I was just about to say same thing.its so lovely to see parents who aren't parading their kids all over the Internet.Such a lovely couple and the house is beautiful!! Wishing you many happy years in your new home!❤
I was always amazed at the size of everything when i moved to Canada from the UK 30 years ago. Houses/Kitchens and such were just monstrous in size. Life in North America is not that great to be honest, even though I have been very successful in life living in Canada. I just miss the closeness of small town UK, where you know everyone and see everyone at the local pub. Walking in the countryside with the dog, quick trips to the beach and such. Canada is such a vast place, with nothing to do. I am in Houston for work for 3 weeks and it is boring as heck. Hoping one day to move back to a more simple life of walking to the pub for lunch and rolling my groceries back home in my shopping trolley!!!! Enjoy yourselves over there, looks like a wonderful house and place to live a quiet life with less stress.
Thank you so much! It has been a change of pace, and we are forever thankful for that! I hope you make it back home one day if that’s what you still hope for. Wishing you well ❤
I lived in Chicoutimi Quebec for 32 years, my husband and I moved back to Ireland 3 and a half years ago. The best thing we ever did. There is no comparison to the quality of life over here.
My maternal Scots grandparents live in Canada 3rd generation. The country is enormous. People actually travel the equivalent of London to Birmingham everyday to go work. It’s normal for them. The houses are very big also, usually made from wood and stone. In the suburbs, front and back gardens are large. I also have relatives in Australia and New Zealand, so I visit there also. The commonwealth is one big family. Australia is very hot in summer . Canada is very cold in winter both have a British temperament and lifestyle .
I appreciate your comments re Scotland, my wife’s Mom is from there and we love it there! Canada is a huge country and while you have not named where you live in Canada, the idea of boring is of course subjective. We live on the East Coast and have ready access to our Downtown (very walkable) with all kinds of restaurants and pubs to visit, theatre and other cultural activities. We have five universities in the local area so the community is quite diverse and better for it. Recreation means swimming / Paddle Boarding / Kayaking any time we want and literally 10minutes from the house. Of course, spending time on the water (Sailing / Motor Boats) are crazy popular as well. Gravel Riding / MTB re cycling is quite popular and multiple routes are readily available. I also ride Off Road Moto re Hare-scrambles / Enduro so if that is your cup of tea, there is a wonderful community here to pursue that realm of sport. Of course camping and hiking are readily available and quite popular as well. Winter means skating on the lakes and ponds and Alpine Skiing as well. The great outdoors may not be your cup of tea but give yourself another chance and get out there and live.
Love to see a fellow USA citizen taking the plunge. My wife and I purchased a flat in Edinburgh during Covid, and yes, it took some getting used to the processes and procedures before the closing. Unfortunately, we must wait til retirement before we can appreciate Scotland on a full-time basis. For now, we have to be satisfied with quarterly trips. Much luck and Slainte Mhath!
I hear a wisp of Scottish in his pronunciation but otherwise he must have either changed his accent in those years in California or was raised by Americans or Canadians in Scotland. I imagine her love of living in Scotland has her changing her pronunciations.
I love to hear your Scottish accent is coming back so quickly Zach. I Hope you both have a wonderful time settling in to your new home in Scotland with your family.
I just returned from a Scotland vacation, from Glasgow to Aberdeen to Edinburgh and fell in love with the rural countryside and small towns. Best wishes in your new home.
I have Victorian style porcelain sinks that are large and deep in all my bathrooms, toilets and the kitchen. Over time with built on the back to create another room and a large bathroom, discovered a cellar many years ago that we made rooms in, the opened up the loft area also with roof windows. With more children we created more rooms. We have right children altogether. All,grown adults now. But the youngest and his wife, and their two children now live with us and our eldest son who has special needs. It just works well. Always there are children in our home. Children make a home, a home. 😀👍👍💗💗
Your home looks like it will be a cozy, and warm space to raise your family! I love the sage green you have chosen for the wainscoting and wood trim, stair railings, etc...! The chevron terracotta tile is very pretty too! Every home with more than one person really needs a second toilet, and you will never regret making that decision. Congratulations on your new home!
Thank you! It’s been such a treat getting to pick out finishes that might be too bold for the majority knowing we will likely live here for a good chunk of our lives. Wishing you well! Thank you for tuning in!
Such a beautiful house. You have excellent taste in decor. Wishing you both health, wealth and happiness in your new home..... and the old Scottish saying, "Lang may yer lum reek" 🙂😊
Loving the content guys ! We are 1 month away from packing up our home in Hampshire down in England and moving to St Andrews . Much like you we just feel that Scotland offers one of the few peaceful and most beautiful places on earth to raise a young family . The nature , natural beauty and the people make Scotland so unique . Only 33 days to go 🏴
Him trying to remember the house y'all were looking at and you were talking about the one you bought.😂😂😂 that had me laughing so hard. Lol. Congrats guys!
That's scary, buying a house without actually seeing it but it paid off. The house is lovely and what you have done so is great. Deffo going to be a cosy home for your family.cant wait to see the next video.
I am American living in the UK (19yrs)and found homes here to be small unless you have a million pounds to spend and the older homes have asbestos in them or in the garages. Keep your American accent be proud your American. Don't ever lose your accent it's pretty. Your house is lovely and your doing a AWESOME/BRILLIANT job remodeling.
Why did he lose his Scottish accent? I've been out of Scotland for 54 yrs and still have my accent. Get compliments on it all the time. Though some comments say they hear the Scottish accent from him . I do not. He dropped it . Sad!
Absolutely adorable, and WOW...just WOW you did such a great job of it!! (Thanks Mum and Da for helping!) What a joy for you all. The colors are amazing, the lights are brighter than you may think, they look great. The half bath (WC) is just stunning. Such a great job!! You guys rock!
I think that colour looks pink because of the reflection from the kitchen. It would be nice and more like the way it looks above the green piece of furniture.
