Scottish Borders in a Campervan - Solo Female Van Life - Visit Scotland!

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025

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  • @StephenandYhana
    @StephenandYhana 2 года назад +1

    Hi Sue, always a pleasure watching your videos 😊❤️ your channel is a big favourite of mine. Great little exploration and loved seeing inside of the chapel too, that was very nice 😊 I gave a little thought to Bri for you when you lit that candle ❤️

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Wow I’m touched to hear how much you enjoy the channel because I always enjoy following yours! Thanks for the thought to Bri, I’m a big believer in the power of thought ❤️😊👍🏻

  • @andyblake1849
    @andyblake1849 2 года назад +2

    Lovely stuff, this series is inspiring us for next years Scotland trip. 👏

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Oh that’s fab to hear. The next video I think is of a really interesting place, if a bit chilly 🥶👍🏻

  • @FreeBirdUKVanLife
    @FreeBirdUKVanLife 2 года назад +3

    Great vid Sue, hlad you foind somwhere indoors to explore. Lovely gardens too, Robins are a sign of loved ones around us. Xx

  • @yaminthegrey
    @yaminthegrey 2 года назад +1

    Hari Om
    You did 'oor Abbotsford' proud, Sue. Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it so much. YAM xx

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Hi Yam! I’m so glad to hear that. Thoroughly enjoyable visit 😊 x

  • @JP-gl2xp
    @JP-gl2xp 2 года назад +1

    Good morning Sue another great video and what a fantastic house. I will say this again your editing is the best and so is all your videos really enjoy watching them. Can't wait for the next one. Take care from Jane x

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Good morning Jane how are you doing? I hope all’s ok. Thanks for the positive comments, they’re appreciated. Looking forward to working on the next video, it was an interesting experience! Take care x

  • @alannorman1773
    @alannorman1773 2 года назад +1

    Abbotsford is an amazing house. He must have been seriously wealthy. An amazing setting too.
    I do love when a Robin comes to visit as well.
    Brilliant vlog Sue thank you.

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Hi Alan hope you’re good. It’s an incredible place to explore and experience. I also feel quite blessed when a Robin visits. This one flew right in front of my feet like it wanted attention 😊

  • @jennyedwards4576
    @jennyedwards4576 2 года назад +1

    The Walter Scott house looked very interesting and I loved the lighting of a candle for Bri. I do the same whenever I visit a church. Can’t wait to see how you get on next time sleeping in your down jacket.

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Next video is completely different to see. It’s a big learning experience video 😆 x

  • @blakes4ontour
    @blakes4ontour 2 года назад +1

    Just added Abbotsford House to our ever growing map!!!
    Thank you!
    Ju
    Xxxxx

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Fab, I’m sure you’ll enjoy a visit there. There’s a woodland walk too which I bet would be nice in better weather 😊👍🏻 x

  • @G.J..Journeys
    @G.J..Journeys 2 года назад +1

    Thanks or the house tour Sue. Nice to hear the history as well 👍Graeme

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Thanks Graeme. It was so peaceful. Wish I lived there! 😊👍🏻

  • @FXWalesAnnaAlf
    @FXWalesAnnaAlf 2 года назад +1

    Hi Sue soggy quiche and soggy clothes I guess with all of the rain !Abbotsford House looked lovely but I couldn't eat black pudding and haggis hehe😃 The woodland walk looked nice and so did the walled garden and it was so good that you got to spend time in the private Chapel and light a candle for Bri then when you got to the campsite the weather looked bad but you had it nice and cosy in the van :) Enjoyed this Next weeks one looks interesting 😃 ~ Anna

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      It was a lovely day out to escape the rain. Very interesting too 😊

  • @claremaidofthewave251
    @claremaidofthewave251 2 года назад +1

    And the toilets at Abbottsford Visitor centre should get a shout out, they are excellent too!😂🙋🏻‍♀️.

