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TOWER OF TERROR? Scotland VLOG & Halloween Prep?! 

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Ep: 17
Please give us a LIKE if you enjoy this video! We’ll be sharing another of our weekly adventures in our new home of Scotland, exploring Maspie Den in Falkland and navigating the incredible 132 dark, steep, and spiral steps up Hopetoun Monument in the Garleton Hills of East Lothian. We've also finally started to unpack our autumnal decorations and even get to work brewing our own unique witch's potions. As our 'grandma' has warned, "Neighbors beware. There may be witches' curses in the air!" As usual, our dear pup Finnegan joined along in the adventures, guarding us with all his might. He's a brave wee thing and loving his new home in Scotland just as much as we do!
Timestamps/Chapters:
0:01 Who are we?
0:22 Preparing for Autumn/Start of VLOG
0:55 Maspie Den Adventure in Falkland (part of Outlander was filmed here)
5:39 Dinner at the Famous Bein Inn
6:58 Autumnal Crafting - Witch’s Brew
11:09 Favourite (short) Hike - Hopetoun Monument
17:49 Big Plans this Weekend!
19:02 Where do you want us to go?/Bid for your best UK recipes!
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@panchomcsporran2083
@panchomcsporran2083 24 дня назад
I might be showing my age again, but pumpkins weren't a thing in the 70s in Scotland we made turnip (neep) lanterns, we dressed up and went round guising ( you had to tell a joke or sing a song) for apples (worst case) sweets or money ( best case) we went on our own round strangers houses and sometimes they asked us in ( it's a wonder we never got murdered) we also played games like "dookin for apples" and build huge bonfires and burnt effigies of Guy Fawkes.❤
@cornishpasty4344
@cornishpasty4344 24 дня назад
They weren't a thing in the 80s and 90s either! I grew up with turnip lanterns myself!
@williebauld1007
@williebauld1007 24 дня назад
80's here it was defo a turnip! Bloody hard to empty out
@panchomcsporran2083
@panchomcsporran2083 24 дня назад
@@williebauld1007 I can still smell the burt turnip to this day.😂
@williebauld1007
@williebauld1007 24 дня назад
@@panchomcsporran2083 no burnt, just cuts as a young kid
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Oh how the times have changed! We’ve just heard of “guising!” Neither of us have seen turnip pumpkins before, but we might just have to make some this year.
@Blahshog
@Blahshog 3 дня назад
Another great video, lovely to see you both having quality time with the kids. Take care, and keep smiling.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 3 дня назад
Thanks so much!
@bobcunningham9469
@bobcunningham9469 24 дня назад
Sticky Toffee Pudding!! Now you're talking. My favourite.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Yes, so good!!
@stanleyparkin7718
@stanleyparkin7718 13 дней назад
Yeah it's just fab ❤❤
@robertwalker7896
@robertwalker7896 24 дня назад
The hat and gloves made me giggle. As someone who stays near Falkland, this is still t shirt weather. Don't worry, you'll acclimatise soon 😂. Loads of great things to see and do all over the Kingdom of Fife!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
I’ve definitely become a bit of a baby after staying in CA for so long, but yes, I’m sure with time I’ll get used to it! 😅
@robertwalker7896
@robertwalker7896 24 дня назад
Also, two things about the whole Halloween period in Scotland. 1. It's not called 'trick or treat' here. It's 'guising'. 2. Bonfire Night is on or around the 5th of November. Both of these are due to Guy Fawkes, who tried to blow up King Charles Stuart II a few centuries ago. He was caught and burned. There used to be an effegy of the 'guy' placed at the top of the bonfire when I was a kid. There will be one local to you I'm sure. There'll be stalls and fireworks too. Something to maybe consider.
@rosemarymee
@rosemarymee 22 дня назад
@@robertwalker7896 It was James the Sixth and First(of England)!they tried to blow up in the 17th century - in 1605.
@L1...
@L1... 24 дня назад
Enjoyed the happy Scottish music during the drive though that town, it helped brighten my day. Enjoying the diversity in your videos, looking forward to the cooking, travel, and future crafting decor you have in store. Fin is growing so fast, love when he gets to run off leash and play. Take care, and stay warm !😊
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you for the feedback! We like mixing it up a bit and showing our daily goings, whatever that might be!
@christineduffy348
@christineduffy348 3 дня назад
This has been my favourite vlog so far,family at play ❤
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 3 дня назад
Glad to hear it! Thank you!
@christineduffy348
@christineduffy348 3 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving just keep doing what you like doing,your vlog is my go to on Sunday morning with my coffee 😊
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 3 дня назад
@@christineduffy348 Awe, thanks so much! As long as the kids don't mind, and we're getting regular views, then we'd love to continue. It's nice having these to look back on as well.