Living in Liverpool, it's not to far to drive, seeing as my son got himself posted to RAF Lossiemouth it's a real treat driving through Scotland, it truly is an amazing place, might take the plunge ourselves as not too far from retirement, enjoy your lovely new home.
Just found your channel and really enjoyed it, wishing you a happy life with your family and as grandparents ourselves we know how great it is for children to have theirs nearby and for sleepovers at grans house ! We are from Glasgow but left in 1966 when we got married to live in SA for a few years, then moved to Nth Yorkshire with my husbands job. I would love to move back but my husband loves it here, our daughter lives in Scotland but our son lives near us. I love the way you've colour painted all the woodwork, as we tend to paint it all white, but what a refreshing change, so very tempted to colour it now as we plan to decorate soon. Your house looks great and so refreshing to hear young people being content and not getting into debt for a big flashy house, which seems to be the way now with the majority of couples. Will follow you with interest, as keen gardeners I'd like to see yours and hear your plans for it. Love n blessing, Wee Scots Nanax
Thanks for watching and following along! We appreciate the kind words. We’ll definitely do a garden tour at some point. Not much to look at currently, but we hope to transform it with time ❤️
Found you this evening on RUclips and you have distracted me from watching the Italy vs Croatia football on the BBC because these videos are brilliant, such a fun, happy and smiley couple, I have subscribed and am looking forward to seeing so much more of your life journey. Hope that you travel around the UK when time allows and you get to Wales at some point so you can share as much of our 4 countries in Great Britain with all your viewers around the world. Good luck and thank you for making this journey shareable. 😊😊
Love everything you’ve done, the colours are gorgeous and make for a relaxing space. Well done!!! (the plaid wallpaper and yellow stairs were iconic though 💛)
Looks amazing! I live in Portugal but I am half english so I've been in the UK many times and it´s amazing to experience your journey in Scotland. I'm 22 and hopefully someday I can move to the UK! Lots of Love!
We lived in the same exact size with our two kids for several years! (California, of course) What I love about your place is it seems like they made good use of the space. I remember always wishing we just had a little entryway like that & some kind of separate nook for the table, instead of having to share it with the living space. We also had one bathroom, and under the stairs there was a closet. We toyed with the idea of what it would take to put a bathroom under there but alas, never did. It definitely got chaotic sometimes so I think you're definitely going to be very glad about that choice! 😉
Thanks for taking the time to share! Yes, we’re definitely happy with our decision to add the loo. The layout works well for our family, and the storage was equally surprising!
A large cutting board for over the sink, that when using the sink can easily just set on the open counter and the original prep space isn’t lost! Love this tour! It’s beadboard in the US.
Love your house. So nice to see one with character sympathetically renovated. It looks like it is going to be a really comfortable and happy home for you all.
Glad your channel came up as a recommendation. Your engagement with each other is great to watch. Look forward to seeing future chapter's in your Family journey.
Welcome to Scotland! We are in Kinross-shire and know you will love living here. Your new home looks great and you will have so much fun making it your own!
What a very likeable pair. I enjoyed this after it was rather randomly recommended to me because you are so pleasant. Over my dead body would I leave sunny Cali for anywhere in the UK, tho!
We actually had a Cape with a basement, it could fit into my living room but IS STILL my favorite home. I balled my eyes out when we sold it. The carpet on the stairs, we did a Hollywood tuck, which is stapled under the ledge of the run to define it.
Just watched your video, the house is beautiful, love the flooring in the bathroom and toilet. The lights are beautiful. I notice your door opens up to stairs, in fend-shui,to stop your money flowing out the door, put a wind chime ( I have a glass Angel) so that it drops down and separates the door and stair( I did this as we were always skint) worked a treat. Also put a couple of plant pots either side of ur front door with flowers in -even in winter ( winter flowering pansies) helps ur money to grow. But looking forward to the updates on your home. 😍
Hi again, sorry, I'm binge watching not stalking. I've just found your videos so engaging, heartwarming and funny! Congrats on your new home and warmest wishes that you all settle in well.
I’m glad I found your channel and look forward to seeing you make it your home. I’m in East Tennessee. Our nephew just got back home to Tennessee from a two week vacation in Scotland! 😊
I love your optimism with everything, it's so refreshing ❤ I enjoy looking at properties online, and I love watching the American TV show My lottery dream home...one day ❤
Great show! Glad you’re enjoying. Sometimes, with our previous jobs, we saw a lot of sadness and unfortunate things, so we try to keep our perspectives with just how much we have in our lives. There’s so much to be grateful for, so we try to stay positive. Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
Himguys! I just found you and subscribed! Your house is as cute as can be, and I just love it! I’m like you, Annie. I look at homes all over the UK, but love Scotland and Wales best. I lived in California but now live in Maine. I really like your personalities and watching your video. Anxious to see all you do to it. All the best!😊
Thanks so much! House hunting is the best. To be honest, I still look for fun 🤣 What part of Maine? We’ll be headed there next summer. Wishing you well!
@@SimpleScottishLiving i live in a tiny town called Benton, in Kennebec County, away from the maddening crowd! Lol! Summers in Maine are filled to capacity with tourists from everywhere! They congregate in the southern portion in and around the Portland area, and southern beaches. But, as nice as that is, there’s so much more to Maine. It’s actually very European in feel. Thats what I love about it. Where in Scotland did you find your home? And if I dare ask, was it really expensive? They have just announced that the nationwide price here is now $451,000! Yikes! My poor grandson can’t buy a house and he’s an electrician!
We live just south of Edinburgh. Our house was definitely far below that number thank goodness. I don’t know how people can afford to get on the property ladder anymore! We were priced out of the market for a long while as well but finally got our foot in the door at the start of COVID through sheer luck and our wonderful real estate agent.
