The Challenges of Island Farming

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025

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  • @blessedgirl5114
    @blessedgirl5114 Месяц назад +13

    Some of the most beautiful words I've ever heard when ask why he chooses to live there. Looks heavenly but I can't imagine how cold the wind and rain can be.

  • @lyse-annedoiron-gw8pj
    @lyse-annedoiron-gw8pj Месяц назад +1

    Very interesting video. The scenery is incredible. Well done Kristoff.

  • @donnakelley5124
    @donnakelley5124 Месяц назад +7

    What a wonderful video. Thank you to Ben, Ally and Kristoff.

  • @elainegatenby80
    @elainegatenby80 Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful scenery. You can see how much Ally loves his life ❤️

  • @kaybarnes2897
    @kaybarnes2897 Месяц назад +4

    What a stunningly beautiful place. Allys' words spoken from the heart really just say everything. ❤❤❤

  • @dreamfolorn
    @dreamfolorn Месяц назад +2

    I had the pleasure of living in Cnoc, just outside Stornoway (over the Braigh), for two years and I can honestly say there is no way of life quite like it. I went up for a year initially, but the warmth of the people and the landscape and experiences meant I wasn't ready to leave after that first year there. Once you spend a little time doing as the locals do - I cut peat on a friend's croft, helped scrape barnacles off the hull of a community boat, lifted escaped lambs out of the cattle grid over the driveway to my house - the place takes a little piece of your heart that will never belong anywhere else. I still feel a sense of pride of having lived a little moment of that life, and listening to Ally talk about why he stays and why he does it makes the most perfect of sense. There is magic up there, and a humour and warmth to the people that I have never experienced anywhere else. The howling gales and the waves crashing over the roads and the salt on the air become a part of who you are when you're there.

    • @rosemarygraham2815
      @rosemarygraham2815 Месяц назад +1

      I’m so glad that you had that experience and lived a portion of your life, in such a magnificent and beautiful part of the world with such warm hearted people.❤❤❤🙌🏻

  • @karenrowell5726
    @karenrowell5726 Месяц назад +2

    Just beautiful! Ally's remarks at the end brought tears to my eyes. What a love of the land and his country. ❤

  • @jackieyeomans1837
    @jackieyeomans1837 Месяц назад +2

    what a great video thank you Ben Kristoff and Ally for sharing just beautiful

  • @bridgetharris1641
    @bridgetharris1641 Месяц назад +1

    Oh my goodness Ally you had me in tears at the end of this never a truer word was spoken guard your heritage with your life. Thank you so much ❤😮really enjoyed this and a big thank you to Ally, Ben and Kristoff absolutely brilliant xxxxx

  • @sandrawarhurst9386
    @sandrawarhurst9386 Месяц назад +1

    What a beautiful place to live. Thank you for sharing your beautiful island. 👍🥰❤️xx from UK Manchester.

  • @ruthmichigander
    @ruthmichigander Месяц назад +1

    Thanks you for sharing this! So interesting and educational. Farming and ranching is a difficult life even here in the US; but there on the island would be really tough. Takes a special breed of person to make it. Thank you to Ally also for sharing so much!

  • @anneobrien3878
    @anneobrien3878 Месяц назад +1

    Ally's words at the end are so dignified. Coupled with the footage of the rugged coastline and the focus shot of the sheep, I found it incredibly moving.

  • @christineprobst3258
    @christineprobst3258 Месяц назад +1

    Just beautiful. I can't imagine the hard work put into it and the costs. ❤

  • @kristinefrew3069
    @kristinefrew3069 Месяц назад +3

    Evening! Hope you’ve all had a good Xmas! Commenting here to say hello then I’m going to rewind back to the start❤

  • @tracymerrell5231
    @tracymerrell5231 Месяц назад +2

    Amazing country 👏 ❤️

  • @lajkitty
    @lajkitty Месяц назад

    What a wonderful man Aly is! A stunning place, harsh weather but an utterly beautiful place.

