore, I'd certainly recommend venturing there.

  • @petemaccc
    @petemaccc2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! The Sandwich shop in Lochranza is just the best!! Heading back in August!

  • @traveldiarieswithadi496
    @traveldiarieswithadi4962 жыл бұрын

    Your videos always bring an absolute joy and delight. This outdoor adventure has once again given an experience which is a distant dream for many..loved the presentation. Incredible views

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and it brought you joy, I really appreciate your comments. I hope you have a wonderful week exploring your next new destination!

  • @FarForFiona
    @FarForFiona2 жыл бұрын

    Aw love this so much! Your 'face to camera' stuff is fantastic, I don't know what you were talking about before! The whole video is completely engaging. And what a fun trip, you packed in so much! Loved it 😍😍 Hope you have a fab week xx

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Fiona! This is the loveliest of comments and a real confidence booster to keep chatting to my camera. We had a brilliant time, I wish I could have stayed longer I feel like there is still so much to see! Your recent videos have certainly inspired me to want to keep exploring more of Scotland, its such a special place. Hope you have a brilliant week too xx

  • @midmiddleton163
    @midmiddleton1632 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Looks like a magical place in truth. Thanks for sharing with the world.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comments, really glad you enjoyed the video 😊

  • @JC.Journey
    @JC.Journey2 жыл бұрын

    What an absolutely delightful trip. Enjoyed every moment! It looks like you enjoyed a wonderful time - We've subscribed to your channel and look forward to following your adventures! 😊

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the trip and thank you for your support, great to have you along for the adventure!

  • @naturereveal7488
    @naturereveal74882 жыл бұрын

    Good 💐👏⭐

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @TheMadmacs
    @TheMadmacs2 жыл бұрын

    good fun.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @katiehall8620
    @katiehall86202 жыл бұрын

    that drone footage 😍😍 worth the midging xxx

  • @katiehall8620

    @katiehall8620

    2 жыл бұрын

    also love my manoeuvring face, thanks for capturing that one

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re a true Scottish mermaid 🧜‍♀️ 💙

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@katiehall8620 You look beautiful in every shot to me ❤️

  • @shanghikk
    @shanghikk2 жыл бұрын

    Whole trip was incredible to watch and the boarding looked fantastic! Very Jealous!

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I can highly recommend a trip, it was only four hours away, ferry included and Lamlash was a perfect spot to paddle 😊 Have a great week Otter!

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark2 жыл бұрын

    This was a very cool video.So many beautiful places.Looks like you had a great trip.Thank you.

  • @ew7951
    @ew79512 жыл бұрын

    Wow, the scenery is amazing. I feel really astonished by it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s a beautiful place, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your kind comments, I hope you have a great week.

  • @traveldiarieswithadi496
    @traveldiarieswithadi4962 жыл бұрын

    Loved this walking tour . A perfect way to show this beautiful city. Greetings from Oman

  • @jimsarranadventures3005
    @jimsarranadventures30052 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for visiting our wonderful island, glad you both enjoyed it.

  • @littleoneadventures
    @littleoneadventures2 жыл бұрын

    I loved the new intro to the video (: I hope you enjoyed your adventure, looked so beautiful and a lot of fun (:

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :) I had a really wonderful time, I felt so free! I hope you have a lovely week :)

  • @StewartHarding
    @StewartHarding2 жыл бұрын

    I love this. That scenery gave me goosebumps. I'm looking forward to returning to the Western Isles for a fifth time in the next to distant future and hopefully the next time I do it'll be to live there. Keep up these great videos. It looks like you ladies had a lot of fun!

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Stewart for your kind comments. It sounds like you’ve had some wonderful adventures in the Scottish Isles, do you have a favourite place you have visited? I hope you get to return soon and make a home there.

  • @NordicbyNature
    @NordicbyNature2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery & awesome tour! Big like and greetings from Denmark 💚💚💚

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Lovely to hear that you've enjoyed the video, thank you for watching and your kind comments :) Hope you have a great week!

  • @magicofgardenshwetapandey4448
    @magicofgardenshwetapandey44482 жыл бұрын

    like super

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @dreammusicworld2325
    @dreammusicworld23252 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice ❤️❣️

  • @beneverard7430
    @beneverard74302 жыл бұрын

    Loving your videos! You deserve more subs than you have. Thank you for sharing

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ben, that's really kind, lovely to hear you've been enjoying the videos! I hope you are having a great week

  • @FunnySurpriseToys
    @FunnySurpriseToys2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Friend! Really awesome!👍17

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mrlionrocks
    @mrlionrocks2 жыл бұрын

    Had 2 trips to arran this year. Amazing place 🦁👍🏻

  • @미미즈
    @미미즈2 жыл бұрын

    It's such a beautiful video. so lovely💜 I subscribed to the channel😘

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comments and support, I’m really glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @BoondockCharlie
    @BoondockCharlie2 жыл бұрын

    Good video.. Enjoyed it.. Some very nice spots you went to... Will definitely be giving you a thumbs up and a sub.. Thanks..

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your kind comments. I hope you have a great week! Great to have you along for the adventure.

  • @KpopGelfyMichinsarang
    @KpopGelfyMichinsarang2 жыл бұрын

    very nice video that made me finished well ... Also I can see that you're so passionate in your content that inspires and motivates many people like me. keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!'

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Such lovely things to say, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and it inspired you. I hope you have a wonderful week!

  • @mamamia4080
    @mamamia40802 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful place 😍

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @fletch2532
    @fletch25322 жыл бұрын

    Remind me never to let you near my overnight oats!