I did a bit of chuckling because I also look at homes everywhere. My husband doesn’t understand the obsession. I am so happy for you two to have ,over to Scotland, it is a dream of mine. Both my maternal & paternal grandparents were from Scotland. My husband & I have. I sited 3x in the last 10 yrs, I fell in love the first time but he doesn’t want to move back to cold weather. Ok, back you. I love your color pallet and I think the house is just as cute as can be. Very smart to put the WC under the stair, that will make such a difference. Also love the bathroom tile. Love the pendant lamps. I hope you do more videos. Without giving exact location I would love to know which area you chose. Thank you for sharing
Great videos guys, welcome back and welcome to Scotland! I just noticed while watching this video the giant hogweed behind you guys, its probably worth while doing some research on these and why they are so dangerous for either you or the kids incase you touch one by accident and what to do. All the best in your journey and welcome home to you all.
Oh, Annie! You are a woman after my own heart. I’ve spent many late nights browsing homes in the UK. I fantasize about renovating a dilapidated church, but I would be content with a studio or 1 bed flat as long as it is in an interesting building. This video answered so many of my questions!
Welcome to the UK. I hope it isn't too stressful familiarising yourself with all our idiosyncrasies, peculiarities and general downsizing and slower pace of life.
Really enjoying these vlogs! Your new house is gorgeous. And the renovations so far perfectly fit the cottage style ambiance you want to create. So happy for you all. And big props to Mum and Dad for all their help in researching and maintaining the house once you’d purchased. That must have been the most enormous help 😊
Loving your videos , please keep us updated when you have time , thank-you for sharing with us , wishing you all the best best in your new home and life in Bonnie Scotland 🏴, take care x
Thank you for showing us round your new house. I hope you get used to the smaller size compared to your Californian house. Once it's completed and you move in, it will feel so cozy. Looking forward to your next video. I see your subscriber numbers have increased already. Hope they continue to rise. xx
Thank you so much! Yes, we’re enjoying the cozy feel even though we aren’t moved in just yet. We can picture the final product though and can’t wait for a festive Christmas! We are shocked by the increase in subscribers!
Lovely house! Hope you are all settling in nicely. And maybe Zach can take the kids along to see some "Soccer" at Tynecastle with Hearts next season 🎉🎉
I love the light and shadow streams on the ceiling of the stairs created by that pretty glass overhead light. The green is elegant and cozy with the wheat flour carpet. (The yellow plaid wallpaper and yellow painted stair walls were cheery funny and dated.) I think it’s the right sized house you’ve bought, and your changes in the bathroom and creating a new one are great. I like the interim walls in the powder room that look like you could add frescos-though whatever is actually in the works will be better.
Thank you so much! We'd been dreaming about the space for many months, so seeing it all slowly coming together has been wonderful. We've made a few last minute changes due to items being unavailable, but we're happy with how it's looking. Zach is actually building our banquette bench seating in the kitchen this evening!
I like the colour of your woodwork. Nice that you blended it through the house. The sink you had when you first moved in was like the one we had. My wife wanted a Belfast sink which meant a full new kitchen. She hated the small round bowl too, same as you. Since I am a carpenter it wasnt as expensive as it could have been if we paid retail and paid for labour. Your house is really nice. Hope you both like living here in Scotland and its all you hope for you and your family too.
Found your videos a few days ago. We are really enjoying following you. We moved to North East Scotland from the south of England last year. Love seeing the places you visit and your home updates and decor. x
I love a good wooden front door and yours is wonderful, especially with the iron worked hinges and handles 😁 Of course as a brit, my go to is a lovely traditional oak door! Youve only been on YT a short time, and ive just discovered you today, but i am definitely subscribed! Cant wait to see how your new lives and new home progress in the near future. Enjoy! 😊
The tile is called „ Zellige.“ Pronounced with the uh end sound, it’s close to how you spelled it. That house brought me back to the great German house we had with 29 keys like that, the same kind of lever door handles, and a w/C next to the stairs needing a redo. We also went on fb marketplace to get lighting as the neighbor had taken the newer ones 😂 Yes they do that there. We found a mirror at the thrift store and our bathroom by the front door was quite similar to yours. ❤ Fun reminiscing. You’ll be very happy there; the houses layout is wonderful.
Your video got suggested to me (love watching home ones!) Your house looks so cute. The Pooky lights were definitely an amazing find!! Hope you enjoy your new home (from fellow Scot in Perthshire) ❤
@@aimee_rosee Thanks for watching! We just got back from a Perthsire holiday this past week (also have a video for that)! We’re loving the house and can’t wait to share an updated house tour fully decorated at some point. ❤️
Firstly congratulations guys ! And secondly I’m so jealous I can’t breathe lol - but I just found you and subscribed immediately as we are considering moving to the UK from the USA. I can absolutely see why you chose that house, it immediately feels homey and characterful - absolutely love it and your renovations are fabulous !!
When were were house hunting it was at the top of the market. It took over 2 years of viewings and offers to finally get a home. And at that time houses were going massive percentages over the initial offers over price. 30% and upwards in some cases. Super surprised to see electric sockets in the bathroom, never mind above rhe sink. I thought that was illegal. Pretty dangerous. But what a transformation. Classy. Well done.
Thank you! Yes, previously I think an owner did some of their own electric, so our electrician has been sorting things out for the past while. Still some to be done, but we’re getting there!
Ive only just found your channel, 2nd video ive watched, and realised Zach was born in Scotland. You can already hear his accent jumping back and forth 😀
Hi guys, Scots man living in Australia, came across your Chanel the other day caught my eye for obvious reasons. Really enjoying you real life story and quite sure you will make it in Scotland, would really like to know what your 3 young American kids think of life in Scotland, all the best.. long ma yur lum reek...Colin
Hi Colin! Thanks for watching. The kids love it!! So many fun activities here between the beaches, forests, soft play, country parks, and castles - they couldn’t want for more. We can walk everywhere too, which is a huge change for us!
