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Be careful with the dog when seals are about.Totally agree on price £17 is a RIP off..By the Way site was a car park that these locals took it upon themselves to take over and charge money..Why council allowed this was disgusting.
How on Earth did you manage to follow the 'Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail' and miss out the whole of the Moray Firth coast between Fraserburgh and Lossiemouth? You missed Pennan (set of the BFI's 'top 100 20th Century films' classic Local Hero), fishing towns Gardenstown, Banff and Macduff (as in 'Lead On MacDuff'), Whitehills, Portsoy (location of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival every summer, and whose beautiful harbour was star of the very last episodes of Peaky Blinders), Sandend (and the most beautiful 'secret' beach in Scotland - Sunnyside), Cullen (origin of the famous 'Cullen Skink' soup), Portknockie, Buckie, Spey Bay (incredible mouth of the famous salmon river, and home to Ospreys), Fochabers (and the Baxters factory) and Elgin - home to a gorgeous ruined Cathedral and a proper 'old Scots' town. All the best bits, in other words! PS Findhorn is ridiculously expensive as it's a 'hippie trap', always has been since a 'commune' was set up there in the 60s-70s, catering to upper middle class and toffs who think of themselves as bohemian when not working in media in London, and who like to fly up to 'slum it' in yurts and cabins with hot and cold running yoga and overpriced veggie food. The kind of place Edi and Patsy from Ab Fab would go for some 'back to nature me time'. PPS The Moray Coast (as described above), is where you will see seals, ocras, porpoises and dolphins pretty much every day. Stay away from the touristy rubbish, the real NE coast is a treasure worth discovering.
Because many people just bimble along and never bother with planning in any detail. Your comments ref Findhorn former caravan park...now Eco village...are very accurate.
Lol, to the "hot and cold running yoga" - so true! Strangely, though, I do like a wander through the Findhorn community and looking at all the eco-homes that have probably passed under the radar of the Planners! The walk from Findhorn to Burghead (or even Roseisle and back) is always a favourite with options to be on the beach or in the forest depending on the weather. I was expecting the "factory" to be Baxters rather than the Walkers outlet shop, although I'm not sure how much tourist access there is to Baxters these days, and haven't been in since the restaurant closed.
@rb9580 I doubt the planners are unaware, as the Head of the department is married to one of my friends, who is also a planner, and they live in Forres. My friend and I used to drink at the Crown and Anchor in Findhorn and most of the locals go to the Foundation, because of events at the Universal Hall. There was also local opposition to the new eco village development, which gained permission, from the Moray planning commitee, to proceed in 2019.
Ah Findhorn I sat on the harbour wall in 1970 & sang & played to anyone who would listen. My first posting when I joined the RAF in 1971 was Kinloss. So many memories
@@lizvickers7156 was at RAF Lossiemouth then LOL Looks like I didn't travel far bit in the years between Kinloss & Lossie we were in Cambridgeshire & Germany.
You walked past my house at 37:47 mark😂 My cat Guinness gets a moment in the spotlight in the far left corner ❤❤❤ Hope you had a wonderful time in findhorn, what an odd experience seeing your village pop up on the recommended page, then my cat even being famous too!! Hehehehe❤❤❤
@ Oh stop it! 😂 Mum and I are up and awake giggling our heads off. We call him the doorman in his tuxedo! Ps, I hope he flopped over on his side many times coz thats how he shows he likes you lol thank you for saying hello to him x
Thank you Keira and Rick ... and you wonderful kids. I'm 62. Recently divorced (sighs of relief). Just me and my son (and his partner, often). In my 3 bed semi. And you give me relief. And smiles. Rick and his occasional mispronunciations. Sharing your experiences (quite a brave commitment with unpredictable return). For what it's worth, I'm proud to watch you! Long may you continue!
This is heartwarming, so pleased that we get to put a smile on your face, and it’s lovely to have you on board. Thankyou for being here with us for the journey ❤️😇
@@TouringwiththekidsAye Scotland is one of FOUR countries where coco cola is NOT the number 1 soft drink!!.😎👍👍🏴🏴🏴🏴. Rather disingenuous title. "" What was disgusting""??
Lovely beachside locations and great to see Rosie returning on demand. Maybe give her a wee treat on return to encourage her to come back to you. Just lovely to see Piper, Jack and Teddy enjoying fresh air and running free and finding ways to entertain themselves. Love watching your travels, it’s my Sunday night treat. Happy New Year guys and safe onward travels.
What an amazing life you are giving your children. To appreciate nature and all it gives is beautiful ,and best of all it’s free lol. Also you are all so easy and natural to spend time with 🤗
Hi guys , I’m a new subscriber,, been enjoying watching some of your old videos ,, I’m from Scotland,, I’m not sure how long your planning on staying here in Scotland,, but if your bringing in the new year here I strongly recommend you bring it in back in Stonehaven where you have been already,,, it’s a great place to bring in the new year with a massive street party,, music stage and most importantly,, years old tradition of FIRE THROWING,,,I thing your whole family will love it 👍👍👍
This brought back some happy memories! I lived in Lossiemouth for 7 years all together when I was in the RAF. It's a beautiful area with so much to see and do.
