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Scotch Malt Whisky and Arran Hogmanay 2024

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Christmas Eve Eve and the furniture arrives on Arran

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Disappointment and Demolition - Our ongoing Arran saga!

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Arrival on Arran -we finally made it!

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Pruning Plums and Cherries

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Why rural life DEMANDS a woodburner

Join us on our exciting journey as we share the story of moving to a dream cottage on the picturesque Isle of Arran in Scotland! This week we talk about woodburners, heating and our quest for sustainable energy.
Whether you're considering buying a house in Scotland or simply dreaming of your own idyllic retreat, our adventure is sure to inspire you. This channel will take you through the ups and downs of living on an island in Scotland. From the breathtaking views at Lochranza to the warm community, find out why this dream cottage is the perfect place for us to downsize and create a fulfilling lifestyle.
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Office DIY whilst demolition continues

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This week we continue indoors with DIY in my office, whilst outside demolition work continues. John explains how to fit a worktop and shares little DIY tips. It's not all hard work as we also take time out to show you some of the beautiful Island of Arran. Join us on our exciting journey as we share our story of living in this dream cottage on the picturesque Isle of Arran in Scotland! Island l...

Scotch Malt Whisky and Arran Hogmanay 2024

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Scotch Malt Whisky and Arran Hogmanay 2024

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The countdown to 2025 is well and truly on! Here on the Island of Arran the celebrations are in full swing; some of which we share with you. Alongside Hogmanay or New Year's Eve, we delve into malt whisky production on the island. More than once. However you celebrate the New Year, we hope you enjoy the video, and have a peaceful and prosperous 2025. Join us on our exciting journey as we share ...

Christmas Eve Eve and the furniture arrives on Arran

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Christmas Eve Eve and the furniture arrives on Arran

Просмотров 6 тыс.21 день назад

Join us as we share the story of how we bought a dream cottage on the picturesque Isle of Arran in Scotland! This video shares the delight we have as our furniture finally arrives on the island only 42 days after it was collected in France! We'd like to thanks again Removal Services Scotland for getting our belongings from France to the storage depot in Irvine, Scotland, and especial thanks to ...

Disappointment and Demolition - Our ongoing Arran saga!

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Disappointment and Demolition - Our ongoing Arran saga!

Просмотров 6 тыс.28 дней назад

Join us as we share the story of how we bought a dream cottage on the picturesque Isle of Arran in Scotland! This video shares the drama we continue to endure as we wait for our furniture AND live 'through the wall' to ongoing demolition! The storms continue, the ferry disruption rolls on, but we KNOW that one day soon, our furniture and belongings will arrive. Let's keep our fingers crossed th...

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Arrival on Arran -we finally made it!

Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Месяц назад

Join us on our exciting journey as we share the story of how we bought a charming cottage on the picturesque Isle of Arran in Scotland! In this video, follow the tortuous journey from France through England and finally to Scotland and the Isle of Arran. It's not been plain sailing, but we're finally here! As we have found since leaving France, problems happen and boy, we have had our share whic...

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Pruning Plums and Cherries

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Learn the art of pruning plums and cherries in this insightful video. Discover simple rules to follow for winter pruning to ensure an increased harvest from your cherry, plum and other stone fruit trees. Enhance your self-sufficiency and master orchard management with effective pruning and shaping techniques. Watch now to elevate your fruit tree care skills! Want to know more about fruit trees?...

On the Move - our final moments at our French house

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On the Move - our final moments at our French house

Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад

Join us on our exciting journey as we share the story of how we bought a charming cottage on the picturesque Isle of Arran in Scotland! In this video, we share our final moments and some memories as we close the door on our life in France. Whether you're considering buying a house in Scotland or simply dreaming of your own idyllic retreat, our adventure is sure to inspire you. These videos will...

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LIFT OFF! It's REMOVAL DAY for us.

Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 месяца назад

Join us on our exciting journey as we share the story of how we bought a charming cottage on the picturesque Isle of Arran in Scotland! In this video, see the huge difference in our house here in France BEFORE and AFTER the removals. Thanks to everyone for subscribing and watching our journey homewards back to Bonnie Scotland. We know everyone dreams of living in a country cottage (especially o...

One week to go! Isle of Arran getting closer and closer.

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One week to go! Isle of Arran getting closer and closer.

Просмотров 1 тыс.2 месяца назад

Join us as we continue our exciting journey moving from rural South West France to a picture-perfect Scottish cottage on the beautiful Isle of Arran in Scotland! We only have a few days left now and the pressure is building. How do I deal with stress? Well, watch the video and see. Whether you're considering buying a house in Scotland or simply dreaming of your own idyllic retreat, our adventur...

How much did we pay for our dream Arran cottage?

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How much did we pay for our dream Arran cottage?

Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 месяца назад

It's the big question, and one everyone wants to know. Watch the video and find out why cottages on an island are significantly CHEAPER than mainland homes and what we got for our money. I also explain the Scottish way of listing homes for sale and why 'fixed price' and 'offer over' can be vastly different. What IS a reasonable price to pay? What did we pay and why? If you're dreaming of owning...

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Members Only

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Only 3 weeks to go!

Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 месяца назад

Ooooh, the clock is ticking and so far, so good. Yes, we've had a couple of setbacks, but on the whole, we're on track! The Isle of Arran is getting ever closer. Yes, we bought a beautiful cottage on this lovely island and we can't WAIT to get there. Come along on our journey and see a little more of our cottage.

4 weeks till we move to the Isle of Arran

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4 weeks till we move to the Isle of Arran

Просмотров 4,3 тыс.2 месяца назад

Welcome back to our short series on what's involved in moving to our dream cottage on the Beautiful Island of Arran off the West Coast of Scotland. This week the pressure is really on - watch the video and find out why.

Final Countdown - Week 5 Countdown Moving to Arran

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Final Countdown - Week 5 Countdown Moving to Arran

Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 месяца назад

Thank you everyone for watching the last video and for the comments. I'm aiming to post a new video every Sunday evening, so hope you'll continue on this journey with us! Absolutely no pressure at all as we enter week 5 of our HUGE move from the South of France to the Isle of Arran in Scotland. As John is driving back with a new UK registered car from Scotland, I carry on with the packing and d...