We go through the ordeal of hiking to the cottage with the biggest piece of furniture yet! Katie demonstrates how to re-bind a vintage book in goatskin leather, then shows how to collect and use Usnea (also known as Old Man's Beard Lichen)! Katie leaves the island for a visit to the mainland.

Welcome to The Scottish Isle. A 'fly-on-the-wall' channel where we share the captivating world of our life on this private island in the Hebrides. Our channel is your window to the rich treasures of this unique way of life, showcasing Scotland's beauty, local traditions, and the enchanting, old-fashioned lifestyle we embrace. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the stories and wonders that shape our island life, from breath-taking landscapes to cherished traditions; the renovation of a 300-year-old cottage, and the restoration of antiques. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Let's embark on this remarkable adventure together!
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Background music:
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01: 'Sí Bheag Sí Mhor' - attributed to Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738). Performed by Lily Neill on harp. Reproduced with her kind permission.

The original performance can be found here:    • Sí Bheag Sí Mhor - Lily Neill  

02: 'Zöld az erdő and Araber Tanze Medley'. Performed by Lily Neill on harp. Reproduced with her kind permission.

The original performance can be found here:    • Zöld az erdő  and Araber Tanze Medley...  

03: 'Auld Lang Syne (1787 version)'. Performed by Lily Neill on harp. Reproduced with her kind permission.

The original performance can be found here:    • Auld Lang Syne (1787 version) - Lily ...  

04: 'Sí Bheag Sí Mhor' - attributed to Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738). Performed by Lily Neill on harp. Reproduced with her kind permission.

The original performance can be found here:    • Sí Bheag Sí Mhor - Lily Neill  

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Please support all of the talented musicians who kindly give their music to be featured in 'The Scottish Isle':
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Reidun Schlesinger's YouTube channel can be found here:

   / @reidun_schlesinger  

Reidun Schlesinger's website can be found here: https://harpmusic.ie/

Reidun Schlesinger's Facebook page can be found here:

  / harpmusic.ie  
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Lily Neill's YouTube channel can be found here:

   / @lilyneill8169  

Lily Neill's website can be found here: https://www.lilyneill.com/index.html

Lily Neill's Facebook page can be found here:

  / lilyneillmusic  
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Maija Lindaas' YouTube channel can be found here:

   / @maijalindaas1454  

Maija Lindaas Turlough O' Carolan performances can be found here (reproduced with the kind permission of Land O' Lakes Arts (LOLA)):

   • Turlough O' Carolan  

Maija Lindaas website can be found here:

https://www.lessonface.com/instructor...

Land O' Lakes Arts' website can be found here:

https://lolaartswi.com/
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