Merry Christmas and happy new year 🥳🥳 Have you guys thought of looking into buying a silent generator to recharge your battery’s ? They can be expensive to buy but you can pick up some bargains but cheaper in the long run than running the lorry plus you should never let the lorry idle for ages as it will clog up the DPF quicker. Just a thought, safe travels guys and gals.
The best black pudding is McCloud of Stornaway , black pudding is traditionally made from pigs blood , but with all the eu rules and regs most blood comes dried in powder form from Spain , there are some good ones and there are some rubbish ones , but McCloud is the crème de la crème 😊
Love how Rick gets nervous about every campsite you visit but then drives round a retail park in December 😂 great vlog as always, all the best for 2025 🛥 or 🚚 👍
Hi everyone really enjoy your videos £17 is a bit much. Especially winter. But looked nice so did all the pies etc. pip is so grown up for her age always thought she was bit older. Love kids enjoying life. Our motorhome gets in a right state, we brought a very small Bosh pressure washer for £60. But like you we we do it by hand alot of the time. Hope you had a Happy Christmas 🎄 And a wonderful new years xxxx
@@Touringwiththekids it's a shame prices have gone up but the local economy struggles in these rural areas. For what you got I don't think £17 is excessive.
aaaahh BRILLIANT we love your channel and what you get up to and we have totally enjoyed the Scotland tour because we have picked places where we will go cus we have seen it firsthand with you so brilliant the children are truly brilliant and my favourite Teddy give him a hug from me. Thank you one and all for a fab tour we look forward to next week. The van looks brill you cant keep it clean this weather you want one of those extendable fluffy brush then you would not have to climb the steps then. thanks Debbie and Dave xxxxxx
I absolutely love black pudding, I have it with a full English breakfast and toast. It is usually you either love it or hate it, it is not for everyone. I love watching you all and love seeing the places you go.
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Glad that I came across this video, we are popping up to Lossiemouth on the way to Inverness at the end of Jan. Not in a camper, just the EV, and stop at the old Travelodges £25 a night ! ! I keep my eyes open while watching your video for any possible EV charging points, not that I foresee any problems. I will now have to catch up on your past videos ...
Hi guys, great vlog, our motorhome was as filthy as your truck after we did the NC500 in November, we have the same trouble as you with where to clean it, jet washes a garages don't fit all the way round. That Aire looked great but I agree too pricey, we stopped at some stunning harbour spots offering the same facilities on the west coast of the highlands and they only charged £5. It's a shame when they set up Aires for campers but charge too much and they end up underused as a result. Happy New Year to you all, hopefully see you in a field somewhere in 2025! xx
Hi guys, hope you are well. I'm definitely sure we'll see you on a field somewhere in 2025 🙌. Thanks for watching, it's a real shame with that aire because it is so lovely and right next to the beach, just think the price will be putting lots of people off. xxx
Just found your channel and what a surprise to see New Pitsligo where we used to live. Such memories you are bringing back, thank you nd a Happy New Year to you all.
Hi, arround 9 minutes you talked about sailing dinghies :-) immediately had to smile, I learned “sailing” in a “piraatje” which to me, back in 1976…(ai) was a real sailing yacht. It had a sharp bow instead of the stomped nose “Optimist” the opponent of the Piraatje (pirate in English. Thinking back it was as exciting as sailing across the Atlantic, perhaps even more :-)) I saw the smile on your face talking about it, hopefully your, or one, of your children catch your dream as well!! Best regards and thanks for the nice video, Albert
Another great vlog. I can't believe you don't have a telescopic wash brush. You could easily reach all of your truck. Can be connected to a hose or just dipped in a bucket. I think B&M probably sell them but definitely on Amazon.
Love watching your lovely family enjoy van life. Do you watch La Vagabonde? If you fancy sailing. Another lovely family to watch on the sea. I often worry about parking my VW T6 long wheelbase but you certainly give me more confidence. Happy New Year. Look forward to following more of your travels.
Hiya just found your channel. We parked up on Sunday night and spotted your big beast. Grey van in the corner near the fill up point. Love this place been many times before.
Have you looked at the Worx HydroShot Cordless Pressure Washer, I borrowed one to wash our Caravan when we had it as we couldn’t get it anywhere to wash it other than at the storage place ;-) was very impressed with it but you’d need two batteries at least.
Wow, what an amazing video guy’s. There’s just so much to comment on but I’ve forgotten 😂 Next time I’ll take notes 🤔 Anyway, for now I’ll just say the usual. I envy your whole family and 💝 you all. Philip in Ireland 🇮🇪👍
Glad ur enjoying time in Bonnie Scotland there are so many lovely places to visit impossible to do them all in one visit so you will need to come back you have a lovely family hope you have a wonderfull christmas at Loch Ness enjoyed ur videos look forward to next one at Loch Ness... take care stay safe....🏴🏴🏴🫶🫶🫶
BTW. It's AberLOUR - rhymes with hour, and FIN dhorn- rhymes with tin. Sorry but washing your vehicle at the water point is a bit rude. The next person then has to walk in the water you've left. It is a MOTORHOME park up not a lorry park so complaining about the length of the pitches because you have a lorry is cheeky. It costs me the same as you for a campervan that takes less than HALF the space you do.Many Aires charge £5 or more just to fill up and use black and grey dumps so you're paying £12 for your pitch. Yes, you are supposed to take the plastic off the black pudding!
