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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • Just off Scotland, a tiny island with one main road is a testament to human independence. Kroft reported from Eigg in 2017. See the full report on Kroft's retirement, here: cbsn.ws/2k9DsRF
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Комментарии • 543

  • @demetriusmiddleton1246
    @demetriusmiddleton1246 4 года назад +91

    That mystery benefactor is an amazing human being! That was a really good deed

    • @jonwayne3279
      @jonwayne3279 4 года назад +1

      no it wasn't.

    • @demetriusmiddleton1246
      @demetriusmiddleton1246 4 года назад +23

      @@jonwayne3279 thank you for your constructive feedback

    • @187manowar
      @187manowar 4 года назад +5

      Rumors are it was the Queen of England.

    • @judiesuh6858
      @judiesuh6858 3 года назад +3

      @@187manowar Doubt it!!

    • @99751
      @99751 3 года назад +1

      @@187manowar i was thinking the same thing

  • @HappiestGirl69
    @HappiestGirl69 4 года назад +107

    My husband mapped Eigg while getting his Geology degree in Edinburgh in the 90’s. Cool to see a story about it.

    • @samaraisnt
      @samaraisnt 4 года назад +3

      Wow, that's so sweet!

    • @ChooseU4ever
      @ChooseU4ever 3 года назад +2

      Oohh woow thats so cool

    • @alfonsomunoz4424
      @alfonsomunoz4424 3 года назад +3

      I got a degree in geology too. Good on him

  • @utulangi6078
    @utulangi6078 5 лет назад +123

    Great story. We love you island of Eigg from the island of Tonga.

    • @1e0s
      @1e0s 4 года назад +10

      When I was very small (early 60's) we had 2 lodgers from Tonga "Sussai & Otto". They worked with my father in a factory & were also wrestlers. We lost touch but I but have very fond memory's of these kind sweet people

    • @judiesuh6858
      @judiesuh6858 3 года назад

      @@1e0s Wow..world is so small sometimes!🤭👍🙏

    • @alevine1951
      @alevine1951 3 года назад +3

      And we love you island of Eigg from Timbuktu!

    • @utulangi6078
      @utulangi6078 3 года назад +4

      @@1e0s i'm sorry i didn't see your comment until now. That is so true and thank your dad for taking in those two guys. King Haku and i are married to the same family and he use to talk about hiw hard it was back then as a wrestler to make a living and support his young family. In a way i really appreciate your comment and especially what your father did for those guys. So thank you very much.

    • @centralshaft801
      @centralshaft801 2 года назад

      Much love to the island of Tonga during this difficult time

  • @stephensmith5982
    @stephensmith5982 4 года назад +115

    Just knowing there is a real place like Eigg makes me feel better.

    • @mariapierce2707
      @mariapierce2707 3 года назад +3

      indeed!

    • @judiesuh6858
      @judiesuh6858 3 года назад +2

      Something so right about the world~🐈💕🙏

    • @sonoransaguaro3786
      @sonoransaguaro3786 2 года назад +1

      🌵I understand why these folk love their beautiful island & their life there! Exactly how I feel about
      my home in the beautiful
      Sonoran Desert 🏜 💖😎

  • @italianGOD86
    @italianGOD86 5 лет назад +161

    Best answer I've ever heard- "basically you have to be sick on Tuesday. Its the only time the doctor comes."

    • @MAGGOT_VOMIT
      @MAGGOT_VOMIT 4 года назад +1

      So much for calling off work with a Monday Morning hangover.

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад +1

      Rubys Tuesday - Didnt someone write a Song like that ?

    • @user-ip6zn1io5w
      @user-ip6zn1io5w 4 года назад

      @@holoholopainen1627 I think it's a burger restaurant called "Ruby Tuesday's".

  • @firewaterbydesign
    @firewaterbydesign 5 лет назад +61

    What a wonderful place. They are all people that have discovered what is most important in life. I would love to live in a community like that.

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад

      Do You have the skills ! Have You seen INTO THE WILD - Where a Youngster walked away... See on RUclips !

