Hi everyone! I’ve noticed a few comments about me sharing my emotions in the video and a few people going as far to call me a cry baby for not wanting to sleep in a tent. 😂 I have a lot of experience camping, I’ve travelled Japan by motorbike and only camped. I’ve camped at the top of mountain summits and in many different counties where there are bears and snakes. I’m actually fine with camping! Have you also seen my video where I stay in the cave? What I struggled with in this video was more the feeling of isolation and loneliness and the unknown of how long I would be there. A lot of travel I’ve done in my life has been with friends or part of a couple. I’m still adjusting to travelling alone. Most of the time it is great but there are also times it can feel hard, and this was one of them. I could have cut that part out of the video, and I almost did. But it’s ok to have emotions. We are all human after all and I’d prefer to be someone who feels things and has emotions than not. Thank you always for your support and I’m excited to share my next video which will be a world away from the isolation of St. Kilda! P.S. I also want to share that the workmen I spoke with invited me for tea, they were very kind. Also the NTS staff made sure I was ok and had enough food. The people on the island did look out for me!
@@ruthaisling sorry Ruth but you will always get the downers in life. Does matter what you do or say there will be the negative people. But I know you will rise above them and come out stronger. Love your videos
@@ruthaisling Ruth there are always people who just like to be negative or have an anonymous go , when online........... Don't give them your "head space" , their not worth it 💪👍😁
Ruth, please don't stop showing the truth of your experience. The reason I don't follow other vloggers is for this exact reason. They don't show the reality and they pretend like everything is perfect and this isn't real. It's so inspiring to see you experience something that would make most people quite emotional and to see you go through the whole range of the emotional experience is real and relatable. Don't let the bullies shut you down. They aren't your fans anyway.
As a big guy who's done his fair share of backwoods tent camping, I know those moments of "smacked reality" of a stranded situation, and it can hit you like a ton of bricks. Great job letting out the emotion, and then moving on to action with the tent relocation, and occupying some quality time in the store and such. That kind of momentum gets you out of tough spots. Cheers!
Totally agree - had the same thought ~ there are real studies that show that actively processing emotions talking about it [to us and later] really mitigates trauma while the reverse increases the risk of rough symptoms….
Kudos to your resilience. Don't be desponded by those who criticized your human emotions. They are sitting on a comfy sofa, with leg warmers and a cup of tea/coffee, not having ever experienced solitude in a tent on a lonely island with no idea of when the next boat is coming by. Carry on and Godspeed.
@@DogRoar-dq4ri You're probably being facetious, but here's what the OED has to say: A borrowing from Greek. Etymon: Greek κῦδος. _slang_ (originally University slang) and _colloquial_ < Greek κῦδος praise, renown. Additional sense (2006) Originally _U.S._ kudos to --: praise or credit to -- for an achievement; congratulations to
These two videos of St Kilda were amazing, I'm so glad I stumbled upon them! How DARE people call you a cry baby for having a few tears because you were stranded! That's incredibly rude and cold of them. Some people just live to be mean and nasty to others. They probably would never dare to do something like this, by themselves at that. I applaud and commend you- I would've been a bigger crybaby! Dont let those people bring you down. They've likely never done anything close to this. I absolutely enjoyed your videos and I'm glad I've found you on RUclips. You are a joy to watch! You go, girl! Proud of you!
@@ruthaisling of course!! I’m so happy to have found you on YT! You have one more fan in me! I love all your videos so far!! You have a spirit, vitality and passion in you that is rare today. If I ever get a chance to leave the states I truly hope I can connect with you! You are inspirational. 🖤
Isolation is not pleasant. You could have cut out the part that upset you , but you didn't. This brave move, gave reality to the vlog. Bringing an honesty that we have come to love and expect from your travel experiences. I'm sure I speak for many when I say, you just needed a big hug at that point. The line would have stretched to the Isle of Skye. All the best our intrepid friend. Jonny😎☯️🌱
@@ruthaisling hi, sorry, just not an easy one to sympathise with, tho' I can empathise with being at the mercy of bad weather and on a Scottish island.
@@ruthaisling I was the station structural welder for the vehicle maintenance facility. Went there from September to April. The winds were so crazy the c130 couldn't land or take off. So we were stuck. I have a video of us all getting blown over while trying to get on the C-17 to Christchurch haha. Had to sleep in a hole that I dug in the snow the first week. The station was well equipped tho. It was my first overseas contract.
Your emotions were soooo natural. That situation was hella rough. Alone, unable to talk to your loved ones, not sure when the boat is coming back, iffy weather,and in a place you’ve never been before. Even the toughest people would feel some anxiety. You did great. Never feel ashamed for taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zones. And THANK YOU for this beautiful video:) St Kilda is fascinating and gorgeous ❤️
I've been watching a lot of RUclips vids on StKilda. Yours is without a doubt the best I've seen. You took the time to show us the "ins & outs" of island life, and in particular, explained the structures, which gave us a great understanding of life on the island. I'm definitely getting Tom Steels book to further learn about the sociaty of the Islanders. Thank you so much Ruth. Don't let the "haters" get you down. Nice to see a "RUclipsr" not running to a script. Go you good thing!! Regards from NSW Australia.
One of my favourite quotes There was storm which hit the Scottish islands and the interviewer on Radio 4 said, "how fast strong was the wind?" Person on the island. “I do not know the measuring device was rated to work up to 150mph - but it has been blown away”.
You are such a beautiful story teller! This is so meditative! I feel for the residents who had to leave their home, their way of life which seems to have been so intricately woven into this island. It must have been gut wrenching to pack up and say their goodbyes to their land and everything they loved about it. I can't help how their last meal in the island was, their last sunset and their last morning. That some of them have chosen to come back to be buried there shows how much they probably missed it. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I’m loving the mouse. Glad I found your channel. I’m a retired Yank from Arizona. I’m a bit of an Anglophile and love the culture, history, and culture of Scotland. Thank you!
Ruth, you are such a girl. It's wonderful and beautiful. I raised three lovely daughters; the youngest is your age, and she is very much like you, it seems. Yours is the only 'travel' type channel I watch (with the exception of an English 'Narrow boat' channel (The Mindful Narrowboat") with a woman and her golden dog.) Your adventures appear to be heartfelt and brutally honest. I love and appreciate that. Thank you. BTW, last week I bought a bottle of "The Glenlivet 12" to sip on while I follow your adventures; if the mood strikes me. Be safe, be happy. Continue bringing joy to others.
I think you really bring it home regarding how we are dependent on so many things. Just a few deprivations and we feel lost. But sometimes after such experiences we realize that in retrospect they had their moments! Who will forget your mouse? It is up there with Robbie Burns' one. :-). I love your vlogs as you come across as warm and sympathetic as well as being a marvellous narrator. What a great way to pass nearly 18 mins on a Sunday evening. Thank you so much!!
Had you knocked on the door of the base, you would have been well looked after. But you have persevered on your own. That’s very impressive. Thank you I enjoy your channel. Sleep well.
