Major Renovation of our Jacobean Cottage; Flagstone Floors; Island Life Vlog; Garden Rescue

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Episode 86.
Welcome to The Scottish Isle. A 'fly-on-the-wall' channel where we share the captivating world of our life on this private island in the Hebrides. Our channel is your window to the rich treasures of this unique way of life, showcasing Scotland's beauty, local traditions, and the enchanting, old-fashioned lifestyle we embrace. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the stories and wonders that shape our island life, from breath-taking landscapes to cherished traditions; the renovation of a 300-year-old cottage, and the restoration of antiques. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Let's embark on this remarkable adventure together!
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@TheScottishIsle Ай бұрын

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@iamshotty Ай бұрын

OMG Shona's gorgeous face at the end is to die for. She totally upstaged you both 😂🐑xx Teresa 🇦🇺🤍

@AndrewKendall71 Ай бұрын

Someone is ....... exceedingly patient with Scott 😅

@coralgledhill64 Ай бұрын

Send some love to Katie and Scott - hit the 👍👍❤️

@dottiebaker6623 Ай бұрын

The flagstones from around the property would look great in the cottage. But it might be a good idea to plot the size and shape of each one, like puzzle pieces, and play with the arrangement of smaller paper versions of the stones until you get a look you like. Once you've decided, then place the real, large stones. It doesn't sound like a good idea visually to put all the big ones in the middle. If either of you has the computer skills, there must be a program that would give you the same view you'd have standing in the room. Good luck!

@sharonlewis555 Ай бұрын

So glad to see you back. You have been missed.

@Gruffyydd Ай бұрын

My husband, Dave and I watch your weekly program on the TV together each time we see a new episode is posted. We love your sense of humor. You two remind me of when we ran a resort in a remote wilderness area in eastern Oregon. One of the things we were thinking about is if you can use a block and tackle or rotating Jib frame to move the flagstone into the door of the cabin. Katie, we love the cooking sessions and how it was done in the past and you are preserving the process for the future. What a treasure to have the old cookbook and the knowledge to understand and go with it. We love the history you share as well. Scott, You are a hoot. Anyone with half a brain would see you do your fair share of work there. You two are an inspiration to so many. You two seem to have a rich past separately and together. Katie, I have heard you mention being on a farm, spending time in the United States (?), and so on. Scott, were you a city boy before meeting with Katie? How long have you two been together? Your avid fans from Idaho, USA. Dave & Mary

@TheScottishIsle Ай бұрын

Hi Dave and Mary! Thank you for these kind words, it means a lot. If you're curious about our back-stories, have a wee listen to the four podcasts we put on the channel. They give our history. Good for a listen while cooking, or knitting! Enjoy Kx 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/es-iqtCZmp6ZhHU.html 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJhdq5OEscu3eHU.html 3: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mauhmctemcfTomw.html 4: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJiVh6p5stO7ZJc.html

@tricial4330 Ай бұрын

I can almost hear little Shona saying "Play with me! Play with me!" Brie and Crowdie! So cute! A very peaceful little flock! I hope you both find some time to rest and relax! Thank you for sharing, as always!

@brenwyckoff Ай бұрын

Truly respect the thought and tremendous effort you put into renovating with integrity and reverance for the materials, the Earth, and the natural aesthetics of the place. Good on ya both ~ ♥

@tinasloan172 Ай бұрын

"Do you remember when the world went mad?" .... love it !

@gwyndixon7023 Ай бұрын

What did you get banned from Sainsbury's for???

@brettwalters-n4u 2 күн бұрын

Those flagstones are amazing and worth the effort to take them inside, perfect for that cottage.

@margaretlynch1494 Ай бұрын

🙋‍♀️❤️ Yikes! Those flagstone are perfect where they are! I don't have a vote in this, but if I did, it would be BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD!

@coralgledhill64 Ай бұрын

We need more likes for these lovely people ❤️ 👍👍

@beverlyethridge5084 Ай бұрын

I love that y’all are working so had to bring back the cottage to its original state. It is and will be so worth it. The serenity of the outside with birds and the wind are so relaxing to listen to.