@stevenmcphillips3156
@stevenmcphillips3156 22 дня назад
Hope tower what a view from the top
@nancyrafnson4780
@nancyrafnson4780 24 дня назад
Great video Annie and Zack! Canada has so much Scottish heritage (including my family!). We were basically settled by a lot of Scots. Explorers, trappers, Hudson Bay agents, etc., etc. please keep the videos coming!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Will do! Thank you for sharing :)
@clairevagonis1873
@clairevagonis1873 24 дня назад
Finnegan, is probably so tuckered out by the end of the day you guys got him going everywhere with you. I love it.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
He absolutely loves it! We do pick him up and carry him along the way 😊❤️
@paulief3817
@paulief3817 24 дня назад
If you're not afraid of heading west there is a lot to see in Ayrshire and along the Clyde coast. From Largs, you can take the short ferry journey to Cumbrae. You can walk around the island, stopping for lunch in Millport. You can also hire bikes, tandems and bikes with pull-along carts to cycle around the Island. Just outside of Largs is Kelburn Castle and Estate which is great for kids. From Ardrossan, you can get the ferry to the Isle of Arran. Labelled Scotland in miniature it is great for hikes and has lots to see and do, including a stone circle. Glasgow is good for a day out and for shopping. Very different vibe to Edinburgh
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Thanks for the suggestions! Yes, we definitely want to make it west but aren’t as familiar with the different areas so having a rough guide and recommendations to work from is a huge help. Thank you! ❤️
@michoost
@michoost 24 дня назад
I love that you included bits of the drive to Falkland. I really like seeing the towns themselves so really enjoyed seeing that.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thanks for the feedback! We’ll be sure to include more 👍
@firkin1024
@firkin1024 18 дней назад
Layers!!! Its still t-shirt weather! 😉 Wait till 'bone cold' hits - especially on the coast when the Haar rolls in. Theres some good dog walks at Binning Wood near East Linton & Butterdean at Gladsmuir.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 17 дней назад
Haha to be fair, there was a slight heat wave these past few days. Just learned what Haar meant. Still finding new terms even after being with Zach 16 years.
@andrewscott5852
@andrewscott5852 24 дня назад
Great video, Roslin chapel and castle are worth a visit also great pub for Sunday lunch too👍
@Francis-xl2gu
@Francis-xl2gu 24 дня назад
@@andrewscott5852 definitely a must !!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Good suggestions! Adding to the list. Thank you!
@panchomcsporran2083
@panchomcsporran2083 24 дня назад
I remember when the Da Vinci Code was huge, a local farmer near Roslin had a sign at the side of the road saying "Da Vinci manure £1 a bag"😅
@janewolfe9137
@janewolfe9137 24 дня назад
Thank you for showing us so many beautiful and interesting Scottish locations (I thought I saw two Outlander film locations). I’ve visited twice and it isn’t enough. A Gram from MO
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s never enough!
@lesleybunce9848
@lesleybunce9848 24 дня назад
Such a lovely happy couple
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you!
@angelacurran5924
@angelacurran5924 24 дня назад
Lovely to see Maspie Den - we tried to go on the way back from holiday a while back but the path was closed. We explored the palace gardens instead, which were stunning. Carberry woods and Humbie woods are great for collecting sticks and nice views 😊
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Good suggestions! Thank you! We definitely want to make a trip back for the palace.
@claireskinner9077
@claireskinner9077 21 день назад
It’s wonderful to tag along as you explore so many different places - I keep adding items to my list of things I’d love to see/do when I finally manage a trip to Scotland! At this rate it might be a 6 month visit, given I’m travelling from Australia!!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 21 день назад
Haha you only live once…go for it! 😉 we’re traveling to the borders this weekend and up north the week after that, so hopefully, we’ll have more ideas for you soon!
@graemeanderson-n9g
@graemeanderson-n9g 18 дней назад
great video...lots to see and do in east lothian...north berwick is nice..perhaps a boat trip round the bass rock
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 18 дней назад
Yes, we’d love that!
@leonardgow6254
@leonardgow6254 21 день назад
Hopetoun Monument -Tip - No joking, it is pitch black in places with bird nest debris on the narrow steps. Use the torch on your mobile phone, especially on the way down. As for the view, superb. In the spring when the yellow rapeseed fields are in bloom it is a patchwork of colour spread in front of you.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 21 день назад
We’ll definitely be back to see that!!
@davidmartin3947
@davidmartin3947 24 дня назад
When I saw the tower I thought for a moment that you had got lost, and it was the Broadway Tower in the Cotswolds! ;-) They loved their follies in those days, it must have been nice to have the odd few thousand going spare to build them.......
