I spent every summer of my childhood and early teens on Cumbrae, my family had a house in Millport. The ferries would come into the pier in town in those days. I used to cycle around the island every day, sometimes twice a day. Thanks for taking me back to great memories, as I live far away in Australia now.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

What great childhood memories! What a great way to spend the holidays on your very own island!

@getyourwillhere

2 жыл бұрын

Same here - biking around the island.

@kevinodonnell5851

2 жыл бұрын

Spent my early teens here 4 weeks summer holidays every year. The fair ground in the garrison every night, and the bikes that used to be lying outside the amusements as all the kids would be in there, fantastic memories 👌🏻

@laurencesmith2199

2 жыл бұрын

Aye , the bike hire shoap wiz great , wiz like hirin' a moator for a wee bhoay .

@andrewwotherspoona5722

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. My grandmother owned a house on Westbay and I too used to spend my Summers and September's there every year until i was about 18. In the mornings Id go to the sweet shop and then Mapes to buy a trick toy. It was the best! I too live in Australia, Sydney in fact!

We were from Cullercoats near Newcastle Upon Tyne and every summer from 1968 onwards we would go to Rothesay for our holidays with Mam and Dad. Your videos have taken me down memory lane, reliving those magical summers on the Isle of Bute. My Mam called it " balm to a troubled soul" and would cry every time we crossed back to Wemyss Bay for our return journey !! We visited Largs and Millport many times, along with Dunoon. My brother and I had our photos taken on the crocodile rock back in 1968!! Lovely to see it's still there. My brother later owned the angling shop in Rothesay for many years. I LOVE the west coast of Scotland and on a FINE DAY there is nowhere i'd rather be! Forever grateful to my parents for taking us there 😀

@steve-marsh

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Linda!

All my school trips in secondary school were a sail from Glasgow to Millport. I always had to bring back a wee gift for my Gran. On my very last sail homeward I dropped my bag over the rail into the water. I was in total shock. Everything was gone.I had money in my pocket for the bus home.Apart from losing my Gran's wee gift my flask makeup and food I was mourning the loss of a box of Smarties !

As a nipper I used to spend my summer holidays in Millport, the Garrison was much better in these days with tennis courts, a great wee cafe and duck ponds. Every day was a cycle round the island day, we used to leave the house at 9am and our parents would not see us again till the street lights came on. Watching this video brings good childhood memories flooding back. I now live in a far off city of San Diego.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Euan! What a healthy holiday, you'd be exhausted after that! Sounds awesome though :)

I have been binge-watching your videos for a week or so now, watching in chronological order (apart from 4 or 5 that scatter gunned watched when I first discovered your channel). As someone that would immigrate to a subtropical island tomorrow if I had the means and money to do so, you don't do a bad job in making freezing Scotland an attractive place to visit. What a fantastic part of the world, Scotland is!

Your videos are great. Normal life. Not some nonsense that most people cannot experience.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew - exactly what we try to do so really appreciate it :)

Great video.Loved it. I'm from Liverpool originally, but have spent the last 17 years in Galicia NW Spain. I f*#ckin' love Scotland. Been there a few times. Highlands, Trossachs, Oban, John o'Groats. I can't wait to go back & spend the last years of my life there one day. My soul home. I love watching your videos going around Scotland. Love from Galicia xxx

I'm also a subcriber from Colorado. Seeing those hats being worn around Scotland made my heart happy!

The ferry doesn’t go straight to Millport because the waters are to shallow and the ferry would get beached. The town isn’t always windy but no doubt in mind that on the island every day there is a windy point on the island. Love Millport and the video Edit: Also in the ritz on the table you have to look for the triangle that isn’t touching any lines. It’s great fun while waiting for you order

@martitapere6938

6 ай бұрын

The roll on roll off ferry, which now operates, replaced the paddle steamer service from Wemyss Bay and two smaller ferries which used to sail from Largs to the pier in Millport (close to the Ritz). This "roro" service allowed more cars access to the island and of course was much more convenient, but killed many small businesses on the island since stocking up at a supermarket in Largs also became a more convenient and cheaper option. The roro replaced the sail to Millport pier in the 1970's. The paddle steamer Waverly still sails to the pier.

Watching your video again of Millport Steve. I have all your you tube videos saved, so I can refer to them - Most enjoyable!!!

A marvellous journey, expertly filmed and composed - overcoming the weather to bring this experience to all -with humour, a sense of how to convey the feel of a place and of course, inform the viewer. Excellent !

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

John - thank you SO much man!

@mstrdiver

2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh - Steve, did you find that the cost of fuel was much different on the island than the mainland?

