We went to the Isle of Skye when I was a child when the roads had passing paces. My father was standing by a car somebody had left in the passing place. A lady drove passed in her car stopped and ranted and raved at my father for leaving his car there. She went on for ages. My father calmly let her finish and then said’thank you for that but it’s not my car”
When my dear late husband toured to the Hebredise in the 1990’s in a lovely Jaguar XJ8 the roads were completely untouched. A little to the right or left & a wheel would have fallen off the edge. We went to the island of Scalpy & a chap had to start up his boat up again in the inky darkness to take us travellers back to Tarbet. The sand was so beautiful & fine it would have gone into an egg timer. We travelled on to Lewis on Calmac from Stornaway to Ullapool. Oh I dream to go back. It would be easier for me now that the roads are so good. My dear Victor is gone 6 years last April -- Parkinson’s. Lovely memories Steve. ❤
I've always longed to visit these islands but thanks to your amazing efforts and excellent video's I don't feel so sad that I might not be able. Keep up the good work!❤
Your weather comments reminded me of when I asked a mate From Scotland I worked with with at BP, if the weather in Scotland was really as miserable as claimed, and he said: "Ah, don't believe it, the weather's always good in Scotland, Good 'n rainy, Good 'n snowy', Good and cold, Good n' windy, Good n' foggy, Good n' icy, Good n' dusty. In fact, the weather in Scotland is so good, it's the only place where you can can be standin' knee-deep in mud, in the pouring rain and have dust blowing in your face!"
@@steve-marsh I left out a bit, we were working in Alaska in miserable conditions and I was curious if Scotland weather could be as miserable as Alaska. At 19:18 the walk around St. Clements Church was mesmerizing, and was just as many a gray and green day in Alaska. And talk about stories, Imagine what those stones could tell. I wonder how much unrecorded history remains with the locals?
I preferred South Harris. There is a Harris Tweed shop in Tarbet just behind the brewery. In the summer the camper vans and tourist busses descend on the islands and cause all kinds of traffic caos. People seem to loose their reading skills too and park in passing places! The St Kilda ferries are run by the Engebritsen family, originally from Norway. One of their grandsons runs a farm called the Maccauly farm on Lewis and people with learning disabilities can work there. North Harris and South Harris are both owned by trusts set up by people living there. Absolutely loved our time there!
You always make me smile. Thank you for showing us lovely Harris. It was otherworldly and the beaches are more beautiful than the ones we have here in Florida. Hands down!
Boy when it rains in Scotland that is RAIN! Am so appreciative of being able to see these magnificent islands through your marvellous vids. Who cares about the weather, always beautiful!🇨🇦
So many memories of Harris...skinny dipping after a hot hill climb, midge at Horgabost camping and a wedding in St Clements church. Think one of these tv repair programmes should come up and sort that bus out!
Another beautiful video Steve. Countryside similar to Connemara in Western Ireland so remote . Hope you made it to StKilda cant wait for the next one. You always make my weekend.
This video not only made me miss my time on Harris, it showed me how much I have left to explore! The wanderlust is now strong to get back to Scotland, and Lewis and Harris! Thanks again for a great video, Steve!
„Berneray - never heard of it“. I travelled the Outer Hebrides by public transport (bus & ferry) in 2010 and since there‘s no such on Sundays, I chose to be stuck on Berneray because you can easily walk around the whole island in a day. What a lovely little island that is! ❤ Thank you for another great video, Steve. Brings back memories and makes me want to go to the Western Isles again.
We were on Berneray in a hostel in 1999. Memorable place and some memorable people. We followed a little map the hostel had and it led us unfortunately to a private residence. The lady came out waving her hands and yelling. We apologized and when she found we were Americans she told us her brother lived in Chicago and we had a lovely chat.
@@scotlandfan79 Yes it was. I also remember a tour bus unloading in the field. The curious occupants walked over to observe us shaking out sleeping bags, carrying firewood and drinking Tennents. :)
Fanastic video. You never disappoint. The beach at Luskentyre isn't bad - but you should see the ones on Berneray - which is where the ferry goes to from Leverburgh!! Definitely worth going. The west beach on Berneray is the best on the western isles!