Buy a extendable caravan brush or get the diamond Brite coating done it coats the vehicle and is rain repellent also makes it easier when you wash the truck. Have a great new year.
It’s NOT cruel, it’s not good for dogs to eat our food, both for their health and behaviour wise… Rosie was very well-behaved, she didn’t try snatching the food, and I’m sure she had a treat later on… Dog ownership, is about doing the best for the dog not for the video. Xxx ❤
Oh guys, brilliant. I used the deliver beds to the shop up there regularly and always parked in shore road round the west side before the RAF base. Lovely place too.
Hi, I hope you had a Happy Christmas. When Rick was talking about sailing and where to get started, I am not sure if you watch Sailing Zatara. Fantastic RUclips watch. Their channel will really pull you in. Have a great New Year 😊Howard x Oh by the way, we spent Christmas in Keswick and hiked Catbells last Friday. It was packed 😅 but really nice x
We absolutely watch sailing Zatara! They are brilliant 🤩 sounds like a great Christmas, where did you stay in Keswick? We did Catbells a few years ago when the kids were smaller, it was a very busy hike!
First vid of yours I've seen... And you're literally less than a couple of miles away from me on this vlog! Findhorn is lovely. Glad you enjoyed our wee corner of the UK. Lovely family; humans and furries! :)
Another fact about Tunnocks tea cakes. Every year in Tobermory they have a tea cake eating competition the night before the Mull rally. And they have sponsored Mull Rally on and off for many years. Irn Bru advert used to state the drink was made from Girders. There’s also sugar free Irn Bru which is a bit healthier Love the video.
@ I’ve never done the eating competition but I’ve marshalled on Mull rally 4 times. I want to go back up next year. It’s on in October over 3 days on closed roads. It’s one of the best rallies anywhere in the world. Thousands of people turn up to watch the rally as well as compete and help run the event. Have a look on RUclips. You’ll be impressed.
Great video guys, You could do with a small petrol pressure washer, with a outlet that will pump up water from a bucket if your not able to use hose pipe on to machine. Look like your all having fun, Take care safe travels,
most services have a drive through truck wash which is manned and done by hand. Strensham does for sure. Next time you're passing motorway services go out through the truck parking and they're usually between the truck parking and the fuel station. Hope this helps!
Suggestion: could your front seats be swivelled for when you are eating in the cab? Though that might be difficult to retro fit like the windows. It would make it a bit better with a pull out table for eating on the road.
Irun Bru is nothing like it used to be. My Granny concocted the recipe for my Grandad who was an Aeriated Water Manufacturer. Iron Brew is the TRUE drink & is still manufactured in Aberdeen. & is my Gran's true recipe. Barr does not have the original Recipe.
Lossiemouth-lived and worked there for four and a half years. Lovely part of the world. You’ve probably left now but there’s a lovely spot called Findhorn bay that’s worth a visit too. Nice vlog 👍🏼 Just watched the rest, you made it to Findhorn 😂
Great video...sad about greedy Findhorn though. There's an old Morayshire saying...''ye canna git the breeks aff a bare erse''...and that may be the reason that at £17 a night...it's empty.
Stornaway black pudding, there are two. McLeod and McLeod and Mac Donald and Mac Donald, both are superb, sorry if I have spelled the names wrong but you will get what I mean.
Love seeing yous try tunnocks and irn bru 😆 in Ireland we get these as normal same with “Club” drinks English don’t get them I usually bring the lads where I get my trailer washed out a case when I’m in England it’s the same as Fanta but small bits in them it’s amazing Club orange/lemon
If you are serious about sailing you need to sign up for an RYA sailing course. The kids could do the competent crew , learning parts of the boat , knots , mooring , steering , raising sails , learning ropes, You could do your day skipper . You need to pass the theory first which covers navigation and voyage planning . It is one day a week for a few weeks . Then you do your practical which is 5 days at sea putting into practice your theory and sailing the boat , RUclips RYA topics show the conent. It can be costly . I went to Scotsail at Largs .
Oh sorry, just to add one more thing in regards of Beluga lagoon. They are not just music band, there is also a media company tied in and they have at least three short films which are superb, the kids will love them, they are called , coast, winter and don the forth if I remember correctly. Films with everything in them and so entertaining. Super funny. Enjoy.
Evening Guys, As always a great vlog 👍. Black pudding mmmm 😊. We have a battery powered jet wash by worx for the van it can draw water from anywhere within reason, just a thought. Loving the trip with you all. Take care and travel safe 🙏. Paul and Joanne 👍 ❤️ Have a great New year ✨️ 🎉, looking forward to 2025 🥂😍
Hey Peeps - hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! New PItsligo is around 17 miles from where I live... Had to do a double take @0:49 - the names of those pickled onions!!!!! Learn something new every day eh.... Hope you all have a safe and healthy New Year and for the coming 2025! 😃
Next time you are passing Greater Manchester stop at the world-famous Bury Market and get some traditional Bury Black Pudding. And try Wigan for a proper Pie.
I have been using Aero Cosmetic’s Wash Wax All waterless car wash to keep our motorhome clean. Quick and no mess. I would imagine some waterless wash product could be a solution for keeping your lorry clean in between deep clean washes.
Irn bru made from girders so the advert used to say. Im scottish and must say never touch the stuff its far to sweet. Tunnocks tea cakes on the other hand i love. Enjoyed your video.Hope you and family enjoy your time in Scotland.
