Eyup everyone, this video has been a bit divisive and that really wasn't my intention. The plan was to turn up last minute, with no research and just have a look around. I was absolutely knackered so maybe came across a bit grumpy but Edinburgh is a beautiful city and I'd like to come back with Helen and make a more upbeat vlog. If any locals would like to come and give us a tour, that would be great. My email address is in the description. 😊

@trace7676

Ай бұрын

Hey don't worry, I enjoyed it, it was 'real' nice to watch unplanned things, you're doing a good job, don't change!

@OutAboutPhotography24

Ай бұрын

Hello James I love watching your videos and I wondered if you have tips on starting a vlog as I’m thinking of starting vlog

@angeladelaney4178

Ай бұрын

Don't beat yourself up James. Really enjoyed the vlogs you did unplanned. Not worth making yourself ill. It looked very tiring travelling like you did 😊

@russellnewton6660

Ай бұрын

Would love to see you and Helen back in Edinburgh 👍

@shirleymclean5895

Ай бұрын

@@trace7676 agree

Dont beat yourself up James. Great that you mix it up a bit. I always enjoy watching.

I'm a bloke in my 50's as well. I wouldn't feel comfortable sleeping in a hostel room with even 1 bloke in it that I didn't know, let alone 7. You definitely made the right choice there. Sounds like it's time to get back to normality and recharge your batteries. All the best.

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

I've been back a few days already and feeling much better already 😊

@markstevens9660

Ай бұрын

You shoulda gone to Brighton from London …..only an hour and small B&B/Travelodge’s a plenty….🤓🍺🥂🤷🏼‍♂️

@Simon-fr4ts

Ай бұрын

I'm in my 50's too. I live only a mile from Newquay airport in Cornwall and there are flights to Scotland. I was actually thinking of Aberdeen in the winter, hoping for snow. Maybe stay for 2 nights in a Trevelodge or Premier Inn. I think Edinburgh or Glasgow are too big and touristy. I don't know what to do to be honest.

@shirleymclean5895

Ай бұрын

@@bythecurb good

@shirleymclean5895

Ай бұрын

@@Simon-fr4ts agree, I like the little places that never get a mention. Everywhere is interesting, everywhere has history.

At 22:20 that phone call reminded me of a conversation that Ricky Gervais would have had with Carl Pilkington... Helen being Ricky 😂

@Rebellious.mermaid

Ай бұрын

"im not going on a camel again" google it haha

It's mad them not having any towels, like they weren't expecting the train that'd been on the way for several hours

James don’t beat yourself up all your vlogs are brilliant and entertaining 😊 Hope your rested now … onwards and upwards 😎

I laughed when you said, "oh god I'm not walking up there" 😂

That call from Helibobs right cheered you up 😂😂😂🥰

I was looking forward to this video James but you needed help lad to have someone show you around Edinburgh. You really missed out on a lot

I had my own room on that train and never slept a wink , I feel your pain

@shirleymclean5895

Ай бұрын

One trip, the heating was broken, tropical temperatures in the height of Summer, for the entire journey!!!! Staff are always really nice though.

Mate you need to do some research! Edinburgh is a fantastic city, and you seem to have just done random places. With some research you could have had an amazing experience and a cheaper one. I’m a bit pissed off with this review to be honest!!

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

I really liked Edinburgh but the idea behind this series was to just turn up at places without any planning.

@Haggis305

Ай бұрын

Sorry James you can’t go to places like London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and have no idea what to do, not to mention you are spending your hard earned money to make great content. Not really a winging kind of place, unless you are going to spend a few days to get your bearings. You have not given your viewers a fair look at what the beautiful city of Edinburgh has to offer….I’m with James Monty on this one! Big supporter of your channel James, but this was not your best and such a waste of a great city with so much potential for great content. I think you want to hear honest feedback…..I hope you take it that way…Looking forward to more great videos

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

I do and I appreciate that. This series hasn't really worked out well so it's back to the usual content for the foreseeable future.