@@steve-marsh And when you arrive in Berneray there's a causeway to North Uist which is even more out of this world. North Uist and most islands to the south are connected by causeways. The newest one takes you from South Uist to Eriskay where another ferry takes you to Barra and Vatersay. But that's for another video series. BTw great video as always 😄
What a beautiful island! These honest boxes would not last one hour in Florida where I lived most of my life, all the goods along with the money would be gone! Thank goodness I left and live in Austria since my wife passed away. Scotland is on my bucket list, thanks for taking us along.
Who needs St Kilda with views like that on Harris?😉That was just spectacular mate👌even when the weather changed it was still glorious and this is why I love our country so much👍Good luck with St Kilda Steve🤞I'm sure Lewis will be just as amazing👍
That island looks absolutely incredible. Hopefully the St. Kilda trip didn't get cancelled the next day, but if it did, I guess future Steve will have to drag himself all the way back here, and be forced to see this incredible scenery once more in hopes of being able to see St. Kilda
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. A wonderful trip down memory lane. One of my absolute favorite places I've had the privilege and pleasure to explore in this lifetime.
What a wonderful place to see, the mountains, beaches and land scape where marvellous and the sheep added their own ambience. Thank you so much for yet again bringing us a stunning video and I do hope you get to St Kilda, till next time stay safe and well, cheers.
Spent many a day driving those roads visiting Harris and Lewis. Mys sister had a tiny cottage on Lewis. It's breathtaking. Like landing on another planet. The beaches of Harris, the Callanish Stones, the almost lunar landscape. Just an amazing place.
I wanted to shout, the Harris Tweed shop is just before the Distillery, around the corner from your hotel. If you get another chance the ferry from Leverburgh to Berneray on the Uists is an 1.15 hr and a stunning ferry ride
once spent Christmas on Harris, probably one of the best adult Christmas's of my life... it was one of those days when the radiant arches of quintuple rainbows rise out of the stark somberness of the hills... when white wisps of unfallen rain dance, like ancient fairies in the blackness of the stormy sky, even as the low sun lights the grasses into golden fire truly, the weather was both awesome and spectacular... as was the all-night Ceilidh at the old church... and the Monkfish luncheon we had... also, a lot of fascinating pre-history in that area, for example, Ardinashaig has traces of continuous settlement for more than 5000 years
There's enough lose stones knocking about there to build your house! That's it, I'll pack me bags and go there, find myself a free patch and get to work! 🤗 Absolutely lovely spots there! 🤩
Hi Steve. A year ago my wife and I made a return visit to Harris and Lewis. Without doubt the most beautiful of the Scottish Isles. So enjoyable to explore by car and foot. Every turn blows you away with the scenery. Both astonishingly beautiful islands. Thank you for rekindling many happy memories. 👏👏👍😎
Find myself watching your latest video Steve sat here going WOW , oh my and yes I gotta go there that beach is truly beautiful that place IS heaven! Thanks mate
I was at Harris few weeks ago and it's amazing how quickly the weather goes from one extreme to another. Van camped at Horgabost and Nisabost and it's just paradise 👌
I was very lucky, managing to get to St Kilda on my first attempt though the scheduled day was put back 24 hours. St Kilda is a magnificent, magical and mystic place which I found absolutely atmospheric and also quite emotional to be there as it had been on my "Bucket list" for over 10 years. With the first day lost, like you, we took advantage and toured both Harris & Lewis, returning to Lewis a few days later for our ferry from Stornoway (we arrived at Harris , like you, from Uig on Skye to Tarbet) and stayed at the Old Schoolhouse at the south of Harris. A magnificent trip. The guest House owners told me that they had a guest who took 8 attempts before she finally managed to get to St Kilda ! St Kilda probably is not for everyone but it certainly was for me, I loved every second there.
