The Edinburgh Tram Challenge. Alighting at EVERY stop between the Airport and Newhaven...
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@rleggatt9468 Жыл бұрын
There are only two people who can turn an everyday, mundane, commuter route into an interesting and entertaining challenge. Thanks for the video. Loved it.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha we had our doubts! Thanks :)
@GrandPrixDecals
9 ай бұрын
How many people commute to the airport?!
@rontidyman6286 Жыл бұрын
Who in the world came up with this tram challenge? 7 hours to cover 18kms! You guys have real stamina. Always great to see Alicja. She added a great sense of fun to the video.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
And it was HER idea 🤣
@kymbosa
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marshso you can’t say NO to that! Otherwise you’ll have to do a whole video on “how you can say No to the better half” and that sounds worse than the trams! Cracking video!
@denif5678
Жыл бұрын
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@jvgreendarmok
Жыл бұрын
It's like the opposite of the "seven cities in a day" challenge video. 🙂
@badrallach4792
Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, it was nice to see all my old haunts from a trams eye. I lived in carrick knowe and balgreen a few years ago. I also worked on Murrayfield stadium. That Edinburgh gateway seems very under used. Wonder when it'll close 😮 Thanks guys, always very interesting and funny. 👍😊
@martintattersall2528 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this, really appreciate the work you both put in to show us something if interest at each stop where possible. It was actually a really good idea, like a slice right across Edinburgh giving us a bit of a flavour of the place. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with Greggs!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Martin! Aye the Greggs bit - it was more that we had all the choices of the big city and STILL ended up there, and Alicja's pizza slice tasted like it had been on display all day :D
@Chief_Brody Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed that 😊 One thing I did notice was how pristine everything was and next to no litter. Well done Edinburgh!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Aye it was looking good!
@sandersson2813
Жыл бұрын
One thing I've noticed when I return to Edinburgh for a weekend now I live abroad is how filthy Edinburgh actually is. Litter is a real pet peeve for me. There is no need for it.
@sandersson2813
Жыл бұрын
@@craigslotsalot Your standards are clearly lower. Edinburgh is pretty bad for litter.
@sandersson2813
Жыл бұрын
@@craigslotsalot lucky you.
@jamestyler12JT
Жыл бұрын
@@craigslotsalotvery incorrect
@michaelsaayman2802 Жыл бұрын
Nice video Steve. I must say this is something I do when visiting a new city as its a great way to see the city and sometimes you find real gems that are not on the touristic routes. Its also a cost effective way to see the sights and you can do it at your own pace. Thanks again for a great tour of Edinburgh.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Aye, it's certainly a bit different from the normal kind of city tour eh? And nice to avoid the crowds in a very busy city!
@davidwhite1919 Жыл бұрын
Watching this is a great way for those of us who don’t live in Edinburgh to get an idea of the city and some of its interesting parts. Well done!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, we really wanted to show a different side of the city from the 99% of Edinburgh videos :)
@paulnorval9646 Жыл бұрын
Well done Steve & Alicja, certainly a ten out of ten for stamina to do the challenge (or was an endurance test?!) Pleased to see you called at Harburn Hobbies, I’ll be calling there myself in two weeks time on our visit to Edinburgh. We have four days in Edinburgh before we start our tour, so your challenge gave us ideas on new parts to travel to! cheers Paul
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Harburn is an absolute joy of a place, so glad it hasn't changed much over the years, few places like it around anymore!
@TheAshoku12 күн бұрын
Thanks Steve for taking us on a guided tour of Edinburgh, in your own special way. A new method of commuting which i would like to try, alighting at each metro stop.
@Paul_Turvey Жыл бұрын
Loved the bit where Alicja says what the F, when the bus passed 🤣
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Careful editing required there 🤣
@cycler666
Жыл бұрын
That bit made me actually "Laugh Out Loud", had to play it back. Very enjoyable vidoe guys!