And this vlog is exactly why you’re so popular James, we love your honesty and down to earth ways showing us a honest, down to earth reviews of everywhere you go. Keep it up 👏👏👏😘

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

James entertaining as always 👍

Great video, as always. Love your content and appreciate the massive effort you always put into it. Thanks.

The cheapest accommodation is the University digs about a mile from the centre, they rent them out when students go home.

That "!pretty" bit was, I think, Harry Potteerish, James 😊 and don't start doubting yourself, you numpty! we're enjoying it!😊

We were SHOUTING AT THE TELLY about the fish & chips ("don't go in, don't do it!") 😮. Hells bells and bacon burgers! 😢 Marvellous video with real passion 👍.

@shirleymclean5895

Ай бұрын

Yes, we do the same! lol Trouble is when your tired, and in a strange town or City, your vulnerable.We were on the edge of our seats when he mentioned hostel. Absolutely fine, if your back packing with others etc., no problem, brilliant! However, if you haven’t had any sleep, you got to have your wits about you!

@user-ch9if6px6r

Ай бұрын

@@shirleymclean5895 It was the best we had in the UK and as a pescatarian we eat a lot of fish and chips. The scallops in Islay were only thing better.

I went 5 December and went to Christmas market. Lovely . ... but i did pay 239 a night at a central hotel 4 star . It is pricey ... but you could stay half hour away and travel back in . Worth visiting again . ... ❤❤

Been enjoying your travel videos James. Good to mix it up. Il be watching what ever you do. Best wishes.

I’m glad you went home I couldn’t have coped watching you going anywhere else, I was bloody knackered watching😂 I know I shouldn’t laugh when you say you’re tired but it’s the way you tell ‘em …(as Frank Carson would say :-)

It's very hard to be spontaneous AND budget conscious when you rock up to a city you're not familiar with, especially when you're also knackered from travelling but did a brilliant job with this odyssey James! There's no need to pay £00s for hotel rooms in Edinburgh or Glasgow but finding cheap ones near the city centres does take a bit of looking, like with any big city....and it's probably never going to be cheap if you arrive on the night you want to stay. Glasgow has a few affordable pod-type hotels including Revolver and Citizen M.....Maldrons hotel is also nice and can be cheap depending when you book....my personal favourite is Grasshoppers hotel right next to the central station (not sure if they still do it, but they used to have free homemade cupcakes available for guests 24/7!!)

I've done that Caledonian sleeper seated from Euston to Aberdeen and it was an absolute nightmare, I don't blame you for calling it a day.

@user-pd2rw3dz3n

Ай бұрын

Me too, it creaks and sounds like it needs a good service. Bloody awful.

@nedkabinder

Ай бұрын

These are new coaches and not a patch on the old ones .I'd never use the sleeper

@blackbob3358

Ай бұрын

A goodly measure of larrup on a long journey usually suffices, mr King.

@wiseonwords

2 күн бұрын

So have I. They should call it the Caledonian Sleepless.

Thanks for taking us on a great trip! I reckon if you'd had a bit of sleep on the train, you'd have been ok, but you looked dazed and shattered when you came out the station. A snooze in the park might have helped (I've seen it done discreetly!) Still, nothing ventured nothing gained. I'm sure the next wandering adventure will benefit from the do's and don'ts learned from this one. Rooms are just going to get more n more expensive as summer comes along, aren't they. If you scroll the calender on the YHA website you can find dates and (cheaper) prices for private rooms for odd nights here n there... Great stuff!