    • @firewaterbydesign
      @firewaterbydesign 4 года назад +5

      @@holoholopainen1627 I may have the skills, but I do NOT have the health and ability any longer. I actually lived in the woods for 3 and 1/2 months with 5 kids, 3 cats, 15-20 small birds, 1 small dog and an African pygmy goat....and my wasband too. We were waiting to close on our new home that we put on the land. We figured that we would put our things in storage and take the kids camping for a week. Since we were the ones to develop the property and we decided to go VA on our loan, we spent 3 and 1/2 months jumping through hoops, while our finished house sat empty and we could NOT even go inside until we were given the key at closing. Needless to say, I have NOT camped since that time. 😂🤣

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад +4

      @@firewaterbydesign Nice ! People are looking for places on the World Map - That are Not so Busy & Hectic ! RUclips is Great to find such places !

    • @drmachinewerke1
      @drmachinewerke1 4 года назад +1

      @Holo Holopainen
      We own acreage. Our nearest neighbors are 1 mile away.
      I watch the ISS going over whenever I can view it.
      My wife will be flying to visit her father in several days. For the 2 weeks she will be gone. There will be days when I will not leave my farm.
      The good no city people. The bad no pizza delivery

    • @coffee6783
      @coffee6783 Год назад

      The Highland Clearances put a stop to that.

  • @reggielongoria1848
    @reggielongoria1848 4 года назад +11

    I can only imagine, how great the air quality is there.

  • @teresacatherine6866
    @teresacatherine6866 5 лет назад +180

    Keep Eigg the way it is. I think the people there are doing a fine job. Shows what can be done when like-minded people value what is good and healthy for those to live.

    • @laurallama73
      @laurallama73 5 лет назад +9

      Teresa Catherine yes! It looks like it is as close to heaven as one can get without dyin.I hope the residents will continue to keep it so. ❤️😊

    • @stevensmith8876
      @stevensmith8876 4 года назад +4

      What you are saying is basically racist. The “people” of Eigg appear to be all white. How can this place be truly representative of a utopia on earth if it does not include any of our beautiful worlds minority’s?

    • @stevensmith8876
      @stevensmith8876 4 года назад +11

      American Pride I was being sarcastic.

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад +2

      @@stevensmith8876 I think - That in Africa - They have many Islands - Run by the Locals ? They have No Taxes - just like a Paradise ?

    • @davidlang1125
      @davidlang1125 4 года назад +2

      Teresa Catherine the Isle of Eigg puts communism and most democracies to shame. I hope they can plan for and survive climate change. The ferry may not always come in.

  • @Alcagaur1
    @Alcagaur1 4 года назад +29

    "So, what are they talking about this week?" Meaningful pause "Mainly you."

  • @hmackprotection1
    @hmackprotection1 4 года назад +52

    God Bless that anonymous Lady who donated the large sum of money.

  • @awayfromhome54
    @awayfromhome54 4 года назад +27

    My ancestral home. We were there visiting for a week 10 years ago. Beautiful!

  • @MsVan13
    @MsVan13 4 года назад +6

    Do you need a nurse with 25 years experience. This is Eden. You guys are doing things the right way! Thank you for being a shining star.

  • @mclucky7086
    @mclucky7086 5 лет назад +102

    Certainly makes one wonder if what you have is what you really want.

  • @No-Pro
    @No-Pro 4 года назад +35

    When the island was for sale I remember my dad writing to Cadburys to see if they would buy it for the locals as part of a marketing campaign for the cream egg, they replied but said it wasn't something they could do.

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад

      Where was for SALE ? Was this before INTERNET ? Was there any People - That were interested ? What was the IDEA of SELLING ?

    • @No-Pro
      @No-Pro 4 года назад +4

      Holo Holopainen it was a while ago, must have been mid 90’s or something if my memory serves me correct. So not completely before the internet but kinda before it was really used as it is now. And yeah the island has always been inhabited I’m sure. Must have been just before the German guy bought it.

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад

      @@No-Pro Nice ! They should have an Section on The Paper / ISLANDS FOR SALE / so that more People would know ! Everybody just selling Apartments / Holiday Houses or Summer Gottages !

    • @pegallen6983
      @pegallen6983 4 года назад +6

      @@holoholopainen1627 Did you not watch the program you're commenting on? All the information about the sale was talked about!

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад

      @@pegallen6983 Thanks ! I just thought that NOBODY READS - These ? I wanted to get a clear picture - How this all happened & why ! and If The German Landlord wanted everybody to learn German ? Happy News Year 2020 !

