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The magical island of Hoy is home to a very famous wee bird and a very famous old man.

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Scotland on a Shoestring

Scotland on a Shoestring

Күн бұрын

We're off on another boat trip as we sail from the Orkney mainland to the stunning Island of Hoy. Once we arrive we head to the picturesque Rackwick Bay where we take a wander up to the Old Man of Hoy to go looking for puffins.
We also check out a magical 5000 year old carved stone, hear the sad story of Betty Corrigan and have a look for traces of a wartime past.
A huge thank you to everyone who's supported our wee channel so far, if you'd like to help support our wee adventures you can do it through through our Ko-Fi or Patreon.
All our videos are hand made from 100% organic ingredients ;). Our content is mostly filmed on a GoPro 11 with a Rode fluffy microphone to keep the wind noise down, with occasional bits on an iPhone13. We also use a DJI Mini 3 drone which we're loving getting to grips with.
We make our own music using GarageBand and the videos are edited in iMovie.
If you'd like to buy DeNiro a biscuit (and he's a good boy, honest) you can via our Ko-Fi link at www.ko-fi.com/S....
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We also have an Etsy shop where we sell some of our hand made items. It's at dandbbythesea....

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@ninacobfeld5808
@ninacobfeld5808 Ай бұрын
Thank goodness! A video that’s not encouraging me to spend money! Really nice people, nice dog doing fun and interesting things. I’m like the lady - I need regular coffees and scones/cake. You are my kind of people- keep it up. I love visiting places vicariously through you.❤
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
You're welcome. We try to avoid spending money apart from on essentials like scones and coffee.
@lydiaross2554
@lydiaross2554 Ай бұрын
I prefer your channel over the phoniness of so many silly channels.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Thank you so much.
@belindawallace5203
@belindawallace5203 Ай бұрын
Another great video and I’m so happy to see the puffins at the end.
@madcitywendy
@madcitywendy Ай бұрын
It is really interesting to see how people lived in the past. It makes me stop complaining about…anything!
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
I know, I bet it was hard but with a great sense of community.
@cathyp4342
@cathyp4342 Ай бұрын
I loved this episode. Thanks for braving the long walk for us to get the views. I am glad you stopped in at the stone cottages. It was pretty bleak in there but I guess not many windows to keep the cold and wind out. Glad we all got to see the Puffins.! Thanks for explaining about the Germans in the cemetery That was quite a sad story . De Niro is such a good sport. He has come a long way.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
He's living his best life, bit different to his racing days,
@Satninsatnin
@Satninsatnin Ай бұрын
Iam buckled puffin or nuffin lol good one Ian. Becks loving the blue colours of your crochet item.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm always amazed at the crochet creations.
@grapesodatravels
@grapesodatravels Ай бұрын
Hurray! I always send postcards too! Don't even care if they arrive long after we get home 😅 Puffins! PUFFINS! How fab 👌 N&Nx
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
At least it wasn't nuffin :)
@BrigidC
@BrigidC Ай бұрын
Grillers in the mist…hahaha! I like that 😊 Another awesome video. I cover my eyes when you enter into dark places. I’m afraid we may see some EYES looking back at us. 😮 I think that rock was carved out by the Vikings. They raised baby dragons in there 😉 So happy you spotted some puffins. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
You sure it wasn't aliens. I'm sure with the technology to traverse the universe a big rock on Hoy would be one of their first places to visit.
@BrigidC
@BrigidC Ай бұрын
@@scotlandonashoestring ok! It was ET 👽🛸😊
@FrankC321
@FrankC321 Ай бұрын
Other youtuber's have shown their trips to Hoy, walked around a bit, got back on the Ferry and called it a day. You folks took this to the limit and brought so much Joy with your trip to Hoy. A Cliff Hike to see the Old Man himself, braved the mud and wild sheep. Set the bar high on this one. At 14:34 that is sheep wool stuck in a dandelion thing, yes?
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
The fluffy plants? That’s what I thought but no, I think that’s the way they are.
@FrankC321
@FrankC321 Ай бұрын
@@scotlandonashoestring Hmmm, I'll have to fly out, catch a train, another train, a bus, a ferry and another ferry and do further investigation.
@madcitywendy
@madcitywendy Ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for bringing us along. Puffins are amazing.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
They are!
@karolesherlock127
@karolesherlock127 Ай бұрын
Love your videos and the opportunity to see Puffins in the wild.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@dthomp06
@dthomp06 Ай бұрын
So glad you found your puffins. What a fantastic walk.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
It was a really good trip :)
@epiphany8276
@epiphany8276 Ай бұрын