Steve, thank you so much for the Harris video. My sisters and myself had our early years here in the 50s with nan and grandad. Bit of a shock seeing proper roads. It were nowt but a wooden bridge linking Harris to Lewis. We were in a tiny crofters cottage, very cramped. The beaches haven't changed! We know how the weather changes fast. Keep up the good work. One thing always makes me smile. Honesty boxes. I couldn't imagine those in our cities! We live in Norwich, Norfolk. So miss my homeland but i like the trips when we visit. Your sense of humour! 😅
It’s a shame you didn’t get to Hirta (St Kilda). When I was in the Army I went to the Island twice. Once in 1967 for 6weeks and the second visit was in 1972 for 10 weeks. I fell in love with the island. The views, the wild life but most of all the peace. For me it was heaven. 26:15
Hi Steve, I was rewatching the race you had with Scott (Planes, Trains, Everything) and had an idea for another challenge you could both do. I know you’ve put in your vid descriptions in the past you like to hear suggestions so thought I’d drop you a message: Challenge: Starting somewhere central in the UK with good transport links, ie Leeds, one of you must head to the North coast of the UK whilst the other heads to the South Coast. Once there, swap (ie head from North coast to South coast) before returning to the starting point. Rules: You can use any form of overland transport but cannot fly. You can visit any part of the coast or town so long as it’s the North/South coast of the UK You can take any route. Points: Points are awarded for: Finishing first, Spending the least. Using the most unique forms of transport (ie train, bus, coach, subway, taxi, bike) Collecting certain items and completing certain challenges along the way (to be determined). Would love to hear your thoughts as I think this would be an epic race which could include a whole variety of fun challenges. Edit: Few ideas for challenges to earn bonus points: Acquire something for free. Best item wins. Person who goes to the most Northern/Southern location gets a bonus point. Take a photo of an old building. Oldest building wins. Acquire something Scottish in England and English in Scotland. Most creative wins.
The scenery is stunning on Harris. I cycled up the eastern road many years back. It was very up and down and wet but the warmth of the people made up for it.
Being a celt from the other end of the country, I love Scotland especially the Highlands. For my sins I never got the Harris and Lewis and the scenary as you say Steve is majestic and spectacular! Thanks for posting , for the past eighteen years I have lived in South Africa which has its places too and fantastic wildlife!.
Steve I like all of your escapades and travels but by far the Scottish ones are my big time favorites, why would you ever look for nicer more stunning places AMAZING !!!!
One side of our family came from there waY BACK A SECT OF THE MORRISONS HARRIS IS MY FAVOURITE ISLAND ANWE HAVE BEEK LUCKY ENOUGH TRAVEL ALL OVER THE WORLD !
Harris for me. The weather was beautiful for you. I sat out a terrific storm one night in The Edge Cafe , Aird Uig. The sign said `Closed - but do come in`. How amazing ! And the stone Standish Stones of Calanais are very eerie. Thanks for taking me back there.
Being from Tasmania..🇦🇺 I can't get over how barren the island is not tree inside😊. Looks a bit like Queenstown on Tassies west coast ......I enjoy your videos and keep them coming
Steve, we live in the south of England and my wife and I have travelled all over the Outer and Inner Hebrides over the years, it’s one of our favourite things to do anywhere in the world. The ferry trip from Leverburgh to Berneray is lovely as the small ferry weaves in and out of the many tiny islands on the route and you then drive onto the Uists which are different again. If you keep island hopping south you eventually reach Barra. I thoroughly recommend that you try it on another trip. For the record we loved both Harris and Lewis equally.
Aye Steve, you have shown the world some fine places, fortunately for us there are plentgy more adventures still to go. Keep enjoying your travels as much as wse do. Dougie
Steve, what I love most about your videos is that it seems like we're really on the trip with you. You're not just going to tourist places but areas that would be of interest to people that just want to see the world. Keep up the good work!
Steve I lived on Scalpay for over 17 years. The village centre is not called Ardinashaig. That township is a few miles north of Tarbert on the Stornoway road. I was lucky to know the very old people who lived through the "old days".
We had the privilege of coming out to The Isle of Lewis and Harris last September from the USA, and had a wonderful time there. We stayed in an Airbnb in the middle of Lewis and were able to go all over the island exploring. You hit some of the spots we got to go to along the way. I have a video series I posted on my channel with our footage from the isles. We are also talking about another trip back to visit next year. I can't wait to come back and explore some more. Thanks for the videos!
Love it. I'm from Harris and Lewis. If you went to to shed around the corner when you were in Leverburgh at the ferry terminal you might have met the drummer from the Buzzcocks.