Congratulations 🎉 wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous life in your beautiful new home 🏡 im sure you'll be settled in no time. Loving the colour scheme and those light's are gorgeous ❤
So glad to have come across your channel! Thank you for sharing, loving what you have done to your home so far. We are also (a family of 5 and) weeks away from moving to Scotland from the South West in the UK, we cannot wait as it has been a year in the making coming backwards and forwards! We are so ready for it to be permanent 🎉 Good luck in your Scottish adventures and look forward to joining along on your journey via RUclips x
@@SimpleScottishLiving 👋🏻 We're moving to Aberdeenshire and have been slowly but surely renovating our house in the hopes of living as off grid as we can eventually, plans to grow our own as much as possible and live the simple life with our girls in the beautiful scenery. Lovely to hear from you x
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Respect for keeping the kids and their spaces private.😊
I was just about to say same thing.its so lovely to see parents who aren't parading their kids all over the Internet.Such a lovely couple and the house is beautiful!! Wishing you many happy years in your new home!❤
@@justm9892 thank you for the kind words ❤️
If they hadn't moved in it wasn't yet their spaces though, unless the kid moved in days before the parents got there and started renovating
I was always amazed at the size of everything when i moved to Canada from the UK 30 years ago. Houses/Kitchens and such were just monstrous in size. Life in North America is not that great to be honest, even though I have been very successful in life living in Canada. I just miss the closeness of small town UK, where you know everyone and see everyone at the local pub. Walking in the countryside with the dog, quick trips to the beach and such. Canada is such a vast place, with nothing to do. I am in Houston for work for 3 weeks and it is boring as heck. Hoping one day to move back to a more simple life of walking to the pub for lunch and rolling my groceries back home in my shopping trolley!!!! Enjoy yourselves over there, looks like a wonderful house and place to live a quiet life with less stress.
Thank you so much! It has been a change of pace, and we are forever thankful for that! I hope you make it back home one day if that’s what you still hope for. Wishing you well ❤
I lived in Chicoutimi Quebec for 32 years, my husband and I moved back to Ireland 3 and a half years ago. The best thing we ever did. There is no comparison to the quality of life over here.
Feel the same...
Eventually..
My maternal Scots grandparents live in Canada 3rd generation. The country is enormous. People actually travel the equivalent of London to Birmingham everyday to go work. It’s normal for them. The houses are very big also, usually made from wood and stone. In the suburbs, front and back gardens are large.
I also have relatives in Australia and New Zealand, so I visit there also. The commonwealth is one big family. Australia is very hot in summer . Canada is very cold in winter both have a British temperament and lifestyle .
I appreciate your comments re Scotland, my wife’s Mom is from there and we love it there! Canada is a huge country and while you have not named where you live in Canada, the idea of boring is of course subjective. We live on the East Coast and have ready access to our Downtown (very walkable) with all kinds of restaurants and pubs to visit, theatre and other cultural activities. We have five universities in the local area so the community is quite diverse and better for it. Recreation means swimming / Paddle Boarding / Kayaking any time we want and literally 10minutes from the house. Of course, spending time on the water (Sailing / Motor Boats) are crazy popular as well. Gravel Riding / MTB re cycling is quite popular and multiple routes are readily available. I also ride Off Road Moto re Hare-scrambles / Enduro so if that is your cup of tea, there is a wonderful community here to pursue that realm of sport. Of course camping and hiking are readily available and quite popular as well. Winter means skating on the lakes and ponds and Alpine Skiing as well. The great outdoors may not be your cup of tea but give yourself another chance and get out there and live.
I could rewind that laughter over and over again. You two are awesome.
Hahaha, thank you so much!
Love to see a fellow USA citizen taking the plunge. My wife and I purchased a flat in Edinburgh during Covid, and yes, it took some getting used to the processes and procedures before the closing.
Unfortunately, we must wait til retirement before we can appreciate Scotland on a full-time basis. For now, we have to be satisfied with quarterly trips.
Much luck and Slainte Mhath!
Thanks for sharing! It’s such a wonderful place to live and a great place to retire! It’ll be worth the wait ❤️
Hearing her pop out a Scottish accent here and there because she spends so much time with her hubby is really cute
Despite him having an american accent?
Yeah, he's got an American accent for the most part.
I hear a wisp of Scottish in his pronunciation but otherwise he must have either changed his accent in those years in California or was raised by Americans or Canadians in Scotland. I imagine her love of living in Scotland has her changing her pronunciations.
I can’t criticise as after the first time I went to the States for 2 weeks I came back talking like John Wayne
I can’t help it either, I’m very impressionable when it comes to accents 😆
You will be cosy in the dark days of winter. Welcome from Fife.
Thank you for the warm welcome ❤️
I love to hear your Scottish accent is coming back so quickly Zach. I Hope you both have a wonderful time settling in to your new home in Scotland with your family.
Thank you! Yes, it comes back more one day at a time 🤣
He shouldn't have lost it to start with. Nothing worse than an American accent
You are a lovely couple - I do hope you will be happy here - Scotland is beautiful and we do need folks like you X
What kind words. Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
I just returned from a Scotland vacation, from Glasgow to Aberdeen to Edinburgh and fell in love with the rural countryside and small towns. Best wishes in your new home.
Thank you so much! Cant believe we get to call this home forever ❤️
Welcome to Scotland - I hope you stay.
Thank you so much! We have no plans to move ❤️
Scotland is becoming more popular with Americans thanks to "You-tube" and I guess Donald Trump is the most famous one for buying property over here!
I have Victorian style porcelain sinks that are large and deep in all my bathrooms, toilets and the kitchen. Over time with built on the back to create another room and a large bathroom, discovered a cellar many years ago that we made rooms in, the opened up the loft area also with roof windows. With more children we created more rooms. We have right children altogether. All,grown adults now. But the youngest and his wife, and their two children now live with us and our eldest son who has special needs. It just works well. Always there are children in our home. Children make a home, a home. 😀👍👍💗💗
Your home looks like it will be a cozy, and warm space to raise your family! I love the sage green you have chosen for the wainscoting and wood trim, stair railings, etc...! The chevron terracotta tile is very pretty too! Every home with more than one person really needs a second toilet, and you will never regret making that decision. Congratulations on your new home!