  • @grosvenorclub
    @grosvenorclub 4 года назад +12

    Thats how communities formed hundreds or more like thousands of years ago , until the tribe from the next island decided they liked yours !! but nonetheless there must have been wonderful interludes of peace . Beautiful .

  • @y1521t21b5
    @y1521t21b5 5 лет назад +27

    Striking landscape. Watching this is almost as satisfying as sipping a nice glass of quality single malt.

  • @rdlewis3616
    @rdlewis3616 4 года назад +12

    Reminds me of the film “Local Hero” which was about two guys from a big oil company who visited a tiny island for purposes of buying land for the corporation. The people who lived there were quirky and independent, and as time went on the two oil company guys fell in love with the place. After watching the movie, I also wanted to move there. Catch this movie, it has some unexpected turns and also an unforgettable performance by Burt Lancaster.

    • @chattonlad9382
      @chattonlad9382 4 года назад +2

      Brilliant, brilliant film.

    • @risenandreturning
      @risenandreturning 4 года назад +1

      Thanks, I never heard of it!

    • @dcanmore
      @dcanmore 4 года назад +1

      @@risenandreturning great movie, hope you see it one day

    • @ladydi4runner
      @ladydi4runner 4 года назад +2

      Just loved that film! Been a Burt Lancaster fan all my Life!👏🏻👍

  • @fa5234
    @fa5234 4 года назад +6

    Thank god there are still good rich people that lady who donated enough for them to buy the island is/was an angel.

    • @chipbuttytime3396
      @chipbuttytime3396 2 года назад

      It was the Queen Mother who donated the biggest amount, they all know it as did the reporter but it makes a better story to say mystery benefactor... in their eyes anyway

  • @alexm566
    @alexm566 3 года назад +6

    "there are no secrets on an island"
    "under a mysterious fire" 🤔

  • @rareavisfugit
    @rareavisfugit 4 года назад +10

    I love her laugh!

  • @JackChickenwing
    @JackChickenwing 5 лет назад +177

    its said the camera man is still there, to this day.

    • @MorrisB3
      @MorrisB3 5 лет назад +3

      😁

    • @daviel6595
      @daviel6595 5 лет назад +5

      jackchickenwing he met a girlfriend he now waiting on a vote to make him resident.

    • @tomperkins5657
      @tomperkins5657 4 года назад

      HARRRR~~~

    • @f1y7rap
      @f1y7rap 4 года назад +3

      Well, did he ever return? No he never returned and his fate is still unlearned (what a pity)
      lol...
      (for reference for the kids out there) ruclips.net/video/S7Jw_v3F_Q0/видео.html

    • @patriciavyce1993
      @patriciavyce1993 4 года назад

      f1y7rap “l live this👍

  • @claykemper7193
    @claykemper7193 4 года назад +7

    Great story. I visited Skyy not long ago and was astonished to learn the entire island was formed by a massive volcano. The main town there, Portree, has an incredibly booming B&B industry.

    • @MTknitter22
      @MTknitter22 4 года назад +1

      Clay Kemper Yes, I have been there. Our B&B hostess expressed her gratitude for all her guests constantly.

  • @rogerbradley7509
    @rogerbradley7509 4 года назад +14

    Sometimes simplicity is the answer!

  • @freemanscott78
    @freemanscott78 4 года назад +6

    Great place great people ..happy times spent here

  • @dasker209w5
    @dasker209w5 5 лет назад +37

    Damn the guy filming loved it too i don't think hes going back either

  • @cathylawrence7382
    @cathylawrence7382 4 года назад +12

    The young woman with red hair looks like Annette Benning. She's lovely!

  • @jennyhughes4474
    @jennyhughes4474 4 года назад +8

    This looks & sounds so great, what a wonderful self-governed community! They must be hardy though to live in that weather; I wonder if there are any artists living there: the scenery & sea/rocks/beaches are magnificent. Thank you for this.

  • @evelasq1
    @evelasq1 4 года назад +5

    I won’t mind visiting for taking photos of the island for a few days.

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm273 4 года назад +4

    "You have to get sick on a Tuesday" 😂😂😂

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 4 года назад +7

    Simply fantastic! Very impressive people and an extremely good community. No politicans, only honest people. I bet that it's a really good live out there.

