Fort Augustus, Invergarry Castle, and the Well of the Seven Heads - The Caledonian Canal. Ep. 178.
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- We continue our journey along the Caledonian Canal climbing the Fort Augustus Locks to Loch Oich where we visit Invergarry Castle and tell the gruesome tale of the Well of the Seven Heads. We continue to Laggan where the weather forces us to take shelter for the day.
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Scotland is so beautiful that the rain cannot take anything away from it.
So true x
You Boys and Otis should be on the BBC another extremely interesting vlog with historic tales and factual information. ❤️
We're better than the BBC 😉😘🤣
As a Scot (living in the USA with a Frenchman) thank you so much for posting your travels. It's like getting a much needed visit home. ❤❤❤❤
It's our pleasure ❤️
Great to hear Shaun explain the difference between lock and loch 👍👍👍
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Stunning cinematography; a perfect soundtrack; great commentary; exceptionally high quality drone footage all combined to make a programme as good as anything being broadcast and on a UHD tv video quality is exceptionally high - a very good camera. I can’t wait to see the next episode - well done.
WOW! Thank you 🙏
I love the avenue of fir trees and the misty mountainside. How magical!
It was beautiful x
I haven't been making comments on videos for very long and there's something I don't understand. As I'm writing this there are 3.9 thousand thumbs up and 9 thumbs down. First of all I don't understand any thumbs down because our Foxes always do such an amazing job. Truly, they're a treat .What are people wanting or expecting ? If I don't like a video it's not a big deal, I move on. Can anyone explain the thumbs down attitude ? Thanks for letting me sound off. Much love from Florida Laura 🍊🤗🧡
It's just youtube. Even the best videos get disliked and sometimes there's no reason at all. Some people see 0 dislikes and feel the need to change that number to "1". Sometimes, a viewer might not like something the video creator said so will just dislike every video they make out of spite, others might not be interested in the video and will dislike without even watching it. Also people might click dislike by mistake ( I've done it before).
@@jpaulc441 J Paul, thankyou for your explanations and thank you for taking the time to do it. BTW, I ' liked ' your comment. 😁👍
I think Paul C summed it up perfectly in his reply 👉🏻
I’m so glad I found you Foxes. You do brilliant travel videos helping me learn about my adopted country. Scotland really is breathtaking ❤️🏴
We've fallen in love with the place and don't want to leave xx
Thank you for my Friday cheer-up, gentlemen. You are both incredible ambassadors for the places you journey through.
Our pleasure!
Every Friday we get to learn new stuff from across the pond thanks to Professor Colin. Great video.
Ooooh thank you ❤️
Knot's Landing is my new favourite airplane show.
😂
Another beautiful and fact filled vlogs. Thanks Foxes for taking us all along on your wonderful journey around Scotland. X
You're very welcome, Susanne xxx
Well, my dogs had their morning run while the coffee was brewing. I made some cinnamon toast, poured my coffee, settled down and opened RUclips. There you were with a beautiful view of Scotland. Really jealous of this amazing trip. Thanks guys from foggy Central California.
That is awesome!
As a professional journalist and videographer for 35 years, I know how much work you put into your videos. It shows. We look forward to each new installment. Looking forward to getting our calendar. 🍻
Aww, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the calendar too 👍🏻
Colin, Shaun and Otis,
I’m really enjoying the Scottish series. Great videos (as usual)! Glad you’re able to cruise while awaiting your new narrow boat!
Yeah, us too xx
Fantastic entertainment, came home a bit glum. Watched you guys with all that scenery and passing on knowledge of the areas you visit has cheered me up. Well done, and I am very envious. Thanks guys.
Glad we could cheer you up, Tony ❤️❤️❤️
Well, Gentlemen, this for me has to be one of the most Cinema Graphicly Beautiful Vlogs of Scotland so far. Colin, with your photography and editing skills, you've managed to capture the Ethereal Beauty of the Loch and the surrounding countryside of Scotland, in every frame. Thank you again, for taking us along with you, on this unforgettable adventure. Respectfully Jessiah
Wow! Thank you!
Very ‘Manx’ looking weather conditions, I swear every time I pass the ‘Welcome to Scotland’ sign it starts to drizzle! 😄
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Scotch mist - beautiful Scotland 🏴
It definitely is xx
There is nothing like a horror story in front of a fireplace in a Scottish Inn on a stormy night, great episode again.
