Can I get round all of Scotland's 7 cities IN A DAY with ScotRail, picking up a souvenir in each?!

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  • I've created The ScotRail Challenge - are you up for giving it a go as well?
    To complete the challenge you must:
    * Visit every city in Scotland (in any order)
    * Leave the train in each city and buy a souvenir
    * Use ScotRail services only
    * Complete the challenge start to finish on the same day
    What could possibly go wrong? :) Join me on the inaugural attempt!
    I gave this one a go on Tuesday 19th April 2022. My ticket details are shown below:
    Dundee to Edinburgh 06:02/07:36 £9.30
    Edinburgh to Glasgow 08:15/09:07 £16.10
    Glasgow to Stirling 09:41/10:13 £9.10
    Stirling to Perth 11:11/11:41 £9.10
    Perth to Inverness 13:14/15:22 £13.10
    Inverness to Aberdeen 17:14/19:38 £9.80
    Aberdeen to Dundee 20:49/21:56 £9.80
    TOTAL TICKET PRICE £76.30
    Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
    'Maps' by August Wilhelmsson
    Map courtesy of Network Rail
    Hi, I’m Steve. I am a travel reviewer and post my trip reports here on UA-cam. 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 994

  • @steve-marsh
    @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +83

    Whaaaaat!? Her Majesty has just made my video look very out-of-date after little over a month! Welcome to the club Dunfermline, looks like I have some planning to do…

    • @bostonrailfan2427
      @bostonrailfan2427 2 роки тому +9

      could be worse, could have to include Elgin as well!

    • @ewancoulby8058
      @ewancoulby8058 Рік тому

      @Boston Railfan wouldn't,t mind that

    • @leahgiles7729
      @leahgiles7729 Рік тому +1

      YOU ARE CRAZY

    • @jvgreendarmok
      @jvgreendarmok Рік тому +1

      Are there any direct train services between Dundee and Dunfermline?

    • @roderickmain9697
      @roderickmain9697 Рік тому +1

      @@jvgreendarmok probably have to go to Inverkiething and change..

  • @shaunbrown1983
    @shaunbrown1983 2 роки тому +360

    Hi Steve, I was the conductor on your Stirling to Perth train who was worried you were trying to get off at Bridge of Allan! Great to have you on board and showcasing the railway. All the best. :)

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +74

      Haha no way man!!! Great to see you, although me jumping off a moving train at Bridge of Allan would have made for a much more entertaining video :) See you soon on a ScotRail train, be sure to say hi!

    • @patriciayassin2983
      @patriciayassin2983 2 роки тому +15

      Don't know how you do it Steve but you always come up with fabulous ideas and content. Another terrific fun filled scenic and informative video as always. For your final Dundee destination when you headed into Tesco I thought you were going to pick up a Dundee cake but I was wrong 🤣 marmalade was just as good 👍. Well done for completing the challenge 🙌

    • @typhoon5445
      @typhoon5445 2 роки тому +2

      Steve always professionally presented i absolutely love them …but naebodys perfect …things go wrong …the over efficient security guard That step thats been there for years but you trip over it …That slippy bit of mud waiting for you …that missed plane ..go on steve you no you want to lol 😂😂😂

    • @russmeans
      @russmeans 2 роки тому +5

      We used the trains extensively on our 2 trips. The trains and staff have always been wonderful! People don't realize how good the Scotrail system is.

    • @callumswansborough1779
      @callumswansborough1779 2 роки тому +9

      I want Steve to be a passenger on one of my trains! (Aberdeen based conductor). Boo you Shaun, boo you! 😂😉

  • @DavidPeacock1972
    @DavidPeacock1972 2 роки тому +50

    I have a confession to make. Amongst loving your videos and missing Scotland like crazy, I also tune in to listen to the music you choose. Absolutly beautiful music to acompany the videos.

    • @kelleywoods5244
      @kelleywoods5244 2 роки тому +3

      Same, Steve has great taste in music and a huge talent for matching it to his beautiful filming ❤

    • @maryconnerty9729
      @maryconnerty9729 2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely agree!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +8

      Thanks so much!!! I struggle a bit with music, it's the bit that takes longest to get right to be honest, so super-appreciated :)

    • @nicksea
      @nicksea 2 роки тому +1

      @@steve-marsh
      That was BRILLIANT! My dad was from Prestwick. I love journeying with you around Scotland.
      May I ask what music you used for this video? It was beautiful, mesmerizing and perfect for the challenge.
      Many thanks and happy travels! HI to Alecia (sp?) 👋🏻👋🏻

    • @adriancherrill8479
      @adriancherrill8479 2 роки тому

      @SteveMarsh, I agree, the music really fitted the video nicely. Made me want to hope on a train straight away and come back to the highlands for a visit. I know the music is from EpidemicSound but can you tell me what it was called please?

