Being Scott's myself and my wife visited most parts of Scotland not a corner missed, me thinks the negative comments you've had are from people who probably have never visited Scotland and the highlands and islands , probably jealous because there living in overpopulated communities and large cities, I for one with this on my doorstep, I know where i would rather be loch lomond just a few short miles away and stunning views of the clyde in any season never tyerd of it , another place we visit a lot , is England's beautiful north east coast , stunning Northumberland, something always draws us back hear think it's the piece and quiet and beautiful landscape, only a short drive to, lately iv heard Scotland's population is rising in the past year , people for me are seeing that we have something special hear , and want to escape the rat race, sorry for going on David but can't talk my country up enough many thanks. Scotland beautifully created by god himself. 👏😁🏴
Hi Neil, thanks for commenting and for being so supportive. I completely share your love for Scotland. We are indeed a very lucky lot to live in such a stunningly beautiful country. I love Northumberland too. It's a spectacular coastline and one I really should try to explore more. Look after yourself and thank you for your kind words which are greatly appreciated. Best wishes, David
I was lucky enough to be stationed at Stornoway, in HM Coastguard from 1984-1987. My job took me all over the Outer Hebrides, in all weathers. Thanks for this video, it brings back so many wonderful memories of people and places,
Hi Charles, thank you ever so much for your lovely comment. How very fortunate you were to be stationed in Stornoway. You must have seen and explored some incredible places around the Isles. I only made this video for family, but hearing that it brings back great memories for other people, makes me so glad to have shared it. I just wish we'd had more time and I could have done a better job. I'm getting a lot of stick for including the information boards, but at the time I was only journaling it for myself. Anyway, thanks again for your lovely words and I really hope you can visit the beautiful islands again soon, once lockdown is over. The loss of tourism to the islands will be very damaging and I hope that my little video might encourage a few people to discover the islands once the crises is over. Thanks again, Best wishes, David
Thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate it. This was one of the first videos I ever made and I kinda made it just for myself and my family, hence the quick info boards & panels. I hope to re-do it this year and hopefully improve it. Thanks again, best wishes, David :-)
Many thanks from this old 75 yr. old Lewis exile. Brought a few sniffles watching the places of my youth. Hope to return in the summ . of 22. This pandemic has screwed up my yearly visit with my bro. & cousins in Stornoway + Ness Exellent footage David . Moran Taing , Slainte mhor.
Thanks so much Angus, I deeply appreciate your very kind words. I filmed this just to record our memories, not thinking that anyone else would want to watch it. If I’d known, I’d have spent more time on the editing, but cest la vie! I included the information boards just as an aid memoire for myself and now of course wish I’d left them up for longer. Still, I’m glad other people have enjoyed it and we can always look back on some wonderful times in a very special place. I do hope as things improve that you can go back soon. We hope that next year we can visit again, when hopefully everything is back to normal. Thanks again for all your kindness and support. Best wishes, David 😀
This is exceptional good photography. Wonderful to experience Scotland through the lens of your camera. I hope that one day we will be able to visit your beautiful country. Blessings!
Thanks so much Hannes - that's really kind of you and much appreciated. I didn't have much time to film, but I had such an amazing time filming. Unfortunately, I only included short clips of the information boards as I only made it for myself and family. One day I hope to re-edit it and make the info boards longer and/or remove them. So glad you enjoyed it and I really hope you can visit Scotland soon. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
awww thanks so much Jimmy. This was a very personal video to share, so it means a lot to me that you enjoyed it. I only ever thought a handful of people would watch it and really wish I'd made a better job. Unfortunately, YT don't allow you to change videos, but maybe one day I'll re-edit it and make a better job. Thanks again for all your kind words and support. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
We took my mom to her ancestral home- Isle of Lewis in ‘08. It was beautiful and clean. She was 84 and absolutely loved the adventure. A week after we returned home she didn’t know we had ever seen it. I cried a river of tears for her loss of the memories. Now we cry for missing her. Love your exquisite video. Nancy
Awww… Nancy, I’m so sorry, that must have been really hard. I’m sure she would have enjoyed it while she was there and that’s something to hold on to. It’s never easy losing a loved one and my heart goes out to you. Thanks for watching and take good care of yourself. Best wishes, David
I left Lewis over 25 years ago now and have ended up in Sydney but seeing videos like this make me want to move home and reconnect with the island and all my family up there. I hope the current virus situation calms down over the coming months as I have just been made redundant so now would be a good a time as any to make the move.
Hi, I'm so sorry to hear of your redundancy. I really sympathise. It's such a tough time for everyone. I haven't been able to do any tours or photography for over 6 months and I desperately miss it and financially it's been extremely tough, but it's the same for so many in these industries. Fingers crossed the new year brings us all better things. I completely understand your desire to move back home to Lewis. My wife and I often talk of moving there ourselves - maybe one day! Take good care of yourself and I hope everything works out well. I've been lucky enough to spend a bit of time in Sydney and Australia over the years and I really love it, but Scotland will always be very special to me. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Hi Claire, perhaps one day, but we’d definitely like to spend a lot more time in the Hebrides. Work and family commitments keep us to the central belt, but hopefully we can have more time in the future to spend discovering this wonderful part of the world. Thanks so much for watching and have a lovely weekend. All the best, David
Really nice video! That’s my hand on the wall at 22:27, (Calum John). All the children at the local school got to put their hands into the cement when the hall got renovated, well over 20 years ago now!
Hi CalCo, thanks so much for getting in touch. What a coincidence that was your hand in the wall. My wife and I thought the wall was a lovely idea. We had very mixed feelings about making our video public, as it really just started out as something just for us, but lovely comments like yours makes us really glad we shared it. Hopefully it can bring some extra business to some of the local businesses too. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Old tradition has it that if you put your hand near the butt of Lewis,you could possibly lose a whole arm. Apparently every winter the Scots cover the red light on the lighthouse with a big black bed sheet. The Scots are the best alright.👻🧟♂️😱Tick tick tick tick💣
Thanks so much guys. I think this was one of the first videos I made and I honestly thought it would only be us that watched it! It was shot on the run and the editing is awful, but it’s still our memories and brings lots of good feelings back. I learnt a lot from doing it. It’s a truly incredible place and we’d love to go back. Thanks again for all your support, best wishes David 😀
Thank you for sharing, what a lovely way to spend half an hour watching your video. I’m hoping to visit Lewis and Harris on my motorcycle at some point. Thank you, take care x
Great footage, similar to what I captured way back in the 90s! Even the weeds were beautiful to film! My wife and I and our friends (4 of us) hired a cottage for the week! On the west side there are golden beaches, on the east side is like the moon with all the boulders and rocks! I did film editing onto VHS cassettes, but I do have some on disc's. We are in our 70s now, but we are contemplating going back to Harris/Lewis! At luskentyre beach there is an island that you could walk out to - it is called tarensay - If that is how one spells it? There was a programme on TV back in the 90s which was called the castaways - they stated that the island was not reachable! I have footage of a micro-light landing on the island - the film crew were furious! Why I know this is - A guy up the road from me where I live told me all about that adventure! The lighthouse with all the birds nesting was an eye opener as on that day we were there it was so windy! I would love to enter my films I have of our journeys around Scotland that I had taken over the years we travelled onto RUclips - The West highland way, Caledonian canal, Skye and so on, but Technology is to complicated for an auld guy like me! But it is so nice seeing footage of Scotland from guys like you in which in becoming popular with folk outwith Scotland! Haste ye back!
Thanks Alan, very much appreciate your very kind words. I didn’t think anyone but family would watch this video, and I would have edited it differently if I’d known others were going to watch it. So glad you have such fond memories of visiting the islands and around the rest of Scotland. They are so special and it’d be lovely to see your films. I’m sure you’d find RUclips easier to use than you think. Hope you can visit again soon. Thanks so much for watching. Warmest best wishes, David 🙂
I am a Scot living in Glasgow and have travelled all over the world. I still maintain however that some of the best beaches I have ever seen are in the North West coast of Scotland. Unfortunately they do not have the warm water to go with it. The only downside are the midges. I used to think the ones on Skye were bad, but the ones in Invermoriston are pretty evil too. Good video, and brought back some great memories.
Hi Lee, you're spot on about the beaches in the north west. I stay in Lairg every year and do the A836/838 loop and then over to Oldshoremore which is just fantastic. Aside from the Hebrides, I think the north west is my favourite part of the mainland and still has a lovely air of being off the beaten track. I've fished around Assynt for over 40 years and there are some spectacular lochs and locations all around the region. Thanks for your kind words and support. Lets hope we can get back up there soon. Best wishes, David
Feasgar math, David, agus tapadh leibh for this fabulous video. (As you see, my Gàidhlig is still limited!) My daughter and I live in Australia and are so excited to be moving to Lewis/Harris in 2023. Your video has whetted our appetite even further! Every frame, every shot is an individual artwork, combining to produce a delightful tribute to what is clearly a magical place. Thank you again!
Thank you so much Claire, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I really only shot it on the go, as a record for ourselves, not thinking anyone else would want to watch it 😀 but I’m so glad others have enjoyed watching. That’s amazing you’re moving over to live. Hope you have an amazing time. We hope to go back soon to discover more and hopefully explore the Uists too. Thanks for watching, all the best, David 😀
Thanks so much Pfalzer, I really appreciate that. When I made the video I didn’t think anyone other than family would watch it, so I would have edited it very differently, but I’m glad people are still enjoying it. Many thanks for watching and have a lovely weekend. All the best, David
I too have travelled widely, lived abroad as well as in Norfolk and Pembrokeshire but settled away from the land of my birth in the gently rolling downs of North-West Hampshire. I have come to know most of our country but I have not been to the further reaches of my native land since my youth. The more I have travelled the more I have come to love the beauty and richness of all of Britain - ignoring the messy bits, of course. "Leave only your footprints" is a sentiment I can agree with which made it slightly distressing to see an Argos and what looks like a Chinese restaurant in the streets of Stornoway. One of my great grand-mothers came from there. I have never been and that's something I have to put right. Beautifully done. Thank you, David.