I hope you've got alcohol 🤣
Another cracking video guys!Having lived here all my life (and I'm in my double thirties now!🤯) I fall in love all over again with my country with each passing week!💖❤️ Have you guys thought of a wee retirement package - nice wee cottage by the loch and a boat in the water⛵ - we could come & visit you and enjoy a day on the loch (I'll bring the Tunnock's Caramel Wafers and sliced sausage😋). Nice wee earner in your golden years, no? I'll miss you when you go!😥😓😰
If we go 😉🏴
It was a brutal week, THANK YOU for the wonders of the Scotland on a Friday afternoon. I need that,
Our pleasure, David!
Been following along with your journey along the Caledonian canal. It is unbelievably beautiful and it’s got me seriously considering bringing my wife there next year and doing the same journey. Absolutely stunning fellas and a lot of that is down to your fantastic camera work. Stay safe!!
We've fallen in love with this country 🏴
I know y’all are anxious to get the new longboat. I don’t blame you! However, I can’t tell you how much I’ll miss your informative travels through Scotland. Wow! What an absolutely gorgeous countryside! Best to you and safe travels. xx
The travels in Scotland a far from finished yet xx
@@FoxesAfloat Ooh! Crinan next? Forth and Clyde? if you are going to cruise Loch Long let me know, I'll wave as you pass my hoose!
Love seeing you guys in Scotland- you should come up more often (bring us more warm weather!) x
We love this country, we fallen in love with it 🏴🏴🏴🏴
Love the land of the tartan army ! Honesty only ever been once and I was in awe ! Hope you lovely boys have a great weekend and the same to my fellow subscribers . Xxx
Thanks, Mandy!
Another great Vlog adventure. Being a photographer myself I envy you seeing all those stunning views. The ride down the avenue was brilliant. Thank Colin and Shaun
Glad you enjoyed it
Colin and Shaun , thanks again for a beautiful video. I really enjoy seeing your travels , it is like being a special guest on the boat during the trips. Looking forward to seeing where you go on the next trip.
Glad you enjoyed it
You seem to be so happy and relaxed on this trip. I'm happy for you! It has been so beautiful. We are so lucky to have such a talented photographer/videographer taking us along!
We're having a blast x
Fantastic to see you enjoying Fort Augustus. The building around 3.38 to the right of the lock gate, with the white gable and stone frontage was where aI lived very happily for just over a year enjoying the sights, walking across the lock gates to get to that very, very good butcher, pub etc. And well done for including the story of poet Iain Lom and the seven heads. Btw, what is written on the monument is highly inaccurate spin to make MacDonald of Glengarry appear to be the hero of the episode.
WOW awesome place to live xx
Otis is so funny he sure doesn't like it when the camera isn't on him😀 And he sure like the wind in his face!
You guys are doing such a great job with these Video's the footage is just brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing
He seems to know when the camera is pointing at him 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great vlog Scottish scenery at its best thank you
Thank you, Janet xx
When you get to Fort William I hope you get on that TRAAAIN!!!!!. You deserve a little magic in your lives. You have given me so much beauty in showing the Caledonian Canal. Thank you. Xxx
Spoilers x
Sorry Xxx. Ps the big kiss is for adorable Otis.
Another great episode. I really appreciate the inclusion of those historic photos. Scotland is so beautiful. I dreamed of seeing it but am now so fortunate in seeing your videos
Thanks Margaret 👍🏻
You’ve only gone and done it again. Wow guys this series you’ve both put together is so awesome guys. The professional manner in which it’s filmed and edited, is totally outstanding. God bless yah guys. We just can’t wait to see what happens next. DOH! got to wait another week, bugger 😝
Stay safe and healthy guys 😘
WOW thank you so much 🙏🏴❤️😎😍🐾😘
I can see why my Father would wax lyrical about the Highlands and his clan history it's just stunning. Thanks for that smashing Vlog. All the best. Love Stephen.
Glad you enjoyed it, Stephen x
Epic journey guys, beautiful scenery and entertaining, keep up the good work lads.
Thank you, Robert, will do xxx
Fab vlog! I’m just lost for words on how amazing the Scottish scenery is!! Can’t wait for next week
Thank you as always, Alfie. Glad you enjoyed it, mate 👍❤️
5am Saturday morning New Zealand time, just got my coffee and toast, now tuning in for my Foxes fix. =-)
OMG Thats early 😳❤️
@@FoxesAfloat It's worth it =-)
These Scottish vlogs are fantastic, thanks.
Awesome, thank you, David xx
Oh, lots of wonderful eye candy and intrigue in this one Colin and Shaun. How is it possible . . . your videos just keep getting better and better. I've thoroughly enjoyed this vicarious look into the stark beauty which is Scotland. Thank you so much for all the effort and research which goes into these videos, you make so many peoples weekends so much brighter. Wishing you health and happiness from Avondale, Arizona.
WOW Thank you, Michael 🙏❤️
Sad seeing the boat breaking up. Also rather gruesome about the seven severed heads. Loved the avenue of trees.