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Seriously! At least we get to enjoy them now 😉
@cunninglinguist-hu1dz
@cunninglinguist-hu1dz 24 дня назад
Falkland is where Johnny Cash's ancestors were from.There is a street with the name Cash Fues and the man himself has actually visited the town
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Oh wow! Wish we would’ve seen that. Next time!
@gillianlaing1073
@gillianlaing1073 24 дня назад
Walks look cool 😎! Yes,I've been to falkland, visited Palace & Gardens! Lots of lovely walks around Scotland!
@janewolfe9137
@janewolfe9137 24 дня назад
Outlander filmed there as well.
@georgepage3454
@georgepage3454 24 дня назад
Cash Fues is in Strathmiglo. The Cash Farm is between Falkland and Strathmiglo.
@elmarielouise6421
@elmarielouise6421 24 дня назад
If this is Scotland I want to live here. How absolutely beautiful.✨🙏🏻
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
It’s gorgeous! ❤️
@elmarielouise6421
@elmarielouise6421 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving forsure it is! I feel nostalgic✨
@greymack
@greymack 23 дня назад
John Muir country park outside Dunbar is child and dog friendly and you can walk for miles through the woods or along the beach 😁
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Thank you!! 😊
@ukaly1
@ukaly1 24 дня назад
How gorgeous! Very smart decision to leave the US! If you are ever in the coastal area of Northumberland and Durham England, try a walk along the cliff tops....beautiful! ❤🇬🇧
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Will do! Thanks for the suggestion!
@Madmax-iy8fi
@Madmax-iy8fi 24 дня назад
I think child snot was my favourite 😂 congratulations whoever thought of that
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Haha that would be our middle child!
@melaniehewetson428
@melaniehewetson428 22 дня назад
Lovely video with the walking and music and thanks for the drone shots and views. As otherwise I def wouldn’t see that :) !
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 21 день назад
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊❤️
@lawrencebox919
@lawrencebox919 24 дня назад
That was amazing!! The potions...awesome! So cute!!! You guys are awesome also. 😂 thanks for letting us all discover Scotland!!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you, Lawrence! Happy to have you tuning in again ❤️
@raystewart3648
@raystewart3648 24 дня назад
Its still not cold yet..........so funny with all the gloves and hats. Been to that Hopetoun Monument 3 or so years ago, it was closed when I was there. Fantastic scenery you have there, enjoy your selves in the snow.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Haha it’s all relative I suppose! Wait until you see me mid-winter. Likely in a full body ski suit and mask.
@paulief3817
@paulief3817 24 дня назад
I've got the house and my desk at work decorated for autumn. (sunflowers, wheat, corn pumpkins gourds apples, berries,acorns and pinecones) The cats, ghosts etc. will be added closer to Halloween. I love this time if year. Walks in the woods, wild deserted beaches picking brambles and elderberries and making an autumn wreath
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
It’s the best time of year! So much to look forward to. A wreath is a great idea. Adding to our craft list!
@ABPhotography1
@ABPhotography1 23 дня назад
Last time I went up the monument was in 1985. Stunning views.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
They truly are!
@SimoneLarson-wz7rg
@SimoneLarson-wz7rg 23 дня назад
Beautiful country and adorable family. Watching you guys is a palette cleanse from the news in the U.S.. 😊
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Thank you! ❤️
@annescanapico7168
@annescanapico7168 22 дня назад
The Halloween concoction names are hilarious. So creative. What a beautiful walk. I must say, your filming seems so professional, you both learn quickly. You have such a cute and sweet family. I live in a small town in the mountains of Arizona, about 40k and we have quite a large Scottish population here. Our Highland Games are in about a week or two. Love them.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Glad you enjoyed! We loved the Highland Games but will have to try it again when the kids are a bit bigger and we invest in assigned seating to get the most of it! Will you be going this year?
@francesrice3317
@francesrice3317 22 дня назад
The hikes you took looked so wonderful! The views from the Hopetoun tower were incredible! My mother's maiden name is Byers, and my grandfather's family originally was from East Lothian. I noticed the tower was on Byre's hill.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
It is! Oh how interesting :) Thanks for sharing and for watching along!
@jamesleogue3938
@jamesleogue3938 23 дня назад
That was one Beautifully Filmed Video, never new that Scotland was so beautiful. Thank You so much for opening our eyes, I'm sure your videos will be a great boost for Scottish Tourism. Great Family, Great Kids and not forgetting little Fin🤗 Stay Safe, Stay Warm. 🇬🇧🤓
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Thank you so much! We are loving all the explorations and can’t wait to show more!