@amyh3619 Ай бұрын

Lie down and a gin and tonic! 👏 Yes, bring some strong friends over to help. If Scott injures his back again, you’ve got a whole new class of problems. Best of luck from Minnesota.

@tinawelch3005 Ай бұрын

the healthy vegetation and animal life is testament to your most excellent care.

@danielledani1559 Ай бұрын

❤ So cute that Shona gets the zoomies 🐑

@UmvimvaniT Ай бұрын

Sweet Shona at the end. What a darling she is ❤❤

@geddesjimmy Ай бұрын

OK Kate, if Scott is going to be the member of Parliament, then you need to declare yourself Queen of the Scottish Isle. Scott then works for you.

@TheScottishIsle Ай бұрын

Ah ha! A loophole! 😆 Kx

@thewatchman6074 Ай бұрын

@@TheScottishIsle Make sure you check his expenses. You know how dodgy these MP's are.

@terrybull1043 Ай бұрын

Reach out to a Scottish rugby club for help with the slabs of slate 👍👍❤

@kathyevans2968 Ай бұрын

The flagstones would look amazing if you can do it!! Shona reminds me of a cheeky puppy! So cute!

@hanneliewiese3477 Ай бұрын

Shona is do adorable - keeping the older sheep busy and alive 😂 Scott seems so chuffed with his new sign on his mancave 😅

@staciecats7801 Ай бұрын

I laughed and laughed when the first "meanwhile" came on! Scott and Katie were working so hard and then.....the life of a Scottish Isle sheep was the contrast 😂 I wish you the best on figuring out the floor. All of the choices seem like a great deal of work! Take time to relax and rejuvenate...and pet your cats and sheep.

@7cColin Ай бұрын

The Benny Hill bit with the strimmers made me LOL! You guys aren't afraid of hard work. I got exhausted watching it all.

@ShelaghCorson Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. Wonderful episode.

@KatyThompsonHaley Ай бұрын

How absolutely adorable!! Shona bouncing around ❤❤❤

@DavidGreen-or7dz Ай бұрын

shona is growing lovely and naughty but playful 😂 thank you for another great viewing, it will get there slowly. have a lovely week all of you on the scottish isle 😊

@joyceglaister2086 Ай бұрын

Wow what a lot of hard work but it will be absolutely fabulous when completed. I am full of admiration for what you are doing to achieve authenticity. Thank you. 🐏🐑🐑🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

@zylafourie-kritzinger8610 Ай бұрын

Beautiful teamwork! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💐

@christinehodge3608 Ай бұрын

Interesting video, lots of work to do ,but it will be worth it, Shona jumping around having fun, like to see her happy,

@jenniferfarrah3134 Ай бұрын

Hi to you , so lovely to see you again , but fully understand how you needed some time out . Such a tremendous task you have ahead of you , and just amazed that you are going to make the cottage look like it used too . Can’t wait to see it take shape . That little lamb was hilarious 😂. 😘

@beverlyzimmermann5868 Ай бұрын

Missed you last week🖐🇺🇸

@fredjcarss7788 Ай бұрын

Used to have a 200/250 year old cottage. Floor wood in one room was rotten in one area. Lifted it to find it was laid on soil. Excavated two feet down to put in pillars and joists supports for the new floor. At that depth found a pair of boots and cleaning brushes buried in the corner of the room. It had obviously been filled in at some point for some unknown reason.

@aruvielevenstar3944 Ай бұрын

Shona is the most adorable and funny sheep I have ever seen 😂and the happiest ❤the two elder sheep are completely surprised by such a wild youn one 😂

@user-fu2oy6dp4j Ай бұрын

What a gorgeous place to live. It is a lot of work, but the outcome will be spendid! Don't hurt your backs, be very careful and don't pickup heavy slates; use a wheel barrel! You both are amazing!! Blessings

@marykavanagh573 Ай бұрын

Missed your videos.love what your doing.hard job getting those flagstones into cottage.i agree would look fantastic .well done on what you both do .love your videos and your lifestyle keep them coming.👍👍👍

@piatheiltoft67 Ай бұрын

A lot of hard work ahead of you. Shona living a happy life. She is looking so cute on the chair. Like Jim's plaque with the vikingship. I live in Roskilde in Denmark. The town is known for its vikingship museum.😊❤

@meryle.hawkins880 Ай бұрын

I just love those sheep and little Shona is so gorgeous. You are both making your home look lovely

@ianrawlins2231 Ай бұрын

Thats a splendid longship!

