I Travelled To Scotland's Southernmost Point | Dumfries and Galloway

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I travelled to Scotland's southernmost point. Located in Dumfries and Galloway in Southern Scotland, the Rhins of Galloway Peninsula is an often overlooked corner of Scotland.
In this video, I start my journey in the town of Stranraer and make my way to the beautiful village of Portpatrick visiting an abandoned Scottish castle and buildings before making my way to Port Logan and the Mull of Galloway to reach Scotland’s most southerly point.
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@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you all for tuning in today. I apologise for the low audio in this video. I've removed all ads to prevent any sudden loud disruptions if you raise the volume on your device. I'll look into the audio issue and ensure it's resolved for the next video. My apologies once more!

@ericrabinowitz6390 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. The subtitles had a chance to earn their keep today, so all's good. :)

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

@@ericrabinowitz6390 Great to know!

@ericrabinowitz6390 2 месяца назад

@@ruthaisling Ruth, something has happened to drop the sound volume of this video - I can barely hear it. I hope it's just me and my computer, but it was fine when the video was new and no other of your videos are giving me the same problem. I've turned everything up and will keep checking on my end. Just in case the issue IS on your end, I thought I'd let you know. Everything else is wonderful. Enjoy, be well!

@Glawnerd664 Месяц назад

Sound was fabulous for me - no problem at all :-)

@mickcorbett6724 27 дней назад

I’m working to catch up on Ruth’s wonderful videos. The content, obvious hard work, ideas, research, talent, skills & knowledge are remarkable. For me, she is a economical wordsmith. No vacuous cliches or BS.

@ruthaisling 26 дней назад

Thanks so much Mick!

@robertbelliottjr5773 Месяц назад

What wonderful videos. I have always wanted to visit Scotland but at 67 years old I’m not sure that will happen. I have also subscribed to your channel so I’m sure not to miss anything. Thank you so much.

@dougfaucette2748 2 месяца назад

The grey squirrels you see there are actually an invasive species. They were imported from N. America, and compete with the red squirrels. There are folks who try and limit the populations of grey squirrels in the UK via hunting and other methods to preserve the red squirrel population.

@MurraydeLues 28 дней назад

You love to visit special geographic areas which cool. You are becoming a map geek. When you were in NZ, did you visit Slope Point in the South Island? It is the most southerly point on the island. Head due East and your first landfall is the coast of Chile, go due west and first landfall is the coast of Argentina

@kovie9162 Месяц назад

Although the cables you came across are almost certainly long since decommissioned and unused and thus not carrying current and safe to touch, it's precisely such things that are why local municipalities caution people to never dig on their properties without first consulting with local authorities to make sure that they won't come across live wires and cables that could potential harm them and/or cause a disruption in service. I recently did some digging on our front lawn to prep the ground for some plants that I wanted to put in, around 8-12 inches deep, and while I didn't find any live wires I did come across some pieces of old cables and conduit and other obvious man made construction and utility objects. Made me feel like an amateur archeologist (of the fairly recent past)! I have actually worked on a dig so it did somewhat remind me of that. Anyway, be careful folks! And, nice video, as always, especially the done shots. Stunning!

@ruthaisling Месяц назад

Thank you for sharing that!

@maturefox1 2 месяца назад

This is a wonderful video then, but the volume is a bit low ....! 😉🦊

@lesliewatts7537 7 месяцев назад

The Scottish Tourist Board ought to pay you ! So much information, wonderful videos.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Leslie, that's so nice of you to say. I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos.

@johncranwell3783 26 дней назад

Thank you again Ruth. I’m really enjoying your natural organic approach to presenting your Vlogs and you always give the impression of the moment, come sunshine, rain, sunrise, sunset, tough, beautiful…frequently finished up with a little tot of whiskey… just how I like it. I was in Port Patrick only last Sunday having wanted to share this beautiful place with my girlfriend…. Really lovely, also to see how much Stranraer has picked up in its fortunes since the ferries moved across the loch… I have been to the Rhins many times over the years along with pretty much all of Scotland over 35 years…. still enjoy the mountains the Glens the sea, the quiet places and some of the beautiful cities and towns