Hi David, just wanted to let you know we moved to Lewis in January from Spain, inspired by your video. Can’t say I’m loving the weather at the moment, rain, rain and more rain. We have seen the mountains covered in ice, snow, sun and mist. The beaches, as you said, take your breath away. The view from our garden is incredible, we have the Harris mountains, and a loch at the end of our garden. The weather is a small price to pay because when the sun does come out its magical. We are 20 minutes from the Callenish Stones which you featured. Sadly some of the eateries have closed down because of COVID but I’m sure things will get better given time. Once again, Thank You 😊
Hi Debra, So nice to hear from you and that you're enjoying your new life in the Spectacular Hebrides. I'm very jealous, as I'd so love to spend more time there. Take care and thanks for getting in touch. All the best, David
Hi John, thanks for commenting and your very kind words. I can really recommend visiting after lockdown if you can. The island economy relies a great deal on tourism and I know you'd thoroughly enjoy it. Stay safe, best wishes, David :-)
Hi Mark, thanks for your lovely comment. It makes shooting it worthwhile, especially if it gives pleasure to others. I was unable to walk for most of 2018/19, so visiting these special places, and locking away the memories on film, has taken on a lot of importance to me - plus I just love Scotland! Thanks again and best wishes, David
Hi David, Lovely video of a beautiful location. We are missing our trips to Scotland and especially the Outer Hebrides, hope to be back there soon. Really enjoyed your video and it brought back some great memories. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to seeing more - have subscribed! Stay safe and well.
Hi Campervan hygge. Can't thank you enough for all your kind words and support. I'm so glad it brought back such good memories. It's a very special place and we are itching to get back too. Thanks also for subscribing. I know that what I do will never be popular on RUclips. I just do my own thing and support from lovely people like you makes it all worthwhile. Best wishes, David
This was the perfect video to stumble across today, as I am missing Scotland so much right now (my best friend lives in Peebles). From this video, I’m rethinking my next trip! There’s still so much to see of Lewis and Harris, and i don’t think I can devote only 2 days there. Hopefully, the US will have it together by next August so I can go on my holiday.
Hi Stephanie, really glad you enjoyed the video and that it's inspired you to visit these beautiful islands. I never expected this video to be so popular and I now wish I'd made a better job of it! It was only ever short clips for my wife and I to remember in our old age! Funnily enough, my sister lives in Peebles and I hope to make a video about the town very soon. Thanks for commenting, I was thinking of stopping RUclips recently, so it really does help me to keep going :-) Best wishes, Davd
Awww, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I kinda know how you feel. At this time of year I normally go up to Lairg to do some fishing and tour the north west and I'm really, really missing it. I've been just about every year for 42 years and so wish I could be there. Fingers crossed everything gets better soon and we can all start to visit the places we love. The tourism economy has been so badly hit and I really hope it can bounce back later in the year. Thanks again for your lovely comment and best wishes from a sunny Edinburgh :-)
@@deltanovember1672 Hopefully soon Delta. It's not easy, but we'll get there. There's been a small easing announced for Scotland for next week which is very welcome :-)
Fantastic video David,found it by accident really and I was utterly spellbound. Luckily for me, my mother lived at Port of Ness from 1989 to 2013,so I've had 45 holidays up there (while she lived there) and 4 more since she moved back to Yorkshire. I never tire of the Isle of Lewis/Harris,indeed,6 days from now we should have been going again,to stay in a wonderful cottage over-looking the harbour at Port of Ness (due to lockdown we're unable to go).The people.....the scenery...the bird-life...unbelievable!!
Thanks so much Bobby for your kind words. I really appreciate it. How incredibly lucky you've been to have 45 holidays there. We were completely spellbound by the place too and as much by Lewis as by Harris. I so wish we could have spent more time there, but we hope to go back soon. Filming the video was quite a struggle, as there just wasn't enough time to do the islands justice, but lots of early starts helped us get round a fair bit. The beaches are just incredible and it just doesn't come across on film how extraordinary they are. Hope you can get back soon after the restrictions are lifted and thanks again for your very kind words. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
I really enjoy the way you edit your videos. Usually videos of still photos aren’t as interesting to watch but the way you mix your photography into your filmed stories makes your photos stand out. You have a talent for showing Scotland in such a beautiful way. I’m from Southeast Georgia USA and find nature is the best way to explore a new place. I can’t wait to get to see Scotland, it’s next on my summer travel list. Your videos almost take me there!
Hi Valerie, thanks so much for your very kind words. It means a lot to me :-) We're very blessed in Scotland with some wonderful wildlife, which I hope to film more of, later in the year, when lockdown has eased. I had so many plans for new films, but hopefully next month I'll be able to travel further afield. Please do get in touch if you come over to Scotland this year. I'd be delighted to show you around Edinburgh and give you the heads up on some amazing places to visit around the rest of the country. Warmest best wishes, David
Hi Valerie, I was in SE Georgia, in May 2022, to see White Oak Pastures, which is one of my favorite places on earth; a regenerative farm transformed from an Industrial farm after 20 years. They have 10 pastured species, a great farm shop, and cafe, and grounds, and vacations rentals, and the loveliest staff. I moved to The Isle of Lewis permanently, from Maui, Hawaii, in Oct 2023, alone, with my Assistance Dog, to bring Permaculture and Celtic Mysticism; Regenerative Healing (core and cellular transformation) and Farm Design, to heal the roots of my ancestral home, at age 59.75! Do you know about The Clearances, The Scottish Highlands and Islands Clearances? The trauma is very much still here. Sad. Go to White Oak Pastures, when you can. You will LOVE the people and inspiration there. Love, Aloha, Claire
Absolutely gorgeous. The cinematography is wonderful as is the landscape. As a descendant of the McClure Sept of Clan McLeod, I find this personally enlightening. I wish I could visit. Please reference the songs used in this presentation. I loved the music used to accentuate the visual imagery of your presentation. Thank you.
Thanks John, I deeply appreciate your very kind words about the video and the music. It's always a little nerve wracking publishing personal memories and lovely comments like yours make it all worthwhile. A few people have asked for the track names and I will post these up today in the description once I've checked them. I do hope that you can visit the Hebrides sometime soon after the restrictions are lifted. I can also recommend the North Coast 500 and exploring Assynt which is just gorgeous and very special. Thanks again for your kindness. Warmest best wishes from Edinburgh :-)
11.03 that little beach at Storr Bay is heaven on earth. We've spent many happy hours there,it's only a few hundred yards from the Butt of Lewis light-house (just before you get there)
Hi Bobby, I couldn't agree more about that beach. It really is absolute heaven. I've been all over the world and, as I say in the video, I really think it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The turquoise blue water is just unbelievable, not to mention all the wild flowers and wildlife. I had such mixed feelings about showing these exquisite places, as I'm afraid that if they become too popular that special feeling may disappear, but I know how extremely important tourism to livelihoods on the island and I suppose a balance has to be found. Best wishes, David
Hi John, it's a wonderful part of the world and I can definitely understand the desire to retire there. I do feel it's extremely important to spend a few months living there, especially during the winter, in order to be sure it's for you. The weather can be wild and there's only a few hours of daylight in the winter. All the Hebridean Islands have their very own distinct culture and history, and if I were to move there, it would be vitally important to me to understand and respect that unique culture and the hebridean way of life. Community life is so important in the Highlands and anyone moving there should be doing it with a view to fully contributing and respecting the way of life that has gone on for generations which is very precious. Thanks for commenting and I wish you all the best in your retirement. David
So glad my daughter found your vlog, it has helped us finalise our plan to visit this part of the Hebrides! Thank you for sharing this beautiful video of this amazing place!! Hope you wife is better..
Hi Deepa, so glad you enjoyed the video and that it’s helped you with your plans for visiting. It’s a magical place and I’m sure you’ll really enjoy visiting. Hope you have a wonderful time and thanks for watching and visiting Scotland. Best Wishes, David 🙂
Oh I'm sorry to hear that. Please don't give up hope. I wasn't able to walk for the best part of a year before we went, due to a rare condition and neuropathy in my feet which causes me a great deal of pain when I walk. Filming, photography, nature and the outdoors are my life and I didn't know if I would be able to continue, but time is a great healer. This is what made getting to the islands so special after a long hard slog of recovery. I've learned to live with it and I don't let it stop me. Your health is absolutely your wealth and I'm determined to follow my dreams for as long as I possibly can :-) Warmest best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland Hello, David. This is an odd coincidence. I have a neuroma in my right foot that I have been putting up with for ten years. It's an affliction, but not debilitating like yours. (They tried a couple fixes for it, but they didn't take.) I am of Scots/Irish descent on my dad's side (my surname is Graham), and I have always wanted to see the homeland, but I can't afford the trip. I will have to make do with your videos. They're beautiful, please keep it up.
@@nosystem1098 Gosh, that is a strange coincidence and my heart goes out to you as I know how difficult these things are to live with. I hope you manage to get some relief eventually. I'm always fascinated to hear about people's connections to Scotland. They reckon the Scottish diaspora is around 100 million and we're always delighted to help people discover their Scottish roots. I really hope that one day you can come over to Scotland and discover your Scottish ancestry. Please do let me know and I'd be delighted to show you around Edinburgh. Thanks for all your support and stay safe. Warmst best wishes, David :-)
Thank you for yours beautiful video! Im in love in your wonderful country and this magical Island! Born on the Adriatic Coast, momenly living near Düsseldorf, but my soul is always connected to this magical piece of Earth! Wishing one day to visit this mesmerising mistic piece of land❤love Rosa!
Hi Rosa, so glad you enjoyed watching our holiday memories from Harris & Lewis. This is one of the first videos I made and I only thought family & friends would watch, so it's lovely to hear you enjoyed it too. I'm hoping to re-edit one day, as I included info boards as aid-memories just for myself which I wouldn't have included if I'd know so many were going to watch! :-) Just have to find the time! I hope to go back soon, so I'll try to make a better job next time, but it's nice to have the memories. Hope you can visit one day - I can't guarantee the weather though - it's a very changeable place and the winter can be a challenge. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland I really enjoyed very much in this very professional and good video!Second you couldn't made it better then You had!Also you represented all interesting places what can be interesting for one person who comes for the first time! I will do my all best that I get next Year there,probably May or Juni,suppose Weather will be little bit more frendly! But the weather doesn't metter,gibs many beautiful things to see!David thank You so much for your answer and waiting for your next masterpiece! 👍😉❤️love Rosa
Thanks Jane for your lovely comment. It's hugely appreciated :-) I almost didn't make this wee film, but I'm really glad I made the effort. Hope you have a fantastic time. We really fell in love with the islands and can't wait to go back. It was a very spiritual and even healing few days for us all and I hope you find that too. Do pop into the Barn, it's run by a very lovely couple and Otis their dog is adorable. Best wishes, David
David Wheater thank you. It sounds exactly what I need at the moment. A bit of rest and recuperation. I did get a sense of the spiritual feeling from your film. I shall be in my little camper with my springer spaniel. Just the 2 of us .. I’m so looking forward to it 😊
Lovely work David, your video brought back so many memories of my week-long solo motorcycle trip from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis in April 2012 when I visited almost all of the same places as you. I was inspired by the "Island Parish" TV series, and Peter May's book "The Blackhouse". Along with Lesley Riddoch's account of cycling the same route, they gave me a real feel for the place and the people before I got there. I flew from Barra to Benbecula and back on my first morning (10 mins each way!), what an experience that was. That and finding the Time and Tide bell in the sea at Bosta beach are two of my most vivid memories. Some day I will go back.
