Staying at an off grid cabin in Scotland

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
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  • @lukebrune4925
    @lukebrune4925 Год назад +94

    Yesterday, I was thinking, ‘Alex hasn’t uploaded in a while’ and here we are!

  • @MrJcm6084
    @MrJcm6084 Год назад +176

    Hi Alex! Freediver here. I absolutely applaud you for making the most of the proximity to the loch but you should always try to avoid diving alone. Shallow water blackout can always catch you out and this could be fatal if you don't have a buddy. I'd also double check your weight belt to ensure you're not over weighted - again if you get into trouble you don't want too much weight on your waist. A good way to check is to put the belt on with all the equipment, position yourself upright in the water toes pointing down and completely exhale. If you're properly weighted your mask should just be under the surface of the water. Too heavy and you'll continue to sink, too light and you'll be bobbing with your head above the surface. ANYWAY - lecture over. Hit me up if you ever want a diving buddy - cheers!

    • @08m
      @08m Год назад +11

      +1 to see this video!

    • @hp-cs7mx
      @hp-cs7mx Год назад +2

      Is there no cameraman at all?

    • @rah62
      @rah62 Год назад +1

      Jeez, there's always one out there. It must hurt to be that pedantic.

    • @namenl2205
      @namenl2205 Год назад +6

      Not sure why I'm taking notes, I've never dived in my life, but this was a good advice lol

    • @loxygirl6971
      @loxygirl6971 Год назад

      ​@@namenl2205haha me too!!!

  • @markastr6391
    @markastr6391 Год назад +208

    There's always more to his videos than just a "staying at a cabin" and I think that's wonderful! 😁

  • @Jax-kj5yo
    @Jax-kj5yo Год назад +78

    Love this video Alex. Your videos are so calming and informative with great filming. I'm trying not to be irritated by the comment below that this cabin experience is so 'middle class'. We all watch You Tube videos for different reasons, for information and enjoyment. Just because I, for instance, really enjoy good crime documentaries, it doesn't mean that I'm a criminal or potential serial killer (at the age of 77 its too late to pursue a criminal career 😂). I also love wild nature even though I can no longer explore a wilderness, go camping and attempt to ascend a rocky outlook. It is better to look into and enjoy other peoples worlds and experiences in order to have a wider understanding and outlook on life. Carry on as you have been doing Alex, don't be swayed by others who would stop following you. Your number of subscribers tells us that you are doing great.

  • @vinnyvtec8722
    @vinnyvtec8722 Год назад +7

    Good video Alex, really enjoyed it. Made me want to stay here. Clicked the link and was a bit disappointed tbh. No children allowed, max of 2 people to stay here, no friends allowed to visit, earliest check in 3.30pm, check out by 10.30am, minimum 2 night stay @ £235 a night. That £470 for 43 hours of cabin use. I guess if you can afford that for 2 nights and have extra money for all your food, plus don't have kids it would be a nice experience.

  • @seanjamescameron
    @seanjamescameron Год назад +9

    Looks lovely and peaceful. Just what I need.

  • @trenni6813
    @trenni6813 Год назад +9

    I love how he is so humble and apreciating.

  • @AdventureswithaaronB
    @AdventureswithaaronB Год назад +3

    Going through a terrible mix of a break up and depression and your video cheered me up. Only thing that made me smile today

  • @OmShaanti1111
    @OmShaanti1111 Год назад +16

    Scotland is on my bucket list... not too far to travel from Wales.
    Alex you're adorable - the loch is slightly over seasoned. Classic!
    Oysters are a very expensive mouthwash. I've never tried cooked oysters.
    Another totally beautiful experience watching your video. Live, love, laugh.
    Namaste, Alex

  • @zadeboy8_
    @zadeboy8_ Год назад +27

    I feel like Alex would be the coolest guy to hang out with like he's just so fun and creative and I just keep learning more and more about all kinds of stuff ,stay strong brother ❤

  • @JasonSam7
    @JasonSam7 Год назад +29

    You are such a vibe man, I love seeing another person my age having the same hobbies and loving nature.
    Great video Alex ,keep being you and uploading whatever makes you happy!