Adventure without adversity is sooner forgotten, and, therefore, is not carried as close to the heart. The good bits become much sweeter and far more memorable when all does not go to plan. Although, I am glad you did not have to manage a true standing like those two fellas stuck on the seamounts for a winter! However, there is something precious in experiencing a little existential loneliness. We control very little, really, and we are are utterly dependent on both the natural world and many other people to make it through life reasonably well, including those who procured the raw goods and made what we use, who grew our food, drove the trucks, piloted the boats, produced the fuels, administered and staffed the services and stores - and on and on. Your distress touched on a part of the universal human condition but not felt deeply when most things are going smoothly. It's good to visit the larger truth of being one solitary person on this earth - for whatever that means to you. I hope that was enriching ultimately, and not just remembered as a moment of being briefly overcome about that day and that one situation.
Ruth I felt so bad for you when you were crying You kept your chin up and found a way to make the best of your situation A very memorable trip and experience for you 😊
Hello Ruth. Loved this video. You were wise to move your tent; it took me back to when I did the same thing in Montana. I was tent camping near a large field/prairie and the wind was relentless. About 10 at night I noticed many RVs moving their positions so I copied them. It was a great decision and I slept very well. Glad you had a happy ending, and a memorable stay.
At 3:45 i just want to give you a big hug, and tell you that everything would be alright. Suppose things like this do happen, luckily you had enough food. But you have shown us that things aren’t always sunshine and easy camping. Keep smiling. ❤⛺️🌹
Ruth, you should have went into the main pier house (next to the Kirk). There's a computer and kitchen ( and duty nurse) there and I'm sure you would be made welcome from the guys. It's not so romantic actually living in the island. I did a month around for 3 years and always found it a difficult (but fascinating) stint especially in winter. Great for kayaking. Glad you made it back safely.
Awhhh Lovie, yes I would be in a panic for sure. Almost a claustrophobic feeling. Especially being alone. It would be a giggle if you had a friend with you. You are very brave and have amazing courage. Hats off to you! - British Gal living in Washington USA.
Glad you’re ok Ruth- I didn’t like seeing you cry but you made it through❤️ The life of an adventurer can sometimes be scary🥰 Be safe and well dear girl 🏴🏴
I totally get the slight panic you felt when you found out you weren’t leaving as scheduled. If you were in a building, it would have made a big difference I think. But that flimsy tent! Makes me think of the story you told about those men stranded on that other island. How they must have felt seeing their home, with no way to get there. The people that lived there must have been very tough and resilient. This is my first time watching your videos. Looking forward to checking out your other adventures. I’m from USA, Pennsylvania, by the way. Always been interested in Scotland life.
i recently discovered your channel Ruth. I was lucky to grow up on the Isle of Lewis and have visited several of the islands you feature in your content, including Hirta and Boreray, which was quite a privilege. You videos are absolutely stunning and take me back to so many places and to so many places as yet unvisited. They DO have a chef in the tracking station, by the way!
I think people back in the day without our modern comforts were a lot more hardy. And those things we take for granted are difficult to give up. But then, the people who lived on Hirta were a community, they weren't alone with their troubles. And it's not like they weren't human and didn't have emotions about difficult conditions and times. You're a total champion for camping out there alone in a harsh weather with no other choice, even though I'm sure if you had a serious emergency the military people would help a camper out.
How fabulous to see St Kilda again and share in your highs and lows Ruth. I just wanted to give you a hug and reassure you when all seemed to be going wrong, but your sense of humour and imagination will get you through anything! We signed the book there in 2013 after sailing over with our two, then young children. What an adventure it felt like. We revisited in 2023 and will, no doubt, be back! In the mean time, your videos brighten our winter evenings. Can't thank you enough ❤
Great video Ruth. Thanks I really enjoyed watching your video, for all your tips and sharing your experience.on st kilda. I’m so glad to hear the boats returned and you got back to Skye and weren’t stranded for too long. What an amazing experience for you and glad you got to do the walk too before you left. I hope to visit this stunning place later this year as it’s been on my wish list to do for many years now. Thanks again 🤩🙌
Glad you made it through the extra night.Was worth it in the end.That scenereey from the ferry of those islands was spectacular. I would have spent the night in the library if it was me. Really enjoyed it Ruth.Regards from Malta ❤❤
Love it. The adventure that you had is priceless. It’s ok to have emotions. Just remember you’re in control of them and take charge of them. This would be such a grand challenge that you forever remember. Remember to figure out the problem and find the solution and make the best of it. I’m more than sure if worse case scenario the people in the building would have brought you in. Be strong and enjoy the adventures.
This is my most favorite video from you by far! I have watched this 2 times already and just wish I had a tent beside yours and a bottle of Dewars to pass the stressful time. The emotion, stress, survival, and endurance was just invigorating. Thank you for sharing this wild journey! What a story to tell. All the best. 😀
Sad and happy for you all-together! Your video reminded me of my first ever camping trip to Scotland on Bonfire Night about a hundred years ago! 2 students, a new tent and a Lambretta. We hardly slept but when we did finally wake, the tent had collapsed under 2 feet of snow! I remember thinking never again - and never did, again! Instead, I watch your trips instead and drink Laphroaig, eat haggis and stuff myself with shortbread and caramel wafers! Far better than being outside! Thanks... and glad you're finally ok.
Visited St. Kilda July 2018 thoroughly enjoyed the day trip arranged through GoStKilda. I'm so sorry Ruth the weather can be unpredictable, put me off camping there. I'll never ever forget the experience it was more than three decades to turn a dream into reality. Skye is absolute bliss! Lovely video Ruth, sad seeing you cry no wonder the wind alone was blustery, I would have cried too! Glad you made it back to the mainland, it does make you think how on earth the original islanders survived.🙏👏👏👏👏👏❤♥♥
Well done you! You put your tent pointing upwind like a true sailor heaving-to. Sorry to see you having a bit of a greet. At least, you didnae have seabirds tae eat.
Awe Ruth, I've seen you in worse places that haven't phased you but as you say, you were in control then. I am a bit surprised as others have said that you weren't offered a bed somewhere, reckon you should have bedded down in the museum! Really loved these videos, I think Steve has tried to get to St Kilda & failed so far, you beat him! I'm currently evicting mice from my house 😉🐁
After stumbling across the bothy video, i subscribed because I was impressed. Scotland is very special to me and I visit every year in my van if I can. I've spent months in total, exploring the furthest corners but, although I've been to the Outer Hebrides twice, I've yet to visit St Kilda. Thanks for making the video. It's a genuinely well made documentary. Keep making them. If I can't make it up there, I can visit vicariously through your journals. They're great. And leave in the emotional bits. Half of the people criticising probably never leave their couch! Bravo, I say. 👌
I think it's amazing that St. Kilda gave you some firsthand experience on what life was like for it's residents and maybe even some incite into what it must have been like for those first colonists who came there and established St. Kilda. Great series you've got going on and thank you so much for sharing. Glad you made it through it all okay.