@SShellbee Ай бұрын

you got my vote Scott! 😊

@DebStyles Ай бұрын

Shona is so funny. Loved watching her zoomies. Have missed watching you both. The flooring is a big job. You guys are doing great. I can just imagine how beautiful and cosy it will look when the room is done. ❤

@lindamaclean556 Ай бұрын

I’m with the lady on this. As well as the hard work the flags will be very cold especially in winter as I have found out. But good luck with the project.

@LB-gr7gu Ай бұрын

I only wish you could see how beautiful everything looks from my end thanks to your work .. 😂 OMG that little Shorna .. hopefully soon you can also relax ❤❤ thank you whenever you can post appreciated.👍

@patriciacolie3895 Ай бұрын

❤ thank you for sharing your experience

@argentinagalos6205 Ай бұрын

Hard work,skills,talent and detemination !Well done ! ❤🤝

@Chezzy_Cherry Ай бұрын

Aww, them couple of minutes of the sheep just being sheep and wee baby lamby were just adorable 🥰 …loved the Viking slate carving too, it’s not easy carving in slate and they’ve done a beautiful job.

@pbjabq Ай бұрын

Shona and the girls are just so cute!!!

@rosefoxcroft9333 Ай бұрын

I love seeing Shona playing so cute .

@judymcgovern8454 Ай бұрын

Brilliant, you have been missed. ❤xx

@lauraautry6992 Ай бұрын

Oh my you have snakes in Scotland he was big and I do not like snakes. Shona is so precious dancing and playing with the bigger sheep 😊. I can only imagine the amount of work being done in the cottage however the finish will be beautiful 🤗❤️🙏

@rb9580 Ай бұрын

That snake was a slow worm! Completely harmless!

@karensinclair4189 Ай бұрын

I’m rooting for you on your floor project! Take heart, give yourself small achievable goals with each stage and I know you will succeed. Regards from Ontario, Canada.

@grumpyandy322 Ай бұрын

Love watching your chosen lifestyle and when I was 30 years younger it would have been a path I wished I had followed, but today I find your "meanwhile" lifestyle suits me fine.

@SusanFawcett Ай бұрын

Whoever had that place before you obviously didn’t have a clue about what they were doing. They have ruined it. It will be hard work but amazing when you have finished with it. Well done for everything you are doing

@terris6322 Ай бұрын

The best way to celebrate my birthday. 💕

@TheScottishIsle Ай бұрын

Happy birthday! 🤍

@Rescueluv Ай бұрын

This episode had it all. Katie’s initial underwhelming response to the big flagstones, crowdie head butting a very spirited Shona, beautiful landscapes, so much green and different greens, birdsong, wildlife. Beautiful. So so enjoyable. Is Martin the marten still about🥰

@TheScottishIsle Ай бұрын

We haven't seen him in ages. Might just be the time of year, though. Kx

@janehardy5028 Ай бұрын

Great videos. I have sheep too, I love their individual characters 🥰. Maybe you could roll your flagstones uphill on their edges.

@liesavillandre3481 Ай бұрын

Hello from Richmond, Virginia, USA. The stones will be hard to move. I hope you find a solution. Someone has the zoomies. Shouna is so cute.

@langdonfairchild1st805 Ай бұрын

The more you put in the greater the reward.

@rwilkins1583 Ай бұрын

Shona at the end…❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰

@dennismatthews6660 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@megmills4798 Ай бұрын

O my gosh Shona at the end❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

@lizranwell422 Ай бұрын

Living with flagstones,there cool in summer but cold in winter.

@dickdavidson3616 Ай бұрын

A big woollen area rug for the winter months maybe.

