The WILD WATERS of TALISKER BAY on the Isle of Skye, Scotland + Searching for Social History - Ep9
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- Опубликовано: 4 мар 2023
- Willie, Sarah and their dog, Jack Spaniels, continue their biggest adventure yet - leaving their suburban life and moving over the sea to 'Live The Skye Life'!
In this episode, the 'Skye Lifers' venture out to a local bay - renowned for its beautiful beach, stunning waterfall & being the namesake of a certain whisky, made on the Isle of Skye...
Watch as we brave the freezing cold waters of Talisker Bay, as well searching for historic artefacts from an abandoned clearance village and take the next steps in converting our stone byre into studios!
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That cheered my day after a bad month THANKS JACK 😊
I am in Canada now, because my 3 times great grandparents, Donald McGillivray and his wife, Annie MacDonald arrived in Canada in 1849/50 after his parents and siblings were part of the highland clearances by the Duke of Argyll from the Isle of Iona, and her parents and family were evicted from Mull. They had been married for 13 years before coming to Canada. My great great grandmother Mary McGillivray was born on Iona in 1840. Sadly only one of Donald's siblings, his brother Malcolm got out. Malcolm ended up in Australia...the rest of the 8 siblings died as paupers. His parents both died within 6 months of being evicted ... they were crofters. On a happy note, Donald was given 200 acres of wilderness area here on the shore of the great lakes with a promise to clear and settle the land.... and instead of clearing it for farming, he was approved to open the areas first sawmill and used the trees as income, and his lumber was used in most of the homesteads, some still standing today. He ended up doing very well for himself.
Love your music.
Such an interesting story your family kept together. Thanks you for sharing.
We go to Mull for Christmas every year and that always includes a trip to Iona… so beautiful and remote even today… can’t imagine living there in the mid 19th century! Thx for sharing
Thank you for the history.
@@thunder402 Thank you...to this day most of us still live in the same area, Donald and Annie came to here in Ontario on the shores of Georgian Bay.
I love watching Jack living his best outdoor dog life and I'm like showing my dog and he's like, nah, I'm going to be a tiny furry potato instead, thanks though.
Also it's really lovely to see young Scottish people moving to Skye to live full time instead of just rich folk buying a holiday home that they live in a week a year 💚.
Thanks so much!! Jack enjoys his couch potato time too, just after he has done lots of running around and getting wet 😅
Hardly surprising that you’re an up and coming channel. I love watching your adventures. Keep up the good work! ❤
Sam here, I feel like I am finally visiting Skye.
Wonderful as always! Love those drone shots. Skye is just gorgeous and I'm so happy that you share it with all of us. Willie, I love your music. You are so talented. I find myself humming your songs as I go about my day. It's just so soothing and happy. Cheers from across the pond!
Same here, it really gives you a sense of Skye.
Absolutely stunning video! Willie, I am a historian, and I wholeheartedly support your metal detecting and giving back or to a museum. It is so important for people to know their history. Thank you for sharing and as always love Jack Spaniels. See you next week!!
Jack is the happiest and lucky dog ever. He really is enjoying life on Skye. Loving the video and the music. Blessings to both of you.
Time to become a student of geology, Wullie! You can enlighten us to the formation of Skye, which is a geology treasure hunt!
My own family left Skye during the clearances and headed inland. They were Blacksmiths and had a forge in Uig before moving to Daviot near Inverness, eventually ending up founding the Stobswell forge in Dundee.
Thanks John! We will definitely be up for learning more about the geology and also the fossils you can find here on Skye 😊
Again I would like to say congratulations, you both deserve it, I am so glad I found your channel. Awww...Jack prancing around so proud of that big stick on the beach, so cute.
I love the variety of activities you present on this channel. It’s amazing how interesting we viewers find the observance of your lives on Skye! The scenery is mesmerizing and you both are fun and genuine. And Jack is icing on the cake! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the up and coming accolades!
This is such a natural, interesting, stunning, professionally put together vlog, it is a joy to watch. It is no wonder you are a "Creator on the Rise". I look forward to watching each week. 🥰👏
Congratulations 🎉 on the recognition. Love your honesty, challenges, goals and humour and of course how you capture those amazing views. Jack Spaniels never disappoints. Amazing to see the thistle detail on the found button. Enjoy your week and take care of each other. ❤️❤️
Thanks to you for risking frostbite to provide us with such beautiful scenes! It's amazing where you live, but I don't have to tell you that. Bless you for sharing this place with us! Love your acoustic music Willie!