Sometimes the pressures pile on at once and things look a bit bleak. It’s funny how something can take on a bigger dimension simply for being unexpected! But a good cry is cathartic and you find your bearings, get your balance, and carry on better than before. And what felt like a heavy weight becomes just another adventure for your diary. You’re as beautiful as the land you are sharing with us, Ruth. God bless. 😊
Have to say Ms. that I don't understand why every one of your videos don't have 1 million views minimum! Love your commentary and video editing is very good IMO. Anyways, I am a retired USAF pilot. I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath from 1985 -1989. My first operational tour as a freshly trained pilot for the USAF. , so to speak. it was a fabulous first tour and I have so many fond memories. I am now retired, 2 careers one with USAF and one with United Airlines. Now in retirement but I plan on returning to the UK in the next year or so. at a ripe old age of 66! I left that assignment for my next USAF adventure in 1989. Cheers!
Hey sweetie, George from Buffalo New York. I spent 3 1/2 weeks in Sudan Darfur area helping out the orphans whose parents were killed. I stayed in the tent just like that and some of the days got 130°. Try heat I can do it you can do it. I'm on 70 now, keep up the good work your new friend George
Well done for helping the orphans,it’s so close to my heart,I can well imagine the amount of heartfelt hugs they must need,from now on they will be in my prayers 💕
The people calling you a cry-baby likely would not last as long as you did on St. Kilda. Had the pleasure of sailing by on the way to Iceland a few years ago. Been intrigued about it since then. Thank you for being brave enough to film this video. Definitely going to check out the book recommendation. Greetings from the Great White North 🇨🇦
Thx again Ruth My son and myself always enjoy your videos/vlogs You are a star. I travelled a lot in the 90's and 2000's and occassionaly i have burst into tears when things get tough....but you rebuild the next day......and that is what shows a persons true strenght. Best Regards from Gavin and Ben in Collioure South of France PS: I slept in a toilet block once when my tent dissapeared in a violent storm on a beach in Belgium It wasn't that bad in the toilet block 😂
What an incredible place and thank you for being honest that you had a tough time, it is good to see that travelling isn’t always sunshine and photo-worthy views. I think although it was tough in the moment, you will look back on this as an amazing adventure ❤
A sturdy toilet block is always a good option if desperate.. I've sheltered in toilets in the past, being protected from the weather for the night outweighed thoughts of the unsanitary conditions.. sometimes travel can become unexpectedly intrepid.. 😅
I just finished the video before this one. Some of my ancestors are from Scotland and Ireland on my mother’s side and full on English on my dad’s. I thoroughly enjoy videos such as yours. I doubt I will ever be able to go the UK and neighboring countries. Anyway, I certainly enjoy these travel videos. I love your accent! I’m a city girl from Texas!
Ruth your very brave and I'm proud of you thanks for sharing all your videos with us all on here 😊you've definitely seen and done a lot especially in bonnie Scotland 😊 stay safe and blessed
Camped for 5 days on st. Kilda, Particularly this time of year you're playing lottery with the weather but as you were probably advised by the boat charter that you could be there for a while depending. Sue the ranger would have seen you ok and the manse is always an option to sleep in. The guys in Qinetic have a fully catered kitchen, full sky package , the lot! You can get a phone signal half way up the tarmac road, I even managed to watch the football from up there. Not good to see you upset, I'm sure when you're home you'll look back at it as an adventure. I managed to swim in the bay and see all 4 corners of the island. Truly unforgettable.
Hi Ruth thanks for this video, great to see you finally got off the island safely. Thanks for the history of this island,although sadly I must admit that I hadn’t heard of this place before. 👍👍👍
So glad it was a great experience in the end. When you cried, I did feel guilty about saying it was cool you were stranded, but that was just because I knew your next vid would be rewarding, and knew you could handle it.
Amazing video Ruth. You reminded me of one of my team who was stuck on St.Kilda following his working in the military accommodation. He had to make a flight to Greece and was stuck there for me 4 additional days. My brother also got stuck and was dropped off at The Kyle of Lochalsh by the Norwegian navy. I'd love to go, but I witnessed 7 lost days of two individuals due to weather.
Ruth. That was engrossing. Glad you took extra food. The weather in natures hands, you just never know. Your adventures are awesome. All the best. Mike
As a hiker you need a compass, but with a smartphone it will have a compass. Winds at St. Kilda are generally southwesterly, so ideally you needed to ascertain this direction and point your tent end opposite the entrance into this direction. Personally seeing the wind still hitting the side of the tent, I would have lined it up adjacent to the large wall pointing to the right as it stands now.
Very interesting and beautiful. Both of your videos were! People cry from stress as well as for other reasons. You don't have to explain yourself to anyone. :) The few times I've stayed on an island for a few days, with decent accommodation, I wanted to get off within the hour. I think it was due to feeling out of control. Happily, that feeling faded quickly and I enjoyed my stays. Again, thanks for sharing your experiences.
A well planned adventure with a little unexpected challenge. You handled it well and took advantage of the opportunity to learn even more about the island. Reading the guest book and the other book you mentioned is a plus I’m sure. Glad you’re safe, and looking forward to the next adventure you share, even if it doesn’t have a “part 2”. 😃👍
Lovely video again Ruth, you'll look back on your experience one day with great affection. Some tent pitching advice for you just in case you have to do it again. The angle of your tent on the second pitch was better not just because of the protection of the wall but also because before you were pitched side on to the wind. Always pitch a tent with the door facing downwind, they're designed that way to be at their best. A quick way to check the wind direction when setting up the tent is to grab a bunch of grass and drop it at arms length. You may need to do it a couple of times to make sure of its direction.
Excellent video Ruth you have such fortitude and a great ability to roll with whatever situation you find yourself in. Glad to see that you finally got off the island successfully. Thanks again for sharing, you really seem like a lovely person.
Hi Ruth it’s only me - I hope you’re okay and keeping well and that you’ve had a good week - I’ve been so looking forward to this Vlog/video. I always enjoy your channel and I can’t wait to settle down and watch this - the night staff got me up this morning but before that I was looking up the weather and it was only 4° down here in Surrey - hope you have a good week - sending loads of love and hugs as always ~ Xxx Xxx
After your last video I searched a second hand book site I use a lot and there were 64 books about St Kilda. It's amazing that over the years there's been so much interest in the island for such a large number of books to have been published.
I like the fact that you show emotions and it makes it more real for the rest of us who have never been tent camping and yes, I saw your video about sleeping in the cave. I thought you were very brave to do that. I would never sleep in a cave next to the ocean because I would be afraid of a rogue wave that would come in and trap me inside or drowned me so I think you should become commended for your bravery. It was a very interesting video.
Hey 👋 Ruth How are you, hope all is good with you. Yeah, St.Kilda , wild , beautiful but tinged with sad memories for the families that once called it home. Just happy you never went airborne with that wind 😂🤣. Till the next, take care. 🏴👋👍😁👍🃏
sorry Chick, i mean Ruth, i just saw this but i have to rush for work, will be thinking of this all day till i get home and can catch up..... i couldn't leave without knowing how your camp went i have camped in a lot of wind, your tent held up well in the end you did good and thank goodness for instant oats !
