Shipping a vintage tractor off a remote island

Shipping a vintage tractor off a remote island | Auskerry, Orkney Islands

Рет қаралды 30,141

Күн бұрын

Welcome to the final part of this mini series shot on the island of Auskerry during summer 2019. Join us as we haul our creels in the hope of something tasty to eat, ship off a tractor that's served the island since the 1970's and explore the wildlife along the cliffs with my drone.
Join me on Patreon - / roryonair
Rory On Air Facebook - / roryonair
Filmed with a Hero 7 Black & 2x GoPro Hero 5 Black cameras
Panasonic Lumix G80
Audio from a Zoom H1
Insta 360 One X
Feiyutech G6 Plus gimbal
DJI Spark drone
#islandlife #remoteliving #orkney #offgrid #droneshots

Пікірлер: 104

@allandoyle3555 23 күн бұрын

That tractor brings back a lot of memories for me too we had one the same on a farm in Australia in NSW....I can just see my father driving it now....

@RoryOnAir 23 күн бұрын

They made such a lovely sound. Dad’s had a musical clinking noise as the hand crank handle knocked against the casing. Very evocative of my childhood. Thanks for watching.

@mariegro09 5 ай бұрын

Your parents look so excited :-)

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@adriaanboogaard8571 5 ай бұрын

Both tractors are Music to my ears

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Yeah the petrol one was an especially lovely sound.

@shaundarley4108 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rory. Thank you for sharing your experiences here and in the air. Thank you for taking the time to make the films. Thank you for inspiring us to travel and to learn to fly. Thank you for being simply human, down to earth, cheerful and non-political at a time when the rest of the world seems to have gone a little mad. Thank you.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this lovely comment Shaun. It’s very kind of you and I’m delighted you enjoyed it. I’m back flying now and I can’t wait to share that with you guys here as well. Stay safe and stay cheerful! Rory

@sharkamov 7 ай бұрын

These are absolutely _priceless_ videos, documenting island life with all it's treasures! . . . Thank you for sharing with us all! 👍

@RoryOnAir 7 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

@Canopus68 5 ай бұрын

Love the MF 135. I had one when I managed a vinyard. Great tractors.

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s been a good machine.

@fergusontea 6 ай бұрын

I have a 1950 Ferguson TEA (gasoline) in Canada. It is very similar to the tractor my Dutch grandfather bought upon coming to Canada. The Canadian government advised him that to farm in Canada, he must have a tractor, so he bought a 1952 Ferguson. Poor fella was known to yell "Whoa" in Dutch when he forgot how to stop the tractor, as he had only ever farmed with horses.

@RoryOnAir 6 ай бұрын

That’s an amazing story. It must have been quite a change of mindset to go from horses to machines. Thanks for watching.

@adriaanboogaard8571 5 ай бұрын

I love this video. The Man has excellent taste in Tractors. Both very reliable. My 1st tractor I drove alone at age 12 was a 49 like his 50. The 135 is Identical to one I ran in my 20's. Both never let me down and always started on the coldest winter days in Utah's Ranch county. If it didn't we would say jokingly but usually true. Operator error. You need to know how to talk to the old girl. 😁👍

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Excellent stuff - they have both been good machines. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 👍

@J2onton 4 жыл бұрын

Rory, watched all 3 videos on a large screen, heard through headphones and in a darkened room. My companion was a glass of red wine. BEAUTIFUL. Should be broadcast on National TV to soothe the nation's mental ELF.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

This is very kind of you to say. Sounds like you have a good viewing setup!

@J2onton 4 жыл бұрын

@@RoryOnAir WOW. A reply from the man himself. Hi Rory. Yes my set up is VERY ENJOYABLE although I do try to limit myself to once or twice a week as it can be injurious to the circumference of the gut. Too many people watch videos on smart phones and tablets. Not immersive enough for me. My nights out are now a good night in. Good luck with your Heli Training. If anyone is going to succeed to professional pilot, you will.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

@@J2onton I'm sorry it took so long! KZfaq don't always notify me of every comment so I've been going back over them and saw yours. I agree about watching things on a bigger screen with decent speakers - makes it much more enjoyable. That's very nice of you about the pilot thing - I'm enjoying the training and hoping to be successful. All the best and thanks for watching.

@davecharlton6697 3 жыл бұрын

I learned to drive on a wee grey fergie 60 years ago . It was petrol parrafin . I can still smell that exhaust . Really nice videos , thanks for sharing them .

@RoryOnAir 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. It’s amazing how sounds and smells are so intertwined with memory. Thanks for watching.

@colinhollywood8254 4 жыл бұрын

I really like watching all your flying videos, but this series was equally enjoyable. As an aviation enthusiast and a landscape photographer they tick all the boxes! What an amazing place Auskerry is. I felt the emotion too as that wonderful old Fergie left the island. Thanks to you and Lizzie for sharing all your experiences!

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Colin. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. It really is a fabulous place and I'm very lucky to be able to spend time there.