Wonderful tour Steve! All the beautiful colours of nature. Stunning. I have visited Harris and Lewis in the past and there are also spectacular beaches on Lewis. In fact, I just walked around with my mouth open in amazment most of the time, ( when I wasn't stuffing it with black pudding and seafood)! It's magical. Thank -EWE!
I liked "Welcome to North Harris. I've been watching you for about 3 weeks now and I absolutely LOVE the background of MOUNTAINS and often water in every one I've watched. Thank you!
OMG Steve love the Hebrides. I live in Hobart Tasmania, similar latitude south of the equator to Scotland. We are in the roaring 40s. Its early spring but freezing cold, currently 7 degrees with winds of 148 kms south of the island and 120 on Mount Wellington over Hobart, blow the milk out of your tea! As a Scot, you would love it here, freeze your nuts off! Love your adventures, please keep the videos coming. Regards Michael, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Didn’t realise Flixbus went there ;) Reminds me of that caravan in Father Ted. The van where the infamous “these cows are very small, but the ones out there are far away” line took place lol Great video as always mate!
I am going to record Steve saying "All the wee lochs" into a continuous loop that I can play whenever I'm in a bad mood. Impossible to listen to that line, with that Scottish brogue, without getting a smile on
We went to the Isle of Skye when I was a child when the roads had passing paces. My father was standing by a car somebody had left in the passing place. A lady drove passed in her car stopped and ranted and raved at my father for leaving his car there. She went on for ages. My father calmly let her finish and then said’thank you for that but it’s not my car”
Haha this is so funny. I bet he couldn't wait to deliver his line :D
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When my dear late husband toured to the Hebredise in the 1990’s in a lovely Jaguar XJ8 the roads were completely untouched. A little to the right or left & a wheel would have fallen off the edge. We went to the island of Scalpy & a chap had to start up his boat up again in the inky darkness to take us travellers back to Tarbet. The sand was so beautiful & fine it would have gone into an egg timer. We travelled on to Lewis on Calmac from Stornaway to Ullapool. Oh I dream to go back. It would be easier for me now that the roads are so good. My dear Victor is gone 6 years last April --
Parkinson’s. Lovely memories Steve. ❤
I've always longed to visit these islands but thanks to your amazing efforts and excellent video's I don't feel so sad that I might not be able. Keep up the good work!❤
Laura McLaughlin, I live in Norwich and have a car. It would be a dream come true for us to meet up and drive the trip together.
Your weather comments reminded me of when I asked a mate From Scotland I worked with with at BP, if the weather in Scotland was really as miserable as claimed, and he said: "Ah, don't believe it, the weather's always good in Scotland, Good 'n rainy, Good 'n snowy', Good and cold, Good n' windy, Good n' foggy, Good n' icy, Good n' dusty. In fact, the weather in Scotland is so good, it's the only place where you can can be standin' knee-deep in mud, in the pouring rain and have dust blowing in your face!"
Haha brilliant!
@@steve-marsh I left out a bit, we were working in Alaska in miserable conditions and I was curious if Scotland weather could be as miserable as Alaska. At 19:18 the walk around St. Clements Church was mesmerizing, and was just as many a gray and green day in Alaska. And talk about stories, Imagine what those stones could tell. I wonder how much unrecorded history remains with the locals?
How do you know it's summer in Scotland? The rain is warmer.... and this is quite true :) Tho' today, it's lovely and clear and around 20c
with snow getting down your shirt!
Fabulous video again Steve. Nice of you to pick up bits off beach for your lovely lady Alicia. Why did you get rid of the van Steve?
Julie
Ahhhh.... "WHERE is your mother!!?" Great wee journey! Skies, beaches, glassy water... How wonderful!
I preferred South Harris. There is a Harris Tweed shop in Tarbet just behind the brewery. In the summer the camper vans and tourist busses descend on the islands and cause all kinds of traffic caos. People seem to loose their reading skills too and park in passing places! The St Kilda ferries are run by the Engebritsen family, originally from Norway. One of their grandsons runs a farm called the Maccauly farm on Lewis and people with learning disabilities can work there. North Harris and South Harris are both owned by trusts set up by people living there. Absolutely loved our time there!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingebrigtsen_family
Always Harris! We call the rocky area " BFG land". We miss it so much, thank you for sharing!
