THE LAST WILDERNESS OF SCOTLAND || A canoe expedition into a remote corner of the SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
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- Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2020
- At the start of 2020, my friend Ian Finch and I wanted to travel up to Scotland to paddle around some lochs for a few days. But after the year's events, we had to postpone our trip. After spending most of the year indoors, in late September we were finally able to embark on our journey, but now it needed to be so much more. This film documents our attempt at completing a circuit linking up a collection of remote lochs with a series of portages. Our journey was challenged by the power of the elements, forcing us to discuss options and make sacrifices and adaptations to our plan. See the full article and photographs at: www.sidetracked.com/last-wild...
Journey kindly supported by:
Bending Branches - bendingbranches.com
NRS - www.nrseurope.com / www.nrs.com
Sidetracked Magazine - www.sidetracked.com/
Firepot Food - www.firepotfood.com/
I do not make any profit from these films. Although I get incredible support from brands for the trips, the costs during the editing process and the licensing of third-party assets (such as music) come from my own pocket. Whilst I know there are options for revenue from RUclips advertising, I want people to enjoy the film without interruptions. If you would like to support me with the editing of future films, you can buy me a coffee at the link below. All contributions will be invested strictly into future productions. Any support will be greatly appreciated!
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Jamie Barnes
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Ian Finch
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This video was shot using the following:
• Sony a7R III fullframe mirrorless camera
• Sony FE 24-105mm F4 lens
• SLR Magic 35mm F1.2 lens
• DJI Mavic Pro drone
• GoPro 6
I've lived in the highlands of Scotland my entire life and every day I am still shocked as to how beautiful my country is.
you are living my dream
Isn't lots of rain up there most of the year???
Can only envy you from the distance :-)
It’s not a country it’s a colony 🇬🇧
hope you like it up there mate
Don't mean to be geeky but an unusual fact about Loch Maree is that the largest island, Eilean Subhainn contains a loch that itself contains an island, a situation that occurs nowhere else in Britain (an island on an island on an island).
Great info
Many Thanks
That is a top quality piece of info thanks 👍
Cool
Apparently there is one up in northern Canada that has a triple
@@chrisrandall2710 bucket list updated…👍
This part of Scotland is unspeakably beautiful it makes me so proud to be Scottish
For you to go the effort of capturing such quality footage, whilst being cold, wet, hungry and tired is commendable. I'm so glad you did - this was thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Perfect vicarious-adventuring for all us viewers - thank you!
i was a a young lad the last time i was up in the high lands of scotland that was 45 years ago . to this day i can still remember the the smell of the heather the fresh crisp in the air . thank you for this video it brought back some good mwmories .
I get to wake up every morning to that. ❤👉🏴
This just popped up in my recommended. That was incredible! I hope people appreciate the amount of effort you guys went through to not only capture this, but to get the story across to make us viewers feel like we were there. Top job lads! - Mike
I'm pleased you enjoyed it Mike! All the best to you.
@@JamieBarnes Why Didn't you just Say in Wester Ross? You know the Ross' were the Hereditary Priests and Rulers the Red Priests from Apple Cross in Wester Ross before Clan Arias soon to be known as the Great Clan Ross moved to Easter Ross and reformed the Earldom of Ross from the ashes of the Mormaerdom of Ross with the last Mormaer of Ross (and Mormaer of a couple other places) the once Thane of Scotland turned Mad King Macbeth! Give you a little hint, we didn't originate in Apple Cross, Clan Arias was Egyptian. Imagine going to a place in America but avoiding saying the State because you disfavor the people who bare its name and once ruled it. A deep seeded hate for sure. So why go to Wester Ross, why go to a place named Munro (Munro means Mont Ross) and proclaim the places Beauty, but refuse to say where you are for the overall name it bares and who it's bared by. You can't pretend Ross' can't see it, here in America they have our Feats marked down as firm US History but will leave our names out, unless one reads the expanded version. If you go to Ross, say I went to Ross, say you went to Wester Ross, or Ross County, or Ross-shire, even technically still the Earldom of Ross the best Title Still up for Grabs with one would assume the Chief of Ross, Barron Ross of Ross (for short) is surely eyeing!
@@randyross5630 give it a rest pal
@@cameronnn6582 is the place in Ross-shire, in Wester Ross? But none of you will say that! Because you kicked Ross' out for a reason right? Cleared the Highlands twice for a reason right? You are an awful people! Facts!
@@randyross5630 What the bloody hell are you on about?
amazing storytelling and visuals man!
Cheers Zac and Jay! Big fan of your videos. Many thanks.
Scotland is the most beautiful place on this earth. It is simply breathtaking.
