Sleeping Overnight Alone In A Remote Scotland Bothy

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4 ай бұрын

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Sleeping overnight in a remote Scottish bothy is something I've always wanted to experience so I hike to a bothy in Scotland to experience bothy life for the first time.
Mountain bothies in Scotland are unlocked shelters where it's possible to spend the night. They don't have amenities such as running water, food or toilets. It could be described as a slight level up from wild camping.
Join me for my first ever bothy night which turned out to be a little unnerving...
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@ruthaisling 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching everyone! Would you stay overnight in a bothy like this? Don't forget you can use the code RUTH15 to get £15 off HOVERAir X1: bit.ly/4bKECIk (Valid until April 30th)

@tubeWyrme 3 ай бұрын

I'm a Londoner so I'd be totally freaking out at the isolation and fear of deranged locals. Also, I noticed you said there was a saw, but no mention of an axe which I feel sure the bothy would normally be equipped with. What happened to the axe Ruth? Hmm...

@thehighlandlife2023 3 ай бұрын

My husband has taken some of our daughters and stayed at a bothy they all loved it!

@DrBLReid 3 ай бұрын

Miss Ruth, we just need you to visit us in Tennessee! You are a real sweetheart & your videos are wonderful! Your enthusiasm is contagious!

@user-vo4ft8rj4g 3 ай бұрын

Nope. I'd be paranoid about the security. I'm guessing literally anyone could just walk in during the night

@avalondreaming1433 3 ай бұрын

You have every right to feel scared. You are a braver woman than I staying in a remote cabin that you can not lock. I think I would bar the door by putting a table against it. I'd also carry a knife and some mace.

@maryavatar 3 ай бұрын

I stayed in one in the 90s with a friend. A couple of hikers arrived, then three birdwatchers. We all got drunk on Glayva and cheap whisky and sang songs while we watched the sun set. Then we all fell asleep in one big pile. In the morning we all went our separate ways, and it’s one of my best memories.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like an amazing night!

@user-sq9td8nu9i 3 ай бұрын

and you had a wee bairn

@maryavatar 3 ай бұрын

@@user-sq9td8nu9i LOL, no. We were all female except one of the birdwatchers, and he was the first to pass into a whisky coma. 😂 The other two birdwatchers were his wife and daughter, so zero shenanigans of that sort were had.

@rebekahsalt26 3 ай бұрын

Sounds brilliant x

@hippo5346 3 ай бұрын

I find the "One big pile" aspect , somewhat disturbing !

@annahuovila9167 27 күн бұрын

Having someone stand outside of a window and staring at you is one of my worst fears for some reason. I'd be scared shitless in such place, you are so brave 😭

@evolution8662 16 күн бұрын

Yea..they should have curtains.......

@gizmo8361 14 күн бұрын

Same here. I could never…

@aishairfan3204 13 күн бұрын

She is not alone

@jim-se5xc 12 күн бұрын

Get a little dog. A dog can sense anyone out there at 50 yards.

@syang1116 7 күн бұрын

that's indeed creepy.

@zlamelie 2 ай бұрын

I lost it when she said that without curtains someone could be standing outside the window watching. That's it, bothy and I could never.

@rutvik23 2 ай бұрын

Curtains would have solved everything as if

@paperkay 2 ай бұрын

Bit of a 'main characte' syndrome, that one. Everyone's a perv, because she's always in danger of being some kind of a victim. She is THAT important.

@rutvik23 2 ай бұрын

@@paperkay anyone could be in danger in a shack in the middle of nowhere regardless of gender

@kweenzwalters3916 2 ай бұрын

Yeah that's my worst nightmare😂

@EricAdamsonMI Ай бұрын

Given the population density of these areas, I doubt even that psychopaths fancy lingering about, for fear of encountering scary hikers and other such ne'er-do-wells! 😂

@denysemcalister3390 Ай бұрын

Never in a million years would I be brave enough to visit this place alone. I admire your ability to challenge yourself like that.

@ruthaisling Ай бұрын

thanks!

@omtoolika Ай бұрын

This isn't bravery but utter stupid. Just a matter of chance that nothing happened. There is no rescue.

@denysemcalister3390 Ай бұрын

@@omtoolika Like I said, I would never attempt this, I'd be terrified. However, I can't help but admire her efforts. She's clearly self sufficient and 'backed herself'.

@SpannerzIsHappy Ай бұрын

@@omtoolika It's Scotland, not America. We aren't savages

@bluekite1543 Ай бұрын

@@ruthaisling I'm what I guess you can call a "sensitive" to those kinds of things, I felt anxiety the whole time while watching and I could also feel your anxiety through the screen, I knew there was something up in that whole area since you were hiking, I'm glad you're ok!

@ambermayer7851 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely could not do this. I'd be up all night terrified.

@Sabhail_ar_Alba 3 ай бұрын

Scotland's a safe country outside of Glasgow.

@benedictearlson9044 3 ай бұрын

@@Sabhail_ar_Alba lol have you been to Cumbernauld?!

@SOSensoryGardens 3 ай бұрын

Bit of a dump, sorry 😞

@seyara1 3 ай бұрын

Same 😂 I've watched too many horror movies

@larrydirtybird 3 ай бұрын

Especially a woman traveling alone. It seems to be awfully risky.

@sarahstrong7174 3 ай бұрын

People need to know that you need to identify a place & dig a little hole before it gets dark, otherwise people end up going to the toilet near the bothy because it is too dark to do much else. Plan ahead & create your toilet spot when you arrive. Make sure you have a torch so you can find your prepared spot. In the morning check that all is covered up with earth. No-one should be able to see anything except freshly turned earth.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Very good advice!

@leejohnson3209 3 ай бұрын

And maybe a little sealable freezer bag for your used tissues to take home with you? Honestly, I cannot believe people sometimes...

@philkfoto 3 ай бұрын

@@leejohnson3209I agree best to have some recycled brown toilet paper, less conspicuous.

@vivellasmum 3 ай бұрын

Truly awful that people left such a mess. I'd have to clear it up in the morning no way could I leave that, shocking & very sad :(

@greenbunnyinabongo7299 3 ай бұрын

Some 💩 in their pillowcase but turn the pillow over to trap the fumes

@IslandTides 22 күн бұрын

Just a note....if you leave lights on (candles) inside at night, anyone outside can see you perfectly, like a fishbowl, but you wont see anything outside through the window. If you douse the lights inside, once you get your night vision after about 15 minutes, you will see clearly outside and anyone outside will not see you very well. Youre safer to douse the lights and see whats outside if youre worried about people coming.

