Tom Knight, John Dunn and JSM told us to go to Orkney, so we did! Viewers' Choice Episode One :)

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2 жыл бұрын

We had a few days off together and put out the question on the KZfaq Community page for ideas of where to go and boy did some incredible suggestions come back! I get the feeling we'll be working through that list forever, but here is episode one :) Many thanks to Tom, John and JSM for the inspiration.
Alicja has never been to Orkney before and I've only been there briefly. We made our choice at the last minute and to be honest more than anything we were following the weather - typically for when you put in for time off work the dark clouds appear, but we did alright!
Please bear in mind, this video was filmed during our holiday, so we weren't really focussed too much on a narrative, so it's more just clips of our time there, but of course I hope you still enjoy what I've been able to pull together in the edit. If nothing else it'll give you an impression of this wonderful group of islands off the northern tip of the mainland.
We travelled by ferry via Northlink's Scrabster - Stromness route. This was the cheapest option for going with the van (which is also our accommodation), but did involve a longggg drive to get to the top of the mainland first! There is a ferry from Aberdeen too, but we couldn't afford it. This ferry journey was around £200 return including van, so that was our only big expense to make the trip.
Music features a little more on this video that I would like, but unfortunately that was down to the fierce wind blowing almost constantly over the islands!
Enjoy the video.
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a travel reviewer and post my trip reports here on KZfaq. I pay for my own travel and produce my own videos. If you have any questions about my journeys or travel advice in general, please drop me a comment - I do read every single one. I’d also love to hear any recommendations you may have for future content, or why not challenge me to try something a little out of the ordinary! If you are looking to collaborate on any type of project, I’d love to hear from you - email me your ideas and hopefully we can work together in the future.
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@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Hi folks, this is a bit of a different format today. Windy weather and the fact it was more holiday than filming trip left me little to work with editing the video, but this is what I managed to pull together from my dodgy clips, I really hope you still enjoy it! You deserved a video of some sort this week so this is it :D

@rosspeebles1089 2 жыл бұрын

You should head up to Shetland next, it is lovely weather at the moment

@simtherapy9533 2 жыл бұрын

Steve your videos are a joy to watch, thank you for the upload!

@garycaldwell7133 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Steve, you really stepped up the editing with this video and it was fantastic. Best yet my friend 👍

@mstrdiver 2 жыл бұрын

Postcards being dropped in the post at 17:42, very much a dying art form and I love sending and getting them from friends while they are traveling. It let's me know they thought enough to actually write a note while they are away and purchased a stamp to send me something. It is so much more personal than a text! A very classy act you two. Send me one in the Colonies next! ;-)

@odetbeauvoisin 2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully done; and thank you both.

@TheMcmunro 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I've currently going through a really tough patch in my life and Your videos are a real pick me up. This video however has blown me away! Great stuff.

@Charlienmeg 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it gets better for you 😊

@D_B_Cooper 2 жыл бұрын

I send you good wishes!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the videos help in a very small way, but more importantly, I send you my best wishes and hope you get through it soon!

@TheMcmunro 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Thanks Steve, it's been a torrid 12 months. Honestly, I love your videos, they have such a calming tone and you guys really do visit some beautiful locations. Keep up the good work.

@jeanward7640 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you are going through a tough time. Just say to yourself “ this too will pass)” I don’t know how old you are, but when I am feeling down I watch KZfaq , “ good old british childhood” and “ yesteryears” . They remind us of all the good times we had as a child . It helped me, because I lost my dear husband 🌹🇨🇦

@jonsmith8582 2 жыл бұрын

An honesty box with a card machine , that's just nuts !

@cryptoguruguy8965 2 жыл бұрын

well its not free

@volvot5boy 2 жыл бұрын

I’m on Harris and we’ve found one you just scan and pa by PayPal 👍

@RebMordechaiReviews Жыл бұрын

@@volvot5boy Mark, just the person I want to talk to. You live on Harris? Is there anyway I can get to Harris distillery from Isle of Skye and back again the same day in October? I looked at the Ferry Winter timetable from last year and there doesn't seem to be any ferries going there from Skye and back on the same day. Is this true? Are there other ferries I could take back to the mainland?

