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Stuck On The UK's Most Remote Island | St. Kilda

Ruth Aisling

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I am stuck on St. Kilda, the UK's most remote island. The St. Kilda archipelago sits in the Atlantic, about 110 miles from mainland Scotland, making it the most remote part of the British Isles.

I had planned to stay for two days and one night on this remote Scottish island, but as I prepared to leave, I discovered that my return boat hadn't turned up....

If you are interested to learn more about St. Kilda, it's UNESCO status, the evacuation of the island or about the birdlife and wildlife, make sure to watch my previous video which goes into much more detail about the island itself.

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20 Comments

@ruthaisling Creator 1 year ago Pinned

Hi everyone! I’ve noticed a few comments about me sharing my emotions in the video and a few people going as far to call me a cry baby for not wanting to sleep in a tent. 😂

I have a lot of experience camping, I’ve travelled Japan by motorbike and only camped. I’ve camped at the top of mountain summits and in many different counties where there are bears and snakes. I’m actually fine with camping! Have you also seen my video where I stay in the cave?

What I struggled with in this video was more the feeling of isolation and loneliness and the unknown of how long I would be there. A lot of travel I’ve done in my life has been with friends or part of a couple. I’m still adjusting to travelling alone. Most of the time it is great but there are also times it can feel hard, and this was one of them.

I could have cut that part out of the video, and I almost did. But it’s ok to have emotions. We are all human after all and I’d prefer to be someone who feels things and has emotions than not.

Thank you always for your support and I’m excited to share my next video which will be a world away from the isolation of St. Kilda!

P.S. I also want to share that the workmen I spoke with invited me for tea, they were very kind. Also the NTS staff made sure I was ok and had enough food. The people on the island did look out for me!

@justinleaskjl 1 year ago

Never ever apologise for showing your feelings Ruth ,we are all human and you handled this situation like a boss 😮

@sag57ditto27 1 year ago

I wish they would have let you stay in the museum. You are a strong woman. Shame on those critics.

@abinam2255 1 year ago

Kudos to your resilience. Don't be desponded by those who criticized your human emotions. They are sitting on a comfy sofa, with leg warmers and a cup of tea/coffee, not having ever experienced solitude in a tent on a lonely island with no idea of when the next boat is coming by. Carry on and Godspeed.

@ChrisSunHwa 1 year ago

Shame on anyone who criticized you for having emotions! Everyone has those moments. We wished we could have done something to help you feel better when we watched this video. ❤

@daflotsam 1 year ago

As a big guy who's done his fair share of backwoods tent camping, I know those moments of "smacked reality" of a stranded situation, and it can hit you like a ton of bricks.
Great job letting out the emotion, and then moving on to action with the tent relocation, and occupying some quality time in the store and such.
That kind of momentum gets you out of tough spots. Cheers!

@Phyllis1956 10 months ago

Don’t apologise to anyone. You’re an inspiration to us all. You done so well with your tent, I just wanted to give you a hug. You are amazing ❤

@weaponsofmassdistraction1789 1 year ago

I got stuck for 3 extra weeks at mcmurdo station in antarctica...even one day is like an eternity when youre done and ready to go

@ToasterGhost13 1 year ago

These two videos of St Kilda were amazing, I'm so glad I stumbled upon them! How DARE people call you a cry baby for having a few tears because you were stranded! That's incredibly rude and cold of them. Some people just live to be mean and nasty to others. They probably would never dare to do something like this, by themselves at that. I applaud and commend you- I would've been a bigger crybaby! Dont let those people bring you down. They've likely never done anything close to this. I absolutely enjoyed your videos and I'm glad I've found you on YouTube. You are a joy to watch! You go, girl! Proud of you!

@charleswillcock3235 1 year ago

One of my favourite quotes
There was storm which hit the Scottish islands and the interviewer on Radio 4 said, "how fast strong was the wind?"
Person on the island. “I do not know the measuring device was rated to work up to 150mph – but it has been blown away”.

@francesprice618 1 year ago

Dear Ruth, I have seen more than one grown man cry; they just typically show anger instead of tears. But you are tough! You may cry, then you go on and do what needs doing, so there is NOTHING weak about you. As a mom and a former teacher (retired), I greatly admire your intelligence, common sense, ingenuity, and especially your high integrity.
My adult daughter and I have finally caught up with watching all of your wonderful videos, and are looking forward to more, so by all means keep 'em coming! Best wishes from across the pind.

@jonathanmarkbotterell1926 1 year ago

Isolation is not pleasant. You could have cut out the part that upset you , but you didn't. This brave move, gave reality to the vlog. Bringing an honesty that we have come to love and expect from your travel experiences.
I'm sure I speak for many when I say, you just needed a big hug at that point. The line would have stretched to the Isle of Skye.
All the best our intrepid friend. Jonny😎☯️🌱

@reyjay1965 1 year ago

I am a Mum and Grandmum and I felt so bad when you were in the tent and it was raining and you started getting teary-eyed at having to stay another night. I wished that you hadn't been alone but was so impressed by how you always look to the bright side. Not ignoring the dear mouse that was there, LOL. I have familial connections to Britain that we've traced back to the 900's and although I am in Canada, I hope I'll someday get over and travel around as you have and see the fantastic countryside. Your videos are wonderful and I think you are a natural tour guide and Scottish ambassador. Cheers from Ontario Canada.

@trsintexas 1 year ago

You’re cracking me up! “It looks like they have a chef” 😂😂😂

@elizabethbloomstrom5503 1 year ago

Shame on those who called you a cry baby! I’m watching this a second time & am so angry with them! You held it together way better than I would’ve!!,,
😊 So proud of you! ❤

@LivingRiverJewelry 1 year ago

Your emotions were soooo natural. That situation was hella rough. Alone, unable to talk to your loved ones, not sure when the boat is coming back, iffy weather,and in a place you’ve never been before. Even the toughest people would feel some anxiety. You did great. Never feel ashamed for taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zones. And THANK YOU for this beautiful video:) St Kilda is fascinating and gorgeous ❤️

@sprkhwa 1 year ago

hi ruth! i’m a uni student currently doing an archaeology paper on st kilda and i just want to thank you for your 2 videos. i’ve found them super helpful for quizzing my research of the archipelago as well as giving a more recent look as to what the island looks like from a first person’s view rather than like a fully produced documentary or old black and white pictures from the 1800s.

the way you talk and narrate is so captivating and i’ve been loving your personality and video style! i’ll def be checking out more vids of yours. and adding the raw and real emotions of being wary of the unknown is smth you don’t see too often here. so thanks for that bc i would honestly feel the same! anyways, cheers and keep it up!!! <3333

@69spook 1 year ago

I bet the mouse was pleased the boat was delayed ... 🐭👍

@PhilipSpence-u6x 1 year ago

I have never seen Scotland until your channel your country is very beautiful as are you coming from 🇨🇦

@navypti 1 year ago

I've been watching a lot of Youtube vids on StKilda. Yours is without a doubt the best I've seen. You took the time to show us the "ins & outs" of island life, and in particular, explained the structures, which gave us a great understanding of life on the island. I'm definitely getting Tom Steels book to further learn about the sociaty of the Islanders. Thank you so much Ruth. Don't let the "haters" get you down. Nice to see a "Youtuber" not running to a script. Go you good thing!! Regards from NSW Australia.