Thank you! It’s been such a treat getting to pick out finishes that might be too bold for the majority knowing we will likely live here for a good chunk of our lives. Wishing you well! Thank you for tuning in!
Such a beautiful house. You have excellent taste in decor. Wishing you both health, wealth and happiness in your new home..... and the old Scottish saying, "Lang may yer lum reek" 🙂😊
We appreciate you saying that. It’s slowly coming together now!
Loving the content guys ! We are 1 month away from packing up our home in Hampshire down in England and moving to St Andrews . Much like you we just feel that Scotland offers one of the few peaceful and most beautiful places on earth to raise a young family . The nature , natural beauty and the people make Scotland so unique . Only 33 days to go 🏴
I used to go to St Andrews for holidays. Loved it. If you like golf it's the best!
The countdown is on!! Congrats with your big move. I hope it all goes smoothly for you ❤️ Thank you for tuning in and for the comment!
@@Haufpunk can’t wait , will be dusting off the clubs for sure 👍🏻
@@SimpleScottishLiving it’s a pleasure , can’t wait to see what this adventure brings . Good luck 🏴❤️🏴
@@saul9357 Nice. 👌
Him trying to remember the house y'all were looking at and you were talking about the one you bought.😂😂😂 that had me laughing so hard. Lol. Congrats guys!
Haha we both watch that back and die laughing
That's scary, buying a house without actually seeing it but it paid off. The house is lovely and what you have done so is great. Deffo going to be a cosy home for your family.cant wait to see the next video.
Thank you so much! Not paid off yet, but it feels freeing compared to our previous mortgage and actually attainable :) Thank you for watching ❤️
‘Paid off’, meaning you took a risk and it turned out for you. They don’t mean you paid off the house.
@@debraharris879 🤦♀️read through it too quickly! Thanks for catching that!
I am American living in the UK (19yrs)and found homes here to be small unless you have a million pounds to spend and the older homes have asbestos in them or in the garages. Keep your American accent be proud your American. Don't ever lose your accent it's pretty. Your house is lovely and your doing a AWESOME/BRILLIANT job remodeling.
Thank you for the kind words! It’s coming together slowly but surely. I don’t think I could lose my accent even if I tried 🤣
Why did he lose his Scottish accent? I've been out of Scotland for 54 yrs and still have my accent. Get compliments on it all the time. Though some comments say they hear the Scottish accent from him . I do not. He dropped it . Sad!
Well it's certainly going to be cosy in a small house BUT nothing beats having your own space & a roof over your head. Best wishes from Nottingham 😊
Agreed! As long as our kids are happy, we know all is well. Thank you for watching ❤️
Best is have a double drainer sink,wash in one then rinse in the other.
Very lovely color palette.
Thank you ❤️
Would love to see vlogs from you guys
Regarding shopping and family life in Scotland
All the best
Adding to the ideas list :) Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
Love your new home in Scotland! Can’t wait to see what you do with it all!
Thank you!! We just finished the main bathroom painting today 😅 The finish line is in sight!
Absolutely adorable, and WOW...just WOW you did such a great job of it!! (Thanks Mum and Da for helping!) What a joy for you all. The colors are amazing, the lights are brighter than you may think, they look great. The half bath (WC) is just stunning. Such a great job!! You guys rock!
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are really happy with how it turned out!
I think that colour looks pink because of the reflection from the kitchen. It would be nice and more like the way it looks above the green piece of furniture.
That’s a good point. It didn’t even cross our minds! I have to say that with the red gone, there is no pink :)
Living in Liverpool, it's not to far to drive, seeing as my son got himself posted to RAF Lossiemouth it's a real treat driving through Scotland, it truly is an amazing place, might take the plunge ourselves as not too far from retirement, enjoy your lovely new home.
Thank you so much! Loving it so far ❤️ Scotland would be a wonderful place to retire.
Congratulations guys. Your home is beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Just found your channel and really enjoyed it, wishing you a happy life with your family and as grandparents ourselves we know how great it is for children to have theirs nearby and for sleepovers at grans house ! We are from Glasgow but left in 1966 when we got married to live in SA for a few years, then moved to Nth Yorkshire with my husbands job. I would love to move back but my husband loves it here, our daughter lives in Scotland but our son lives near us. I love the way you've colour painted all the woodwork, as we tend to paint it all white, but what a refreshing change, so very tempted to colour it now as we plan to decorate soon. Your house looks great and so refreshing to hear young people being content and not getting into debt for a big flashy house, which seems to be the way now with the majority of couples. Will follow you with interest, as keen gardeners I'd like to see yours and hear your plans for it. Love n blessing, Wee Scots Nanax
Thanks for watching and following along! We appreciate the kind words. We’ll definitely do a garden tour at some point. Not much to look at currently, but we hope to transform it with time ❤️
Found you this evening on RUclips and you have distracted me from watching the Italy vs Croatia football on the BBC because these videos are brilliant, such a fun, happy and smiley couple, I have subscribed and am looking forward to seeing so much more of your life journey. Hope that you travel around the UK when time allows and you get to Wales at some point so you can share as much of our 4 countries in Great Britain with all your viewers around the world. Good luck and thank you for making this journey shareable. 😊😊
Wow, that’s a huge compliment!! Thanks so much for joining and for taking the time to comment. Happy to have you along for the ride ❤️
Love everything you’ve done, the colours are gorgeous and make for a relaxing space. Well done!!! (the plaid wallpaper and yellow stairs were iconic though 💛)
Thank you! We loved the tartan, but it had seen some wear. We hope to bring it back in somewhere down the line ❤️
Love the renovations you’ve done, looks amazing. So glad to have found your channel
Thank you so much! It’s been a labour of love, but we’re thrilled with how it’s turning out. Thanks for joining!