@Neicorr 6 күн бұрын

Sounds like you know.

@RenateFarida 6 күн бұрын

I know this from going into the woods - without a light. I do not go far, but anyway. When I was younger, I was always scared. But since Covid times I got to know the woods and what lives there - is mostly harmless in our area.

@bjdefilippo447 4 күн бұрын

Also, if you light things like tea lights from a longer candle (or a twig), it's easier, less risk of burning yourself, and it saves fuel in your flame source.

@jlm3124 2 ай бұрын

I with a friend was once playing "Greensleeves" in the castle ruins, where Catherine Parr was imprisoned by Henry the 8th. It was thick fog. All of a sudden there was a raucous coughing behind us. Scared the living day lights out of us. It was a sheep.

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that sounds scary! Thanks for sharing your story!

@jlm3124 Ай бұрын

@ruthaisling It was a pleasure, thankyou for reminding me of the story. It was at high school and we had sneeked out of bounds over the school wall, during our school lunch break.

@mandvishukla5132 Ай бұрын

@@ruthaisling i think the coughing you heard might be of sheep too because at 25:27 i could see a heard of sheep passing by outside the window

@TheAtomicMango Ай бұрын

@@mandvishukla5132ha it was indeed likely the sheep and not the infamous Coughing Bothy Killer after all

@faeembrugh Ай бұрын

I went camping with a friend and one night he didn't close the tent flap properly. I was awoken by two sheep who had entered our tent and were trying to eat my sleeping bag. I can assure you that getting sheep out of a tent is no joke and they got quite bad-tempered at out attempts to shoo them out.

@scottw.3258 3 ай бұрын

I stayed in this Bothy with a couple of mates. Some strange things happened that night. We kept hearing noises outside, as though people were outside waiting to come in. My mate went to the door, just to tell them to come in(in case they maybe didn't want come in because we were there), but there was no one there. We had a look around the Bothy, incase they'd maybe decided to pitch a tent round the back, but there was nothing. We settled down, made some food, and we heard the door latch. Thinking it was someone coming in, we readied ourselves to greet them, but no one came in. I got up to check the other room, but no one was there. Things like that happened all night. We got into our sleeping bags and fell asleep. When we wakened up though, our rucksacks were lined up against the room door, and our clothes had all been folded up and placed in neat piles on the table. Our mugs were turned upside down, and placed in front of the piles of clothes, and out cooking stove was disassembled and laid out neatly in front of the mugs. There's no way it was someone else, as, our rucksacks were blocking the doorway. A very strange night and odd morning.

@paulchristie3306 3 ай бұрын

Your comment is exactly like the other guy's comment. Wtf ?

@scottw.3258 3 ай бұрын

@@paulchristie3306 What other comment?

@momohead35 3 ай бұрын

Yes, someone else said the same thing about staying at this Bothy. Clothes being neatly folded up. Need to find the comment.

@scottw.3258 3 ай бұрын

@@momohead35 I scrolled through, and found the other comment...Woah!! That's eerily similar to what happened to us. That's absolutely mental, by the way. They slept in the other room. We slept in the room where all of this happened. So whatever it was, was in the room with us.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

That sounds a very strange experience. I heard the strange noises too, but not the door latch. I knew I would never be able to sleep hearing them so that's why I put in the ear plugs. It was either that or going outside and walking back in the dark.....

@damienmcleod2622 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ruth, My name is Damien. I've camped alone in many places in the US and Canada., encountering bears, snakes, and other critters. Sometimes I've been scared, but mostly not. I'm 78 now and my camping adventures are behind me but I'm enjoying reading about yours. Good luck and happy adventuring. Be safe, be well, have fun.❤

@Veronica.A. 2 ай бұрын

I'm around 50 and like camping ( sometimes) . The animal sounds at night disturb the sleep, but nothing can beat the peacefulness and calmness of the night. I was a much more frightened and anxious camper during my early 20's, but life forced me to embrace everything that comes my way.

@nikki7735 2 ай бұрын

More likely get attacked by a squirrel 🐿️ 😆

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Damien! Sounds like fun adventures!

@nedkelly2677 2 ай бұрын

Good point. Sorry that you're camping days are over. Who knows? Never say never, perhaps the old days will come back.

@joerenner8334 2 ай бұрын

Bears? Not afraid of them. Mountain Lions, I don't like those. In Western Canada,we have both! You just have to use common sense though.

@sarahtates 2 ай бұрын

The door on the fire should be left open for warmth and closed if you’re cooking - that’s why the top is metal so that you can boil water etc. You should take a dog with you who would hear any movement outside.

@Jaksel88 15 күн бұрын

Its even more scarie if the dog barking in the night 🥶🥶

@michpratt1 2 ай бұрын

Ruth commented she was hearing noises at night and put her ear plugs in thinking it was paranormal-as another commenter mentioned who woke to find their clothes nearly folded, mugs upside down, and stove disassembled. I wish someone would stay here and leave a camera running all night! 👻

@crunchyfrog555 2 ай бұрын

Pointless though as there's no evidence anything paranormal exists. Sure anyone can get freaked out, but that doesn't mean anything other than it being a you problem. It's cool to think about ghosts and such but they don't exist.

@maimsahb 2 ай бұрын

If you leave camera running, they would know it and won't move things. I had all this in my house as well as in my mother's house. When a place is empty, these things will move in.

@crunchyfrog555 2 ай бұрын

@@maimsahb Yeah right - that's mighty convenient or rather stupid isn't it? Consider this - you're a ghost. You are somewhat reticent to have people know you exist and only wan to appear to gullible people but not on camera? You see the excuse you're making here that doesn't add up?

@happyhermit2022 Ай бұрын

Excellent...very brave I'm not sure I could do it, to answer your question...not without a large dog anyway 🐶

@crunchyfrog555 Ай бұрын

@@happyhermit2022 It says a lot about your state of mind frankly. I used to love ghost stories as a kid and living in the country would go looking round abandoned houses. In the end we stayed overnight a camped in them. I desperately wanted to to see something but nothing ever showed because it's utter bollocks. After I realised basic criticial thinking, you know bugger all is going to unnerve you so I've camped in graveyards, and it's fine.