  • @MisterMitchMM
    @MisterMitchMM 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful Island.

  • @KingStix
    @KingStix 4 года назад +24

    wholesome

  • @panspermiahunter7597
    @panspermiahunter7597 4 года назад +5

    I am watching this as if it is a million miles away, it isn't even two hour drive away to the ferry port! I have been to Skye a few times so maybe time to visit Eigg.

  • @margiagilesvanderveur2583
    @margiagilesvanderveur2583 5 лет назад +18

    SUPER GRAND REPORTING!,
    LOVED IT AND THE PEOPLE!!!

  • @jahempress26
    @jahempress26 4 года назад +8

    I’m really proud of them I hope it grows but stays the same 🖤

  • @scotnick59
    @scotnick59 4 года назад +5

    Really fascinating story, quite rarely seen today

  • @bxbank
    @bxbank 4 года назад +4

    I love their accent! Unused to live 9n Scotland. So sorry I missed this place.

  • @mikesmith-pj7xz
    @mikesmith-pj7xz 4 года назад +12

    "It's bloody Brigadoon.";-)

  • @alejandrayalanbowman367
    @alejandrayalanbowman367 4 года назад +3

    I once went to Barra which is a wee bitty bigger and even has its own airport. The various Hebridean islands each have their own beauty but some have little but beauty to offer. It would be difficult to live on Mingulay, for example, even the puffins are having difficulty what with immigrant gulls.

  • @erswnn
    @erswnn 4 года назад +2

    The Florida Keys were somewhat like Eigg many years ago. Independent.
    What a beautiful combination that could be....the remoteness of Eigg and the weather of The Keys.
    Sadly The Keys have destroyed themselves, it's just a long stretch of tourist's destinations now.

  • @laurallama73
    @laurallama73 5 лет назад +20

    Pft! These people are living the dream. Beauty. ❤️✌🏼🌎🌏

  • @spaceviking4966
    @spaceviking4966 3 года назад +3

    Love this place. The world could learn from them.

  • @ydschools9745
    @ydschools9745 5 лет назад +8

    Beautiful

  • @esdeekay4344
    @esdeekay4344 4 года назад +7

    I love backpack hiking...
    This location is on my schedule...

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад +2

      See INTO THE WILD to know Your LIMITS ! On RUclips !

  • @gailalbers1430
    @gailalbers1430 5 лет назад +70

    revolving committees: true democracy

    • @MAGGOT_VOMIT
      @MAGGOT_VOMIT 4 года назад +2

      @?, ?, Why don't you go to Eigg and enter the Cliff-Diving event and finish in 2nd place, aka "Stuff on a Rock".

    • @relentlessmadman
      @relentlessmadman 4 года назад

      How do we make this the future of humanity?

    • @relentlessmadman
      @relentlessmadman 4 года назад

      Remove and execute are very harsh word, extremism, is also harsh. when we start clipping wings who gets to run the scissors. Who gets to be Judge jury and bringer of death?? Your suggestion seems a little extreme. I hope we can find a more human (Humain) solution!

    • @relentlessmadman
      @relentlessmadman 4 года назад +2

      I was referring to the revolving committee form of government! It has to happen on a small scale, locally to begin with!

    • @serinadelmar6012
      @serinadelmar6012 4 года назад +1

      Gus W so you say it’s not about politics but then go on immediately to say that leftists aren’t prepared to fight?! What are curious oxymoron you are.

  • @RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS
    @RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS 4 года назад +2

    I grew up on a landlocked peninsula! It was like an island- horses, goats and dogs run free to this day- we used to know everyone we were surrounded by ocean in three sides and 1,000 miles of desert. Cargo Airplane and boat was only way to get there. Not anymore- I think I’d love the isle of Eigg!

  • @bluesquare23
    @bluesquare23 4 года назад +4

    This is the most amazing place on earth

  • @timothyrobinsonii1709
    @timothyrobinsonii1709 3 года назад +4

    Seventh Laird of Eigg is a funny title. Just say that once a week lol. Sounds like a Denny’s breakfast item. Man, I think I’m to lowbrow for this video Ha.

  • @kmastanz
    @kmastanz 4 года назад +3

    Wish I could live there! Looks awesome!

  • @WootTootZoot
    @WootTootZoot 4 года назад +12

    9:08 Shout out to Rouge Brewery, in my home town.