I love your beautiful cottage. Thank you for sharing ♥️
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words😊❤️
Beautiful!!! Great job!! ❤❤
Thank you!! 😊
Looks amazing! I live in Portugal but I am half english so I've been in the UK many times and it´s amazing to experience your journey in Scotland. I'm 22 and hopefully someday I can move to the UK! Lots of Love!
Thank you! We hope you are able to live out your dream as well. Wishing you well!
I love the cottage look you've chosen. Very beautiful, and such a comfortable/comforting feeling. Congratulations on your new home!
Thank you for the kind words! We’ll hopefully get to move in next week 🤞
We lived in the same exact size with our two kids for several years! (California, of course)
What I love about your place is it seems like they made good use of the space. I remember always wishing we just had a little entryway like that & some kind of separate nook for the table, instead of having to share it with the living space. We also had one bathroom, and under the stairs there was a closet. We toyed with the idea of what it would take to put a bathroom under there but alas, never did. It definitely got chaotic sometimes so I think you're definitely going to be very glad about that choice! 😉
Thanks for taking the time to share! Yes, we’re definitely happy with our decision to add the loo. The layout works well for our family, and the storage was equally surprising!
What a lovely family home, love the colours you have chosen!
Thank you! It was such a different experience getting to choose colours knowing we’d be here for a long time.
A large cutting board for over the sink, that when using the sink can easily just set on the open counter and the original prep space isn’t lost! Love this tour! It’s beadboard in the US.
Great idea! Will have to pick one of those up. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching! ❤️
Love your house. So nice to see one with character sympathetically renovated. It looks like it is going to be a really comfortable and happy home for you all.
Thank you for the kind words! We’re beyond thrilled to raise our family here. ❤️
@@SimpleScottishLiving I'm really looking forward to following your young lives as the weeks go by. All the very best for the future.
How fun to watch the progress...
Congratulations on moving to Scotland. I was there 2 yes ago. Love the people.my dad was born in the highlands. You will love it!!❤❤❤
So cool! Also, thank you for your well wishes!
Glad your channel came up as a recommendation. Your engagement with each other is great to watch. Look forward to seeing future chapter's in your Family journey.
Thank you for joining and for taking the time to comment! It’s been such a fun journey to date, and we can’t wait to settle in ❤️
It looks like a lovely house. Congratulations!
Thank you so much! We just filmed an updated tour too! 😁
Your house is beautiful and the work you've done to it so far is really lovely. You're also in the same area as me, so welcome!
Thank you! We’re so happy to be here ❤️
Moving to Scotland from England. We have so many questions thank you for the video. You both are so lovely 😊
Thank you! Feel free to ask us anything :) Happy to answer!
Welcome to Scotland! We are in Kinross-shire and know you will love living here. Your new home looks great and you will have so much fun making it your own!
Thank you for the warm welcome!
What a very likeable pair. I enjoyed this after it was rather randomly recommended to me because you are so pleasant.
Over my dead body would I leave sunny Cali for anywhere in the UK, tho!
Haha to each their own, but we get it! I’m sure we’ll have some minor doubts after our first winter here 😅 Thanks for watching!
We actually had a Cape with a basement, it could fit into my living room but IS STILL my favorite home. I balled my eyes out when we sold it. The carpet on the stairs, we did a Hollywood tuck, which is stapled under the ledge of the run to define it.
Just watched your video, the house is beautiful, love the flooring in the bathroom and toilet. The lights are beautiful. I notice your door opens up to stairs, in fend-shui,to stop your money flowing out the door, put a wind chime ( I have a glass Angel) so that it drops down and separates the door and stair( I did this as we were always skint) worked a treat. Also put a couple of plant pots either side of ur front door with flowers in -even in winter ( winter flowering pansies) helps ur money to grow. But looking forward to the updates on your home. 😍
These are great ideas! Will do :) Already have the new flower pots as well!
Absolutely stunning job you have done on your new home!
Thank you ❤️ it’s a labor or love, but we couldn’t be more happy seeing our home come together!
Omg I love the panelling and colours in the hall😍😍 stunning 🤍
Thank you!! We tried so many different choices 😅
Fabulous house and wishing you all the best in making it your home!
Thank you ❤️
A lovely area you’ve moved to! I know it well, it’s a really nice place, very good community!
So happy to be here! ❤️
Hi again, sorry, I'm binge watching not stalking. I've just found your videos so engaging, heartwarming and funny! Congrats on your new home and warmest wishes that you all settle in well.
We love having return viewers and are happy to hear you’re enjoying! We follow a few RUclipsrs as well:) ❤️
I’m glad I found your channel and look forward to seeing you make it your home. I’m in East Tennessee. Our nephew just got back home to Tennessee from a two week vacation in Scotland! 😊
Thanks for watching! Been to East Tennessee quite a few times and love it there ❤️
It's lovely to see your channel growing and these gorgeous videos. You guys are so sweet and I'm haply things are going well 😊
Thank you so much, Hannah! We appreciate the kind words. I sure do miss watching all of your thoughtful videos ❤️ Hope you’re doing well! - Annie
Well it all looks lovely and cosy and I'm sure you will all be happy in Scotland. Xxx
Thank you! 😊 We can’t wait to get settled in.
Kitchen backsplash - paint it to match the green trim in hallway. And paint the inside of the open kitchen cabinets that color.
Ooh we might try that!
Looks amazing. Love the cottage feeling!
Thanks so much!
Lovely cottage a very liveable space. You nailed the colour scheme. A very enjoyable video.
Thank for taking the time to say this! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the process.
I love your optimism with everything, it's so refreshing ❤ I enjoy looking at properties online, and I love watching the American TV show My lottery dream home...one day ❤
Great show! Glad you’re enjoying. Sometimes, with our previous jobs, we saw a lot of sadness and unfortunate things, so we try to keep our perspectives with just how much we have in our lives. There’s so much to be grateful for, so we try to stay positive. Thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️
We loved looking at your new home. Living there will be fun. So glad you are sharing your experiences.
