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@@ruthaisling yes I would like to stay but unfortunately it's looking a dream in day time hahaha When I see you my all dreams come true it's a total reality.
Hi Ruth. My wife and I love Mull. We used to go once, sometimes twice a year. It's one of our favourite places along with the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Sadly, my wife passed away in October, having a severe stroke. In the Spring I plan to spread her ashes on Mull as she loved it so much. I'm hoping to visit Callum and Roxy on the Ardnamurchan peninsula this year too. Thanks for the great videos. Best wishes for a great 2025. John.
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Losing someone very dear to us is a wound that never heals. Wishing you good health and fortitude. Regards from Argentina.
Hi John, I’m so sad to hear about the loss of your wife 😢 what a special idea to spread her ashes on Mull. I’m sure Callum and Roxy are looking forward to seeing you. They mentioned to me how much they enjoyed your last visit!
I lived 6 months in Oban. These wonderful months will remain in my memory thanks to the wonderful residents who accepted Ukrainian refugees at the beginning of the war.
Thank you so much Ruth. This is basically my dream life. To be in a secluded cottage in Scotland away from the noise and what is considered normal civilisation now. With the cozy fire and lovely food and of course whisky😍. Great video, very life affirming and heartwarming.
That was a truly fantastic little cottage…I would be more likely to enjoy it in the winter do to the wood burner and views of the angry water in the bay…the wind noise just makes it more cozy…am I crazy?
Palaver? DId you say "palaver" around minute 32? One of my favorite words that no one ever uses. I sat up in my chair when you used it. I even replayed it a few times. Wonderful!
I am from London and always use the word palaver. Only the other day after sorting out a task. I text my sister saying what a palaver. Thanks for the spelling. 😊
Hi Ruth: You asked the question could you stay in an Island cottage? I live in a remote part of Canada, on a pristine lake in a 50 year old totally wooden cottage. All the modern conveniences. Huge wood burning fireplace and surrounded by forest. So I know what a great time you had. You sure know how to live. The food you made for yourself had my mouth watering. Except for the pizza. LOL. Your cooking and eating of the muscles was a joy to watch. Such a beautiful place for you to visit. I wish you a belated Happy Birthday and of course a healthy and prosperous New Year! Be safe.
This episode truly warms my heart. It gives me affirmation as to why I moved to Scotland from South America. The joy in your face when you see the Otter!!!! The colours, the cosyness. Thank you for sharing this episode. ❤
You said Oban is a "popular place to catch ferrys." I heard "popular place to catch fairies" and I pictured everyone running around with butterfly nets. The things my mind does... 🤣
I visited Mull a few years ago and stayed in a similar cottage between Christmas and new year, it was incredible, I'm an artist and spent 10 days painting some of the amazing sunsets and local scenery. I hope you go back to make another video because it brings back some very happy memories of the time I spent there.
Wine + leeks + garlic is a great broth for steaming mussels, then use one mussel shell like tweezers to pull the next one out of its shell. Dipping toast in the broth is also very tasty. Love your videos!
It is my tradition to do a cottage stay in Jan/Feb when it's too cold and icy for the caravan. All of my cottage stays have been wonderful. Although I do tend to avoid the islands in the winter, as the ferries can be unreliable with storms - as you know. Mull is great - a fantastic combination of pretty lowland, dramatic mountains and rugged coastline. Tobermory is so colourful. Iona and Staffa are must visits, and dolphin watching trips too. I manage the course web-pages for Biology School in the University of Edinburgh. All of the decorative images on these sites are Staffa puffins and Mull dolphins. Congrats on seeing an otter. Ardnamurchan is a one of a kind, not only is the route to it stunning, but you can drive through the plumbing of a volcano, black rock rings surrounding brilliant green marshes. You can travel through them to the silver sands of Sanna beach. It is a long route, take a couple of days, I did it on one day and I've never felt so car sick - and I was driving
Over the last several years we've started a tradition of going to Scotland as a family for the February half term and staying in a cottage. Like you, we avoid the Islands because of the ferries but that then gives us something to look forward to in the spring/early summer. It's great to spend a whole week with our grandson but we end up paying more as its half term. We always thought that we could have cheaper family holidays as our daughters got older and we would not be tied to school holidays but they both became teachers.