Like the content, been watching "Those happy Days" for 3 years but it's gotten DRY.. Your more engaging. If you ever see a white and blue high top VW T25 called Maisie , give be a hoot :)
You guys missed out on a tattie scone with your Scottish breakfast - you should try a bacon, tattie scone, egg and black pudding roll! I'm sure you'll love it!
@@Touringwiththekids - Make sure and get your selves a breakfast roll. Tattie scone, bacon, egg and black pudding - - you just cant beat it ! I live in Arbroath... you also should try the Arbroath Smokie !!
Idling that engine will block the dpf in no time, see if you can rase the revs by pressing the cruise control + or resume, failing that it would be cheaper to run a small inverter generator and charge them through the hookup plug
Looks fabulous…great adventures…. Don’t you just want one of those squeegee flash floor mops to do the vehicle sides with …? disposable sponges so you’re not storing wet mops … just an idea…🤔
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Be careful with the dog when seals are about.Totally agree on price £17 is a RIP off..By the Way site was a car park that these locals took it upon themselves to take over and charge money..Why council allowed this was disgusting.
How on Earth did you manage to follow the 'Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail' and miss out the whole of the Moray Firth coast between Fraserburgh and Lossiemouth? You missed Pennan (set of the BFI's 'top 100 20th Century films' classic Local Hero), fishing towns Gardenstown, Banff and Macduff (as in 'Lead On MacDuff'), Whitehills, Portsoy (location of the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival every summer, and whose beautiful harbour was star of the very last episodes of Peaky Blinders), Sandend (and the most beautiful 'secret' beach in Scotland - Sunnyside), Cullen (origin of the famous 'Cullen Skink' soup), Portknockie, Buckie, Spey Bay (incredible mouth of the famous salmon river, and home to Ospreys), Fochabers (and the Baxters factory) and Elgin - home to a gorgeous ruined Cathedral and a proper 'old Scots' town.
All the best bits, in other words!
PS Findhorn is ridiculously expensive as it's a 'hippie trap', always has been since a 'commune' was set up there in the 60s-70s, catering to upper middle class and toffs who think of themselves as bohemian when not working in media in London, and who like to fly up to 'slum it' in yurts and cabins with hot and cold running yoga and overpriced veggie food. The kind of place Edi and Patsy from Ab Fab would go for some 'back to nature me time'.
PPS The Moray Coast (as described above), is where you will see seals, ocras, porpoises and dolphins pretty much every day. Stay away from the touristy rubbish, the real NE coast is a treasure worth discovering.
Because many people just bimble along and never bother with planning in any detail. Your comments ref Findhorn former caravan park...now Eco village...are very accurate.
Sandend is so lovely - what a miss! Also Portsoy is so pretty - that coastline is well worth a visit.
What's wrong with Burghead, Hopeman and Forres?
Lol, to the "hot and cold running yoga" - so true! Strangely, though, I do like a wander through the Findhorn community and looking at all the eco-homes that have probably passed under the radar of the Planners! The walk from Findhorn to Burghead (or even Roseisle and back) is always a favourite with options to be on the beach or in the forest depending on the weather.
I was expecting the "factory" to be Baxters rather than the Walkers outlet shop, although I'm not sure how much tourist access there is to Baxters these days, and haven't been in since the restaurant closed.
@rb9580 I doubt the planners are unaware, as the Head of the department is married to one of my friends, who is also a planner, and they live in Forres. My friend and I used to drink at the Crown and Anchor in Findhorn and most of the locals go to the Foundation, because of events at the Universal Hall. There was also local opposition to the new eco village development, which gained permission, from the Moray planning commitee, to proceed in 2019.
Ah Findhorn I sat on the harbour wall in 1970 & sang & played to anyone who would listen. My first posting when I joined the RAF in 1971 was Kinloss. So many memories
One of my ex boyfriends was stationed at RAF Kinloss in the early 80's as a radar and radio technician.
@@lizvickers7156 was at RAF Lossiemouth then LOL Looks like I didn't travel far bit in the years between Kinloss & Lossie we were in Cambridgeshire & Germany.
You walked past my house at 37:47 mark😂 My cat Guinness gets a moment in the spotlight in the far left corner ❤❤❤ Hope you had a wonderful time in findhorn, what an odd experience seeing your village pop up on the recommended page, then my cat even being famous too!! Hehehehe❤❤❤
So cool! Actually had to cut that scene as we all got very distracted by your cat 😂😍
@ Oh stop it! 😂 Mum and I are up and awake giggling our heads off. We call him the doorman in his tuxedo! Ps, I hope he flopped over on his side many times coz thats how he shows he likes you lol thank you for saying hello to him x
Thank you Keira and Rick ... and you wonderful kids.
I'm 62. Recently divorced (sighs of relief). Just me and my son (and his partner, often). In my 3 bed semi. And you give me relief. And smiles. Rick and his occasional mispronunciations. Sharing your experiences (quite a brave commitment with unpredictable return). For what it's worth, I'm proud to watch you! Long may you continue!
This is heartwarming, so pleased that we get to put a smile on your face, and it’s lovely to have you on board. Thankyou for being here with us for the journey ❤️😇
@@TouringwiththekidsAye Scotland is one of FOUR countries where coco cola is NOT the number 1 soft drink!!.😎👍👍🏴🏴🏴🏴. Rather disingenuous title. "" What was disgusting""??