Jack Spaniel with his sticks are very precious ❤
I am not surprised that your channel is becoming popular and on the rise. Willie your music is lovely and you tell your stories so well and I love the strum of the guitar to announce the next chapter. You are a true story teller the both of you. Sarah and your adventures are a highlight for me and Jack Spaniels is an added bonus, he is so adorable. Loved your metal detecting finds and look forward to your next adventures.
Absolutely love your little dog. Have never seen a dog wag it's tail so much, sign of happiness.
The scenery is stunning, and so nice to see it! Love that Jack finds the longest stick he can to carry around. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks Mary!! It wouldn’t be a day out for Jack without a stupidly big stick to carry 😂
@@livingtheskyelife 🤣 I have a cat who plays fetch for hours. These are things that make our animals so much fun.
Congratulations on the well-deserved RUclips acknowledgement and thanks for another wonderful Sunday episode. I continue to really enjoy the vibe of your channel. The music has in particular been a favorite, and I love when you feature the history of an area.
IF you would ever consider taking Skye requests, I'd love to see a visit to the Dunscaith Castle ruins - it was a highlight of my visit.
Keep up the great work and thank you. :)
You brave beautiful souls! Hope your toes don’t fall off!! Love the sights and Willie’s sounds. !!
Our toes are just about returned to normal temperature now 😅
Jack wagging his tail to the music. 😂
Like all dogs, Jack always wants to be on the other side of the door!
Congratulations on the channels speedy growth. It's worthy of your work.
Congratulations on the RUclips Creator on the Rise accolade. Well deserved.
Another entertaining show with history included. The Scottish people were and are very strong and determined people. Sometimes I wonder how I ever got born. My ancestors came to Prince Edward Island Canada around 1807-09. They were fortunate enough to not be part of the clearance(s) according to what I have been able to find on both sides, Dewar and Bell. I am astonished on how many names of places here come from Scotland. Beautiful places and you are both so talented. Thank you.
18min in and I'm crying the highlands clearing story and how important history is I didn't think I could like you both anymore than I already am. You both are wonderful people, thank you for sharing your life!
Thank you for that walk to a very beautiful waterfall. The rock and chain gate closing was a fun idea. How amazing was that you had that whole area to yourselves. How luck are you! Willie you took one for the team. Your both such good sports. That water had to be absolutely freezing. Sara glad you convinced him to go. Great music Willie for your videos. Now to be able to walk around ruins where the vikings lived. Crazy lucky and to find cool things in the dirt. Love your videos. I'm smiling the whole time.
Thanks so much!! We are so glad you are enjoying the videos 😊
I am always stunned by your video's. The quality of your drone shots, along with the content. Wow! Just knocks my socks off, but, I would have to think twice about walking in that icy cold water. I am truly loving the history lessons and seeing where my ancestors came from in the Highlands.
Really cool seeing the glass being transformed
Talisker Bay is so beautiful. Love the waterfall and beach.
Always enjoy your videos. ❤
Thanks Penny!! 😊
Congratulations on the recognition. Very much deserved.
Thanks so much!!
You two (and Jack, of course) are a pleasure to watch. My husband & I have done major traveling back in the early 2000’s & relating to you is so easy and joyful. Thank you…life is made great by your wishes, dreams and happiness. Barb
My eighth great-grandparents emigrated from Scotland to America in the mid-1600s. I'm excited to be learning a bit of Scottish history and will be delving more in to the history of the Highland Clearances, which I've never heard of. You two and Jack Spaniels are a treasure. Am looking forward to seeing your new life on Skye evolve. Many good wishes from New Mexico USA.
Congratulations on your channels success . Jack spanials must be in line for extra treats as we all know he is the real star of the channels success 😁
Stunning landscape, very lovely guitar. Thank you for sharing your beautiful country, art, music and pup.