Edinburgh is probably my most favourite city I have ever visited,so much history and a variety of places to eat but can be quite hilly but well worth the effort 💛James is probably tired and cranky, doing too much in a short amount of time 😣

Enjoyed going on your journey with you James it’s cost you a fortune & there’s no point in making ya self ill sleep deprivation is not good. You’ve done a fantastic job walking all them miles round London & Edinburgh 💙

I tried the "Sleeper" in February and was so excited to experience the journey. Euston to Inverness was my route. Lovely staff and service but the rolling stock is well passed its shelf life. I had a room but you do not get sleep in them either, too rickety, too noisy and frequent jolts. I would like to think there will be an investment in rolling stock but in toaday's UK, no chance. Great vlog though. 😊

@andreathomson4376

Ай бұрын

Ha, I thought it was just me who thought this way. Agree with all your comments and I believe it was quite airless. Don’t remember any contact with staff (I boarded late in the day). Can’t remember whether I was going for an interview or had a long haul flight to catch, was absolutely shattered. If I had been able to sleep lengthways instead of side ways on, may have been a bit better, felt as if I was going to be tipped out at every stop 😂, and there was plenty of those. This was many years ago, never repeated the ‘experience’.

@user-pd2rw3dz3n

Ай бұрын

It belongs to the holyrood debacle, not WM, Snp are incapable of organising ferries to the many islands and fail monumentally in every thing they do. #ScrapHolyrood and sort out most of Scotland's problems.

Edinburgh is knackering when you get to my age and don't really have a plan. Premier Inn at Falkirk is usually reasonable, 55 sheets a night at the moment and worth considering if you ever return. Thanks for the upload James.

James loving these vlogs well done

Actually I thought you didn't look good James and thought get yersen back home, get rested up. I don't think you need worry about getting video's out or even the Content, just you and Helen and yer down to earth attitude is what we like. Just be you not what you think you got to be to please others. That's what we like about you both. Hope you feeling better.

Congratulations James, you've smashed it. Amazing. I thought you would fly into Edinburgh. You are my Braveheart. Amazing tour of Edinburgh. Thank you. Love to you Helen. Love the banter.

Thank you . Lovely how the Scottish ways with the bagpipes is celebrated without interruption , love the sound of the bagpipes . Amazing you got through with so little sleep , well done great video. 😊

Dont be saying sorry your health and safety comes first James

What ever video you do. I enjoy them. Keep going 😂

I bloody hate a bill with service charge ! £20 odd quid for fish chips and runny mushy peas . That’s tourist areas for you ! Very bloody sad. I understand they have overheads BUT cut your prices and you’ll get more people in! Nuff said . Love the vlogs James 👍

The Grassmarket during the festival is the busiest place...

Find a library and a swimming baths. Add that to your missions if it’s like this. Just an idea.

I think James was tired today, whinging about prices all the time reminds me of myself 😂

@cultfiction3865

Ай бұрын

It's normal to whinge about prices if you live in UK cos most of us aren't paid enough for the kinds of price tags on everything. Although a better way is just to avoid buying.

I really enjoyed the past three uploads dude, its brave to be putting polls to the people and going off on a whim. Its positive stuff . I don't understand the negative comments towards you mate, it seems as though some have missed the point. Take care James, in a bit.

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you mate 😊

@martinleak7813

Ай бұрын

Brave?

Love these random destinations James,WOW Edinburgh looks amazing, never ever been but having watched your superb vlog it's definitely on my bucket list, as always thanks for sharing ❤️👍

We've always called them Railway Stations. A train isn't going to do much unless there's a loco attached to it. Nobody says Plane Station do they?

Great following your journeys, and as others have said, really brave to let people choose where you go so kudos to you! Looking forward to seeing your next adventures with Helen too 👍🏻

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you, some fun trips with Hellibobs coming up 😊

Aye.. now then..that statue with the fella with a road cone on his head.. story is the local council just leave it up their because every time they took it down someone just put one back on..so 2 men with a truck to remove it was getting to expensive..

