A busy chip shop is always a good sign... If the locals are supporting the place, Its worth it.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

So true!

@tonypaddler

10 ай бұрын

... or supporting the plaice 🐟 ... Sorry, I'll get my coat 🙄😏

@adema1978

10 ай бұрын

Now I want fish and chips...

@tonypaddler

10 ай бұрын

@@adema1978 well after getting back last night from a mini three day cycle tour in Scotland that's exactly what I had(dock) .. Sorry, I'm doing it again 🙄

@adema1978

10 ай бұрын

@@tonypaddler When I went to the Chippie in Wexford once I cod my chance in exclaiming there's the catch of the day.

I love how you take the mundane every day situations and make them interesting. Liked the fish dinner and the pub hunt too. You do good work! Annoying people on the overnight trip. Such inconsiderate behavior.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

It was an experience for sure! Learning to just keep that camera rolling! :)

@ScottKinnear

10 ай бұрын

Theres no need and Ferry staff should be telling them to quieten down. Playing music at that time. They should get a set of headphones. Steves got a big heart doing all that travelling on his own. Id get lost 😂🤪 not a good single traveller. Doesnt appeal to me, not nowadays anyway, I used to just go away fishing and golfing when i was younger.

@happysporran

10 ай бұрын

Fish and chips reviews are a highlight for me!

@duncanmcewan1049

10 ай бұрын

Yeah - I was shocked that the crew just ignored the folk lying about like that. Given a seat reservation was mandatory - they should have been "somewhere" - not blocking the corridors.

@ScottKinnear

10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh you done great Stevie. Great videos 👍

Your videos are better than any TV shows I'm amazed you haven't been snapped up by the big media channels... but watch this space!

Amazing capture of the sunrise Steve. Too right, far too peopley for me, definitely an out of season trip.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers! I hadn't expected to be outside to capture it :D Out of season wins for me, shame about the lack of daylight, but I'd take a chilled ferry any day!

We’ve always gone to Orkney from Scrabster, which is a much shorter crossing and you see the Old Man of Hoy! That night crossing looked terrible. Once again you’ve done a trip so we don’t have to! Thanks Steve.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Much prefer that crossing too, but it's a long trip to just get to the ferry eh?

@maryreid4273

10 ай бұрын

I live in Orkney and there are plusses and minuses to both, depending on where your eventual destination is, how much you like driving/being on a bus/train, if you can sleep on the overnight ferry, how rough the sea is, how good a sailor you are, if you can get space on the boat (Steve's route here can be really busy and there are not enough cabins most of the time). Shetland folk only have the Aberdeen option, Orkney folk have more options overall.

Nicely highlighting the grim realities of our "lifeline" service there. Onboard accommodation has become ridiculously hard to book unless you're booking three months in advance. And nobody can tell why.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, totally noticed that when I was researching dates, every single one was like 'no cabins available'

@lardeyell

10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh There's always been bottlenecks during school holidays...but this past year or so it's been grim. Your Southbound journey was probably a bit extreme, given the exodus after the Tall Ships started leaving on the Saturday. Incidentally, the boat slows in the lee of the mainland for the timing of its arrival at 7am. It'll never be early. The same happens coming North, once you're off Shetland it'll slow for arrival in Lerwick at half seven...

@davidrle23

10 ай бұрын

It's why no one locks their cars in Shetland. Stealing the car is the easy bit, getting it off the island involves at least a 3 week lead time! The reality is we need bigger ferries, but these ships are only half way through their lifespan and given the Scottish Government's inability to build ferries for the west coast, I don't see them getting new ferries for Shetland any time soon. There has been talk over the years of new 'ropax' freight ships that would have space for 200 passengers, to eliviate some of the pain on busy crossings but so far nothing has come to light. There's also the bottle neck of Aberdeen which can't take ferries any bigger than the current Northlink twins and despite building a whole new larger harbour, didn't put a ramp in it. And despite some Shetlanders suggesting sailing to a different port, Aberdeen is and always will be the logical place for the lifeline ferry service to sail to. I think one solution is to try and have a dedicated Kirkwall > Aberdeen link with additional tonnage. Half the problem is Orcadian's and Shetlander's are fighting for the same cabin and car deck space. There's not a huge amount of interest in the Kirkwall > Lerwick leg of the journey, perhaps keep it in at the weekend like the olden days. Doesn't need to be their every other night!