@neilbarriskell7840 4 жыл бұрын

Great series, nice to see Orkney and it’s not blowing a gale. One of my most memorable microlighting flights was as part of fly UK and making the crossing in a 582 skyranger

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

That would have been quite a trip! I'm looking forward to flying up there myself at some point.

@olliestephenson1795 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rory! Many years ago we (the Stephenson family, who lived on the isle of Taransay as part of Castaway 2000) came to visit you on Auskerry. Really loved watching this documentary! I seem to remember you had a flight simulator back then, and wanted to become a pilot, so it's great to see that you're following you dream!

@RoryOnAir 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ollie, nice to hear from you. Mum remembers your visit well and asks how your parents are doing? I did have a dodgy flight sim back then - I always loved flying. I hope you guys are all doing well.

@olliestephenson1795 3 жыл бұрын

@@RoryOnAir They're doing well! My mum says she's going to get in touch with your mum to catch up.

@RoryOnAir 3 жыл бұрын

@@olliestephenson1795 excellent - mum will be delighted. 👍

@airportspotting 4 жыл бұрын

I follow your channel for the flying videos, but I’ve been totally captivated by your three Auskerry videos. So well put together and really showcase this beautiful place and the life there.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Airport Spotting Aviation Videos thanks very much for your message. I’m really pleased you like the island videos as well. 👌👍

@oskarjohanrevheim2828 5 ай бұрын

tusen takk for en din film

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

takk for at du så videoen min

@rossconcannon4053 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Rory, that’s a really interesting series of family life on Orkney. Hopefully your back flying soon.🚁

@RoryOnAir 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m quite proud of this series so it’s lovely when people enjoy it.

@rossconcannon4053 2 жыл бұрын

@@RoryOnAir Yourself and your good wife make a great video production team. It looked very professional 👍

@RoryOnAir 2 жыл бұрын

@@rossconcannon4053 thank you!

@huwevans2653 3 жыл бұрын

When you come back, be sure to drop in to Sanday, If you come by air, I'll be happy to show you round the Sanday Airfield.

@RoryOnAir 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent - that’s very kind of you. I hope to come up in the spring but we’ll see.

@richardkaberry8790 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully put together Rory. Really enjoyed these three videos.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@paulshawp 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m hoping to stay a summer on Sanday next year 2021 I’ve stayed in Orkney many times great place love your island thanks for showing it off

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

paulshawp it’s a lovely place Orkney - I’m sure you’ll have a great time on Sanday. 👍

@garydell2023 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rory and your wife for this series. The farm life you showed, the tractor that was part of your life brought back memories of my young life on farms. Having the ocean right there too would be so relaxing. Be careful, still use caution & stay safe.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary. I am always careful as it is a place with plenty of dangers if you're not careful.

@alwatt9367 3 жыл бұрын

I used to help out at HJS helicopters Peterculter Aberdeenshire. And I cut the grass runways for them with exactlyThat type of Fergie tractor..

@alwatt9367 3 жыл бұрын

There. Is a very interesting story in how you left the Island/Scotland to getting a career with the Beeb then working towards being a pilot. Keep the videos coming you are a natural

@RoryOnAir 3 жыл бұрын

Al Watt thanks very much. I hope to make some more videos on Auskerry next summer when I go back. Glad you liked this little series.

@garyhowe7567 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos Rory, does make me home sick i must admit. I'm hoping to start my LAPL training this year IF everything returns to normal at the Leicestershire Aero club, might catch you there for a coffee at some point. Now to try and get 'Cheerio' out of my head after binge watching the last 35 of your videos! Cheerio.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Gary - sorry for the slow reply. I don't always get notified by KZfaq when new comments get posted and I missed this. I hope you're well and good luck with your LAPL training. I really enjoyed doing mine. I can't believe you've binged them all - there should be an award for that! Cheerio. :)

@JodelFlyer 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing series Rory. Beautiful scenery well filmed and excellently edited. I can see why you really enjoy going home. Hopefully it can be by air next time. Thanks for taking the time to produce such a brilliant set of films.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Tim. I don't know why I missed this a month ago. I'm glad you enjoyed the series.

@geir.mathello 6 ай бұрын

Nice You must have a good Christmas and a happy New Year. Cheers from Norway

@RoryOnAir 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much - all the best for 2024 to you and your family too.

@Schwuitz 4 жыл бұрын

Great Series! Made me wanna go to Auskerry straight away! Keep it coming! A fellow microlight student from Germany 😉

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Hallo! Thanks for watching and all the best with your flying.

@ranbirsingh7666 4 жыл бұрын

Rory, well done at putting this mini series together 👍👍. Hopefully we will have some aviation content soon. 👍🏼

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ranbir - I'm glad you enjoyed it. Normal service has now resumed!

@ranbirsingh7666 4 жыл бұрын

Rory On Air Hi Mate. Not had chance to watch your solo on helicopter 🚁 yet, been busy studying for Met and Air Law for NPPL. 👍

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

@@ranbirsingh7666 It'll be there when you have time mate. Good luck with your exams.