The stadium is for the Edinburgh Tattoo. Happens every summer

You've got my sympathises James. Living very very close to a tourist focused town it's almost a no go area in the high season. Thought you were pushing yourself very hard in this episode James take care...😎🇬🇷

Really enjoyed this series of videos. Fair play taking on all those tourist hot stops . How you stayed upright after a day in London , then no sleep is beyond me . Keep it up 👍

The things you do for us James, eating rubbish fish n chips and walking miles lol, O and not forgetting sleeping in hostels lol. LOVE IT 😂 seeetheee Maxx

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Haha thanks Maxx

I went last Sept, it was crazy busy & unfortunately rained the whole day. We stayed in Linlithgow, short train journey to Edinburgh. I will need to do it again as i didnt have a very positive experience 😢. X

Love watching all your videos from here in perth western australia. Really enjoy all your travels and good laughs with yourself and helen please keep those videos rolling in look forward to more to come your a natural😊

I feel your fatigue, traveling can really take it out of you when you're trying to see a lot in a short time. We viewed the Royal Britannia Yacht and then went to The FishMarket for fish and chips, I really enjoyed my meal there. Loved hearing the chat with Helen. Thanks for the tour around Edinburgh. Enjoy your time with your daughter, hope you got some rest. See you soon in the van, Dorothy probably missed you. Take care.

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm back home and having a lovely trip in Dorothy with Helen 😊

James, i would have gone home straight from London. Credit to you for trying something different but it's not the same when you're traveling about on your own. Have a pint, get on that train and don't fall asleep because of missing your stop!

Loved the road trip, totally different, well done. I'm waiting for the 50K :)

I loved the comment about wherever you go you hear bagpipes, reminded me of Jon Cleese, what did Sir expect to hear in Scotland a Colliery Brass Band perhaps. Well done for as we say stating the blooming obvious 😊

@user-pd2rw3dz3n

Ай бұрын

Before Edinburgh became Disneyland on a chill wind, the only time you heard bagpipes in Edinburgh was during the tattoo, now its during the tatty see you Jimmy 365 days

Do what us poor people in Glasgow do and visit in winter,cheaper hotels , not so many tourists, one for Helen and you. Good luck.

I’ve really enjoyed this series of vlogs James. When you got to the quieter bit with all them people, apparently it’s where they used to do hangings. We did open top bus tour , you walked some miles there. You film whatever you want , people watch if they want to or don’t . Just be you, cos you are doing great.

Awwa James hope your OK you will be OK my friend don't stress I know it's hard xxx❤❤❤

Caledonian waker haha, that did make spit my coffee out. Keep up the great videos.

Great vlog James I don’t blame you for heading home can’t wait for the Cromer Vlog a lovely little seaside town

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you mate, we're having a great day in Cromer

@user-pd2rw3dz3n

Ай бұрын

Beautiful & great crab

@rachelshonahague5718

Ай бұрын

Don't worry about coming home a day early James it was still a great Vlog.😉

I really felt for you in this video, trying to handle Edinburgh's notorious hills and cobbles on next to no sleep - I think all those people who voted for you to go from Lincoln to London then from there to Edinburgh must be some kind of sadists !!! ... It was an interesting idea, but as you found out not terribly prectical and VERY expensive, but you must go back one day, properly prepared. I've been twice, both in Spring midweek but aven't had much luck either there. The first time G/F No:1 sprained her ankle on the first day walking from our BnB into the centre and I found out my uncle had died while we were in the castle (a rip off BTW - you did well to swerve that) and the second time G/F No:2 twisted her knee as far away from the car as you could get on our walk and it was VERY cold and rainy the whole time, at least you had decent looking weather ! I hope to go back on my own by train (when I've saved up!) and walk or bus it towards Leith, checking out Hibernian FC, the new Meadowbank Stadium and best of all walk up "Arthur's Seat" which Helen was trying to tell you to do, the views from there of the city are awesome as often seen on Scootish set drama shows on TV like "Guilt" & "Annika" ... Hope you have recovered now, keep on doing what you do, we all love it !

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you Neil, I am sorry to hear about your uncles passing. I am going to go back with Helen and have a proper look around.