@postscript67

9 ай бұрын

Since the pandemic you can no longer book a bunk in a shared cabin. The ability to book a whole cabin to yourself did always restrict the availability of sleeping accommodation, but now that it is the only option it is much worse.

Steve time! Can’t wait. Here we go….

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha cheers :)

@t.m.warren2124

10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh I loved the water with the moon behind it. So beautiful! But poor Steve. You looked absolutely nackered at 4am. I do hope you got some sleep once you got home. Onto the next adventure. Thank you

We appreciate your sacrificing your sleep and body to give us some video of your journey. A good lesson for anyone who takes this ferry. Not all travel is great, you just hope it balances out - and it usually does - with the good stuff, the unexpected, the joy of discovery.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Well said! I have just booked some more 'challenging trips' ;)

I consider you as one of the great philosophers of our time.

I'm sure Shetlanders will be very pleased to hear you say that inadvertently travelling to Shetland would be a nightmare!

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha it would be if your accommodation is in Orkney!

@maryreid4273

10 ай бұрын

A planned trip to Shetland would never be a nightmare, an accidental one might, especially on a rough crossing!

I really admire your stamina Steve it is more than I could put up with at my age and I always look for a cabin, thanks for taking me along it was an insight into what was on offer. Till next time stay safe and cheers.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Simon! I got caught out a bit on the return, expecting it to be faster, a cabin is always the best shout, but they are booked solid all summer

@maryreid4273

10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh Cabins are often booked up ahead of time, but you can sometimes find them at short notice if someone has had to cancel - we've had that a couple of times and have promptly booked them, because they disappear quickly! It's always worth checking the website if you are keen to get a cabin. You can also ask to be put on the cabin waiting list, though not sure if they only go through that on the day of sailing.

How about a fish supper tour round Scotland by ferries and public transport? You might need to fast afterwards though!

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha I need a few gym visits already!

5:04 in 2019 i travelled up saturday to catch the ferry sunday, slept by the cenotaph in my car. After boarding and getting my meal I went on to the upper observation deck

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Nice!!!

I take your point on busy overnight ferries and sleepers in corridors, but compared to the overnight train or coach, a ferry is so much better, more space to have a beer, and a chance of a good breakfast, plenty areas to move about it. Time would be too short to get a cabin unless you are doing the full journey, very enjoyable though. Thanks Steve

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

You are spot on mate! Even with limited nighttime deck access, it's a treat to be able to stand outside in the fresh air (and believe me the air inside was anything but fresh!)

As a kiwi (and a ginger 🤭) I had no idea what to expect when when I visited Scotland what I found was a strong sense of home and belonging Steve really love that part of the world and every time I watch a video of the hebrides I drop a tear and yearn for a vist to a place where my ancestors come from i can't wait to return ❤

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

We both yearn for the other side of the world - house swap? :)

The mv Hrossy (the horsy as we knew it working on the sister ship mv Hjaltland) there was a lot of rivalry between the two! I remember once during a period of bad weather we sailed as usually whilst the Horsy never sailed with the unusual outcome of the two ships being side by side in Aberdeen harbour… you should have heard the abuse being shouted between crew members on both vessel in Aberdeen Harbour! Lol

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha I can believe it! Superb! Any would love to have seen the 2 ships docked next to each other!

@davidrle23

10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marshhappened every other day during Covid however Aberdeen harbour is real difficult to find anywhere to take a decent photo.

@xbdgames6355

10 ай бұрын

That must have been a rare occurrence 😂. Its usually the Hjatland that now doesn't sail. Must have the Old Hrossey captain on it now 😉

@barvdw

10 ай бұрын

I won't be asking which of the vessels is the better one, but are they very different?

@xbdgames6355

10 ай бұрын

@@barvdw both identical. The Hamnavoe is the 3rd 1 and that's different. There's cargo ships also.

Reminds me of the Alaska Marine Highway ferries in the summer....bedlam! But, oh, the lighthouses on your journey! Especially the one in Footdee. You didn't go to Lerwick to see Jimmy Perez? Oh, I forgot...he's not there anymore. Is the "new" Shetland been broadcast yet? Your videography of the sunrise is beautiful!