  • @Lindamulveyyy
    @Lindamulveyyy Месяц назад

    Got to love Ally, he’s just amazing, true to his roots!! 👌🥰🥰❤️

  • @marilynhurr5636
    @marilynhurr5636 Месяц назад +2

    Absolutely fascinating, thank you so much. Such a sense of pride and sincerity, what a wonderful tribute to a magical place xx

  • @terrijarvie
    @terrijarvie Месяц назад +1

    Cant help but wonder what Kristoff is doing? Lol this is a fabulous video thant you so much for sharing

  • @christinastewart9830
    @christinastewart9830 Месяц назад +1

    What an awesome video. It looks beautiful in a rough, rustic way. Those are some tough people to live on a small island like that and have the farming the way they do. Thank you for sharing this with us. God bless. 😊❤

  • @tidajane6680
    @tidajane6680 Месяц назад +1

    Absolutely beautifully said🙋‍♀️🙏🏻💕

  • @midwifelife
    @midwifelife Месяц назад +3

    That was so interesting and Ally's words are so powerful! What an amazing heritage and what an absolutely beautiful place to live

  • @donnajean7331
    @donnajean7331 Месяц назад +1

    I loved it all..but the end was beautiful Ally’s words & while we viewed the scenery gave me chills. Excellent work Kristoff

  • @rachelcastle1543
    @rachelcastle1543 Месяц назад +1

    Loved this so much passion for their animals. Well done Kristoff Ben and Ally x❤

  • @77bountiful
    @77bountiful Месяц назад +1

    I love Ally and his passion. He's a quiet legend to those of us outside his community. And I wonder if that sheep looking around at the views, is being as passionate about the island as Ally is. They both look as if they 'own' their land. A fabulous video and if we can see more of Ally and the people he shares the island with, that would be great. Thanks Ben and Kristoff for sharing this with us xx

  • @kristinefrew3069
    @kristinefrew3069 Месяц назад +1

    We have stayed in they wee houses and they are the most cute and cosy wee places, quite romantic really 🥰 would definitely recommend it if you fancy a quiet time away from the rest of the world it’s great! That wee man in there is so lovely I’ve fallen in love with his character ❤

  • @donnafink6262
    @donnafink6262 Месяц назад +1

    Loved this video/interview. A bit envious of his personal vision and peace. Thanks for sharing.

  • @boreeltje42
    @boreeltje42 Месяц назад

    How inspiring are his words towards the end of the video. Its an eyeopener for me, the pride he has for his family history ,the Isle he's living on and the work he's doing! 😊

  • @scottycat6822
    @scottycat6822 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for this fabulous insight into living and working in such a beautiful but remote Island.
    I love Ally’s work ethic and loyalty to his forefathers, may he continue to thrive in his own success.

  • @MargaretLynch-cw9to
    @MargaretLynch-cw9to Месяц назад +1

    GOOD EVENING BEN ALLY AND KRISTOFF THANKS SO SO MUCH FOR BRINGING US ALONG
    ALLY IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON TO LEARN FROM A WEALTH OF INFORMATION IN THE SHEEP TRADE
    HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND A WONDERFUL 2025

  • @reneeayers4638
    @reneeayers4638 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you Ally

  • @reneedickerson4489
    @reneedickerson4489 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for the tour. Would love to see more. It's a beautiful place 😍

  • @Teener9791
    @Teener9791 Месяц назад

    I enjoyed this video. Good job guys! 😊
    Btw Ben, you are looking alot like your Dad in this video. More than I have noticed before. ❤
    Ally it made heart swell when you said what you did about why you live there. Very honorable and passionate. ❤

  • @MargaretMcalpine-qt2ik
    @MargaretMcalpine-qt2ik Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant video. Thank you so much for Sharing. X

  • @sharronphillips9590
    @sharronphillips9590 Месяц назад

    What a brilliant and informative video and a beautiful view. Loved every moment of this video ... fantastic well done all involved 😊

  • @debvit2353
    @debvit2353 Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful…simply beautiful.