  • @stephensouth3363
    @stephensouth3363 2 роки тому +44

    Loved every minute, a great combination of beautiful Scottish countryside, sunny weather and trains. Steve you must be due an award for services to Scottish tourism!

  • @bruinschiefs1
    @bruinschiefs1 2 роки тому +5

    The Stirling, Perth, Inverness and Aberdeen stations bring back memories of my visit as an 18 year old in 2000. The scenery between Stirling and Inverness is not something I will ever forget. I spent 5 months in Scotland. Inverness, Aberfoyle, Aviemore and Aberdeen. The only memory of Queen St is a run from the taxi ranks to the platform to catch the train to Inverness.

  • @douglashouston81
    @douglashouston81 2 роки тому +13

    So very well done Steve, that was just awesome,loved it,
    And the Dundee marmalade at the end, what can you say 💯👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Douglas! I couldn't believe it when I saw that jar of marmalade at the end, I was sure I'd failed at the very last moment!

  • @okeesmokee6658
    @okeesmokee6658 Рік тому +8

    My wife and I took the train up from Manchester to Edinburgh - our first trip to Scotland (from the States). Coming out of Waverly is magical from that first experience. Edinburgh is still my favorite city - great video - thanks. Touring the City Chambers is Glasgow is a must do for first time travelers - a masterpiece of a building.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Рік тому +1

      So glad to hear it! Yeah, as a local, we sometimes forget how stunning that first sight of Edinburgh is stepping out of Waverley. And you are spot on as well with the City Chambers in Glasgow :)

  • @AymanTravelTransport
    @AymanTravelTransport 2 роки тому +10

    As someone who aims to travel to every city in the UK, this is exactly my kind of challenge; props to you for actually doing it!

    • @jennyhouse6748
      @jennyhouse6748 2 роки тому +3

      I am very slowly visiting every UK city, a few each year and visiting an attraction each time. It is a fabulous little hobby.

  • @zweispurmopped
    @zweispurmopped 2 роки тому +18

    You absolutely caught the perfect day for the trip, Mate. The landscapes looked stunning in that light! 🤗

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +2

      Cheers pal, aye, I got really lucky with everything on this day!

  • @sarabowers7168
    @sarabowers7168 2 роки тому +13

    We have a trip to Scotland coming up soon and I'm so glad you posted this so I could see a bit what it's like to travel around by train. I've never done it before

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      So glad it's a wee bit helpful Sara! Have a wonderful time when you come to Scotland :)

  • @erinmcgrathejm4985
    @erinmcgrathejm4985 2 роки тому +41

    Hey Steve! I imagine Geoff Marshall is going to be someone that will take up your challenge! 😆

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +15

      Oh I'd love to think he's watched this!!!!

  • @bmaspen95
    @bmaspen95 2 роки тому +15

    Hi Steve, how you come up with your videos, travel and ideas are beyond me. How fantastic as per usual, great content, information and photography. No point in saying keep up the good work as it's a given. Thank you as always.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +3

      Ah cheers Brian! I'd actually thought it wouldn't be possible without some REALLY tight connections, but turned out it went FAR too smoothly :D

  • @ColinM_YouTube
    @ColinM_YouTube 2 роки тому +38

    Lovely video Steve, with Scotland looking stunning as always. Did you know the class 66 locomotive that was pulling the Caledonian sleeper at Inverness Is a significant one?. It was the last one to be built for uk & European markets. It was named by GBRF as Evening Star and it has been liveried in lined passenger express brunswick green, in commemoration of the last steam locomotive of the same name to have been built by Swindon Works for British Railways in 1960.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for this info Colin! So glad I caught it in the video now :)

    • @ItzChaza
      @ItzChaza 2 роки тому

      @@steve-marsh also how in the background when you were in inverness you see that red double decker bus with cream stripes, thats a freshly repainted special livery to show 70 years of buses in the highlands

  • @YmrMom42
    @YmrMom42 Рік тому +4

    Despite 4 visits to Scotland, which include a few rail stations showcased in this video, you have again helped me find more places to go explore in your lovely country. Thanks again for taking us along!