@samanthalangford6325
@samanthalangford6325 23 дня назад
I just discovered the app All Trails. Great for showing where all the local walks are and beyond. Shows length of walks, difficulty, kids/dogs friendly etc. Map/photos/reviews of each location and directions to get there. Small yearly subscription. I’m excited to go explore. Another wonderful video. Thanks for sharing 😊
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Yes, we just got that app as well. Love it!!
@samanthalangford6325
@samanthalangford6325 23 дня назад
⁠@@SimpleScottishLivingit’s so well done. Really impressed.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 21 день назад
Thank you!
@betagombar9022
@betagombar9022 24 дня назад
Yet another great vlog Zach and Annie. You are creating such amazing memories for your children ❤ Scotland is such a beautiful country ❤
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thanks so much! 😊 it truly is!
@carolineskipper6976
@carolineskipper6976 24 дня назад
Really enjoyed watching you out and about again this week- you were so lucky with the bright weather for the Hopetoun Monument visit, being able to see the extent of the views from the top! I love your Hallowe'en potions, you have made a stunning display of the kids' fun creations!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you! We did get lucky with the weather. The crafts are always a favourite!
@lisavasquez4670
@lisavasquez4670 23 дня назад
I love your drone shots they're awesome 🤎💛🧡🤎☺️👍
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Thanks so much!
@marieratcliffe4804
@marieratcliffe4804 24 дня назад
no wonder its your favourite place its stunning. bit of triva for you medieaval spiral stair cases where thought to have been built to wrap around in a clockwise direction in order to disadvantage any enemies who might climb them. annie, when you next go to the library they will have a complete section of places to visit and walks in and around scotland and the area you live xx
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Good to know! We’ll check that out next time we go. Thank you!
@jodancer1740
@jodancer1740 24 дня назад
Lovely video, thanks! Scotland is amazing. Please visit some of the beautiful castles too!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
We hope to soon! Have to plan in right so they’re not too crowded!
@nancymosley708
@nancymosley708 24 дня назад
What beautiful places to explore and Finn is so cute tagging along. I’ve never been in to celebrating Halloween but I do love crafting with kids and it looked like they had a fun time making potions. I’ve never seen anyone do that as a Halloween decor and I think it turned out cute. Definitely would spark conversation with the potion names. 😊
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Haha yes the potion names! They had a few more interesting choices in the mix, but I think they compromised and were quite pleased in the end. We love any reason for a craft!
@Ecuador4Life
@Ecuador4Life 23 дня назад
So good you keep your children protected in your videos.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Thank you! Its the only way we’d do this :)
@innesdunbar
@innesdunbar 24 дня назад
Your photography is really adding to the videos, nice to see drone footage of the countryside. Don’t peak too soon with the winter clothes Annie! It’s going to get a lot colder yet! Finn is a nice happy puppy, looks like he is getting on really well.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you! I know 😅 I still haven’t had to bring out the long John’s, so we have some wiggle room yet.
@innesdunbar
@innesdunbar 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving I can see a future episode: The art of layering and Merino Wool!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 18 дней назад
Hahah yes!!
@dawnschultz3569
@dawnschultz3569 24 дня назад
What a beautiful hike! Thank you for sharing your adventures!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Happy to have you along!
@jaydee1845
@jaydee1845 24 дня назад
South Queensferry ,Linlithgow and Bo'ness is a great place to visit, Linlithgow loch is great for the kids and Bo'ness steam trains and seaside walks are amazing, highly recommend.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Thank you!! We’re looking at the Christmas Bo’ness steam train at the moment.
@GinnyRM
@GinnyRM 24 дня назад
Just wanted to say you all are creating some truly beautiful videos. The drone views, lovely walks, fun crafts, yummy food shots and the sit down narrative chats are really nice. I'm so happy I found your channel and look forward to seeing your videos weekly!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thanks so much! Happy to have you joining :)
@ToddBenson-k2s
@ToddBenson-k2s 24 дня назад
What creative potion names your kids came up with! And what a beautiful video - I love seeing all the walks your family does. :). I am really looking forward to seeing next week's video of the Highland Games. I have been to one in the states and I am looking forward to seeing what one is like in bonny Scotland - how fun!!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you! Unfortunately, we didn’t get as much footage as we’d hoped due to the crowds and our kids not feeling 100%, but it was still worth the travels and a great time. We’ll plan it better in the future and maybe try one of the bigger games as a date weekend getaway.
@ToddBenson-k2s
@ToddBenson-k2s 23 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving I hope your kids are feeling better!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 18 дней назад
Thank you! Yes, everyone is on the mend!