@Erin.C.G 26 дней назад

Absolutely stunning video! Between Port Patrick, the castles & that beautiful sunrise, it's hard to pick the highlight. I love how you edit your videos, as well as your commentary... It really makes anyone watching, feel like they are coming along for the adventure. 😊

@EricAdamsonMI Месяц назад

Thanks for the important attention that you draw to all these destinations. My mother's side of the family hail from former West Germany, which accounts for many fond memories 15:51 of Europe. As for the UK, I've flown over Ireland, which was gorgeously verdant, but I've only spent time in London. Thanks for sharing so much of the bits that I've missed. Your efforts help round out my notions of what I feel l not to be superior, as such, but an important shoal of humanity. Your passion captures my heart. PS: We have mostly grey squirrels, in Michigan.

@ruthaisling Месяц назад

Thanks for watching in Michigan!

@emilybodnar171 Месяц назад

Such beautiful places! Dunskey Castle looks like such a cool/spooky spot to explore. Also, JEAN PAUL IS SO HANDSOME!!! 😂

@ruthaisling Месяц назад

I’m so glad you enjoyed it. He is very handsome! 😂

@vivellasmum 3 месяца назад

Lovely video Ruth thank you! I recognise that lighthouse from other vloggers trips there but yours was magical with the sunrise & the rainbow & I was fascinated (& saddened) buy the fish pond place. Everywhere you take us is wonderful & you show us things others haven't 😍

@ruthaisling 3 месяца назад

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the places I go! More to come 🚐

@Crusty_Camper 19 дней назад

I totally agree with you, this is the best bit of Scotland and it's something most people miss. There are very good campsites at Sandyhills Bay and Brighouse Bay on the way there. I share your excitement about visiting the extremes of the country and believe me, the southernmost point of Scotland is so much more impressive than the same point in England! That castle looks amazing, it's definitely on the list now! I love the views we get on the coasts of the Irish Sea, seeing the other parts of the UK from a single point (I think you have to go to the Isle of Man to see all of them). Thank you so much for making such enjoyable videos. All good wishes, Pete in the Lake District.

@ruthaisling 19 дней назад

It's really amazing! 😍 Glad you're enjoying the videos, Pete!

@user-mu4xn3vd3w 15 дней назад

I would love to see more castles. Do you go to Perth? No one ever talks about it. The people who raised me are from there. What an amazing video, plants, light house, haunted castle, jagged coast and the music made it. Really lovely.

@johnkerr1953 19 дней назад

I & my father have been to the Mull of GALLOWAY LIGHTHOUSE many years ago & we were able to get the chance to get up to the top of the Lighthouse & like you were could see the Isle of Man, which l had been to some years before, many thanks for the tour of this part of the great country of Scotland. ... Take care around the cliffs, it can be Dangerous if the wind is gusting .

@ruthaisling 19 дней назад

That sounds like a wonderful experience! Thanks for sharing!

@thomashourigan5797 2 месяца назад

Thank you for this wonderful video Ruth.Never seen that part of Scotland before.Very interesting & beautiful.We here in Australia have a place called Cape York in Queensland.Where of course, just like in your video.One cannot go any further unless by boat.Very much enjoy your videos.Thank you.😁

@ruthaisling 2 месяца назад

Thank you for watching in Australia!

@michaelgonzalez1144 2 месяца назад

Ruth I discovered you recently. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion of Scotland

@troym1376 2 месяца назад

Scotland looks wonderful. It's defiantly on my bucket list to visit.

@ruthaisling 2 месяца назад

Hope you can visit sometime!

@nicholson392005 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for another lovely video such a treat to watch on Sunday night before the working week , I love your enthusiasm and that you take us to parts of Scotland that don't get much promotion from the tourism industry....really appreciated hope you have a lovely week ahead Ruth 😊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, have a great week too!

@ercieyyy 7 месяцев назад

First of all I'd like to thank for your efforts to film those rural areas of Scotland so you did a great job Ruth. The most noticable things near that village of Port Partrict for me are castle, historical communication buildings.The boulders around were used to build up the houses and the fence by the locals. I can't wait to see your next destination in Scotland, keep it up 👋

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, that castle is really amazing!