I find that waking up to hear the wind and the waves crashing on shore is so much more exciting than a calm sunny day. As I'm now of the age where my bladder wakes me up very early, I like to put my action cam outside pointing towards the east and get a time lapse of the sunrise before getting back into bed. Once again, a good wind and a few clouds make for a better film than clear blue skies.
Resslings are often looked down upon by wine snobs, but if you bring them to a party, the partygoers will always empty the bottles. Once you know what you are doing with them, they are lovely wines.
This was my brothers favorite island. I also visited with him & my husband. I don’t think I will be able to visit again now on my own. Please visit Calgary bay where John has a memory bench for his wife. ❤
My husband and I throughly enjoy your RUclips in USA, we are almost your grandparents age. He doesn’t hike. I hike with an 81 yr old, our Average hike is 7/8 miles, 1,300 elevation. I’m 14 yrs younger than her. You go girl you go! Mussels are yummy, way cheaper than clams, shush! Don’t tell anyone. 🤭
I've stayed on Mull twice. The first time was really stormy but the second time was lovely & sunny. I had a nice day on Calgary Beach & took a boat trip to Staffa & Lunga (the puffin island).
Another great video. You make it look so easy, l bet it's not. I use the shell of one mussel in a pincer move to get the other mussel out of its shell, it works! So mussels come with their own cutlery.
first time I picked mussels I was gathering the big ones when a lady who knew more about them said, oh no honey, pick the smaller ones, they are much better. She was right and I enjoyed many meals of them in the years that followed.
For me this was one of your best videos yet Ruth, and I would love to see you explore Mull for a week and see what it has to offer. Do you know if Mull has charging places to charge an Electric Car. The pulley for drying your clothes, certainly brought back memories for me when I was growing up, my mum really did rely on it when she could not get the washing out on the line. A belated happy birthday to you, I hope you had a fab day, another year older and wiser as they say.😄 Safe travels and stay safe Ruth.🏴
If you have established that your difficulty in sleeping is down to a nutrient deficiency, it is a strong prompt that you need to adjust your diet, not just to take a nighttime drink
Hi Ruth, your channel just popped up. I am 1/2 Scottish and adore this country and it's people. As a young girl, (in the USA), my Mother traveled back to the UK a few times.(family in England also) For some reason when she told me about visiting the Isle of Mull and a cottage and a man named Peter... it stuck with me to this day. My Mom passed away in 1995 but seeing you here on Mull chokes me up. My Mom was so sensitive and so moved by Mull. I've had the joy and privilege to visit Scotland and now through your eyes, Mull. Thank you, Ruth, lovely and mysterious Mull, lovelyScotland.
Drying clothes in America is by gas or electric dryer. In Cebu we just hang the clothes outside and let the sun dry them. I remember my mother putting the clothes on a long clothes line with a pulley so she could run them out as far as 50’. This was 1955,I really don’t remember if we had a dryer for clothes, just the washing machine with an electric roller on top to squeeze the water out of the clothes.
That more comfortable classy cottage way of living definitely suits you, And what a beautiful location to celebrate your Birthday 🎂🎉 Good food, Good wine, and Good company, it doesn't get better than that 🍷🍷
Ruth thank you for sharing this, i have been married for 32 years and when i first met my wife we had a stay where you are. We loved watching this and remembering what we did , the walks and watching the setting sun with a glass or two or thee bottles of wine.