@margaretstein7555
@margaretstein7555 23 дня назад
On holiday in Northumberland so just seen your video really enjoyed it as usual your such a lovely couple keep up the good work ❤
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Thanks so much! 😊
@lisavasquez4670
@lisavasquez4670 23 дня назад
I found you guys about 2 weeks ago and had to binge watch and get all caught up. I enjoy watching you and your family and as a dog lover of course little Finnegan only he isn't going to be little too much longer LOL. I would love to visit Scotland someday it looks absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and historic. My father has Scottish ancestry so it's calling my name. Thank you so much for all the enjoyment I get from watching your videos
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Welcome and thanks so much for taking the time to comment! Yes, we adore the puppy phase but look forward to when he no longer has those awful needle teeth 😅
@lisavasquez4670
@lisavasquez4670 22 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving That's funny and I do remember my Yorkies razor sharp baby teeth!!!
@dundeeguy
@dundeeguy 24 дня назад
If you keep going up to past the waterfall and up to the road you can cross over and go up either the east or west lomond hill. Some great views from up there.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Putting this tip in the back pocket for next visit. We’d love to return! Such a wonderful area!
@dundeeguy
@dundeeguy 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving i've been a few times with my ex and the dogs , we used to go to the hermitage as well , i saw your video on that walk as well. Glen doll was another favorite walk we did. So all of these places were only an hour or 2 away. Dont think people appreciate the area around them here in scotland.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 21 день назад
We’ll have to check that out! Zach says that all the time. He really didn’t know what he had until moving away.
@16bookie
@16bookie 24 дня назад
Some Local walk suggestions, Community wood in Gifford plus a couple of great dog friendly cafes in the village. Also walks round yester estate and a play park in the village. Vogrie country park. Nice walks and a big adventure play park. Cafe on site too. Pencatland railway walk. Long but there are different places you can start from. Butterdean wood, great woodland to explore and close by.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
This is great! Thank you 😊
@brynapizzo
@brynapizzo 24 дня назад
Thank you for sharing your journey! The walk was beautiful!❤
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@neilharrison7422
@neilharrison7422 24 дня назад
Hi Annie those Halloween potions you have made with the kids are a great idea. Keep the videos coming, love them.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Awe, thank you! I gave them choices, and that was by far their favourite. A little early maybe, but it was worth it!
@kerridavis86
@kerridavis86 24 дня назад
Halloween is my favorite. Also, we decorated our living room last weekend. I loved all the crafts i'll have to do some of them with my kids.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you! So many people thought we’re crazy haha. Halloween only brings back happy and festive memories for us!
@timward3539
@timward3539 24 дня назад
Scotland is just great. We will be there next week staying close to Pitlochry for the 4th year running. Can't wait to visit the bakery in Dunkeld. Another level!! Thanks for posting.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
We were just in Pitlochry yesterday for the Highland Games! That area is unbelievably beautiful. Enjoy!
@eizabeth1692
@eizabeth1692 24 дня назад
Aran, in Dunkeld, is a fantastic bakery. The short crust pastry is to die for.
@dewan222
@dewan222 24 дня назад
Walked our dog up the Monument for most of my childhood. As an expat in Australia now, love seeing snippets of home each week!Thank you for making these videos 😊
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Glad to bring some nostalgia! It’s been so fun exploring!
@dewan222
@dewan222 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving Some other good nearby ones to explore, Gifford river walk. Through golf course to Amisfield walled garden. Aberlady Bay - through nature reserve out to the beach. Pressmennan Wood. 😊
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 18 дней назад
Thank you!!
@alanspiden1167
@alanspiden1167 24 дня назад
The Hopetoun Monument, colloquially known as the Garleton (or “Gally”) Monument is a special place for our family. Many spooky videos were filmed there by our sons with their grandparents 20 years ago. We used to love climbing the hill and the monument.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Glad we could bring a little nostalgia for you! We loved it there and will definitely be back.
@MsRiverdee
@MsRiverdee 24 дня назад
Did you see me waving from the Cairngorms when you were at the top of the monument? 🤣What fantastic views! Another great week and a warm (20c) week to come, it'll be taps aff weather, enjoy it while it lasts and have a great week!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Oh that was you?!! 🤣😉 Looking forward to more taps aff weather before the weather changes for real.
@craftyShirleyG
@craftyShirleyG 24 дня назад
So much fun watching your videos. It looks so beautiful there.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thanks so much! It’s stunning. So fun to explore!
@persephonewildfox9128
@persephonewildfox9128 24 дня назад
That’s a lot of walking for a little pup. Great video. I lived in Stornoway for a while. Have you thought about visiting the islands?