Steve --- I have watched everyone of your videos from day one and the Millport video has set a new level. Superb effort by yourself and your lovely partner. All your videos are really brilliant but the content and teamwork in this particular one was outstanding. At times you both show your very humorous side and when added to the more serious content is most enjoyable. The fact that you do not attempt to come over as knowing everything about everywhere is so genuine and a very big plus for your viewers. Thank you both for being such a down to earth couple of rising stars on the KZread circuit. May you both be well and happy. --- Robert & Liz.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much guys, we really appreciate your kind comments!!!

In the 1950's when I was a young lad .Granny and Grandpa took us 3 boys to Millport for 2 weeks . All the cars parked up near the ferry and everyone hired a bike so kids were safe from motor traffic it was just wonderfull . Im 70 now but still remember those happy days at Millport

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the memory Gordon! This is what it's all about!

Lots of WOW'S on this trip. Thank you

Lol, if they waited for good weather to run the ferry in Scotland they’d never leave port! 😂👍🍺

Great to see Millport again..just how I remember it..windy and rainy..lol. Loved cycling down to Largs for a day out from Glasgow as a teenager and taking the ferry to Millport. Great to see the crocodile repainted. Also loving the Seattle Seahawks hat as I live in that area now!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Jealous Iain! :) Glad to take you back to a familiar place - we need to take the bikes next time (maybe when a little less windy though!)

@margaretcurrie-np3qi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me have a lovely, lovely day in Millport. The whole family holidayed there for years and years……such wonderful memories! First memories were with”grandma Goldie”. Then Mum and Dad Ferguson and my 3 sisters and myself…Ian and I met there and eventually our children and their wives/husbands came too……….followed by THEIR children (11 grandchildren!!). And loads of cousins ,friends etc.over the years. ……..and now the next generation are following suit. The whole family loved and loves it still…………….it’s that kind of island with many many happy memories ❤. Is the “Derek” who sent the hats Derek Cadzow by any chance??

I love visiting Largs if the weather is good. It has family connections for me as my late Mother grew up in the area. Some of my ancestors on her side, are buried in Largs Cemetery. Largs has the Viking connection due to the Battle of Largs, many years ago, when there was a Viking invasion. There is a monument to the battle, known as the Pencil. It was great to watch your visit to Great Cumbrae and Millport. I did the crossing, several years ago. I left the car at Largs and a bus picked us up on Cumbrae and took us to Millport. Thanks for another great video Steve.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to show you some very familiar places Alasdair!

"Where you were in the wind is still better than 7 feet of snow", she said smiling. Merry Ann from Minnesota

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Haha you are very right there Merry Ann! Take care :)

Thank goodness that second day made it all worthwhile. That must have been Storm Eunice or Franklin you were experiencing. Loved the amazing Lion Rock, and loved Pablo too. Thanks for the trip, Steve and Alicja!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue! All those local residents were very welcoming :)

Decided to go to Largs and Millport as I have not been there for a while. The warm weather helped and got a tan!! I managed to get a through fare tto Cumbrae for £14.70 return which is pretty good. My first trip to Glasgow Central in 3 years, I do love the ferries, the only problem was the bus that takes you to Millport was very busy so I took the executive decision to walk to Millport - 3 miles and walked back - 3 miles and then a cold beer in WS. Millport very busy yesterday but that's good. They should a direct service from Largs to Millport with Calmac.

Sunshine makes everything better. It’s all interesting though, rain, wind, lion rocks, and I like seeing the old architecture too. Thanks again for sharing.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doris, it was fun but phew we were exhausted after!

Great video, I'm revisiting my childhood this summer with the kids. From recollection, the faces on the rocks were known as Echo Rock. Next time you're there, give it a liter shout and you'll find out why it got its name.

Hi Steve, Just discovered your channel and currently binging your videos. Great work :)

@steve-marsh

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Took my Dad to Largs on my last visit in 2019. A cafe just up from Nardini’s. He passed 5 weeks after I returned to Perth. Fond memories after seeing this. I’ll try Millport later this year when I’m back!! Cheers guys.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along again mate, sorry about your Dad - must have mixed emotions now this place!

Ahoy Pirates! Absolutely enjoyed this one! I'm a huge wind-fan, so I wouldn't mind! XD Loved dear Pablo, and can't agree more - where there's a donut - you buy it! XD LOved the Lion and Crocodile rocks too! Thank you both for all the efforts and fun! Great start to my super busy day! bear hugs from Captain of the good old Blackthorne

I absolutely love your channel Steve! I've been on a total binge this lazy Saturday morning! I've visited Kerrera last year after your video about it, and have lots more adventures planned off the back of your videos. Keep up the great work dude!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much pal! Really appreciate the support and glad to inspire some cool adventures :)

Three words - wow & palm trees? That was a fantastic video and an amazing place! Thanks for braving the weather for us.

Lots of happy memories of this island

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely place eh? We need to return in Summer!