@beatieswanepoel3004 Ай бұрын

That final shot of Shona could've been dubbed with music, and it could've been her singing! So cute!

@barbarakloise6790 Ай бұрын

Scott could build a wooden sled to move the rocks. They also have these little square wood, things with wheels and the d. I y stores that you could use to help pull.And push the rack slabs into the house. I've seen them used on KZfaq channels to pull big heavy beams through old houses that they're renovating. You could also use a wheeled dolly cart while they slabs are tilted on their sides to move the slabs inside the house. They have dollys with bottom extentions so you could put the slabs at a good angle or lay flat for better moving.

@carolynWhite75 Ай бұрын

Congratulations, Scott on claiming your office!🎉

@greatlambrini8722 Ай бұрын

How lovely to see Shona running around like a mad thing. Plus getting butted for her trouble. ❤️ You will have to dig that floor out anyway, or the top of the flags will be too high.

@laurelscott4466 Ай бұрын

Love the Shona cam… such a delight. Goodluck with grand plans. Botanical shots very interesting too!

@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155 Ай бұрын

The Scottish isle never turns up in my feed. Always have to look for it. The only channel I follow where this happens.

@megmills4798 Ай бұрын

Wow cool that snake,,love it😊

@tripletgirl2484 Ай бұрын

Cheering you on from Ohio❤

@marriettecharlton2143 Ай бұрын

Lovely to see you all again 😊

@lindagage7315 Ай бұрын

It will look great when your done!

@carolynstewart5825 Ай бұрын

Yes, the floor will be a lot of work...but it will be so worth it when you get it done. If only, we could bottle the energy from young lambs and take a leaf out of their books on how to, 'not - have - a - care - in - the - world!' looking forward to seeing how the work goes.

@kevinmangan7124 Ай бұрын

Standing in the smoke just then he reminded me of the OLD MAN FROM SCEEN 24. just saying. Brillant show keep up the good work

@terrythomas2735 Ай бұрын

Look like you have hollyhocks I love them. My granny always had them in her garden. I hope to get some planted here in Tennessee soon.

@sargentalfie9585 Ай бұрын

Great episode ,thank you 😊

@LB-gr7gu Ай бұрын

Where did they go .. hopefully under all the crud .. can't wait for next episode ❤

@hansbehrmann8152 Ай бұрын

The previous comment re arrangement of stones is right on. I have one small suggestion to go along with that. Stones floors can be quite cold, depending on your environment. I would suggest placing a good layer of gravel down, then high density foam , thinset or concrete then your flagstones , just to break the earth connection that conducts cold. You could on top off the foam place pex piping cover it with concrete to have hydronic heat. Once heated your floor would act as a heater for your home and always be warm. Just a thought. Love your island, reminds me quite a bit of Northern Ontario where a lot of Scottish immigrants made their home, I can see why almost identical country in scenery

@TheScottishIsle Ай бұрын

Underfloor heating would be so amazing - especially if we could connect it to the stove...

@hansbehrmann8152 Ай бұрын

@@TheScottishIsle There are stoves on the market, wood, gas ,coal and even oil that do exactly that. Where I live in Northwestern Ontario, Canada (Kenora Region) Outside wood boilers and inside wood stoves (with attached tanks to heat water-for home use /and or hydronic heat are common .If you are stand-alone or off grid like a lot of homesteaders these stoves are amazing . I believe a lot of European countries especially, Norway, Denmark , Sweden and Finland sell many types of these stoves. England also has stoves available but I do not know the brand. Again Good work on your reno's ,it can be a lot of work but fun at the same time and you can appreciate the results!

@nadineveitch5837 Ай бұрын

I think the flagstones would look amazing but will be a hell of a job to move them. Would be great if you could get a working bee together, am sure closer subscribers would pitch in but know it's probably not possible for many reasons. Shona's hilarious, could watch her all day, the other's seem to think their playing days are over 😂 And do love that plaque, would love to see how he goes about even doing that, looks pretty painstaking!