@jeffreyskinner6281 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for showing us the beauty of Southern Scotland. I have been to Scotland on six trips but never ventured below Ayrshire. Looks like I have missed something special. Love Scotland and all your videos...thanks!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Yes it's quite common for people to visit Scotland and not explore the south. Thanks for watching!

@ScottishT 7 месяцев назад

Another amazing journey, thanks Ruth ❤

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for always watching!

@rebelrebel4980 7 месяцев назад

Another incredible video Ruth, loving watching your adventures!!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@norikon3087 7 месяцев назад

I began to watch your video a couple of months ago. I'm always fascinated by the beauty of Scotland where I have never been to! ! Many thanks from Japan.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching from Japan, would you like to visit Scotland someday?

@norikon3087 7 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling Yes, I would like to do someday! I traveled England many years ago. Now I am interested in Scotland more!

@user-be7zc1dm1x 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely amazing !

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@keithl6249 7 месяцев назад

Very scenic area. Always nice to explore areas that aren't over crowded with people.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely!

@PIXscotland 7 месяцев назад

I was down there last year when it was warm but a bit windy. The lighthouse was a great location we stopped at for some time. The nearby cafe has a great cliff view witch was amazing in the wind. The vertical updraft at 50mph was fun and almost lifted us of our feet when we to looked over the edge. Loved that trip.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Oh wow it sounds like a very windy day when you were there! I’ll need to pop into the care next time 😃

@paulm.d3003 7 месяцев назад

How wonderful, I really love these kinds of videos Ruth, so different from all the tourist destinations in Scotland ,you see on RU-vid. They always seem to look the same. Everyone seems to do the same thing these days.I think you would have definitely looked the part of being French if you had some onions around your neck, LOL 😂

@Scalihoo 7 месяцев назад

Amazing scenery , and Scotland's lovely too..thumbs up.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@mybigfatpolishlife 7 месяцев назад

It's just amazingng how much beauty Scotland has from top to bottom

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

There is so much to discover, I think it’ll take years!

@lauriejeffery 7 месяцев назад

Another lovely video. Thank you for making it.😊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Laurie!

@marypost2353 7 месяцев назад

Great adventure Ruth! Portpatrick was so picturesque. I would love to visit there! Beautiful plants and flowers in the botanical garden. Our squirrels are grey here in PA in the United States. Beautiful most southern point of Scotland! Wonderful video Ruth!❤

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Mary, I wonder if they are the same type of grey squirrels we have here in Scotland. Please visit sometime!

@MarathonMan1981 7 месяцев назад

Cracking sunrise and rainbow at that lighthouse 😊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

It was so lucky!

@alisonmurray4002 7 месяцев назад

Hi Ruth, thank you for a great video. I used to live in the Mallerstang valley in Cumbria and we had red squirrels in our garden. They are so special.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That's lovely!

@colinblack7049 7 месяцев назад

Hi Ruth, I have been in that area many times in my working life, usually coming off the ferry in wee hours of the morning in my truck. I went to Port Patrick with my caravan one year, I think it was the one near the old castle on your video. It turned out to be the wettest two weeks of the year. So thanks for showing me the lovely surrounding area. I still remember cars slipping on the wet grass as we all helped each other to get our vans off the site.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Oh no that sounds very unlucky with the weather! 😮

@keith800 7 месяцев назад

Yes another lovely video Ruth👍 , I have been to Stranraer with its miniature railway and Port Patrick and love it down that part of Scotland😊 , you forgot to mention that the film called the Wicker man was made in locations around the coast there , apart from the stunning sunsets to be seen on the west coast ♥.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

The wickerman sorry is very interesting! I’ll try and introduce it in a future video 😃

@seb-depp 7 месяцев назад

Been there 1995 (castle and light house) - and loved it. Thanks for showing it again. The garden reminds me of Inverewe Gardens in the North of Scotland.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@frglee 7 месяцев назад

A lovely video, thank you. Not a lot of people realise how far south Scotland goes - it's further south than a large chunk of England (Northumberland), and the Mull of Galloway here is even further south than Newcastle Upon Tyne or Durham! On a sunny day, Port Logan beach looks like something out of the Caribbean with azure blue seas and white sands, with flowering Yucca everywhere. The seawater is crystal clear, but not too warm though, even in high Summer it's a chilly 13c. Girvan, Croy and Ayr up the coast have warmer bathing beaches.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. The Port Logan bathing pool must be amazing on those sunny days. It didn't look very appealing on the day I was there haha

@TXMEDRGR 7 месяцев назад

Reaching the most northern and most southern parts of Scotland is very cool, thanks for sharing that with us. I live in the U.S. and I've driven in three countries that drive on the left and it is a bit scary at first. I found I had to concentrate a little more and be careful when turning but otherwise, the transition wasn't too bad. The trick will be using your van built for UK roads while in France. Good luck.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, yes it'll probably just take some getting used to!

