VANLIFE in the Outer Hebrides (NOT what you'd expect)
As we take our motorhome to the Outer Hebrides for the first time ever, things are not quite what we were expecting. Stunning beaches, ancient history, and of course, LOTS of wild swims, this turned out to be one of our favourite road trips yet! #vanlifeuk #livinginamotorhome
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- What is vanlife like in the Outer Hebrides?! 00:00
- Who are Gemma and Campbell? 00:07
- First time in the Outer Hebrides 00:10
- Vanlife in the Outer Hebrides 00:15
- Fulltime motorhome living - what is it like? 00:30
- The perks of vanlife (why we LOVE it) 00:01:09
- Ferry to the Outer Hebrides (what is it like?) 01:59
- Waking up to the best park up in Scotland (breathtaking sunrise) 03:20
- Wild camping in the Outer Hebrides 03:52
- Vanlife on Uist 04:33
- Wild swimming in the Outer Hebrides 04:53
- Driving in the Outer Hebrides - What is it like?! 05:46
- The history on Uist is amazing (Dun an Sticir ruin) 06:47
- What are houses like in the Outer Hebrides? 07:53
- The most beautiful sunset from our van window 09:01
- Morning in the van in the Outer Hebrides 11:10
- Our most exciting activity yet! 11:30
- Uist Distillery tasting session (full review) 12:10
- Stunning beach pack up on Uist 13:5314:34
- Is this the most bizarre thing we have ever done?!
- The locals on Uist are so friendly 14:49
- We were invited to a local ceilidh (live ceilidh dancing) 15:43
- That was the best night of our lives 16:30
- Leaving Uist 17:39
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Cheesy Gins....whoops Grins :) Very informative.... Please keep it that way and please dont sell out! The gentle humble way is a nice way to present. Thank you.
Now that is some views!
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t it amazing? 😍
Scotland with Gemma and Campbell, yay!
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
😁😁🎉🎉
Well I've never heard of a ceilidh before...it looked like a rollicking good time! Awesome camera work too OMG!!!
Aren’t the Hebrides so wonderful? Heaven on Earth.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Paradise 😁
So nice to see a 'van life' video where it doesn't go on about being able to 'park up anywhere'. There are good places that don't cause issues, and well, not such good places that give van owners a bad rep. Glad you enjoyed the Uists. Next time, try Harris and Lewis (although the driving isn't very van friendly). Even more spectacular beaches, mountains and islands scattered like confetti in the lochs.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! We are very passionate about educating how to live responsibly and in balance with the local area ☺️ thanks for the suggestion we can’t wait to go back 😁
Everywhere you go we want to go. And we will. Thank you for sharing.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear we are inspiring your travels 😁 enjoy your trips!
Uist sounds and looks amazing. I was talking to a Skye resident at the weekend. They appear to be 2 types on Skye. Those who benefit from tourism and those who hate it. She claimed its ruined the Island. Beauty spots are destroyed by all the crowds. Her friends have started erecting signs telling non residents they aren't welcome and putting rocks and posts down to deter wild campers and van lifers. It's refreshing to hear The Hebrides haven't been affected in the same way.
I was born and bred in England and moved to NZ in 2004, and the closest I got to Scotland was Berwick when I was based in Durham! I sooo regret never going to Scotland!
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Never too late to come 😁 you will love it!
Hari OM I'll give that 12/10!!! 👍 YAM xx
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
I agree 😁
Beautiful.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Our first trip in our motorhome was to the Outer Hebrides. It was all amazing but Vatersay and Barra takes some beating
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
It’s so beautiful! We need to head over to those spots next as well ☺️
Thanks for the great content and info, we’re in Ayr and love Scotland 🏴.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome 😁
If only Scotland could have nice warm weather.
@highlands2hammocks
11 ай бұрын
If only 🤣
Great video, love you guys. So much fun.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Kevin 😁
Fabulous guys 🥃
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁 glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely beautiful place. I was born in Scotland (Govan). However, i need to say ur both braver than me i could feel that cold water from Coffs Harbour. Love your videos.