@cole2075 3 ай бұрын

I've always found the scottish highlands really eerie, especially at night. There is a calm serenity whilst being ominously hostile.

@wandaritter5704 3 ай бұрын

I would love to go one-day!

@archie1299 2 ай бұрын

I'm in love with the highlands, my favourite place on this earth. But I absolutely agree, it feels haunted. No matter where I went, what random bit of the forrest, or road track. Stand there in silence for a little while, and it feels like you're not alone.

@wandaritter5704 2 ай бұрын

@@archie1299 woww

@Kstaann 2 ай бұрын

Lol

@katpat8197 2 ай бұрын

That makes me want to go even more!!!

@robbiethepict2783 3 ай бұрын

I met a bloke from Germany in a bothy in Scotland. He was a prisoner of war and had a war pension from Germany and a UK pension,. He told me all about his life and love of Scotland since he was a POW. I was being eaten alive by midges and he went into the forest and came back with a shrub that kept them away. He also gave me advice that taking garlic capsules is a good anti midge repelent.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

I'll need to try that!

@colinrunciman5166 3 ай бұрын

Your a wee star Ruth, we are keenly awaitin, next adventure, rgds Newton Mearns, Glasgow

@sarahstrong7174 3 ай бұрын

I would love to know the name of the shrub that deterred the midges, please, if anyone knows.

@tobyaustin9638 3 ай бұрын

@@sarahstrong7174 bog myrtle 😉

@MikeMakesUK 3 ай бұрын

@@sarahstrong7174 No idea if it is the shrub in question, but crushed yarrow is supposed to act as an insect repellent.

@Klynch111 2 ай бұрын

Could you imagine you staying in the bothy snd decide to read that guest book and someone wrote a scary story about a stalker who was staring in the window at them or something about a banshee, and you cant get that thought out of your head, then the fire and phone dies, your in darkness, then you hear the noise of twigs snapping outside..........

@masonreid9271 Ай бұрын

Your a brave wee lassie 😂

@DanielBeard-un2fg 29 күн бұрын

I couldn't do this, I find it terrifying enough being a long distance lorry driver and sleeping away. Many strange moments I've had over the years. This would be even more frightening I think

@tablescissors 22 күн бұрын

@@DanielBeard-un2fg love you to share those tales

@TheKuddu 21 күн бұрын

Bro 😂😂😂

@ike8236 19 күн бұрын

I've stayed in a hut that had a convicted serial killers name on the wall and date, someone probably did it as a joke but the date was before he was caught.

@janicehopwood9528 22 күн бұрын

When we go somewhere new we always say you have to find where your coat peg is first. Once you get your bearings and make it homely you will settle in.

@mac1975 3 ай бұрын

Next January I am starting a whole year of bothy bothering. Staying in different bothys for 364 days. Will document it all. And yes deer cough.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

What a fantastic thing to do!

@Jablicek 3 ай бұрын

That sounds wild! I hope you have a brilliant year :)

@thehighlandlife2023 3 ай бұрын

Wow that’s such a cool idea!

@danman1809 3 ай бұрын

Make sure you bring along a year's worth of Architectural Digest and Pepto Bismol.

@jill7111 2 ай бұрын

Sheep cough too.

@theboo2009 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe she's even questioning herself for feeling anxious 😂 I love the countryside but this looks like an absolute nightmare. I hope she makes it out in one piece!!

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

It’s ok, I did!!

@geronimotanto2229 Ай бұрын

@@ruthaisling this time you did , Maybe not next time honey , Dont do those things again or bring your husband next time

@newbleppmore7855 Ай бұрын

lol its Scotland not democratic republic of Congo

@divineprovidence803 24 күн бұрын

Sounds like my dream holiday! Surrounded by the beautiful countryside without the hustle and bustle of city life.

@johnhowarth8822 3 ай бұрын

The closest I ever got to staying in Scotland like that was sleeping in a forest in a car in my teens many, many years ago. The deer do frighten the life out of you with their coughing and the rustling in the undergrowth caused by who knows what. At nearly eighty, too old to now try a bothy so I am an armchair adventurer enjoying your travels.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Good to know I'm not the only one who was startled by the deer coughing! Thanks for watching the videos!

@jeanmccallum-xs8rk 3 ай бұрын

You could do it. Just take a couple of young, capable people with you.😊❤

@bossman4025 3 ай бұрын

Camped all over Scotland and never heard a deer cough in my life 😂😂

@katpat8197 3 ай бұрын

I forgot about the coughing! I think I would have turned around and ran back to my car at the sound of a cough in the woods!!!

@johngerrard8912 3 ай бұрын

I have stayed in a few bothies in Scotland but never alone in fact I have never hiked alone. Adventures are 10 times better with friends. When it is completely dark outside you can reduce your anxiety but being completely dark inside too. The noises you were hearing was the heat from your fireplace expanding the chimney and the roof where the chimney passes through. The scariest thing in the wilderness is your vivid imagination.

@saladfingers. Ай бұрын

Some common sense! Yay

@dye5915 17 күн бұрын

"The scariest thing in the wilderness is your vivid imagination" say's the person who is too scared to hike alone

@johngerrard8912 17 күн бұрын

@@dye5915 I never said I was "too scared to hike alone", I just said I have never hiked alone. A shared experience us so much better than playing with yourself.

@Fragenzeichenplatte 17 күн бұрын

@@dye5915 What argument are you making, exactly?

@felishah7935 8 күн бұрын

I think I’d be so scared, but I’d at least try it! A little fire and a little food really helps make things cozier though.

@nicemomasmr 2 ай бұрын

I think the land definitely added to your sense of unease. The environment itself seemed to have a consciousness. At the risk of sounding dramatic, there are definitely spirits there.

@marianmorley Ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯

@geronimotanto2229 Ай бұрын

Nope

@harianneantonioli4302 22 сағат бұрын

Scotland is a magic place ❤

@paulcooper6953 3 ай бұрын

This is definitely not something i would ever do (unless i had no choice). Being out in the middle of nowhere, in a house where the front door is literally open to anyone and everyone. The chance that there might already be people there and not knowing exactly who they were, or (as you said) not knowing if there was someone outside the window watching you. As for putting ear plugs in so you couldn't hear the noises, this would just freak me out even more. If someone was coming into the house i'd want to hear it, not just wake up to them (or it!) right in my face! I can see this being ideal subject matter for a really scary horror film. All i can say is, you are BRAVE!

@jennytaylor3324 3 ай бұрын

Yep, the Bothy Witch Project!