    • @funny3scene
      @funny3scene 4 года назад +2

      Oregon gang

    • @1chrismj
      @1chrismj 4 года назад +1

      Rouge, or Rogue ?

    • @funny3scene
      @funny3scene 4 года назад

      Chris Jennings there is 2 different breweries spelt differently like that?? Jesus.

  • @samspade3227
    @samspade3227 4 года назад +1

    Did some time on a small island. Very important to be congenial to the locals. Expect 2 to 3 years before they fully accept you.

  • @shelbybrown8312
    @shelbybrown8312 4 года назад +11

    The less ppl involved the ezr it is to make things happen

  • @dcanmore
    @dcanmore 4 года назад +2

    recommend Local Hero (1982), a great heartwarming comedy about a remote Scottish community and Big Oil. Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Peter Capaldi and Denis Lawson. Director: Bill Forsyth; Music: Mark Knopfler.

    • @LilyGazou
      @LilyGazou 4 года назад +1

      dcanmore melancholy movie- at the end

  • @bajoobiecuzican
    @bajoobiecuzican 4 года назад +14

    Beautiful place, beautiful people. Uncorrupted by the corporate world!

  • @preciousOne79
    @preciousOne79 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful!❤️ I will visit with my family after Covid.

  • @overseer970
    @overseer970 5 лет назад +33

    do You need an electrician... :)

    • @summersojourner
      @summersojourner 4 года назад +5

      Overseer970 and a dental hygienist. I volunteer!

    • @awarenessvillage
      @awarenessvillage 4 года назад +2

      Do you need a yoga teacher or writer???

    • @simona_ab
      @simona_ab 4 года назад +1

      How about a dentist? Volunteering!

    • @awarenessvillage
      @awarenessvillage 4 года назад +4

      @Jon Commons Well, I can knit; sew; repair car/truck/boat engines; do drywall, roofing, stucco, plumbing; hydroponic, greenhouse, cold frames and direct planting of year round veggies, fruit and nut trees- general farming. I've also done long haul trucking and I'm certified to pull double 40' trailers. I have leveled ground for houses and made roads with a grader. I can drive anything. I just don't enjoy those things as much. I hardly think I'm worse than useless.

    • @MilwaukeeF40C
      @MilwaukeeF40C 4 года назад +2

      Has there ever been a flasher on the island? I bet it would be a hit with the tourists especially the ones setting up tents.

  • @wakeupamerica4610
    @wakeupamerica4610 4 года назад +4

    I absolutely loved the very last 5 seconds....lololololololololol

  • @Terradiva
    @Terradiva 4 года назад +1

    What a charming and heart warming story.

  • @chriscampbell3817
    @chriscampbell3817 4 года назад +1

    the woman playing the pipes at the end has stolen my heart

  • @diane9247
    @diane9247 4 года назад +6

    Ahhh, to live on Eigg...😌

  • @grapesodatravels
    @grapesodatravels 11 месяцев назад

    We've spent a wonderful week on Eigg. The community were so welcoming! We're making a series of videos about our adventure. Come and see!

  • @michelleanne1547
    @michelleanne1547 5 лет назад +9

    Loved this!!

  • @ehole593
    @ehole593 5 лет назад +11

    Where do I apply?

  • @wakeupamerica4610
    @wakeupamerica4610 4 года назад +2

    This is paradise to me.

  • @poopiepantsmcgee456
    @poopiepantsmcgee456 4 года назад +26

    Saved a lot of money drinking there own beer. Winning.

    • @dunruden9720
      @dunruden9720 4 года назад +7

      their (ffs!). THEY'RE drinking THEIR own beer over THERE.

    • @relentlessmadman
      @relentlessmadman 4 года назад +1

      one of life's great truths!!!!

  • @daviel6595
    @daviel6595 5 лет назад +5

    Live 3-4 hrs away and go to Spain and this is up the rd

  • @TeamStevers
    @TeamStevers 4 года назад +3

    Such a story book place

  • @YamIa3gypsy
    @YamIa3gypsy 4 года назад +7

    The people are smiling, giggling and overall content. Yep, paradise. Libertarian and Satisfied. Isolation is a drawback, and lack of medical/dental care.