@newblueroxie
4 ай бұрын
I've just got to that bit 😂 Had to come and see if anyone else noticed it 😂😂😂
@WaveWatcher10 Жыл бұрын
I am enjoying this from Australia. My daughter lives in Scotland so I like to see the scenery and familiarise myself with the stops. What a hoot ! Thanks for posting this video
@feiryfella Жыл бұрын
I grew up near Edinburgh and lived there for a long time, but moved away in 96. My last visit was 2017, so seeing the changes is fascinating!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for coming along on a bit of a different city tour :)
@feiryfella
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh I really appreciate your hard work! Hope you got some good scran eventually! Lol.
@elsaferreira2334 Жыл бұрын
Well done! Watching from Portugal and trying to imagine the views my daughter watches on her way to work and back home. Thank you!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much :)
@andrewcrombie9455 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys - and what a fantastic advert for Edinburgh. Just to clarify the fares - the expensive fares apply ONLY to the Airport - for every other trip no matter how far, the price is just £2.00 for a single journey (same as for the buses) !!
@wolfeyez77 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see the Burns statue was returned after the tram work, hopefully that’s a good sign for the Sherlock Holmes statue as well, back at Picardy Place.
@becsterbrisbane62752 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh, it's like the Melbourne ding dings, I love it!
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian8 ай бұрын
Yay! An All Stations Challenge. Steve Marsh v Geoff Marshall. I love that modern trams still use the sound of a traditional old bell. I enjoyed the Edinburgh tram on my last visit. An excellent service. Thank you for taking us along with your challenge. 👏👏👍😎
@alexmorris5028 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU Steve and Alicija! I am planning a trip to Scotland in the fall, and this video has shown me how to take a wee trip, as I believe y'all refer to it, from the city center to the port. While I will not be stopping everywhere, I will be riding the tram to the coast now. Grateful for the heads up on this. Always nice to see Alicija with her trademark cheerful exuberance and playfulness in this video. Y'all make a great couple, Have a safe and pleasant weekend, and I look forward to next week's video.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and wishing you a fantastic trip! The area between the city centre and the shore really is on an upward trajectory now and it's (in my opinion) the place to see the REAL Edinburgh, away from the busy streets around the royal mile.
@gadgme73 Жыл бұрын
You are brave getting off at some of those stops. Saughton and Balgreen spring to mind!!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha love it 🤣
@raithrover1976
2 ай бұрын
Saughton and Foot of the Walk are the two bam stops😂 You do occasionally get posh folk who've walked from Corstorphine getting on at Saughton though and Balgreen acts as an unofficial Park and Ride as there are no parking restrictions on the surrounding streets.
@johnwhitlock7469 Жыл бұрын
This city guy really appreciated seeing you do this across Edinburgh. Loved all the different housing and municipal buildings. Impressed how clean all the streets are.
@markeaston73534 күн бұрын
As tedious as this was to produce by you guys I actually really enjoyed it. So thanks!!
@keith800 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Steve , when I was there a year ago to visit the Britannia (well worth the visit ) they were still building the route from Waverly station to Ocean shopping Centre Leith , so I walked the route instead so its lovely to see it all finished now😊
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
It’s an interesting wee walk too, and I loved the Britannia tour :)
@alexmorris5028
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh WAIT! You can take a tour of Britannia?! Wowzers! Now just WHERE did I put that pen . . .
@glenyshillary4195 Жыл бұрын
What a marathon journey that was! Thanks for taking us along.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
@garethrobson8143 Жыл бұрын
I am so proud that we have actually ridden on this tram system. But what a great and engaging film, love it !!❤😊
@paulmark63 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve I love ❤️ Edinburgh keep up the great work paul in Kent 😊
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Paul for suffering with us! :D
@andyjones68 Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with a Greggs 😁
@neilpavett3413
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, we have Greggs all the time, but it was more about the variety of choice in our visit to the big city and we STILL ended up there. Oh, and Alicja’s pizza slice was horrible, like it had sat there all day…
@neilpavett3413
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this one - perhaps more than I expected. Have used the Tram in Edinburgh several times but only out to Gogarburn / airport from the centre so the more easterly bits were especially interesting.