Love this video Ruth! Mull is high on my list and we may do in 2025 after our huge Japan trip. I am so chuffed for you seeing an otter. How exciting for you 😍 That cottage looks so cosy and what amazing views! Iv never even thought to look at reviews of places like shops!? Although I take them with a pinch of salt. Winter is my favourite time to travel around here in the Scottish Highlands. Looks lovely and quiet on Mull perfect time to visit! Thanks for taking us along Ruth x
29:12 I'm italian. The Tomato mozzarella and basil Salad Is called "Caprese". It doesn't Need of balsamic vinegar but It needs of fresh seasonal tomato. 😜 Anyway... Thanks for this video. I would like to live in such a place... 🥰
I love mussels! I've had them in a lemongrass cream; garlic and butter ones at an Italian restaurant, served over pasta and marinara; smoked mussels; and one time my mother was gifted way too many, so she pickled a few cases in jars. They turned out delicious and nice to have anytime.🙂 They are also tasty in a fish chowder. Thanks for the videos! (now I'm hungry!)
I wandered out and briefly met my NHS gang. I came home and picked up two single malt miniatures for a lass and me. I blame you entirely. Happy New Year Ruth. May your years be blessed. Travel well.
Fab channel Ruth, love it to bits, just brilliant, happy new year and keep safe and well for 2025. You asked for comments from us who make new year resolutions! one i make and try to keep is, DONT BE, Critical, Abusive, Sarcastic, Insensitive, Cynical, Obstructive, Difficult, and I to try to live in peace as much as i can with everyone. I am humbled when i fail and kick my self and try to be a better person.
Since discovering this channel a couple of months ago I must say I'm rather enchanted with the style and presentation. I toured mainland Scotland in 2023 by MX5 and had also ridden my motorcycle around some of the inner Hebrides in 2010. Its given me motivation to go again; its just that there is quite a lot of "dynamic" weather to experience.
I would like to say 'Thank you, Ruth' for showing Scotland to me. My grandfather was born on Skye and he so wanted to go back for a visit, but unfortunately, he passed away before doing so. I have told my family about your vlogs so that they too can share in the wonder of Scottish lifestyle and nature. The history that you share, is also very informative. Maybe when on Skye again you could consider a tour of Dunvegan? I love the way you saviour the whiskeys and beer! The mussels looked yummy, should also do the mussel soup with cream.
Ruth ! I can feel your excitement, and it brings me such a huge smile, and a giggle. You are such a real genuine person, and naturally cheerful. What an absolutely lovely place to stay! I love the Walks 😁 Thank you Ruth! Happy New Year to you! - British Gal living in Washington State.
I live in the Mountains of New Hampshire in America 🇺🇸 my great great grandfather John Patterson was born on the Isle of Mull .I am so happy you're visiting the Beautiful Isle of Mull
Very enjoyable video! Our family visited Scotland this past summer spending most of our time in the Highlands and Islands where we have cousins. Since we live in the other Scotland -- Nova Scotia -- on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, we can easily relate to this environment including the gale force winds! I can look down at the sea just below our house and watch the evening sunsets over the Gulf. All the best in the New Year!
What a lovely place! The cottage is cute and cosy and the views… absolutely stunning. And seals and an otter just topped it off so nicely. Thank you❤👩🏼
You should definitely return to Mull and, among other things,sample the wares of the Tobermory Distillery! Given your penchant for the peatier drams, the Ledaig range ahould appeal to you!
Well Ruth....2 things, you should always drink wine that sounds like your name R eisling😂 And you certainly got the 'seal' of approval in this video 😂😂
I live in the north east of England ..those clothes pulleys where quite common in this area .. In rows of street houses ….all before the central became popular.
Ruth! What a joy what a joy to watch! So so interesting to see where you go and the excitement what brings. Thank you for such lovely memories and watching.👍
What a fantastic hour watching this video on NYE while sat at my desk (working) what a great life you have Ruth and you provide such an insight into all these lovely places , we have been to Mull a couple of times and now I've added it to the 2025 vacation list for a return visit
Hi Ruth SMART objectives, well done ! I also do something in that line. There is another benefit is you are able to say “NO” to things that will not help you achieve the objectives. The saying NO is the really difficult bit when you appear to be unhelpful. The mussels are interesting because they are live you can make them believe that the tide is going in and out hence, they will open and close. It is also possible to suffocate or drown them. Don’t get too attached to playing games with mussels because you will have to eat your friends ! We spent a week on Mull but hardly scratched the surface.