A proper film maker on You Tube. What a treat. No endless headshots yakking at the camera?! A real story, thoughtful angles. Lovely. Thank you.
Thank you, Michael. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Michael Conchscooter yes agree what is it about you tubers constantly face in camera .
@@prairrie driven by ego instead of truth, learning and nature
I could not say it better, the quality is extraordinary.
08/26/21 Miracle water anyone air and water polluted yet??Our real life problems in the world today knowing or knew the truth will always set ur soul spirits free the truth will lead u to the path nature’s beauty in ur eyes can see ur point of views??07 think coming here??save money urself ur time ur soul spirits world if I was u now I will never come here in the Philippines to visit many hands here are holding the brooms any day of the month one year,he/she is playing with fire mix trash dry leaves with a lighter its own time set the fire anytime anyplace here sad but true in ur real lifetime glad to know if it’s worth coming here!!think 07
As a Scot living in France and stuck here due to the pandemic, thanks for making me incredibly homesick! Beautiful video, thank you!
Currently in the same situation stuck here in the Dominican Republic and although the weather and the beaches are incredible, nothing beats the majestic scenery of the highlands of Scotland and yes feeling quite homesick and longing to walking again in the mountains of my homeland...
"Time to deploy the jetboil" , those words bring back many a fond memory! Nothing better than jetboiling with a good mate in a remote bothy.
Utterly trecherous. Thanks God they had all the right equipment, heavens forbid what could have been...
Such an accurate account of what an adventure in Scotland often looks and feels like. Superb filming and editing - I really take my hat off to you for documenting it all while pushing through on a tough expedition in the middle of nowhere!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Man, do I miss the Highlands now. When you’re in London it’s hard to believe that places like this exist on the same island.
A great film. Thanks so much for sharing.
All i am going to say is Scotland is a fcuking great place and i am neither a Scot or a Brit....Im Irish
@@pauliesuprano5512 You’re our Celtic brother, along with Wales: From a Scot :)
@@kdmedia1534 Scotland is a lot more than just "Celtic"
@@marypetrie930 Ok.
I couldn't do more than a year in large English city's something spiritual in you dies I feel sorry for English folks that really have no resonance with the lands they live in
That is what I call a holiday. Peaceful, relaxing and so beautiful. No shops or crowds. Stunning.
Until it ends up on YT and the masses turn up and ruin these places.
It ain't like this anymore. Hoards of people and motorhomes. Videos like this just encourage masses of people unfortunately!
Watching in between doing the housework on a miserable rainy windy Sunday. Just what I needed thanks guy’s loved it.
Glad it brightened your day a little! All the best Jim.
What a great trip guys, and beautifully filmed. As a Scot I'm glad to see my countrymen made you feel welcome. We like our banter with the English of course, but I tend to find that English people I meet in our outdoors are very appreciative of Scotlands beauty and treat it with respect. Hope you make it back here on many more occasions.
Wow. This was a mega watch! :)
True that... i wonder if there are any mega carp up in bonnie scotland 🤔 someone should do a mini series "in search of jurassic carp"
@@1986Faruq There's some massive ones at Inverness Botanic Gardens :D
@@1986Faruq None in the lochs sadly. The Further north you get the less you see carp introduced which is a bastard for those of us on the border who like carping. There is meant to be monster Carp in Windemere in the lakes but rarely caught, now id like to see your idea there matey! There is For sure Jurassic Pike in them though
@@1986Faruq Yeah my friends in Scotland go crazy if they catch a mid double.
Guess you've already fkd off back to Balham. Should've canood from Glasgow to Edinburgh along the union canal in Tollcross. 50miles. Sake
"In this journey, there was no destination." This hit me hard.
The filming, narration, music, editing. All spot on!
I'm pleased you enjoyed it Naveen!
I’m so happy to see proper canoe form! Someone had proper paddling technique!
My God, that's absolutely breathtaking and I like in Scotland lol. One of the things I love about wild camping. The quietness and the feeling that everything has faded into the sands of time. Its amazing just to sit there and take in nature in all its glory.
I'm so lucky to be from the highlands of Scotland. 👌
Snap!! And a yakker😁
@@SonyaAndersonAbsoluteTherapy Hello Sonya. Nice pic btw 😜
Happy one.
the last wilderness, got a lift from 2 pals in a quad, had a coffee and a boat ride xD But i agree you had a great time and i believe your videography skills are masterful :)
it was a very wild quad
RUclips algorithm Gods recommended this to me and I’m so glad they did. Beautifully shot, amazing wilderness, great music and interesting narration.