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha the new one will be out soon, I'm just not sure about it without Jimmy you know!!!

Hello Steve, great video as usual. Do you ever get lost on these excusions? I can't imagine going too far from my lodgings in a place I'd never been before, to go find a pub. How do you find your way back. It seems like you take many twists and turns. I'd be lost.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha I had time on my side, but it's difficult to get lost in Kirkwall, even in the dark :)

A few years ago I got decidedly inhibited through drink and fell asleep on this crossing, luckily a nice young Dutch man who I’d got talking to woke be up but I did hold the boat up and had to be escorted through the vehicle deck 😬

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha that's hilarious :D

Great video Steve. The difference in duration in the crossing has to do with HGV-drivers. By making the nighttime crossing take longer they get their uninterrupted rest (as required by law). It is this way for all the ferries with nighttime crossings. If you'd be able to see the occupation for the sleepers in the inside cabins (you can't btw), you'd probably find those matching the number of HGV's on board.

Wow, another interesting video. I am shocked they let people just camp out in all the public spaces on the ship, that doesn't seem very safe. You were a trooper for staying up and filming this for us. That loud music at 3 am was certainly extra. You will need to sleep for a couple of days after that. Amazing filming as always. Great job Steve. 😃

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Wanda! Oh my own bed was comfy after this! :)

@maryreid4273

10 ай бұрын

There are not enough cabins on the boats unfortunately. There are pod lounges, but the pods are glorified seats and apparently not comfortable to sleep in. There are also recliner seats, again not that comfortable to sleep in. If you have to travel but cannot get a cabin (quite common as they are often booked in advance) then the only other option is to lie down somewhere.

@duncanmcewan1049

10 ай бұрын

@@maryreid4273 Maybe I am weird (My wife would say no maybe about it lol), but I can sleep well enough in a recliner seat. I would be more comfy in a recliner seat, than lying on the floor. Lucky for me that there seemed to be an abundance of spare seats 😂

@maryreid4273

10 ай бұрын

@@duncanmcewan1049 I have slept in the recliner chairs a long time ago, but I wouldn't want to do it again unless I really had to. We try to only go if we can get a cabin but sometimes people need to travel at short notice and all the cabins are booked! I am glad you find the recliners ok though.

@charlesscott1512

8 ай бұрын

Slighty out of the area but the Alaska State ferries from Bellingham to Haines about 4days they do allow passengers to actually pitch tents in public areas and sheltered deck areas

St Ola Hotel back bar, Albert Hotel Bothy bar are more old man sort of pubs. The busy one was the Skippers Bar owned by Kirkwall Hotel. If a little earlier that's nice for dinner or drinks

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Ach I wish I'd known!

Much appreciate that you showed us the wonderful moment of the rising sun from the horizon 22:07.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

A pleasure! Not much else I could do on the ferry at that time :D

I love that you show us these really low-cost trips....but I'm getting concerned about your diet and sleep!!! Thanks for showing all the wonderful places I couldn't hope to visit!

I live in orkney use northlink a lot

Good video Steve 👍 The ships security should have dealt with the grubs playing music at 3am, a clump or moving them to the kennels would do the trick.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha beautiful! :D

Enjoyed your trip on cruise, hope you show svalbard, northern most part of the world some day. Thanks, cheers

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

I am still trying to re-book it at a similar price to what I had to cancel, will get there one day!

@Bips256

10 ай бұрын

It's very exotic and beautiful 😍 but probably not for Nordic winter , thanks so much 😊

@Bearleena

10 ай бұрын

If you do go to Svalbard, you could get in touch with the resident KZreadr Cecilia and her partner Christoffer, I‘m sure they‘d be happy to see a fellow KZreadr.

There is an Orkney Island Council bus (operated by Stagecoach) which takes you from the town centre to Hatson Ferry terminal and it waits at the terminal to take passengers from the ferry into town. Service X10 and it actually starts and finishes in Stromness

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Oh good to know! I just went for the easy option this time, not often I'm in a taxi :)

@Bearleena

10 ай бұрын

We took that bus last week to the centre of Kirkwall and it worked out perfectly, a quid each, and a lovely driver who knew exactly which stop each passenger needed to get off at.