THere are 13 places in Scotland called Tarbet or Tarbert. The name is from the Gaelic and means a narrow peninsula over which a boat could be carried.
Brilliant fact!
The Vikings always seemed to be dragging boats about the countryside. Then they invented IKEA…
And one in County Kerry Ireland
The look of joy when you reached Luskentyre beach was priceless.
That was REAL :)
Indeed, no more needed to be said.
Dear Steven! Thank you. Sheer unadulterated beauty.
You always make me smile. Thank you for showing us lovely Harris. It was otherworldly and the beaches are more beautiful than the ones we have here in Florida. Hands down!
That beach is incredible! Wow! Just WOW! 😵
Boy when it rains in Scotland that is RAIN! Am so appreciative of being able to see these magnificent islands through your marvellous vids. Who cares about the weather, always beautiful!🇨🇦
Absolutely breathtaking scenery steve Absolutely amazing. 🙂
I'll second that!
Totally blown away by the scenery you have spoilt us again Steve
What a beautiful island - thanks so much for taking us with you!
Haven't been there for years but there is far too much traffic 😂 lol
Thanks for using the delay to make this beautiful video. Unplanned filming opportunities are a gift!
It was a bit of a blow but just had to shake it off and make the most of the day :)
So many memories of Harris...skinny dipping after a hot hill climb, midge at Horgabost camping and a wedding in St Clements church. Think one of these tv repair programmes should come up and sort that bus out!
Another beautiful video Steve. Countryside similar to Connemara in Western Ireland so remote . Hope you made it to StKilda cant wait for the next one. You always make my weekend.
Connemara reminded us strongly of the Western Isles.
This video not only made me miss my time on Harris, it showed me how much I have left to explore! The wanderlust is now strong to get back to Scotland, and Lewis and Harris! Thanks again for a great video, Steve!
Gorgeous 😍 I have read all of Peter May's books his stories are all on Harris and Lewis. Loved them
„Berneray - never heard of it“. I travelled the Outer Hebrides by public transport (bus & ferry) in 2010 and since there‘s no such on Sundays, I chose to be stuck on Berneray because you can easily walk around the whole island in a day. What a lovely little island that is! ❤
Thank you for another great video, Steve. Brings back memories and makes me want to go to the Western Isles again.
We were on Berneray in a hostel in 1999. Memorable place and some memorable people. We followed a little map the hostel had and it led us unfortunately to a private residence. The lady came out waving her hands and yelling. We apologized and when she found we were Americans she told us her brother lived in Chicago and we had a lovely chat.
@@pokeyjeanne the little hostel right on the beach, run by the Gatliff trust? With the „lost place“ next door? I stayed there as well! 😊
@@scotlandfan79 Yes it was. I also remember a tour bus unloading in the field. The curious occupants walked over to observe us shaking out sleeping bags, carrying firewood and drinking Tennents. :)
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Fanastic video. You never disappoint. The beach at Luskentyre isn't bad - but you should see the ones on Berneray - which is where the ferry goes to from Leverburgh!! Definitely worth going. The west beach on Berneray is the best on the western isles!
On the list already :)
@@steve-marsh And when you arrive in Berneray there's a causeway to North Uist which is even more out of this world. North Uist and most islands to the south are connected by causeways. The newest one takes you from South Uist to Eriskay where another ferry takes you to Barra and Vatersay. But that's for another video series. BTw great video as always 😄
Wow, Heaven cannot be better 😅thanks Steve. Cheers!
What a beautiful island! These honest boxes would not last one hour in Florida where I lived most of my life, all the goods along with the money would be gone! Thank goodness I left and live in Austria since my wife passed away. Scotland is on my bucket list, thanks for taking us along.
What a stunning place Harris is and that beach breath taking
I know a couple of Motor Home owners who love this part of the world and visit at least once a year despite living in England. Just fabulous.
Who needs St Kilda with views like that on Harris?😉That was just spectacular mate👌even when the weather changed it was still glorious and this is why I love our country so much👍Good luck with St Kilda Steve🤞I'm sure Lewis will be just as amazing👍
Lovely Steve thanks mate
Scottish people can have the best humour - you remind me of my uncle
So basic and so beautiful. Thank you for the “wee” journey!