I always think the girl in the wispy dress must be freezing!! Thanks for sharing your trip to Hoy.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
I doubt I (Iain) would suit one and Bex it far too sensible!
@noraleestone2859
@noraleestone2859 Ай бұрын
Wonderfully funny, as usual, Iain & Bex. Stunning scenery, and a lovely little cafe. 😁😍 Your perseverance paid off at the end with some puffins. 🥰 Keep 'em coming! 😘🤗👍👋
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@madcitywendy
@madcitywendy Ай бұрын
Hurray for the puffins! So happy you found them after all that effort!
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Thanks. It wasn't the last time we saw them on this trip.. wee spoiler there :)
@carolyns9687
@carolyns9687 Ай бұрын
Enjoy your videos!❤
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 👀
@tanithmessenger3581
@tanithmessenger3581 Ай бұрын
What stunning views - even in the mist. Love the wee museum houses, I think seeing them in the dark like that shows just how grim it must have been, especially in a storm! I've only ever seen one puffin in the wild and that was whilst waiting for the ferry back to Portsmouth from Gosport lol. Purchased one of your digi pics of the puffins last week, looking forward to printing & framing it 🙂
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Ahh, THANK YOU!!! We were so happy with the photos, the little puffins are just so photogenic.
@tanithmessenger3581
@tanithmessenger3581 Ай бұрын
@@scotlandonashoestring so welcome 😊 They certainly are 😍
@hazel3564
@hazel3564 Ай бұрын
You two are brave! Lovely views but hard work. Thanks for trying for Puffins!
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring 20 күн бұрын
We tracked them down eventually!
@ralyndacumbie8967
@ralyndacumbie8967 Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed the puffin or noffin.😂 So happy that we all got to see a puffin thank you. Love seeing the sights and sounds of everywhere you take us with y'all. I hope you and Bex and DeNiro have a great week.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@jodiemcarthur6661
@jodiemcarthur6661 8 күн бұрын
I enjoy your channel!
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring 7 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@carolsutton8705
@carolsutton8705 2 күн бұрын
Awesome ...can't believe I've been orkney 3 times and not bee to hiy. Thank u for the great wander round. Much better than some of the boring drone footage. I found the footage of the dark museums were ok .thanks for sharing I will be going next year.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring 2 күн бұрын
You should definitley go to Hoy. It's a bit different to the others.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Sounds like an excellent adventure :)
@maryannewillequer3305
@maryannewillequer3305 Ай бұрын
What a great video! Such a fascinating place to see. Thanks!
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
It's amazing. I could have filled an episode with just the recent military stuff, so much there.
@marjane4344
@marjane4344 Ай бұрын
I hoped to find crochet items in the store hint hint. I hearted 2 things so when I can i will buy them. Great gifts buy 1 for me give 1 to family. Puffins are so interesting. Zoomies De Niro ! My grandson wants a DeNiro. Your channel is interesting and shows Scotland places I have not been yet. My Grandfather was born in Scotland. Next trip my cousin 82 and i 74 will be doing the trek.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Thank you!! We love people finding new places to visit through our wee videos.
@deedorothypapineau6920
@deedorothypapineau6920 Ай бұрын
We have puffins in Newfoundland Canada. I’ve never been there so at least I saw them on Orkney.
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
I'd love to visit Newfoundland one day. Need to do a Month in Canada we think!
@sandiandgregh
@sandiandgregh Ай бұрын
That mist/fog closed in quickly. I was worried when I saw where Bex and DeNiro were. And you saw the puffins. They’re adorable even if they gave you a poo(r) review. 😅
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
It was surprising how quickly it thickened. Good job theres a well marked path all the way along there.
@shannahenk1655
@shannahenk1655 Ай бұрын
Our efforts to see puffins on Orkney were about as successful as yours were, up until the end when you saw the cuties for real. I took zoomed in pics of birds on the water in the rain on our ferry ride, and when you zoom waaaay in on the photo, you can just tell that one is a puffin. 🙄 Grillers in the Mist. Lol 😄
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Wait until next week ;)
@dianemcintosh2241
@dianemcintosh2241 Ай бұрын
Grillers in the Mist…. lol!!
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Glad someone appreciated that one :)
@RobinMuirhead
@RobinMuirhead Ай бұрын
‘Hold on to your underpants’ , we’re going to look at a stone with a hole in it! 🙃
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
I thought with something that exciting a warning was required :)
@poppyk6182
@poppyk6182 Ай бұрын
When’s the next post. A week on Thursday.😂
@insertusernamehere6025
@insertusernamehere6025 Ай бұрын
Who was constantly stopping to eat sheep poo? Becks or DeNiro?
@scotlandonashoestring
@scotlandonashoestring Ай бұрын
Hahaha. I had to edit the punchline out...
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