@chaatman5754 3 месяца назад

A lovely collection of attractions to visit and the coastline looks great.

@ruthaisling 2 месяца назад

It’s a lovely area!

@oldfella4096 7 месяцев назад

Thank you this brought back many happy and emotional memories as I was born between the Toon and the Port....

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Aww, I'm glad to hear that. It's a nostalgic area for me too.

@oldfella4096 7 месяцев назад

My Dad went to the Mull of Galloway school ,,I remember as a small child he told me that 9 tides meet at the Mull and you can see 5 Kingdoms from the Mull .. Scotland, England, Isle of Man, Wales and Ireland

@thecoldend_official 7 месяцев назад

Another wonderful video Ruth. Portpatrick looks a lovely village to visit. Thankyou for the videos you make - they are amazing 😃

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@yvonnej1755 7 месяцев назад

Great video Ruth, thank you. Fabulous location. I'm now familiar with most of the sights you have taken us to. I moved from England just over a year ago to a village in Dumfries and Galloway on the coast. So much to explore in this area. I have shared this video with some of my friends friends down south so they can see how lovely this part of Scotland is. Thanks again 😊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! Whereabouts in Dumfries and Galloway did you move to? You’re right about there being so much to explore in the area. 😃

@yvonnej1755 7 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling Hi Ruth, I moved to Creetown. It's very beautiful here and I'm not far at all from some pretty beaches. It was definitely the right choice to move to Scotland. ❤

@sheilajoseph9953 7 месяцев назад

Ruth i loved this vlog of the Southernmost point in Scotland. 😊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Sheila!

@achmadosman9807 7 месяцев назад

Treasure Island was a school setwork book. So it was compulsory reading 😊

@magnusshawn4698 7 месяцев назад

As a tourist in 2017, my family and I visited Stranraer. We have good memories there of walking around the harbor and getting free pint glasses at a local pub to take home. Nice town.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That’s a nice souvenir!

@andyblake1849 7 месяцев назад

We were doing that trip 1st week of Oct , it rained… but it was stunning in Portpatrick & my wife can confirm the Cullen skunk in the Crown is top notch. Good to tick off the Southern point too. Thanks for the vids , keep em up.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

I'll need to go back for the Cullen skink! Shame about the rain, I thought it would rain the whole time for me too. I ended up very lucky with the weather!

@gwenniemay2304 Месяц назад

Ruth, it is a tree fern so you were right on both counts 😉We have heaps of them them in Australia 🦋🦋

@ruthaisling Месяц назад

Thank you 👍

@jasonwaring588 7 месяцев назад

After a 14hr day working in the rain ,what better way to spend my sun night with hot choc and an ice slice watching your vid. Yet again stunning scenery and very informative Ruth .I have been to Stranraer bout 20 yrs ago delivering doors but had to head back the same day 😢will defo be heading back there at some point .Stay safe Ruth 👊👊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Jason, I'm glad you enjoyed the video at the end of a long day! A hot chocolate sounds amazing in this colder weather!

@paulm.d3003 7 месяцев назад

How wonderful, so refreshing to watch your videos Ruth, so far away from the tourist areas. It's great to see the undiscovered Scotland or those parts that are rarely visited by tourists. I love to see these places such a nice way to travel in Scotland or Europe. I think you would have looked great with some onions around your neck ! . LOL when you were practising your french Jean Paul 😂

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

I'll get some onions for my next catch up with Jean Paul, maybe he can make me some French onion soup 😂

@angelaaz6282 7 месяцев назад

Such very scenic coastal shots and video of the cliffs! Be careful though 😮

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@jimcummings4392 7 месяцев назад