Thanks Michael, really glad the video brought back fond memories of your visit. Your trip sounds amazing, and to do it on a motorcycle must have been lots of fun. I love Peter May's book and the Island Parish is an excellent series. The time and tide bell wasn't working when we there but I think there are plans to refurbish it. Thanks again for your kind words. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Thanks so much Mark I deeply appreciate your really kind words. RUclips can be a very tough platform at times and you've really cheered me up 😃 Thanks for all your support & kindness. Have a wonderful Christmas. Warmest best wishes, David
Thank you so much Rosie, that's very kind of you and much appreciated :-) Hope you have an amazing time - it's a very special place. All the best, David :-)
You got as far as Timsgearraidh, so sorry you missed visiting the peaceful, remote Breannais and Mealista, with the sun setting behind the tips of St. Kilda's peaks. The isles themselves can be seen by walking to the hilltops at Mealista. There is an interesting ruin at Mealista, a beautiful peaceful beach, at the end of the road. Our holidays there are a wonderful memory.
Hi Patti, thanks so much for commenting and the recommendations. I'm afraid we just didn't have time to see everything, but it's not so bad, as it gives us even more reason to go back and explore. Best wishes, David :-)
Beautifully filmed and a real advertisement for the Outer Hebrides. I've only visited once and unfortunately the weather was awful but this has inspired me to go back and spend much more time exploring. Thank you
Thanks so much Jane. I really appreciate your kindness. I had to do all the filming really quickly and really wish I'd had more time. Hope you can visit again soon in better weather. All the best, David :-)
Awww, thanks Jane. I really do appreciate that. The video locks away some very precious memories for us and it took me a while to decide whether to release it as it's quite personal. Hearing how much you enjoyed it makes me glad I took the time to film it and to make it public. Thanks & warmest best wishes, David :-)
Hi david We just found this video while binge watching Lewis and Harris videos as we’re booked to go in may (hopefully🤞) And this is our new favourite video! Absolutely beautiful ❤️ I’ll definitely be looking through your more recent videos! Subbed 👍
Hi Div & Benny, thanks so much for the really kind words about the video - I really appreciate it. I've got a love/hate relationship with this video because I never thought the clips I shot would be good enough to show. It was a short visit and I really just shot from the hip so that we'd have something personal to look back on, so I'm glad that it's inspired you to visit when permitted and thing are completely safe. Thanks again, warmest best wishes, David
Thanks so much Neil, I really appreciate your kind words. I get so many unpleasant comments, it's nice to have a positive one. Stay safe, best wishes, David
Wow David! I really enjoyed your video. You put a lot of time, skill and effort in editing this together. I thank you!!!! My plan was to visit this summer, but it will have to come soon enough in June 2021.
Thanks so much Paisley, I really appreciate your kind words. I'm so sorry you won't be able to visit this summer. I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed that there might be some travel allowed around Scotland later in the summer. I had plans to visit so many different places just now, but I guess we'll just have to be patient and just dream. Thanks again for your lovely comment. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Hi Suzi, thanks so much for your lovely comment. We really appreciate it. That's amazing you're going to live there. We loved the islands so much we haven't stopped talking about moving there ourselves. We only had a few days and can't wait to go back. Are you moving for a new job or are you thinking of setting up a business on the islands? You're very lucky. All the best, David
Hello Dave, I am an adventurous sort and have lived In many places. I’ve decided I want to retire there and enjoy the beauty. Can’t wait to wave to you as you drive past on your next holiday xx
@@suzicameron4860 Hi Suzi, I can't think of a more beautiful place to retire. It'll be amazing. We will definitely be back and hopefully one day we can meet on the isles. Good luck with all your plans and do stay in touch, best wishes, David
@@suzicameron4860 Thanks Suzi, I'm always in two minds about making these wee films. I love doing it, but you do get a lot of horrible comments too, but I guess that's just part of life nowadays. I'll definitely persevere, thanks to lovely people like you :-) I think that's the attraction of moving somewhere gentler like the Isles away from all the nonsense - maybe one day :-) Thanks for all your support. All the best, David
Oh wow Debra, that's amazing! My wife and I have been discussing a move there for a long time too - maybe one day! Really glad my wee video helped in your decision to move there. As a photographer and nature lover I can completely understand and I'm sure it'll inspire your art for many years to come. All the best in your new Hebridean adventure - I'm really jealous :-) Warmest best wishes, David
Thanks so much Jo, very much appreciate your kind words. One day we hope to go back and I hope you can do so too when life gets back to normal, which I'm sure will be soon. Thanks so much for commenting and have a lovely week. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
cool!!! amazing cemetry, with war graves. my two x great uncle is sleeping there from the iolaire disaster . my granny and grandad are there,dads side, a great uncle and loads of others, and also my spot... ive seen it, i was born 2 miles away in doune park. ill be back one day, but im 35, a while i hope x
Hi Del, thank you so much for you lovely comment. I was really taken with the sheer peace and serenity of the cemetery. It's a very special place and I just wish I could have done it more justice. In fact, I really wish I could go back and re-film everything, but I'll just have to settle for my jumble of clips! Thank you so much for getting in touch, I deeply appreciate it. Have a great new year. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Hi Gary, I remember going to Orkney as a child and being surprised that there were no trees. It takes a bit of getting used to. Sorry about the short clips of the storyboards in this video. Again it was at a time when I didn’t know anybody would watch it and I just wanted to record something for family & friends. All the best, David
Hi Anna, thanks so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you're ok and having a good weekend. Take care and thanks for following. Best wishes, David :-)
David thanks for sharing this video as both my wife and me thoroughly enjoyed it. It seems that we will definitely have the Outer Hebrides on our destination list for our trip upto the North West of Scotland later in the year (present restrictions being safely lifted ofcourse) Don't listen to the nay sayers! Thanks for sharing and keep em coming.
Hi Barry, so glad our video has inspired you to visit the isles. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll all be able to travel a bit more later in the summer. Thanks for your kind words and I hope you have as memorable a time as we did. Best wishes, David
Hi Olive, thanks for commenting. Yes we really did fall in love with the Islands too. It's hard not to, they're so beautiful. Hope you can visit again very soon. Best wishes, David :-)
When one travels around Scotland and see in how our ancestors lived their daily life's back then, we then appreciate in what we have today! God bless them!
You’re so right Alan. We have so many conveniences now, compared to back then, that we simply take for granted. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, it’s much appreciated 🙂
Lovely video, I've been lucky to visit these islands twice and based myself in Tarbert. Stayed at a wee B&B which is no longer in operation with the most fantastic, kind and charming landlady. Sweet memories of hours of walking.
Hi flip flop, many thanks for commenting and I'm so glad you have enjoyed the islands as much as we did. We will always have fond memories of our visit and I can't wait to go back. All the best, David:-)
Thank you very much Sam. Hope you enjoy your visit when it's safe to travel again. We are really looking forward to going back again as it is a wonderful place. All the best, David :-)
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I've been trying to decide whether to keep going with RUclips and lovely comments like yours really helps me keep motivated to keep sharing my love for Scotland. Many thanks, best wishes, David :-)
You are more than welcome.. You are the best on video making and editing them.. With great sound effects.. People like me who just started can get inspiration by you.. I really appreciate your work and suggest you to keep going and show us the best of scotland 😊 I will be there soon and may be we'll collaborate one day in Scotland 😎 Thanks
@@abdulahad1907 That's really kind of you. Hope you can visit us soon and explore this wonderful country I'm very lucky to call home. Best wishes, David :-)
Thanks very much for this, really good informative vid, and very well put together too. I've been planning on getting up there for a couple of years now, and you've given me some new places to put on my map. Maybe later on this year....maybe!?! Thanks again Mate.
Thanks Min, I really appreciate your kind words and I'm really glad you're planning to visit. It's an incredible place and we can't wait to go back. Best wishes, David
The landscape looks beautiful and alluring albeit mind numbingly cold. It would be a nice place to visit but I think that it would take a pretty hardy soul to make a permanent home there. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I truly enjoyed your video! Cheers.
Thanks Jock, I really appreciate it. The cold doesn't really bother us that much. We have a saying here that's there's no such thing as bad weather - just the wrong clothes :-) It's really the lack of light in the winter that I miss the most, although the long summer days do make up for it. All the best, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland You are welcome David. I like your saying about there being no bad weather just the wrong clothes. That is a great way to maintain a positive and upbeat outlook on things. I live in a small town called Peachtree City just to the South-West of Metro-Atlanta in the US State of Georgia where the Summers are very hot and the Winters are delightfully mild with little to no snowfall. So I am always a bit on the lookout for extreme cold like I experienced for six years while stationed and living in Germany many years ago as a United States Army Officer. But it all comes down to what you make of it I suppose. None the less, your part of the world looks absolutely delightful! Thank you for sharing your bit of Paradise.
@@porkulate Hi Jock, the climate here in Scotland is very changeable. Sometimes it feels like we get four seasons in a day. Last summer, here in Edinburgh, it hit 31 degrees which was quite exceptional. Hope you can visit us one day. We're a very friendly bunch and there's so much to see and do. :-)
@@DavidWheaterScotland Your part of the UK looks beautiful David. There is so much archeological and living history on display and to be experienced up close and in person - especially compared to US history since the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World anyway. The closest that I have managed to get to your part of the world was a long weekend in London which was nothing like greater England at all. Like you said in your video though, I have been Blessed to travel all over this planet both before, during and after my career in the US Army. I was born - a US citizen - in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago a once and former British colony so I am reasonably familiar with some aspects of British history which we studied in school at the time. I also really enjoyed reading Enid Blyton books voraciously as a child so I was always on some mystery adventure or holiday smewhere out in the British countryside with great relish and anticipation in my early years! My parents had the good sense to pack us all up and get out of that place when I was still in my mid- teens. The country is an absolute, crime drenched, corrupt and violent disaster since it gained and wasted it's so called 'independence'. But maybe some day, by God's Grace I shall make it to your enticing and 'mysteriuos' - for me anyway - wonderf and delightful Scotland. Thank you again David.
@@porkulate Hi Jock, I used to love the adventure of the Famous Five too. It was great escapism and so innocent. I really hope you can come and visit Scotland. It's a truly remarkable country and I know you'd love it. Warmest best wishes from a sunny Edinburgh :-)
Thanks so much Sue, I really appreciate it. I filmed this really just for family when I started RUclips and I'm glad others have enjoyed watching it too. Many thanks for your kind words, Best wishes, David :-)
Thanks for the video. Our next tour will go to Hebrides! If you love the nature there you will love the nature in northern part of Norway; Senja, Vesterålen and Lofoten as well!