  • @terryjp3050
    @terryjp3050 5 лет назад +4

    good on ya

  • @doberman1ism
    @doberman1ism 5 лет назад +5

    What a wonderful community. I would love to visit. Perhaps I would love it so much that I would want to stay. That is if the community would welcome me. I see you have the STONES like in the Highlander. My grandpa John Walker was Scott Irish. I have always wanted to go back.

  • @chelackie
    @chelackie 4 года назад +5

    Perfect!

  • @JimRoberts-mg2kc
    @JimRoberts-mg2kc 4 года назад +2

    It's nice to see there still be places like Eigg
    lacking in strife with no one needing to beg
    self sufficient each but quick to help one another
    where each is a keeper as well as a brother
    just a bit of an isle surrounded by sea
    where less is more and the happy is free

    • @TheWendable
      @TheWendable 4 года назад +1

      Jim Roberts ??

    • @JimRoberts-mg2kc
      @JimRoberts-mg2kc 4 года назад

      @@TheWendable what?

    • @TheWendable
      @TheWendable 4 года назад +1

      Jim Roberts what are you talking about? Didn’t understand your comment at all. Explain please??

  • @carolbuser3956
    @carolbuser3956 4 года назад +3

    I'd love to live there!

  • @geoffdundee
    @geoffdundee 4 года назад +15

    i,ll bet no-one locks their doors there

    • @samd1405
      @samd1405 4 года назад +8

      I doubt the doors have locks

  • @alflurin
    @alflurin 4 года назад +9

    I was thinking that, if I reach 50, within 10 years time, without having a serious girlfriend and kids, I was going to sell everything I had and ride out to the world. Now.... I might consider something like Eigg but regrettably, I'm Swiss, not Scottish.

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад +1

      Nice ! There are several Islands looking for People ! PITCAIRN ISLAND is The Most Lonely Island ! At Baltic Sea / Ostsee / Sweden / Estonia / Finland several - That are looking for People !

    • @geoffdundee
      @geoffdundee 4 года назад +2

      alflurin.........WHY WAIT UNTIL YOURE 50?

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад

      @@geoffdundee I am over 50 - and looking for an Island to retire ! I dont like Big Cities at all - and if It gets too warm - there is No NEED for SAUNA ! Sauna is a Great way to get to know TOTAL STRAGERS !

    • @geoffdundee
      @geoffdundee 4 года назад +3

      Holo Holopainen............im over 50 too but id rather not partake in what happens in my local sauna between total strangers LOL

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад

      @@geoffdundee I My country SAUNA is as FOOTBALL Games ! Drink a few and get ready to see The Game !

  • @nikiannecoleman
    @nikiannecoleman 4 года назад +3

    I would hate to live there but I can see how happy the islanders are and that’s what life is about.

  • @awarenessvillage
    @awarenessvillage 4 года назад +2

    What a beautiful place! Good on them for taking control of their destiny.

  • @robertbuchwald6514
    @robertbuchwald6514 2 года назад +1

    Hope this place stays the same in spite of 60 minutes show. Nothing spoils a good thing like notoriety.

  • @xenuburger7924
    @xenuburger7924 4 года назад +1

    A cracking report from Eigg!

  • @tgvchalkywhite6405
    @tgvchalkywhite6405 Год назад

    I've been here many times it's beautiful

  • @tipppy1000
    @tipppy1000 4 года назад +4

    What a neat story thanks for this.. 👍🏼

  • @MegAndJas
    @MegAndJas 4 года назад +3

    Been on to Eigg many times, even delivered some of their solar panels
    .

    • @nikiannecoleman
      @nikiannecoleman 4 года назад

      MegAndJas How much sunshine do they get there?

    • @MegAndJas
      @MegAndJas 4 года назад

      Niki Coleman Eigg is in Scotland and therefore sunshine is not in over abundance but it’s common to have glorious days at times. If you’re visiting make sure it’s in the summer months. Although I’m near there at moment and it’s a beautiful morning (Late November) but obviously a bit cool, yesterday it rained heavily all day.

    • @nikiannecoleman
      @nikiannecoleman 4 года назад

      MegAndJas Thanks. I was interested in how well solar energy would work in a place like that. How big are the batteries? How much would they store? Do they only use solar a few months of the year?