Stranraer is a town I frequented many many times Ruth over the years as it used to be the port for the ferries arriving from Belfast / Larne. It used to be a bustling town in those days but maybe not so much now as Csirnryan has taken over. Portpatrick was a popular stop on occasions. From memory it was a place called Cross Keys hotel which I am sure is long gone. The drive from Stranraer north to Ayr is a lovely drive. A passion for a football team in Dundee sadly. I had no idea there was so much to see on that little peninsula. Another great video Ruth thank you.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Jim! That's how I remember Stranraer with all the lorries coming and going for the ferry. I love that drive from Starnraer to Ayr too. On a sunny day it's the best, with a wee stop off in Girvan for some fish and chips 😂

@joloy5394 7 месяцев назад

Wow Ruth you certainly do your research on the places you visit and bring out the very best of otherwise hidden Scotland. I love the way you lower your tone to a whisper when you deem yourself to be somewhere reverent. :o) Great job, looking forward to your further adventures and France.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching. Usually I don't want to scare away wildlife or disturb others by speaking very loudly 😂

@Rossbott1964 7 месяцев назад

Love your videos….very interesting and well put together along with excellent presentation just what’s needed on a Sunday morning 😊 had holidays to Mallaig and Morar sands as a child…happy memories

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Kevin, I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos! Mallaig and Morar are lovely places!

@ianlove3 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@arturgrabowski2845 7 месяцев назад

There are no trees on Orkney and Shetland becuse of Vikings used to cut off all ( was not to much becuse of climate of wind)for ships.

@ruthaisling 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing about that

@arturgrabowski2845 6 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling my pleasure

@robmcvaigh796 7 месяцев назад

Wow that sunrise was awesome!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Very unexpected! I almost didn't get out of bed as it was so cold but so glad I did.

@robmcvaigh796 7 месяцев назад

@@ruthaislingI’m glad you did!

@jimdickenson9855 7 месяцев назад

Played a few great golf courses in and around Port Patrick. Lovely part of Scotland

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Which golf course did you enjoy the most?

@keefnbales 7 месяцев назад

Stunning! I stayed nr Portpatrick in May/June this year when the weather was glorious. Dunskey Castle was a really nice place to visit, taking the path from Portpatrick. Opposite there were deer in the undergrowth. Beautiful. Your video reminded me of the glorious places I too visited. Can't wait to return!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Sounds like a lovely trip! 😃

@keefnbales 7 месяцев назад

@ruthaisling it was a return trip! I love that area. So much beauty and the weather, like the welcome, was perfect. I'll be pitched there again!

@keefnbales 7 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling❤

@jimhamilton8775 7 месяцев назад

A fantastic video Ruth. I have been in Stranraer often but never to Portpatrick. Something for my bucket list.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

It's a lovely place, especially the castle

@mikeembe1261 7 месяцев назад

Looking forward to seeing you in France 😊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Can't wait!

@paulpowell4871 Месяц назад

fun!

@robingherasim55 7 месяцев назад

That was very interesting - many thanks! 👏

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@frankfurter726 7 месяцев назад

l Loving this series, it's opening my eyes to parts of Scotland which I don't know, of which there are many I've seen red squirrels in Formby near Southport, but we see lots of greys in our garden

@carltonv1 7 месяцев назад

An amazing video, You are so good at this 😊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That's so kind, thank you

@ntproject8969 7 месяцев назад

いいところですね👍ルースさんも元気そうで良かった🟠　綺麗な動画ありがとうございます📹😊

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

サポートに感謝している。

@robbrooks5263 7 месяцев назад

An very interesting area to explore. We wandered down there one day when we had a bit of spare time but you cover the bit we missed really well. One point worth mentioning - the volume on this video is really low and when the ads cut in, they're deafening. Other than that, great job.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

I’m sorry about the sound issues. I’ll work on fixing that for future videos.

@roycraddock7538 7 месяцев назад

Once again another great informative video. Only problem I found was I had to turn the sound volume up very high.