Thanks for being honest and showing the reality of these kinds of trips. The videos wouldn’t be a true reflection otherwise. It’s not always bright and breezy in life, sometimes it’s harder than we expect and that’s when our limit’s are truly tested. X
Just a word to say that Naturehike make good tents. Your tent - the Cloud Up 2 is quite popular with bikers because of its weight. However, the design of the tent poles, ( similar to other brands) means there is really no side reinforcement. Also being inner pitch first, in heavy wind and rain, it is extremely challenging. You need to pitch the rear into the wind, but the tent will still deform in heavy winds. I dont understand why you have no guy ropes for stability. Sell it and buy Naturehike's Cloud Peak 2 which is an all in one pitch geodesic design tent that would have been grand in Kilda. You did very well. Thank you for making the trip on our behalf 👍👍
Thank you for your suggestion. I really want to get a very lightweight tent that I can carry with me on overnight hikes. For example if I a bothy is full I can set up the tent outside. I feel this nature hike one is quite bulky in my bag and also heavier than I would like! I’m going to invest in a better tent for next year!
Bless you Ruth, you are a star and make fabulous clips which we all really enjoy and we cheer you onwards, take no notice of haters they feel obliged to spread it about
Very much enjoyed this travelogue! St. Kilda has been a dream destination of mine and Ruth made the experience come alive, including refreshing honesty about mishaps and vulnerability. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to look up her other travel videos. Happy trails, Ruth!
Ruth! Sleep in the little store. So sorry this happened to you; take it as a learning lesson and next time, bring more food; invest in a better tent or just reserve a secure cabin on your next, wonderful adventure! Life's challenges make us stronger! God bless!!
All ways very pleasant to watch, so if you only have one option and money is tight for most people buy some cord or string take it with with you fasten it to rocks but don't forget to put the rocks back where they came from (always leave the area as you found it) thankyou.
Hi Ruth! Found your channel today while scrolling you tube and its worth watching. You did a brave decision to stay here but be careful , a day trip is better at such place. take care
Yes we got stuck for 6 days in June 2019, and were eventually taken off in a RIB. Sue and co were most helpful-weather so awful they let us use the feather store eventually. They let us have some food from their emergency basket-much appreciated Pasta and tuna fish, as a change from my large supply of dehydrated food. And one of the working party donated some much loved ginger biscuits. Read every card in the museum, and enjoyed the heaters in there. It’s a lovely place, but no harm can occur.
If the weather was realllllyyyy bad, could you go into the free shop to sit/be comfortable/safe? Is there a place to recharge your electronics? Good equipment and clothes are expensive but are so important in a situation like this-you'll figure it out from this experience & make changes for the future & it'll be okay!❤ Here's a huge hug! PS: you were brave to post how you really feel & what you experienced! We all have days where we feel like you did, all of us! ❤🤗
Found your videos on youTube. They are simply delightful! We love everything Scotland. Thought it would take 20 years to see everything we were interested in. But seeing your videos it clearly would take a lifetime. Don't change a thing. The way you do your videos is great! Your commentary adds to the experience. Your delight in the simple things as well as the majesty of Scotland is shared by us. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.
Splendid videos. I admire your sense of adventure. As someone who has camped all over North America in weather ranging from torrential rain and violent thunderstorms to steady winds exceeding 60 kmh, I hope that you learned an important lesson: Always carry extra rope. Five or 10 meters of paracord can make a huge difference in stabilizing a tent. It takes up little space in your pack and weighs next to nothing.
I just found your channel and I love it….thank you. St. Kilda reminds me so much of Inishbofin, Ireland where my grandmother grew up. I can’t wait to watch your other videos.
Hi everyone! I’ve noticed a few comments about me sharing my emotions in the video and a few people going as far to call me a cry baby for not wanting to sleep in a tent. 😂
I have a lot of experience camping, I’ve travelled Japan by motorbike and only camped. I’ve camped at the top of mountain summits and in many different counties where there are bears and snakes. I’m actually fine with camping! Have you also seen my video where I stay in the cave?
What I struggled with in this video was more the feeling of isolation and loneliness and the unknown of how long I would be there. A lot of travel I’ve done in my life has been with friends or part of a couple. I’m still adjusting to travelling alone. Most of the time it is great but there are also times it can feel hard, and this was one of them.
I could have cut that part out of the video, and I almost did. But it’s ok to have emotions. We are all human after all and I’d prefer to be someone who feels things and has emotions than not.
Thank you always for your support and I’m excited to share my next video which will be a world away from the isolation of St. Kilda!
P.S. I also want to share that the workmen I spoke with invited me for tea, they were very kind. Also the NTS staff made sure I was ok and had enough food. The people on the island did look out for me!
I would have had a wee bubble too. 😭😂💛✌️
@@ruthaisling sorry Ruth but you will always get the downers in life. Does matter what you do or say there will be the negative people. But I know you will rise above them and come out stronger. Love your videos
@@lizziandlewy8803 I would have been sobbing uncontrollably. Thank goodness for strong women like Ruth who can admit to feeling emotional.
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Ruth there are always people who just like to be negative or have an anonymous go , when online...........
Don't give them your "head space" , their not worth it 💪👍😁
Ruth, please don't stop showing the truth of your experience. The reason I don't follow other vloggers is for this exact reason. They don't show the reality and they pretend like everything is perfect and this isn't real. It's so inspiring to see you experience something that would make most people quite emotional and to see you go through the whole range of the emotional experience is real and relatable. Don't let the bullies shut you down. They aren't your fans anyway.
As a big guy who's done his fair share of backwoods tent camping, I know those moments of "smacked reality" of a stranded situation, and it can hit you like a ton of bricks.
Great job letting out the emotion, and then moving on to action with the tent relocation, and occupying some quality time in the store and such.
That kind of momentum gets you out of tough spots. Cheers!
Totally agree - had the same thought ~ there are real studies that show that actively processing emotions talking about it [to us and later] really mitigates trauma while the reverse increases the risk of rough symptoms….
Well said!
Kudos to your resilience. Don't be desponded by those who criticized your human emotions. They are sitting on a comfy sofa, with leg warmers and a cup of tea/coffee, not having ever experienced solitude in a tent on a lonely island with no idea of when the next boat is coming by. Carry on and Godspeed.
What is a kudo? Sounds Japanese?
@@DogRoar-dq4ri You're probably being facetious, but here's what the OED has to say:
A borrowing from Greek.
Etymon: Greek κῦδος.
_slang_ (originally University slang) and _colloquial_
< Greek κῦδος praise, renown.
Additional sense (2006)
Originally _U.S._ kudos to --: praise or credit to -- for an achievement; congratulations to
These two videos of St Kilda were amazing, I'm so glad I stumbled upon them! How DARE people call you a cry baby for having a few tears because you were stranded! That's incredibly rude and cold of them. Some people just live to be mean and nasty to others. They probably would never dare to do something like this, by themselves at that. I applaud and commend you- I would've been a bigger crybaby! Dont let those people bring you down. They've likely never done anything close to this. I absolutely enjoyed your videos and I'm glad I've found you on RUclips. You are a joy to watch! You go, girl! Proud of you!