So enjoy your videos! Thanks for taking us along.

That young lady is a lovely, sparky person, with a warm charisma and right bonny.

What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours 😂. A brilliant song that'll be stuck in my head all night now 😅

Lovely.... been there.... thanks for the memories! 😊

Milport was the first place I ever traveled to in Scotland all the way back in 2004 when I was a young teen attending Guides camp. I fell in love with the country then and have always wanted to go back there to show my husband. Thank you for this video!!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad to take you back :)

That blog brought back many memories from the 60s when i last visited Cumbrie and stayed in a caravan up the hill watching the ships and submarines passing by drinking Coke in the cafe and playing Beatles music on the jukebox also travelled there on the Waverley thank you so much for the memories

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to bring back some awesome memories Raymond!

Crew Mess “They left a mess? What?!” Hahaha 😂

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Haha that bit just HAD to go in mate! :)

Yet again you both have shown me a part of the world I may never get to, thank you so much and stay safe, cheers.

Another great video thank you for putting them out. I appreciate them.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

And thanks for coming along! That's what makes all the difference :)

Love the view

I love watching you both on your channel. So interesting and fun, thank you Steve 💚

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much Marina!

thanks, beautiful Scotland

Great stuff guys, love the relaxed style of your videos! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Martin! Appreciated :)

A bit late with my comment Steve on my favourite place in Scotland we even went to at School & stayed in a old barracks called Greycraigs on the western side of the island where we played golf on the great course there & to this day I still go over at least a few times a year & in nice weather a walk around the going on 11 mile circumference is one of the best days out ever! Great video & thanks 😊

@steve-marsh

Жыл бұрын

It looked fantastic, definitely need to dedicate more time!

Steve this was amazing thank you , 2 lovely people showing us around , great clear commentary , and great vibes all round

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it John!

Watched it again! Gonna watch all the Scottish island trips again, so good 😍

Loved your trip to the Island. 👍

Beautiful views from both sides…loved it 🤗

Thank you for wearing the hats with the flag of my home state, Colorado, USA. Come visit us!

Lovely wee informative vid just as should be. I'm an ayrshire and glesga man and I love my home and all its beaches etc.

What a wonderful QuikTrip! Love here in the winds in the masts. Great to see you guys out having fun even if it is a windy day. Be well, stay safe, don't blow away, love from Texas.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kate! We get our fair share of windy weather on this wee island :) Be safe too! :)

@dottiebroon

9 ай бұрын

I’m a Glaswegian who has lived in Texas for 52 years and went on my holidays to Millport as a wee girl and young teenager. If was lovely to see all the familiar places, check out my post here!! Bye y’all.

You two always make the day better.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Aw thanks so much Jerry!

Another excellent adventure! You two are awesome!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dave!

Brilliant thanks guys 😁😁👍👏👏👏

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David!

Thanks for the tour. Lovely little place

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jane!

Great Video so many great memories of Largs and Millport Love it.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim! So awesome there, cannae wait to return!

Another great video! That island would be a great vacation spot in the summer!

Thanks for bringing us along .🛳️💗

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean!

Hi Steve, as always great video of another place to explore, you have taken the hard work out of it all by highlighting the best things to see and do, another fun video with the two of you. Thank you as always.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Brian! More to come hopefully, getting round all of Scotland one day!

You both are doing a fantastic brilliant job on this island Steve and partner 😊

I love your videos! The best on KZread even when the weather is crap! Keep up the good work!

@steve-marsh

Жыл бұрын

Hey cheers for that! :)

What a marvellous video Steve - and that wind! The things you do for your art

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Robin it was wild, and that was just the clips we could include, some were completely useless!

Another brilliant video, interesting, fun and showing me places I've longed to go....and still hope to! Thanks Steve.

I really love these islands. I must explore Scotland and its islands more. How darn cute was Pablo ❤❤❤

You guys never fail to surprise me! I was enjoying your new video and there you are flying over the anthem of the seas at anchorage in Scottish waters . One of the best cruise ships out there. Was on it in 2019 on cruise from New York up to nova scotia with many stops. Epic. As soon as this craziness ends in Europe we will look in to cruising the UK. Again, great video and you guys stay safe.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robert! Hoping you get back in these waters soon :)

Another great video with brilliant content, you guys are so positive, we love watching you ♥️🚐♥️🚐♥️

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Yvonne! Love it when we can do these together :)

This was one of your best. Wild weather, but great fun!

Loved the tour, much thanks to you two! The weather doesn't phase me, as things come an go quickly by the sea. To get away to more peaceful and traditional places is truly fulfilling to the soul... & a pint or two out of the winds! Envious from me here in Canada. Cheers! / Sliante!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jim! You speak the truth mate!