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Bothy witch project 😂😂

@theotherside8258 3 ай бұрын

If i arrived at a bothy and someone was already there, I'd prefer they didn't have ear plugs in so they would know I'd arrived and there could be some mutual acknowledgement

@cutekanjii 2 ай бұрын

Stupid more like. Although it's probably safer than certain parts of the city if it was an unlocked door with no curtains etc.

@rtru9801 2 ай бұрын

Have none of you people ever heard of camping in tent, no locks

@Pantherking916 3 ай бұрын

Personal opinion but I feel this is the true purpose of KZfaq - to share experiences like this. To educate, to demonstrate something different. I have stayed overnight in the woods and a cemetery on numerous occasions & can honestly say, hand on heart, they were the most peaceful, joyful experiences of my life. Thank you for sharing this with us. Please stay safe always.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@thehighlandlife2023 2 ай бұрын

@panterking916 I totally agree! That’s why we share our family adventures here in the Scottish highlands to inspire others to do something different and take adventures! We recently shared a video of our own family bothy trip which was epic!

@cindybarrett6868 2 ай бұрын

I would definitely try this.

@nedkelly2677 2 ай бұрын

Good point. When I camp in the outdoors I feel the need to hide. I never slept in the open ; it is too risky.

@bobjones2460 25 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this! This looks cozy, and a might spooky! Brave lady!

@yumb7712 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Ruth, for a scenic and also suspenseful adventure! From the cough in the woods, your uneasiness in such a desolate area, and the Bothy noises coming from inside. I am excited to watch more of your insightful videos. Well done on the drone footage of the Scottish countryside as well.

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching the video!

@francescawollaston2227 3 ай бұрын

Ruth you are super brave…. I don’t think I could stay by myself overnight in a Bothy….I was freaked out enough watching you 😂…well done.

@sherry1253 Ай бұрын

brave lol as a woman -alone this is just stupid

@geronimotanto2229 Ай бұрын

To say a woman is brave is like saying a bear is gentle , She is stupid and she is lucky she walked out of there alive

@Veronica.A. 2 ай бұрын

I camped during my early 20's and stayed in an isolated cabin and couldn't sleep the whole night properly as I felt ver vulnerable. Now, that im 50, I wouldnt mind doing it again as I feel more confident now.

@LittlePinkPiggy1 28 күн бұрын

Internal wooden shutters would be perfect.

@tajos703 Ай бұрын

The thought of the stream water from running of poo alley… The paranormal things were interesting! Very cool to hear from your listeners!

@junglejamesie 3 ай бұрын

I'm Scottish and I've been bothying for 20+ years. Fear is not an option. I've been to bothies on my own, met complete strangers and had a good nights blether around the fire. Bothy etiquette dictates there's always room for one more.

@lois.17 3 ай бұрын

You’re a man. Runs different for women

@cindynewburg4084 3 ай бұрын

No thanks !!!!!!!!! My favorite traveling partner is my sister but we either get a 2 bedroom suite or separate rooms. I need my own private space ( even tho we shared a room growing up ). The thought of sharing the same space with strangers ( without a bathroom ) is an absolute NO GO for me. But I did enjoy this video cause 100 % I will never go there myself so I appreciated that she did it for me.

@Buckblacket 3 ай бұрын

@cindynewburg4084 I think the older you get, the more you need your own bedroom.

@thirtythreeflavors 3 ай бұрын

The world is a completely different place when you're in a female body.

@ksweet696 3 ай бұрын

Yes. It's a whole different reality when you're a woman alone.

@vivellasmum 3 ай бұрын

OMG Ruth I don't know if you're extremely brave or completely crazy! Whichever you are amazing. No way I could have done that! Hats off to you 🤩

@atifmanzoor63 3 ай бұрын

I’m thinking the same thing

@midnightcat8262 3 ай бұрын

I don't blame her for being afraid or being nervous. I was like that too when I started working for Yellowstone National Park 😊

@jodiescarcega1924 3 ай бұрын

I would feel safer in a camper van also with locks. In America I would probably carry a weapon with me.

@jodiescarcega1924 3 ай бұрын

I would definitely not go by myself.

@bonnie_gail 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't have paid for such a place.

@zzp1 Ай бұрын

To me, it would not wake up any specific feelings. You are able to convert it into a real adventure. Bravo!

@tracycraft2971 Ай бұрын

This is so interesting! So nice to have a stone structure to get in out of the elements! With the warm fire, food and drink, it all looks so cozy!

@jonathanmarkbotterell1926 3 ай бұрын

.....for me, the silence would be more overpowering than the isolation. A great piece of honest filming. You admitted you were scared, but you rose above it and conquered. Total respect. 😎☯️

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@1gerard47 3 ай бұрын

No danger in Scotland unless your looking for it.

@pauladamson8577 Ай бұрын

Well done Ruth it takes a sense of adventure and courage to do what you did. I'm a 59 yr old man in good shape but i admit i would be scared to do this too! Thanks for sharing.

@chickenwallerfarm5765 4 ай бұрын

Im in the US but my Grandparents immigrated from Scotland when my father was very young. I would ex pat back to Scotland in a Heartbeat and join the bothy volunteers and live out the rest of my days fixing those gorgeous little places up. I am a historical carpenter here in the states, but given the age of the states I would just be a regular carpenter in Scotland....lol! Ive been back to visit family several times and my wife has family in Scotland as well. We met at a big Scottish festival in North Carolina. You make me homesick, Cheers!

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

That sounds great, I’m sure they would really appreciate your help!

@nedkelly2677 2 ай бұрын

A very good insight of sleeping alone in a bothy. No worries, it's normal to feel scared when you are alone in the countryside.

@RCSVirginia Ай бұрын

I would not stay in an isolated bothy: In America we say, "There is no one around to hear you scream." I was once planning on staying at a campground in the American Southwest. As we drove through it to locate a good site, we saw a man who looked like Charles Manson with a crazy glint in his eye who was casing out the campsites. I told my friend that we were not camping there, and we drove an hour-and-a-half North to another camping area to spend the night.

@SloopyDog 3 ай бұрын

Many years ago I was a civilian driver for the army. They had an old wooden school teachers' house on the moors in Northumberland. It was called the deer hut, as it had been used for culling deer. the army would rent it out for £2 per night to soldiers and civilian workers and their families. It had no electricity and an earth toilet. I absolutely loved going there. It was that remote you couldn't even get a radio signal. I could have happily lived there permanently. I hated going home back to the so-called civilised way of life.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

That sounds amazing, I heard that’s a beautiful area too!