    • @Cal_lum
      @Cal_lum Рік тому +1

      it isn't a country

    • @YmrMom42
      @YmrMom42 Рік тому +1

      @@Cal_lum look it up. It IS a country that is part of the UK.

  • @pandorabox82
    @pandorabox82 2 роки тому +6

    Those clouds against that blue sky were so gorgeous! I loved the idea of this challenge! There’s something about exciting about doing things this way, because you can see so much. And oh, the architecture in these cities!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Aye Stephanie, I get too excited about challenges like this! :D and what a day I got for out eh?!

  • @deborahjohnson8015
    @deborahjohnson8015 Рік тому +2

    So loved your video !! We are from the US and love your rail system and we used it through all through the UK . Thank you .

  • @PS3GamingScotland
    @PS3GamingScotland 2 роки тому +6

    This was such a brilliant idea for a video. I really enjoyed the beautiful shots and music. Isn't Scotland beautiful? Great video!

  • @tripawayinsafehands
    @tripawayinsafehands 2 роки тому +3

    We always get a wee bit excited when we see you have posted another video! 'Oh look, Steve had done another one!' The things you do for us - train travel for hours and lack of sleep - you are dedicated! Thanks Steve.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! I'd better get thinking of the next trips and challenges now :)

  • @steven_84_182
    @steven_84_182 7 місяців тому +1

    I come back to this classic every now and then! Great work, Steve.

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 2 роки тому +2

    fair play yet again fella and a great idea for content, I use Scotrail most weeks and what I will say is the staff are a real credit to the company.
    You really landed the weather eh, great stuff and massive Thanks again.
    Cheers

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Totally agree mate! They were awesome :)

  • @iancartwright8592
    @iancartwright8592 2 роки тому +10

    Hi Steve, my wife & i really enjoy watching your travels & challenges around Scotland & your easy to watch style with just the right amount of info thrown in. We havn't done much touring around Scotland yet but will definitely be using your videos as inspiration for places to visit when we finally get the time. Keep up the great content both of you. ( will be saving this one to watch later when there's nothing on telly)

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks so much to you both for tuning in :) Really appreciate your kind words!

  • @sheenamaclean8324
    @sheenamaclean8324 2 роки тому +3

    Wowzer, that journey from Perth to Inverness was breathtaking! So glad you made it round. Looking forward to this half price sale that's supposed to be coming up on ScotRail to take advantage of some of those views.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +2

      Aye, read about that one on the very morning of this trip - I'll be looking for some deals too :)

  • @grendel_nz
    @grendel_nz Рік тому +1

    Back in ~1986/7, there was a special Rail Day with a rover ticket for £5 go anywhere. It was green topped.
    We started at Dundee station and did the loop to Perth, up to Inverness, a stop off in Nairn, then on to Aberdeen and back to Dundee late at night. It was great, busy and exhausting. Well Done ScotRail. Not sure they repeated the experience as they were overwhelmed by demand :) great way to see Scotland.

  • @AndrewWilsonStooshie
    @AndrewWilsonStooshie 2 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful flying trip around Scotland. Really shows it off. And the music is perfect.

  • @GOBBYBOY333
    @GOBBYBOY333 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks Steve, I would never have thought of this trip and all on a nationalized Scot Rail, Brilliant. I'm off to Glasgow next month to visit the galleries and search out Billy's three murals, I was going to drive, but seeing your video I'm going by train. ATB Big Dave Scotland

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Oh Dave you're giving me ideas!

  • @lorip2835
    @lorip2835 2 роки тому +3

    Lovely shots of the moon setting and the sun rising that morning. I always love the day before the full moon! Great video, as ever!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Cheers Lori! Aye, that sunrise was incredible!

  • @TriciaBute
    @TriciaBute 2 роки тому +2

    Well done Steve, that was some journey and I loved the music, it gave the video the right atmosphere, especially when you were going through stunning scenery 😍

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Tricia! What a day I got for it eh?