My McNevn clan came from Mull. Would love to see another visit for you to share. The cottage is just beautiful. I am very jealous. Scotland is on my bucket list and I would love to explore the islands.
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Could you stay in an island cottage like this?
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@@ruthaisling yes I would like to stay but unfortunately it's looking a dream in day time hahaha
When I see you my all dreams come true it's a total reality.
Yes i could stay on an island cottage like that.
I think if I stayed on the island, I'd never want to come home 😂❤
My goal would be to hike up to the snow ❄️ line on those mountains 🏔. The ones that are in the distance of your cottage ❤😊
Yes please 👍🇸🇪
Hi Ruth. My wife and I love Mull. We used to go once, sometimes twice a year. It's one of our favourite places along with the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Sadly, my wife passed away in October, having a severe stroke. In the Spring I plan to spread her ashes on Mull as she loved it so much. I'm hoping to visit Callum and Roxy on the Ardnamurchan peninsula this year too. Thanks for the great videos. Best wishes for a great 2025. John.
@Ruth! This comment deserves a heart more than any other!
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Losing someone very dear to us is a wound that never heals. Wishing you good health and fortitude. Regards from Argentina.
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Hi John, I’m so sad to hear about the loss of your wife 😢 what a special idea to spread her ashes on Mull. I’m sure Callum and Roxy are looking forward to seeing you. They mentioned to me how much they enjoyed your last visit!
@ruthaisling Thank you for your kind words, Ruth. Maybe I'll bump into you one day up in Scotland on my travels. Take care.
Ruth, your channel is the next best thing to actually being in Scotland. You have such a wonderful way about you as well. Happy New Year. : )
Thank you so much! Happy new year to you too when it comes!
@@ruthaisling Two other side notes, that cottage looks soo cozy. Also, what's the availability of organic food in Scotland? That mostly all I eat : )
@ you can’t find it everywhere but in some shops you’ll find organic things
@@ruthaisling Thanks. Cheers.
Terrific video Ruth, what a super cottage bolt hole. Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing your adventures in 2025. Cheers, Garry.
Ruth Aisling. Absolute Scottish legend. A wonderful, charismatic & beautiful guide to an incredible country. Thank you.
Thank you so much ❤
You're as warm and welcoming as that beautiful cottage. It's why your videos are so wonderful. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Ruth is a great ambassador for her country. For me, as a Norwegian, Scotland has become something more than just a part of Great Britain.
I feel that Shetland and Orkney need to reclaim Norway. ( jeg mener Shetland og Orkneys øyer skulle gjenvinne Norge!)
Ruth is like the golden retriever puppy of travel vloggers - she’s crazy adorable and always makes her escapades interesting 🥰
I lived 6 months in Oban. These wonderful months will remain in my memory thanks to the wonderful residents who accepted Ukrainian refugees at the beginning of the war.
I love these sort of cosy cottage stays where people just do normal stuff
Thank you so much Ruth. This is basically my dream life. To be in a secluded cottage in Scotland away from the noise and what is considered normal civilisation now. With the cozy fire and lovely food and of course whisky😍. Great video, very life affirming and heartwarming.
That was a truly fantastic little cottage…I would be more likely to enjoy it in the winter do to the wood burner and views of the angry water in the bay…the wind noise just makes it more cozy…am I crazy?
My home Island where I grew up. Stunning and lovely people. ❤❤
What an amazing place to grow up!
Wow super jealous! What a childhood that must have been 😍
You are brave and beautiful and ambitious for traveling all these places by yourself you are so positive ❤
Thank you so much!
Palaver? DId you say "palaver" around minute 32? One of my favorite words that no one ever uses. I sat up in my chair when you used it. I even replayed it a few times. Wonderful!
I noticed that too! I use the word palaver a lot and people often look at me like they have never heard the word before! 🤣
Yep me too - my Dad was from UK and we have always used "palaver" ( I am in SAfrica )
@@thehighlandlife2023 I guess some of us need a word like palaver more than others to describe our experiences.
@didevilliers1238 me too! Cape Town! There was a fire here on the mountains! And very strong winds too. What a palaver!