@volvot5boy Жыл бұрын

@@RebMordechaiReviews sorry I don’t live on Harris. The only way would be from Uig on Skye to Tarbert on Harris.

@RebMordechaiReviews Жыл бұрын

@@volvot5boy There doesn't seem to be a ferry going to Harris and coming back on the same day.

@juliegair5181 11 ай бұрын

The honesty box made me proud to be a Scot. I've always believed that Scots have the strongest moral fibre and find myself constantly surprised and disappointed by the lack of such in others. Scotland forever

@rojomostrat 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. I am a retired tour coach driver and my favourite tours were to Orkney and Shetland. This video brought back many memories.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a pleasure it must've been to bring these wonderful islands to so many people! All the best to you John :)

@normancain6495 2 жыл бұрын

Vacations in the UK as a kid, the sound of summer was windshield wipers. Thanks for this tour, a real pleasure to see Orkney.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Norman, thanks!

@robbojax2025 2 жыл бұрын

These walks are so much better than documentaries, We have your personal stamp and humour. Looking forward to the next one.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that, thanks! They can be tricky to film and edit, so comments like this make all the difference :)

@arronblack67 2 жыл бұрын

Although the weather was a bit “dreich” I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, why would u want to holiday anywhere but Scotland! Been looking forward to the new video Steve! Class as always 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Totally Arron! We are hardy folk, we can handle any weather with a smile :)

@mstrdiver 2 жыл бұрын

Ach às deidh an uisge thig an èadhar air a nighe gu breagha.

@xvsupremacy7190 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, was that Gretna Retail Park perchance ?

@suebrown436 2 жыл бұрын

That was fabulous Steve! I've never seen so much of Orkney before, and weren't you lucky with the weather? The beaches and the cliff formations were stunning. Thank you for taking us on a great trip!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Sue thanks so much for coming along on our adventure, it was magical! Our search area for a place to live has just expanded :)

@kevjaffray 2 жыл бұрын

What a stunning place and despite your comment, you've managed to capture the beautyof the place, in all its glory. Love your travel vlogs 💛

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev, yeah I was nervous about putting this one out because it was a struggle to make :) So really appreciate the comment!

@martiwilliams4592 Ай бұрын

Always wanted to visit Orkney. Thanks to you both for taking us along!

@graemewilliams3212 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, absolutely loved that. What a place! Fun fact: 10-15 years ago on Top Gear, Hammond and May posted a letter on the Scilly Isles just off Cornwall addressed to your dream house in Orkney. Their challenge was to drive up there before the letter does. :)

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

No way! I need to try track down that video - I had no idea Zanzibar was famous :)

@graemewilliams3212 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh If you're on BBC iPlayer, it's on there. Top Gear, Series 13, Episode 4. :)

@hjones451 11 ай бұрын

One of those places that you don't want to leave?

@dorsettyke 2 жыл бұрын

Who wouldn't want to be a member of the Twatt church! 🙂 Another lovely video, thanks.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

YES! Imagine it! I'd be there singing every Sunday :)

@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS Ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful. Brought back FEW MEMORIES TO ME. Thank you

@janelow4530 6 ай бұрын

Ok so you convinced us… we’ll be visiting Orkneys in 2024 😁 can’t wait! 😊

@BarneyLeith Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video! I don't know why have missed this until now. It's many years since I was in Orkney. My wife and I (and our then one toddler) flew down from Shetland one time for a weekend. The weather turned bad, so the only way back was on the cargo ferry (pre roll-on-roll off). They could take 12 passengers -- and our son was the 13th! We had a small cabin on this small, unstabilised boat and rolled all night from Kirkwall to Lerwick. The motion was especially bad as we crossed the Sumburgh Roost, the tide race at the south end of Shetland. Orkney and Shetland have many similarities, but also significant differences. By the way, I love the Italian chapel - and amazing work of art by the Italian prisoners of war.