  • @jennyjones8291
    @jennyjones8291 Год назад +8

    My partner and I stayed about a mile from Loch Etive 7-11th June. The weather was hot aside from a wonderful thunderstorm on the last night. We also enjoyed some delicious fresh seafood and had magnificent encounters with nature. No midgie bites for us not being near the water in the evenings! Scotland is beautiful and totally underrated 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🦀🦪🦞🦐🌲

  • @meead5426
    @meead5426 Год назад +1

    His video is like opposite click bait. The thumbnail and the title is so simple but the video is so much resourceful and entertaining.

  • @darrenj3267
    @darrenj3267 Год назад +9

    What a stunning location, thanks for sharing Alex.

  • @larhumba4233
    @larhumba4233 Год назад +2

    I used to buy Loch Fyne kippers from Marks & Spencer, deelish. Nice to actually see the Loch they came from. Loving the wildlife too! 😎

  • @Dannsandiego
    @Dannsandiego Год назад +17

    What a storyteller! Thoroughly enjoyed this one with my morning coffee here in San Diego. Thanks, Alex, you smashed it!

  • @jmuckart
    @jmuckart Год назад +10

    Wouldn't you just love to go travelling with Alex? Never a dull moment and he'd make you lovely food without having to be asked!

  • @Lukas9877
    @Lukas9877 Год назад +6

    Let's gooooo another video
    I want a chill life like you
    Great vid!

  • @morgansm395
    @morgansm395 Год назад +7

    There's a few places to see red squirrels in england! Largely islands (Brownsea island is known for it, pretty sure the Isle of Wight too). But also a few heaths and woodlands have managed to somehow keep the greys out. I spent a night on brownsea a number of years ago and saw so many red squirrels!

  • @leelaprasadd
    @leelaprasadd Год назад +20

    Hey Alex, I've been avidly watching your videos every day since I found your channel about a week ago. I've for some reason found it difficult to find other people interested in all of the things I am (foraging, homesteading, gardening, cooking, travelling). Your videos are largely inspiring as you seem to live the life I hope to begin very soon. Thank you so much for creating such pleasant and positive videos, your curiosity and thirst for knowledge is really lovely :))

    • @whitneyjenkins4646
      @whitneyjenkins4646 Год назад

      I hold the exact same view! It’s quite hard finding people that enjoy these things, but they’re definitely out there 😍

  • @Swedaz.
    @Swedaz. Год назад +9

    I just recently got this channel recommended, and i hate you... Im now sooo hooked on your content!
    Love everything you do, and it looks so liberating to go and do stuff like you do.
    Keep on being awesome ❤

  • @marie-louiseschmidt6352
    @marie-louiseschmidt6352 Год назад +2

    Your videoes always makes me feel so peaceful.

  • @heiko4297
    @heiko4297 Год назад +5

    When I see that cabin I feel the need of a vacation

  • @VRCommy
    @VRCommy Год назад +4

    This was awesome! I’m going to Scotland in September and I’ll definitely look into staying here, thanks!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @marcanton777
    @marcanton777 Год назад +2

    My first visit to Scotland was also at Looch Fine, it's beautiful there and you can fish well both on the looch itself and with a fly for trout on the streams or reservoirs, but almost 25 years have passed

  • @skiphowe8768
    @skiphowe8768 Год назад +5

    Another great video!! Thanks for sharing your adventures. I look forward to the next one.

  • @Mardoux-yu6iu
    @Mardoux-yu6iu 11 месяцев назад

    I like that you have a natural and relax voice speaking on your vlogs , that's when your viewers get the attention of what you were saying ,and i love this kind of vlog , simple and very interesting

  • @thaliav89
    @thaliav89 Год назад +6

    I just love your videos! I found you like 2 months ago and binge watched everything. Thank you for the great content Alex!

  • @the2hunnys
    @the2hunnys Год назад +3

    My goodness your videos are such a great and cozy time! Love them! You are without a doubt my favorite creator ❤ Wish you the best time in Scotland!

  • @georgeattig8088
    @georgeattig8088 Год назад +6

    Great informative video Alex. It’s summer and there are a lot of places to visit. So, keep ‘em coming😊❤!

  • @kennedydaniel2735
    @kennedydaniel2735 Год назад +5

    Really love your passion for experiencing life the way you do. I wish I'd done more of this when I was younger. Good for you 👊🏻

  • @Glyn69
    @Glyn69 Год назад +1

    Great that you managed to visit Fyne Ales , cracking video and lovely part of the Uk

  • @ValShepley-qc4zr
    @ValShepley-qc4zr Год назад +1

    That was a smashing video Alex, I really enjoyed it. Love Loch Fyne. You always meet such interesting people.