I am from London and always use the word palaver. Only the other day after sorting out a task. I text my sister saying what a palaver. Thanks for the spelling.
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筋肉=マッスルと呼んでるのは日本の我々の地方ではカラス貝と言います。磯に行って岩についているのをマイナスドライバーなどではぎとります。家に持ち帰って塩水に入れ揉み洗いして殻についた汚れを取りその後海水と同じくらいの水にして冷水の状態から15分くらい茹で中身を取り出して食べます。またみそ汁に入れて食べることもあります。
日本のスーパーでも冷凍の輸入品で売っていますね。流石に新鮮なものにかまいませんが、、、
God for you Long may it last
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I have never considered the pulley rack near the fireplace, but I think it's genius.
Hi Ruth: You asked the question could you stay in an Island cottage? I live in a remote part of Canada, on a pristine lake in a 50 year old totally wooden cottage. All the modern conveniences. Huge wood burning fireplace and surrounded by forest. So I know what a great time you had. You sure know how to live. The food you made for yourself had my mouth watering. Except for the pizza. LOL. Your cooking and eating of the muscles was a joy to watch. Such a beautiful place for you to visit. I wish you a belated Happy Birthday and of course a healthy and prosperous New Year! Be safe.
Thank you, where you live sounds amazing! Out of all the food, it was only the pre-made item that didn’t taste the best. Next time… homemade pizza! 😂
This episode truly warms my heart. It gives me affirmation as to why I moved to Scotland from South America. The joy in your face when you see the Otter!!!! The colours, the cosyness. Thank you for sharing this episode. ❤
Amazing! We moved to the Scottish highlands 3 years ago and absolutely madly in love with the place!
You said Oban is a "popular place to catch ferrys." I heard "popular place to catch fairies" and I pictured everyone running around with butterfly nets. The things my mind does... 🤣
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Same here. It took me a second to think. ferrys not fairies. 😂
Same🥰
I completely thought that’s what she meant!!
Me too!
So glad you finally got to see an otter!!
(: " evrabawdy ought tae sea anutter otter " :)
Just, WOW! What a dream. Loved the wind, the mood, the cottage, and the OTTER! ❤
Ruthさん、今年一年素晴らしい動画をありがとうございました。
新しい年もわRuthさんにとって、良い年であることをお祈り申し上げます。
I visited Mull a few years ago and stayed in a similar cottage between Christmas and new year, it was incredible, I'm an artist and spent 10 days painting some of the amazing sunsets and local scenery. I hope you go back to make another video because it brings back some very happy memories of the time I spent there.
Wine + leeks + garlic is a great broth for steaming mussels, then use one mussel shell like tweezers to pull the next one out of its shell. Dipping toast in the broth is also very tasty. Love your videos!
At first i thought you were saying that you were in a good place to "catch fairies" 🧚♂️🧚♀️ as in the little elemental spirits 😂.
That’s what the subtitles said in my tv at first! 🤣
It is my tradition to do a cottage stay in Jan/Feb when it's too cold and icy for the caravan. All of my cottage stays have been wonderful. Although I do tend to avoid the islands in the winter, as the ferries can be unreliable with storms - as you know.
Mull is great - a fantastic combination of pretty lowland, dramatic mountains and rugged coastline. Tobermory is so colourful. Iona and Staffa are must visits, and dolphin watching trips too. I manage the course web-pages for Biology School in the University of Edinburgh. All of the decorative images on these sites are Staffa puffins and Mull dolphins. Congrats on seeing an otter. Ardnamurchan is a one of a kind, not only is the route to it stunning, but you can drive through the plumbing of a volcano, black rock rings surrounding brilliant green marshes. You can travel through them to the silver sands of Sanna beach. It is a long route, take a couple of days, I did it on one day and I've never felt so car sick - and I was driving
Over the last several years we've started a tradition of going to Scotland as a family for the February half term and staying in a cottage. Like you, we avoid the Islands because of the ferries but that then gives us something to look forward to in the spring/early summer.
It's great to spend a whole week with our grandson but we end up paying more as its half term. We always thought that we could have cheaper family holidays as our daughters got older and we would not be tied to school holidays but they both became teachers.