Thank you Lisa, I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. These are magical islands and I hope to go back soon and make a better job of this video. I didn't think anyone would watch except family, so it's nice to know others are enjoying it too. All the best, David :-)
Thanks Elizabeth, I really appreciate your lovely comment and it really gives me the fuel to keep filming my beautiful country. Take care and I really hope you can visit one day soon. Best wishes, David :-)
Hope everyone is doing ok. This video has been such a find, It was just amazing and incredible how much you crammed in over a few days. The video is very professional and very beautiful. It was my dream to travel to the Isles of Harris & Lewis this year, as for many this is on hold. It would love to move there one day, contribute something to the Island, live & work there. I'm currently over the border in the NE England but my heart longs for the Isles. I was sad too hear both you & your wife have both been poorly. Hope you are feeling much better. I've had a look at your website which looks great and a new Subscriber for sure. Best wishes.. Julie
Oh wow Julie - I can't thank you enough for your kindness. It's been a tough time for us as a family, but we're not the only ones and I hope you and your family are safe and well. Visiting Lewis & Harris was so special for us. I always remember my wife on the ferry saying that "she felt safe" which slightly puzzled me at the time, but I think she just meant that she could breathe and relax away from her highly stressful job. I definitely felt it too. I get a lot of criticism for the video, so your kind words mean a great deal to me. It was only meant to be a quick journal of our visit and it wasn't until I got home that I realised I might have enough clips to make a wee film and share with others. I also hope that it might give the islands a boost when visitors can go back. I really hope that one day you can fulfill your dream to live there. I would love to have six months where I can take my time and really discover the spirit and heart of the islands and hopefully do a much better job of catching it on film. Stay safe and thank you so much for your incredibly kind support. Warmest best wishes from a sunny Edinburgh, David :-)
Enjoyed this video will have to add Lewis and Harris to the list. I love the little village Na Gearrannan? I do miss the Fish and chips over there too. You certainly enjoy a good cafe. Itsmade me hungry as much as anything else :)
Hi Phil, really glad you enjoyed this one. I didn't plan to make a proper film as we only had three full days, but I thought it was worth putting out there anyway, particularly to help support the hospitality & tourism economy, which I hope will be back up and running again next year. Hope all is well with you and thanks again for all your kind support. Best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland All well thanks. We are very fortunate so far with No COVID. There are pockets on the mainland and we have opened the borders now. Our plan is to come to Scotland may 2022 and I will be in touch with questions and seek some advice in the new year. Stay safe kind regards Phil.
@@pmbenbow1964 Hi Phil, that's great news that you're Covid free over there, that must be such a relief. Sadly, we're still quite locked down here and Greater Glasgow and West Lothian are now in tier 4 which means restricted travel and only essential services open. However, I'm still feeling very optimistic with all the new vaccines being announced. It's been awful not being able to work and I can't wait to start meeting people again. I'd be delighted to help you with your exciting visit in 2022 :-) All the best, David
Very nicely filmed video which brought back wonderful memories. I toured the Outer Hebrides 2007 in a motorhome. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear water look almost tropical like.....until you put your foot in the water which is absolutely freezing!! Favourite beach? Thats a difficult one but Hushinish at the end of the B887 is truly amazing and totally remote.
Hi Bulletguy, thanks for that. I'm really jealous you had a campervan to tour the islands. That would be my ultimate dream. We only had a few days which was a terrible rush and the thought of touring with a van would be bliss. Yes, completely agree with the tropical look of the beaches. They're also a haven for amazing flora and fauna. I found wild orchids growing which were just beautiful and the butterflies were just amazing. Very difficult to choose a favourite beach, they were all pretty specatcular. Thanks for your kind words and support. Warmest best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland Hi David.....yes it does need time to see everything and even though i had 3 weeks i could easily have used more time but back then i was working and that was my full allocation of leave. I booked an Island Hopscotch route and that also gave me the option of a few days on Tiree on the return leg to Oban. I would go back in a heartbeat but no longer have my camper and had to give up touring due to health issues but i have fond memories of the Hebrides. I found many islanders are pretty religious and i remember being parked up opposite a church in Lewis on a Sunday watching the congregation arrive. A few biker lads turned up in full leathers, each carrying Bibles and i found the religious faiths go from Presbyterian/Free church in the north, to predominantly Roman Catholic in the south on Barra. When on Lewis i remember a sign on the locked gate to a childrens playground which read, "Please respect our Sabbath". It was Sunday hence the reason the gate was locked but i couldn't help but think the children here really do respect it where on mainland UK a sign like that would probably be ripped down! It's another way of life on the Hebrides but i had no problem in sharing the utmost respect for their values.
@@Bulletguy07 I'm really sorry you had to give up the campervan and I hope your health is much better. I remember playing outside on a Sunday while on a family holiday in the highlands and being told off by a neighbour for breaking the sabbath. I was too young to understand at the time and quite upset. I'm not religious, but I do miss the quietness and peace of Sundays when the shops closed and people spent more time with their families. I fish a lot in Assynt and it's not unusual even nowadays for some lochs not to be available on a Sunday, which of course I fully respect. Thanks for commenting and stay safe. Best wishes, David :-)
Thanks Nadine, I'm so glad you liked it. It's a very personal video of a very precious family holiday and sharing it was a big decision for me, but I think it's brought a lot of pleasure to other people, so it's been worthwhile. Thanks again for being so kind. Have a lovely weekend, best wishes, David :-)
I was lucky enough to visit these islands a couple of years ago and I was totally blown away both by the scenery and the people. The seas are azure blue and the welcome is amazing. Everyone should visit at least once in their lives. Prepare yourselves the weather though, it can be wild and savage at times. One the upside, if you stand on a beach, you can get free Microdermabrasion. ;0
Hi Shirley, many thanks for commenting and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We truly fell in love with the Islands and hope to discover a few more Hebridean Islands next year. Yes, the sea air can certainly be very bracing! Thanks again, David :-)
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. This was one of the first videos I made, thinking only family would watch, so it’s nice others have enjoyed it too 😀 Have a great weekend, best wishes, David
Thanks for watching, it's much appreciated :-) Yes the colours are really remarkable and I think it's not something people expect in Scotland. It's worth remembering that this was filmed in the height of summer and in the winter it can be a very windy, dark and cold place. It all depends on the light you catch it in :-) Best wishes, David
Loved it and loved the music but as a lowland Scot it's cold enough down here without going to the Hebrides. Everyone had heavy jackets on and still looked frozen. Don't really mean it , hope to get the caravan up there when this lockdown is over. Stay safe everyone and we will get through this together.
Thank you. Really appreciate it. Let's hope we can all start enjoying these special places soon and help support jobs & businesses which will be under a lot of pressure in these remote areas.
Being Scott's myself and my wife visited most parts of Scotland not a corner missed, me thinks the negative comments you've had are from people who probably have never visited Scotland and the highlands and islands , probably jealous because there living in overpopulated communities and large cities, I for one with this on my doorstep, I know where i would rather be loch lomond just a few short miles away and stunning views of the clyde in any season never tyerd of it , another place we visit a lot , is England's beautiful north east coast , stunning Northumberland, something always draws us back hear think it's the piece and quiet and beautiful landscape, only a short drive to, lately iv heard Scotland's population is rising in the past year , people for me are seeing that we have something special hear , and want to escape the rat race, sorry for going on David but can't talk my country up enough many thanks. Scotland beautifully created by god himself. 👏😁🏴
Hi Neil, thanks for commenting and for being so supportive. I completely share your love for Scotland. We are indeed a very lucky lot to live in such a stunningly beautiful country. I love Northumberland too. It's a spectacular coastline and one I really should try to explore more. Look after yourself and thank you for your kind words which are greatly appreciated. Best wishes, David
Absolutely beautiful.xx
Thank you Margaret. Really glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a lovely weekend and many thanks for watching. Best wishes, David 🙂
Thank you. I shalk be visiting for the first time this summer 😊
Thanks for watching - hope you have a lovely time. It's a wonderful place. All the best, David :-)
I was lucky enough to be stationed at Stornoway, in HM Coastguard from 1984-1987. My job took me all over the Outer Hebrides, in all weathers. Thanks for this video, it brings back so many wonderful memories of people and places,
Hi Charles, thank you ever so much for your lovely comment. How very fortunate you were to be stationed in Stornoway. You must have seen and explored some incredible places around the Isles. I only made this video for family, but hearing that it brings back great memories for other people, makes me so glad to have shared it. I just wish we'd had more time and I could have done a better job. I'm getting a lot of stick for including the information boards, but at the time I was only journaling it for myself. Anyway, thanks again for your lovely words and I really hope you can visit the beautiful islands again soon, once lockdown is over. The loss of tourism to the islands will be very damaging and I hope that my little video might encourage a few people to discover the islands once the crises is over. Thanks again, Best wishes, David
My dream trip!! Beautiful video!!
Thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate it. This was one of the first videos I ever made and I kinda made it just for myself and my family, hence the quick info boards & panels. I hope to re-do it this year and hopefully improve it. Thanks again, best wishes, David :-)
Many thanks from this old 75 yr. old Lewis exile. Brought a few sniffles watching the places of my youth. Hope to return in the summ . of 22. This pandemic has screwed up my yearly visit with my bro. & cousins in Stornoway + Ness Exellent footage David . Moran Taing , Slainte mhor.
Thanks so much Angus, I deeply appreciate your very kind words. I filmed this just to record our memories, not thinking that anyone else would want to watch it. If I’d known, I’d have spent more time on the editing, but cest la vie! I included the information boards just as an aid memoire for myself and now of course wish I’d left them up for longer. Still, I’m glad other people have enjoyed it and we can always look back on some wonderful times in a very special place. I do hope as things improve that you can go back soon. We hope that next year we can visit again, when hopefully everything is back to normal. Thanks again for all your kindness and support. Best wishes, David 😀
This is exceptional good photography. Wonderful to experience Scotland through the lens of your camera. I hope that one day we will be able to visit your beautiful country. Blessings!
Thanks so much Hannes - that's really kind of you and much appreciated. I didn't have much time to film, but I had such an amazing time filming. Unfortunately, I only included short clips of the information boards as I only made it for myself and family. One day I hope to re-edit it and make the info boards longer and/or remove them. So glad you enjoyed it and I really hope you can visit Scotland soon. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Nice views super I love it
Thanks lelibeth, really glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a lovely week. All the best, David
I’m with ‘Duck lover’ I too had a lump in my throat at the beauty and poetry of your film, thank you for taking the time to share.
awww thanks so much Jimmy. This was a very personal video to share, so it means a lot to me that you enjoyed it. I only ever thought a handful of people would watch it and really wish I'd made a better job. Unfortunately, YT don't allow you to change videos, but maybe one day I'll re-edit it and make a better job. Thanks again for all your kind words and support. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
We took my mom to her ancestral home- Isle of Lewis in ‘08. It was beautiful and clean. She was 84 and absolutely loved the adventure. A week after we returned home she didn’t know we had ever seen it. I cried a river of tears for her loss of the memories. Now we cry for missing her. Love your exquisite video. Nancy
Awww… Nancy, I’m so sorry, that must have been really hard. I’m sure she would have enjoyed it while she was there and that’s something to hold on to. It’s never easy losing a loved one and my heart goes out to you. Thanks for watching and take good care of yourself. Best wishes, David
I left Lewis over 25 years ago now and have ended up in Sydney but seeing videos like this make me want to move home and reconnect with the island and all my family up there. I hope the current virus situation calms down over the coming months as I have just been made redundant so now would be a good a time as any to make the move.