Lovely beachside locations and great to see Rosie returning on demand. Maybe give her a wee treat on return to encourage her to come back to you. Just lovely to see Piper, Jack and Teddy enjoying fresh air and running free and finding ways to entertain themselves. Love watching your travels, it’s my Sunday night treat. Happy New Year guys and safe onward travels.
Good idea, need to take the treats out more often. Glad to hear we put a smile on your face with the videos. Happy new year to you 😍🎉
@@Touringwiththekids get some dog training advice - the recall is so important to have proper control of your dog.
It’s so nice to see everyone enjoying their self’s
Have a wonderful Christmas
Thankyou, hope yours was great too.
What an amazing life you are giving your children. To appreciate nature and all it gives is beautiful ,and best of all it’s free lol. Also you are all so easy and natural to spend time with 🤗
Hi guys , I’m a new subscriber,, been enjoying watching some of your old videos ,, I’m from Scotland,, I’m not sure how long your planning on staying here in Scotland,, but if your bringing in the new year here I strongly recommend you bring it in back in Stonehaven where you have been already,,, it’s a great place to bring in the new year with a massive street party,, music stage and most importantly,, years old tradition of FIRE THROWING,,,I thing your whole family will love it 👍👍👍
Welcome aboard, thanks for subscribing. We heard about the Stonehaven celebrations and they do sound amazing!!
McLeods ( Stornaway )the best black pudding guys ( well in my opinion ) 🏴
@@brian-k6b1lyeah love the mcleods black pudding
This brought back some happy memories! I lived in Lossiemouth for 7 years all together when I was in the RAF. It's a beautiful area with so much to see and do.
Aww that’s lovely! We didn’t have long there but it was a really nice place to stopover
@@TouringwiththekidsI live lossie shit hole
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Merry Christmas and happy new year 🥳🥳
Have you guys thought of looking into buying a silent generator to recharge your battery’s ? They can be expensive to buy but you can pick up some bargains but cheaper in the long run than running the lorry plus you should never let the lorry idle for ages as it will clog up the DPF quicker. Just a thought, safe travels guys and gals.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Too 🎉
Take a look at Bluetti Charger 1. They claim x6 the power of a cigarette charger and the elimination of needing solar.
Just had a tea cake myself delish .Happy new year to all of you 🥂🛏🎉🎉🎊
Oohhhh yummm 😋 happy new year to you too
The best black pudding is McCloud of Stornaway , black pudding is traditionally made from pigs blood , but with all the eu rules and regs most blood comes dried in powder form from Spain , there are some good ones and there are some rubbish ones , but McCloud is the crème de la crème 😊
Love how Rick gets nervous about every campsite you visit but then drives round a retail park in December 😂 great vlog as always, all the best for 2025 🛥 or 🚚 👍
Hahaha 😝 he had no choice!
Hi everyone really enjoy your videos £17 is a bit much. Especially winter. But looked nice so did all the pies etc. pip is so grown up for her age always thought she was bit older. Love kids enjoying life. Our motorhome gets in a right state, we brought a very small Bosh pressure washer for £60. But like you we we do it by hand alot of the time. Hope you had a Happy Christmas 🎄
And a wonderful new years xxxx
Thanks 👍 yeah I think they’ve gone a bit overboard with the cost. Apparently it used to be a tenner. Happy new year to you too 🎉
@@Touringwiththekids it's a shame prices have gone up but the local economy struggles in these rural areas. For what you got I don't think £17 is excessive.
aaaahh BRILLIANT we love your channel and what you get up to and we have totally enjoyed the Scotland tour because we have picked places where we will go cus we have seen it firsthand with you so brilliant the children are truly brilliant and my favourite Teddy give him a hug from me. Thank you one and all for a fab tour we look forward to next week. The van looks brill you cant keep it clean this weather you want one of those extendable fluffy brush then you would not have to climb the steps then. thanks Debbie and Dave xxxxxx
Thankyou so much. Lovely to hear you’re enjoying our little Scottish trip 🏴 we definitely need an extendable brush! X
I absolutely love black pudding, I have it with a full English breakfast and toast.
It is usually you either love it or hate it, it is not for everyone.
I love watching you all and love seeing the places you go.
Another strange fact : In South Africa, about 45 years ago, the new Coca-Cola marketing manager decided to reduce the "excessive" (it was everywhere) advertising one year and was surprised to find that the sales actually went down quite a bit. They vowed to never make that mistake again. (I was at the meeting where he admitted it!)
Glad that I came across this video, we are popping up to Lossiemouth on the way to Inverness at the end of Jan. Not in a camper, just the EV, and stop at the old Travelodges £25 a night ! ! I keep my eyes open while watching your video for any possible EV charging points, not that I foresee any problems. I will now have to catch up on your past videos ...
We live not far from Lossie it’s a brilliant place and the best fish and chip shop ever.
£17 doesn't seem too bad considering the cost of water and having bins emptied and site maintenance .
Happy new year to you all.
Happy new year to you too 😌
As a proud Scot i am glad you are loving beautiful Scotland.