Who needs a TV 😂,in such a beautiful place. Rain or not, I'd still go hiking ❤
I find that waking up to hear the wind and the waves crashing on shore is so much more exciting than a calm sunny day. As I'm now of the age where my bladder wakes me up very early, I like to put my action cam outside pointing towards the east and get a time lapse of the sunrise before getting back into bed.
Once again, a good wind and a few clouds make for a better film than clear blue skies.
Resslings are often looked down upon by wine snobs, but if you bring them to a party, the partygoers will always empty the bottles. Once you know what you are doing with them, they are lovely wines.
So pleased you finally saw Harry Otter !
This was my brothers favorite island. I also visited with him & my husband. I don’t think I will be able to visit again now on my own. Please visit Calgary bay where John has a memory bench for his wife. ❤
My husband and I throughly enjoy your RUclips in USA, we are almost your grandparents age. He doesn’t hike. I hike with an 81 yr old, our Average hike is 7/8 miles, 1,300 elevation. I’m 14 yrs younger than her. You go girl you go! Mussels are yummy, way cheaper than clams, shush! Don’t tell anyone. 🤭
we have a pull down laundry dryer like that in New Zealand, but they are not common here either.
I've stayed on Mull twice. The first time was really stormy but the second time was lovely & sunny. I had a nice day on Calgary Beach & took a boat trip to Staffa & Lunga (the puffin island).
We used to live in a house built in 1908 and it had a pulley above the fire place, we still used it! Clothes dried super quick (NW England) x
Another amazing journey. I love the pulley to hang clothes by the fireplace. That's genius! :)
I agree
Another great video. You make it look so easy, l bet it's not. I use the shell of one mussel in a pincer move to get the other mussel out of its shell, it works! So mussels come with their own cutlery.
Loved this fantastic advert for how beautiful Scotland is! Great work Ruth!!!!
Thanks so much John!
🏍️ PS, yes, it would be great to see and kearrn more of this island! Ty
first time I picked mussels I was gathering the big ones when a lady who knew more about them said, oh no honey, pick the smaller ones, they are much better. She was right and I enjoyed many meals of them in the years that followed.
Oh, that wind! Lovely.❤
Reminds me of Irish Island Inis Meain.
For me this was one of your best videos yet Ruth, and I would love to see you explore Mull for a week and see what it has to offer. Do you know if Mull has charging places to charge an Electric Car. The pulley for drying your clothes, certainly brought back memories for me when I was growing up, my mum really did rely on it when she could not get the washing out on the line.
A belated happy birthday to you, I hope you had a fab day, another year older and wiser as they say.😄
Safe travels and stay safe Ruth.🏴
As a child I regularly played on the small sandy beach close to the cottage with the boys that lived in the big house by the pier. Great memories!
If you have established that your difficulty in sleeping is down to a nutrient deficiency, it is a strong prompt that you need to adjust your diet, not just to take a nighttime drink
Hi Ruth, your channel just popped up. I am 1/2 Scottish and adore this country and it's people. As a young girl, (in the USA), my Mother traveled back to the UK a few times.(family in England also) For some reason when she told me about visiting the Isle of Mull and a cottage and a man named Peter... it stuck with me to this day. My Mom passed away in 1995 but seeing you here on Mull chokes me up. My Mom was so sensitive and so moved by Mull. I've had the joy and privilege to visit Scotland and now through your eyes, Mull. Thank you, Ruth, lovely and mysterious Mull, lovelyScotland.
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So happy you saw an otter! They really are the cutest animals to watch! :)
That food looks so good! I love cheese and Riesling wine, also. Love your vids, Ruth! ❤
Ah nice! Both are great!
Yes, we had a similar drying system in Suffolk. I think these were common across the UK. I think they were long gone before you were born.
Ruth personality an enthusiasm is addictive.
Always a can do an very pleasant in her Scottish travel videos.