Really gruesome x
Love watching your videos they bring a sense of calm and tranquility in this mad world we're living in. Can't wait until the next one. Love you guys.
Glad to know that this madness brings calm 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️
It's a good job you're always there to help Shaun out while he's got a bad arm and to give him a hand.
Always 😉
Wow! What scenery, amazing filming as always, you two are having a blast 💥
Thanks so much!
Barge ☑️ Boat ☑️ Submarine 🤔 Hot air balloon 🤔 Cruise 🤔 Chuffer 🤔... these episodes show how versatile your format is. Great visas and interesting facts. Looking forward to your new boat build!
Thanks so much, Gregory!
Really love watching your vlogs guys. The fantastic cloud formations, and seeing the reflections in the water was the greatest. Your camera work is so professional Colin. Roll on next Friday so that I can be amazed with the scenery yet again. Take care, stay safe and well. With kind regards, Derek.
Thank you so much, Derek xxx
Pure poetry lads. Love it!!
Thank you kindly
Absolutely stunning scenery. I now see the differences between England and Scotland canals. Otis looks so cute in his life vest by the way. You guys look very healthy and happy.🤗👍
Thanks Mark.
Nice one boys - I love the Caledonian
Us too! 🏴💙
Terrific scenery and brilliant historical information. A shear pleasure, watching and listening to your experiences. Thanks guys, real pleasure!!
Many thanks!
Just love the scenery…quietly majestic!
It's awesome x
This all makes me want to go for a holiday on these Lochs ! :-) Have you ever thought of a holiday on continental Europe, hiring a boat and going along the very nice canals and rivers in France, Belgium and The Netherlands ?
Never say never is our motto xx
Brilliant, thanks guys for my Friday fix.
Always a pleasure!
When you’ve finished with Scotland 🏴, how about visiting the canals of Ireland 🇮🇪
We might just do that in the future x
Gosh how spectacular those stretches of canal are with 🌲 trees on both sides absolutely breathtaking and insanely gorgeous panoramic views .Please give us some more guys EN COEUR !!!
Thank you!
Brilliant as always boy's especially all the history. I can see that weather turning for the worse. see you next week.
Ahhhh we'll be fine 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 🤣
Beautiful landscapes… the deep calm waters…. that reflect healthy evergreens. I can see that if one was born and raised in the Highlands …and had to leave it behind to seek work elsewhere….you would miss the sights, sounds and fragrances. For a moment there I realized that this is as closed to heaven as you get without having to die first. Thank you for these journals… and sharing your time so that we may all see what Scottish treasures await the traveller.
Safe journey
Cheers 🥂
Totally our pleasure, Jacques 👍🏻🏴💙
@@FoxesAfloat 👍🇨🇦🇬🇧🥂
Fantastic views,. Fantastic stories,. Fantastic blog. Thank you🙏❤️✌️
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful....yet again. Thank you.
Thank you! Cheers!
I'm enjoying the trip across Scotland with you. Thanks for sharing it.
Our pleasure, Richard
So so beautiful, your so lucky to enjoy this wonderful land that Mother Nature made for us all to enjoy.
It really is!
So nice to see you both clearly enjoying your trip.
Despite living in Inverness I've only ever done the canal from the city to Loch Ness. One day I'd like to do the whole thing!
Yeah you should definitely do the whole thing 👍👍❤️
@@FoxesAfloat I've been investigating since watching 😉
What a beautiful way to visit Scotland!
It really is!
Wow, I need to open the Thesaurus to find the words for this episode. Breathtaking is the one methinks. Thank you so much, amazing. Take care.
It's even better in real life ❤️❤️❤️
So much beauty! Gotta love the highlands. I've toured Scotland twice, but seeing it from the water is a whole other dimension. Thank you for taking us along, your photography is simply breathtaking. Don't know how you manage that in the drizzle. 💖
With great patience 😂👍🏻🏴
Such a great video! Some of the shots with the sky reflecting off the water were epic! Love the stories and history too. You guys always do such a great job!
Aww, Chris, thanks so much!
9am is Foxes time in Cochrane, Alberta, also.
Locks and Lochs; I saw that coming. What a beautiful place!
It's even better in real life xx
That line of cloud at the end was Scots mist. 😉
Yes it was!
... as in, what am I, Scots mist? ... he disappeared like Scots mist. haha and many more...
Wow sensational...absolutely beautiful...
Awesome thank you x
Scotland is indeed gorgeous. Can't wait to see parts of it in person next year.
Lucky you! We visited 2 years ago and it took our breath away. Cannot wait to go back !
