Vlogs

We took to the waves in Inverness on a high-speed RIB boat called ‘Mischief’ and what started as a dolphin-watching trip on the Moray Firth turned into something far more emotional. After years away from the water, and our amazing narrowboat life, this wild adventure brought back memories, longings, and a deep sense of connection to the Highlands' lochs and coastline. We weren’t expecting it to hit us quite like this…

Watch as thousands of honey bees swarm into a nuc box, following their queen in one of nature’s most incredible displays of instinct and loyalty! In this one-minute video, you'll see exactly how a bee swarm finds and follows their queen. A stunning moment for any beekeeper or nature lover. Whether you're a beginner beekeeper, a wildlife enthusiast, or just fascinated by how bee colonies work, this footage captures the magic of a swarm moving into a new hive.

We shared our idea of investing in a holiday pod for our Highland croft, or buying a boat to rent out on the Caledonian Canal, and wow... the internet had opinions. In this video, we respond to some of the wildest comments, harshest criticisms, and biggest assumptions from our last episode.

We're thinking of adding a holiday pod to our croft… but is it a brilliant idea or a big mistake? In this honest and unscripted vlog, we explore what it would really mean to start a holiday pod business from scratch in the Scottish Highlands. As total beginners to hospitality, we visit friends who already run successful glamping pods on their land. We stay overnight, experience the pod lifestyle for ourselves, and get the inside scoop on what it takes to choose, site, and run

Trolls, Hate Comments, and Online Abuse. Here’s How We Responded 💬 We’ve been accused of being miserable, attention-seeking, boring, childish, and even beggars. In this light-hearted video, we’re tackling some of the worst hate comments we’ve received, from trolling to lies, with honesty, humour, and a smile. Foxes Afloat has always been about being real, whether we’re sharing our journey from narrowboat life to a remote Scottish croft, opening up about health issues, or jus

SOMETHING’S BACK and it’s trying to break into our chicken enclosure. After our entire flock was tragically wiped out by a pine marten, we rebuilt the coop, strengthened the security, and brought home 20 new chickens. But now, just weeks later, we’ve found TWO suspicious holes in the run on two separate nights. Is the pine marten back? Or are the badgers nearby to blame? In this video, we investigate the predator’s return, inspect the damage, and share how we’re updating our