    • @MegAndJas
      @MegAndJas 4 года назад

      @@nikiannecoleman Sorry, I'm no expert on the tech features of solar, I have only visited Eigg and delivered solar panels, not installed them!

  • @teresashortnacy9472
    @teresashortnacy9472 4 года назад +4

    Think it's interesting that they govern themselves and have managed to come up with renewable energy. I think that all countries should allow people to govern themselves....we would probably be better off. They seem very content with their life on the isle. 🙂

  • @humanperson5134
    @humanperson5134 5 лет назад +18

    How can we, the abandoned continentalists of these United States, remove ourselves from our feudal lairds?

    • @daviel6595
      @daviel6595 5 лет назад +3

      Human Person you can’t

    • @humanperson5134
      @humanperson5134 5 лет назад +3

      @@daviel6595 the island of Mars may be more fertile to these lairds, and they are soon to go, be gone with you space billionaires all. for we the tiny dust mites upon your starships are not worth a picogram of rocket fuel. we fools, we suffer the serfdom of your arrogance, the disdain of your laughter.

    • @sonoransaguaro3786
      @sonoransaguaro3786 2 года назад +1

      @@humanperson5134 🌵re; reply to Davie... Aye, Aye!!
      Sail on, Sail on!!!💖🌵😎

  • @paxwallacejazz
    @paxwallacejazz 5 лет назад +4

    I want to move to Eigg but I'd be the only jazz musician.

    • @awarenessvillage
      @awarenessvillage 4 года назад

      You'd be bringing your job with you. 😁 I'm a yoga teacher and writer. I could bring two jobs with me. 😜

    • @philipbarrett3151
      @philipbarrett3151 4 года назад +1

      There's a record label based on Eigg

    • @philipbarrett3151
      @philipbarrett3151 4 года назад +1

      I'd take you up on the 1st one!

  • @leenewsom7517
    @leenewsom7517 4 года назад +1

    Wonderful

  • @vivellasmum
    @vivellasmum Год назад

    This was great, I really enjoyed it thank you! I'd love to live there but must be content with a visit, now on my bucket list!

  • @rickc2102
    @rickc2102 4 года назад +6

    So, one could live there and telecommute, potentially...

  • @derekmoody1358
    @derekmoody1358 5 лет назад +8

    Eiggheads 4 ever

  • @myleneliwanag1966
    @myleneliwanag1966 4 года назад

    Resillient,self sufficient and patient to be able to stay in that isle,he said.
    Me: One must have a good soul and a beautiful spirit to stay and last in that wonderful place.
    How lucky those people are to live in it and how lucky the place is to have those amazing people trully taking care of the isle.😅😇😊

  • @JackB733
    @JackB733 4 года назад

    How can you not love this??

  • @H-Zazoo
    @H-Zazoo 4 года назад +1

    It looks wonderful but I can't help wondering if they filmed on the sunniest day of the year.

  • @cali85hassan67
    @cali85hassan67 3 года назад

    I felt relaxed watching this

  • @coachalexroberts
    @coachalexroberts 5 лет назад +3

    This is awesome

  • @craigandsnowwadam4511
    @craigandsnowwadam4511 4 года назад +3

    Wow!,, I love this!!

  • @coffee6783
    @coffee6783 Год назад

    My late father's grandmother came from Eige!

  • @tracymcmillan1466
    @tracymcmillan1466 4 года назад +88

    It took me a mear two seconds to develop a dislike for the guy who bought the island.

    • @holoholopainen1627
      @holoholopainen1627 4 года назад +1

      He was from Germany ? He wanted everybody to speak german ?

    • @davidlang1125
      @davidlang1125 4 года назад +6

      Just your typical English toff. Over rich, over entitled, over here. He had never had to face the truth of who he is before he met real people.

    • @Fcutdlady
      @Fcutdlady 4 года назад +3

      Both of them.

    • @brokenrecord3523
      @brokenrecord3523 4 года назад +4

      any opinion made in two seconds isn't worth two cents.

    • @michaelshea4834
      @michaelshea4834 4 года назад +3

      Mere, not ‘mear’

  • @aphenclips8623
    @aphenclips8623 4 года назад +1

    This was the best "Help Wanted, Doctor" video I've seen.

  • @fojnica2226
    @fojnica2226 4 года назад

    nice place for rest of life...................greetings from croatia

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 4 года назад +3

    I wanna go.