Hi guys, great vlog, our motorhome was as filthy as your truck after we did the NC500 in November, we have the same trouble as you with where to clean it, jet washes a garages don't fit all the way round. That Aire looked great but I agree too pricey, we stopped at some stunning harbour spots offering the same facilities on the west coast of the highlands and they only charged £5. It's a shame when they set up Aires for campers but charge too much and they end up underused as a result. Happy New Year to you all, hopefully see you in a field somewhere in 2025! xx
Hi guys, hope you are well. I'm definitely sure we'll see you on a field somewhere in 2025 🙌. Thanks for watching, it's a real shame with that aire because it is so lovely and right next to the beach, just think the price will be putting lots of people off. xxx
Just found your channel and what a surprise to see New Pitsligo where we used to live. Such memories you are bringing back, thank you nd a Happy New Year to you all.
Thankyou so much, nice to bring some memories. Make sure you hit that subscribe button 👍
Hi, arround 9 minutes you talked about sailing dinghies :-) immediately had to smile, I learned “sailing” in a “piraatje” which to me, back in 1976…(ai) was a real sailing yacht. It had a sharp bow instead of the stomped nose “Optimist” the opponent of the Piraatje (pirate in English. Thinking back it was as exciting as sailing across the Atlantic, perhaps even more :-)) I saw the smile on your face talking about it, hopefully your, or one, of your children catch your dream as well!! Best regards and thanks for the nice video, Albert
Another great vlog. I can't believe you don't have a telescopic wash brush. You could easily reach all of your truck. Can be connected to a hose or just dipped in a bucket. I think B&M probably sell them but definitely on Amazon.
I think a telescopic brush is needed from what state the Truck gets in 👍
Love watching your lovely family enjoy van life. Do you watch La Vagabonde? If you fancy sailing. Another lovely family to watch on the sea. I often worry about parking my VW T6 long wheelbase but you certainly give me more confidence. Happy New Year. Look forward to following more of your travels.
La Vegabonde are a great channel and very inspirational. Glad you enjoy watching. Happy New Year 👍
Walker Short Breads, my ❤ too. Enjoy. Cheers 🎉🎉🎉
So tasty, esp the chocolate ones x
Hiya just found your channel.
We parked up on Sunday night and spotted your big beast.
Grey van in the corner near the fill up point.
Love this place been many times before.
Very cool! It’s a great park up 😚
Have you looked at the Worx HydroShot Cordless Pressure Washer, I borrowed one to wash our Caravan when we had it as we couldn’t get it anywhere to wash it other than at the storage place ;-) was very impressed with it but you’d need two batteries at least.
Wow, what an amazing video guy’s. There’s just so much to comment on but I’ve forgotten 😂
Next time I’ll take notes 🤔
Anyway, for now I’ll just say the usual. I envy your whole family and 💝 you all. Philip in Ireland 🇮🇪👍
Hehe some people type the comment and then edit it to add more bits as they watch more of the video.
But thankyou as always for Watching 😊
Glad ur enjoying time in Bonnie Scotland there are so many lovely places to visit impossible to do them all in one visit so you will need to come back you have a lovely family hope you have a wonderfull christmas at Loch Ness enjoyed ur videos look forward to next one at Loch Ness... take care stay safe....🏴🏴🏴🫶🫶🫶
Thankyou so much, the Loch Ness one went live today 🏴 Enjoy!!
Happy New Year to you all ❤ xxx
And to you too 🎉🥳🍾
Ah Lossiemout so much changed since I was there with my family back in 1977 to 1986
Used to deliver the butter to walkers Aberlour, usually a good handy tip…28t of palletised Butter from Northern Ireland
Wish I had parents like you !! Love the adventures !!!
That’s sweet, thankyou
You are making lovely memories for your children. In years to come they will talk about holidays and travels around the christmas dinner.
Hopefully so 🙌☺️
I use the rain to wash my van - let the rain wet it for an hour, scrub it with a soft bristle broom then let the rain rinse it off.
Great vlog. Looked wild, windy and wonderful 👌💙❤️
Happy new year to you all keep safe thank you for sharing your experiences with us
You’re very welcome. Happy new year to you too 🎉
BTW. It's AberLOUR - rhymes with hour, and FIN dhorn- rhymes with tin. Sorry but washing your vehicle at the water point is a bit rude. The next person then has to walk in the water you've left. It is a MOTORHOME park up not a lorry park so complaining about the length of the pitches because you have a lorry is cheeky. It costs me the same as you for a campervan that takes less than HALF the space you do.Many Aires charge £5 or more just to fill up and use black and grey dumps so you're paying £12 for your pitch.
Yes, you are supposed to take the plastic off the black pudding!
Buy a extendable caravan brush or get the diamond Brite coating done it coats the vehicle and is rain repellent also makes it easier when you wash the truck. Have a great new year.
That poor dog all eating no treat for the pooch cruel
It’s NOT cruel, it’s not good for dogs to eat our food, both for their health and behaviour wise… Rosie was very well-behaved, she didn’t try snatching the food, and I’m sure she had a treat later on… Dog ownership, is about doing the best for the dog not for the video. Xxx ❤
Oh guys, brilliant. I used the deliver beds to the shop up there regularly and always parked in shore road round the west side before the RAF base. Lovely place too.