Merci Steve. You’re right the island of Harris is magnifique, I will be visiting ❤
That island looks absolutely incredible. Hopefully the St. Kilda trip didn't get cancelled the next day, but if it did, I guess future Steve will have to drag himself all the way back here, and be forced to see this incredible scenery once more in hopes of being able to see St. Kilda
It was a blow, but maybe one day!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. A wonderful trip down memory lane. One of my absolute favorite places I've had the privilege and pleasure to explore in this lifetime.
Great vlog. Showing delights of Scotland
What an amazing island. That beach is fab.and scenery is too. I never realised how stunning the islands are
What a wonderful place to see, the mountains, beaches and land scape where marvellous and the sheep added their own ambience. Thank you so much for yet again bringing us a stunning video and I do hope you get to St Kilda, till next time stay safe and well, cheers.
Cheers Simon!
Thanks for the wee tour today. I love the stone buildings and the sheep. A proper looking fish and chips.
Reminds me of mid and North Wales with the sheep
Thank you Steve for persevering no matter what , you do make me smile
Great video...we did 11 days there in May....most stunning place I've ever been to
Spent many a day driving those roads visiting Harris and Lewis. Mys sister had a tiny cottage on Lewis. It's breathtaking. Like landing on another planet. The beaches of Harris, the Callanish Stones, the almost lunar landscape. Just an amazing place.
Spectacular scenery.
I wanted to shout, the Harris Tweed shop is just before the Distillery, around the corner from your hotel. If you get another chance the ferry from Leverburgh to Berneray on the Uists is an 1.15 hr and a stunning ferry ride
What a stunning looking place. I could taste that fantastic fresh air
once spent Christmas on Harris, probably one of the best adult Christmas's of my life...
it was one of those days when the radiant arches of quintuple rainbows rise out of the stark somberness of the hills... when white wisps of unfallen rain dance, like ancient fairies in the blackness of the stormy sky, even as the low sun lights the grasses into golden fire
truly, the weather was both awesome and spectacular... as was the all-night Ceilidh at the old church... and the Monkfish luncheon we had...
also, a lot of fascinating pre-history in that area, for example, Ardinashaig has traces of continuous settlement for more than 5000 years
Stunning! Breathtaking! Thanks so much for taking us along. Very enjoyable!!!!!!
Cheers Marti!
Recently on th Harris Beaches on a glorious warm sunny day, turquoise water, white sand, 50 mph wind! Glorious is right ☮️💜🙋♀️
Indeed “out of this world.” The sun bring out makes all the difference. Can seem a bit desolate in the rain.
Wow what stunning scenery
The Outer Hebrides really are beautiful
Great video
Thanks Diane!
Another great adventure. Thanks so much!
Stunning....the Outer Hebrides are amazing, as are the people who live there.
This is my very favorite of all your wonderful videos, Steve !
Yes, we love living here!
There's enough lose stones knocking about there to build your house! That's it, I'll pack me bags and go there, find myself a free patch and get to work! 🤗
Absolutely lovely spots there! 🤩
A nice job of making lemonaide out of the lemons the weather gave you. Harris is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.
All the Isles dotted around Scotland have there unique mystical nature , that pulls you back time and time again.
Hi Steve. A year ago my wife and I made a return visit to Harris and Lewis. Without doubt the most beautiful of the Scottish Isles. So enjoyable to explore by car and foot. Every turn blows you away with the scenery. Both astonishingly beautiful islands. Thank you for rekindling many happy memories. 👏👏👍😎
Find myself watching your latest video Steve sat here going WOW , oh my and yes I gotta go there that beach is truly beautiful that place IS heaven! Thanks mate
Eriskay is very nice, such a small island with randomly placed houses. Very pretty.
What a wonderful place Steve. Thanks for taking us along!