  • @stevewest6133
    @stevewest6133 9 місяців тому +1

    Two things learned from this video, as an American who hopes to visit Scotland.
    1) The train looks quite convenient. I'm considering not renting a car. That would ease a huge concern, as I wasn't looking forward to driving on the left side!
    2) The countryside is forested. I pictured all of Scotland looking like Skye, with rocky short grass highlands, barren of any trees.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  9 місяців тому +1

      We have a few trees but nowhere near enough. But it does make for a stunning landscape as well, a bit different to anywhere else. The roads can be really difficult, and often left/right doesn't even matter as they are so narrow you just go right down the middle :D

  • @exileinderby51
    @exileinderby51 2 роки тому +6

    You have a beautiful country to explore and well done on the challenge, it made great viewing.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! That was a longgggg day :D

  • @robinjones6999
    @robinjones6999 2 роки тому +5

    A great idea, brilliantly executed. You have rekindled my interest in Stirling, since the bits Ive seen (briefly), were not great. Well done super video.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Aye, you sure won't get a great impression in the shopping streets, but lots to see a bit further out

  • @annemaloney8273
    @annemaloney8273 2 роки тому +2

    Steve, what a great video! I haven't been to Scotland in 3 years (thank you Covid) but you brought back many happy memories. Rail travel in Scotland is the best! Love, love, love! Thank you!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Totally agree Anne, love a wee train trip! Thanks so much!

  • @michaelscott2789
    @michaelscott2789 2 роки тому +2

    That was an adventure, trains are great but there is always that uncertainty with trains, you never know. Its a relaxing way to travel if you aren't clock watching!!!!
    Isn't it funny how sitting the whole day leaves you cream cracked.
    I'll have to do that one day, let the country pass you by🚂

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      You're so right Michael, no way did I see this one going so smoothly!

  • @MrJckDoo
    @MrJckDoo 2 роки тому +6

    Looked stunning from Perth to Inverness. I was never in Perth, passed it by going to Loch Ness Highland Lodges in the camper.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Aye, best stretch by far - stunning scenery, and being able to sit back and enjoy it, normally focussed on the road!

  • @Petecope
    @Petecope 2 роки тому +6

    That was absolutely brilliant, Steve, love visiting all the Scottsh cities (and a good few towns) but to do in a day was brilliant. And with those mince, bean and tatties pies - can it really get any better? I've got to do this, this summer. Now I just have to talk my wife into joining me...

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Haha yeah, Alicja wasn't too keen on doing me on this one :)

  • @airzulu2733
    @airzulu2733 2 роки тому +1

    I've just got back home from Scotland. And I can honestly say I had some if the best views ever from trains . I can't wait to go back. This little documentary was really excellent Steve you did a great job .keep it going and enjoy .

  • @roroger2402
    @roroger2402 2 роки тому +2

    Absolutely Fantastic Steve, I must confess my favorite leg was Perth to Inverness... Magnificent scenery..
    Thanks so much

  • @SAmusicUncut
    @SAmusicUncut 2 роки тому +5

    Loved the video Steve, especially the Perth to Inverness bit. When we hopefully visit Scotland next year we'll need 3 months to see all the places thanks to you! :) Was watching a Netflix film the other day supposedly set in the Highlands but actually shot north of Dumfries and was thinking maybe you need to shine some light on Southern Scotland (or is there nothing there to write home about?) All the best

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Brian! Aye, long overdue a video in that part of the world, high on the list!

  • @sarimento1
    @sarimento1 2 роки тому +3

    Bravo! Meticulously planned, executed, filmed and edited!
    How about an extended rail/ferry/sleeper tour grabbing the islands and highlands??

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Great idea! Many more adventures in the planning :)

  • @user-qf1vx2wn2w
    @user-qf1vx2wn2w 6 місяців тому +2

    How the Scottish Highlands looks so stunning 😮

  • @Stewart74
    @Stewart74 2 роки тому +2

    Another awesome video Steve. You are a true ambassador for your beautiful country which I love.

  • @oscarmiller8564
    @oscarmiller8564 2 роки тому +3

    My favorite train route in the UK has to be from Perth up to Inverness because of the amazing scenery you get out of the windows.

    • @rockerjim8045
      @rockerjim8045 Рік тому

      Try Birmingham New St to Wolverhampton. The variety of Scrap Metal dealers is impressive

  • @robfield2150
    @robfield2150 2 роки тому +5

    Putting your faith in ScotRail...... brave man 😱😱

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      That's what I thought - was expecting some 'replacement buses' at some point :D

  • @andrewholloway231
    @andrewholloway231 2 роки тому +1

    Steve, what a great video. What a challenge you set yourself. Big respect. Superb showcase for ScotRail and great to see those Inter7City HSTs. Thanks a lot.