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
He’s been doing great and takes lots of breaks as needed with occasional pick-ups from Zach :) Yes, we’d love to make it that way! Where would you recommend visiting first?
@persephonewildfox9128
@persephonewildfox9128 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving Skye is probably the prettiest and easiest to get to.
@michellemaine2719
@michellemaine2719 24 дня назад
😱😱😱my face when I saw the table with no cover on it. Stormy night and cloud in a bottle are my favourites, boring I know. How are the kids enjoying school?
@eizabeth1692
@eizabeth1692 24 дня назад
Yep. They need a waxed cotton cloth.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
🤣It’s only because we plan to refinish it soon. We bought it second hand, and it definitely has seen some better days! Lots of life left though. Kids are loving school so far. It’s a bit further ahead with reading, but they’re doing well!
@rosemarymee
@rosemarymee 22 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving They’ll soon catch up. They are lively intelligent children.
@archiebald4717
@archiebald4717 24 дня назад
Beautiful! Master Finnegan is gorgeous. Just old enough to make mischief.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Haha I love this and will now use Master Finnegan!
@andrewmcdonald6987
@andrewmcdonald6987 24 дня назад
Thanks again. My partner came from Fife and I step time there- so thanks for the memories x
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thanks for joining! Glad to bring back the nostalgia!
@OhioticketswithRobert
@OhioticketswithRobert 24 дня назад
Always enjoying watching the videos
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you!
@TheCatlady63
@TheCatlady63 24 дня назад
A great Autumnal vlog. x
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you 😊
@elainelindsay5296
@elainelindsay5296 24 дня назад
Another fantastic video. Loved the views of East Lothian from the top of the monument. Never been there before and dont fancy climbing all those stairs. Glad you did it on my behalf. Enjoyed the kids' arts and crafts. Looking forward to your Highland Games video next week. Have a great week. 💜
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you and glad you enjoyed! The Highland Games was a great time but much more crowded than we expected. We actually left a bit early as our kids are all a little under the weather, and we didn’t think a late night would do us any favors!
@SharynWilliamson
@SharynWilliamson 24 дня назад
Oh I am so jealous when I did my trip of Scotland two years ago none of the tours did the Highland Games. I am always watching the different pipe bands on UTube Rosie and I know all the tunes off by hand. Finnigan is just the cutest little dog sending hugs 💖💕
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you! The Highland Games were great, but it definitely deserves a re-do when the kids are a bit older and more time is put into the prep/planning! Happy to share our journey next weekend though ❤️
@scottcjmckelviephotography
@scottcjmckelviephotography 23 дня назад
It's funny, Halloween was invented here in Scotland, although, I do know in the U.S. it's a big thing. I liked the wee decor bottles you's created, that's nice. Much like your recent previous video, which partly reminded me of Chatelherhault country park near Hamilton, the large building reminded me so much of it. There are so many of those places I've honestly never been to or heard of and that's the thing about Scotland, because there's thousands of places you can visit and many that end up your favourite that you keep going back to. A place I went to when took my cousins dog was up at Loch Àrd Forest, although, we took the shorter walk which I'm sure was 4 miles. Honestly, there's hundreds. Don't know if you've ever visited New Lanark with the old cotton factories that has a walk, a walk, by the way, that was a famous trail William Wallace took to escape after an attack on a castle. Nonetheless, it looked like you guys have had a wonderful time with the walks.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Good suggestion, thank you!! It is crazy how much there is to do/see. Even if we found a new place each weekend, I don’t think we could even make a dent on the amazing spots across the UK. Feels like there’s something new around each corner.
@alisontaylor6135
@alisontaylor6135 24 дня назад
Love this video and love your channel. x
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you so much!!
@michelleleigh007
@michelleleigh007 24 дня назад
So many stunning walks guys! ❤
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
It’s been amazing getting to explore!
@clairevagonis1873
@clairevagonis1873 24 дня назад
Omg mushroom, I love it!
@norcal0076
@norcal0076 24 дня назад
Great adventure bring along💥
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you!
@barryheaney7388
@barryheaney7388 24 дня назад
Try go to Wallace monument & climb up you love (historical next Stirling),they say could see battle bannockburn from there!!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
Adding to the list!!
@roslinney4285
@roslinney4285 24 дня назад
That view from the tower and the tower. Might screenshot it and get my paint brushes out
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
You should! It was stunning!
@carltontweedle5724
@carltontweedle5724 23 дня назад
I live in FIFE you have put your heating on end of the month. Or put a jumper on.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
We’re making do with jumpers and blankets for the most part. It’s just the early mornings that are a little chilly right now.