@ranbirsingh7666 4 жыл бұрын

Rory On Air : Thanks mate.

@kestrel5065 4 жыл бұрын

I remember driving a Fergy as a 6 year old in the 60's . No Elf & Safety then, still survived.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Kestrel 506 a great machine!

@organicgardener1112 7 ай бұрын

What a refreshing scenery. Real Europeans.

@RoryOnAir 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. 👍

@Lesloi6227 7 ай бұрын

Love the story of the Fergie. I love getting my moneys worth when I make a big purchase. But it’s also good that Fergie will have another life after Auskerry. Love your vids. love all the wildlife. It’s their home too. Simple slow life is how life should be. Thank you.

@RoryOnAir 7 ай бұрын

I’m delighted you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching. We miss the Fergie but it’s great it’s getting a new lease of life elsewhere.

@douggilroy1188 5 ай бұрын

Great to see having seen your brothers more recent vids, nice to see your dad in better times as well.

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Yes, Hamish has got more cool videos to come. Thanks for coming and checking out my channel too.

@BenAtkinsonVideos 4 жыл бұрын

What a place. Every video has been a wonderful watch! Very much enjoyed that.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Atkinson cheers Ben - delighted you enjoyed them mate.

@dickmoore7341 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Rory, I could feel the pain as you all waved good bye to the old tractor. It would have been like getting rid of an old family farm hand when he retired. Reminded me of all the old tractors I use to drive when I was a kid in the 60's. Thanks for the great look into life made simple!!! ;-)

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

dick moore cheers Dick, you’re spot on. We were very sad to see the Fergie go but it was the right thing to do. No sense letting it rust away when there’s life in it yet.

@markk5764 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the series Rory, what a beautiful place.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Keely thanks Mark. It is a lovely place.

@fiorenzaattanasio4796 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant thank you Rory

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Pleased to see you enjoying the island videos. Thanks

@POLITICAL-BIAS. 6 ай бұрын

What an excellent place. I'm so jealous, and full of envy. All the best.

@RoryOnAir 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@POLITICAL-BIAS. 6 ай бұрын

@@RoryOnAir I've just subscribed to your brother's channel as well. Cracking stuff.

@user-qs4ek2dt8c 4 ай бұрын

That tractor was on auskerry when we were there

@RoryOnAir 4 ай бұрын

She’s been there a while!

@flyingkub 4 жыл бұрын

Oyster Catchers, I called them "Squeaky Toy Birds".

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha - nice.

@furryhenry 4 жыл бұрын

I could do with a postman like that, once a month for my bills, a good excuse lol.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

John Price it’s even more tricky than that because you get the mail and he sails off and then you take it home and read it, discover it’s a bill and in the days before online banking you’d have to wait a month until the next mail trip to send the cheque off!

@epscproductions1373 4 жыл бұрын

Is this your island? 😂 great video as always.

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

EPSC Productions yeah, glad you enjoyed it. 👍

@DanSmithBK 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rory... I’m a ML pilot, and noted you mentioned flight training is resuming this week... I can’t use the strip we’re at without a bit more time with the instructor, but haven’t yet heard that training can recommence. Is there a CAA article somewhere that details that? And great wrap up to the series... makes me want to visit the northern climes more often!

@RoryOnAir 4 жыл бұрын

Dan Smith cheers Dan. We are, but only after a lot of detailed and extensive planning and measures put in place by Helicentre that’s been fully approved by the CAA. I think each training school will need to speak to the CAA themselves I’m afraid. I believe it’s only commercial training (ie for commercial pilot courses rather than PPL/ leisure) that’s resumed too.

@DanSmithBK 4 жыл бұрын

Rory On Air thanks Rory - good to know! Look forward to the next heli vid then!

@marysemazeres1430 5 ай бұрын

the old tractor is a she"! I suppose its because he is nearly a part of the family, so useful for years, like boats, for people living on a island. I learned at school in english class55years ago, that you british called your boats ships" she",

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly that, just like ships.

@glennkelley6096 2 ай бұрын

The 135 is no spring chicken . Last one was built in1975.

@RoryOnAir 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s not a new machine for sure, but it felt modern compared to the TE20

@gardenroom65 5 ай бұрын

Where is the 3 rd son?

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Owen is a manager at a company that build top end camper vans. 👍

@uhadme 5 ай бұрын

A step above grave robbing... now put 10 new tractors on the island. Or enjoy a curse on your bloodlines

@RoryOnAir 5 ай бұрын

Ha ha 😝

@johnrobertson2056 7 ай бұрын

Why is EVERYONE on this Orkadian island English? We’re the kids sent off to English schools to be educated, “properly “ ?

@RoryOnAir 7 ай бұрын

I suspect you’ve been watching my brother, Hamish’s videos? We were home educated by our English parents on the island with a lot of BBC radio to listen to.