Hi, I'm so sorry to hear of your redundancy. I really sympathise. It's such a tough time for everyone. I haven't been able to do any tours or photography for over 6 months and I desperately miss it and financially it's been extremely tough, but it's the same for so many in these industries. Fingers crossed the new year brings us all better things. I completely understand your desire to move back home to Lewis. My wife and I often talk of moving there ourselves - maybe one day! Take good care of yourself and I hope everything works out well. I've been lucky enough to spend a bit of time in Sydney and Australia over the years and I really love it, but Scotland will always be very special to me. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Hi, just wondering if you moved to Lewis? We are in Port Stephens, NSW, and will be moving to Scotland (hopefully Lewis) next year.
Hi Claire, perhaps one day, but we’d definitely like to spend a lot more time in the Hebrides. Work and family commitments keep us to the central belt, but hopefully we can have more time in the future to spend discovering this wonderful part of the world. Thanks so much for watching and have a lovely weekend. All the best, David
Soundtrack is Wonderful as well.....S
Thanks Sean, really glad you enjoyed it. I'm re-editing & deleting soon, but hope to have a new version up in the new year :-)
Really nice video! That’s my hand on the wall at 22:27, (Calum John). All the children at the local school got to put their hands into the cement when the hall got renovated, well over 20 years ago now!
Hi CalCo, thanks so much for getting in touch. What a coincidence that was your hand in the wall. My wife and I thought the wall was a lovely idea. We had very mixed feelings about making our video public, as it really just started out as something just for us, but lovely comments like yours makes us really glad we shared it. Hopefully it can bring some extra business to some of the local businesses too. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
how cool is this.
CalCo Macleod - Wow that is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Old tradition has it that if you put your hand near the butt of Lewis,you could possibly lose a whole arm. Apparently every winter the Scots cover the red light on the lighthouse with a big black bed sheet. The Scots are the best alright.👻🧟♂️😱Tick tick tick tick💣
GREAT VIDEO..GREAT SCENERY...A GREAT PLACE..MUST VISIT IT ONE DAY....
Thanks Border Reiver. I really appreciate your kind words and hope you can visit soon once the restrictions are lifted. Best wishes, David
Cracking video. We just sat and watched it. No wonder its had so many views. You captured the beauty of that island so well. Magic!
Thanks so much guys. I think this was one of the first videos I made and I honestly thought it would only be us that watched it! It was shot on the run and the editing is awful, but it’s still our memories and brings lots of good feelings back. I learnt a lot from doing it. It’s a truly incredible place and we’d love to go back. Thanks again for all your support, best wishes David 😀
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Thank you for sharing, what a lovely way to spend half an hour watching your video. I’m hoping to visit Lewis and Harris on my motorcycle at some point. Thank you, take care x
Thanks so much Ian, it’s a wonderful place and I’m sure you’ll thoroughly enjoy exploring. Best wishes for 2022 😀
Great Videos David.. Thanks for sharing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re heading up to Harris July into Aug
What’s the best camp near Luskintyre Beach?
Great footage, similar to what I captured way back in the 90s! Even the weeds were beautiful to film! My wife and I and our friends (4 of us) hired a cottage for the week! On the west side there are golden beaches, on the east side is like the moon with all the boulders and rocks! I did film editing onto VHS cassettes, but I do have some on disc's. We are in our 70s now, but we are contemplating going back to Harris/Lewis! At luskentyre beach there is an island that you could walk out to - it is called tarensay - If that is how one spells it? There was a programme on TV back in the 90s which was called the castaways - they stated that the island was not reachable! I have footage of a micro-light landing on the island - the film crew were furious! Why I know this is - A guy up the road from me where I live told me all about that adventure! The lighthouse with all the birds nesting was an eye opener as on that day we were there it was so windy! I would love to enter my films I have of our journeys around Scotland that I had taken over the years we travelled onto RUclips - The West highland way, Caledonian canal, Skye and so on, but Technology is to complicated for an auld guy like me! But it is so nice seeing footage of Scotland from guys like you in which in becoming popular with folk outwith Scotland! Haste ye back!
Thanks Alan, very much appreciate your very kind words. I didn’t think anyone but family would watch this video, and I would have edited it differently if I’d known others were going to watch it. So glad you have such fond memories of visiting the islands and around the rest of Scotland. They are so special and it’d be lovely to see your films. I’m sure you’d find RUclips easier to use than you think. Hope you can visit again soon. Thanks so much for watching. Warmest best wishes, David 🙂
I am a Scot living in Glasgow and have travelled all over the world. I still maintain however that some of the best beaches I have ever seen are in the North West coast of Scotland. Unfortunately they do not have the warm water to go with it. The only downside are the midges. I used to think the ones on Skye were bad, but the ones in Invermoriston are pretty evil too. Good video, and brought back some great memories.
Hi Lee, you're spot on about the beaches in the north west. I stay in Lairg every year and do the A836/838 loop and then over to Oldshoremore which is just fantastic. Aside from the Hebrides, I think the north west is my favourite part of the mainland and still has a lovely air of being off the beaten track. I've fished around Assynt for over 40 years and there are some spectacular lochs and locations all around the region. Thanks for your kind words and support. Lets hope we can get back up there soon. Best wishes, David
The midges on Skye are evil. Got an awful rash from their bites one year!
Feasgar math, David, agus tapadh leibh for this fabulous video. (As you see, my Gàidhlig is still limited!) My daughter and I live in Australia and are so excited to be moving to Lewis/Harris in 2023. Your video has whetted our appetite even further! Every frame, every shot is an individual artwork, combining to produce a delightful tribute to what is clearly a magical place. Thank you again!
Thank you so much Claire, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I really only shot it on the go, as a record for ourselves, not thinking anyone else would want to watch it 😀 but I’m so glad others have enjoyed watching. That’s amazing you’re moving over to live. Hope you have an amazing time. We hope to go back soon to discover more and hopefully explore the Uists too. Thanks for watching, all the best, David 😀
Great Video thanks.
Thanks so much Pfalzer, I really appreciate that. When I made the video I didn’t think anyone other than family would watch it, so I would have edited it very differently, but I’m glad people are still enjoying it. Many thanks for watching and have a lovely weekend. All the best, David
I too have travelled widely, lived abroad as well as in Norfolk and Pembrokeshire but settled away from the land of my birth in the gently rolling downs of North-West Hampshire. I have come to know most of our country but I have not been to the further reaches of my native land since my youth. The more I have travelled the more I have come to love the beauty and richness of all of Britain - ignoring the messy bits, of course.
"Leave only your footprints" is a sentiment I can agree with which made it slightly distressing to see an Argos and what looks like a Chinese restaurant in the streets of Stornoway.
One of my great grand-mothers came from there. I have never been and that's something I have to put right.
Beautifully done. Thank you, David.
Thanks Angus for taking the time to comment. It's much appreciated :-)
Hi David, just wanted to let you know we moved to Lewis in January from Spain, inspired by your video. Can’t say I’m loving the weather at the moment, rain, rain and more rain. We have seen the mountains covered in ice, snow, sun and mist. The beaches, as you said, take your breath away. The view from our garden is incredible, we have the Harris mountains, and a loch at the end of our garden. The weather is a small price to pay because when the sun does come out its magical. We are 20 minutes from the Callenish Stones which you featured. Sadly some of the eateries have closed down because of COVID but I’m sure things will get better given time. Once again, Thank You 😊
Hi Debra,
So nice to hear from you and that you're enjoying your new life in the Spectacular Hebrides. I'm very jealous, as I'd so love to spend more time there.
Take care and thanks for getting in touch.
All the best,
David
Amazing destination, loved the video.
Thank you Vasiliki, really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, best wishes, David :-)
Respect from Edinburgh You lucky man lol I've always wanted to go there 👍✌️ ❤️🌍
Thanks William. Much appreciated. Hope you can go one day. It’s a wonderful place and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. All the best, David 🙂
This is an excellent film...its the only part of Scotland I've not been to yet. Brilliant
Hi John, thanks for commenting and your very kind words. I can really recommend visiting after lockdown if you can. The island economy relies a great deal on tourism and I know you'd thoroughly enjoy it. Stay safe, best wishes, David :-)
Thanks for putting this out there... you really capture a feeling of the place in so many ways!!!
Hi Mark, thanks for your lovely comment. It makes shooting it worthwhile, especially if it gives pleasure to others. I was unable to walk for most of 2018/19, so visiting these special places, and locking away the memories on film, has taken on a lot of importance to me - plus I just love Scotland! Thanks again and best wishes, David
Hi David, Lovely video of a beautiful location. We are missing our trips to Scotland and especially the Outer Hebrides, hope to be back there soon. Really enjoyed your video and it brought back some great memories. Thank you for sharing, looking forward to seeing more - have subscribed!
Stay safe and well.
Hi Campervan hygge. Can't thank you enough for all your kind words and support. I'm so glad it brought back such good memories. It's a very special place and we are itching to get back too. Thanks also for subscribing. I know that what I do will never be popular on RUclips. I just do my own thing and support from lovely people like you makes it all worthwhile. Best wishes, David
This was the perfect video to stumble across today, as I am missing Scotland so much right now (my best friend lives in Peebles).
From this video, I’m rethinking my next trip! There’s still so much to see of Lewis and Harris, and i don’t think I can devote only 2 days there. Hopefully, the US will have it together by next August so I can go on my holiday.
Hi Stephanie, really glad you enjoyed the video and that it's inspired you to visit these beautiful islands. I never expected this video to be so popular and I now wish I'd made a better job of it! It was only ever short clips for my wife and I to remember in our old age! Funnily enough, my sister lives in Peebles and I hope to make a video about the town very soon. Thanks for commenting, I was thinking of stopping RUclips recently, so it really does help me to keep going :-) Best wishes, Davd
Fantastic video. SO well done. Many 🙏 thanks.