I'm pleased the algorithm gods released this upon you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great production value. Scotland is one of the most serene places we visited. Absolutely loved it and it felt safe.
This is tv show level stuff how you produced this just the two of you is incredible my hats is off to you and your adventure is truly inspiring! Can't wait till the lockdown goes so we can go out on adventures like this again!
Fantastic. With a recent unwanted health diagnosis I'm determined to get out and make the most of places like this whilst I can. This inspires me no end to get on and do that.
You and many others destroy fragile remote habitats. You think it is just one or two people visiting? No, it ends up as a flood of people and such beautiful places are ruined.
Stfu
@@alexmorgan3435 PSHH NO FUN. Have hope in humanity ya pessimistic pedant. People with your mindset, supplement the slow down fall of our very existence, perpetuating the negative implications of people enjoying Mother Nature is just depressing.
*I never overreact, especially on RUclips comments, never.
Nature is for people! People's souls need to be in nature to remain NORMAL!!! The best thing would be of people would be in nature all the time!!
All the hope in the universe for you Patrick
Best produced video I've seen on RUclips all year. And just the right length too.
You can't have watched many videos if that's the case, but thank you.
Fantastic video, a true showing of what canoe/kayak camping trips can be, adventures of success and disappointment. Thank you for it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is by far, one of the best videos i have seen this year. What an amazing story 👏🏻 Holy crap you know your way around filmmaking my friend. Thank you so much for this amazing story. Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴
Well done wasn't it :)
The sound of the rain and the roaring of the Stags 🥰🦌 x x
A wee bit of rain and wind and the two english boys are hiding out lol. Good video..... but had to laugh a bit haha
This gave me a chuckle. We’re certainly not as adapted to the weather!
@@JamieBarnes You should see me in the sun.
@@Andrew17877 ha! I can only imagine. 😂
@@JamieBarnes I laughed at the bit where the weather forecast was good for the next 3 days. A likely story. Never trust more than the 3 hour weather forecast lol!!
I dont understand why these guys from down south put the title 'the last wilderness in Scotland '. This area is wild theres no doubt but it's not the last. There are many areas up here both on the mainland and islands that are wilderness areas. I think the term was just used to sound more dramatic but doesn't actually do Scotland a service and I'm afraid and just isn't true. Have you been to all areas I doubt it if your stating this.Too much footage of equipment, maps and bothies. Gillies must have had a laugh ,honestly you really narrate this like shackleton to the pole - way too overly dramatic. Tbh the weather wasn't that bad and at that time of year we would consider to be reasonable. Sorry to sound critical but for some Scots it is a bit OTT pal.
What a lovely film! Great cinematography and narration, stunning views. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely adventure ! I've been to Loch Maree kayaking. Planning to follow your route ... one day. Camping and kayaking around. So beautiful. Well done !
Very very good chaps. I live on the west coast of Scotland and love our country. Glad you enjoyed your visit!
Beautiful video! Looked like an amazing trip you had. Thanks so much for sharing:) x
I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Hello Girl Outdoors. i stopped by your channel for a moment. Do you mind if i pray for you?
The Last Wilderness of Scotland? That must have come as something of a surprise to the people who live there.
Yeah, visited that area a lot. There are taking some less travelled routes, but wouldn't call it any more or less of a 'wilderness' than much of the North West coast. lovely area anyway and very nicely shot video.
Yeah pretty much the whole of scotland is the last wilderness 😂 had a deer down at Aberdeen Harbour last week!
Odd, of all the comments you could have made, you chose to make that comment. RUclips is great, because it allows people who have got nothing to contribute to... well, contribute. Good for you getting involved in the conversation.
by saying "the last wilderness", jamie was talking about the imprint of modern man - the bleekness of the highlands, and the rest of the country is a result of deforestation, which took place across the centuries and millenia. not scotland's sparse population in the north.
still beautiful though our country is, there's a sadness here too, as we stripped a lot of it bare a long time ago, killing our native trees and nearly every ecosystem with them. the untouched little islands in the video show us a delicate untouched balance of nature - it's not seen in many places anymore.
tiny scotland has been incredibly enginuitive and inventive, masters of engineering and industrialisation, at one time building the biggest ships and bridges the world had ever known. we can be proud of that, but unfortunately the permanent scars are left across our wildernesses.
By “wilderness” we mean unspoiled by man and industry, remaining as nature had intended.
There to be enjoyed by those who appreciate such beauty.
This land belongs to people of all nations who love surroundings such as this.
Truly excellent footage of the Scottish Wilderness, a must visit for all adventurers.
I will do this same route Spring 2023 & hope it's easier with my inflatable kayak.