  • @rickyjessome4359
    @rickyjessome4359 Год назад +2

    Another incredible video Alex! What a beautiful place. I love a home with lots of windows as well. You can't beat natural light. Looking forward to the next video. Cheers 🍻

  • @Jessec78910
    @Jessec78910 Год назад +5

    Love theses types of videos ❤

  • @bmc6822
    @bmc6822 Год назад +4

    Great tae see my wee country in its glory 💙 I’ve spent a lot of my summers up Loch Fyne fishing and camping just up from furnace and the old quarry. Beautiful part of the world

  • @dougthedynamo
    @dougthedynamo 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful spot, I love Fyne Ales so looks handy for there, Hurricane Jack and Jarl are my favourites of theirs. It looks very peaceful there, I find it very relaxing when you sit somewhere and there is virtually no man made sounds, just the sea, animals and the wind (and quite possibly rain). You do also notice the longer days even heading a bit North of Edinburgh but when you get into the isolated areas you also notice even in summer just how dark the nights get without any stray light. The midges are often terrible on the west coast, Skye is brutal for them, particularly when camping at Glenbrittle to attempt some of the Cuillin ridge, heard various theories, the Marines in that area use Avon skin so soft, others suggest sprays, there are some candles etc than can mitigate them slightly or as one old boss said “take up smoking for the weekend”!
    Enjoyed the video, looks like you had a lovely stay and were very lucky with the weather, I do think when the weather is good that Scotland is perfect (think the same for the rest of the country but especially patriotic about Scotland)! Try the islands next time if you haven’t already you can end of on some of the prettiest beaches you will ever see with only the occasional seal or if you are lucky an otter for company!

  • @peterbrooks2968
    @peterbrooks2968 Год назад +3

    Another great video Alex😊 Your long apprenticeship with Carl means you make them so professionally that the content shines through. What a great way to spend a few days in such a beautiful spot.. I fondly remember a similar stay in a cabin on Loch Awe and if the midges are the only negative you know you're having a great time. Keep living the dream. All the best bud

  • @HFZspy
    @HFZspy Год назад +4

    Great video 🤙

  • @paulbooker2231
    @paulbooker2231 Год назад +3

    As with all your videos I love it! Keep them coming mate, your a natural. To old now to do all these adventurous things but love experiencing them through you skilled cinematic and narrative content.

  • @pauljones4596
    @pauljones4596 Год назад +2

    Beautiful location, and the food looked lovely. Great video mate

  • @Billyxorbi
    @Billyxorbi 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Alex, been following your channel since your camper build and travels but iv'e been busy and not watched for a while, wish i knew you were heading to Loch Fyne i used to work at Loch Fyne Oysters and only live a short distance away, would have been great to have met you and shown you some local attractions.
    Another great Video keep up the great work 👌

  • @imraduin
    @imraduin Год назад +2

    Guys!! Wake up!! New Alex video just dropped!!

  • @soniayoung7531
    @soniayoung7531 Год назад +2

    Hi Alex nice cabin awesome scenery tranquil waters, the sunset was amazing your videos are always so informative, thanks for sharing stay safe

  • @EMO_CATGIRL
    @EMO_CATGIRL Год назад +8

    i love your vids! thank you for sharing your slices of life with us ❤️

  • @robin.karawoods
    @robin.karawoods Год назад +4

    I can’t express how much I love these videos ❤

  • @OloDeepdelver
    @OloDeepdelver Год назад +1

    Thanks for video ! Calm as always, as i love them !
    I studied in Scotland and during the all video i was like "Midges!" " Midges!!" "MIDGES !??" Glad you addressed it at the end !
    Have a good day

  • @AMG63
    @AMG63 Год назад +2

    I've just came back from a 5 day solo camping and kayak fishing trip on the west coast, I stayed near Ballachulish but explored everywhere within a 100 mile radius and it was amazing...i do it 3-4 times a year 😁

  • @xIDarkSideIx
    @xIDarkSideIx Год назад +3

    Looks amazing would love to stay somewhere like that 👍

  • @DMT768
    @DMT768 Год назад +1

    No fish 😂 reminded me of that James may clip cheese, your channel is a gem I always feel good after watching ❤

  • @shinuizabusa2180
    @shinuizabusa2180 Год назад +3

    Thank you so much for showing us such beautiful and interesting places, much love from austria mate 🙂

  • @Mikyoseptor
    @Mikyoseptor Год назад

    C'mon bro, what can I say, Top-end video production right here and I really love it.