Hi where do you find the aires? Many Thanks 🙏 👍👍
We look on the apps, the ones we use are searchforsites, park4night and campercontact 👍
@@Touringwiththekids thanks for getting back to me. What’s the length amd width of the box on your lorry. Thanks 🙏
Seen the rainbow 🌈
over the Ocean, how beautiful, hope you had a lovely Christmas 🎄 guys see you soon 😊
It was so beautiful to see, a little special moment with the seal there too 🦭
We stay within 5 mins of Tunnock factory and the have a lovely factory shop on Uddingston main st
Oohh lovely, that’s good to know 😋
Freeze your Tunnocks they’re fab.
Black pudding is so good for you man! BTW your square sausage is lorn not loin.
Enjoy your fab trip👍
*lorne* sausage
Most of them are more like For Lorne sausage 😊
@charlestaylor8566 are you trying to say 'forlorn'? They don't look sad to me!😅
Never too cold for icecream!
Yay 🙌🏻 my favourite family, hope your all good, including Rosie xx 🤗
Aww thankyou.. we are all doing well ❤️
Hi, I hope you had a Happy Christmas. When Rick was talking about sailing and where to get started, I am not sure if you watch Sailing Zatara. Fantastic RUclips watch. Their channel will really pull you in. Have a great New Year 😊Howard x Oh by the way, we spent Christmas in Keswick and hiked Catbells last Friday. It was packed 😅 but really nice x
We absolutely watch sailing Zatara! They are brilliant 🤩 sounds like a great Christmas, where did you stay in Keswick? We did Catbells a few years ago when the kids were smaller, it was a very busy hike!
We stayed in an apartment at Derwentwater Hotel. Bit rough around the edges but it did the trick 😊 @@Touringwiththekids
First vid of yours I've seen... And you're literally less than a couple of miles away from me on this vlog! Findhorn is lovely. Glad you enjoyed our wee corner of the UK. Lovely family; humans and furries! :)
Ohhh nice, glad you found us! Findhorn was a beautiful place to visit ❤️
I love watching your videos!!! Glad you liked Lossiemouth and Findhorn. I wish I had bumped into you, because I am up here too!!!
Thankyou, they were both really great places. Highlight was definitely the seals
Love all your matching outdoor wear, but googled it, phew it’s expensive! Fantastic kids, love them xx
They're Didriksons - doing a great job of keeping us all warm 🥰
Another fact about Tunnocks tea cakes. Every year in Tobermory they have a tea cake eating competition the night before the Mull rally. And they have sponsored Mull Rally on and off for many years.
Irn Bru advert used to state the drink was made from Girders. There’s also sugar free Irn Bru which is a bit healthier
Love the video.
Thanks for sharing the facts! The tea cake competition sounds like good fun 🤣😃
@ I’ve never done the eating competition but I’ve marshalled on Mull rally 4 times. I want to go back up next year. It’s on in October over 3 days on closed roads. It’s one of the best rallies anywhere in the world. Thousands of people turn up to watch the rally as well as compete and help run the event. Have a look on RUclips. You’ll be impressed.
Can I please ask you what Wi-Fi network do you use and which routing do you use thank you thank you
Hi, we have a Tesco plan with unlimited WiFi on our phones 📞
up around scotland there truck washes where they do it with big brushes and hose pipes
Thanks, it’s clean enough for now, but will bare that in mind ☺️
Great vlog really nice to see off the beaten track
Have a great New year 50k on its way
Happy new year to you too 🎉🥳
That wasn't off the beaten track, but it missed out all the interesting places that are!
Great video guys, You could do with a small petrol pressure washer, with a outlet that will pump up water from a bucket if your not able to use hose pipe on to machine. Look like your all having fun, Take care safe travels,
most services have a drive through truck wash which is manned and done by hand. Strensham does for sure. Next time you're passing motorway services go out through the truck parking and they're usually between the truck parking and the fuel station. Hope this helps!
Thanks for that Nessa, really helpful!!!! Hope you are well x
Suggestion: could your front seats be swivelled for when you are eating in the cab?
Though that might be difficult to retro fit like the windows.
It would make it a bit better with a pull out table for eating on the road.
Enjoyed this video,and looking forward to Inverness as my auntie lives there ,I last visited when I was 23 but never got to see nessie
Irun Bru is nothing like it used to be. My Granny concocted the recipe for my Grandad who was an Aeriated Water Manufacturer. Iron Brew is the TRUE drink & is still manufactured in Aberdeen. & is my Gran's true recipe. Barr does not have the original Recipe.
Lossiemouth-lived and worked there for four and a half years. Lovely part of the world.
You’ve probably left now but there’s a lovely spot called Findhorn bay that’s worth a visit too.
Nice vlog 👍🏼
Just watched the rest, you made it to Findhorn 😂
We did make it to Findhorn 🙌 beautiful little place xx
Merry Christmas and happy new year to you guys. Why don't you get a little petrol generator to charge your batteries?
Great video...sad about greedy Findhorn though. There's an old Morayshire saying...''ye canna git the breeks aff a bare erse''...and that may be the reason that at £17 a night...it's empty.
Yes, perhaps. Although we have been told its full during the summer months...
Stornaway black pudding, there are two. McLeod and McLeod and Mac Donald and Mac Donald, both are superb, sorry if I have spelled the names wrong but you will get what I mean.