@irenestrmnss4496

9 ай бұрын

Stromness is my name, but I am norwegian so it s spelled Strømnæss 😊 fun !!! So fun. Never knew. Hello from Norway 🙋‍♀️🌅

I love ferries around the Scottish isles, even as an old bloke I still get excited like a little kid.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Ahhh I'm the same!

Great video mate! I don’t think I’d fancy that party boat for 6 hours back with no cabin. Totally agree on the noise curfew although you’d expect people to use their common courtesy and intuition not to play music off their phone at 3am!!!

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

It's sad that you need to introduce these things at ALL, but that's the world we live in eh!

Such a contrast, with the heavenly scenery, and the hellish atmosphere on the ship. Good you were sleeping the next day, because you had panda eyes at the end. Only for essential trips, but much better in winter. 😊

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Spot on Mike! Out on that wee deck was the only place to be on the way back (I'm glad not to share the smell onboard as well!)

Wow - the timing on this could not have been better. We are taking the same ferry Sunday next - Aberdeen to Kirkwall. We are taking the shorter ferry to Scrabster on the return so we can drive back down. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

That is ABSOLUTELY the way to go! Enjoy it!

@maryreid4273

10 ай бұрын

Look out for the spectacular Old Man of Hoy on your crossing from Stromness to Scrabster.

@MarkJohnson-hw2xo

9 ай бұрын

In mid-September we’re doing that trip in reverse: from Scrabster to Stromness, Orkney for a couple days, then the overnight route (but with a cabin) from Kirkwall to Aberdeen. We’re bringing our rental car on this trip.

@okeesmokee6658

9 ай бұрын

@@MarkJohnson-hw2xo Just finished our tour. Loved Orkney - very different than I had imagined - much more going on but still tranquil. The ferry from Aberdeen to Kirkwall got a little old - after dinner we didn't have much to do, but it was all still pretty good. The ferry from Stomness to Scrabster was quick, quiet, and peaceful - different ship layout and we were able to find a quiet place to relax. We then made the drive along the North Shore and then from Laxford Bridge down to Lairg - not what I was expecting. The scenery is spectacular, but the driving was like some sort of warped video game. Now in Edinburgh for the Tattoo and then to London and then home. Hope you enjoy your trip - we really had a good time.

Another great video Steve, Nothing wrong with having Fish and Chips twice in one day. Glad you managed to get a beer. I don't know how you managed to stay awake. You must have been knackered when you got home. Thanks again. Look forward to the next one.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

I slept all day long when I got back and it was a comfy sleep !

Another Good Adventure. Thanks for sharing Steve, good editing. Hope you get some sleep. B. McClure

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian! I slept all day when I got home!

Another excellent video and well stamina is needed me thinks for the night ferry x

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

It sure was a challenge! Thanks :)

Hi Steve did exactly the same trip last year in May . My reasons were to research my dads posting on the Orkneys during WW2 . Took a bus to the other port then did a couple of tours in the day . Realy enjoyable trip . Keep up the excellent work .

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Nice trip! I like the sound of that one!

@martincannon1078

10 ай бұрын

As Captain Hamish Blair said when stationed in the Orneys during the war: "This bloody town's a bloody cuss no bloody trains no bloody bus and no one cares for bloody us in bloody Orkneys etc...

Thank you for another entertaining video , your give me "itchy feet" - been inspired to go explore less traveled parts of my own corner of the world more

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Go for it! :)

My great uncle used to farm Hatston, but the farm was requisitioned during WW2. I can't remember if it was an airfield or a seaplane depot, but something like that. He came down to Aberdeenshire and farmed there instead.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Interesting! Did requisitioning come with a payment or was it all for the war effort I wonder?

@halcroj

10 ай бұрын

@@steve-marsh Yes I think there was a scheme for compensation, but how equitable it was I really don't know.

wow what a sunrise, that bit at 22:12 with the seagull flying across the sunrise would make a beautiful piece of wall art

Looks like a very nice ferry and a lovely evening. Your room was tiny. Your fish and chips looks good. People sleeping on the floor reminds me of the ferries to Newfoundland where people sleep wherever they can find a spot! Nice sunrise! Bet you’re glad to be disembarking! Enjoy your sleep .