Thanks for your lovely comment!
@@ruthaisling of course!! I’m so happy to have found you on YT! You have one more fan in me! I love all your videos so far!! You have a spirit, vitality and passion in you that is rare today. If I ever get a chance to leave the states I truly hope I can connect with you! You are inspirational. 🖤
Isolation is not pleasant. You could have cut out the part that upset you , but you didn't. This brave move, gave reality to the vlog. Bringing an honesty that we have come to love and expect from your travel experiences.
I'm sure I speak for many when I say, you just needed a big hug at that point. The line would have stretched to the Isle of Skye.
All the best our intrepid friend. Jonny😎☯️🌱
She wasn't isolated, there's loads of folk about - she's wasn't prepared for a remote island in the northern Atlantic.
Thanks Jonathan!
@@ruthaisling hi, sorry, just not an easy one to sympathise with, tho' I can empathise with being at the mercy of bad weather and on a Scottish island.
@@saintuk70 the weather can change so fast in Scotland. I always pack my raincoat even if no rain is forecast haha
isolated in a gift shop full of merchandise... sucker
I got stuck for 3 extra weeks at mcmurdo station in antarctica...even one day is like an eternity when youre done and ready to go
That would seem like an eternity.
Wow an extra three weeks! What were you doing there?
That would be my dream lol
@@ruthaisling I was the station structural welder for the vehicle maintenance facility. Went there from September to April. The winds were so crazy the c130 couldn't land or take off. So we were stuck. I have a video of us all getting blown over while trying to get on the C-17 to Christchurch haha. Had to sleep in a hole that I dug in the snow the first week. The station was well equipped tho. It was my first overseas contract.
You’re cracking me up! “It looks like they have a chef” 😂😂😂
It really did 😂
Your emotions were soooo natural. That situation was hella rough. Alone, unable to talk to your loved ones, not sure when the boat is coming back, iffy weather,and in a place you’ve never been before. Even the toughest people would feel some anxiety. You did great. Never feel ashamed for taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zones. And THANK YOU for this beautiful video:) St Kilda is fascinating and gorgeous ❤️
I've been watching a lot of RUclips vids on StKilda. Yours is without a doubt the best I've seen. You took the time to show us the "ins & outs" of island life, and in particular, explained the structures, which gave us a great understanding of life on the island. I'm definitely getting Tom Steels book to further learn about the sociaty of the Islanders. Thank you so much Ruth. Don't let the "haters" get you down. Nice to see a "RUclipsr" not running to a script. Go you good thing!! Regards from NSW Australia.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I just need a thick skin!
One of my favourite quotes
There was storm which hit the Scottish islands and the interviewer on Radio 4 said, "how fast strong was the wind?"
Person on the island. “I do not know the measuring device was rated to work up to 150mph - but it has been blown away”.
Ruth, sleep inside the museum!
Great adventure! We are experiencing it with you dear, Scottish Sis!!
Blessings
You are such a beautiful story teller! This is so meditative! I feel for the residents who had to leave their home, their way of life which seems to have been so intricately woven into this island. It must have been gut wrenching to pack up and say their goodbyes to their land and everything they loved about it. I can't help how their last meal in the island was, their last sunset and their last morning. That some of them have chosen to come back to be buried there shows how much they probably missed it. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I’m loving the mouse. Glad I found your channel. I’m a retired Yank from Arizona. I’m a bit of an Anglophile and love the culture, history, and culture of Scotland. Thank you!
Welcome to the channel!
we need to name that mouse , a true survivor........................................ !!
Ruth, you are such a girl. It's wonderful and beautiful. I raised three lovely daughters; the youngest is your age, and she is very much like you, it seems. Yours is the only 'travel' type channel I watch (with the exception of an English 'Narrow boat' channel (The Mindful Narrowboat") with a woman and her golden dog.) Your adventures appear to be heartfelt and brutally honest. I love and appreciate that. Thank you. BTW, last week I bought a bottle of "The Glenlivet 12" to sip on while I follow your adventures; if the mood strikes me. Be safe, be happy. Continue bringing joy to others.
I watch the Mindful Narrow Boat channel myself along with Betty on a Boat.
Me too,I watch mindful narrowboat,she’s also amazing 💕
So sorry to see you distressed, but so honest of you to film it for all to see.
@@brianhilsden2880 She’s much braver than I would be. I would have barricaded myself in the museum and refused to come out until the boat had arrived.
Thank you for your lovely comments and great whisky choice, I hope you enjoy it! 🥃
I think you really bring it home regarding how we are dependent on so many things. Just a few deprivations and we feel lost. But sometimes after such experiences we realize that in retrospect they had their moments! Who will forget your mouse? It is up there with Robbie Burns' one. :-). I love your vlogs as you come across as warm and sympathetic as well as being a marvellous narrator. What a great way to pass nearly 18 mins on a Sunday evening. Thank you so much!!
Had you knocked on the door of the base, you would have been well looked after.
But you have persevered on your own. That’s very impressive. Thank you I enjoy your channel. Sleep well.
@@crosspeanyea she surely would have been 😊
Adventure without adversity is sooner forgotten, and, therefore, is not carried as close to the heart. The good bits become much sweeter and far more memorable when all does not go to plan. Although, I am glad you did not have to manage a true standing like those two fellas stuck on the seamounts for a winter! However, there is something precious in experiencing a little existential loneliness. We control very little, really, and we are are utterly dependent on both the natural world and many other people to make it through life reasonably well, including those who procured the raw goods and made what we use, who grew our food, drove the trucks, piloted the boats, produced the fuels, administered and staffed the services and stores - and on and on. Your distress touched on a part of the universal human condition but not felt deeply when most things are going smoothly. It's good to visit the larger truth of being one solitary person on this earth - for whatever that means to you. I hope that was enriching ultimately, and not just remembered as a moment of being briefly overcome about that day and that one situation.
Ruth I felt so bad for you when you were crying
You kept your chin up and found a way to make the best of your situation
A very memorable trip and experience for you 😊
I trip I’ll never forget!
@@ruthaisling Where next Ruth?
Why not treat yourself to the luxury cottages on the Isle of Rona?
I wanted to suggest that you sleep in the museum...if it's not locked and leave early...
Hello Ruth. Loved this video. You were wise to move your tent; it took me back to when I did the same thing in Montana. I was tent camping near a large field/prairie and the wind was relentless. About 10 at night I noticed many RVs moving their positions so I copied them. It was a great decision and I slept very well. Glad you had a happy ending, and a memorable stay.
I bet the mouse was pleased the boat was delayed ... 🐭👍
You could eat the mouse if you were there too long.
@@millipedic In Italian that's a put-down.
Luckily I never saw the mouse again after I moved the tent 😂
@@ruthaisling His bad luck. lol
@@ruthaisling Every time I saw a photo of that mouse it looked bigger and bigger…
listening to the sounds of the rain on the tent sounds so cozy, mouse to keep you company, plenty of food, great time!