  • @neilandrew961
    @neilandrew961 Год назад

    Great video sir its a beautiful part of the world you weren't to far away from loch awe to chase the big brownies and pike in it

  • @TheRealBigfeet
    @TheRealBigfeet Год назад +6

    Alex another great video. I’ve been watching a while now and love everything your doing keep going and maybe some more cooking please.
    It’s great to see you expanding your talents especially as your going to have all those veg to cook soon.
    May I humbly suggest Alex’s guide to roast potatoes, chips, as someone who’s cooked all his life but now can’t it’s lovely to see how other people do things. Take care matey. Your sincerity will take you far.

  • @HelenP0816
    @HelenP0816 Год назад +1

    Thanks Alex for making my train commute home fly by!!! 😊

  • @williampark6103
    @williampark6103 Год назад +1

    Such a chill video. Love Scotland and the local produce. Nice

  • @WV_Edy
    @WV_Edy Год назад +2

    I came here to say that your adventures are so inspiring, now i want to go to an off grid cabin on the bank of a lake for a weekend . Awesome stuff man 👍

  • @clivehewitt9254
    @clivehewitt9254 Год назад +2

    Excellent content Alex, love Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @gemmamartin349
    @gemmamartin349 Год назад +2

    Love watching all your videos! Keep telling your stories and bringing us along on your adventures

  • @silvianyaruai9532
    @silvianyaruai9532 Год назад +1

    Love watching your videos ,lots of love from Nairobi, kenya

  • @nurdanokcu3906
    @nurdanokcu3906 Год назад

    You are our family RUclipsr, we love watching your videos. Much love from Turkey❤

  • @Becka.M-D
    @Becka.M-D Год назад

    Alex, there are red squirrels in England. One of the main places is the Isle of Wight. It is illegal to take a grey squirrel on to the island & you can be prosecuted apparently. This is because grey squirrels attack the red squirrels. Red Squirrels are native to the UK. When grey squirrels were introduced they almost eradicated the red squirrel population. There are black squirrels as well & they attack grey squirrels. I am not sure if we have black ones in the UK or not.

  • @binflynn1
    @binflynn1 Год назад

    I like the cooked ones too lol , I liked the way you sped up the Scottish landscape beautiful indeed

  • @arthurhaines8191
    @arthurhaines8191 Год назад +3

    I love your videos so much.

  • @easytvlogs
    @easytvlogs Год назад +1

    It’s always a pleasure watching your videos Alex ❤

  • @thomasspainhour1112
    @thomasspainhour1112 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your adventures, NC USA 🇺🇸

  • @markturner1970
    @markturner1970 Год назад

    New subscriber to your channel Alex, I'm having a tough time at the moment and I've found your videos comforting to watch. I love your Britishness and your attitude to life.

  • @jordansharples7062
    @jordansharples7062 Год назад +1

    love these remote cabin videos :D hope your well Alex keep smashing life 👌

  • @Bo88y22
    @Bo88y22 Год назад +1

    Legend has it that Tony Blair and Gordon Brown made a pact in Loch Fyne Oysters that they would both take turns of being Prime Minister. They were returning from the funeral ( on Iona ) of the late leader of the Labour Party John Smith.

  • @saltburner2
    @saltburner2 Год назад +5

    Another intrepid adventure - not something one could do on a tight budget!
    (Care to give us some idea of how much the whole trip cost?)

  • @MrZimmaframe
    @MrZimmaframe Год назад

    Lovely video Alex, very high quality throughout, b roll, music selection, angles and editing. 👍

  • @EducationinUK
    @EducationinUK Год назад

    Really amazing content, admirations for the ease you do it with! At least it looks like that .

  • @loxygirl6971
    @loxygirl6971 Год назад

    Love your videos Alex!! Thank you 🙏🏼. I know a lot of work goes into them!

