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American YouTube family settle in Scottish countryside after ditching US mansion

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American YouTube family settle in Scottish countryside after ditching US mansion

An American YouTube family with a following of over four million swapped their opulent US lifestyle for a fresh start in Scotland’s stunning countryside.

The eight-strong Bennett family, better known as The Ohana Adventure on their popular YouTube channel, traded in their expansive desert mansion, complete with a swimming pool, for a charming, rustic Scottish cottage that is older than the United States.




Documenting their move from the States, the family landed in Edinburgh last April with a whopping 23 bags, before setting off for an idyllic, undisclosed rural location, Edinburgh Live reports.

Rachel, 41, and her husband Jase, 44, are originally from Hawaii and launched their channel in December 2015, by which time all six of their kids had been born. They moved several times before settling in a luxurious Utah residence in 2021.

As Mormons who’ve enjoyed various international trips, they sought a destination where they could engage in charity work and make a meaningful impact. And, after selling most of their possessions, they made the move to Scotland.

The family – which includes Shae, 17; Wyatt, 15; Evee, 14; and Cora, 11 – found the chilly climate and the unfamiliar concept of oil heating a challenge when they first moved, but have now settled into life in Scotland.

Rachel said: “It’s so crazy. One conversation led to us moving halfway across the world. [It was] so hard saying goodbye to our home and starting a new life in another country. But we’re thrilled to be on a new adventure.”

Although the family love their stunning new location, Jase admitted there were some new issues to grapple with early on. He said: “One of a few things we need to get used to is oil heating. We had never heard of this before and woke up freezing [one] morning.

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