At 3:45 i just want to give you a big hug, and tell you that everything would be alright. Suppose things like this do happen, luckily you had enough food. But you have shown us that things aren’t always sunshine and easy camping. Keep smiling. ❤⛺️🌹
Thank you so much 😊
@@ruthaisling your welcome. It’s not nice being alone in a strange place, not knowing whats happening. I’m just glad you’re ok.
Ruth, you should have went into the main pier house (next to the Kirk). There's a computer and kitchen ( and duty nurse) there and I'm sure you would be made welcome from the guys.
It's not so romantic actually living in the island. I did a month around for 3 years and always found it a difficult (but fascinating) stint especially in winter. Great for kayaking. Glad you
made it back safely.
Awhhh Lovie, yes I would be in a panic for sure. Almost a claustrophobic feeling. Especially being alone. It would be a giggle if you had a friend with you. You are very brave and have amazing courage. Hats off to you!
- British Gal living in Washington USA.
Glad you’re ok Ruth- I didn’t like seeing you cry but you made it through❤️ The life of an adventurer can sometimes be scary🥰 Be safe and well dear girl 🏴🏴
Thank you. Looking back, I’m really glad I went!
I totally get the slight panic you felt when you found out you weren’t leaving as scheduled. If you were in a building, it would have made a big difference I think. But that flimsy tent! Makes me think of the story you told about those men stranded on that other island. How they must have felt seeing their home, with no way to get there. The people that lived there must have been very tough and resilient. This is my first time watching your videos. Looking forward to checking out your other adventures. I’m from USA, Pennsylvania, by the way. Always been interested in Scotland life.
i recently discovered your channel Ruth.
I was lucky to grow up on the Isle of Lewis and have visited several of the islands you feature in your content, including Hirta and Boreray, which was quite a privilege.
You videos are absolutely stunning and take me back to so many places and to so many places as yet unvisited.
They DO have a chef in the tracking station, by the way!
Yes, I had a meal there back March.
Glad your safe, great video as always.
Thanks Duncan!
I don`t like seeing you upset Ruth, loved the content as always!!
It was short lived! It was just the feeling of the unknown I think!
I think people back in the day without our modern comforts were a lot more hardy. And those things we take for granted are difficult to give up. But then, the people who lived on Hirta were a community, they weren't alone with their troubles. And it's not like they weren't human and didn't have emotions about difficult conditions and times. You're a total champion for camping out there alone in a harsh weather with no other choice, even though I'm sure if you had a serious emergency the military people would help a camper out.
How fabulous to see St Kilda again and share in your highs and lows Ruth. I just wanted to give you a hug and reassure you when all seemed to be going wrong, but your sense of humour and imagination will get you through anything! We signed the book there in 2013 after sailing over with our two, then young children. What an adventure it felt like. We revisited in 2023 and will, no doubt, be back! In the mean time, your videos brighten our winter evenings. Can't thank you enough ❤
I’m so surprised the other islanders didn’t invite you to their cottages to help you they must’ve known you were there ❤
I bet they assumed that she would do what I would in that weather and bed down in the museum! That would have been fine and dry!
@@shetlandsheep3081 I would have bedded down there too, read a good book and stay dry.
Think it was workmen in the other cottages she said?
I'm amazed she didn't have at least 30 invitations. (Maybe they are gay?)
I would had asked around or stay at the museum
You are a trooper! So brave. Don’t let it deter you from further adventures. Big hug 🫶🏼
Great video Ruth. Thanks I really enjoyed watching your video, for all your tips and sharing your experience.on st kilda. I’m so glad to hear the boats returned and you got back to Skye and weren’t stranded for too long. What an amazing experience for you and glad you got to do the walk too before you left. I hope to visit this stunning place later this year as it’s been on my wish list to do for many years now. Thanks again 🤩🙌
Glad you made it through the extra night.Was worth it in the end.That scenereey from the ferry of those islands was spectacular. I would have spent the night in the library if it was me. Really enjoyed it Ruth.Regards from Malta ❤❤
Love it. The adventure that you had is priceless. It’s ok to have emotions. Just remember you’re in control of them and take charge of them. This would be such a grand challenge that you forever remember. Remember to figure out the problem and find the solution and make the best of it. I’m more than sure if worse case scenario the people in the building would have brought you in.
Be strong and enjoy the adventures.
This is my most favorite video from you by far! I have watched this 2 times already and just wish I had a tent beside yours and a bottle of Dewars to pass the stressful time. The emotion, stress, survival, and endurance was just invigorating. Thank you for sharing this wild journey! What a story to tell. All the best. 😀
It would have been great to have someone else camping too!
Sad and happy for you all-together! Your video reminded me of my first ever camping trip to Scotland on Bonfire Night about a hundred years ago! 2 students, a new tent and a Lambretta. We hardly slept but when we did finally wake, the tent had collapsed under 2 feet of snow! I remember thinking never again - and never did, again! Instead, I watch your trips instead and drink Laphroaig, eat haggis and stuff myself with shortbread and caramel wafers! Far better than being outside! Thanks... and glad you're finally ok.
Thank you 🙏
Visited St. Kilda July 2018 thoroughly enjoyed the day trip arranged through GoStKilda. I'm so sorry Ruth the weather can be unpredictable, put me off camping there. I'll never ever forget the experience it was more than three decades to turn a dream into reality. Skye is absolute bliss! Lovely video Ruth, sad seeing you cry no wonder the wind alone was blustery, I would have cried too! Glad you made it back to the mainland, it does make you think how on earth the original islanders survived.🙏👏👏👏👏👏❤♥♥
Well done you! You put your tent pointing upwind like a true sailor heaving-to.
Sorry to see you having a bit of a greet. At least, you didnae have seabirds tae eat.
I think you are fabulous traveling so much on your own. Hiking solo into unknown paths, caves and castles. You have my great admiration.
Wow, thank you!
Awe Ruth, I've seen you in worse places that haven't phased you but as you say, you were in control then. I am a bit surprised as others have said that you weren't offered a bed somewhere, reckon you should have bedded down in the museum! Really loved these videos, I think Steve has tried to get to St Kilda & failed so far, you beat him! I'm currently evicting mice from my house 😉🐁
You have been extremely lucky so far. Now you have this experience under your belt. You know you can do it.
After stumbling across the bothy video, i subscribed because I was impressed. Scotland is very special to me and I visit every year in my van if I can. I've spent months in total, exploring the furthest corners but, although I've been to the Outer Hebrides twice, I've yet to visit St Kilda. Thanks for making the video. It's a genuinely well made documentary.
Keep making them. If I can't make it up there, I can visit vicariously through your journals. They're great. And leave in the emotional bits. Half of the people criticising probably never leave their couch!
Bravo, I say. 👌
So glad you got to St. Kilda... and really glad you got off. You are such a trooper Ruth!
Thanks Jeffrey, I’m glad I visited!
I think it's amazing that St. Kilda gave you some firsthand experience on what life was like for it's residents and maybe even some incite into what it must have been like for those first colonists who came there and established St. Kilda.
Great series you've got going on and thank you so much for sharing. Glad you made it through it all okay.