  • @williamgillespie9482
    @williamgillespie9482 Год назад

    Brilliant capturing the owl on film

  • @Ryantalope
    @Ryantalope Год назад

    Not the usual kind of video I’d watch but he is great isn’t he? Subscribed 👌🏼

  • @dawnbrown2125
    @dawnbrown2125 7 месяцев назад

    Well done, thank you for sharing

  • @Lizapendleton
    @Lizapendleton Год назад +2

    I want one

  • @BeHappyWithUrLife
    @BeHappyWithUrLife Год назад +1

    Me and my wife done something like this a few months ago, we were in Oxford though :) -- Great video mate.

  • @RebuildRetreat
    @RebuildRetreat 11 месяцев назад

    Lovely! We're in north east scotland and hope to achieve an awesome experience like this for people

  • @bobbyramjattan470
    @bobbyramjattan470 Год назад

    Enjoyed the beer making mini tour😊

  • @trevorcornes1056
    @trevorcornes1056 Год назад

    What a brilliant video Alex. Very interesting 👍 well done.

  • @Smokeywolf64
    @Smokeywolf64 Год назад

    what an amazing spot! From what I’ve heard about oysters. if you eat them raw(alive) you have to chew them, because if you swallow it takes longer for them to die. which gives them time to release compounds that can cause food poisoning.

  • @jakub5494
    @jakub5494 Год назад

    Man I enjoy watching your videos so much! You seems so happy and positive about those little things in life.. Wish I could be like that one day. Love your work!

  • @paula.the.wannabe.hauler
    @paula.the.wannabe.hauler Год назад +1

    Lovely lad. I’m just down the road from Loch Lomond if ya fancy a cuppa? Glad you’re having a good time 😊🎣

  • @robertforrest7956
    @robertforrest7956 Год назад +1

    In some ways I envy you, I'm to disabled to do many of the things I used to, so I'll just live thru you youngsters... 😅 👍🏻 Oysters.. Yum!! 😋 I love shell fish, not so much fish fish though. Grew up on north coast of California at Klamath River, so had lots of seafood. An awesome area to visit as well, especially the Requa Inn.... 😃

  • @supadupa1905
    @supadupa1905 Год назад +1

    Mate, this grilled salmon... I have drooled my keyboard :)

  • @George-ue9qc
    @George-ue9qc Год назад

    We have very similar hobbies, but I always learn something new and interesting from you :D
    Thanks for the relaxing, high-quality, informative videos Alex!

  • @darrenpeel2482
    @darrenpeel2482 Год назад

    Well worth investing in a Mosquito net that goes over you hat/cap with a pair of gloves. Allows you to go out fishing earlier and later. If there is more wind it keeps the Mossies of more. Lived in Scotland for 16 years and loved it.

  • @bethcollier3789
    @bethcollier3789 Год назад

    What an awesome hide-away. Thank you Alex.

  • @Hikazey
    @Hikazey Год назад

    What a beautiful place, I'll have to come visit sometime!

  • @SaadonAksah
    @SaadonAksah Год назад

    Nice one! The cabin looks very secluded 👍

  • @GPH2474
    @GPH2474 Год назад

    Great video, love the squirrel.

  • @lisacowell2051
    @lisacowell2051 Год назад

    Hi Alex! I came across your channel this week and I absolutely love your videos. They are extremely refreshing to watch. Thank you for sharing!

  • @jackjones2731
    @jackjones2731 Год назад

    You’ll find red squirrels on the Isle of Wight Alex. Great vid pal!

  • @Piones_
    @Piones_ Год назад +3

    Love your videos 🤗hug from Portugal ❤

  • @mscudde2
    @mscudde2 Год назад

    Awesome video Alex, see ya next time!

  • @Jennifer-ep1sr
    @Jennifer-ep1sr Год назад

    Love Scotland, hate oysters. My husband worked on an oyster farm in Essex. He hates oysters and fish. So glad to see you again.❤🇦🇺

  • @stephaniesmith5326
    @stephaniesmith5326 Год назад

    Hi Alex, I like your content production! I use peppermint essential oil a couple of dabs on exposed areas to keep bugs at bay!

  • @Falconer710
    @Falconer710 Год назад

    I’m hooked on you and your bros channels I just love this content every vid is pucker 🎉

  • @fordtrac7171
    @fordtrac7171 Год назад

    Thanks for sharing your ventures, we’re lucky Scotland is our doorstep. I feel it’s a bit of you !