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha it’s true, my overnight oats can’t compete, you are the queen of overnight oats!

  • @Seenseeker
    @Seenseeker2 жыл бұрын

    Love To Watch Your Contents

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer2 жыл бұрын

    800 and a bit and looking fairly dramatic up top there Betty. Almost as good as Skye not that I've been. I must say it's good to see you in good company. Memory making at its finest alongside the Sandwiches and wooly hat. Wow, you packed it in on this one. Nice sea. Take care out there and all the best. Mark

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark! It was lovely to travel with Katie, she is a good egg. Very impressed with the hiking on Arran, we didn't know what to expect, but we were blown away by the beautiful views (almost quite literally by the wind!). Thank you agin for watching Mark, have a brilliant week! All the best, Betty

  • @WyeExplorer

    @WyeExplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGirlGoneNomad A pleasure Betty. Good vibes from here. Yes, wonderful to be with a good pal in such surroundings. I will have a good week - you to.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WyeExplorer Thank you Mark!

  • @WyeExplorer

    @WyeExplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGirlGoneNomad Pleasure Betty - I meant good pal/typo there. Amended now.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@WyeExplorer No problem Mark, I guessed that was what you meant :)

  • @jones1068
    @jones10682 жыл бұрын

    My friend has been up the highest Mountain on that island GoatFell.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh fantastic! It’s a beautiful mountain. Have you visited Arran before?

  • @jones1068

    @jones1068

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGirlGoneNomad Only once i cycled round it in 2016. I can to the south west coast of Scotland in August i can see the Ilse of Arran from the seafront in the town where i live i cycled round the Isle of Bute and the ilse of Cambrae last year. I've never been up Goatfell.

  • @tkcmyk
    @tkcmyk2 жыл бұрын

    That looked like a really cool adventure, Betsy✨ We would love to own a van to do what you did😍 Hopefully soon! I am glad the weather got better for you guys and you paddle and swam! How cold was the water? 🌊

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Really glad you enjoyed the adventure, thank you for your lovely comments. Ah you should get yourselves a van, it's brilliant having a bed and kitchen on wheels! You could go on some wonderful road trips. The sea was quite cold, colder than the lakes, but it was refreshing, a great way to wake up in the morning :) Have a fantastic week :)

  • @robinfellows-weir3734
    @robinfellows-weir37342 жыл бұрын

    It looks like you had a great time, and it really gives a good feel for the island before my own trip coming up, so thank you! Where did you swim at the end - Glen Rosa, Glen Sannox or somewhere else?

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, really glad you enjoyed the video and it gave you some ideas for your own trip. Hope you have a fantastic time! We swam in Glen Rosa at the end 😊

  • @robinfellows-weir3734

    @robinfellows-weir3734

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGirlGoneNomad Thank you!

  • @markbunyan9092
    @markbunyan90922 жыл бұрын

    Great video ! Pity it was a bit overcast and windy on your visit as we have had a fantastic long summer on Arran, love the place but I am a little bias :-)

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is a truly beautiful place, sounds like you had a fantastic summer exploring Arran, do you visit often? Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, yes it was indeed a little windy but loved it all the same, hope to return one day!

  • @markbunyan9092

    @markbunyan9092

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGirlGoneNomad Hi< I am a life long resident to Arran, known as an Arranach so have seen the changes over the seasons and years, wouldn't live anywhere else. Haste ye back!

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@markbunyan9092 Hi Mark, oh how wonderful! Such a fantastic place to have grown up and live, you are very lucky. Do you have a favourite spot on the island? I really hope to return and discover more!

  • @markbunyan9092

    @markbunyan9092

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheGirlGoneNomad Hi, not really, I like it all from the granite mountainous North to the forestry and farmland of the south and everything in between. I also like all the quirks about the island like the Doctors Bath in Corrie, the standing stones in Machrie and of course sunsets from Pirnmil and plenty more. I do like a good storm when we are cut off for a few days in winter.

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@markbunyan9092 It all sounds absolutely wonderful! So much on one island, it certainly lives up to the title of 'Scotland in miniature'. I've just researched the Doctors Bath in Corrie, I hadn't heard of it before, what a great natural shoreside pool. Well I'm sold, like to visit in all seasons now to get the true Arran experience!

  • @kalodner666
    @kalodner66614 күн бұрын

    Great vlog, brings back so many memories for me from my college days 36 years ago. There is so much to see on the island than you covered in this vlog. There's a great walk starting at Lochranza around to the Cock of Arran and then coming back overthe hils back into Lockranza(6 miles or so ). There is the amazing columar jointed basalt cliff structure of the Drumadoon sill, basalt based igneous rock formation. Check this- kzread.info/dash/bejne/pYKcj7qznpu1f5c.html

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    9 күн бұрын

    @@kalodner666 Thank you, that is very kind, it is lovely to hear it brings back memories. Did you visit when in collage? Or did you go to collage in Scotland? Thank you for the recommendations on where to visit, something to aim for if I go back. The walk you mention sounds beautiful, and the Drumadoon still something else! I certainly wish I had had more time to stay longer, but maybe it’s a good excuse to go back!

  • @linelafrance2937
    @linelafrance2937 Жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me wich mountains did you hike? thank you

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, the first mountain was Goatfell and the second was Cir Mhor, hope this helps!

  • @kirstiehood3404
    @kirstiehood34042 жыл бұрын

    What was the last place called?

  • @TheGirlGoneNomad

    @TheGirlGoneNomad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kirstie, where we swam at the end? That is Glen Rosa, hope this helps :)