How about visiting South Africa? Your travelling around is marvelous and we learn a lot at an old age. Thanks guys
You're welcome ☺️
Happy new year to you all 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thankyou and you too xx
Love seeing yous try tunnocks and irn bru 😆 in Ireland we get these as normal same with “Club” drinks English don’t get them I usually bring the lads where I get my trailer washed out a case when I’m in England it’s the same as Fanta but small bits in them it’s amazing Club orange/lemon
There's never an s at the end of you. Never!
If you are serious about sailing you need to sign up for an RYA sailing course. The kids could do the competent crew , learning parts of the boat , knots , mooring , steering , raising sails , learning ropes, You could do your day skipper . You need to pass the theory first which covers navigation and voyage planning . It is one day a week for a few weeks . Then you do your practical which is 5 days at sea putting into practice your theory and sailing the boat , RUclips RYA topics show the conent. It can be costly . I went to Scotsail at Largs .
I use a bucket like you've got with water and detergent and a soft broom to wash my van. Very quick and reach all areas.
It was nice meeting you today, hope you found a dry spot for the night. Keep up the great work with your kids.
Thanks, you too! You were right, those roads were a bit tight 🙈
Oh sorry, just to add one more thing in regards of Beluga lagoon. They are not just music band, there is also a media company tied in and they have at least three short films which are superb, the kids will love them, they are called , coast, winter and don the forth if I remember correctly. Films with everything in them and so entertaining. Super funny. Enjoy.
Try stornoway black pudding it's the best❤
Everyone is saying that!
Evening Guys,
As always a great vlog 👍.
Black pudding mmmm 😊.
We have a battery powered jet wash by worx for the van it can draw water from anywhere within reason, just a thought.
Loving the trip with you all.
Take care and travel safe 🙏.
Paul and Joanne 👍 ❤️
Have a great New year ✨️ 🎉, looking forward to 2025 🥂😍
Great tip! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 😃😄❤️
Well glad you were not kept awake in Lossie with the RAF Base I lived in that area for two years
Lossiemouth was a great little place to explore. And awesome they welcome motorhomes 👍
Hey Peeps - hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! New PItsligo is around 17 miles from where I live... Had to do a double take @0:49 - the names of those pickled onions!!!!! Learn something new every day eh.... Hope you all have a safe and healthy New Year and for the coming 2025! 😃
Happy New Year to you too 🎉
The irn bru you need to try is the 1901 it's the original one
Next time you are passing Greater Manchester stop at the world-famous Bury Market and get some traditional Bury Black Pudding. And try Wigan for a proper Pie.
I have been using Aero Cosmetic’s Wash Wax All waterless car wash to keep our motorhome clean. Quick and no mess. I would imagine some waterless wash product could be a solution for keeping your lorry clean in between deep clean washes.
DID THEY FEED THE DOG!!!
I would love to see your wheels painted or even chromed
My Norwegian father always put sugar on his black pudding ~ it’s delicious! 😋
Really ?
I wonder now if Vegemite and Black Pudding might go together?
That is an interesting combo!
Merry Christmas 🤶
Same to you! and happy new year!
Irn bru made from girders so the advert used to say. Im scottish and must say never touch the stuff its far to sweet. Tunnocks tea cakes on the other hand i love. Enjoyed your video.Hope you and family enjoy your time in Scotland.
Thankyou so much x
Oh how wonderful up on that coast , follow that coast along to portknockie and get the best fish n chips ever.enjoy the snow that’s coming 🎉
Thankyou thankyou, uyour videos are enthralling. ❤
Thanks Valerie
When I was at RAF Kinloss we called those pies " babies head pies"! Don't ask! Thanks for doing what you do.
Haha brilliant
Another great video , I have to ask 😂 what coat you wearing 👌
Our coats are from Didriksons 👍
@Touringwiththekids nice one safe travels 👍
To clean the lorry, have you thought of finding a 'long reach' window cleaner at one of your stops? They carry the water in their vans.
Great idea, never thought about that 👍
In Norway, the best selling soda without suger is Pepsi Max. But Soda with suger, there is Coca Cola best selling.
To get a proper black pudding you need to go to Bolton in Manchester xx
Like the content, been watching "Those happy Days" for 3 years but it's gotten DRY.. Your more engaging.
If you ever see a white and blue high top VW T25 called Maisie , give be a hoot :)
Will do, make sure you give us a hoot too!
Well done 😊
You guys missed out on a tattie scone with your Scottish breakfast - you should try a bacon, tattie scone, egg and black pudding roll! I'm sure you'll love it!
I knew there was something missing 🤣
@@Touringwiththekids - Make sure and get your selves a breakfast roll. Tattie scone, bacon, egg and black pudding - - you just cant beat it ! I live in Arbroath... you also should try the Arbroath Smokie !!
“Never too cold for ice cream”. Sounds like that’s your next tshirt design ! 😅
Now you're on to something 🙌
Idling that engine will block the dpf in no time, see if you can rase the revs by pressing the cruise control + or resume, failing that it would be cheaper to run a small inverter generator and charge them through the hookup plug
We don’t tend to have to idle it too often, so should be okay 👍
Looks fabulous…great adventures….
Don’t you just want one of those squeegee flash floor mops to do the vehicle sides with …? disposable sponges so you’re not storing wet mops … just an idea…🤔
What is Scotland beautifull. It moved up on my Bucketlist. Have a great week .
Agree 👍