I was at Harris few weeks ago and it's amazing how quickly the weather goes from one extreme to another. Van camped at Horgabost and Nisabost and it's just paradise 👌
I was very lucky, managing to get to St Kilda on my first attempt though the scheduled day was put back 24 hours. St Kilda is a magnificent, magical and mystic place which I found absolutely atmospheric and also quite emotional to be there as it had been on my "Bucket list" for over 10 years. With the first day lost, like you, we took advantage and toured both Harris & Lewis, returning to Lewis a few days later for our ferry from Stornoway (we arrived at Harris , like you, from Uig on Skye to Tarbet) and stayed at the Old Schoolhouse at the south of Harris. A magnificent trip. The guest House owners told me that they had a guest who took 8 attempts before she finally managed to get to St Kilda ! St Kilda probably is not for everyone but it certainly was for me, I loved every second there.
What a beautiful place, expertly told in another great video. Now figuring how to go and see it myself!
Steve, thank you so much for the Harris video. My sisters and myself had our early years here in the 50s with nan and grandad. Bit of a shock seeing proper roads. It were nowt but a wooden bridge linking Harris to Lewis. We were in a tiny crofters cottage, very cramped. The beaches haven't changed! We know how the weather changes fast. Keep up the good work. One thing always makes me smile. Honesty boxes. I couldn't imagine those in our cities! We live in Norwich, Norfolk. So miss my homeland but i like the trips when we visit. Your sense of humour! 😅
It’s a shame you didn’t get to Hirta (St Kilda). When I was in the Army I went to the Island twice. Once in 1967 for 6weeks and the second visit was in 1972 for 10 weeks. I fell in love with the island. The views, the wild life but most of all the peace. For me it was heaven. 26:15
Hi Steve, I was rewatching the race you had with Scott (Planes, Trains, Everything) and had an idea for another challenge you could both do. I know you’ve put in your vid descriptions in the past you like to hear suggestions so thought I’d drop you a message:
Challenge:
Starting somewhere central in the UK with good transport links, ie Leeds, one of you must head to the North coast of the UK whilst the other heads to the South Coast. Once there, swap (ie head from North coast to South coast) before returning to the starting point.
Rules:
You can use any form of overland transport but cannot fly.
You can visit any part of the coast or town so long as it’s the North/South coast of the UK
You can take any route.
Points:
Points are awarded for:
Finishing first,
Spending the least.
Using the most unique forms of transport (ie train, bus, coach, subway, taxi, bike)
Collecting certain items and completing certain challenges along the way (to be determined).
Would love to hear your thoughts as I think this would be an epic race which could include a whole variety of fun challenges.
Edit:
Few ideas for challenges to earn bonus points:
Acquire something for free. Best item wins.
Person who goes to the most Northern/Southern location gets a bonus point.
Take a photo of an old building. Oldest building wins.
Acquire something Scottish in England and English in Scotland. Most creative wins.
The scenery is stunning on Harris. I cycled up the eastern road many years back. It was very up and down and wet but the warmth of the people made up for it.
What a beautiful beach and views of the sky. You can’t help but feel the spirit of the place can you?
I was blown away by it all!
Being a celt from the other end of the country, I love Scotland especially the Highlands. For my sins I never got the Harris and Lewis and the scenary as you say Steve is majestic and spectacular! Thanks for posting , for the past eighteen years I have lived in South Africa which has its places too and fantastic wildlife!.
Steve: very nice off-the-beaten-track adventure! I can remember buying a Harris Tweed sport jacket in about 1970 in Philadelphia, USA! Have fun❤
Steve I like all of your escapades and travels but by far the Scottish ones are my big time favorites, why would you ever look for nicer more stunning places AMAZING !!!!
One side of our family came from there waY BACK A SECT OF THE MORRISONS HARRIS IS MY FAVOURITE ISLAND ANWE HAVE BEEK LUCKY ENOUGH TRAVEL ALL OVER THE WORLD !
Harris for me. The weather was beautiful for you. I sat out a terrific storm one night in The Edge Cafe , Aird Uig. The sign said `Closed - but do come in`. How amazing ! And the stone Standish Stones of Calanais are very eerie. Thanks for taking me back there.
Being from Tasmania..🇦🇺 I can't get over how barren the island is not tree inside😊. Looks a bit like Queenstown on Tassies west coast ......I enjoy your videos and keep them coming
This brings back happy memories. Harris and Lewis are about the best place in Scotland. Hope you made it to Kilda!