@megmills4798 Ай бұрын

I learn so much from you i want to do my walk next year this will help me as you talk about flagstone😊

@southerncross1941 Ай бұрын

New camera, great pictures.

@mkats5102 Ай бұрын

You could always leave the grass to grow and just mow a path through it so you can walk through it. Or cut it in stages not do all of it in one go (should you not do that already). The wild flowers and wildlife would thank you for it (not forgetting Scott!!) it would also save you lots of time and energy!

@colleenmckinlay2916 Ай бұрын

Haha…Shona has the zoomies. So cute. You both are awsome. Staying historically correct with your renovations. Impressive. Flagstones will look amazing but the work ahead is not going to be easy. But knowing you two it will get done and it will be done right. Kudos to both you.

@charmainemcdonald9679 Ай бұрын

So much hard work😬just the two of you…..take care and take time to rest ✨🙏✨

@user-fg7hr2nd7p Ай бұрын

First time on your channel, GOOD LUCK

@haydnwheeler583 Ай бұрын

Nice idea! As an alternative why not polish the concrete and carve in some joints?

@smiffy5467 Ай бұрын

You could really do with a small tractor based mower, would be so much quicker than strimmers.. 👍

@gaylenehill2783 Ай бұрын

Hello Katie and MP Scott 😂. Nice to see you back. Can I suggest you make a wooden frame with a backing to place the viking ship slate inside of. This should protect the edges etc from damage. It's gorgeous and needs protecting. See you next time .. P.S. I'm exhausted just thinking about moving those flag stones. ❤ from New Zealand

@2to-tango Ай бұрын

I have to resubscribe every time I watch a video. What's up with YT? You will be at 100K by end of year. 🎉 ❤

@TheScottishIsle Ай бұрын

Because every time you choose to click on one of our thumbnails to watch a new episode, KZfaq automatically unsubscribes you. This has been happening to a large percentage of our subscribers since March this year. On average, KZfaq are unsubscribing people from 'The Scottish Isle' to the tune of 80-100 subs per day. If it wasn't for them doing this - and we have no idea why they are (they're not interested in acknowledging it, let alone stopping it) - we'd already be at 100k subs. We've given up worrying about it. There is nothing we can do but watch people being unsubbed from the channel in real time.

@lauriegreenwood8946 Ай бұрын

This American girl loves some Def Leppard!

@beverlyethridge5084 Ай бұрын

🤣 Shona wants to play the other two want to eat. ❤️

@haydnwheeler583 Ай бұрын

If the concrete is only an inch thick, is possible that the flagstones are still there??? Fingers crossed.

@candacewilliams6869 Ай бұрын

That's true.

@johnandsandraholton3131 Ай бұрын

Someone has the zoomies!🤪

@megmills4798 Ай бұрын

Good evening,,take your time it will work out❤😊

@jazz847 Ай бұрын

I didn’t know sheep got the zoomies 😂😂

@heidigraham2532 Ай бұрын

Is it possible that the concrete floor was placed over the top of flagstones? Maybe the concrete was placed over the top to level the floor so that they could lay the floor boards?

@Varko-okraV Ай бұрын

Love your videos. ❤ So, while you have the floor all dug up, why not put some in-floor heating under the flagstone. Not tradional, I'm sure, but practical.

@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh Ай бұрын

As Dottie suggested lay out your plan on paper. With careful measurements, you could have a great flag stone floor. Getting the flag stones to the cottage is the easy part. Getting the living room floor prepped, and carrying the flag stones into the house might be the tricky part. You might consider renting a hand-dolly to transfer the flag stones into the house. How ever did you get a lifetime ban from Sainsbury's? Did you do something totally obnoxious or just get under the manager's skin? To get a lifetime ban here you either have to punch an employee/customer, pull down an entire shelf of pizza sauce in protest, or do something so heinous that the police have to be called you get hauled out in handcuffs. To lay the flag stone, you'll have to lay a damp course (heavy plastic sheet) then a two to three inch bed of sand. I don't know if you're thinking of cementing the stone in, but a layer of fine quick-crete swept into the cracks in between and dampened will set the stone. Feel free to ignore all this advice if you already have a better plan.