What a Gift….. you have given us…Thank you so very much for sharing this Breathtaking landscape 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Love your music ,Willie . Absolutely love your channel to bits. You are both the best. Willie,Sarah and Jack. Please give Jack a hug. (I know you will) 😉 You are both so brave in that water. Love all your finds
Thanks Deborah! Jack is getting hugs as I type 🤗
What a truly beautiful place Scotland is. Lovely video-music and you guys❤
Congratulations…rising stars with quality content shared with fun and adventure 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇨🇦
As always we loved this visit. That is what i think of them as. Takes us away from our worries and makes us smile. Thank you for all your hard work. You two, and of course Jack Spaniels, have become one of our very very fave You Tube channels. Hugs to that adorable bundle of furry energy, AKA Jack. 😁🐶
Been to Talisker Bay, very beautiful with the grey sand and waterfall. Looks like you had the beach all to yourselves!
It was a gorgeous day! There was one other family there, but they weren’t stupid enough to put their feet in the freezing cold water 🤣🥶
What a stunning stunning place! The views are breathtaking seriously I really lovey rocky beaches! Of course u film them so beautifully! Willie, I think ur music has improved a lot since the move! Living in that beautiful place will do that to a good artist and musician! 💕💜❤️
Thanks so much Linda! We feel so lucky to have such beautiful and rugged landscapes so close to home 😊 It’s definitely an inspiring environment!
Possibly one of my favorite videos so far, the scenery was incredible, and your filming/drone work was amazing. Adore Sarah's elfish smile, it is like she knows grand secrets that the rest of us do not. I think our dog Zelda has a crush on Jack, she watches the screen and whines when she sees him.
Jack is having a wonderful time. Lol
Sunday is Sarah Willie and Jack day. Put it in your diary!
So lucky to live in such a beautiful place 💛
We count ourselves very lucky to be here! 😊
Hi Willie and Sarah, I just want to thank you both for sharing your brilliant video's! They are so informative showing a wide variety of your everyday lives. Keep up your great work! Lot's of love, Jackie from Sunderland.
Is there any place on Skye that isn't stunning? No? That's what I thought. The color of the sea at Talisker Bay is glorious and that waterfall is a sight to behold. As always, Jack Spaniels is living his best water loving, Willie & Sarah loving, stick & ball crazy life with y'all. He's such a character, it's impossible to be in a bad mood watching him and his antics.
I’m so happy for both of you for following your hearts! The videos and scenery are just breathtaking. I hope the summertime will come to your bit of the world very soon. These last few months have looked so cold and damp. Nice to see the sunshine beginning to emerge in your videos!
Thanks!! The snow is due to return this week, so we made the most of the sunshine while we had it 😅
oh my! I'm SOO happy to see your videos including something of Sarah's walk/paint and something of Willie's bottles/metal detection...and of course Jack! I wish I had a spaniel, so much personality. What I love about your videos is the variety - that's rare in vlogs, and most refreshing. Something for everyone...
Love, Love, Love you guys! I'm a Canadian with deep Scottish roots. Paternal GG Grandfather was from Kelso. Came to Canada as a British soldier to fight the war of 1812. Maternal GG grandfather came to Canada as a newborn to Nova Scotia. I went to Scotland in 2012 to find out more. didn't learn any more about my roots, but fell involve with Scotland.
And by the way, I'm in love with Jack Spaniels. My husband and have a Brittany Spaniel named Sadie. She is so much a member of our family. I wish Canada had cafe's and pubs that would allow us to bring our furry family members to.
The music is truly magnificent. Jack and his continuous stick!!
Seeing the beauty of Talisker Bay and the waterfall was lovely, of course Jack living his best dog life is always wonderful too! It is neat to learn a bit of history as well, thanks for sharing Willie. Look forward to seeing the shed building adventures
So cool that you make your own music! Enjoying each episode. Thank you. 😊❤️🇨🇦
Your videos are just wonderful. They make me wish that I could be there. You seem to have a lovely home and beautiful countryside to roam. And Jack is a joy to have. Can't wait for your next video and congratulations on your up and coming you both deserve it. ( Jack also ). Anyway love from the U.S.A.🌈
Thank you for sharing your adventures and love of your land and Country it is very beautiful. My Ancestors are from there but unfortunately I don't have any extensive knowledge of my lineage. I love your content and I continue to pray for you both and Jack Spaniels! May your step be light and your money sack heavy. special woof woof to Jack Spaniels!