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Patricia! I slept all day and it was the best ever! :D

Aww, my heart sunk for you when you'd missed breakfast to catch the sunrise after not finding anywhere comfy to sit. But at least you were near the end of your journey home and not starting another day's travel.

Thanks Steve for showing me around the ferry ⛴ round the shops and nice weather and early sunshine Thanks

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Thanks once again for coming along Elaine!

I like the sea even if there isn't any scenery, lovely weather too and a sunset!!😊😊!

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

It's always made me fancy a cargo ship voyage too!

I am definitely with you Steve, as a solo traveller most of the time , always much more enjoyable in Winter with quietness and calmness, LOVE all of your videos, icing on the cake to me is your charming Scottish accent ;)

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks very much! :)

@EMB238

10 ай бұрын

Yes, winter travel is the best. Late October through March. Few crowds, local folks less stressed, accommodations reasonably priced, and holiday markets/processions/festivals are everywhere. 😊

@maryreid4273

10 ай бұрын

@@EMB238 April, October and January are my least favourite months to leave the island - higher/choppier seas and more chances of storms - although we can get choppy seas any time it's more likely in the winter I'd say!

Another great video Steve, beautifully shot.

STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVE! awesome. always just awesome.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha cheers!

Always enjoy your tours and show truthfully how it is,thank you.

Brilliant video as always, love the kilts btw

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers, aye loving that too!

Love your video’s.

great video Steve

You really do produce some bloody good content mate, very enjoyable and entertaining - cheers!

Super cool video steve!

Nice video Steve, enjoyed this trip report!

I reckon Steve’s day in Orkney was filled by a flight from Kirkwall to Papa Westray . Then the worlds shortest scheduled flight from Papa Westray to Westray. 90 seconds…….. The back to Kirkwall. I remember him being on Papa Westray and watching the flight over to Westray.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha that may have been the PLAN!

Love your videos especially the ferry ones 😊😊

Thanks Steve for your journey to the orkneys on the ferry brilliant 👏 👍

Brilliant video as always!! Hate when ferries are packed out. Amazed that the deck was open all night long. Hope youbgot some rest when you got home. Hope all is well and hope you have a great weekend. Take care

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Peter you too! Aye slept all day when I got back :) Yeah, the wee deck at the stern is open all night, mainly for smokers I think!

@maryreid4273

10 ай бұрын

Smoking is not allowed in inside areas on board, so at least one deck will always be open - normally the one right behind the food area.

Many thanks for a super video, I used various ferrylink sailings earlier this year, Aberdeen to Lerwick is the next one. Thanks again for all the info and tge fantastic photography

Spent a full day in Kirkwall, The cathedral is awesome, The whole cruise was fantastic.

The videos from home always the best mate 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I love your videos Steve.😊

Enjoyed that trip, the sea looks calm in the summer! Not sure I could do it in Jan for the fire festivals. Love all the info you give us Steve, so useful, I like to see your fish suppers lol.

Nice video I like ur videos are good and relaxing

Боже ж мій, Стіве, як ви витримали таку складну подорож? Дякую вам за це дивовижне відео! Я захоплююсь вашою витримкою на великих піших переходах, але цілий день і ніч без відпочинку- ви себе не бережете, шановний Стіве. 💕💕💕💕 Бажаю вам все ж таки більш комфортних подорожей

Hope you’re doing well and are keeping safe in the weather and that the family are safe too!

Such beautiful skies Steve. Really enjoyed this one 🥰

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

The skies are so often the highlight of this route!

Another great and informative video Steve. It's nce to see that I'm not the only one that dashes about a "new" ship like a gleeful 12 year old school boy - exploring every corridor and deck, opening every door I can find. 😄

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha every time mate :)

Great video 📸 my friend, what a great vlog. Loved every bit of it even the stair 😂 where small.

great vid Steve as always, another trip on my bucket list, but definitely off season. Thanks bud

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Haha yes, off-season is the best tip I could ever give for this route!

Great as always, Steve ! Thanks😎

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Richard!

That was an eye opener…thank for all you put yourself through! Love the sea shots especially. Thanks a lot

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Hey you're very welcome!

Really enjoyed the video Steve , as always keep up the great work 👍😁.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers mate!