The Scottish accent❤
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Drying clothes in America is by gas or electric dryer. In Cebu we just hang the clothes outside and let the sun dry them. I remember my mother putting the clothes on a long clothes line with a pulley so she could run them out as far as 50’. This was 1955,I really don’t remember if we had a dryer for clothes, just the washing machine with an electric roller on top to squeeze the water out of the clothes.
That more comfortable classy cottage way of living definitely suits you, And what a beautiful location to celebrate your Birthday 🎂🎉 Good food, Good wine, and Good company, it doesn't get better than that 🍷🍷
Ruth thank you for sharing this, i have been married for 32 years and when i first met my wife we had a stay where you are. We loved watching this and remembering what we did , the walks and watching the setting sun with a glass or two or thee bottles of wine.
Love this video Ruth! Mull is high on my list and we may do in 2025 after our huge Japan trip.
I am so chuffed for you seeing an otter. How exciting for you 😍 That cottage looks so cosy and what amazing views!
Iv never even thought to look at reviews of places like shops!? Although I take them with a pinch of salt.
Winter is my favourite time to travel around here in the Scottish Highlands.
Looks lovely and quiet on Mull perfect time to visit! Thanks for taking us along Ruth x
The Isle of Mull is a beautiful Place. I worked on a job on the Camas Centre on the Island 50 years ago. That was a special yime for me 😊
The wooden lodge you passed on the way down to your cottage is where I stay every year. My most favourite place in the whole world
29:12 I'm italian. The Tomato mozzarella and basil Salad Is called "Caprese". It doesn't Need of balsamic vinegar but It needs of fresh seasonal tomato. 😜 Anyway... Thanks for this video. I would like to live in such a place... 🥰
I love mussels! I've had them in a lemongrass cream; garlic and butter ones at an Italian restaurant, served over pasta and marinara; smoked mussels; and one time my mother was gifted way too many, so she pickled a few cases in jars. They turned out delicious and nice to have anytime.🙂 They are also tasty in a fish chowder. Thanks for the videos! (now I'm hungry!)
I wandered out and briefly met my NHS gang. I came home and picked up two single malt miniatures for a lass and me. I blame you entirely. Happy New Year Ruth. May your years be blessed. Travel well.
Fab channel Ruth, love it to bits, just brilliant, happy new year and keep safe and well for 2025. You asked for comments from us who make new year resolutions! one i make and try to keep is, DONT BE, Critical, Abusive, Sarcastic, Insensitive, Cynical, Obstructive, Difficult, and I to try to live in peace as much as i can with everyone. I am humbled when i fail and kick my self and try to be a better person.
Interesting that you keep the curtains drawn - regardless of the weather it's nice to see outside day AND night.
Since discovering this channel a couple of months ago I must say I'm rather enchanted with the style and presentation. I toured mainland Scotland in 2023 by MX5 and had also ridden my motorcycle around some of the inner Hebrides in 2010. Its given me motivation to go again; its just that there is quite a lot of "dynamic" weather to experience.
I would like to say 'Thank you, Ruth' for showing Scotland to me. My grandfather was born on Skye and he so wanted to go back for a visit, but unfortunately, he passed away before doing so. I have told my family about your vlogs so that they too can share in the wonder of Scottish lifestyle and nature. The history that you share, is also very informative. Maybe when on Skye again you could consider a tour of Dunvegan? I love the way you saviour the whiskeys and beer! The mussels looked yummy, should also do the mussel soup with cream.
Ruth ! I can feel your excitement, and it brings me such a huge smile, and a giggle. You are such a real genuine person, and naturally cheerful.
What an absolutely lovely place to stay!
I love the Walks 😁
Thank you Ruth!
Happy New Year to you!
- British Gal living in Washington State.
The position of the cottage on the coast and that weather is my idea of heaven!
Oh, Happy Birthday to my talented, Scottish Sis!
Ruth, Iwish you a very Happy New Year and may mighty God shower you with many blessings!
Laundry drying racks were popular in Canada a very long time ago. They are hard to find and are more for collector’s now.