Informative with stunning views and when I can't visit for health reasons a great watch.
This was one of my favorite Steve Marsh vids yet! What a beautiful place those Western Isles are... Looking forward to more! 👏
Hey thanks!!!
Steve, we live in the south of England and my wife and I have travelled all over the Outer and Inner Hebrides over the years, it’s one of our favourite things to do anywhere in the world. The ferry trip from Leverburgh to Berneray is lovely as the small ferry weaves in and out of the many tiny islands on the route and you then drive onto the Uists which are different again. If you keep island hopping south you eventually reach Barra. I thoroughly recommend that you try it on another trip. For the record we loved both Harris and Lewis equally.
Great video Steve glad you like the hebrides ,it is a beautiful place ,we live on Lewis ,been here for 12 years and will never leave
Beautiful beach Steve, loved the Polar bears and Penguins! Still shiverin now with the thought of it.
Aye Steve, you have shown the world some fine places, fortunately for us there are plentgy more adventures still to go. Keep enjoying your travels as much as wse do. Dougie
Awesome as always. I really enjoyed this and all of your videos. Can’t wait for your next video.
Beautiful place.amazing beach.such a heavenly place even with those clouds hovering.loved it.can t wait to see the other half.thanks Steve ❤❤.
The Harris whisky is now available and jolly good a blend of peated and non peated, great quality for a young single malt.
Even on a cloudy day Luskentyre is stunning. Harris and Lewis are gems!
Another fantastic video Steve. Please keep them coming.
Steve, what I love most about your videos is that it seems like we're really on the trip with you. You're not just going to tourist places but areas that would be of interest to people that just want to see the world. Keep up the good work!
Steve I lived on Scalpay for over 17 years. The village centre is not called Ardinashaig. That township is a few miles north of Tarbert on the Stornoway road. I was lucky to know the very old people who lived through the "old days".
We had the privilege of coming out to The Isle of Lewis and Harris last September from the USA, and had a wonderful time there. We stayed in an Airbnb in the middle of Lewis and were able to go all over the island exploring. You hit some of the spots we got to go to along the way. I have a video series I posted on my channel with our footage from the isles. We are also talking about another trip back to visit next year. I can't wait to come back and explore some more. Thanks for the videos!
Love it. I'm from Harris and Lewis. If you went to to shed around the corner when you were in Leverburgh at the ferry terminal you might have met the drummer from the Buzzcocks.
Wonderful tour Steve! All the beautiful colours of nature. Stunning. I have visited Harris and Lewis in the past and there are also spectacular beaches on Lewis. In fact, I just walked around with my mouth open in amazment most of the time, ( when I wasn't stuffing it with black pudding and seafood)! It's magical. Thank -EWE!
I liked "Welcome to North Harris. I've been watching you for about 3 weeks now and I absolutely LOVE the background of MOUNTAINS and often water in every one I've watched. Thank you!
OMG Steve love the Hebrides. I live in Hobart Tasmania, similar latitude south of the equator to Scotland. We are in the roaring 40s. Its early spring but freezing cold, currently 7 degrees with winds of 148 kms south of the island and 120 on Mount Wellington over Hobart, blow the milk out of your tea! As a Scot, you would love it here, freeze your nuts off! Love your adventures, please keep the videos coming. Regards Michael, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Harris - my favourite island - so many contrasts. The best road is the road to Rhenigidale - a magnificent view around every corner.
Didn’t realise Flixbus went there ;) Reminds me of that caravan in Father Ted. The van where the infamous “these cows are very small, but the ones out there are far away” line took place lol
Great video as always mate!
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I am going to record Steve saying "All the wee lochs" into a continuous loop that I can play whenever I'm in a bad mood.
Impossible to listen to that line, with that Scottish brogue, without getting a smile on
What a lovely video ❤ more please.
Was there May 23, it was amazing!.
Thanks for bringing it all back Steve. Luv your videos.
Thank you for taking us to another AMAZING place. So beautiful, absolutely breathtaking. Looking forward to your next one, Steve! 😊🇬🇧
Bloody Hell Steve, that thumbnail is something eye-catching
Good to hear you again, Steve. Missed your adventures. I note you're wearing more cotton - keeping your body temperature ambient.