@wandaritter5704 3 ай бұрын

I feel you ❤

@mayankmuley1282 3 ай бұрын

Read your comment and made me wonder how's your life now? How young(or old) are you now, Sir/Mam?

@SloopyDog 3 ай бұрын

@@mayankmuley1282 I am a 77-year-old male and am now in very poor health. I hate these times of greed and selfishness. We have gained a lot in the way of technology but we have lost many of the simpler pleasures we once had. I long to return to my childhood and the uncomplicated life I enjoyed. Children today are exposed to violent and explicit material on television and in the media, they don't get the chance. to enjoy their childhood as I did. I would hate to be born into these times, there is so much competition between children now. Who has the best phone, and who wears the most stylish clothes. I went to school with holes in my shoes and hand-me-down clothes, but nobody cared what you looked like, or if your father had a good job. They saw you as a friend.

@sherrierollins3774 4 ай бұрын

You're very brave Don't think I would stay some place that I could not lock the door.

@ruthaisling 4 ай бұрын

The no locks and no curtains were a bit scary...!

@1gerard47 3 ай бұрын

Obviously you don't understand the Scottish people and our way of life peaceful till you get on our wrong side then your arse is butter 😅if you don't understand rather visit London .

@jintsfan 3 ай бұрын

@@1gerard47There always has to be one.

@emmajanewatts4388 2 ай бұрын

@@1gerard47everyone lives like this in Scotland don’t they 🙄

@tonybotting9548 Ай бұрын

I have stayed in plenty a Bothy and yes the first few times it can be squeeky bum time , but after that it is just ace . I always leave something behind when i go to one , like waterproof matches , survival blanket , a choccy bar ect . Because you never know if someone is going to need it through getting exposure or getting an injury . I always run tent pegs with loops on the ends round the bothy , then run para cord through making a makeshift perimeter linked to an alarm when staying by myself , and no animals don't set it off . Really enjoyed your video Ruth , thank you .

@pageant1fd 4 ай бұрын

Sadly most men would not have the same fears that you ladies probably have in mind, and not just solo bothy users. That disgusting waste also tells one what some peoples low standards /lack of respect for their surroundings are amongst us. Thanks for sharing your brave adventure lass. Take care.

@ruthaisling 4 ай бұрын

So awful that people leave a mess like that 😢

@benedictearlson9044 3 ай бұрын

That's true but most men do feel fear of being attacked quite often, and rightly so as men are several times more likely to be killed by a stranger than women are. Also I'm sure most men would find this night alone in a bothy very unsettling too.

@pageant1fd 3 ай бұрын

@@benedictearlson9044 I get that what you are saying but perhaps I’m naive as I live in a very safe rural area. But I’d love a night in a remote bothy or camp out in the wilderness and must add, I’m no braveheart!

@andoncroft 2 ай бұрын

I'm a guy, and I would NOT stay there alone, if I had to I'd make some makeshift curtains makeshift door lock and sleep with one eye open 😐

@jonathanbarron8311 2 ай бұрын

What an awful comment this is, and I really hope your other comment about human waste wasn't a cheeky subtle dig, suggesting it was definitely a male who left that toilet paper and faeces around! Could easilly have been a female!! Also, Men do get scared, I certainly couldn't do this alone, and actually I think anyone doing this alone is off their rocker (No offense Ruth!) Pageant, your whole comment is actually disgusting! Shame on you!

@erwin8362 3 ай бұрын

Dear Ruth, what a blessing it must be to have Scotland as your home country!!! Scotland and it's islands are sooooooooooooooo stunning; it is beyond believe! I live in the most flat country someone can think of: The Netherlands (Hellevoetsluis (near Rotterdam)). But geologically speaking, there is luckily a very nice coincidence: Scotland is placed not too far away from Holland! I like to watch your videos and today i've learned about Bothies (never heard of before). Please show us more of your absolutely stunning home country, because Scotland deserves too be seen!!! Lovely greetings from The Netherlands.

@mecx7322 3 ай бұрын

Netherlands is not boring, I find it very beautiful and exciting. Greetings from Warsaw

@carraw3501 3 ай бұрын

Ive met many Dutch people hiking off the beaten track going back to the 80s. They seemed well ahead of us in knowledge of cross country Highland and Islands routes, and where the bothies were before the MBA went public with their location.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the videos, thanks for watching!

@t-worx4458 3 ай бұрын

I have scottish and Irish decendants in my blood line, and for some reason Scotland is so very endearing to me. Would love to experience Scotland one day! All the way from South Africa.

@alisoncormack7506 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the Dutch towns. Canals, ducks, bicycles and the ancient townscapes. Just beautiful!

@SleepingTiger-vlog Ай бұрын

You're a brave lady. I got scared watching. Mostly because of the windows needing curtains. Thanks for sharing that experience.

@ruthaisling Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Jafmanz 20 күн бұрын

I've stayed here numerous times. It's one of the worst bothy's i've stayed in. One of the best is the beehive bothy not to far away from there !

@ruthaisling 19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@ninjabobable 3 ай бұрын

I think you hit the nail on the head when you were getting ready for bed,when you said it's so remote..what's the chances of someone coming to this Bothy when you are there all alone..you are a hardy lass Rurh..you have a way bigger set than me..I couldn't do that..Kudos!!

@keithhunt4959 4 ай бұрын

Ruth, you know what you could have done, is put that wire mesh against the door, then if anyone opened the door they would have knocked it over. Alarm system. Yes, to answer your question, I suffer with anxiety when I have to go to a place I have not been too. The bravery award goes to Ruth. Excellent video. What is the next bravery thing you're going to do? ❤👍🤛

@ruthaisling 4 ай бұрын

That’s good idea, I never thought of that! I think the next few videos will be more calm haha!

@keithhunt4959 3 ай бұрын

Ruth. I think i may have stated this before, but i not sure. You are an Ambassador for your beautiful Scotland. You’re so empathetic when speaking about your journey and the places you visit. I always look forward to your videos, because they cheer me up. ❤🫶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@MaggieTD 3 ай бұрын

I to suffer from anxiety when going to new places. No way could I do this especially alone. I'd be a bag of nerves.

@donaldcook3112 3 ай бұрын

@@MaggieTD. . . Interesting response. Maggie, but just ‘why’ would that be-?..