@SirPrancelot1 7 месяцев назад

Yes, volume very low on. Beautiful video.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

I’m sorry for the issues with volume. I’ll fix that for next time 🙏

@user-qb7md2hl5k 7 месяцев назад

ITS THE WAY SCOTS PRONOUNCE town

@lordjoni187 7 месяцев назад

Very weak sound you have today Ruth, but lovely Scotland beautiful scenery with a lovely Scotland girl thank you 🥰

@dudleysdad 7 месяцев назад

Makes the adds even more annoying. PS whispering doesn't help 🙂

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Sorry about the sound on this video, I’ll work on that for next time!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

@@dudleysdadThanks for the feedback! I was whispering so I didn’t scare away any red squirrels or disturb the wildlife photographers at the lighthouse at sunrise. I’ll try and avoid whispering next time!

@tashb208 7 месяцев назад

First video of yours I've seen, really disappointed by the too quite audio, even when not whispering, then the numerous bon skippable mid roll ads! Just awful. Had to stop watching it was too jarring.

@christianpatton1852 3 месяца назад

Wonderful video from another beautiful part of Scotland where I live in Denmark we have nothing but red squirrels :)

@johnhannah9982 3 месяца назад

SW Scotland is definitely an overlooked jewel.

@ruthaisling 3 месяца назад

It certainly is!

@sandiandgregh 7 месяцев назад

Another lovely and informative video, Ruth. Those botanical gardens were amazing. I have to admit, when you were running towards the cliff edge to achieve your goal, all I could think was "don't slip, don't slip, don't slip". LOL. I guess we'll have to add Port Patrick and area to our list of places to see in Scotland, especially now that we've done Muckle Flugga. :) Have a great week! PS Jean-Paul looked vaguely familiar. I can't think why.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Oh yes, it'll be nice to compare it to Muckle Flugga! Haha I think the camera / drone made it look like I was closer to the edge than I actually was 😂 Thank you, I hope you have a great week too! Hopefully I'll get some more French practice in with Jean-Paul 😂

@ericcottrell8913 7 месяцев назад

I had a co-worker that grew up in Stranraer. Thanks for the great video of the area.

@ericcottrell8913 7 месяцев назад

There was also an Irish band during the 1970s named The Bothy Band.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching, I'll check out that band!

@alanvanallen7762 3 месяца назад

Hi Ruth ,lovely video,was in Scotland 18 months ago,we did some touring of the west coast ,Mull,Iona,Skye and the north coast,and even managed a very short visit to Stornoway because we only got an hour there ,the ferry had to be back for servicing.I sometimes see grey squirrels in the lane at the rear of my house,and occasionaly running along my back fence,but I'm afraid no reds.That is a very interesting area of Scotland and the garden is amazing.Hope your dog bite is now better.Best wishes .Alan 😊😊👌👌

@ruthaisling 3 месяца назад

Thanks Alan, sounds like you had an amazing trip! Mull and Iona are lovely 😍

@nwyetiphotography 7 месяцев назад

Love your video! Just subscribed to your channel! My gosh, you are so pretty and I love listening to your voice. I’m from the states and have never been to Scotland and have only seen it from movies like Braveheart and such. You’re an excellent tour guide! Thank you!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and subscribing. Please visit beautiful Scotland sometime 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@roysimpson9711 7 месяцев назад

I have spent many holidays at Morroch Bay . A cottage on the beach about 2 miles from Portpatrick Fabulous quiet place just us and our dogs. Where they could be free and swim whenever they wanted. Galloway is fabulous .

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Just looked it up, looks so lovely!

@roysimpson9711 7 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling well worth a visit Ruth But you need a 4 wheel drive

@wojciechzajac5818 7 месяцев назад

Another great video 🙂

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you 😃

@Scotty3146 7 месяцев назад

We are really enjoying your videos. We haven't managed to visit Scotland since Covid, when car hire prices suddenly hit the roof!! Hopefully next year! Your lovely Scots accent is good to hear, but I had a chuckle when you said 'cattle grid' - very clearly. My Edinburgh cousin says 'kettle grid', which once caused confusion on a picnic!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching the videos Anne! Hopefully the car hire prices will come down again soon!

@johnclankie324 6 месяцев назад

Hey Ruth, great video, no I’ve never been down there either!! Been to Cairn Ryan by sea but that’s as near as I’ve been. It is lovely down there, you are really showing me up, especially as I’m from Scotland, as I told you Arbroath. Your videos are great, so much work with the content. Cheers, Mike 👍🍷

@ruthaisling 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Mike, do you still live in Arbroath?

