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    Scotland Breaks Me | Vanlife on the NC500



    This Week Scotland Brings Me to Tears!! We have had some pretty epic Scottish adventures so far, but this encounter pushed me over the edge.

    🚐 Welcome to the breathtaking world of vanlife in Scotland! Join us on an unforgettable journey as we explore the stunning North Coast 500 (NC500) route, venture all the way to John O’ Groats, and dive deep into the natural wonders of the Cairngorms National Park. 🏞️

    🐬 But that’s not all! Along the way, we experienced moments that touched our souls. From heart-pounding wild swimming in Scotland’s pristine waters to an emotional and up-close encounter with majestic dolphins, this adventure had us in tears of joy. 🌊

    Ecoventures Dolphin Experience: https://www.ecoventures.co.uk/

    In this video, you’ll witness:

    πŸŒ„ Stunning Landscapes: Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of the Scottish Highlands and coastal roads of the NC500.

    πŸŒ… John O’ Groats: We reach the northernmost tip of the UK and soak in the breathtaking views.

    🌿 Cairngorms National Park: Explore the enchanting wilderness of one of Scotland’s most iconic national parks.

    🏊 Wild Swimming: Join us for some exhilarating wild swimming moments in crystal-clear waters.

    🐬 Dolphin Encounter: Experience the sheer awe and wonder of a close encounter with these incredible marine creatures.

    πŸ₯Ί Our journey through Scotland was nothing short of life-changing. The raw beauty of this country and the unexpected encounters with its wildlife left us utterly speechless.

    If you’re planning a vanlife adventure in Scotland or simply want to be transported to this magical land from the comfort of your home, this video is a must-watch!

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      VIDEO CHAPTERS  
    0:00 – 0:38– What’s Happening
    0:38 – 01:28 – Rainy Mornings & Midges
    01:28 – 05:42 – St Mary’s Chapel
    05:42 – 07:38 – WildSwimming NC500
    07:38 – 09:36 – Journey to John O Groats
    09:36 – 12:40– Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
    12:40 – 13:00– Nc500 East Coast Road Trip
    13:00 – 14:00 – Very Exciting Day
    14:00– 15:43– EcoVentures Boat Ride
    15:43 – 20:08 – Close Encounter Breaks Me
    20:08– 21:40 – Vanlife Admin
    21:40 – 24:40 – The Cairngorms
    24:40 – 25:42 – Our Next Adventure

      WHO WE ARE  
    We are Philly and Keely and we live full time in our tiny home on wheels Martha. After building our DIY home in a Citroen Relay camper we spent a year living on the streets of London before quitting our jobs only to be met with lockdown. Then we took our van further than she had ever been before to the very beautiful Turkey. Enroute we stopped off in Spain for a few weeks where we experienced every van lifers worst nightmare, we were robbed and they stole all valuables in our van. But now we are back on our feet, fully MOT’d and back on the road through Europe before we experienced another vanlife nightmare… our van caught fire! After the trauma of that we had a massive change of plan and have now made our way to Japan. We enjoyed a three month Japanese Adventure and are now back in Martha ready for some more adventures.

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    29 Comments

    1. cazzysinclair on

      Hi Guys. Sinclairs Castle….did you go down to the narrow gully beach at the castle where all the cairns are, and see the optical illusion of the sea being up hill?? Also to the south of Cromarty there's a beach at Channary point where you can be on the beach and the dolphins are 20 to 25 metres off the beach, diving and jumping, pretty much guaranteed. We sponsor a dolphin called Rainbow, we went there in July and photographed her, we knew it was her due to her markings. X
      Ps just donated by paypal for the joy and enertainment you give us… cant wait for the Ben Nevis episode….and remember i did warn you not to do it!!!!

    2. Harris70-70 on

      Wow, another great vlog ! The scenery was fantastic and your filming , editing and lovely fun personalities shone through as usual like the sun in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😊. Keely I cried like a baby at the dolphins then at you crying at the dolphins 🐬😁. To be honest the scenery and atmosphere in Scotland pretty much makes me cry a lot . It is one cool place . Can’t wait for your next film , you’ve done Scotland proud and have filmed some amazing places . Thanks guys ❀x

    3. Ann on

      What a great video, keelys reaction to seeing the dolphins had me in tears too ❀ I love watching you guys, your energy and enthusiasm for life is infectious 😊

    4. Veronica on

      Awe Keeley you're just a big softie with a big ❀️. Love the dolphins had a year in my eye to. This world is just beautiful if we know where to look and appreciate nature and our surroundings no amount of money can buy that. Really enjoyed the video nice that you can meet up with friends. Always wise to take it easy and relax. Looking forward to next week and your new adventure. Veronica πŸ’šπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

    5. The Whisky Trials on

      We probably passed each other on the road, I just did that route the opposite way. You guys crack me up and your reaction to the dolphins brought a tear to my old crusty eye. SlΓ inte πŸ₯ƒ

    6. Andy Potts on

      A brilliant episode..my late dad used to go and photograph the dolphins from the shore at Chanory Point…really enjoying being with you two in Scotland…you are doing us in Northern Ireland proud…many thanks to you both and best wishes

    7. Come Along Dear on

      Dying at "looks like we're going hungry tonight" when you find the empty pram πŸ˜‚ 90 year old human mutton instead that evening was it? You two are lovely and must've been so joyful to see the dolphins. Cairngorms is also outstanding, sadly we had to skip Loch Morlich, but the Green Loch and Loch an Eilein were both worth visiting there, the latter is a really beautiful circular walk and I think you can overnight in the car park

    8. PB on

      I’m watching you from a road trip in Sardinia this week. You’re so lucky having the freedom of living on road going anywhere you want. Exciting to see where the next trip will be.

    11. Barry Watler on

      Hi ya , it’s not the dead you have to worry about they don’t eat much and they’re pretty quiet 🀐. Glad you saw the Dolphins 🐬🐬🐬amazing. Take care and stay safe cheers from Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸŒŸπŸ¬πŸ₯°

    13. Liz Devine on

      Hi guys another enjoyable video, some down pours of rain in bonny scotland, brilliant to do somewhere different in life not just sticking to what we have been told and conditioned to do more power to the pair of ye, love the vlogs ❀❀❀❀.

    21. bettina tucker on

      Brilliant vlog. So loving your excitement of all the views and everything you’re saying in Scotland.
      But I was in tears with keely when she was seeing the gorgeous dolphins, I could’ve given her a cuddle.
      Take care both of you and stay safe xx

    26. Packing Our Trunks on

      Another wonderful film guys. You managed to avoid us somehow! We ADORED Scotland and will be back, you guys should be employed to do their publicity!! We're EXCITED to see your final Scotland adventures (we missed you at Loch Ness & Ben Nevis too!) and to see whether your big plans work out. We think we've guessed……

      As ever, love you guys ❀

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