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Lovely place orkneys and thanks Steve and alicja

@dannyone1565 2 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, I am watching your old video from a few years ago. I am relaxing in my bed late at night with the wife and we are fully enjoying the videos. Definitely hooked. Thank you Steve and your lovely lady too. Greetings from Milton Keynes. 🇬🇧🧡

@sanfordpress8943 Жыл бұрын

Steve and Ancja. Thank you. Brilliant

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@peterbrady6772 4 ай бұрын

Can't believe I'm only finding this awesome video now...Loved every second...We visited back in May 2022 and had glorious weather for the whole week....Living in the Isle of Man it was a bit of a jaunt first flight to gatwick then flight to Inverness, hire car stop overnight for the fantastic drive to Gills Bay for the boat to St Margarets Hope. We stayed on South Ronaldsy as our friend lives there, in fact I spotted her house as you were on the beach searching for pottery sherds......Great memories.....You are so right about the amazing roads and honesty boxes......It's another world.

@pillypoo1 2 жыл бұрын

This was just perfect ! love you guys , you have so much fun together , never stop doing what you're doing , we appreciate you both so much . Thank you .

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, thanks so much! What a lovely comment to receive! :)

@garrygreen3210 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Love the honesty box with card machine.

@kittyc3525 9 ай бұрын

An amazing journey! Thank you.

@kudzumoose3861 Жыл бұрын

Can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos! Definitely got to get to Orkney. Thank you.

@davywatt9367 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent a great way to spend lunch

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Davy!

@moderick Жыл бұрын

Steve, your videos are always great. Thank you very much.

@uncleambient 2 жыл бұрын

Love these videos Steve, thank you for doing them and keep on doing them please. It's great to see all these places that I might never go to.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them and more to come I promise! :)

@LocutorBritanico Жыл бұрын

That was a really interesting video of a unique set of isles. Thanks for sharing.

@robinmunro47 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Steve. Always look forward to seeing the next ones. Best wishes 🙂👍

@roroger2402 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a fantastic adventure the both of you had, Thanks for taking us along. Wonderful.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Roger! Thanks for coming along :)

@davidwilson1043 6 ай бұрын

Been there, loved it, i want to go back especially after this video. We sat and watched the tide come in at the bay of birsey . Magical

@ashdrive Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning

@harrybond9282 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video Lot to explore for us. Love that Honesty box.😀👌👏👏

@tsr207 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent video - full of the spirit of adventure -and fun ! Steve always tries new ideas and this is one of his best !

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much John! A tricky one to make, so this is appreciated :)

@karenmahaffey1473 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous episode! The production quality, especially the sound quality, is just outstanding. And the sites are stunningly beautiful. We are gob-smacked by this place. I know right now that before my family goes to Orkney, I must line up some really good reason for us to go home- or some of us might never leave it. Many thanks, brave guides! Stay safe and well so you can keep going for us!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Karen! Really appreciate it (especially as this one was tricky to edit into a video from the clips I had!) Haha so true, it's a difficult place to leave but you'll leave with a million memories :)

@hollygrovejournals7491 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful island, never been but it’s definitely on my list, your videos are great Steve, thank you for taking us along❤️

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

And thanks for coming Jane! It's well worth a trip, such a unique, beautiful place :)

@michelekuhne9179 2 жыл бұрын

The scenery was, as usual, stunning! I loved the collection of sea pottery, I can picture it done up as a wall hanging or something. So much history, that was unbelievable!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michele! I'm sure Alicja will do her magic on the pottery and make something very cool :) There's SOOO much to see on Orkney, many trips back required!

@joshweinstein5345 2 жыл бұрын

What a stunningly beautiful place, and so full of history. Love all your videos - they're inspirational and funny and Orkney is now definitely on my must-get-there-someday list.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Josh! It really is a magical place :)

@Scottishheart1969 2 жыл бұрын

Steve and Alicja, I think this is one of the best vlogs you’ve put together, the music and editing was I point !! ( my favourite anyway!) and that’s saying something!! Keep it up guys !! Look forward to the next !!!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dean - really appreciate it as it was touch n go for a while, couldn't work out how to pull it all together until the last moment! :)

@brucemackenzie4952 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thank you for taking us on your trip. Beautiful music by the way.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bruce! It was a tricky one to edit, but what a place!