Thank you, I really appreciate it. Warmest best wishes from Edinburgh 😀
a wonderful film of a beautiful part of Scotland
Thanks David, it really is and I hope to go back soon. Thanks for your lovely comment. Best wishes, David :-)
Thank you. With profound elation and melancholy within my heart, Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hi Alana, thank you for your very kind words and for subscribing, we really appreciate it. Best wishes, David :-)
As soon as we get let loose from the lockdown I’m doing some island hopping 💙🏄🏻♂️ actually welling up watching this 🥺
Awww, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I kinda know how you feel. At this time of year I normally go up to Lairg to do some fishing and tour the north west and I'm really, really missing it. I've been just about every year for 42 years and so wish I could be there. Fingers crossed everything gets better soon and we can all start to visit the places we love. The tourism economy has been so badly hit and I really hope it can bounce back later in the year. Thanks again for your lovely comment and best wishes from a sunny Edinburgh :-)
This is hellish being cooped up indoors. My heart is aching to get outside again.
@@deltanovember1672 Hopefully soon Delta. It's not easy, but we'll get there. There's been a small easing announced for Scotland for next week which is very welcome :-)
Fantastic video David,found it by accident really and I was utterly spellbound. Luckily for me, my mother lived at Port of Ness from 1989 to 2013,so I've had 45 holidays up there (while she lived there) and 4 more since she moved back to Yorkshire. I never tire of the Isle of Lewis/Harris,indeed,6 days from now we should have been going again,to stay in a wonderful cottage over-looking the harbour at Port of Ness (due to lockdown we're unable to go).The people.....the scenery...the bird-life...unbelievable!!
Thanks so much Bobby for your kind words. I really appreciate it. How incredibly lucky you've been to have 45 holidays there. We were completely spellbound by the place too and as much by Lewis as by Harris. I so wish we could have spent more time there, but we hope to go back soon. Filming the video was quite a struggle, as there just wasn't enough time to do the islands justice, but lots of early starts helped us get round a fair bit. The beaches are just incredible and it just doesn't come across on film how extraordinary they are. Hope you can get back soon after the restrictions are lifted and thanks again for your very kind words. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Had 3 magical weeks on the outer Hebrides a couple of years ago in our motorhome. Beautiful place.
Glad you enjoyed it Zinc. Lucky you having a motorhome. I've been thinking about getting one for years, but maybe someday :-) Stay safe, David
We also fell in love with Lewis & Harris . Loved your vlog , you really captured the islands rugged beauty
Thanks Boris for your lovely comment, I'm so glad you liked it. It's an amazing place. My wife and I can't wait to go back. Best wishes, David
Great vlog. Amazing natural beauty captured by your work. Thanks❤❤..Tony in Hampshire.
Thanks so much Tony. I greatly appreciate it. Many thanks, David :-)
I really enjoy the way you edit your videos. Usually videos of still photos aren’t as interesting to watch but the way you mix your photography into your filmed stories makes your photos stand out. You have a talent for showing Scotland in such a beautiful way. I’m from Southeast Georgia USA and find nature is the best way to explore a new place. I can’t wait to get to see Scotland, it’s next on my summer travel list. Your videos almost take me there!
Hi Valerie, thanks so much for your very kind words. It means a lot to me :-) We're very blessed in Scotland with some wonderful wildlife, which I hope to film more of, later in the year, when lockdown has eased. I had so many plans for new films, but hopefully next month I'll be able to travel further afield. Please do get in touch if you come over to Scotland this year. I'd be delighted to show you around Edinburgh and give you the heads up on some amazing places to visit around the rest of the country. Warmest best wishes, David
Hi Valerie, I was in SE Georgia, in May 2022, to see White Oak Pastures, which is one of my favorite places on earth; a regenerative farm transformed from an Industrial farm after 20 years. They have 10 pastured species, a great farm shop, and cafe, and grounds, and vacations rentals, and the loveliest staff. I moved to The Isle of Lewis permanently, from Maui, Hawaii, in Oct 2023, alone, with my Assistance Dog, to bring Permaculture and Celtic Mysticism; Regenerative Healing (core and cellular transformation) and Farm Design, to heal the roots of my ancestral home, at age 59.75!
Do you know about The Clearances, The Scottish Highlands and Islands Clearances? The trauma is very much still here. Sad.
Go to White Oak Pastures, when you can. You will LOVE the people and inspiration there.
Love, Aloha, Claire
Absolutely gorgeous. The cinematography is wonderful as is the landscape. As a descendant of the McClure Sept of Clan McLeod, I find this personally enlightening. I wish I could visit. Please reference the songs used in this presentation. I loved the music used to accentuate the visual imagery of your presentation. Thank you.
Thanks John, I deeply appreciate your very kind words about the video and the music. It's always a little nerve wracking publishing personal memories and lovely comments like yours make it all worthwhile. A few people have asked for the track names and I will post these up today in the description once I've checked them. I do hope that you can visit the Hebrides sometime soon after the restrictions are lifted. I can also recommend the North Coast 500 and exploring Assynt which is just gorgeous and very special. Thanks again for your kindness. Warmest best wishes from Edinburgh :-)
11.03 that little beach at Storr Bay is heaven on earth. We've spent many happy hours there,it's only a few hundred yards from the Butt of Lewis light-house (just before you get there)
Hi Bobby, I couldn't agree more about that beach. It really is absolute heaven. I've been all over the world and, as I say in the video, I really think it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The turquoise blue water is just unbelievable, not to mention all the wild flowers and wildlife. I had such mixed feelings about showing these exquisite places, as I'm afraid that if they become too popular that special feeling may disappear, but I know how extremely important tourism to livelihoods on the island and I suppose a balance has to be found. Best wishes, David
Loved Lewis and Harris will be back one day x
So glad you enjoyed the islands. Hopefully it won't be long until we can go back :-)
One of my plans is to move their when I retire
Hi John, it's a wonderful part of the world and I can definitely understand the desire to retire there. I do feel it's extremely important to spend a few months living there, especially during the winter, in order to be sure it's for you. The weather can be wild and there's only a few hours of daylight in the winter. All the Hebridean Islands have their very own distinct culture and history, and if I were to move there, it would be vitally important to me to understand and respect that unique culture and the hebridean way of life. Community life is so important in the Highlands and anyone moving there should be doing it with a view to fully contributing and respecting the way of life that has gone on for generations which is very precious. Thanks for commenting and I wish you all the best in your retirement. David
What a beautiful video. Thank you
Thanks so much Anna, that really means a lot to us. Best wishes, David
So glad my daughter found your vlog, it has helped us finalise our plan to visit this part of the Hebrides! Thank you for sharing this beautiful video of this amazing place!! Hope you wife is better..
Hi Deepa, so glad you enjoyed the video and that it’s helped you with your plans for visiting. It’s a magical place and I’m sure you’ll really enjoy visiting. Hope you have a wonderful time and thanks for watching and visiting Scotland. Best Wishes, David 🙂
I hope visit there someday!!Thanks all!!
Hi Klare, it’s a wonderful place and I’m sure you’ll love it. Thanks for commenting. Best wishes, David
Thanks for posting these. I'm afraid they're as close as I'm going to get to seeing these places.
Oh I'm sorry to hear that. Please don't give up hope. I wasn't able to walk for the best part of a year before we went, due to a rare condition and neuropathy in my feet which causes me a great deal of pain when I walk. Filming, photography, nature and the outdoors are my life and I didn't know if I would be able to continue, but time is a great healer. This is what made getting to the islands so special after a long hard slog of recovery. I've learned to live with it and I don't let it stop me. Your health is absolutely your wealth and I'm determined to follow my dreams for as long as I possibly can :-) Warmest best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland Hello, David. This is an odd coincidence. I have a neuroma in my right foot that I have been putting up with for ten years. It's an affliction, but not debilitating like yours. (They tried a couple fixes for it, but they didn't take.) I am of Scots/Irish descent on my dad's side (my surname is Graham), and I have always wanted to see the homeland, but I can't afford the trip. I will have to make do with your videos. They're beautiful, please keep it up.
@@nosystem1098 Gosh, that is a strange coincidence and my heart goes out to you as I know how difficult these things are to live with. I hope you manage to get some relief eventually. I'm always fascinated to hear about people's connections to Scotland. They reckon the Scottish diaspora is around 100 million and we're always delighted to help people discover their Scottish roots. I really hope that one day you can come over to Scotland and discover your Scottish ancestry. Please do let me know and I'd be delighted to show you around Edinburgh. Thanks for all your support and stay safe. Warmst best wishes, David :-)
Our beautiful island. Lovely video
Thanks Jessie, really appreciate it. Hope you're having a good week. Best wishes from a snowy Edinburgh :-)
Thank you for yours beautiful video! Im in love in your wonderful country and this magical Island! Born on the Adriatic Coast, momenly living near Düsseldorf, but my soul is always connected to this magical piece of Earth! Wishing one day to visit this mesmerising mistic piece of land❤love Rosa!
Hi Rosa, so glad you enjoyed watching our holiday memories from Harris & Lewis. This is one of the first videos I made and I only thought family & friends would watch, so it's lovely to hear you enjoyed it too. I'm hoping to re-edit one day, as I included info boards as aid-memories just for myself which I wouldn't have included if I'd know so many were going to watch! :-) Just have to find the time! I hope to go back soon, so I'll try to make a better job next time, but it's nice to have the memories. Hope you can visit one day - I can't guarantee the weather though - it's a very changeable place and the winter can be a challenge. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland I really enjoyed very much in this very professional and good video!Second you couldn't made it better then You had!Also you represented all interesting places what can be interesting for one person who comes for the first time! I will do my all best that I get next Year there,probably May or Juni,suppose Weather will be little bit more frendly! But the weather doesn't metter,gibs many beautiful things to see!David thank You so much for your answer and waiting for your next masterpiece! 👍😉❤️love Rosa
I have a trip planned in April and this video has been inspirational and invaluable . Thank you 😊
Thanks Jane for your lovely comment. It's hugely appreciated :-) I almost didn't make this wee film, but I'm really glad I made the effort. Hope you have a fantastic time. We really fell in love with the islands and can't wait to go back. It was a very spiritual and even healing few days for us all and I hope you find that too. Do pop into the Barn, it's run by a very lovely couple and Otis their dog is adorable. Best wishes, David
David Wheater thank you. It sounds exactly what I need at the moment. A bit of rest and recuperation. I did get a sense of the spiritual feeling from your film. I shall be in my little camper with my springer spaniel. Just the 2 of us .. I’m so looking forward to it 😊
@@janepowell5679 Sounds wonderful. I'm sure you'll have an amazing time and to do it in a camper van sounds bliss. All the best, David
Love your video, it brings back memories when we visited the Outer Hebrides
Thanks so much. I'm really glad it brings back such good memories. Hope you get the chance to revisit soon. Best wishes, David :-)
Lovely work David, your video brought back so many memories of my week-long solo motorcycle trip from Vatersay to the Butt of Lewis in April 2012 when I visited almost all of the same places as you. I was inspired by the "Island Parish" TV series, and Peter May's book "The Blackhouse". Along with Lesley Riddoch's account of cycling the same route, they gave me a real feel for the place and the people before I got there. I flew from Barra to Benbecula and back on my first morning (10 mins each way!), what an experience that was. That and finding the Time and Tide bell in the sea at Bosta beach are two of my most vivid memories. Some day I will go back.