I've lived on most of the islands in outer Hebrides . Orkney and Shetland . eriskay is great also Harris if I had to settle on one definitely Harris. Although I live in Scotland now . Not native . I want so badly to travel Ireland also. But the beaches in Hebrides are so white and beautiful
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful place to live 🥰
Lovely I so want to go there also.Thanks 😊
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
You will love it 😁
This has inspired me and given me ideas where to go. Great filming xxx
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Amazing 😁 glad you enjoyed its
Great video guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Fiona 😁❤️
Fabulous video both. It is just so spectacular out there. 10 out of 10 for all the parkups. Waking up to views like that are awesome. Keep loving the adventure Both
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It is the best way to wake up 😍
Hi guys just watched your video and loved it love seeing different places in Scotland but you guys are crazy no way would i jump in cold water like that love the video keep them coming
Brilliant vlog once again xxx Keep up the good work 😘✌
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😁
Really enjoying your trips and films :)
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁 glad to hear it!
Great video always a pleasure to watch yous 2 and the beautiful places you go xx
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sandra 😁 glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful scenery, stunning views kind people and a Ceilidh to go...what's not to like about The Outer Hebrides. 😀😀
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Exactly 😁 the best night out haha
Stunning you would never know it was Scotland, That park up was a 10 for those views. Its on our list to tour all of Scotland.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
For sure! We can’t wait to go back 😁
i lived on uist for 19 years i moved to stornoway now yes uist is amazing place the the Outer Hebrides is a wonderful place to live ☺
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
It is such a beautiful place!
You definitely need to go back and do Harris and Lewis - and why not Barra & Vatersay too - and then maybe a Western Isles Book...? They've all got that lovely white sand and clear water, don't worry!
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Haha all in the pipeline for next year 😝 planning on doing a bigger road trip of the outers next summer
Great video, Scotland is so beautiful matter what weather , keep safe you two. Cheers Janie
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
Been to Scotland once but your lovely Vlog has put it right up there to do again soon.. Out of 10.? 9.9999👏👏☘
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Highly recommend it 😁 so beautiful!
Well done guys, looks amazing a place I need to visit, cracking locations 👍 Steve
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve 😁 glad you enjoyed it!
Enjoyed thoroughly. Have been to Lewis and Harris but did not make it to Uist. Must return .
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
We only had a weekend unfortunately but we have a big trip planned next year 😁
The Outer Hebrides are wonderful, Some fabulous campsites on the Uists as well as great wildcamping spots, You have so many more great beaches to discover. And don't miss Barra and Vatersay. The tombolo beach on Vatersay combines the Caribbean on one side with the wild Atlantic on the other. Great drone footage: brings a new perspective. Thanks for a lovely film.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
We have some longer trips planned this summer for all of the islands and we cannot wait 😁
Hi Gemma and Campbell, another fantastic vlog. There was part of my work I was involved with more than 40 years ago all depended on Cal Mac to the outer Islands. Outstanding vlog. do we live in West Sussex possibly because we are 150 mitres from the sea. Nothing like a dance a few drams especially if is it a Glen Grant. Regards Crawford
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Crawford 😁 glad you liked it! Must have been so fascinating to work out on the edge of the world
Stayed at East beach a couple of years ago and it was stunning even though the weather was not great
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Its a beautiful little spot 😀
Great video - you’ve added another destination to our to do list. But get yourselves to Lewis & Harris - Luskentyre beach is to die for (take advantage of the Lewis trust parking). Also Harris gin distillery in Tarbert is great and makes the finest gin - take the offer of the sugar kelp in your gin. Heavenly!
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Got big plans for 2023 😁 can’t wait!
Fantastic video, definitely inspired us to go again. We went in Aug 2020 and had the most incredible weather.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Aw so glad to hear it 😁 we hope to go back again next year for a couple of months
Great vlog. We can't wait to go. It looks so stunningly beautiful
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you two! You are going to love it 😁 we cannot wait to go back!
@travellingwithcrowsfeet
Жыл бұрын
@@highlands2hammocks we also watched @goingthewholehogg recently in the outer. We love the raw beauty because that's what we are used too. They too show off Scotland very well.