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Oh yes! People don’t seem to like you walking around places like that with a camera though 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

    • @claremaidofthewave251
      @claremaidofthewave251 2 года назад

      @@CamperVanya 😂

  • @CampervanTales
    @CampervanTales 2 года назад +1

    Fancy having a special building just to store your Scrabble and Monopoly. Well posh that😁
    Lovely video Sue with lots of that there history that we like. Looks a grand place to visit.xx

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      I’m sure you guys would enjoy it. Particularly the game store! Take care xx

  • @generationxperiences
    @generationxperiences 2 года назад +1

    Hi Sue, sorry we are a little late to this, just watched on the big screen with a cuppa. Great use of a bad weather day. That black pudding roll looked delicious. Or how cute was that Robin! Great tour and information on the history, nice he died in the bay window with his favourite view. The chapel was stunning and loved you lit a candle for Bri! 😢 really enjoyed this day out with you! Oo your next one looks 🥶 look forward to it! Have a great week, stay warm….if you can 👍

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Thanks guys. The next is more van lifey and an experience I won’t forget. We live and learn 😂. Thanks for watching. I have some catching up to do too. Take care both ❤️

  • @LifeistooshortCK
    @LifeistooshortCK 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tour of Abbotsford. It looks very interesting so will definitely try and get there next time we visit that area. You are very brave camping in that cold weather 🥶 Look forward to the next episode 🙂🚐 x

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it. I hadn’t intended on being quite so cold as I ended up being in the next episode. We live and learn 🥶 x

  • @SandVan
    @SandVan 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful house tour sue ❤looked lovely 🙏😊

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Hiya. It was beautiful. I could really see myself living there (if only 😆). Take care.

  • @LeisureBit
    @LeisureBit 2 года назад +1

    Looks a lovely place and the gardens looked very peaceful - never been to Abbotsford, thank you for sharing as somewhere else for the list when we are next in the area 😀
    All the best, David & Rachel 👍

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Thanks both. Definitely give it a visit I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Take care 👍🏻

  • @GENerationXplorers
    @GENerationXplorers 2 года назад +1

    Had me at the Black Pudding Roll. Yes please! Reasonable price for parking and nice to know that the visitor centre and cafe is free to enter! 👍 we always seem to have a Robin guide us on our travels! The weather didn’t seem to bad by Scottish standards, well done on filming inside, the footage came out well. Great info about the dining room, can see why he would pick that spot. Beautiful chapel and you had the entire place to yourself! How lovely ❤ nothing better than a good rad on a rainy night! 👍

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      The Robin actually flew right in front of my feet. Nearly tripped me up. He definitely wanted noticing! ❤️

    • @GENerationXplorers
      @GENerationXplorers 2 года назад +1

      @@CamperVanya we honestly believe he is our spirit guide. Awesome presence and vocality, must be here for a reason, for us both possibly.. ♥️ 🙏

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      @@GENerationXplorers Maybe so. Hope so. Im learning to go with feelings over things like that more and more and not the so-called ‘logic’ we’ve grown up with. Otherwise how would they ever connect with us if we can’t listen? Take care ❤️ 🤗

    • @GENerationXplorers
      @GENerationXplorers 2 года назад

      @@CamperVanya i think its best. Coincidentally in this weeks video ive lit candles for my Dad and recently departed cat, something id never have done before yet felt very emotional about, and thats before i saw you lighting one for Bri ♥️

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      @@GENerationXplorers Sorry for your losses. It’s very calming isn’t it. I do it any opportunity - that and buy him a beer as my first drink 🍺 ❤️🙏🏻

  • @NBNatureTrailvan
    @NBNatureTrailvan 2 года назад +1

    Nice one Sue.
    That Haggis and Black Pudding bap would do for us 👍👍👍
    Abbotsford looks a beautiful place - almost medieval inside and a very evocative place
    And a beautiful chapel to be able to be on your own and reflect.
    And you survived Claudia but looks like the next night was a parky one 🥶🥶🥶🥶
    Stay safe and have a good week

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much. An impressive place and history well worth the visit for a wander. I loved it. Take care 👍🏻

  • @georgespeirs1210
    @georgespeirs1210 2 года назад +1

    A cracking video sue will put that on the to do list as we often visit melrose thanks

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it George. Definitely a very interesting place to visit 👍🏻

  • @Lovinglifeinmy70s
    @Lovinglifeinmy70s 2 года назад +1

    That was astounding to see! The architecture was incredible. What beautiful landscape and scenery. Your camping sites are super nice. The ones here are all in forests it seems on uneven ground. ❤

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Abbotsford is a stunning house, great to explore. This campsite was part of the Caravan & Motorhome Club. All their sites are similar layout and excellent facilities. You tend to know what you’re getting which is sometimes just what you want. Take care 😊👍🏻

