Vlogs

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

140 years of sewage straight into the garden — and we only just found out. No soakaway. Just an ancient septic tank and raw waste soaking into the Highland soil. So we fixed it… the hard way. Subscribe for weekly vlogs — DIY, croft chaos, dogs, bees, and big holes: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/foxesafloat . In this episode: We tackle a rural DIY sewage soakaway installation — completely by hand, with no digger, and a lot of questionable decision-making. Shaun digs like a hero w

A predator killed our last flock of chickens, but this time, we’re prepared. In today’s vlog, we make our final improvements to our chicken coop and run ready for our 20 new hens. We'll take you with us to pick them up, show you how we clip their wings for safety and introduce them to their brand-new predator-proof home here on the Croft. We’ve reinforced the coop, upgraded the run, and taken extra precautions after losing our last flock to a pine marten. This video is all ab

We’re BACK by the canals – and it feels like home all over again! After two years of living aboard Silver Fox, our beloved narrowboat, we’ve made a special trip to Liverpool to revisit the workshops, catch up with old friends, and see the latest in narrowboat life. But here’s the big question: Are we ready to return to the water? Could we live on a narrowboat again, or has our life in the stunning Highlands stolen our hearts for good? This video is all about reflecting on our

Two Old Queens vs. DIY – Back Pain, a BIG Fall & Chicken Chaos! Join us in this hilarious and chaotic DIY adventure as we take on upgrading our chicken run! In this video, you'll see two old queens (yes, that's us!) attempt to tackle a big project – new sand, fresh pallets, and a motorised wheelbarrow. But things don’t go quite as planned... from back pain to a BIG fall and plenty of chicken chaos, it’s a DIY experience like no other! Watch as we battle through our aches and

Embarking on the Caledonian Sleeper train from Inverness to London Euston was meant to be a memorable anniversary journey. However, our experience was marred by unexpected challenges, from last-minute cabin changes to claustrophobic accommodations, closed lounges, and missing menus. In this video, we share our candid review, highlighting the difference between promotional promises and our reality. Join us as we delve into the highs and lows of this overnight adventure, offeri

We’re getting ready for new chickens! But what was supposed to be a simple coop clean-up turned into total chaos—and Shaun took the hit! Meanwhile, Colin is checking in on the bees for the first time since last autumn… but have they survived the harsh Highland winter? This vlog has it all—beekeeping, crofting, chicken coop cleaning, and an unexpected soaking! If you love rural life, beekeeping, or just watching Shaun get unexpectedly drenched, you’re in for a treat!