@andyrbush 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing place, great couple showing us around, thanks for making the video.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Andy!

@derekjohnson8859 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve and Alicja. Thanks for bringing me along on this wonderful trip to Orkney.Fabulous first class video. Can't wait for part two. Very best wishes to you both.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Derek! Next one coming very soon!

@TriciaBute 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a lovely vlog. I need to add Orkney to my bucket list ASAP. Thanks for sharing your wee holiday with us x

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

An absolute pleasure Tricia :)

@christhacker9450 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, thanks so much for sharing a beautiful part (one of so many!) part of your country.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along Chris!

@annettepocock8058 2 жыл бұрын

Brought back wonderful memories of our visit to Orkney in 2019, what a great Viewers choice.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

So glad Annette! Thank you!

@markharris6507 2 жыл бұрын

Simply stunningly beautiful and yet another awesome video Steve 👏👏👏👏

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mark 😀

@frankparsons1629 6 ай бұрын

Once again a great video, to a place I've never been to and due to my age will never see, thank you so very much.

@waltergray7722 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wonderful post. It is illuminating.

@broadsword6650 2 жыл бұрын

This video is a tonic! We had planned a trip to Orkney last year but then… well, you know. You have shown us a little of what we missed and made us promise to make the trip one day. Your best video yet! Thanks. 👍

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much! I wasn't sure about the quality of this edit, so your comments are much appreciated!

@petehalford5425 Жыл бұрын

Just perfect ! I need to go back.

@Windybrae 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the fabulous videos, Steve. My hubby Graeme and I are really missing Scotland and our family there and we check the channel weekly in anticipation of one of your new adventures. Hopefully it won't be too long and we can get back and check out for ourselves the places you've been. Cheers, from a locked down Australia. All the best, Helen.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

All the best to you both! Another wee video just posted today :)

@salvatorediprima943 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant videos always been my dream to tour the islands like you do.keep up the great work

@michaelbampton7114 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I’m sold on Orkney. Will add this to my next UK trip!

@shieldaigbencher 2 жыл бұрын

Super stylish tour of Orkney. Thank you. Awesome job.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, so glad you enjoyed it! :)

@janicetaylor2025 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, what beautiful places. Priceless look on Alicja's face when she found out where she was going! lol Loved the stone walkway over the water! Our son would love practicing his photography skills there! Love all the historical information you pass on too, really helps to understand the area better. Brent recognized the Italian church right away (of course he did.....😒) and then he explained it all to me. We enjoy going on these little adventures with you two. Don't be so modest about your "clips", you're a natural at this and authentic and that's why everyone appreciates your videos. Keep up the great work and looking forward to the plane flight over the Orkneys!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much guys! Oh it's a photographer's dream up there - in ANY weather! I was so glad to have the opportunity to take Alicja there, I knew she would love it :)

@kathleenzaffore1560 5 ай бұрын

Another wow video! I love walking along with you guys. I love the ferries. I love the history and the honesty boxes and the cats and and and...! Thank you!

@jameskruse537 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Steve. Great video.It brought back the week Bertha and I spent there a goodly number of years ago. Excellent job of showing why one always wants to return.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James! A pleasure to show you some familiar places :)

@FrankC321 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Thanks for toughing it out in the strong wind. This rates at the top of all video's. The editing, music and of course that nice couple out there on a weekend trip.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Frank!

@AleRon72 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. You've inspired us to revisit Orkney.

@alasdairvincent6248 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely island. I have not been fortunate enough to visit Orkney in person. This video showed something of this island’s history and beauty. Thanks for the walk around.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

And thanks to you for coming along Alasdair! Glad to show you around a wee bit :)

@craigpswindon 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful content from you guys as always, but this trip has made me want to visit later this year. Thanks, and all the best

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

It's some place Craig! All the best getting up there :)

@cartersubaru 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched this episode. Looks like a beautiful place. Another great video Steve.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! A real fun place to visit, and plenty still to see so more trips in the future! :)

@user-qf1vx2wn2w 4 ай бұрын

Good weather for the orkneys

@neilfoster814 5 ай бұрын

Wow, what an amazing place!! That is the kind of place I would LOVE to live in, it's so beautiful.

