Getting closer to the Heavens - a perfect way to say goodbye

What a wonderful tribute to your Mum Murray.

Lovely tribute to your mum. My num died in Ayrshire hospice and we were all around her when she passed away. We looked at photographs with her and ones of me in Arran looking through my binoculars. She said to my wife that her loving memory of her boy was with his binoculars on his chest and his rucksack on his back. When her will was settled the first thing I bought myself was a new pair of binoculars and a new rucksack. I wear them on every walk and remember her on every hill.

My Mam died very suddenly last year, in October me and my wife went to Barra and walked up Heaval. As I neared the summit I became emotional as I felt closer to her. Irrational I know as some of the roads we drove to get to Oban were probably higher. Wish I had a letter then to read from her but sadly she died very suddenly with no prior illness. All I have is lots of love and many good memories.

Hello Murray, I'm sorry to hear of your mum's passing. My father took his own life 3 yrs ago this June, while I was doing the Cateran Yomp. The following year I scattered his ashes on top of the Spittal of Glenshee as I was going round the Yomp again. Its good your mum wrote that wee letter and said goodbye. Death is part of life, but it's not easy saying those goodbyes. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful tribute to your mum ❤

I’ve just sat for the last 2 hours going through all the amazing responses to this vlog (and I’ll admit it’s been very emotional). I usually try and respond to all comments but am struggling this week due to the massive response to this vid. When I was up on the mountain I wasn’t sure about whether I was going to add the letter to my vlog but I shot a few quick videos – just in case I wanted to add it, and to be honest , right up until the final edit I was still unsure as to whether to add his bit. I wasn’t sure if people really wanted to know about this and were more keen to see the magnificent Scottish scenery as opposed to me whittling on some more. However having seen the amazing response to this video I am so glad I left it in. It’s been emotional reading through these comments today (I’ve been bubbling away for most of the morning! ) but I am glad that I have been able to share this with you and that you have been able to confirm and share some of your similar losses through this. For myself the mountains have provided many things throughout my life and this was another occasion where they have given so much to me. Not a spiritual person, this adventure (especially the following morning) is probably the closest connection I have felt . A massive thankyou to all who have watched and commented on this video and to those who are going through or have gone through similar situations, my thoughts are with you… Take Care MurrayDay 2 and a massive heart appeared in the sky - never had this beofre or since ....Vlog - https://youtu.be/MTPXvXoN1uU

The second time iv watched this reading the letter must have been the most emotional experience of your life … A great mountain range and a very challenging hike upto it a day/night that you will never forget enjoy your memories mums are so special ❤️

Can I just say what a great way to honour your mum. I rarely comment on YouTube but I felt a need to on this video. I've been watching your channel for a while and decided to go back and watch some older videos, glad I did! All the best.

Dear Murray.. You're an exceptional human being. It's who your mom made you and raised you. It comes through in every video. I look forward to each of those videos. They bring me peace and joy. Be well. Be who your mom wanted you to be and pass it on to your children. Liv in Ontario

Wow. Murray. Award worthy film making. Very beautiful and very powerful. A truly fitting way to say goodbye to your mum. My mum passed in December so this video hit home with me ❤

Blimey, I don't know what to say. So emotional, so beautiful , it moved me to tears.

Genuinely just balled my eyes out watching this. Such a genuine touching tribute. I salute you sir.

Wow, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing

Been trawling through crap all night on Youtube then find this gem of a film. Absolutley superb mate. What a way to remember someone special. Thanks for the share.

Murry so sorry you lost your dear mum your video was so moving a beautiful tribute to the person you loved so much and what a spot to read your letter no better place you could have chosen God bless your mum

I'm so glad you shared. Nature and our reaction to it doesn't exist in a vacuum. It is emblematic of so much. Thank you.

lost my mum 31/12/2017. I've been needing to cry and tears are rolling. thankyou for sharing

What a beautiful and serene place and time to read the last words of your Mother to you Murray. What a lovely loving thing to do for her Son. Mountains are the only living things strong and silent enough to hold the emotions of such a poignant goodbye, I hope you felt held by the mighty shoulders of the mountain that night. Thank you to your wonderful Mother Murray for bringing such a lovely soul as yourself into this world and gracing us all with your dreams and adventures. With the deepest respect. Alaya Norfolk.

I’m actually lost for words but felt I had to comment - this video was so beautiful. I hope the letter brought you peace & comfort during this difficult time. Thank you for sharing this private moment in an incredible way.

Your Mum would have loved that tribute.... thanks for sharing.😊