Thanks Michael, really glad the video brought back fond memories of your visit. Your trip sounds amazing, and to do it on a motorcycle must have been lots of fun. I love Peter May's book and the Island Parish is an excellent series. The time and tide bell wasn't working when we there but I think there are plans to refurbish it. Thanks again for your kind words. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
BRILLIANT BRILLIANT
Awww, thanks Jonny, that's so nice of you and greatly appreciated. Hope you're well and staying safe. Best wishes from a sunny Edinburgh :-)
Looking forward to getting out in our camper and this is the first destination. Great video 👌
Thanks Dayn, when it's safe to visit, we're really looking forward to going back too. Have a lovely weekend :-)
I'm unsure how many times i've watched this video but it's a lot, what a brilliant job you did with it.
Thanks so much Mark I deeply appreciate your really kind words. RUclips can be a very tough platform at times and you've really cheered me up 😃 Thanks for all your support & kindness. Have a wonderful Christmas. Warmest best wishes, David
I'm going for the first time in August. Your film-making skills are pretty exceptional. Thank you so much xxx
Thank you so much Rosie, that's very kind of you and much appreciated :-) Hope you have an amazing time - it's a very special place. All the best, David :-)
A joy to see whilst in Middle East lock down. Home thoughts.
Thanks David. I'm really glad it's brought back good memories of home. Stay safe and best wishes, David
You got as far as Timsgearraidh, so sorry you missed visiting the peaceful, remote Breannais and Mealista, with the sun setting behind the tips of St. Kilda's peaks. The isles themselves can be seen by walking to the hilltops at Mealista. There is an interesting ruin at Mealista, a beautiful peaceful beach, at the end of the road. Our holidays there are a wonderful memory.
Hi Patti, thanks so much for commenting and the recommendations. I'm afraid we just didn't have time to see everything, but it's not so bad, as it gives us even more reason to go back and explore. Best wishes, David :-)
Amazing, going there in January, if the situation allow us to go. I can't wait.
Thanks Renato, you'll have an amazing time. Best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland thank you David, but I just found out I have to isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
Was there June 2019 and Loved it 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
Hi George, so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. It is an amazing place and we can't wait to go back. Best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland Home 🏴❤️
Beautifully filmed and a real advertisement for the Outer Hebrides. I've only visited once and unfortunately the weather was awful but this has inspired me to go back and spend much more time exploring. Thank you
Thanks so much Jane. I really appreciate your kindness. I had to do all the filming really quickly and really wish I'd had more time. Hope you can visit again soon in better weather. All the best, David :-)
It's the best film I've seen. Clarity and composition (I am not a photographer by any stretch of the imagination 🤣). It was just sooooo good
Awww, thanks Jane. I really do appreciate that. The video locks away some very precious memories for us and it took me a while to decide whether to release it as it's quite personal. Hearing how much you enjoyed it makes me glad I took the time to film it and to make it public. Thanks & warmest best wishes, David :-)
@@DavidWheaterScotland hope there will be many more
Hi david
We just found this video while binge watching Lewis and Harris videos as we’re booked to go in may (hopefully🤞)
And this is our new favourite video!
Absolutely beautiful ❤️
I’ll definitely be looking through your more recent videos!
Subbed 👍
Hi Div & Benny, thanks so much for the really kind words about the video - I really appreciate it. I've got a love/hate relationship with this video because I never thought the clips I shot would be good enough to show. It was a short visit and I really just shot from the hip so that we'd have something personal to look back on, so I'm glad that it's inspired you to visit when permitted and thing are completely safe. Thanks again, warmest best wishes, David
Beautiful video, much appreciated. 👏😁🏴
Thanks so much Neil, I really appreciate your kind words. I get so many unpleasant comments, it's nice to have a positive one. Stay safe, best wishes, David
Wow David! I really enjoyed your video. You put a lot of time, skill and effort in editing this together. I thank you!!!! My plan was to visit this summer, but it will have to come soon enough in June 2021.
Thanks so much Paisley, I really appreciate your kind words. I'm so sorry you won't be able to visit this summer. I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed that there might be some travel allowed around Scotland later in the summer. I had plans to visit so many different places just now, but I guess we'll just have to be patient and just dream. Thanks again for your lovely comment. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Definitely want to go too Lewis,Harris and hebrides in my campervan after the lockdown after watching your brilliant video
Thanks so much Niall for your really kind words. Hope you can get up there soon and lucky you having a campervan! :-)
In two years time I will be living there full time - thanks for the video I loved it
Hi Suzi, thanks so much for your lovely comment. We really appreciate it. That's amazing you're going to live there. We loved the islands so much we haven't stopped talking about moving there ourselves. We only had a few days and can't wait to go back. Are you moving for a new job or are you thinking of setting up a business on the islands? You're very lucky. All the best, David
Hello Dave, I am an adventurous sort and have lived In many places. I’ve decided I want to retire there and enjoy the beauty. Can’t wait to wave to you as you drive past on your next holiday xx
@@suzicameron4860 Hi Suzi, I can't think of a more beautiful place to retire. It'll be amazing. We will definitely be back and hopefully one day we can meet on the isles. Good luck with all your plans and do stay in touch, best wishes, David
Totally - will do. Good luck in your ventures too. Keep filming you never know your video might make someone want to move there too. Xx
@@suzicameron4860 Thanks Suzi, I'm always in two minds about making these wee films. I love doing it, but you do get a lot of horrible comments too, but I guess that's just part of life nowadays. I'll definitely persevere, thanks to lovely people like you :-) I think that's the attraction of moving somewhere gentler like the Isles away from all the nonsense - maybe one day :-) Thanks for all your support. All the best, David
Thank you for this , I have wanted to move to Lewis for a long time. Your detailed tour has convinced me it’s the right move. We have bought a house!
Oh wow Debra, that's amazing! My wife and I have been discussing a move there for a long time too - maybe one day! Really glad my wee video helped in your decision to move there. As a photographer and nature lover I can completely understand and I'm sure it'll inspire your art for many years to come. All the best in your new Hebridean adventure - I'm really jealous :-) Warmest best wishes, David
Well done - thank you! This is so beautiful and amazing; I've always wanted to travel here and when the world is a little safer I'll do so.
Thanks so much Jo, very much appreciate your kind words. One day we hope to go back and I hope you can do so too when life gets back to normal, which I'm sure will be soon. Thanks so much for commenting and have a lovely week. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
cool!!! amazing cemetry, with war graves. my two x great uncle is sleeping there from the iolaire disaster . my granny and grandad are there,dads side, a great uncle and loads of others, and also my spot... ive seen it, i was born 2 miles away in doune park. ill be back one day, but im 35, a while i hope x
Hi Del, thank you so much for you lovely comment. I was really taken with the sheer peace and serenity of the cemetery. It's a very special place and I just wish I could have done it more justice. In fact, I really wish I could go back and re-film everything, but I'll just have to settle for my jumble of clips! Thank you so much for getting in touch, I deeply appreciate it. Have a great new year. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
My Grandad was born in Lewis and hadn't see a tree until he came to the mainland, so barren and windswept it was at the time.
Hi Gary, I remember going to Orkney as a child and being surprised that there were no trees. It takes a bit of getting used to. Sorry about the short clips of the storyboards in this video. Again it was at a time when I didn’t know anybody would watch it and I just wanted to record something for family & friends. All the best, David
Thank you, what a wonderful journey. Thanks for the distraction during the Covid-19 lock down. :-)
You're welcome, glad it gave you some distraction from the lockdown. Best wishes, David :-)
Very calming and beautiful video ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Anna, thanks so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you're ok and having a good weekend. Take care and thanks for following. Best wishes, David :-)
David thanks for sharing this video as both my wife and me thoroughly enjoyed it.
It seems that we will definitely have the Outer Hebrides on our destination list for our trip upto the North West of Scotland later in the year (present restrictions being safely lifted ofcourse)
Don't listen to the nay sayers!
Thanks for sharing and keep em coming.
Hi Barry, so glad our video has inspired you to visit the isles. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll all be able to travel a bit more later in the summer. Thanks for your kind words and I hope you have as memorable a time as we did. Best wishes, David
Fell in love with it. The land of my great-great grad parents. Want to revisit.....
Hi Olive, thanks for commenting. Yes we really did fall in love with the Islands too. It's hard not to, they're so beautiful. Hope you can visit again very soon. Best wishes, David :-)
When one travels around Scotland and see in how our ancestors lived their daily life's back then, we then appreciate in what we have today! God bless them!
You’re so right Alan. We have so many conveniences now, compared to back then, that we simply take for granted. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment, it’s much appreciated 🙂
Lovely video, I've been lucky to visit these islands twice and based myself in Tarbert. Stayed at a wee B&B which is no longer in operation with the most fantastic, kind and charming landlady. Sweet memories of hours of walking.
Hi flip flop, many thanks for commenting and I'm so glad you have enjoyed the islands as much as we did. We will always have fond memories of our visit and I can't wait to go back. All the best, David:-)
Hope to move to Lewis one day for work. Thank you for this beautiful video, it's massively appreciated.
Thank you very much Sam. Hope you enjoy your visit when it's safe to travel again. We are really looking forward to going back again as it is a wonderful place. All the best, David :-)
I must say that this is one of the best videos about scotland on youtube ❤️👌🏻
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I've been trying to decide whether to keep going with RUclips and lovely comments like yours really helps me keep motivated to keep sharing my love for Scotland. Many thanks, best wishes, David :-)
You are more than welcome..
You are the best on video making and editing them..
With great sound effects..
People like me who just started can get inspiration by you..
I really appreciate your work and suggest you to keep going and show us the best of scotland 😊
I will be there soon and may be we'll collaborate one day in Scotland 😎
Thanks
@@abdulahad1907 That's really kind of you. Hope you can visit us soon and explore this wonderful country I'm very lucky to call home. Best wishes, David :-)
Thanks very much for this, really good informative vid, and very well put together too. I've been planning on getting up there for a couple of years now, and you've given me some new places to put on my map. Maybe later on this year....maybe!?! Thanks again Mate.
Thanks Min, I really appreciate your kind words and I'm really glad you're planning to visit. It's an incredible place and we can't wait to go back. Best wishes, David
Beautiful
Thanks Suzanne. Really glad you liked it :-)
The landscape looks beautiful and alluring albeit mind numbingly cold. It would be a nice place to visit but I think that it would take a pretty hardy soul to make a permanent home there. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I truly enjoyed your video! Cheers.
