What a brilliant combo, two people I deeply respect. You've both contributed a lot to Scottish mountains from different angles, nice to see you together.
Hi Murray, thank you once again for another wonderful video. We camped a short distance from you a few years ago, on a 3 day backpacking adventure, and loved the isolation, and feeling so insignificant, amongst such awesome scenery. We took some photo's surrounded by the snow, to try and impress our friends back in Norfolk. I must say on a technical level how superb you manage to film, present, record and edit your films, so professional. Having just watched the end credits of the last " Grand Tour " where although in total contrast to your film, a crew of over 70 do not make a huge difference to the quality and final production. Well done, and thank you, to you and Iain for such an informative film.
Totally outstanding Murray, and what an interesting video. I’d heard of this patch, but none of the detail covered here. A joy to watch as usual, thanks so much.
Some stunning video there, Murray. Not a half bad interview either! Just fantastic! Very lucky with the weather as well. Your aurora footage is top notch. Super enjoyable. Cheers, and ATB!
Good evening Murray. Absolutely loved that. Some stunning views and so interesting listening to Iain talking about all the history of the Sphinx and his knowledge of the area. I’ve been watching your channel now for years now and I would go as far to say it’s one of my favourite videos. Thank you ever so much for sharing it with us. All the very best. Dave 😃🥾⛰🏴
Thought I recognised the track on the way in! Really interesting vid. I follow the FB page for snow patches remaining. My favourite place to hike and bike too all in one video. 😊 Thank you.
Great video Murray - what an interesting and amazing place in the Cairngorms . so interesting to learn about the history of this patch of ice and the special remote landscape it sits in. The photography was extra spectacular and what a treat the night footage of the Aurora was. Thanks to Iain for sharing his knowledge and obvious passion about this wild area and the Sphinx. The bright lichen was so special to see. This has to be my new favourite video !😊😊😊😊
Really enjoyed this one Murray, never heard of the Sphinx but as they say every day is a school day. Iain seems like a very interesting and knowledgeable guy. Once again thanks for taking us along. Brian.
This was such an interesting one Murray and very educational in so many ways. Thanks so much for sharing this. It was very poinient in a lot of ways mate. Cheers again
Oh wow Murray, absolutely amazing and super professional 😊 a brilliant documentary with Iain and some amazing Scottish scenery. Really enjoyed this one and the factual side of it. Better than anything on TV that's for sure :) Thank you both!
Really interesting video this week. A superb documentary about the Sphinx and its increasing rate of disappearances. And what a fabulous time lapse of the aurora. Any chance of a longer version of that on its own?
Thanks Alasdair - think the total Timelapse was about 4 minutes !! Not sure it would hold everyone’s attention for that long ;) lol 😂 the knowledge Iain has is second to none and it was a great privilege to spend time with Iain and visit the Sphinx - a special place :)
@@ScotlandsMountains I'm sure I'm not the only amateur astronomer here, 😀. I was a bit horrified to see the urban lights from your remote camp. Not quite the back of beyond. I do love attempting to identify the constellations and stars in your night sky shots.
Someone as fit as you for long distance, never thought I'd see it. Terrific video, Murray. Spectacular views of the Cairngorms. The Aurora was very special (again).
Hi Murray what a fantastic video as always, the footage of the northern lights was spectacular, very informative regarding one of the last remaining patches of snow quite sad the speed it is melting but rest assured with winter around the corner won’t belong until the first fall of snow, what a lovely remote walk this week it looks quite intimidating up there so well done both of you take care.👍
Wow! This was wonderful.- loved the silhouette shot of the two of you at sunset with the waving grasses. And, what a lesson the ‘weeping’ snow patch gives - we must all do our best to mitigate the effects of climate change. You’ve excelled yourself with this one, Murray. Can’t thank you enough. A.T.B.❄️😪🏴
Great video as always and informative as well. I wasnt aware that there are snow patches in Scotland that last throughout the year and even for centuries. The sphinx must have been much bigger some 100 years ago. Would be interesting to see some old photos or drawings.
Happy this video is out, as for some reason Scottish snow patches are something I think about all the time- I don't really know why, but it feels like a great tale of resilience how these lumps of ice seem to beat the odds and last so long, despite the sad fact that they are now making it through the summer less and less often now. It would be interesting to know if it is still there, as I don't really have any way of monitoring them.
I agree - it’s intriguing to see if they last - if you are on Facebook - the. Check out snow patches in scotland page - latest update on the Sphinx there from today !
Such an interesting and educational video ❤️. The Northern Lights and quarry were magnificent 🏔️. Thanks again for sharing this informative information 👏🏻
Liking this video very much Murray. Very interesting and insightful. If this is a slight change in direction for your videos, it gets the thumbs up from me.
I think the snow that fell then was fairly superficial, but probably put its melt on pause for a few days. If it is still there, this is the critical time as it is warm now but next week the snow will return- in larger volumes this time- and the tide may begin to turn.
Excellent video as ever Murray. Obviously lots of concern on global warming - why does Iain think there will be another ice age (a question from someone with no great knowledge in this area)
Over the last 2 million years, earths climate has alternated from glacial periods to interglacial periods. The last glacial period ended 10000 years ago, and this is what we normally consider to be the end of the ice age. One day however, this interglacial period will end, we will enter another glacial period with ice sheets once again covering Britain. Obviously man made climate change has added to the increased heat caused by the interglacial period, but these changes take place over a much longer time than modern climate change has taken place. So in short, over hundreds of years the earths climate will eventually return to a glacial period, despite the heating caused by modern climate change, just no one alive today will likely see it. I also do not know to what extent modern heating will effect this, but the gap between pre-industrial temperatures and today is much less than that between a glacial and an interglacial.