  • @paulcharlesworth9114
    @paulcharlesworth9114 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on completing the double challenge and a great video. You have a real talent for telling the story of your adventures and choosing shots to give a sense of time and place: I felt a very busy day pass. Thank you.

  • @luciferhk2624
    @luciferhk2624 2 роки тому +4

    It is so cool!!! If Dumfries becomes a city in this year, I think this challenge will be pretty difficult to finish.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Haha bring it on :D

    • @gordon1545
      @gordon1545 2 роки тому

      Well if you could start and finish at different places you could go Dumfries-Glasgow-Edinburgh-Stirling-Perth-Dundee-Aberdeen-Inverness. That might be possible.

  • @RogEdwardsTV
    @RogEdwardsTV 2 роки тому +6

    Great idea for a challenge, Steve! I would have needed quite a few *coffees* to get me through that! (Also nice to see all those refurbished HSTs)!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +2

      Oh Roger I challenge you to do it (7 cities, 7 coffees) :D

  • @maryconnerty9729
    @maryconnerty9729 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for putting yourself through that long day! What a stunning video. Would love to take thus ride- but stopping for a night (or 10) in each city. Can't wait to visit Scotland again. Thanks for keeping our Scotland dreams alive! 💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      All the best to you getting back to Scotland soon Mary! Wishing you many happy adventures :)

  • @philipmelling
    @philipmelling 2 роки тому +1

    Great video and trip Steve. Great timing to release it too as I'm visiting my Mum this weekend and she really loves your videos too! Got a few lined up to watch this weekend :)

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Amazing, thanks Philip and all the best to your Mum!

  • @katesterly547
    @katesterly547 2 роки тому +3

    This was a video TaylorMade for me! I love riding trains, not that I've been able to do it a lot. I've gotten on our public transport and just gone to the end of the line and come back to where I am just to have been on a railroad. do I don't consider those proper railroads. thank you once again for all the work that you do and sleep that you give up to do these wonderful videos for us. Say hi to Alicja for me. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      All the best from us both Kate! I'm with you 100% - it doesn't even matter the destination when you are on the railroad! :)

  • @suebrown436
    @suebrown436 2 роки тому +7

    Are you sure that Dundee marmalade counts, Steve? I buy it all the time in my local Sainsburys. 😂 I have loved every minute of this video - thank you!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +6

      Haha trust me, a kebab would have counted at that time Sue :)

    • @jackwatsonepic626
      @jackwatsonepic626 2 роки тому

      You could just go to the local shop and get a till receipt that will have sterling or Aberdeen written on it

  • @teammeteamus.8315
    @teammeteamus.8315 2 роки тому +1

    What a lovely vid and such atmospheric music to accompany it. I’ve walked over that bridge in Inverness, and it wobbled underfoot with every step I took! I’m from London, but I adore visiting Scotland as much as I can afford to. Thank you for sharing this great adventure.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Hey totally! I was struggling to film it was wobbling so much :D

  • @craig.bryant
    @craig.bryant 2 роки тому +2

    Great video as always Steve, well edited with good music and a really good pace too. Really enjoyed it!
    Buzzing you got that Dundee marmalade at the end too - I was tired just watching so I bet you were knackered!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much, it was a longgggg day but so buzzing to complete the challenge :)

  • @simondlatham5939
    @simondlatham5939 2 роки тому +4

    What a brilliant challenge Steve, and we'll done upon its' completion. Next is all of England's cities in 48hr. FYI, there's only 51! 🤣

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Haha challenge accepted! :D

    • @jennyhouse6748
      @jennyhouse6748 2 роки тому +1

      For an added complication at least two of the cities (Ripon and Wells) don’t have railway stations.

    • @simondlatham5939
      @simondlatham5939 2 роки тому +1

      @@jennyhouse6748 Westminster & City of London I doubt have them too

  • @TheMIB
    @TheMIB 2 роки тому +5

    Great Video, Steve! As always. But sorry to burst your bubble re on time trains in Germany. Not experiencing delays on any kind of rail journey feels like winning the lottery these days (Trivia: did you know that a train that is 5mins late still counts as being on time with Deutsche Bahn? 😉)

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Oh who would have believed it! :)

  • @madr309
    @madr309 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, Steve, really clever idea. And can confirm, when you're a young American coming into Waverly Station at night, climb the stairs to Prince Street and the New Town, and your very first view of Scotland ever is Edinburgh Castle on one side, and Calton Hill on the other, all lit up and glowing; it creates a pretty damned indelible impression.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! And for confirming that first beautiful view of Edinburgh!