This was beautiful. First I must say that being Hispanic and have year round brown skin, I broke out laughing at Willie's bright white legs 😂. The scenery was spectacular! I especially loved the ones of the calm ocean waves on the shore with the silhouettes of the mountain cliffs glimmered in this beautiful color of grey and black hues. Absolutely magical. Isn't nature just the best gift we have on earth 🥰🐕🇺🇸
Thank you for braving the cold water to show us the views! It’s beautiful. It was nice to see some of your metal detecting also. ❤️
Fingers crossed you find ten golden coins Willie 🤞
Hi, just loved this episode, 'epic', the scenery is beyond words of appreciation. Your both such talented people, I can see a future Doggy Story Book, titled Jack Spaniels Skye Adventures. With beautiful illustrations, and CD narration, accompanied by original music. Oh the stories Jack could tell, especially about his humans too. Go for it.
This is the cosiest channel to watch on a Sunday evening - a nice way to end the weekend!
I so look forward to your videos every week. It’s so amazing beautiful there. I did lol when Willie went into that deep part of the sea/stream. I’ve never seen another dog like Jack Spaniel’s enjoying his life so much, he’s living the dream. Take care with the snow over the next few days, looks like your getting a far bit. 🙂
I had to hold in my laughter (at least until I knew he was ok anyway…😅). Yes we’ve been loving the sunshine and calm days this week…it’s due to change tomorrow! We will see what happens…
Same here, (I get excited when I see a new video posted).
Love the channel! As an expat from Glasgow now living in the USA, I am in awe of the beauty of my homeland and the areas that I never visited while living there. 🏴
How exciting! Willie, I do miss your bottle digging adventures, but I am chuffed with your Skye Life. Your shared hikes & exploration are very pleasing. Having walked with Sara it was nice to see the three of you together. I am especially chuffed with your RUclips recognition. Congratulations! Big Love from Ventura, CA! 💜
Thanks Beth! We are really enjoying our move so far and having so much to explore on our doorstep 😊
What a sad story about the Highland Clearances, you are a good man Willie to want to return things to family. I know that would mean the world to me. I thought for a second that we had lost you to the Talisker River! Thank goodness we didn’t.😂 I love all the music you create for the videos.
You’re almost persuading me against moving to Norway- almost! Love to you all x
Had no idea….the thickness of the cod bottle glass ….very inspiring
Commenting for the algorithm. I am never as profound as the comments already made. Your jolly band of subscribers appreciates your talents and hard work. And I am a proud member of that group!
Well done you guys! Good laugh, great music, beautiful scenery, and most importantly, Jacks Wags. Always a joy. Thankyou
Thanks!
When we visited Talisker Bay about 15 years ago during the May school holiday. We had a day trip to the Bay. It was so bright and sunny but quite a strong breeze, and the water from the waterfall was blowing over the top of the waterfall. Such bright colours and clear waters!
So glad to hear you know Nicola! I have been following her for over a year! I was just wondering if you know her, and boom! You mention her! She's a gem!
The archival detecting was very interesting. My husband who is 83 grew up digging Native American artifacts, which were donated to local museum. And he ans his Dad spent a lot of time metal detecting churches, fair grounds, schools etc.
It’s amazing what fragments of history you can discover 😊
What an awesome video!
You showed us so much and the promise of a few more adventures.
Not only that… Jack Spaniels got a ball he really treasures!
My great great grandfather came from there to Cape Breton in Nova Scotia during the Highland Clearances.
He was a John Beaton who’s son married a Mary Cameron.
Their son John Beaton was my grandfather. His wife passed in childbirth leaving at least five children who survived childhood. My mother was the oldest and raised her youngest brother with the help of her grandmother.
My great grandmother lived to 93 and wrote to me just before her passing with her blessings for my future.
What I’m getting to is, were there any Beatons with a son John among the families who lived there in Skye?
You did say many families from there went to Nova Scotia.
I watched Nicola White’s video today about her digging with you both and it included the cut down cod bottle.
So, I’ve had a lovely evening watching these two videos.
Next I’ll check SWFbeachlife where we pick up shells on the west coast of Florida.
That’s my escape from being snowed in in Ontario.
Did I express how much I enjoy your videos and arts?
Well, I do.
Ah, Willie, your intro to the search was quite moving. Thanks for the reminder of that dark period and the widespread impact.
The scenery is breathtaking I'm an arm chair vacationer. I loving all your adventures. Willie, well done on all the music!
I just came from seeing you guys on Nicola White's Channel! Wishing you luck and many years of love in the Skye Life!