Sometimes the pressures pile on at once and things look a bit bleak. It’s funny how something can take on a bigger dimension simply for being unexpected! But a good cry is cathartic and you find your bearings, get your balance, and carry on better than before. And what felt like a heavy weight becomes just another adventure for your diary. You’re as beautiful as the land you are sharing with us, Ruth. God bless. 😊
Have to say Ms. that I don't understand why every one of your videos don't have 1 million views minimum! Love your commentary and video editing is very good IMO. Anyways, I am a retired USAF pilot. I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath from 1985 -1989. My first operational tour as a freshly trained pilot for the USAF. , so to speak. it was a fabulous first tour and I have so many fond memories. I am now retired, 2 careers one with USAF and one with United Airlines. Now in retirement but I plan on returning to the UK in the next year or so. at a ripe old age of 66! I left that assignment for my next USAF adventure in 1989. Cheers!
Thank you so much 😊 I hope you plan your UK trip very soon 👍
Hey sweetie, George from Buffalo New York. I spent 3 1/2 weeks in Sudan Darfur area helping out the orphans whose parents were killed. I stayed in the tent just like that and some of the days got 130°. Try heat I can do it you can do it. I'm on 70 now, keep up the good work your new friend George
Well done for helping the orphans,it’s so close to my heart,I can well imagine the amount of heartfelt hugs they must need,from now on they will be in my prayers 💕
You are incredible George!
The people calling you a cry-baby likely would not last as long as you did on St. Kilda. Had the pleasure of sailing by on the way to Iceland a few years ago. Been intrigued about it since then. Thank you for being brave enough to film this video. Definitely going to check out the book recommendation. Greetings from the Great White North 🇨🇦
Oooooo, were you on the ferry from Denmark to Iceland? We’re really interested in that trip!
Well done Ruth
As someone who has been to
St Kilda I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your experience
It's such a beautiful place and quite inspiring,
Thx again Ruth
My son and myself always enjoy your videos/vlogs
You are a star.
I travelled a lot in the 90's and 2000's and occassionaly i have burst into tears when things get tough....but you rebuild the next day......and that is what shows a persons true strenght.
Best Regards from Gavin and Ben in Collioure
South of France
PS: I slept in a toilet block once when my tent dissapeared in a violent storm on a beach in Belgium
It wasn't that bad in the toilet block 😂
What an incredible place and thank you for being honest that you had a tough time, it is good to see that travelling isn’t always sunshine and photo-worthy views. I think although it was tough in the moment, you will look back on this as an amazing adventure ❤
Ruth, Glad you're safe, I was worried this episode would be of you sheltering in a cleitean in a blizzard and sharing receipes for mouse pasta.
That mouse is very cute!
A sturdy toilet block is always a good option if desperate.. I've sheltered in toilets in the past, being protected from the weather for the night outweighed thoughts of the unsanitary conditions.. sometimes travel can become unexpectedly intrepid.. 😅
@@PaulaBean I'm sure the mouse stood guard all night for Ruth.
I just finished the video before this one. Some of my ancestors are from Scotland and Ireland on my mother’s side and full on English on my dad’s. I thoroughly enjoy videos such as yours. I doubt I will ever be able to go the UK and neighboring countries. Anyway, I certainly enjoy these travel videos. I love your accent! I’m a city girl from Texas!
Ruth your very brave and I'm proud of you thanks for sharing all your videos with us all on here 😊you've definitely seen and done a lot especially in bonnie Scotland 😊 stay safe and blessed
Camped for 5 days on st. Kilda, Particularly this time of year you're playing lottery with the weather but as you were probably advised by the boat charter that you could be there for a while depending. Sue the ranger would have seen you ok and the manse is always an option to sleep in.
The guys in Qinetic have a fully catered kitchen, full sky package , the lot!
You can get a phone signal half way up the tarmac road, I even managed to watch the football from up there.
Not good to see you upset, I'm sure when you're home you'll look back at it as an adventure.
I managed to swim in the bay and see all 4 corners of the island.
Truly unforgettable.
Yes the NTS staff were very friendly and helpful. It sounds like you had an amazing time there. I never made it in swimming!
Fab Ruth. My heart went out to you when you got upset tho! Thank you for your hard work on this x
You’re welcome 😊
Wow I was on the edge of my seat, I'm glad you are safe now
That was pretty in-tent-sive 😂⛺
Hi Ruth thanks for this video, great to see you finally got off the island safely. Thanks for the history of this island,although sadly I must admit that I hadn’t heard of this place before. 👍👍👍
I also lived in St. kilda in Melbourne, Oz. You're braver to discomfort that I am. A lovely watch... Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
So glad it was a great experience in the end. When you cried, I did feel guilty about saying it was cool you were stranded, but that was just because I knew your next vid would be rewarding, and knew you could handle it.
Oh Ruth i can think of worse places to be stranded, keep em coming 💪
Absolutely. Lovely place to be stranded.
Amazing video Ruth. You reminded me of one of my team who was stuck on St.Kilda following his working in the military accommodation. He had to make a flight to Greece and was stuck there for me 4 additional days. My brother also got stuck and was dropped off at The Kyle of Lochalsh by the Norwegian navy. I'd love to go, but I witnessed 7 lost days of two individuals due to weather.
It sounds like it’s a regular occurrence!!
@ruthaisling I think I'll wait until I can afford a helicopter 😁
Thank you. A reminder of how quickly the weather can change..
In Scotland, if you don't like the weather give it ten minutes . . .
Ruth. That was engrossing. Glad you took extra food. The weather in natures hands, you just never know. Your adventures are awesome. All the best. Mike
As a hiker you need a compass, but with a smartphone it will have a compass. Winds at St. Kilda are generally southwesterly, so ideally you needed to ascertain this direction and point your tent end opposite the entrance into this direction. Personally seeing the wind still hitting the side of the tent, I would have lined it up adjacent to the large wall pointing to the right as it stands now.
Very interesting and beautiful. Both of your videos were!
People cry from stress as well as for other reasons. You don't have to explain yourself to anyone. :) The few times I've stayed on an island for a few days, with decent accommodation, I wanted to get off within the hour. I think it was due to feeling out of control. Happily, that feeling faded quickly and I enjoyed my stays. Again, thanks for sharing your experiences.
Come over to Northern Ireland next summer. The Giants Causeway and the Glens of Antrim are a must see.
A well planned adventure with a little unexpected challenge. You handled it well and took advantage of the opportunity to learn even more about the island. Reading the guest book and the other book you mentioned is a plus I’m sure. Glad you’re safe, and looking forward to the next adventure you share, even if it doesn’t have a “part 2”. 😃👍
Lovely video again Ruth, you'll look back on your experience one day with great affection. Some tent pitching advice for you just in case you have to do it again. The angle of your tent on the second pitch was better not just because of the protection of the wall but also because before you were pitched side on to the wind. Always pitch a tent with the door facing downwind, they're designed that way to be at their best. A quick way to check the wind direction when setting up the tent is to grab a bunch of grass and drop it at arms length. You may need to do it a couple of times to make sure of its direction.