Great video guys. The outer Hebrides is a stunning place where I have spent a lot of time there. I was lucky enough to work on South Uist on and off for 6 years firing off Rapier missiles. Really enjoyed this video and it looks like you both really enjoyed it but 2 days is not enough. So many other places you can visit but I am sure you will be back. Looking fwd to your next adventure.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Must have been so strange to live and work out there! Remote and peaceful compared to the mainland ☺️ glad you enjoyed it! We have more trips out there planned next year
Looks amazing. You have books?
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
We have self published two books now 😁 check out Destination Earth Guides for more info ☺️
Just discovered you two. Love it! Love your enthusiasm and the very well produced videos and mega scenery... always a right tonic watching you. Keep it up and very best wishes. Dave
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave! Glad you’re enjoying the videos 😁
That was like my childhood revisited. Excited for your next destination. Safe travels guys.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Aw glad to hear it! 😁 thanks! You too
I want to go. Xxx ❤
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
You’ll love it! 😁
10 🙏❤️
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
Hi Guys what a beautiful video. Spent many holidays as a child in Scotland but the East coast with Grandparents. Always wanted to see the Western Isles but sadly never made it!! Many thanks for the views, cheers, John.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John 😁 still plenty of time to see the west as well
Hi guys, hope your both well, I love the outer Hebrides it's my fav place in Scotland, you must visit Frobost Headland & Beach on South Uist I was there in February and even though it was bloody freezing, the sun was shining and it was so beautiful, there are so many beaches there it's unbelievable, ohhh and a visit to see Hercules the beer is a must haha 👍
@grantw7
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the 'must see'. We will be on Uist next year and it is now on my list. Thanks.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
That is the best weather 😁 blue skies and a crisp frost in the air
Just ordered both your books xx
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you so much for the support Jason 😁
So enjoyed your v-blog. It makes me wonder what would you take to barter? The islanders must miss something from the mainland?
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁 haha they do have cash here 😂
@darrenpardoe
Жыл бұрын
@@highlands2hammocks The islanders must be short of something? LEVI 501's, Worcestershire Sauce, AAA batteries? Go on, ask one of them, there must be something. If its anything to go by here at the moment, its Eggs and Milk 🖖
We will be on the same ferry to Lochmaddy next year and will be travelling in the dark to Balivanich. You mentioned how dark it was. How much traffic got off of the ferry? I think it is best as a first timer to Uist to let everyone pass me and then take my time. We were on Lewis in Sept and as travellers from Canada we appreciated how light the traffic was.
@bryanbowes2778
Жыл бұрын
Hi, we arrived in the dark at lochmaddy and drove down to South Uist, the roads are mostly single track but there are so many passing places there nothing to worry about, I'm hoping to get back next year 🤞
@grantw7
Жыл бұрын
@@bryanbowes2778 Thanks Bryan. I expect many one lane roads, but is the road from Lochmaddy to Balivanich two lanes?? The one from Tarbert to Port of Ness on Lewis is two lanes.
@bryanbowes2778
Жыл бұрын
@@grantw7 hi, in think it's mostly single track roads if I remember rightly, but if you take your time and if you do get people behind you just pull into the many passing places and let other road users pass, I found the roads a lot quieter than what they were on Lewis/Harris. The locals seem very friendly there and nobody that I seen was in any kind of mad rush.
@karenrobinson3283
Жыл бұрын
The Outer Hebrides is my favourite place. The only problem is it captures a piece of your heart and you have to keep returning.. Uist is my favourite but Harris, Lewis and Barra are all incredible too - each has its own characteristics. Loved the video - thank you!
@grantw7
Жыл бұрын
@@bryanbowes2778 Thats sounds perfect. Thanks. Sounds like the traffic on Orkney.
Gods country😂😊
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
For sure!
Saw this in my KZread feed & thought it can't be you two, you're wearing clothes!
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Haha aw come on 😂
@anniemac3075
Жыл бұрын
@@highlands2hammocks 🤭😂
I wanted to watch and enjoy this but I think you speak too fast.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Can always watch in slomo ☺️
Brilliant.brilliant.brilliant!!! You should research Promo-SM.
@highlands2hammocks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