Really enjoyed this guys, thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous. Scotland is a dream.
Outstanding footage of some of the most magnificent scenery in the world. What a trip too! Thanks Jamie, it brightened my day and reminded me why I need to make my way back up there soon.
I prefer the outdoors and what a beautiful place Scotland is!!
poetry not only in words but in images and deeds
Loved this. Brought a tear to my eye realising how much I miss living in Scotland.
Love it! Makes me once again want to visit the land of my ancestors. So sad that this is the last wilderness.
It is sometimes call the last wilderness, but there are lots of wild places in Scotland. Paddled lots of lochs on the west coast and rare to see anyone else.
OUTSTANDING! ! !
ALL OF IT... made my blood stir... I think you found your calling.
Georgia,USA
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the kind words!
This was so soothing to watch. Thoughtful, well-shot, great story-telling.
Beautiful, getting out and adapting to yer environment, always what it's about. Thanks guys.
Great film. Really well put together showing a lot of the beauty of the Highlands.
Remember being stuck at the very same bothy for a couple of days due to exceptionally poor weather. There were no beds back then (20 years ago).
Look forward to watching more of your films.
This was the thing. Timeless eternity.
Holy crap this could actually be on BBC One and no one would bat an eyelid. This just popped up in my recommended and i'm honestly amazed, keep up the good work, its very inspiring =]
2:04 - Ah yes, the midges - Scotland's secret weapon!
They don't fuck about and neither do we 🤣
@@Yermaw11 glad to hear it
The SMP.
That shot you captured of Slioch at 3:46 is absolutely breath-taking. You have done Scotland proud my friend :)
I'm here with the algorithm crew. Delighted that this showed up in my recommended. Shot and edited exquisitely, and incredible determination to see it through. Being Scottish, there's always a sense of pride and nostalgia that comes with videos like this, even though I live hours away from here. Thank you for this video, it really is fantastic. All the best for the future.
Stunning film with amazing cinematography. How incredible. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Amazing Jamie great footage and brilliant editing, you are completely right its about the journey.
amazing experience and video. I can't believe how beautiful Scotland is
Scotland surprises ALOT of people ;)
Apure Guria. Tu por aqui? Ainda quero ver um vídeo de vocês explorando a escócia.
And I can confirm ''most of us'' are super friendly and helpful
I was just thinking that I want to quit my job my flat my family my life and live of the land
Come and pay us a visit. You won't be disappointed. A fellow Scot x
Breathtaking like a dream
I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Happiness through Freedom!
Stunning video this and one of the best I've watched. So well shot and you've inspired me to visit this part of Scotland. Thanks guys.
Glad it inspired you, Dan. All the best for your future travels.
Look up the summer Isles,, my favourite place
absolute knockout of a video boys
Glad you enjoyed it!
08/26/21 Miracle water anyone air and water polluted yet??Our real life problems in the world today knowing or knew the truth will always set ur soul spirits free the truth will lead u to the path nature’s beauty in ur eyes can see ur point of views??07 think coming here??save money urself ur time ur soul spirits world if I was u now I will never come here in the Philippines to visit many hands here are holding the brooms any day of the month one year,he/she is playing with fire mix trash dry leaves with a lighter its own time set the fire anytime anyplace here sad but true in ur real lifetime glad to know if it’s worth coming here!!think 07
I really enjoyed this video. From the narration, to the stunning footage, to the lessons learned when you couldn't complete the circuit. Looks like you both had a blast. Scotland is by FAR my fav place in the UK!
Glad you enjoyed it!
These videos are truly fantastic. So privileged to get this for free. Thank you very much indeed.
Beautiful scenery. Would love to paddle in remote Scotland but am too old now. In younger days I experienced wilderness canoe tripping in Ontario and Quebec. To Jamie’s many viewers that have enjoyed this, I recommend Justin Barbour’s canoe trek across Labrador, 83 days 1700 kilometres, alone with his dog.
Loving travelling with you, we live in Tasmania....we love our wilderness and quiet life. Thank you for this beautiful experience, please make more.
Excellent excellent job. Beautiful cinematography and storytelling. No acting shots. Just pure good content
I'm pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words.
I was thinking the exact same thing.. 'your objective isn't about completing the planned trip, it's about experiencing the wonders of what nature and Scotland have to offer, especially after the lock down'. A journey that is great for balancing your mind after being cooped up indoors. Thanks for this guys.
Love this part of the country. Beautiful video....
Great video, if I can’t get my fix of good Scottish scenery during the year, this is an enjoyable watch, I enjoy videos like this. Well done guys
Travelling my homeland was the best holiday of my life, its amazing how much is on our own doorstep and yet most will never see it.