  • @janicetaylor2025
    @janicetaylor2025 2 роки тому

    Alas, we cannot be there to do such a wonderful challenge, but we enjoyed this so much! There's nothing like a great train ride and we miss them tremendously so when we saw this video pop up we were so excited. It just reminded us of how much we miss Scotland. (It took great patience to wait for Brent to finish work so we could watch it together.😉) I will have to live vicariously through your videos Steve until we get there next spring. Can't believe the beautiful weather you managed to arrange from the Scotland weather gods. And you tire yourself out just for us viewers, but I know you thoroughly enjoy what you do. We are so very grateful that you chose to take up the camera and give everyone a closer look at such stunning places and in doing so I believe you have discovered so much more about your own country too. Love You Tube, it can be such an educational tool. Well, I guess I'll have to soldier through now until the next fun adventure. Thanks again for taking the time for what you do! 😀

  • @18robsmith
    @18robsmith 2 роки тому +9

    Well done Steve. A tough one, especially the last few hours where sleep was beckoning.
    Some gorgeous scenery moving past the windows and really superb weather for the whole day.
    (next video - Steve sleeps for forty eight hours?)

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers Rob, aye it was a long day (especially with the hour each way to get to Dundee before and after!) Haha no way, I was up at 8am editing the beast :)

  • @doubledutch13
    @doubledutch13 2 роки тому +3

    Steve Marsh All the Scottish stations- Geoff Marsh “All the stations” 9/10 loved it - I’m planning on Fife to Kyle of Lochalsh for the scenery soon,

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Hey me too! See you onboard!

  • @cherry-vz5kx
    @cherry-vz5kx 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Steve.Glad you had a lovely day weatherwise.Edinburgh looked fantastic in the early light.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Oh it really did eh!? With the quiet streets, perfect :)

  • @TudorSmith
    @TudorSmith 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed this one Steve. What an adventure. I've done a few road trips visting as many locations as I can and it always wipes me out. I realise you probably had a lot of sitting ontrains but I bet you were exhausted after all that. Always a pleasent watch...you and your channel. Thank you.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      You know it so well Tudor - travel can be mighty tiring, I was surprised how knackered I was! Especially not having time to sleep in case I missed out on filming something!

  • @carlseager6340
    @carlseager6340 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Steve, would you ever do a trip to strathconnon it’s west of Inverness. I used to holiday there all the time with my parents its a beautiful place. There both gone now but would love to see the place again. I live in Australia and really miss Scotland. Love your videos keep it up.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      I'm writing this down and will be sure to visit with the camera next time I'm in the area, thank you!

  • @kevjaffray
    @kevjaffray 2 роки тому +5

    Another great challenge completed Steve. Just out of curiosity, how much time do you spend on trains from leaving Dundee and getting back off there? I always look forward to your content 👍

    • @sheenamaclean8324
      @sheenamaclean8324 2 роки тому

      @@marengtech313 he asked about ON BOARD the train, not all the time was spent on the train.

  • @Nook747
    @Nook747 11 місяців тому

    Been scrolling around to see other video's to watch.. I just love the music that goes with some of the scenes from this one..makes it SO special to go along with you..Thank you..

  • @robbiephillipstravelsofple4790
    @robbiephillipstravelsofple4790 2 роки тому +1

    Well done on completing the challenge Steve and a great video too. Really enjoyed seeing the Perth to Inverness part in lovely sunshine. Reminds me of me trip in February to Inverness but no snow. Take care looking forward too the next one

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Oh I'd love to repeat with snow on the ground! Cheers Robbie!

  • @D_B_Cooper
    @D_B_Cooper 2 роки тому +3

    Do an Ayrshire station tour showing one that’s been in chaos for 5 years while authorities dither and another that half burned down 🤣 Actually just getting a ticket in time to get on a train feels like a challenge

    • @DavidPeacock1972
      @DavidPeacock1972 2 роки тому

      And a building that is tragically falling to bits and is covered in plastic.