Thanks so much Kathie!! Welcome to our wee part of the world 😊
I so enjoy the videos. I’ve learned so much about the landscape and history from these and Sarah’s. My Gran left Scotland when she was 8 for Canada in 1907, and she still had the Scottish brogue when I was a child. Today, when Jack Spaniels asked what everyone was “greetin “ about it took me way back to my childhood and made me smile. It went like this..wheesht now, and quit your greetin…….. before you get a bat in the lug. Lol. You didn’t mess with granny lol. I too also enjoy the music and look forward to Sundays.
You deserve to be creators on the rise. Superb content. Love Scotland and love you guys. Especially the Dug 👍🏼
I especially like the superb scenic shots.
Thanks Ian!!😊
I agree about being an up and coming Channel. Such diverse and interesting content presented by 3 interesting, charming and talented people. Jack is a person, isn't he 😂
He certainly thinks he is!!
Wow, you are growing in leaps and bounds. Not just your RUclips channel but in so many ways. Art, Music, and so many ways. Well done and cheers.
Creators on the rise - woohoo! Love watching your videos. Love your energy and creativity (and of course I love Jack too)
Accolades well deserved!! Thanks Willie and Sarah. Amazing video. Love the Jack wags!
Just such a well-rounded amazing couple. Really enjoying your vlogs.
Thank you so much! 😊
I've been to Astoria Oregon, site of the Goonies. Tried and failed to find the Goonies house, but later learned it's deliberately obscured to detract from fans. Oh well.---Loved seeing the tide pools, hope you show more of those.
Can't wait to see more of your beautiful island.
Seeing those empty homesteads breaks my heart. The area is just stunning and am not surprised that there was a village there.
I love your philosophy that it’s not a treasure hunt. It’s reuniting articles with the families that left them behind. Such a sad time in our history. Well done Willy.
Well deserved accolades to you both! You live in such a beautiful place!
Stuff 2 plastic bags (one to fit each foot) and a spare pair of socks in your backpacks. Put the bags on your feet before getting socks and boots wet and change into dry socks if the bags don't work well enough. Thanks for sharing the beauty of Skye. Hunting social history - a noble quest.
Jack Spaniels tail❣️🇨🇦🤗
My hubbys favourite whisky. Been there a long time ago.
I enjoyed this post. My husband is a MacDonald. His ancestors came over to Pictou, Nova Scotia,( New Scotland},Canada on the Ship Hector in 1773. We still live in the Pictou area. The town has a historic museum about the Ship Hector and has a replica ship which is presently under repair. We are hoping to come your way this fall. Something my husband has always wanted to do. Loving all the scenery of the Isle of Sky . Thank you! ps…love your accents👌
Congratulations on being "up & coming"!!! 🎉 Good to know that hard work pays off. 🥰
When I was a child we visited Aunt Sarah, we had to use stepping stones to get across the creek to her old house. There was no way to drive to that house. She also used the same tick with the gate (only it was an old rusty bucket filled with rocks). I wonder where she learned to do that? Jack always has a wonderful time. It is so beautiful there. Some places over there remind me of places here in Kentucky. It is no wonder to me why so many Scotch/Irish people settled here.
I hope the spirits of the displaced families lead you to some amazing finds.
Always enjoying and looking forward to your journey.
Thanks for sharing.
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Well-deserved congratulations on this accolade. Keep up the good work from this beautiful place!
Thank you Sue!! 😊
@@livingtheskyelife Please send some of that lovely, clean Skye air down to London! I'm so glad that life on Skye is coming together for both of you as moving from a city to such a rural area was a huge adjustment in many ways. Jack is having the life of his life and is such a star!
Right here..at25:32.. this is the guitar rift I love ❤️ the most..
Love the video. Jack Spaniels stole the show again.! Good luck with your building of the shed.
Had a springer growing up as a kid / younger to mid teen ; also was a solid plus 1 on Skye holidays ... Jack is a dippy delight ... takes me back n makes my soul ache (in a nice way ! )
Skye is absolutely stunning! Wherever you've taken us has been breathtakingly beautiful, also steeped in history. Thanks for sharing. ,😊🌼
Well deserved award ,you 3.I look forward to my weekly dose of peace, tranquility, good music and stunning scenery.Really interesting channel.Keep them coming.
Thank you Willie and Sarah, for this video. It was great beautiful country side. Looking forward to the next video.