@neilwiltshire1467

Ай бұрын

@@bythecurb I am over it now - that was back in 2002 !! Also I forgot to mention you must try haggis, it is really rather tasty. There are several places to try it (obviously!) but we found The Arcade Haggis & Whisky House on Cockburn Street, just off the Royal Mile, they serve it in various ways, lovely cosy little place. I even bought one from Tesco last year and cooked it for Burns Night, wasn't too bad at all ! 😆

Love your content James always a good video 👍

That was great james just going to watch your visit to London now

JAMES......Get a decent size Campervan. You can do the town tours % have sleep facilities at hand. Don't class it as "vanlife" though, too many others doing that. I'm currently touring France & Spain, but not YouTubing🙂

The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK and runs from near St Pauls in London where you were the other day and ends in the centre of Edinburgh where you are in this vlog. shame you had to end this early but l am sure you will try somthing similar again soon.

Another brilliant video 👍👍

I was going to go there for 3 days with Voel coaches from North Wales . Thank's James you showed me Edinburgh Saved me some money won't be going too busy.

Enjoyed the video mate. I live in Edinburgh. Next time you go stay away from the tourist traps. 😆

I have really enjoyed the vlogs james

I no what to do grab a pint 😂that was so funny when you had Helen on the phone 😂❤

Perfect call to head home .... It was exhausting!

@shirleymclean5895

Ай бұрын

Yes, for the viewers as well!

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Sorry to trouble you Shirley. Hope you didn't miss BGT.

@shirleymclean5895

Ай бұрын

@@bythecurb 😆Apologies James, that comment wasn’t complete or negative .We were shouting at the tv NO, DONT GO BACK TO THE HOSTEL, DONT WALK UP THAT HILL! GET BACK TO THE STATION A.S.A.P😯 Worried for your well being and safety. We love and enjoy your vlogs!

@shirleymclean5895

Ай бұрын

Loathe BGT

Honestly you seemed really down in this vlog & i think you made the right decision in the end! Better to be happy than forcing content.x

Loved this vlog,your confidence has shot up....Keep it up your fab.x

Lovely video James, keep up the good work! 🇬🇧

James editing game stepping up 🙌🍻

Good to see you in town 😃 I should have gave you some tips 😩

I live in Basel and when I go to visit family in Newcastle I fly to Edinburgh. Its is expensive for Hotels, more expensive than London. I often stay overnight but slightly out of town Haymarket area. Still on the tramand bus route to airport and 10 to 15 minute walk to Waverley. I when them in Edinburgh tend to get out of it. Go to South Queensferry and see the Fourth bridges, have a walk up to Arthur's Seat or down Lieth Walk to Lieth.

@James-gf9jl

Ай бұрын

Where are the other three?

The seating that they are setting up at the Castle is for The Edinburgh Tattoo❤

you could've caught a half-hour train to somewhere like Stirling and got a hotel room for 70 quid. There's a castle there and then an easy start to the Inverness journey

@FeedbackPete1

Ай бұрын

But no research was done at all. I just watched this video and I know people including himself were saying he's trying to be spontaneous. But all I kept thinking while watching it was hasn't he checked anything out before hand. Could have booked an underground tour of the vaults or Mary King's Close. Went to the National Museum Of Scotland for free could spend a few hours in that place. Should have took a walk up Calton Hill for great views over the city. Could have stayed in Falkirk for a night found a cheaper hotel there. Falkirk is easily accessible by frequent trains there. In Falkirk your smack bang in the middle between Glasgow and Edinburgh. And the bonus is you stay in Falkirk you've got an opportunity to see the Kelpies. But that's the sort of info you go armed with if you do some homework first.

Enjoyed it all as usual. Great idea to let us choose & brave of you to do it… you must be knackered. Get yourself home… see you soon. Lucy xx

Thanks James, get ya sen a good rest, have a chillout for a few days and do what you like best. All the best to you. 😊

Hi James for fish + chips stick to Yorkshire with beef dripping that train has many reports about lack of sleep from passengers sadly the only time i get grumpy is when shattered too so i know the feeling.

Bertie's is a massive trap for tourists who want to try fish and chips but don't know where else to go. All your Americans and other tourists are on Victoria Street for their Instagram photos, they see the big red white and blue neon sign and they're sold. They won't bat an eyelid at paying £30 for a mediocre fish supper and some tinned mushy peas because they don't know any better. There are numerous chippies around the city who will do a much better fish supper with a can of Irn Bru - which is how it should be done - for around a tenner.