@simonwhitlock9189 2 жыл бұрын

What staggeringly beautiful scenery I find that I am a little bit envious and even more keen to get back to the UK and explore those islands myself, thank you so much for a wonderful video, good luck and both of you stay safe and well.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

And all the best to you too Simon! Thanks for your continued support of the channel!

@paulbets2driving 2 жыл бұрын

Wooooooooooooooooooow what a place its very pretty , well done guys for recommending this place 👏

@Ballsdeepsport 2 жыл бұрын

Looks stunning. KZfaq has done so much for tourism in the UK, unearthed by the pandemic. So much to see and enjoy on our wonderful archipelago. Great video both. I look forward to watching more.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming along on our journeys :)

@whiskeycook3323 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved the brief revisit to Orkney. I spent several days 4 years ago visiting every where our guide took us to including maes Howe. Beautiful beautiful place. I remember enjoying a wee drink of whiskey looking at the brough of Birsay watching the Atlantic Ocean meld with the North Sea. Thanks for the video

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you've experienced it too, and we have plenty places still to see there for sure. But that setting at Birsay is just magical eh!?

@VVellieMan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve, really enjoyed it. Just the best first line of a British travelogue. Ever.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha only because it's true :)

@hayjen41 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for making the place I grew up look just as awesome as I know it is. Wonderful video 🙏, as are all of them. 🤜🤛❣️🙌

@steve-marsh 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@GHExploration 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place, great to see you both exploring, plus one splendidly named church 🙃👍

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes! :) Cheers!

@sueelphick9060 Жыл бұрын

WOW what a wonderful holiday you had xxxx Thanks for sharing ❤

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue :)

@doriskovalcik442 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the best yet. Thank you for sharing.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Doris! Thanks for coming along :)

@allankerr668 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome! Thank you! Its on my bucket list!😁

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Allan!

@jameslord156 2 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories of my two months in Scotland in 1984 where I used to wake up each morning and see the Isle of Hoy out my window. Always wantd to visit Scapa Flow butI had a 2 hour response time to the Navy base. Your video was a nice substitute. Look forward to County Caithness videos. Thank You Steve.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James! Ohhh that's a restricting response time and it would be just typical to get caught out if you tried it!

@ROKINKO11 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! thank you for the Orkneys. Have been there, so memories came back and I was again fighting the wind on my bike. Loved every second of being there. Cheers!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to show you some familiar sights :)

@assassinjane 2 жыл бұрын

Ahoy Pirates! Alicja is back, aye! So great video, thanks to both of you! :D Orkney looks lovely, most definitely a bucket list place! Enjoyed every wee bit of it! Scotland indeed is promising! Thanks for sharing! A personal favorite is the 'Honesty Boxes'! :) bear hugs to both of ya, Captain of the good old Blackthorne

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

The Captain needs to get herself to the Scottish Islands for sure!

@twbrandt 2 жыл бұрын

Steve and Alicja, greetings from Dearborn, Michigan, USA. This is a wonderful video! I’ve visited Scotland several times over the years, but never got to the Orkneys. They are now on the list!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Oh you really must Tom! And I've been to Dearborn - LOVED IT! I took my dad there and I bet you can guess where we went...many happy memories from wonderful Michigan!

@ChristineNorquay-ui9ml 4 ай бұрын

Hi I lived in Orkney for a long time so it was nice to see again! Love your videos.

@garycharlesworth1414 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guy's, Now that was impressive, such a beautiful Island with a mind blowing history to go with it. I love what you guy's do and please keep on making your video's, You and Alicja cheer me up no end with your antic's, looking forward to the next one! take care and stay safe...

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Gary! An absolute pleasure! And yes - WHAT A PLACE!

@foretrak 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Steve. It's a place I would have never considered visiting before but I think you've just changed my mind!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Well worth the long journey John, magical place! Shetland too though I must say!