  • @asaandthemarchharepart2903
    @asaandthemarchharepart2903 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant video. Interesting place to visit, so nice and quiet out of season. That roll looked absolutely delicious 😋 The Scottish Borders is a wonderful place to explore. Keep up the wonderful adventures. Safe Travels

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Many thanks. The Scottish Borders has so much to offer visitors. Out of season is my favourite time for most places! Take care 😊👍🏻

  • @janinehiggins1507
    @janinehiggins1507 2 года назад +1

    Great video and lovely to see you..
    Onwards !! 👌👍🎄🇬🇧

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Hiya Janine 👋. Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it. ATB to you.
      ONWARD!>>> 🚐 😁

  • @Tootsie63
    @Tootsie63 2 года назад +1

    I feel cold! 🥶 The house was amazing, right up my street. The website says 'Pay once, visit all year! We lived in the Highlands and had snow the first week in May. Ugh! Another great vlog x

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Haha thanks Clare. It’s a must visit when you’re next in the area! 😊👍🏻 x

  • @LesleyHoulker
    @LesleyHoulker 2 года назад +1

    Oh I throughly enjoyed this video. Well done xx

  • @ColinOBear
    @ColinOBear 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for showing us around the house - it looked really interesting. The gardens too. I am sure that on a warmer, more summery day they'd be spectatcular, but of course there'd be maybe too many folk about to film as much as you did. I think you have excellent taste in breakfast foods - the fried egg with brown sauce was especially triggering for me! 😁

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Yes summer/spring would be lovely for the gardens but very ‘peopley’. Fried egg with brown sauce mmm 😋. Hope you’re good. Take care x

    • @ColinOBear
      @ColinOBear 2 года назад

      @@CamperVanya brown sauce is perfect for a fried egg - can't be doing with people that put ketchup on! Btw did you see my lancashire baking done at the weekend??? 😄

  • @robgriesdoorn6611
    @robgriesdoorn6611 2 года назад +1

    Another very nice and fun vlog Sue I enjoyed it as always😉👍...I can't wait for the next vlog.....onworddddd 😁😁

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Cheers for that Rob. The next one will be an interesting experience to share! Take care.

    • @robgriesdoorn6611
      @robgriesdoorn6611 2 года назад

      @@CamperVanya Oké can't wait to see this experience☺...it's always nice to see your adventures I'm enjoying it to the fullest🙂👍...be careful and you know.....Onworddddd😉👍
      I keep liking him☺☺

  • @janetbowen7854
    @janetbowen7854 2 года назад +1

    Another fantastic video, Sue, thank you. I recommend a Kampa Diddy electric fan heater from Just Kampers (other retailers are available). This product had been recommended for use in a camper van when on EHU and you want to save diesel and limit the use of the diesel heating. I will be using this when we camp in February. I look forward to your winter camping tips in your next VLOG. xx

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Ooh I have the Kampa Diddy for when I’m on hook up too. I agree it’s a great little bit of equipment! I do have a couple of tips I hadn’t thought about until this trip! Thanks for coming along and happy travels! x

  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage8572 2 года назад +1

    Another great video. I thought you were going to an indoor attraction but it looked like most of your time was spent outdoors! 😂😂 Thanks for sharing.

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Actually yes the rain didn’t really hit hard until that evening. Exploring the grounds of the house was my favourite bit 😊

  • @rensol01
    @rensol01 2 года назад +1

    Hi Sue another great vlog what a very interesting place. The tour around the house was very interesting and the chapel looked so peaceful. Take care and stay safe. Love following your journeys I tend to stay so local I must try and get further afield.

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for following along Phil. I often stay local too but when I get the chance of a longer trip Scotland always pulls me in ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 take care and best wishes to you too.

  • @steves7013
    @steves7013 2 года назад +1

    Looked good!
    Take care and stay safe x

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Steve. Next video is more ‘vanlifey’ again. This was a good day out though 😊👍🏻

  • @getawaygeese
    @getawaygeese 2 года назад +1

    Great video Sue …. Another place to visit it looked a very grand house he had
    Looking forward how not to camp lol as there are to many videos out telling you how to 😂

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Yes, the ‘how not to’. I know my strengths 😂

  • @HitchUpAndTow
    @HitchUpAndTow 2 года назад +1

    Great video, very interesting👍

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Hiya thanks for watching. Glad you found it interesting. Well worth a visit 👍🏻