Thanks Jock, I really appreciate it. The cold doesn't really bother us that much. We have a saying here that's there's no such thing as bad weather - just the wrong clothes :-) It's really the lack of light in the winter that I miss the most, although the long summer days do make up for it. All the best, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland You are welcome David. I like your saying about there being no bad weather just the wrong clothes. That is a great way to maintain a positive and upbeat outlook on things. I live in a small town called Peachtree City just to the South-West of Metro-Atlanta in the US State of Georgia where the Summers are very hot and the Winters are delightfully mild with little to no snowfall. So I am always a bit on the lookout for extreme cold like I experienced for six years while stationed and living in Germany many years ago as a United States Army Officer. But it all comes down to what you make of it I suppose. None the less, your part of the world looks absolutely delightful! Thank you for sharing your bit of Paradise.
@@porkulate Hi Jock, the climate here in Scotland is very changeable. Sometimes it feels like we get four seasons in a day. Last summer, here in Edinburgh, it hit 31 degrees which was quite exceptional. Hope you can visit us one day. We're a very friendly bunch and there's so much to see and do. :-)
@@DavidWheaterScotland Your part of the UK looks beautiful David. There is so much archeological and living history on display and to be experienced up close and in person - especially compared to US history since the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World anyway. The closest that I have managed to get to your part of the world was a long weekend in London which was nothing like greater England at all. Like you said in your video though, I have been Blessed to travel all over this planet both before, during and after my career in the US Army. I was born - a US citizen - in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago a once and former British colony so I am reasonably familiar with some aspects of British history which we studied in school at the time. I also really enjoyed reading Enid Blyton books voraciously as a child so I was always on some mystery adventure or holiday smewhere out in the British countryside with great relish and anticipation in my early years! My parents had the good sense to pack us all up and get out of that place when I was still in my mid- teens. The country is an absolute, crime drenched, corrupt and violent disaster since it gained and wasted it's so called 'independence'. But maybe some day, by God's Grace I shall make it to your enticing and 'mysteriuos' - for me anyway - wonderf and delightful Scotland. Thank you again David.
@@porkulate Hi Jock, I used to love the adventure of the Famous Five too. It was great escapism and so innocent. I really hope you can come and visit Scotland. It's a truly remarkable country and I know you'd love it. Warmest best wishes from a sunny Edinburgh :-)
Remarkable video
Thank you David !!!
Thanks Andrew, that's really kind of you. All the best, David :-)
Wow I loved this..great atmospheric filming..thank you
Thanks so much Sue, I really appreciate it. I filmed this really just for family when I started RUclips and I'm glad others have enjoyed watching it too. Many thanks for your kind words, Best wishes, David :-)
😍😍😍 some reasons more to visit the Islands in Mai
Thanks Rudolf. We hope you enjoy your visit in May. It's a fantastic place to visit.
Thanks for the video. Our next tour will go to Hebrides! If you love the nature there you will love the nature in northern part of Norway; Senja, Vesterålen and Lofoten as well!
Thanks Scrapenation, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. All the best, David
Loved every minute of this 🙏🏼
Thank you Lisa, I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. These are magical islands and I hope to go back soon and make a better job of this video. I didn't think anyone would watch except family, so it's nice to know others are enjoying it too. All the best, David :-)
Great video loved every bit of it. I must try to get there someday. Elspeth Speirs
Thanks Elizabeth, I really appreciate your lovely comment and it really gives me the fuel to keep filming my beautiful country. Take care and I really hope you can visit one day soon. Best wishes, David :-)
Hope everyone is doing ok. This video has been such a find, It was just amazing and incredible how much you crammed in over a few days. The video is very professional and very beautiful. It was my dream to travel to the Isles of Harris & Lewis this year, as for many this is on hold. It would love to move there one day, contribute something to the Island, live & work there. I'm currently over the border in the NE England but my heart longs for the Isles. I was sad too hear both you & your wife have both been poorly. Hope you are feeling much better. I've had a look at your website which looks great and a new Subscriber for sure. Best wishes.. Julie
Oh wow Julie - I can't thank you enough for your kindness. It's been a tough time for us as a family, but we're not the only ones and I hope you and your family are safe and well. Visiting Lewis & Harris was so special for us. I always remember my wife on the ferry saying that "she felt safe" which slightly puzzled me at the time, but I think she just meant that she could breathe and relax away from her highly stressful job. I definitely felt it too. I get a lot of criticism for the video, so your kind words mean a great deal to me. It was only meant to be a quick journal of our visit and it wasn't until I got home that I realised I might have enough clips to make a wee film and share with others. I also hope that it might give the islands a boost when visitors can go back. I really hope that one day you can fulfill your dream to live there. I would love to have six months where I can take my time and really discover the spirit and heart of the islands and hopefully do a much better job of catching it on film. Stay safe and thank you so much for your incredibly kind support. Warmest best wishes from a sunny Edinburgh, David :-)
Enjoyed this video will have to add Lewis and Harris to the list. I love the little village Na Gearrannan? I do miss the Fish and chips over there too. You certainly enjoy a good cafe. Itsmade me hungry as much as anything else :)
Hi Phil, really glad you enjoyed this one. I didn't plan to make a proper film as we only had three full days, but I thought it was worth putting out there anyway, particularly to help support the hospitality & tourism economy, which I hope will be back up and running again next year. Hope all is well with you and thanks again for all your kind support. Best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland All well thanks. We are very fortunate so far with No COVID. There are pockets on the mainland and we have opened the borders now. Our plan is to come to Scotland may 2022 and I will be in touch with questions and seek some advice in the new year. Stay safe kind regards Phil.
@@pmbenbow1964 Hi Phil, that's great news that you're Covid free over there, that must be such a relief. Sadly, we're still quite locked down here and Greater Glasgow and West Lothian are now in tier 4 which means restricted travel and only essential services open. However, I'm still feeling very optimistic with all the new vaccines being announced. It's been awful not being able to work and I can't wait to start meeting people again. I'd be delighted to help you with your exciting visit in 2022 :-) All the best, David
Great vid. Thanks so much for the song at the start.
Glad you liked it!
Very nicely filmed video which brought back wonderful memories. I toured the Outer Hebrides 2007 in a motorhome. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear water look almost tropical like.....until you put your foot in the water which is absolutely freezing!! Favourite beach? Thats a difficult one but Hushinish at the end of the B887 is truly amazing and totally remote.
Hi Bulletguy, thanks for that. I'm really jealous you had a campervan to tour the islands. That would be my ultimate dream. We only had a few days which was a terrible rush and the thought of touring with a van would be bliss. Yes, completely agree with the tropical look of the beaches. They're also a haven for amazing flora and fauna. I found wild orchids growing which were just beautiful and the butterflies were just amazing. Very difficult to choose a favourite beach, they were all pretty specatcular. Thanks for your kind words and support. Warmest best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland Hi David.....yes it does need time to see everything and even though i had 3 weeks i could easily have used more time but back then i was working and that was my full allocation of leave. I booked an Island Hopscotch route and that also gave me the option of a few days on Tiree on the return leg to Oban. I would go back in a heartbeat but no longer have my camper and had to give up touring due to health issues but i have fond memories of the Hebrides. I found many islanders are pretty religious and i remember being parked up opposite a church in Lewis on a Sunday watching the congregation arrive. A few biker lads turned up in full leathers, each carrying Bibles and i found the religious faiths go from Presbyterian/Free church in the north, to predominantly Roman Catholic in the south on Barra. When on Lewis i remember a sign on the locked gate to a childrens playground which read, "Please respect our Sabbath". It was Sunday hence the reason the gate was locked but i couldn't help but think the children here really do respect it where on mainland UK a sign like that would probably be ripped down! It's another way of life on the Hebrides but i had no problem in sharing the utmost respect for their values.
@@Bulletguy07 I'm really sorry you had to give up the campervan and I hope your health is much better. I remember playing outside on a Sunday while on a family holiday in the highlands and being told off by a neighbour for breaking the sabbath. I was too young to understand at the time and quite upset. I'm not religious, but I do miss the quietness and peace of Sundays when the shops closed and people spent more time with their families. I fish a lot in Assynt and it's not unusual even nowadays for some lochs not to be available on a Sunday, which of course I fully respect. Thanks for commenting and stay safe. Best wishes, David :-)
thanks for sharing very informative and great camera work - yep i will go there now
Glad you found it informative Tommy. Best wishes, David :-)
super amazing video
Thanks Nadine, I'm so glad you liked it. It's a very personal video of a very precious family holiday and sharing it was a big decision for me, but I think it's brought a lot of pleasure to other people, so it's been worthwhile. Thanks again for being so kind. Have a lovely weekend, best wishes, David :-)
I was lucky enough to visit these islands a couple of years ago and I was totally blown away both by the scenery and the people. The seas are azure blue and the welcome is amazing. Everyone should visit at least once in their lives. Prepare yourselves the weather though, it can be wild and savage at times. One the upside, if you stand on a beach, you can get free Microdermabrasion. ;0
Hi Shirley, many thanks for commenting and I'm so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We truly fell in love with the Islands and hope to discover a few more Hebridean Islands next year. Yes, the sea air can certainly be very bracing! Thanks again, David :-)
Another great video David.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. This was one of the first videos I made, thinking only family would watch, so it’s nice others have enjoyed it too 😀 Have a great weekend, best wishes, David
@@DavidWheaterScotland yes, very nice information about a great place.
Just great video! Stay well everyone 😊👍
Thank you. Glad you liked it :-)
@@DavidWheaterScotland I think people like you who care to share their moments of happiness deserve to be happy :-) All the best!
@@washubrain Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. Stay safe too. Best wishes, David :-)
5:24 - crazy how the sand is so white and the water so turquoise
cheers from canada
Thanks for watching, it's much appreciated :-) Yes the colours are really remarkable and I think it's not something people expect in Scotland. It's worth remembering that this was filmed in the height of summer and in the winter it can be a very windy, dark and cold place. It all depends on the light you catch it in :-) Best wishes, David
Lovely video ..took me back to trip last year ...supposed to go again July but now all cancelled
Thanks Bob. Glad you liked it and I hope it won't be long until we can all go back :-)
Soon
Loved it and loved the music but as a lowland Scot it's cold enough down here without going to the Hebrides. Everyone had heavy jackets on and still looked frozen. Don't really mean it , hope to get the caravan up there when this lockdown is over. Stay safe everyone and we will get through this together.
Thank you. Really appreciate it. Let's hope we can all start enjoying these special places soon and help support jobs & businesses which will be under a lot of pressure in these remote areas.
Wonderful!
Awww, thanks Eric you've really made my day. Thanks and best wishes, David :-)