@donaldcook3112 3 ай бұрын

My question was asked with regard to : ‘Going to new places’.

@AdityaBanerjeeadibands 3 күн бұрын

First of all, you are a brave girl for sure. Spending a night in such wilderness requires a lot of courage. Never knew what a Bothy is, until today, thanks to you! :)

@ThePurleflower 2 ай бұрын

I’m amazed that people find “quiet” eerie. The world is so noisy that quiet areas should be coveted not scared of!

@NXSProductions 2 ай бұрын

It's not the silence so much as it is the unknown. On a dreary overcast day where all around you is deep, dark forestry, the mind can take you to a million different places and more. Add the possibility of the paranormal to the mix and yes, it can be unnerving. I live alone in the woods in the hills of Eastern Kentucky and I love my serenity. I also know every square inch of my acreage as well as the access points. You can't put a price on peace of mind. Cheers.

@gravellegb 3 ай бұрын

Have you seen Cecilia Blomdahl's channel from Svalbard in northern Norway? Whenever she leaves her home to stay in a remote cabin she has to bring a rifle to guard against polar bears. When I was a boy my father and grandfather used to take me trout fishing in our home state of Maine. We'd paddle Gramp's old wooden canoe three miles upstream to an old logging cabin, which was always kept unlocked. An American counterpart of a bothy!

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

I've watched a few of her videos but never knew that! I'd like to travel in America sometime, it sounds nice!

@annajohns738 3 ай бұрын

I watch Cecilia too. She makes it clear that it is the law to carry a rifle in Svalbard when outside the town, to protect against polar bears but there are very clear instructions on when it can be fired. I.e. to warn the polar bear away rather than shoot it.

@gravellegb 3 ай бұрын

When it comes to bringing food to a bothy you might consider MREs: Meals Ready to Eat. These are the field rations used by the American military. Unoficially they are called "Meals rejected by Ethiopians:"

@donnalaplante6589 3 ай бұрын

Hi from Maine

@lyallbaybum69 3 ай бұрын

I once met a beautiful Czech girl when staying at a remote bothy. We spent a long weekend together and ended up in a relationship. It was very romantic, even after it fizzled out after a few months of me returning to Edinburgh and her return to Czech republic.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

You just never know!

@boomrss1961 2 ай бұрын

Ruth, wow! You certainly pushed your boundaries! Good on you Ruth ❤ I’m a 5* panic pants. I could not even contemplate going! ❤🎉 to you

@petersantoro6429 2 ай бұрын

@ruthaisling you got some bottle girl good on you 👍❤️

@petersantoro6429 2 ай бұрын

@lyallbaybum what was her name maybe I'll Czech her out 😂😂😂

@merasmussen82 2 ай бұрын

She was your lover, but she ended up being your Czech mate.

@janetdurkee8527 2 ай бұрын

Im so happy you survived! I was scared for you too! You are so beautiful! Please stay safe and God bless you!

@paulamarie3680 Ай бұрын

I don't know how I found your channel. But I love it. Thanks for sharing all your many adventures. Let's us share in the fun. Stay safe Ruth. 😊

@ruthaisling Ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying the videos ❤️ Plenty more to come!

@michaelbruchas6663 3 ай бұрын

I used to feel anxious - camping out in my little tent many years ago - in State or National Parks in the US - when I was the only camper in an area. Wilderness versus city noises. Some people fall asleep in the quiet - I often couldn’t. If you ever Bothy-camp again - bring and donate candles. They gave YOU comfort - they will for someone else…

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

I definitely will bring candles next time! I had battery powered lights so hadn't considered bringing candles.

@jeanmccallum-xs8rk 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Ruth for sharing your adventures. Please find a companion to travel with. Safer!

@CT-uv8os 3 ай бұрын

Candles help absorb dampness. Especially in small areas. Peace!

@MD-st4wi 3 ай бұрын

Sleeping bags’ temperatures don’t tell you what temperature you’ll be comfortable in but only what temperature will keep you alive… So this summer sleeping bag will keep you alive at 0 degrees. Not warm ! Never hesitate to buy the warmest sleeping bag.

@terrydanks 2 ай бұрын

Back in about 1967 I traveled the Haines Road in Yukon/Alaska. Slept in a Woods down-filled sleeping bag rated for minus 40 degrees. It was only about zero degrees C that night. I was exposed (no tent) on snow with a 1 inch foam "mattress." Damn near froze to death! So much for sleeping bag comfort "ratings?"

@gabrielladarago4060 Ай бұрын

Hi Ruth, thank you for showing me this experience. You are very brave:)))) 15 years ago we were hiking near Glencoe went up to Three Sisters and we also planned to sleep in a bothy, but there was none available near us so we camped. That was exciting too. Greatings from Hungary

@neilstrongarm377 28 күн бұрын

My family is originally Scottish, we fled to the United States during the famines. I appreciate your channel. You do a very good job. Thank you.

@wisdomsquare28 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for SHARING your adventure with us, Ruth! I'm so happy that YOU enjoyed it!

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Yossarian921 3 ай бұрын

12:39 "I'm scared, I don't know why, I'm sure I'll be fine" Just as a giant fae looking moth flies by.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

I think I was more scared of ghosts than moths 😂

@Elizabeth-pi4qh 3 ай бұрын

Hi from Arizona! Are you certain that was a moth? My first thought was a fairy. ❤

@ianmatthews3041 3 ай бұрын

@@Elizabeth-pi4qhSee previous comments concerning Bears!

@elizabethbrown8833 3 ай бұрын

@@Elizabeth-pi4qh A Faerie 🧚‍♀️ aw I love that thought 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤗

@OrbioneKenobie 16 күн бұрын

Dogman likes this 👍 👻👽

@faeembrugh Ай бұрын

Me and a group of others lived in a bothy when we worked on a farm. No electricity so the farmer gave us an oil lamp and the cooking was done on an old wood-burning range. One day the farmer asked if we fancied a chicken for Sunday dinner and then presented us with... a live chicken.

@_asantesana_squashbanana_ Ай бұрын

I hope you took it home as a pet

@Bluebird19-ll8su Ай бұрын

@@_asantesana_squashbanana_ I agree! No way I could kill it.

@twxx2001 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Great courage. Thanks for sharing. Kerp the videos coming. I just found your channel today.