Thank you! Great video!

@steve-marsh

9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks :)

Ferry's are always busy in summer. We're travelling from Hull to Rotterdam next week on a busy crossing. Thanks for taking us along

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Enjoy the trip! :)

Love the insight to these North Sea ferries. Thanks Steve.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Nathan!

great video🙂 Thanks for posting.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

An absolute pleasure! Well, the outbound trip was a pleasure anyway...🤣

Wonderful stuff!!!!!

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Well, Steve, you're lucky the weather was so fine. Just imagine a rough crossing with the ship 'heaving' in more ways than one!

One of my favourite videos. Was surprised to see Orkney’s version of Ibiza’s west end! Keep the videos coming Steve!! Thank you.

I remember the old days when it was The North of Scotland Orkney and Shetland Steam Packet Company, from Leith. The old St Ninian rolled and corkscrewed like a pig in a barrel going over Niagara Falls. Kersploosh every seventh wave, or so it seemed.. Cabins which had 'windows' (;lights, in seaman's language) looked like watching the window into a modern washing machine. I remember the creaking of the oak timbers in the cabins and the sight of the Skipper barfing over the Starboard bridge wing; and the seagulls fighting over the chunky bits in the water. Ah! Those were the days: when men were men - and Orcadian sheep were nervous. Shetland sheep just got used to it. But that's for another channel..

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

I must say that sounds WONDERFUL!

@chrisolsson321

10 ай бұрын

So, i take it that your time in Orkney. Wink.

@chrisolsson321

10 ай бұрын

Opos! Meant to say "your time in Orkney was not entirely ovine'.

Thanks for sharing your journey, Steve. Greetings from Australia .

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Richard!

Great vlog as always Steve. Really enjoy the films you put out. Thank you ❤❤.

A great trip and well videoed

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I always like watching your videos sitting here in Dublin. Your videos give me an idea of what to expect on ships.

Love it ..."..dead fresh"...!

Great video Steve and what an eye opener ! Out of season is the wat to go I reckon...

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Oh absolutely mate, still a fun trip but NO TO SUMMER!

Another great video Steve makes my Saturday night . See you on the next one 😊

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Cheers Sandra! Another couple from Orkney on Tuesday and Saturday :)

superb wee video mate!

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it :)

Well done. I spent quite a bit of sailing out of Aberdeen. Loved it,love the u.k.

Had a great haddock & chips when I stayed at the Orkney Hotel in Kirkwall. Also, had great coffee at the Sunbeam coffee house.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Oh I've never tried either, will need to put that right!

@christopherfox735

10 ай бұрын

It should be Sunbean coffee. Still great though.

Great video Steve

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Janet!

Lived there when I was young, beautiful place

Excellent video. Great quality 👍

@steve-marsh

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Oh Steve, what a trooper you are for all your fan's ! Great video. Beautiful sunset.. soothing music..loved it!..Keep 'em coming..Thank you..

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do! :)

Brilliant video Steve, the ferry to Shetland is on the bucket list.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

A great crossing but for that one PLEASE get a cabin!!!

Wonderful and charming, as always, Steve. I so want to visit beautiful Scotland.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tom!

Hi Steve, another great video so thanks for sharing your travels with us once again, i've seen the Northlink ferries depart from Aberdeen and always wondered what they looked like, as someone who wants to plan a visit to Orkney this video has given me some good tips, avoid the tall ships, go in shooltimes and in off peak travel times lol One thing i was surprised to see was when you got on the night crossing that the restaurant was closed i would of thought even bearing in mind the time that people would eat there, therefore i wonder if thats regular or just a one off on your crossing, i'd be interested to see

What a great trip! Thank you for all the trials and tribulation should go through to bring these to us. And as for me I don't think I could have had too many meals that were fish and chips when I was there. I'm sure the friends that I was visiting got really tired of it but not me. Say hi to Alicja for me. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Kate! Have a great weekend! Best wishes from us both :)

Steve thank you for another video and greetings from Los Angeles !!!

@steve-marsh

10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks so much!!!

Very reasoned delivery with a great sense of what you’re saying and to whom. Love the banter and personal take. Great accent too. Strong Scottish heritage, lived there five years. Would love to be there, but don’t know when