@odettehokemeir4425 4 ай бұрын

So beautiful!

@douglashouston81 2 жыл бұрын

Steve it must only be Scotland that can still look stunning in the rain, loved that, once again thank you for sharing 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

So true - suits any weather (just as well!)

@susanwylie9890 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys...you did the trip I would have loved to have done again last year except for a worldwide pandemic!!! My family are originally from South Ronaldsay and Burray and I want to go back to this beautiful place.... but from New Zealand it’s a lot long further than a ferry ride. What’s more you uploaded this on my birthday! What a gift!!!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! (belated!) It must be amazing for you to step foot on the islands - good luck getting there soon :)

@Starman2319 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along, Steve. Great trip suggestion, and well covered.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Was a tricky one to film, but what a place!

@Starman2319 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marshYou both did a great job 👍 Have always wanted to see the Ring of Brodgar, and Skara Brae. One day. One day. And an honesty box with a card machine. Awesome! Great format. Keep it going. Do visit Lismore. It's quiet, but a lovely wee island, oft overlooked. Stay safe, both. Ian

@alanstiles650 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Fabulous scenes Steve and Alicja. Looks like you had a great time. Well done for getting some rain footage too - can't have all your viewers thinking it's always glorious weather in the Hebrides and Orkneys! 5 years since we did Lewis down to Barra (plus Skye). Got to go back again soon, or to Orkney by the looks of this vid!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, and the rain sounded lovely from our wee tent, but it passed quickly! We are so desperate to try the big loop through the Hebrides, next time we have time off together, it's happening!!!

@alanstiles650 2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh it was our honeymoon so we had about 4 weeks in all. Some of those beaches... could have been caribbean, if they'd only been about 10-15 degrees warmer!

@timmay444 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

@gerdriechers8426 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your best so far.

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

@christinehodge3608 Жыл бұрын

Good video as usual, so interesting and the walkway crossing over it ,and you only just made it in time,before the tide,

@ScottishT Жыл бұрын

Another gorgeous video.

@Momus21 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, your videos are getting better and better. I'm adding Orkney to my list of places to visit!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Philip! This was the trickiest one ever to edit!!! That list keeps getting bigger eh?

@dthomp06 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your showing us your trip to Orkney. It’s good to know you need several days to do it justice.

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Oh could easily spend a couple of weeks there, especially with the island hopping opportunities by boat and plane!

@matthewwolfe4509 2 жыл бұрын

I'm absolutely loving these. We are working on planning a trip to Scotland next spring. We explored Ireland a few years back, but Scotland is so much larger it's kind of daunting when trying to plan a first trip. Your vlogs are a huge help!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew, so happy the channel is part of your research! All the best!

@lauraautry6992 8 ай бұрын

Wow another beautiful journey with Alicja. The cats were precious and I love the Honesty box. I have noticed those in other videos of yours. So much fun 🤗🤗

@steve-marsh 8 ай бұрын

Editing a couple of videos with Alicja right now :)

@docjeano734 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you both. Very well done. WE are heading to Orkney on 25th September and cannot wait. Your videos keep me entertained and informed!!!! Ready to go!!!

@steve-marsh 2 жыл бұрын

Oh we might just have to join you! Have a wonderful time :)

@docjeano734 2 жыл бұрын

We did make it to Orkney in September. Loved it. Fascinating. We are going back to Orkney and Shetland in April/May. Thanks Steve. You keep me going through the long winter.

@clareclark6535 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoying this.

@Andy-sj2dv Жыл бұрын

Superb!

@allanwilliment1029 11 ай бұрын

Steve 😊 So glad I came across this video. I have never been to the Orkney Islands, they look stunning! (maybe one day, I'll find my way there) but I think I mentioned not long ago that I had been to the Shetland Islands. A highlight of that trip (in 2018) was a trip down to Sumburgh, from the port town of Lerwick. At Sumburgh I enjoyed a pleasant stroll to the lighthouse, at the southern tip of the Shetlands, where there was also a lovely little cafe looking out to sea, and I had a very nice scone and coffee.