@wilmatibbetts1322
@wilmatibbetts1322 24 дня назад
Absalutly a fantastic video. Those are two good recipes to try. Love Cullen Skink made with haddock, potatoes and cream. Sticky toffee pudding is a definite SWEET treat. A visit here to Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire has a great walk to the War Museum and Dunnottar Castle but would be best in the not so cold a d windy months … we are on the North Sea coast. However we do have the fireballs to bring in the New Year … that’s worth a goggle. I forgot why I started this comment … oh yes, how are the children adapting? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👍💕
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Great suggestions! Will look into the fireballs as well! Kids are adjusting surprisingly well! They mostly miss their close cousins and friends, but as far as the lifestyle goes, they’re not complaining!
@clairevagonis1873
@clairevagonis1873 24 дня назад
Annie, this is so cool. How did you think of this? I love it. You’re such such a good mom creative.❤
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Awe, thank you! Not sure. We saw little bottles and thought that we needed to do something fun with them!
@1951JULY
@1951JULY 24 дня назад
Lovely walk. Of course it’s Guy Fawkes next Nov 5th. I cannot say I have ever been into Halloween it’s like a made up thing I remember from when I lived in Canada. Just me but I think spooky stuff is weird why bring on dark frightening things with no reason for doing so ? Loving your explorations of walks in Scotland ❤Sticky Toffee pudding mmmm. Delicious
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Haha to each their own! It was always such a fun time of year growing up, so we want our kids to also share in those happy memories.
@RushfanUK
@RushfanUK 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving To be expected with Halloween so much a part of US culture, it has become more of a thing than it used to be, growing up in the 60's and 70's Bonfire night was the biggie, fireworks were something that our first dog did not appreciate, we had to get sedatives from the vet for him, lovely video yet again, enjoy the games.
@hazelmeldrum5860
@hazelmeldrum5860 22 дня назад
I associate this time of year with Burns poems .for a walk consider the Binns above burnisland
@johnscott3714
@johnscott3714 24 дня назад
Hi Zach and Annie another great video and camerawork! Go online and you can see how popular the Highland Games are in the U.S and all over the world. I'm sure you will enjoy the Games here in Scotland.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you! The Games were great this past weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed them but were taken aback by the crowds! Fun for the whole crew.
@Roz-y2d
@Roz-y2d 24 дня назад
It’s mid September, stop talking about H-ween and Xmas. It’s still the end of summer for some of us!🤣
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Haha never!!!
@lorrainenolan5604
@lorrainenolan5604 24 дня назад
Well zach climbing those stairs with you was exhausting I was on my hands and knees half way up 😂 lovely views though ..I live walking distance from that hobbycraft
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
🤣 It was steep hence the heavy panting!
@botticellirejectbotticelli2668
@botticellirejectbotticelli2668 24 дня назад
Next time you go to Falkland eat at the Pillars of Hercules. It has an award winning food shop, playground and orchards., all set in a forest. You drove past the entrance as you left Falkland looking for an eatery. I know many people that will travel from Embra to Falkland to eat at the Pillars! Totally dog friendly.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Good suggestion! We’ll do that. So many other places in and around Falkland that we need to visit still.
@botticellirejectbotticelli2668
@botticellirejectbotticelli2668 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving The children can be in the enclosed playground while you eat at a table outside, so you can still see them but have lunch. You’re not yet hardy enough to do that outwith the Summer though! Next Autumn when you’re walking around in a thin sweater like the rest of us 😊
@rosemarymee
@rosemarymee 22 дня назад
Glad to hear the Pillars of Hercules is still going. Used to live reasonably close in Milnathort.
@botticellirejectbotticelli2668
@botticellirejectbotticelli2668 22 дня назад
@@rosemarymee I used to live in the Crook of Devon, Rosemary! My mother in law stayed in Kinross, next to the Green Hotel.
@rosemarymee
@rosemarymee 21 день назад
@@botticellirejectbotticelli2668 I loved that area. Sorry I ever moved.
@gillianmeehan3206
@gillianmeehan3206 24 дня назад
Some lovely colours in your video today, and the sun made it special. Annie has probably found out by now that dungarees (overalls) are not great when you are out of the home and wearing anything other than a t-shirt as it all has to come off for a trip to the ladies. Been there and done that!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
You are right! 😅
@clairevagonis1873
@clairevagonis1873 24 дня назад
Are you guys gonna go to Inverness? I don’t know how far that is from you guys. I’m a big outlander fan. Read the books binge the show about six times love it. That’s what made me go to Scotland two years ago, but you’re showing me things that I never saw there and from the vantage point that I didn’t see, so that just makes me wanna come back more thank you❤
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Yes! We’d love to do a whole weekend to Inverness but need to get the timing right. It can be extremely cold and/or touristy where it might be hard to film. It’s on our radar though!