@WildSheGoes 3 ай бұрын

I loved my night stay there a few years ago! So peaceful waking up and drinking coffee in the veranda area. Lovely video Ruth!

@GK49245 4 ай бұрын

You did really well. The more you go solo outdoors, the more your confidence will improve. Your fear logic is understandable. Solo women on long distance trails have the same initial feeling. Nicely produced. Thanks for sharing

@ruthaisling 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! ❤️

@waleskab99 2 ай бұрын

I was just thinking about The End We Start From when starting the video, so funny she mentions it too. Greetings from Brazil!

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching from Brazil! Did you like the movie?

@waleskab99 Ай бұрын

@@ruthaisling yeah! Jodie Comer is such a great actress

@tbbrown5548 Ай бұрын

There is no way I would ever do this. You are one brave girl.

@twotriumphs7398 3 ай бұрын

I am a male 6 ft 4 in tall and a biker and no way could i stay there on my own

@strumminronin 2 ай бұрын

Finally, a man who speaks sense. Thank you.

@jackcade68 2 ай бұрын

My father has a place in the States, NE Pennsylvania, the endless mountains. He has a meadow on top of a mountain. On moonless nights with clouds.... It's freaking terrifying! I would rather walk a mile in the worst neighborhood than walk across that meadow on those nights!

@adambage 2 ай бұрын

I reckon you could - part of it is just getting used to how different the landscape is under the stars and being used to the typical noises. I do a lot of night hikes and it used to sh*t me right up in the beginning, especially when I was going through forests and woods. But you kind of get used to it if you do it a few times!

@Veronica.A. 2 ай бұрын

@@adambage yes, you do get used to it no doubt. I do a lot of night hikes too. Nothing can beat the calmness and stillness of the night.

@paulwoodford1984 2 ай бұрын

It’s paradise there dude. You big Nancy lol

@walksfromacountydurhambus6906 4 ай бұрын

There are no bears in Scotland. There are wild haggis. The Norwegian blue can be especially troublesome.

@gordonmackenzie4512 4 ай бұрын

Nessie ate all the bears decades ago when nobody was looking 👀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@datajunkie3382 4 ай бұрын

Ah yes the wild Haggis if you are really lucky you may get to see one speedily running around the mountains

@ruthaisling 4 ай бұрын

😂😂

@davidperrott5743 4 ай бұрын

It's easy to spot the haggis as their legs are shorter on one side. This enables them to walk easily on hillsides, albeit in one direction only.

@dottester3039 3 ай бұрын

I live in England, Tesco does tinned Haggis, it simmers into mush, I like the taste it's nearly authentic. Handy filler when camping. (NO LEGS)

@abdelkhalakhamri Ай бұрын

it's really amazing experience , thanks for sharing this experience with us and thanks for the informations about bothies , it's the first time i hear about .

@ruthaisling Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@psthor 3 ай бұрын

Good to have you back, cheering us up 🤩again. Feels selfish not knowing what you where going trough… Don’t be afraid to ask because there always will be a helping hand. Go Saffy go.. when in the Netherlands and in Need for help, just reach out.

@marjazadow2501 3 ай бұрын

Your darn right I would be anxious,and more. But I would probably not go and stay without asking someone to share the experience with me. You are brave, it’s always worth it in the end. 🇨🇦

@sharonbunn2363 2 ай бұрын

I once spent the night alone on Rannoch Moor. It was October and the deer were rutting. I am 60 now but still remember the eerie sounds of the stags echoing through the mist. (For context; I was on my way home and had been driving all day, I was tired so rather than risk an accident I slept in my car in a lay-by ) xxx My daughters rented a bothy in Kintail for my 50th birthday and we spent the weekend hiking the hills. We had the entire place to ourselves it was awesome.

@user-ru6mg5uu7i 2 ай бұрын

This lady is the bravest blogger of them all.

@konstantinosdespotopoulos1667 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ruth, thanks for sharing your great adventure! It reminded me many years ago when serving in the Army when i had to stay for three nights in an old abandoned school! That was the first time i had to sleep on my own without any of my fellow privates. And even though i had my personal riffle and ammunition, to be honest it was hard to sleep on the first night. It was my imagination. I would not it again i think, but that was a great adventure! Sometime being alone, is a great experience! Thanks , you're a brave woman! Good luck and God Bless you!

@ScottishT 3 ай бұрын

Could watch you all day Ruth. Videos are so informative and you are so warm and natural. Love them. Thank you. X

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ScottishT!

@Lisajen-h5u Ай бұрын

It’s like an episode of ‘Alone’.

@timmellor2599 3 күн бұрын

I could watch Ruth talk about Scotland for hours. She's interesting and attractive, and points out some of the jewels in Scotland's crown. I look forward to the next video

@kflecha1 3 ай бұрын

She is a hero 💗✨ I will be scared to be completely alone there I really admire her brave spirit ❤

@Shinare73 4 ай бұрын

You don't know how happy it makes me when I see a new video from ruth! Thank you for all that you do for us❤

@ruthaisling 4 ай бұрын

Aww thank you, so happy to hear that! Appreciate you watching the videos! ❤️

@alexandersunter4899 4 күн бұрын

Great to watch Ruth as I’m finding all your videos. Keep em coming.

@ruthaisling 4 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊 Will do!

@philipwilkinson4747 2 ай бұрын

Hello Ruth I have just discovered your Chanel, Wow wonderful beautifully presented what a complete Joy thank you so very much stay safe on your travels. God bless you.

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video ❤ Plenty more to come!

@philipwilkinson4747 12 күн бұрын

@@ruthaisling Hello again Ruth hope that you are keeping well, I am quite elderly born in England now watching your videos from the Philippines. When I was in my early twenties I spent so much time exploring beautiful Scotland with my girlfriend, bringing so many great memories thank you makes me a little weepy. God bless you stay safe Ruth.

@triciabuckling3385 3 ай бұрын

Glad you are back in Scotland safely,I saw the video of your troubles in France,you must be very strong to have dealt with all of it,regarding the dog attack, the owners response is beyond belief!Wishing you safety and happy travelling from now on!

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏

@gerarddesmidt1546 3 ай бұрын

I loved this film! I learned so much from you. I recognized so much of your feelings and the way you handled them. Thank you so much, Ruth Aisling.

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@HubbHubbs Ай бұрын

Never stay at a bothy alone, those places give me the spooks, lovely view from the kitchen table while your cooking up breakfast at this one tho.