Oh you will have an awesome time xx
Brilliant episode... Shaun your looking very fit 👍
Ooooh Errrr Thank you 😘
Y’all have done it again. Provided with great joy, detail, smiles, and laughter your interesting, gorgeous, informative, and grand vlog. I have enjoyed each moment and laughed getting to say hi to Otis several times plus smiling with you two as you entertained each other and us! Thanks for taking me somewhere I doubt I’ll ever get to see, this amazing and beautiful part of Scotland!
Scotland is beautiful, we don't want to leave xx
Good morning from Tennessee USA. Fantastic video. Really enjoyed the beautiful views. Have a fantastic day.
Glad you enjoyed it, Patricia ❤️❤️❤️
Friday. Foxes Afloat. Part of my new normal. Great stuff.
YAYYYY! ❤️
17 degrees is... sweater and layering weather for me!
WOW 🤣🤣🤣
Stunning.
Thank you!
I was able to witness this way back in 2002. Awesome!!
Amazing scenery!!! I'd love to see the inside of "LeBoat"....and how you think it compares to "SILVER FOX" for comfort and living.
We're focussing on the stunning scenery outside for the moment. There are some photos of inside the boat on our RUclips Community page here 👉🏻 ruclips.net/user/FoxesAfloatcommunity and we'll be showing them in a vlog in a couple of weeks 👍🏻
Thanks guys. X
You're welcome ❤️🙏
That stretch of water after the staircase locks looks just beautiful, the water was like a mirror. Happy trails boys. Scotland has always been on my bucket list and I am determined to get there one day. Any updated news on the new narrowboat?
Coming soon! 👍🏻🏴💙
You guys bring so much joy to Glenda and me…..we watch your Friday episodes at night for us, past your bedtime, and wish we could be there too. Thanks much for sharing it all with us!
Glad you both enjoyed it 🙏❤️❤️
Awesome scenery.
It's even better in real life ❤️❤️❤️
Excellent preparation and presentation.
Thank you, Ron x
Everything in Scotland is BIGGER... as in canals... LOL Beautiful capture of Scotland . As a Scottish/ Irish American I'm throughout enjoy this vlog GREAT JOB GUYS
Glad you enjoyed it
As always.....PURFIC !
Thank you, John 👍🙏❤️😎
Love the videos guys ...watched from when you started. ... these Scottish videos have been awesome keep up the good work
Thank you, David. Will do xxx
Great vlog again guys....👍 Cabbagey Death great name for a thrash metal band 🤣🤣🤣.
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Epic as usual guys!😍👍🏼 This may be too late as a suggestion as your trip has probably finished by now but it would have been good to get a tour of the boat you’re on and to see how the facilities compare to narrow boats.
Great suggestion!
Absolutely fantastic vlog Colin and Shaun ...loved the "cabbagy death smell"...I'll be laughing for ages ...looking forward to next vlog
Hope you don't have to smell it 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@FoxesAfloat ...about that cabbagy death smell....well I have smelt it ...here in Italy the custom is to lay the "defunti" on their bed so everyone can say goodbye. ..it's so ....well.... words can't describe it ....bye guys ...see you on Friday ...kisses
9 am in Denver- FOXES TIME!!!!!
WooooooHoooooooo!
Wish I could give you a ❤️ instead of a thumbs up. These vlogs from Scotland are so interesting. Of course, the English vlogs were very good, too! 😊
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Great video
Thanks!
Loving it guys, bringing back so many happy memories.
Glad we can do that, Malcolm xxx
9:22 that is insanely beautiful.
This place is amazing x
Fabulous vlog with fab scenery. Loved your pronunciation of Loch, Shaun let's hear it again! Yes you've been lucky so far with the Scottish weather but it can't last. Looking forward to next week already. Jocelyn.
Ah, we've had a fair amount of rain too - wait till next week 😂
You guys and Otis are simply amazing and so lucky to be sailing on the Caledonian canal, and a big thank you for taking us on this amazing journey. Think of all these memories you can take back to England. I think I might be jealous. Thanks again for making these videos and I’ll see you on the next one.
Thank you so much, Kevin xxxx
I am sooo impressed with your thorough research of such interesting tidbits. Your entire videos are nearly, if not completely, professionally presented. I too have fallen in love with Scotland thru your journey. Im in Washington State USA and will never see Scotland (cuz I'm poor). Im lovin this, it's stunning! Youre very, very good at putting these videos together!
Thank you so much 😊
Nothing better than living where you used to just holiday! It starts with one decision 👍😉
Hehe! We're falling in love with the place 💙
@@FoxesAfloat that’s why we’ve been here 15 years! Do visit Loch Awe, it’s awesome! 🌻 and today is braw! 👍👏
I ADMIT--- I have watched this three times.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Awesome 😎