Wow what a story John reminds me of my days in Shetland where some of the lochs were called Brandi Water and these were the ones which contained waterhorses. When fishing one of these lochs I had the strangest eerie feeling and hightailed it. When I related the story to the couple whose guest house I was staying in they told me the story of the waterhorses, up until that point I hadn't a clue about them. They told me because I was intending taking something from the loch, a trout, then the waterhorse would scare me away. I didn't fish any of these lochs ever again. Good luck with this new channel it is going to be classic.
Thank you! It's interesting that people still talk about the waterhorses! I had a similar eerie feeling at another loch quite recently. Felt like I was being watched even though I hadn't seen anyone else for hours.
A cracking tale, a great video and just the right narration. When on holiday in the Gairloch area a good few years back; we met up with a local. His manner and story-telling tone was very much in the style of Private Fraser from Dad's Army. He told the story of the "Loch Na Beiste" a small loch near Gairloch/Mellon Udrigil; and the efforts to rid the loch of it's famously dangerous beast. A wild tale which involved fearful locals, elders of the local church, draining the entire loch and then using barrels of lime to rid the loch of the lethal animal. The animal seems like it was somewhat similar in scope to the Waterhorse of Loch Venachar. Whilst we did make the short walk to the Loch Na Beiste shoreline, and although the weather was mild, we just couldn't face the risk of going into the dark peaty waters even for a quick paddle...
That's it John, I will be keeping well back from Loch Venachar!, Nice start to your Tales from Scotland. I like the way you have slipped into Narration voice-over, hope it does really well, we certainly have plenty of tales to tell.
When I was growing up in mid 60ies in Czechoslovakia we had a story of Vodnik (waterman) that would drown naughty kids and keep their souls in his underwater den. Scarry stuff, but it did not stop us kids to explore local waterways.
So this is where you got the phrase “Wood of Lamentation” from the other video. A little dark for a Sunday morning! 😮 I think you’re going to be having some fun with this new channel!
Oh my I loved this story. I can't wait to hear more of these tales.
Thank you! More being worked on right now! :)
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Wow what a story John reminds me of my days in Shetland where some of the lochs were called Brandi Water and these were the ones which contained waterhorses. When fishing one of these lochs I had the strangest eerie feeling and hightailed it. When I related the story to the couple whose guest house I was staying in they told me the story of the waterhorses, up until that point I hadn't a clue about them. They told me because I was intending taking something from the loch, a trout, then the waterhorse would scare me away. I didn't fish any of these lochs ever again.
Good luck with this new channel it is going to be classic.
Thank you! It's interesting that people still talk about the waterhorses! I had a similar eerie feeling at another loch quite recently. Felt like I was being watched even though I hadn't seen anyone else for hours.
Enjoyed the the tale John looking forward to more.
Thanks Malcolm!
A cracking tale, a great video and just the right narration.
When on holiday in the Gairloch area a good few years back; we met up with a local. His manner and story-telling tone was very much in the style of Private Fraser from Dad's Army. He told the story of the "Loch Na Beiste" a small loch near Gairloch/Mellon Udrigil; and the efforts to rid the loch of it's famously dangerous beast. A wild tale which involved fearful locals, elders of the local church, draining the entire loch and then using barrels of lime to rid the loch of the lethal animal. The animal seems like it was somewhat similar in scope to the Waterhorse of Loch Venachar. Whilst we did make the short walk to the Loch Na Beiste shoreline, and although the weather was mild, we just couldn't face the risk of going into the dark peaty waters even for a quick paddle...
Thanks! I'm not familiar with that loch but I'll have a look next time I'm up that way!
That's it John, I will be keeping well back from Loch Venachar!, Nice start to your Tales from Scotland.
I like the way you have slipped into Narration voice-over, hope it does really well, we certainly have plenty of tales to tell.
thanks Douglas! not sure if they'll all be like this - still in the experimental phase!
Enjoyed every minute of that John. This channel is going to be great 👍
Thanks Garry!
"1800...decaying traditions of highland life." Wow, I wonder what Leyden would think if he could see things now. Thanks John, great story.
Thanks David. I was thinking the same as I was making the video.
When I was growing up in mid 60ies in Czechoslovakia we had a story of Vodnik (waterman) that would drown naughty kids and keep their souls in his underwater den. Scarry stuff, but it did not stop us kids to explore local waterways.
I havent heard of Vodnik, i'll read about him now! Thank you!
Great start John looking forward to more 👌👌👍
Thanks Simon!
So this is where you got the phrase “Wood of Lamentation” from the other video. A little dark for a Sunday morning! 😮 I think you’re going to be having some fun with this new channel!
thanks! Yeh, thought it would be interesting to explore the stories behind some of the locations I visit :)
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