  • @AngelaThomas-bb4dn
    @AngelaThomas-bb4dn Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant love ally voice ❤life is tough but he wouldn't have it any another way. Thank-you for the video x

  • @CathyHarville
    @CathyHarville Месяц назад +1

    This was incredible!

  • @kixxb5622
    @kixxb5622 Месяц назад +1

    Another brilliant video. Ally speaks so passionately and eloquently 😊

  • @Colleen-lx9sf
    @Colleen-lx9sf Месяц назад +1

    Enjoyed this so much! Thank you Ben,Ally and Kristoff.

  • @LindaClough-bl3kw
    @LindaClough-bl3kw Месяц назад +1

    Watching ❤

  • @thejoancall
    @thejoancall Месяц назад +1

    Fabulous vidio ❤

  • @monicaoancea3509
    @monicaoancea3509 Месяц назад +1

    Very nice!! 😊 🥰👍👏❤️

  • @naomicoward4687
    @naomicoward4687 Месяц назад +1

    Ally is an Amazing person

  • @betsyluminais3814
    @betsyluminais3814 Месяц назад +1

    Gathering the sheep from the hills is a family and community activity in Norway too

  • @adelesleigh7617
    @adelesleigh7617 Месяц назад +1

    That island looks lovely

  • @SueSmith-j2n
    @SueSmith-j2n Месяц назад

    Such a fantastic video, second time watching it!
    A few weeks ago I did suggest to Cammy about doing a podcast with you(Ben), Cammy, Ally, HoofGP, Alzs Couzens with Iona hosting and would still love this but maybe include Pete and perhaps Iona’s Dad - would be a great vision of farming in parts of Scotland.
    My partner’s pal is an arable farmer in Dunfermline so had a different perspective from you guys but just support all you guys

  • @AnnMawhinney
    @AnnMawhinney Месяц назад +1

    Fantastic tour . Thank you

  • @missygirl1965
    @missygirl1965 Месяц назад +1

    Merry Christmas to you all!

  • @lisashaw-nn9ly
    @lisashaw-nn9ly Месяц назад +1

    Merry Christmas fellow dalsconies hope you’re all having a lovely Christmas time xx

  • @catherineainsworth7858
    @catherineainsworth7858 Месяц назад +1

    brilliant video thank you

  • @rdonnelly3253
    @rdonnelly3253 Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant ❤

  • @craigdavidson2274
    @craigdavidson2274 Месяц назад +2

    Merry Christmas everyone and I hope yous all had a good one

  • @catherineainsworth7858
    @catherineainsworth7858 Месяц назад +1

    happy boxing day everyone

  • @lizmurdoch7819
    @lizmurdoch7819 Месяц назад +1

    Hi everyone ❤️

  • @traceygray1437
    @traceygray1437 Месяц назад +1

    Hi everyone from a very wet Aberdeenshire Scotland x

  • @tracysloan3745
    @tracysloan3745 Месяц назад +1

    Oh wow!

  • @jacquiemunroe7740
    @jacquiemunroe7740 Месяц назад +1

  • @SueWarwick-vp5bw
    @SueWarwick-vp5bw Месяц назад +1

    Welcome everyone 😊

  • @amandalynn7851
    @amandalynn7851 Месяц назад +1

    Oh yay can't wait ❤

  • @deborahstoehr7014
    @deborahstoehr7014 Месяц назад +1

  • @MargaretHogg-q9m
    @MargaretHogg-q9m Месяц назад +1

    Hello everyone 🎉🎉

  • @julierector5186
    @julierector5186 Месяц назад +1

    ❤ beautiful

  • @celestefisher985
    @celestefisher985 Месяц назад +1

    Hello everyone. 👋

  • @jackiefrederick6022
    @jackiefrederick6022 Месяц назад +1

    Hello everyone

  • @SallyAnnJohnson-z6h
    @SallyAnnJohnson-z6h Месяц назад

    Shared

  • @betsyluminais3814
    @betsyluminais3814 Месяц назад +1

    At least in the Lofoten Islands it is

  • @donnareis6862
    @donnareis6862 Месяц назад

    ❤😂😅