    • @D_B_Cooper
      @D_B_Cooper 2 роки тому

      @@DavidPeacock1972 Even the plastic is now falling to bits

  • @squinugie2091
    @squinugie2091 2 роки тому +1

    Well done Steve. I regularly visit all 7 cities (not in one day) by car so great to see the journey by train. Perfect choice of background music by the way.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Cheers! I always struggle most with music so glad it hit the mark :)

  • @bradwhiteuk
    @bradwhiteuk 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video. What a stunning country Scotland is on a sunny day! As an Englishman I have absolutely no excuse not to visit soon.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers for coming along Bradley!

  • @Craigc6060
    @Craigc6060 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video Steve. Makes me want to go to Scotland again via train (7 hours on a train to Edinburgh/Glasgow is the only thing stopping me). Amazing scenery inside and around the cities.
    Been a pleasure to watch. 👍🏻

  • @RitchieCollins
    @RitchieCollins 28 днів тому

    Well done Steve, really enjoyed this trip, no wonder they call Scotland Bonny, such beautiful countryside between Stirling & Perth. Inverness is also a lovely city.

  • @vickiwoodage5065
    @vickiwoodage5065 2 роки тому +1

    Great video again Steve. It was a good day to showcase the cities and all the beautiful countryside in between. Hope you have caught up on your sleep!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Thanks Vicki! hehe barely - who would have thought travel could be so exhausting!

  • @Kyle_P2022
    @Kyle_P2022 2 роки тому +1

    Should try the train from Inverness to Kyle of lochalsh. Amazing scenery!

  • @marionbayley1351
    @marionbayley1351 2 роки тому

    I love the look of the Scotrail trains - clean, roomy & looking comfortable.
    I appreciate your not talking to camera on the trains and I’m sure your fellow travellers did too.
    Brilliant trip - brought back many memories of holidays north of the border.

  • @88watching
    @88watching 4 місяці тому

    Hi Steve. I'm a bit late to the party on this one!! This video really resonates with me. Scotrail did a 'go anywhere' day ticket, so did most of these routes in a day as a teenager. Great challenge and STUNNING scenery from the trains. But for me, on this particular video, the music choice is spot on!! Loved it. Congrats.

  • @johnburke5384
    @johnburke5384 Рік тому

    A truly excellent video Steve and and a brilliant choice of music to accompany the journey !

  • @Goingplaces110
    @Goingplaces110 9 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed the video. A braver soul than I to be sure. Interesting to see bits of the country to my shame I've never been to. That must have been a long old day but something to be proud and look back on

  • @merryannmac8096
    @merryannmac8096 2 роки тому +1

    That was absolutely amazing, Steve. I enjoyed every minute. Thanks for the best Scottish tour I've ever seen. Merry Ann from Minnesota.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Merry Ann! Would love to go across US by train :)

    • @merryannmac8096
      @merryannmac8096 2 роки тому

      @@steve-marsh I've been in many states, but a train from New York to LA would be wonderful. That line would be called AmTrak. I hope you get a chance to do that someday. We just got out of a flood situation, but we're good now. See you soon. Merry Ann from Minnesota

  • @t-dawg5813
    @t-dawg5813 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on completing the challenge! Another great video, thanks for sharing your travels!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Cheers! More challenges in mind for this year :)

  • @jackirichards8789
    @jackirichards8789 Рік тому +1

    I'm looking forward to the up-to-date challenge!!

  • @doriskovalcik442
    @doriskovalcik442 2 роки тому +2

    That was fun, especially since you were the one doing the traveling. I enjoyed the scenery, mountains, water, and architecture, as usual. See you next time.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Haha thanks for tagging along :)

  • @hughrainbird8190
    @hughrainbird8190 2 роки тому

    Another really watchable video, Steve, transporting me from hospital where I'm recovering from some surgery to the beauties of Scotland. Memories of Scottish Rail Rover trips in the 1980's where we tried to pack as many miles of railway travel into the week as possible on the scenic network.
    I haven't tasted Edinburgh Rock since I was a kid, but your video brought back the flavour.
    You're doing a great job as a one man Scottish Tourist Board!

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      Hugh - wishing you a speedy recovery Sir!

  • @jamesallardyce691
    @jamesallardyce691 Рік тому

    Great achievement Steve, can’t believe you got the marmalade in the end. Neither can I believe your comments on Inverness. It is a wonderful city!