@johnclankie324 6 месяцев назад

No to Arbroath, I live at the other end, near Dartmoor!!👍@@ruthaisling

@willemaucamp8129 7 месяцев назад

You absolutely have to read Treasure Island! A wonderful escape from reality. Maybe on a rainy day when you're bored and stuck in the campervan!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That's a great idea!

@ronaldbayne1431 3 месяца назад

There are few trees in Orkney because of the incessant winds blowing any seeds half way between Orkney and Norway. The strong continuous winds do it. Rmb5*

@callumswansborough1779 7 месяцев назад

My parents have lived in Dalbeattie since 2009, but sadly I’ve still not explored much of Dumfries and Galloway. Recently spent a weekend in Portpatrick with the other half; visiting Logan Botanic Gardens (where we saw a red squirrel by that viewpoint among the ferns!), the Mull of Galloway where we met my mum and brothers for brunch in the cafe, and Glen Whelan Gardens followed by lunch at the Cock Inn on Luce Bay… Every year we keep saying we need to extend our visits to my folks and spend a day or two extra exploring.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That sounds like a lovely trip! There is so much to see and do in Dumfries and Galloway. I’ll need to make some more videos. 😊

@Robert.Sheard 2 месяца назад

When I moved to North Carolina I was surprised to see Fox Squirrels. They’re larger than the gray squirrels and they’re mostly black, with white markings.

@patty9321 7 месяцев назад

I really like your videos. Scotland is definitely on my bucket lists. My husband and I took a driving trip around France in 2022. It was great. I felt the same way about forgetting all the French I learned in school! RU-vidr Oui in France has a video about driving in France and other tips about visiting France.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That sounds great, thanks for recommending the channel, I'll check it out

@philipbramley2327 7 месяцев назад

Lovely video of a very special part of Scotland to us, I've been visiting there for over 60 years, first with my parents, then with my own children, and now with my wife, always staying at New England Bay caravan site, We don't consider our caravans, and now campervan, christened untill they're been to the Rhinns!! Re you driving in France, if your confident driving your Camper in Scotland, you'll have no issues driving in France, the roads over three are far superior, and less crowed outside of cities than in the UK. We spent June touring France, and september touring Scotland, France was far more relaxing to drive, less traffic, virtually no hold ups and smooth roads, no pot holes lol.just go for it, and enjoy.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That's so lovely to hear you know the area so well. What's your favourite thing to do when visiting? Thanks for the information about driving in France, that's really helpful to know. I had always imagined it would be so busy so it's good to hear that the roads are quieter.

@davesdaze 7 месяцев назад

Hi Ruth. Hope you are well. Loved the latest video. Great drone shots and as professional as a David Attenborough tv show. We watch Steve Marsh as well as you and find you both extremely informative. Take care. See u in the next one. No trees because expect too windy and cold and bleak like the Falklands. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching David and Beverley! What a compliment to be compared to David Attenborough. His documentaries are amazing!

@user-yv6jz3dp8f 7 месяцев назад

Hi, you asked why there are no trees on Orkney. The simple answer is the WIND, but in a few sheltered places there are a few trees. Our guide said it is normally so windy you will find the bins kept on their sides so they don't blow away, Take care keep smiling !!!!

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing, that makes a lot of sense!

@jakartaharpman 7 месяцев назад

Have stayed at many bothies over the years. There are actually several quite near Corrour - a couple (one haunted) on the hiking route over to Glen Nevis, and one on the other side at the foot of Ben Alder that I slept in last year before tackling the summit (and having stayed at the Loch Ossian hostel the previous night.....). Overnighting in a bothy is always a great experience.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

I'd love to try, maybe when the weather gets warmer again haha!

@chunkmeet4615 7 месяцев назад

素晴らしい景色ですね。❤ どの場所も絵葉書に出来そうな美しさでした。😊　遺跡もたくさん出てきて興味深かったです。ありがとうございました。🤗

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

コメントありがとう。遺跡を楽しんでいただけてうれしいです。

@andreaabout 7 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed seeing this video. Good to see a part of Scotland off the beaten track as it were. Those gardens look lovely. I`ve been to Stranraer and also the Isle of Whithorn which is almost as south as the lighthouse you visited. Also St Ninian`s cave. and Wigtown which has Scotland`s biggest book shop. More places for you to visit in that area. Thank you again, great video.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Andrea! The gardens were really great and I think they've won awards too. Love Wigtown, especially the book festival they have every year, have you ever been to it?