Good view of Cumbrae we usually visit a few times a year and walk round. We did think about buying the Fintry Bay tearoom many years ago and have often looked at properties over the years. Unfortunately many if not most of the nice big houses have been broken up into flats and imagine there are lots just used as holiday homes which makes it more difficult for the local population. Love the place👍

Good video, enjoyed this alot,loved the dog on the chair outside the shop,

Brilliant, thouroughly enjoyed it!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bill!

Another interesting vlog. Thanks to you both 👍👍

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you for coming along Gordon!

Definitely on my to do list. Cracking vid as always! Keep them coming.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate! We were so close to bumping into each other on the Clyde! :)

Re The Large Viking connection. I holidayed in Fairlie (2 miles from Largs) all through school days and went to the Viking Cinema in Largs regularly. It closed in 1973.

Another fun wee video guys, just shows how much you can still do in Scotland in the winter you two make a great team 😎💯

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Douglas!

Two brave souls ! Impressive video !

What a fab trip! and great Video Steve & Alicja The island whilst small looked tropical in parts when the skies are blue, and the sun is shining! Scotland always surprises!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

Great vlog, great special effects 😆

Brilliant, well done loved it.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Eric!

Fantastic to you both to put up with the elements..Great variety of things to see. I also loved going into those tea shops around Scotland. Cheers Roger

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cannae beat a proper wee Scottish tea shop eh? Cheers mate!

Thanks Steve and Alicja, really enjoyed this. Looks a really lovely place, on my to go to list now. Horrendous weather but you two are so funny and really make every trip enjoyable. Xx

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Judy!

Nice paw hand sake from Pablo 😊

Great video (as always) Steve. And again, an island to put on my Scotland to do list. Greetings from Rotterdam, Netherlands.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! All the best to you in Nederland!

Another cracking video both. Keep them coming

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Robbie! :)

My favourite KZreadr back doing an amazing trip. I love Scotland and will be visiting very soon. Thanks again guys

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Richard, thanks again so much!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Bit blooming windy. A nice relaxing watch on a Sunday evening ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David!

My first visit to Scotland was to Fairlie. Loved the area so much I lived there for 4 years.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Jim!

Loved it Steve.

Another amazing place, Well done to you both for sharing.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming along!

Another belter from the Krankies 2.0. Another part of Scotland that's needing an explore. Thank you.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Haha love it! Cheers!

The ear muffs are absolutely appropriate for use wearing a Colorado hat. My son lives there now, and he would concur.

Wow, that's some wild wind! I admire your dedication to producing videos for your channel in such difficult weather circumstances. Sometimes it doesn't make for a very enjoyable adventure but it seems you two still had fun. I love the rock formations! It's a cute little island.....maybe more exploring there in warmer weather. lol I absolutely love learning all about new places in Scotland. Thanks for educating us in such an entertaining way! Keep up the great work! 👍

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Janice! To be honest, sometimes I don't think we'd get to some of these places in the weather we face if it wasn't for the channel, so you keep us going :)

Thank you for highlighting our favourite place in the world! Will take you over to wee Cumbrae if you're back there in the summer. Pablo is the friendliest dog as are his family.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Superb! Thanks so much Ian!!!

spent my summer holidays in milport 60 years ago when i lived in Glasgow used to do primary school summer trips there as well, I have photos of myself and my kids on the crocodile rock a few decades apart visited there 2016 I think but live in Canada since 2005, as for little Cumbrea done some survival training many moons ago with the Royal Marines memories thank for showing this keep them coming.

Fantastic and Windy video! Great!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luca :)

I am very envious of you two, enjoying that Fresh Sea Air ( Being in Scotland) and the Briskness of the day!

I went to Cumbria Island and the weather was so good, and the make gin

Loved this video..spent many years visiting here..we took family 3 times last year..ritz cafe the best...but also Fintry Bay tearoom is lovely...lots of quirky things in the grounds that our grand children loved..Happy travels you 2 ❤

I bet you'll remember that trip for longer than any fair weather ones. Mother nature eh? The beauty and the beast lol

I was there a couple of days ago in glorious sunshine - my previous visit was 50 years ago. I loved watching your video to relive the visit. We went up to the lookout point and could see beautiful Arran across the water.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you caught some better weather than us Deborah!

What an amazing trip! I love that you said the weather was exhausting, which can certainly be true. But it’s a beautiful place and I think it actually looked more natural when the weather was bad. And thank goodness no one has painted the lion rock, lol. It seems you will never run out of great places to explore in Scotland.

@mstrdiver

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Steve has to check their van for sand blast effects on the paint job?

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Haha imagine it was painted! :D

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

The van needs a good wash! And I still haven't done it :O

As a kid I used to visit my auntie and uncle on Cumbrae. Unfortunately the last couple of times I've been there was for funerals. Nice video. Brings back many memories. Thanks.