@williebauld1007
@williebauld1007 24 дня назад
I've been up two of the three towers, that one and the one just north of Cupar in Fife (Dunbar lad)
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
We plan to see the others at some point as well! Do you know where the third is?
@gillianmeehan3206
@gillianmeehan3206 24 дня назад
Those narrow roads are the ones that scare Americans!
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Luckily, Zach is used to them. I’m not driving yet, but at least it’s no longer scary seeing cars drive on the opposite side of the road! I’m easing into it ha!
@MaxwellMoore-d1u
@MaxwellMoore-d1u 24 дня назад
When the Weather man said Frost on Scottish Mountains. Thats when i Checked my Winter Coats hats Scarf and Gloves .Dont know why they haven't be Worn since last Winter .
@MrSilverbirch
@MrSilverbirch 24 дня назад
Lovely stuff,and well filmed/edited again. How are the kids adjusting to over here? they seem happy enough,....any things theyre struggling with,or pining for from the US?
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thank you! We think they’re adjusting better than we could’ve expected. Academics (mainly reading) are slightly advanced, but we knew that coming here and did our best to prepare. The biggest change is missing their super close cousins and friends.
@TheKatehall
@TheKatehall 24 дня назад
Poundland sells same at a fraction of the price
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Thanks for the tip! Wish we knew this sooner! 😅
@MercuryCircuit
@MercuryCircuit 22 дня назад
Halloween wasn't a big thing for us growing up. Definetely an American celebration. Trick or treat is American without a doubt. Bonfire night is our next big thing traditionaly and then Christmas. Looking forward to your Winter vlogs :)
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 21 день назад
Thanks for sharing! What’s bonfire night? When does it take place?
@BlackHouseBags
@BlackHouseBags 23 дня назад
Hiya Annie & Zack, do you realise that "Halloween" is actually an ancient tradition started right here in Scotland 👍💙, would like to see you do a video on that 👍 as I'm pretty sure you have alot of American followers that don't know this 👍, Lynne.... Btw, pop into my shop here in Gullane to say Hiya anytime your passing 👍👋
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 22 дня назад
We’d love to come in and say, “hi!” Gullane is a favourite of ours. Yes, we’ll have to add that tidbit in closer to Halloween. Didn’t know that!
@JamesMcDermott1968x
@JamesMcDermott1968x 24 дня назад
Thanks for climbing those steps so I don't have too
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
🤣😅 You’re welcome. Sorry for the panting.
@lorrainenolan5604
@lorrainenolan5604 24 дня назад
Ps. If you are looking for somewhere to go the deer centre is worth a trip it has various animals not just deer..take lunch with you as the fish and chips we had were abysmal 😅
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Good to know!! Thank you. Adding to the list!
@andrewmcdonald6987
@andrewmcdonald6987 24 дня назад
Child's snot - Scottish Bairn's bogey - ha xx
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
Even better!! Haha
@graemerose9414
@graemerose9414 24 дня назад
Zach - what is your favourite Walt Whitman poem and why?
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
To be honest, we didn’t study many American poets here. I don’t think I could name a single one of his poems despite working at Camp Walt Whitman 🫣
@geoffmelvin6012
@geoffmelvin6012 24 дня назад
How are the kids settling in school? Andat the beginning "after rugby" - are your boys now playing rugby?
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Yes, they’re both playing rugby! So fun to watch as Zach grew up playing as well. I’m still learning the rules right along the kids. And schooling is going better than expected currently!
@jdmillar1958
@jdmillar1958 24 дня назад
The Bein Inn (BEEN INN is pronunciation) is 5 minutes from my house. :)
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 24 дня назад
🤦‍♀️Forgive the pronunciation! Do you know what it’s famous for?
@jdmillar1958
@jdmillar1958 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving it used to be a popular music venue. It's tiny but many local bands played there on a Sunday night. It recently changed hands from an American couple. But not really got much on the history of the place.
@jdmillar1958
@jdmillar1958 24 дня назад
@@SimpleScottishLiving en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bein_Inn
@lesliecox-hp9ud
@lesliecox-hp9ud 23 дня назад
Zak and annie . What jobs are you now doing to support your family.
@SimpleScottishLiving
@SimpleScottishLiving 23 дня назад
Annie kept her healthcare/education supervisory role and is a contractor for a U.S. based company, and Zach works for a company he previously had ties with but is not sharing the specifics of that publicly.
@muevale
@muevale 23 дня назад
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@rose2525bud
@rose2525bud 24 дня назад
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