@emiliejoshi 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ruth. I recently found your channel. Both you and your videos are amazing! Thank you for taking us along with you on your adventures. I am from America, but happen to be in Scotland right now on a vacation with my daughter. Thanks, again!

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you’re having a fabulous vacation here 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@emiliejoshi 2 ай бұрын

@@ruthaisling I sure am! Scotland is incredible!

@buffplums 3 ай бұрын

16:38 I keep thinking… “just light the bloody fire 🔥 “ lol 😂… you will nice and snug and warm and the light will comfort you xxx

@poustinia Ай бұрын

Oh Ruth, I think you are incredibly brave to do this. I hate staying overnight in my own home alone!!!! Crazy right. Yet here you are - I take my hat off to you. Honestly - I would adore doing this with another person, or persons. Have a few drinks, light the fire, enjoy the company, the conversations, and get a cracking good night's sleep. Well done Ruth - great, great video. Very entertaining, and very, very interesting.

@Irepeatthisisnotatest 2 ай бұрын

This is awesome, love seeing an independent and strong woman facing her fears and doing something that she loves. The honesty was refreshing- I think many woman would be scared to do this, but you did it anyway and that’s wonderful!

@rambojambo588 2 ай бұрын

Stunning and brave

@emptysoul2757 23 күн бұрын

@@rambojambo588hahahaaa slayyyyy qweeen

@chriswarham182 Ай бұрын

This looks brilliant, think im gonna start searching for these places. Thanks for the vid ❤

@Lebkuchenmann71 2 ай бұрын

Vielen Dank für das interessante Video. Das einem wieder neue Möglichkeiten und Landschaften zeigt.

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich das Video angesehen haben, die Landschaft ist wirklich beeindruckend!

@cr1333 2 ай бұрын

Did you see the white feather drop out of nowhere at 18:27? Obviously someone was looking after you! 😊

@sharonc.2207 Ай бұрын

I think the Lord sent His angel to accompany and watch over you dear! Praise Jesus, constant companion ❤

@mattkaia1932 Ай бұрын

that looked like a orb.

@LittleStarRhyme 8 күн бұрын

Just random air i think so

@peterjeffery8495 2 ай бұрын

From way over in Canada. We have huge tracts of Crown Land in Northern Ontario, some leased out by folks who hunt or fish in season. There you will find very rustic cabins that are used as shelters much like Scottish Bothys, i.e.never locked, equipped with wooden bunk beds, a stove, table and a few cupboards and travelers are free to make use of them temporarily when trekking/canoeing. On a canoe trip with some mates we portaged along a pathway between rivers and used one such shelter to eat our midday meal out of the rain. This one had a cupboard with a door that had not quite been closed. Leading from the cupboard was a trail of white powder that ran across the floor. Scattered through the trail from the cupboard we discovered a half dozen or so wee dead mice laying on their backs with what looked like puffy white mushrooms protruding from their stomachs. Turns out the last hunting party had left a box of instant just-add-add-water mashed potato mix and one corner of the box chewed away. The poor little mice looked kind of like hors d'oeurves that had fallen off of a platter. It was a bizarre sight!

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

What a story 🐭😱

@daymar83 2 ай бұрын

Hi Ruth !!! I'm Victor from Argentina, thanks so much for this amazing video. Looks so peacefull also Scotland its Beautifull indeed. I'll hope one day can travel and know it personally. Regards and take care.

@allanthorpe7139 2 ай бұрын

I’ve seen a few of these Bothys on my Scottish travels but never stayed in one but it’s now on my bucket list for next time ❤️

@ruthaisling 2 ай бұрын

There are plenty to choose from!

@IshwaraYogaNET 3 ай бұрын

I have quite vague memories of staying in a lovely cosy bothy on Skye , the place was heaving, the fires hot .... i remember the cosy cramped feeling quite well . Now that i have moved north from the Lakes to Ayrshire, I am planning again wild nights and camps and walks . Thanks for the inspiration

@ruthaisling 3 ай бұрын

I hope you get out there!

@stephengrimmer35 4 ай бұрын

Spent weeks in bothies on Rhum in the 80's. Mice and rats are often a problem, leave snacks, dry goods etc in a biscuit tin. Good news, if there are mice there are rarely rats. Always try leaving more (wood, candles etc.) than you brought.

@ruthaisling 4 ай бұрын

I’ll bring candles with me next time! I heard the bothy at Rackwick beach also had a rat!

@scottw.3258 3 ай бұрын

That's a fallacy. If there's mice, there's a high chance there's rats too. I was always led to believe that rats and mice very rarely infested the same place at the same time. That was until a few years ago, where the place i was living had both. The exterminator told me it happens far more regularly than we could imagine. If you have mice, then they attract rats, so it's important to rid your place of mice as quickly as possible.

@homecoming46 3 ай бұрын

I did notice all the droppings on the surfaces

@JD-ds1ym 2 ай бұрын

This is really cool they have things like this set up for people who like to travel out into nowhere.

@tinker5349 Ай бұрын

Hi Ruth, Yes I would stay at a Bothy, I can imagine fishing beside that Loch, thanks for sharing your interesting video, Trevor.

@ruthaisling Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Trevor!

@lynnehayes5766 2 ай бұрын

The reason id be feeling nervous....single female, no door bolt, no dog, out in the middle of no where...are you crazy?

@claudiaalcabir2334 Ай бұрын

Take your money back!

@Farrah866 Ай бұрын

I'm from Texas. Lots of people go camping, fishing, deer and duck hunting here, and we do have coyotes, wolves, mountain lions, cougars and lots of bobcats, but they really don't bother you if you don't provoke them. Black bears are a protected species in Texs. I'm from Houston, which is the 4th largest city in the US, so we have to drive a few hours to get out to the country. We NEVER go camping without a firearm though and I'd be terrified to go alone even with my guns. Nobody goes camping without a gun here. Humans are much more dangerous than any wild animal. I think this creator Ruth here isn't crazy at all. She's just very brave and she seems to have a good head on her shoulders and common sense. Great video and gorgeous scenery!! That bothy looks cool!! Glad I found your channel! Stay safe out there!

@mrsdashwood9700 Ай бұрын

I agree100%! Single lady alone in the middle of nowhere with the possibility of anyone walking in at any time. This is nuts!

@SilentKnight43 Ай бұрын

Maybe she knows kung-fu.

@petergardner5002 Ай бұрын

Long way to go to attack anyone.