I live in the Mountains of New Hampshire in America 🇺🇸 my great great grandfather John Patterson was born on the Isle of Mull .I am so happy you're visiting the Beautiful Isle of Mull
Ruth Aisling, absolutely Scottish legend. A wonderful cottage and beautiful guide incredible country 🏴💘💕💓
Very enjoyable video! Our family visited Scotland this past summer spending most of our time in the Highlands and Islands where we have cousins. Since we live in the other Scotland -- Nova Scotia -- on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, we can easily relate to this environment including the gale force winds! I can look down at the sea just below our house and watch the evening sunsets over the Gulf. All the best in the New Year!
Hi Ruth, what is that mysterious cross at 22:18 on the right hand side beyond the hill? - no mention and couldn't see anything that would explain it.
What a lovely place! The cottage is cute and cosy and the views… absolutely stunning. And seals and an otter just topped it off so nicely. Thank you❤👩🏼
I think you’re going to have 500,000 subscribers by next January. Or maybe even more. What a blessing it is to armchair travel with you.
You should definitely return to Mull and, among other things,sample the wares of the Tobermory Distillery! Given your penchant for the peatier drams, the Ledaig range ahould appeal to you!
Pulley is called “a Sheila Maid “ great for drying clothes .. 😊
I didn’t know that’s what they were called!
Such a beautiful enthusiastic lady you are! I love the way you conduct yourself. Such a joy to watch. Much love from Long Island NY, U.S.A
Thanks!
Thank you very much Tony!
Happy new year Ruth! 😘🥰
The clothes pulley was quite common in New Zealand years ago but not so much now.
Well Ruth....2 things, you should always drink wine that sounds like your name R eisling😂
And you certainly got the 'seal' of approval in this video 😂😂
かわいいルースさんどんどんきれいになっています。日本でまた会いたい。よいお年を！
Old man husband is back, 7am. Dogs are walked, cats fed, my 2nd mile is done. Time now for some relaxing history. 😇
I live in the north east of England ..those clothes pulleys where quite common in this area .. In rows of street houses ….all before the central became popular.
48 mins?!!! We getting spoilt out here
Haha bit of a long one this time!
Ruth! What a joy what a joy to watch! So so interesting to see where you go and the excitement what brings. Thank you for such lovely memories and watching.👍
Is sushi without fish even sushi at all?
Beautiful place! Please do visit again and film!!
What a fantastic hour watching this video on NYE while sat at my desk (working) what a great life you have Ruth and you provide such an insight into all these lovely places , we have been to Mull a couple of times and now I've added it to the 2025 vacation list for a return visit
Oh, that wind! Lovely.❤
Like on the Irish island, Inis Meain.
Yes please to a whole videos about the islands. I'm looking for places to travel in Scotland and this fits the bill
@2:46 the guest book entry is from Tommy and Polly Shelby, Small Heath, Birmingham... 🤣
Ruth truly looked like an epic vacation spot from New Jersey😘☕️🍄🥃🍷🍕🦪🚗
Enjoyed sharing your adventure. I’m American so I had to listen closely but enjoyed this one
Hi Ruth
SMART objectives, well done ! I also do something in that line. There is another benefit is you are able to say “NO” to things that will not help you achieve the objectives. The saying NO is the really difficult bit when you appear to be unhelpful.
The mussels are interesting because they are live you can make them believe that the tide is going in and out hence, they will open and close. It is also possible to suffocate or drown them. Don’t get too attached to playing games with mussels because you will have to eat your friends !
We spent a week on Mull but hardly scratched the surface.
Ben Nevis is at the end of the Grampian Mountains….a ways away from where you are…near Lochaber in the Highlands
I wish I'd had dinner before watching this.... I've had to pause twice to get snacks. You're making me hungry with your delicious food !!
You can soak mussels in water and a bit of flour and they will disgorge sand. We live in Maine and know mussels! Love this video so much
Pullies were also widely used in Hungary to dry clothes!
Ceiling clothes dryers used to be quite common in Northern England as well. Hard to find now but well worth it if you do.
My McNevn clan came from Mull. Would love to see another visit for you to share. The cottage is just beautiful. I am very jealous. Scotland is on my bucket list and I would love to explore the islands.