  • @johncarr712
    @johncarr712 2 роки тому

    Hi Steve. Just got round to see how you got on. You done it fairly comfortably i have to say. Can't wait for to adventures in wee Scotland in the future. Looking forward to more excellent videos.

  • @basiaszendrei1603
    @basiaszendrei1603 6 місяців тому

    I’m proud to call Scotland home and thanks Steve for showing it in such a loving way. Your other video inspired me to take the train to Mallaig when spring comes 😊

  • @AdrianS1919
    @AdrianS1919 2 роки тому +2

    Really enjoyed that. Beautifully shot, with moody music to suit the scenery. Nice one! 👍🏽

  • @paulinemcfarlan-ug5pd
    @paulinemcfarlan-ug5pd 10 місяців тому

    Thanks again Steve for a lovely journey, good to show this video to someone travelling t Scotland. I now live near Stirling and it is nice share your video with friends south of the border❤

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  10 місяців тому

      Hey thanks so much Pauline! This was such. fun day oot!

  • @jmccallion2394
    @jmccallion2394 2 роки тому

    Steve, yet another great vid, with some great views of the Scottish landscape, especially the skyscape. Shows that Scotland is really beautiful!!!

  • @Gord19
    @Gord19 Рік тому

    Wow thanks for posting ! We are hoping to see Scotland next year. Your videos are great. Greeting from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

  • @MrAllwrighty67
    @MrAllwrighty67 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Steve , you picked a lovely day for it, some of that scenery was stunning !

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +1

      I couldn't believe the weather, in fact, on the day, the whole thing went so smoothly considering!

  • @paulwheeler4283
    @paulwheeler4283 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for another incredible video I loved every minute of it 🤩 Now for your next challenge every major City in England

  • @curtbonnell4308
    @curtbonnell4308 Рік тому +1

    You are a braver man than me. I would never even leave the station when I have a connection, unless I had hours.

  • @MartinJordan
    @MartinJordan 2 роки тому +1

    Another banger of a video Steve. Always inspiring me to see more of the country. And doing an EARLY train on a sunny day - That was some view you had from Dundee to Edinburgh

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому

      Cheers Martin! We do seem to get our fair share of wonderful sunrises :)

  • @user-qf1vx2wn2w
    @user-qf1vx2wn2w 6 місяців тому +1

    Well done on completion of your challenge Steve 👏 👍

  • @stuartjgarland
    @stuartjgarland 9 місяців тому

    Another lovely video and so nice to see other places in Scotland I haven't been to yet, only getting to this video now on a lazy day

  • @phillipboseley
    @phillipboseley 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant as always Steve. Loving seeing the sights of Scotland, its amazing

  • @terryrichardson7763
    @terryrichardson7763 Рік тому

    Well Steve, as usual that was wonderful. Thank you so much. Look forward to your next trip. 😎☕️🇨🇦

  • @bex82uk
    @bex82uk 2 роки тому +1

    Hello from Hertfordshire, SE England 👋🏻beautiful content, this should be a tv series! Scotland has a very special place in my heart and seeing all these familiar place names such as Aberdeen, Inverness, Aviemore giving me goosebumps in a good way, just lovely to watch and thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Oh and I love souvenirs and collect a magnet from wherever I travel. I just subbed to your channel ☺️

  • @marilynstanbury5098
    @marilynstanbury5098 Рік тому

    Brilliant, thanks Steve, another wonderful trip around bonnie Scotland. Great to watch.

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  Рік тому

      Thanks Marilyn! I need to update it with the new city!

  • @jonathanmarkbotterell1926
    @jonathanmarkbotterell1926 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm watching from Moraira in Spain. These videos are superb mate. Scotland is beautiful.....a feast for the eyes. The tourist board should adopt you as their flag waver. 😎🍻

  • @burakors2275
    @burakors2275 Рік тому

    Oh Steve! It was great to watch your effort to accomplish this challenge! This is my first time here on your channel and looking forward to watching this kind of content from you mate!

  • @LornaCallaghan
    @LornaCallaghan 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Steve, great challenging idea. I really enjoyed this video. I have been to all of these cities but never in the same day and mostly by car. I never knew about the miniature Statue of Liberty despite passing the City Chambers many times over the years. TFS xxx

    • @steve-marsh
      @steve-marsh  2 роки тому +2

      Cheers Lorna! Aye, and I've since been told there are even more of them - maybe a future video!