@andreaabout 7 месяцев назад

@ruthaisling I haven't been to the book festival at Wigtown. Hopefully I will get next year.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

@@andreaabout Lots of interesting speakers, although when I went in 2019 it was a bit Brexit heavy 😅

@andreaabout 7 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling sounds a good event.

@Tascountrygirl 7 месяцев назад

Hi Ruth - I have recently discovered your wonderful videos which I find very very interesting. I admire your enthusiasm and resourcefulness. I noticed when you visited Logan Botanic Gardens that a section of the Garden had a sign announcing it held Tasmanian plants. I am living in Tasmania at the moment. It is the most southern of Australia's states and is a small heart-shaped island. However my ancestors were all from different places in the UK and no doubt some were from Scotland, I hope anyway.

@ruthaisling 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! Tasmania is such a lovely place. I did a road trip there for a few weeks once!

@tramptruck4859 7 месяцев назад

Stranraer was always somewhere to pass through coming off the Sealink (now Stena) ferry. France is a doddle with a van, the network of "aires" is super. If you have UK gas bottles take full ones with you, if you have a gas tank you'd need adapters. A little French is much appreciated by the locals, especially in rural areas they love to chat 😊. You "should " have a crit air sticker (emissions) for the van - about 5 euro and available on line. You'll love it !

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That’s so helpful, thank you very much for sharing! The Aires sound great, I hope there will still be some open during the winter!

@tramptruck4859 7 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling I believe most are open in winter, though sometimes the water may be turned off. They range from basic carparks with no facilities to mini campsites, and free to 5-15 euro a night. Vicarious books do a good guide, or park for night has most of them listed.

@stuartpenn933 7 месяцев назад

You and Ernie are fairly clocking up the miles great adventures, on driving in Europe just remember if the steering wheel is no in the middle of the road then you doing good ,

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

That's a great tip, I'll remember that, thanks! I think Ernie boy has done about 5000 miles now since I bought him!

@drewyoung7307 7 месяцев назад

Hi Ruth we have red squirrels in the lane where we live just out side Blargowrie, And some come to our bird feeder .

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

How lovely!

@lindashoemaker8940 7 месяцев назад

Good morning Ruth loved showing us where you grew up and southern most point of Scotland looks like beautiful beaches and interesting facts about lighthouses designed by Robert Stevenson who knew and your learning French and onto France good luck stay safe see ya soon 😘🌺🌸🚗

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Linda!

@ThomasLaang 7 месяцев назад

Nice shades!... 🙂

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@AcousticallyYours 6 месяцев назад

Ruth, I just discovered your channel!! I think it’s one of my new favourites!!! It’s been over 30 years since I’ve visited Scotland and I remember wandering through the highlands! BTW: I’m also a big Harry Lauder fan! A trip there again is long overdue!!

@ruthaisling 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Bruce! So happy to have you here watching the videos!

@AcousticallyYours 6 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling Have you ever explored a deep dive into the music of Scotland? I know some Scots might scoff at him now, but I’ve become a big fan of the music of Harry Lauder & Will Fyffe. …music hall favourites!

@ruthaisling 6 месяцев назад

@@AcousticallyYours I'll need to give them a listen! I haven't researched much about music yet, maybe an idea for a future video!

@AcousticallyYours 6 месяцев назад

@@ruthaisling Please do! I know I have a couple records on my channel that I recorded. I know I need to produce more

@WarrenKimpel Месяц назад

another nice video

@ruthaisling Месяц назад

Thank you!!

@markrenfrow9873 7 месяцев назад

Hey Ruth, the drone footage really adds to this video. You're as far south as south goes, in Scotland. I thought John 'O Groats was as far north as north goes in Scotland. It is where Ewan McGreagor and Charlie Borelan started their motorcycle journey "The Long Way Down". Just a little ride to South Africa.

@ruthaisling 7 месяцев назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the drone footage. It really shows how big the cliffs are!