The Shouty man in Edinburgh was the best one yet. 😊

Really enjoyed this content as we do all your vlogs. Have a good rest and just do whatever type of vlog you choose, they are all great

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊❤️

Don't blame you for cutting it short, i hate missing sleep. Hope you have a good rest buddy. Great content even when you are knackered!

Oh my James, you took me right back to times spent with my relatives from Barnsley when you said you would be really "badly", that is what they used to say. Sweets were spice, coat was coit, love it. Well done on your trip, you really covered some miles. Looking forward to the next vlog

Nice vid james .you should of tried the Guildford Arms pub near waverly Station. Good selection of beers in there

On a positive note, I think it fair to say that you will have learned a few things from this particular exercise !

Don't be hard on yourself James,I enjoy all your vlogs 😊

Great video.. picture quality is great 😊

Home of the deep fried mars bar, what did you expect James? That first monument you looked at musta bin modelled on Thunderbird 3.

The away days didn't really work I'm surprised a long journey on a train no panoramic scenery stills or moving footage. Unless it was in total darkness all the journey.

Enjoyed you vlogs over all james you worked hard on them mate and did a brilliant job "thanks". You did your best to put in some content on this one for us mate and i for one enjoyed it , you looked tired and not at your best. Get youself home See your daughter , and helen of course get mind and body rested and come back rejuvenated . See the rejuvenated happy go lucky james in the next one😂

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm back on it now 😂

Don’t forget. Be positive. You said it. By the way I know it’s difficult.

Good on ya James. I really enjoyed your last few days. And you know what I think I'd have just got the train hone too. 👍 There's nowt worse than getting no sleep and feeling grouchy. And there's no way I'd be paying hundreds to stay in a hotel for one night. You give it a good go. 👍😁 Now get ya self back down to Barnsley. Safe travels. 🚄😁🤪

Hi Helen what a shame you are working Helen are bless he's missing you ,I don't know how you do it in your own James Edinburgh looks nice but expensive ,we was thinking about doing Christmas market this year and staying in Travelodge for a couple of days loved the vlog Ange

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you Ange. I'm back with Hellibobs now 😊

Hi James, thanks for this vlog, great to see Edinburgh, but don't think I will be rushing to go there,the fish and chips was disgusting for the price,you don't mind paying uf its really good x . Great ti hear Helen giving you advice, love her,well you get some rest and look forward to your next vlog 😀 ❤

@FeedbackPete1

Ай бұрын

It's a beautiful city probably one of the most historic looking in the UK. I feel like this video has put a few people off it which is a shame as Edinburgh has a lot to offer. I had Irish friends from Dublin stay for three days they got a self catering flat a few miles outside of the city and travelled in. It was their first time ever in Scotland and they loved Edinburgh and the architecture and said they'd definitely come back. It gets super busy during August but a lot of that is because all through August is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Tattoo. But the atmosphere then is amazing. You've got all sorts of street entertainers musicians acrobats comedy acts everywhere. And literally thousands of shows going on that you can go see. Even big names like Frank Skinner.

Edinburgh is my favourite city. You need a few days there to explore and some stamina for all the hills and closes. You can take the tram down to Leith and get nicer fish and chips overlooking the sea. The seating is for the Edinburgh Tattoo which they have every year at the same time as the festival. Also if you go up Calton Hill its not too high but you get great views of the city and castle, out to the sea and Arthurs seat. I stayed in a B&B quite close to Calton Hill so walking distance to the centre and very reasonable.

Don’t beat yourself up , if it’s not quite right, move on to the next one , keep doing what you’re doing 👍👍👍

Always enjoy whatever you are up to James.. Edinburgh looks nice 👍🙏

@bythecurb

Ай бұрын

Thank you Kenny

That was grate James really interesting thanks

Done in after a day in Scotland . Maybe next time, big yin 😂