Thank you very much for the advice! 🙏
Excellent video Ruth you have such fortitude and a great ability to roll with whatever situation you find yourself in. Glad to see that you finally got off the island successfully. Thanks again for sharing, you really seem like a lovely person.
Ruth, I glad you safe. You have been extremely lucky so far. Another awesome video. Stay safe friend ruth 🙏💖💕💞
A tough one for sure.
I would have been tempted to sleep in the museum i must admit
Glad though you made it off in the end.😊
This episode broke my heart to see you having to deal with such a situation-I'm sending you a "heart-felt-warm-hug"!
Oh Ruth....I just had to find this second video....what a wild adventure. Your travels are so impressive!
Oh thank you!
Beautiful video...also very informative spoken with a wonderful voice..😊
Hi Ruth it’s only me - I hope you’re okay and keeping well and that you’ve had a good week - I’ve been so looking forward to this Vlog/video. I always enjoy your channel and I can’t wait to settle down and watch this - the night staff got me up this morning but before that I was looking up the weather and it was only 4° down here in Surrey - hope you have a good week - sending loads of love and hugs as always ~ Xxx Xxx
After your last video I searched a second hand book site I use a lot and there were 64 books about St Kilda. It's amazing that over the years there's been so much interest in the island for such a large number of books to have been published.
I like the fact that you show emotions and it makes it more real for the rest of us who have never been tent camping and yes, I saw your video about sleeping in the cave. I thought you were very brave to do that. I would never sleep in a cave next to the ocean because I would be afraid of a rogue wave that would come in and trap me inside or drowned me so I think you should become commended for your bravery. It was a very interesting video.
Hey 👋 Ruth
How are you, hope all is good with you.
Yeah, St.Kilda , wild , beautiful but tinged with sad memories for the families that once called it home.
Just happy you never went airborne with that wind 😂🤣.
Till the next, take care.
🏴👋👍😁👍🃏
Thank you 😊
sorry Chick, i mean Ruth, i just saw this but i have to rush for work, will be thinking of this all day till i get home and can catch up.....
i couldn't leave without knowing how your camp went
i have camped in a lot of wind, your tent held up well in the end
you did good
and thank goodness for instant oats !
Great Thumbnail there Ruth,
Going to be a fantastic upload as always
Ooo over 118K well done, 👍
Thanks for being honest and showing the reality of these kinds of trips. The videos wouldn’t be a true reflection otherwise. It’s not always bright and breezy in life, sometimes it’s harder than we expect and that’s when our limit’s are truly tested. X
Best Scottish ambassador ❤. Your so lovely and your videos so unique. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much 😊
Wow, it was just like going through a therapy session with you. You’ve had a learning, haven’t you? Here’s a hug.
Just a word to say that Naturehike make good tents. Your tent - the Cloud Up 2 is quite popular with bikers because of its weight.
However, the design of the tent poles, ( similar to other brands) means there is really no side reinforcement. Also being inner pitch first, in heavy wind and rain, it is extremely challenging. You need to pitch the rear into the wind, but the tent will still deform in heavy winds. I dont understand why you have no guy ropes for stability.
Sell it and buy Naturehike's Cloud Peak 2 which is an all in one pitch geodesic design tent that would have been grand in Kilda.
You did very well. Thank you for making the trip on our behalf 👍👍
Thank you for your suggestion. I really want to get a very lightweight tent that I can carry with me on overnight hikes. For example if I a bothy is full I can set up the tent outside. I feel this nature hike one is quite bulky in my bag and also heavier than I would like! I’m going to invest in a better tent for next year!
Bless you Ruth, you are a star and make fabulous clips which we all really enjoy and we cheer you onwards, take no notice of haters they feel obliged to spread it about
Thank you that's very kind!
You cried and carried on. You're resilient 💪🏽
Very much enjoyed this travelogue! St. Kilda has been a dream destination of mine and Ruth made the experience come alive, including refreshing honesty about mishaps and vulnerability. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to look up her other travel videos. Happy trails, Ruth!
St. Kilda is a very special place. I hope you enjoy the other videos 👍
It gives a whole other level of appreciation for the guys stranded on Stac an Armin for 9 months.
Or the two astronauts up in the space station. They don't come home now until February.
Absolutely, can’t even imagine!
Your videos are excellent Ruth - keep them coming please
Ruth! Sleep in the little store.
So sorry this happened to you; take it as a learning lesson and next time, bring more food; invest in a better tent or just reserve a secure cabin on your next, wonderful adventure!
Life's challenges make us stronger!
God bless!!
All ways very pleasant to watch, so if you only have one option and money is tight for most people buy some cord or string take it with with you fasten it to rocks but don't forget to put the rocks back where they came from (always leave the area as you found it) thankyou.
There aren’t any cabins available to tourists on St Kilda.
Hi Ruth! Found your channel today while scrolling you tube and its worth watching. You did a brave decision to stay here but be careful , a day trip is better at such place. take care
Yes we got stuck for 6 days in June 2019, and were eventually taken off in a RIB. Sue and co were most helpful-weather so awful they let us use the feather store eventually. They let us have some food from their emergency basket-much appreciated Pasta and tuna fish, as a change from my large supply of dehydrated food. And one of the working party donated some much loved ginger biscuits. Read every card in the museum, and enjoyed the heaters in there. It’s a lovely place, but no harm can occur.
I’m glad I wasn’t stuck for 6 days!!
another awesome video from Ruth thank you so much for taking us along
Glad you enjoyed it!
If the weather was realllllyyyy bad, could you go into the free shop to sit/be comfortable/safe? Is there a place to recharge your electronics? Good equipment and clothes are expensive but are so important in a situation like this-you'll figure it out from this experience & make changes for the future & it'll be okay!❤ Here's a huge hug!
PS: you were brave to post how you really feel & what you experienced! We all have days where we feel like you did, all of us! ❤🤗
Thank you 😊
Found your videos on youTube. They are simply delightful! We love everything Scotland. Thought it would take 20 years to see everything we were interested in. But seeing your videos it clearly would take a lifetime. Don't change a thing. The way you do your videos is great! Your commentary adds to the experience. Your delight in the simple things as well as the majesty of Scotland is shared by us. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.
Many thanks for your comments 😊
Love your videos. As someone with Scottish ancestry who is so far away I really appreciate seeing the landscape ❤
Thanks for watching!
Splendid videos. I admire your sense of adventure. As someone who has camped all over North America in weather ranging from torrential rain and violent thunderstorms to steady winds exceeding 60 kmh, I hope that you learned an important lesson: Always carry extra rope. Five or 10 meters of paracord can make a huge difference in stabilizing a tent. It takes up little space in your pack and weighs next to nothing.
Thanks for the tip!
Ruth you are an amazing young woman keep smiling, never get tired of watching you stay strong your amazing
Thank you 😊
I just found your channel and I love it….thank you. St. Kilda reminds me so much of Inishbofin, Ireland where my grandmother grew up. I can’t wait to watch your other videos.
Lovely, Connemara is the best!