Thank you!
Himguys! I just found you and subscribed! Your house is as cute as can be, and I just love it! I’m like you, Annie. I look at homes all over the UK, but love Scotland and Wales best. I lived in California but now live in Maine. I really like your personalities and watching your video. Anxious to see all you do to it. All the best!😊
Thanks so much! House hunting is the best. To be honest, I still look for fun 🤣 What part of Maine? We’ll be headed there next summer. Wishing you well!
@@SimpleScottishLiving i live in a tiny town called Benton, in Kennebec County, away from the maddening crowd! Lol! Summers in Maine are filled to capacity with tourists from everywhere! They congregate in the southern portion in and around the Portland area, and southern beaches. But, as nice as that is, there’s so much more to Maine. It’s actually very European in feel. Thats what I love about it. Where in Scotland did you find your home? And if I dare ask, was it really expensive? They have just announced that the nationwide price here is now $451,000! Yikes! My poor grandson can’t buy a house and he’s an electrician!
We live just south of Edinburgh. Our house was definitely far below that number thank goodness. I don’t know how people can afford to get on the property ladder anymore! We were priced out of the market for a long while as well but finally got our foot in the door at the start of COVID through sheer luck and our wonderful real estate agent.
The Bay City Rollers are from Scotland..... New follower. Kris
Aww Annie, the way you laugh 😍 God bless you all 💖
Thank you ❤️😊
I did a bit of chuckling because I also look at homes everywhere. My husband doesn’t understand the obsession. I am so happy for you two to have ,over to Scotland, it is a dream of mine. Both my maternal & paternal grandparents were from Scotland. My husband & I have. I sited 3x in the last 10 yrs, I fell in love the first time but he doesn’t want to move back to cold weather. Ok, back you. I love your color pallet and I think the house is just as cute as can be. Very smart to put the WC under the stair, that will make such a difference. Also love the bathroom tile. Love the pendant lamps. I hope you do more videos. Without giving exact location I would love to know which area you chose. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so so much! We’re loving it here. We are just south of Edinburgh ❤️
@@SimpleScottishLiving beautiful area. At least I don’t think you get midges there.
Great videos guys, welcome back and welcome to Scotland! I just noticed while watching this video the giant hogweed behind you guys, its probably worth while doing some research on these and why they are so dangerous for either you or the kids incase you touch one by accident and what to do. All the best in your journey and welcome home to you all.
Wow, we had no idea. Thank you for the heads-up!!
Oh, Annie! You are a woman after my own heart. I’ve spent many late nights browsing homes in the UK. I fantasize about renovating a dilapidated church, but I would be content with a studio or 1 bed flat as long as it is in an interesting building. This video answered so many of my questions!
Thanks so much! We’re so happy it was helpful for you!
Welcome to the UK. I hope it isn't too stressful familiarising yourself with all our idiosyncrasies, peculiarities and general downsizing and slower pace of life.
Only slightly stressful but so worth it! We couldn’t be happier with this change of pace ❤️
Really enjoying these vlogs! Your new house is gorgeous. And the renovations so far perfectly fit the cottage style ambiance you want to create. So happy for you all. And big props to Mum and Dad for all their help in researching and maintaining the house once you’d purchased. That must have been the most enormous help 😊
The in-laws are absolutely wonderful people, and we owe them so much. We are so glad to be able to raise the kids near them ❤️
I like your cottage, your refurbishments and decorating are appealing and sympathetic. Congratulations!
Thank you ❤️
Loving your videos , please keep us updated when you have time , thank-you for sharing with us , wishing you all the best best in your new home and life in Bonnie Scotland 🏴, take care x
Thank you ❤️ Yes, we’ll definitely provide an update once moved in and settled.
Looks great....You both look so happy...Welcome to Scotland !
Thank you! We’re truly enjoying it and so happy to get to raise our children here ❤️
Thank you for showing us round your new house. I hope you get used to the smaller size compared to your Californian house. Once it's completed and you move in, it will feel so cozy. Looking forward to your next video. I see your subscriber numbers have increased already. Hope they continue to rise. xx
Thank you so much! Yes, we’re enjoying the cozy feel even though we aren’t moved in just yet. We can picture the final product though and can’t wait for a festive Christmas! We are shocked by the increase in subscribers!
You are making a beautiful home ~ I love the colour of the woodwork x
Thank you so much ❤️
Lovely house! Hope you are all settling in nicely. And maybe Zach can take the kids along to see some "Soccer" at Tynecastle with Hearts next season 🎉🎉
Yes 🙌 🙌 Our little one is itching for some rugby as well! Thanks for watching!
I love the light and shadow streams on the ceiling of the stairs created by that pretty glass overhead light. The green is elegant and cozy with the wheat flour carpet. (The yellow plaid wallpaper and yellow painted stair walls were cheery funny and dated.) I think it’s the right sized house you’ve bought, and your changes in the bathroom and creating a new one are great. I like the interim walls in the powder room that look like you could add frescos-though whatever is actually in the works will be better.
Thank you so much! We'd been dreaming about the space for many months, so seeing it all slowly coming together has been wonderful. We've made a few last minute changes due to items being unavailable, but we're happy with how it's looking. Zach is actually building our banquette bench seating in the kitchen this evening!
I like the colour of your woodwork. Nice that you blended it through the house. The sink you had when you first moved in was like the one we had. My wife wanted a Belfast sink which meant a full new kitchen. She hated the small round bowl too, same as you. Since I am a carpenter it wasnt as expensive as it could have been if we paid retail and paid for labour. Your house is really nice. Hope you both like living here in Scotland and its all you hope for you and your family too.
Thank you so much! Yes, the sink is a huge improvement, and we definitely don’t regret that decision. So happy ❤️
Found your videos a few days ago. We are really enjoying following you.