Loving this ! Thanks for taking us with you on this journey in beautiful Scotland 🏴
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video, and as someone who's been visiting that very area for over 30yrs I know how much you have to respect the weather up there having gotten caught out in a small boat on Loch Maree once when in the space of 30 mins the loch turned from calm to nightmare rough as the strong winds turned to race down the length of the loch. 5hrs sat on the far side bank waiting for a lull.
As some one whos done a lot of solo paddling in Scotland, this is a very inspiring trip but those portages are pretty crazy ! Well done. Great video !
Great end of the day adventure to watch, listen to, and imagine. Always been one to enjoy the whole of life as though it were a grand adventure, just as yours was. Really appreciate your photography, soundscapes, and narrative. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s such a beautiful corner of Scotland. So many happy memories up in that region!!!
Beautiful film, really gets across the appeal of the wilderness
Stumbled upon this through my recommended. Absolutely stunning boys!
Thanks Jake!
This was refreshing... I've always felt like Scotland is an ancestral homeland I've been dying to see for so long, this tickled my brain in just the right way 🙏
With production quality like this, the video deserves millions of views.
This is such a beautiful film. Love the way you've captured the landscape and the terrain around you. That being said, there's no reason to over-dramatize this. At no point were you in danger of flipping, hitting "boulders", or in any way jeopardizing your health. Please share the beauty of this environment without making a scene about it for the sake of RUclips.
Facts having canoed and kayaked myself i was so confused ahaha
Beautifully shot; really cinematic. Stunning part of the country.
Such a soothing watch! I returned from a cycling trip across Scotland a couple of weeks ago and I miss it very much.
I hope you had a great trip!
very well filmed, what a joy to be able to navigate in this magnificent region thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Man this was fantastic I’m from the Isle of Skye and some of the shots u took of Scotland are fantastic 👌🏻 feels like I’m watching a proper documentary
From Isle Of Skye? You still living there??
Stunning scenery. Nicely done.
Excellent production. Thank you so much for the opportunity to see the magic of Scotland again. Wishes for a happy and healthy New year.
Stunning vistas! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!
After seeing this, I'm about three seconds away from packing my shite and sprinting up to Scotland in nothing but me shorts and shirt. What a banger of a video this is. absolutely stunning, lads.
This is incredible Jamie! Beautifully made.. Would love to visit Scotland again.. Well done mate!!
"Relishing in this brief and primitive existence we have be yearning for al year" 🙏🏼
beautifully shot with zero bullshit, Scotland felt and shared, thank you , 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I'm pleased you enjoyed it! All the best to you.
That was fantastic, really top stuff. What an adventure and careful planning. I will watch it again this evening. Subscribed.
Superbe !! Images incroyables, excellent montage. J'étais carrément avec vous. L'Ecosse est vraiment un coin de paradis. Bravo !!
Great filming, just like a proper documentary. The weather can turn in minutes on Loch Maree from experience whilst out in a small boat fishing. The views from the tops of the mighty Slioch are absolutely breathtaking. Great scenery enjoyed your program
Awesome film. Good to see how much respect was shown to the surroundings and elements. Thankyou for the effort
This was amazing. I fell in love with canoeing when I moved to Canada. I'll be moving back to Europe this summer and will be spending a fair bit of time in Scotland, this made moving back much easier and got me super excited to explore Scotland. Thanks so much for sharing!
Superb video! I have missed the remote Scotland outdoor adventures. Excellent editing.
I've paddled Loch Maree. Beautiful area. After camping on an island a brutal storm made paddling very sketchy next morning. It was the only time I've dumped the kayak and walked miles back to the car before returning for the kayak.
Beautiful Scotland, beautiful nature. Thank you.
Wonderful film of a fantastic journey in a very beautiful, wild place. Looking forward to more. Thank you
A great film! How can anyone dislike this? 🤔
Be Scottish, and from near there. These guys are insufferable
While I love and miss my native land of Scotland, I am over powered by my current travels. I am currently on my first trip into Northern British Columbia where the vistas are Breathtaking and stunning. No amount of photography or videos can do justice to what we are seeing here.
You are in heaven there! Love Ottawa! Been all over my country!
This video is incredibly well made, awesome job! It's nice to see that some parts of the world are still so wild and untouched.👍
Enjoyed the film. Scotland is amazingly beautiful and cold and wet. I used to return home to Scotland to see my parents and I would be wearing a woolly jumper in August.
Glad you enjoyed it! It really is a stunning place. The weather is certainly apart of the charm.