  • @DesGreene
    @DesGreene 2 года назад +1

    Hi Sue! The house looks stunning! (The black pudding roll didn't look too shabby, either 😁) How did you get on with Walter Scott? Waverley defeated me! Pretty impenetrable to most of us Sassenachs! 😂

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      I’m just not so well read Des! I’ll probably stick with his supernatural short stories hehe. Hope you’re good. Take care 😊

  • @ewanstevenson
    @ewanstevenson Год назад

    I like that you pause the video on some of the road signs. On so many vanlife videos I've tried to pause on a motion-blurred sign to try and identify a location!😂

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  Год назад +1

      Haha, thanks for that feedback. I feel the same when watching some. I like to show people in case they want to visit too.

  • @MakeDoAndMend1
    @MakeDoAndMend1 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Looking fwd to your next video. We have now got a van similar to yours but not VW. No heating apart from engine running. Hoping you have some cold weather tips for us. George next project is fitting a Diesel Heater but not until summer as it's too cold to work outside. Cheers from old us.👫👍

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Hi hope you’re both well. I learnt a couple of useful tips from my cold night experience I will pass on! 😊👍🏻

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders 2 года назад +1

    Great video, not yet been to see this so it was all good to see. Please do not give Lindsay idea's on what to wear for jarmies. 😂

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Why not, do you have to be careful about getting too excited?

    • @DesmondsDonders
      @DesmondsDonders 2 года назад +1

      @@CamperVanya I think she wears more in bed than out and about these days LOL.

  • @parkay3560
    @parkay3560 2 года назад +1

    How do Sue. that was an ecclectic mix of scenery, history and an epic bimble. I really enjoyed it very much as well as the music which fitted perfectly. Its another to put on my list of bimbles to do in Viv-i-van when I go out in her next year. I can do much this year as repairs cleared me out but in the mean time I'll bimble in proxy through your channel. Bessy regs-Kenny

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      Thanks for bimbling with me Kenny! I hope you soon get out on the road yourself (but don’t stop bimbling with this channel too 😁)

    • @viv-i-vangoesforth
      @viv-i-vangoesforth 2 года назад +1

      @@CamperVanya Dont worry, Sue :) thats never gonna happen. I'm a fan for life. 🙂

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      @@viv-i-vangoesforth 🤩🤩🤩

  • @RaimoLehtinen
    @RaimoLehtinen 2 года назад +1

    Great video ..🙂👍

  • @SoloFemaleAdventures
    @SoloFemaleAdventures 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for another awesome video xxxx

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Thanks very much I hope all is good with you xx

    • @SoloFemaleAdventures
      @SoloFemaleAdventures 2 года назад

      @CamperVanya (My Solo Van Life) ah yes! Just back from a fabulous weekend in Pershore xxx

  • @juliemoscrop2448
    @juliemoscrop2448 2 года назад +1

    Just.watching,the,videos.very,good.enjoy,ur,journey. In,the,scottish,borders.hope,u,do,more

  • @nikthechick5099
    @nikthechick5099 2 года назад +1

    How fascinating, definitely popping this on my list, thank you 🙏 . One question…who were you telling to shut up? 😂

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      I need telling and there’s only me to tell me now 🤪 x

  • @Professionalmoochers
    @Professionalmoochers 2 года назад +1

    They certainly know how to do history up there… and food! 😋
    You not got a diesel heater in there sue?

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад

      The food in that cafe was delicious. I do have a diesel heater but I had a ‘problem’ 😉

    • @Professionalmoochers
      @Professionalmoochers 2 года назад

      @@CamperVanya oops, best not ruin the suspense of the next video 😁

  • @christinamacintyre9972
    @christinamacintyre9972 2 года назад +1

    Did you get your front window covers with your van or did you pick them up somewhere?

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      Hi Christina, I bought these separately. I can’t find the exact link but if you google ‘internal thermal screen covers for campervans’ it’ll bring some up.
      I use the internal ones when wild camping (in case I needed to drive off without getting out of the van) and also in wet weather on sites (no drying out).
      I also have an external screen cover which I use on campsites all other times (I have a link for that one if you want it).
      Hope that helps.

  • @Chriswoodworker
    @Chriswoodworker 2 года назад +1

    Have you got an amazon shop set up yet?

    • @CamperVanya
      @CamperVanya  2 года назад +1

      You’ve just reminded me, so I’m
      starting one up 👍🏻