We moved to North East Scotland from the south of England last year. Love seeing the places you visit and your home updates and decor. x
Thanks for watching and for sharing! So glad to hear that you’re enjoying. Scotland is a special place ❤️
I love a good wooden front door and yours is wonderful, especially with the iron worked hinges and handles 😁 Of course as a brit, my go to is a lovely traditional oak door! Youve only been on YT a short time, and ive just discovered you today, but i am definitely subscribed! Cant wait to see how your new lives and new home progress in the near future. Enjoy! 😊
Thanks so much! 😊 We have always wanted a door like that too and were so happy this house came with one. Thank you for watching and subscribing!
The tile is called „ Zellige.“ Pronounced with the uh end sound, it’s close to how you spelled it.
That house brought me back to the great German house we had with 29 keys like that, the same kind of lever door handles, and a w/C next to the stairs needing a redo.
We also went on fb marketplace to get lighting as the neighbor had taken the newer ones 😂
Yes they do that there.
We found a mirror at the thrift store and our bathroom by the front door was quite similar to yours. ❤
Fun reminiscing.
You’ll be very happy there; the houses layout is wonderful.
We feel so fortunate to have found this place when we did! It’s working out well so far ❤️
Your video got suggested to me (love watching home ones!) Your house looks so cute. The Pooky lights were definitely an amazing find!! Hope you enjoy your new home (from fellow Scot in Perthshire) ❤
@@aimee_rosee Thanks for watching! We just got back from a Perthsire holiday this past week (also have a video for that)! We’re loving the house and can’t wait to share an updated house tour fully decorated at some point. ❤️
Everything is coming together , great stuff . May you have many happy years together . All the very best 👍
Thank you!!
Great house..so much light and big rooms!
Thank you! It’s coming along and feels so homey now. We actually have an updated home tour to share in December with all of our holiday decor.
Welcome to Scotland my home and we are so happy to have you here....I highly recommend you visit Argyll and my home town Dunoon.. its truly beautiful
Adding to the list! Thank you for sharing !
Such a cute cottage! I have a family of 7 in just about the same square footage, it’s totally doable especially when the space is used efficiently.
Thank you! Yes, it’s all about the storage solutions and furniture configuration. Can’t wait to find a place for everything! Thanks for watching ❤️
What a lovely home! You guys have made some great changes to the space, so exciting! Congratulations on the big life change 🎉😄
Thank you so much! Even more changes since. Can’t wait to share an updated home tour shortly.
@@SimpleScottishLiving so excited to see it when you share!
Firstly congratulations guys ! And secondly I’m so jealous I can’t breathe lol - but I just found you and subscribed immediately as we are considering moving to the UK from the USA. I can absolutely see why you chose that house, it immediately feels homey and characterful - absolutely love it and your renovations are fabulous !!
Thank you so much ❤️ I would highly recommend the move if you can make it happen. No regrets so far!
When were were house hunting it was at the top of the market. It took over 2 years of viewings and offers to finally get a home. And at that time houses were going massive percentages over the initial offers over price. 30% and upwards in some cases.
Super surprised to see electric sockets in the bathroom, never mind above rhe sink. I thought that was illegal. Pretty dangerous.
But what a transformation. Classy. Well done.
Thank you! Yes, previously I think an owner did some of their own electric, so our electrician has been sorting things out for the past while. Still some to be done, but we’re getting there!
The colors are terrific! Looks great.
Thank you ❤️
Lovely house.
The harled finish is lovely to see.
Thank you ❤️
Ive only just found your channel, 2nd video ive watched, and realised Zach was born in Scotland. You can already hear his accent jumping back and forth 😀
It’s slowly finding its way back! Thanks for watching ❤️
Working hard to not though 😂 LoL
Hi guys, Scots man living in Australia, came across your Chanel the other day caught my eye for obvious reasons. Really enjoying you real life story and quite sure you will make it in Scotland, would really like to know what your 3 young American kids think of life in Scotland, all the best.. long ma yur lum reek...Colin
Hi Colin! Thanks for watching. The kids love it!! So many fun activities here between the beaches, forests, soft play, country parks, and castles - they couldn’t want for more. We can walk everywhere too, which is a huge change for us!
Congratulations 🎉 wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous life in your beautiful new home 🏡 im sure you'll be settled in no time. Loving the colour scheme and those light's are gorgeous ❤
Thank you for the well wishes and compliments! You’re welcome back anytime 😉❤️
What a wonderful place! I wish you & your family much happiness there!
Thank you so much! 😊
So glad to have come across your channel! Thank you for sharing, loving what you have done to your home so far.
We are also (a family of 5 and) weeks away from moving to Scotland from the South West in the UK, we cannot wait as it has been a year in the making coming backwards and forwards! We are so ready for it to be permanent 🎉
Good luck in your Scottish adventures and look forward to joining along on your journey via RUclips x
So happy to have you joining! What part of Scotland are you moving to? Love hearing from others going through similar things ❤️
@@SimpleScottishLiving 👋🏻 We're moving to Aberdeenshire and have been slowly but surely renovating our house in the hopes of living as off grid as we can eventually, plans to grow our own as much as possible and live the simple life with our girls in the beautiful scenery. Lovely to hear from you x
This sounds heavenly!!
You are a really nice couple and what you are doing is so inspiring. Would love to meet you in the pub for a pint or three and a great chat.
Thank you so much for your kind words! If we ever run into each other, the first round is on us!
Love your new home, Annie! This is such a fun and exciting adventure. Thanks for letting us follow along! ;)
Thank you!!! It’s been so fun getting to decorate knowing we’ll be in this same house for a long, long time. Hope y’all are staying well ❤️
I’m with you on the sink replacement. 👍🏼👍🏼
Yes! We are so happy with the sink, thanks for the comment!
A very warm welcome to Scotland! Great choice! Your home is beautiful.
Thank you!!
Wishing you every happiness in your new home. It’s going to be lovely!
Thank you! ❤️