@RiverDanube Жыл бұрын
That was an interesting ride, more say the closer you got to Edinburgh and definitely much more interesting than that other tourist attraction that was appearing before the crowd that day.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for coming on our alternative attraction that day :)
@paulamarentette6952 ай бұрын
I visited Edinburgh last month and was on the tram several times a day. A day pass cost me £5 for the city itself. Thanks for posting this video!
@victorseal9047 Жыл бұрын
The things you do for my benefit and education, you both must be on the New Years honours list 2024 ! 😅😊
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha imagine it! Alicja would turn up for her medal in the same top!
@tombaxter6228 Жыл бұрын
Ha! I love this kind of alternative urban exploration. It reminds me of the day I spent on the Berlin tram network, after I discovered that with about 5 line changes, you could travel from Kopernick to the centre of town. 3 hours to cover a 40 minute S-Bahn ride! Some of those interchanges were in the middle of nowhere..
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha love it!
@bryanarchibald2856 Жыл бұрын
Wow, Steve and Alicja that was some tram effort, what a mission. The extension really opens Leith up and great to see Leith Walk, it will make a real difference to the locals. I believe the Tallink Ferry was housing refugees from Ukraine. Well done on doing this one, great challenge.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and for the info too!
@josh4735 Жыл бұрын
Loved it. I lived in Fife in the early 90's and I used to walk from Princess street to Leith occasionally. It has changed, but it was good to see it again.
@lizwallace273 Жыл бұрын
Well done! As an American, I am very jealous of such clean, efficient public transportation. Can't wait to visit Edinburgh again.
@andywillis2650 Жыл бұрын
Had to laugh at Alicja's reaction at 17.53 !! Not sure why the horn was necessary though!! Well done on the challenge ! :)
@bilalsatria2
8 ай бұрын
17:53
@EMB238 Жыл бұрын
Heroic effort guys! Also, a helpful intro to the tram and locations of various stops. Heard you say “down the shore” near the end of the vlog. A phrase from English, Irish settlers to the US that remains here in Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Elsewhere, it seems to be “going to the beach.” Great hearing this older reference with its images of the ocean and sand and freedom from school!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Ah that's so cool, thanks!
@JanetBrown-px2jn
Жыл бұрын
Interesting,I was born,and Raised I Birmingham UK,but I have lived in N J for 30years,now in NY,and though I have heard people saying down the shore,I didn’t realize it had British origins.I suppose living in the Midlands we never went Down the Shore LOL.
@iainmclaren2414
Жыл бұрын
Shore is the name of a street in Leith just before the end of the river where it flows into the sea. Pubs and restaurants down there. People refer to going down to the Shore.
@EMB238
Жыл бұрын
@@iainmclaren2414 Thanks!!!
@kudzumoose3861 Жыл бұрын
It was just nice seeing the city from different angles. Thanks.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers, just what we wanted to show, so appreciate that :)
@billystan2403Ай бұрын
Love and miss Scotland 🏴. Watching from Kawartha Lakes Ontario.
@t.m.warren2124 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve and Alicja. My sister and I are planning a trip to Scotland next year. We want to use as much public transport as possible. This video alleviates some concerns I had about using public transit. Thank you guys so much! 👍
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Wishing you a fantastic time in Scotland!
@jennyhouse6748
Жыл бұрын
I found trains, buses and trams in and around Edinburgh to be straightforward to use. Have a great holiday
@robbojax2025 Жыл бұрын
Love that you manage so much variety in your videos. Always enjoyable.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Alicja is to thank (blame) for this one :)
@robbojax2025
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh Tell Alicja I loved it.
@jgestiot10 ай бұрын
This video is actually a lot more important than it seems. It capture important information that is relevant to people who are not from there. How do people commute? What clothes and shoes are they wearing? What cars are in the street? How busy is the center of the city? What businesses are open at lunch time? Do people use electric scooters? Anyone seen skateboarding? This will become particularly relevant many years from now. It is like a sociological snapshot. There should be more such videos from many places around the world.
@munroist1 Жыл бұрын
A very interesting watch showing all aspects of the city's regeneration and development, mostly for good....and much enhanced by your glamorous assistant!!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks :) and it was ALL her idea, so no was was she avoiding doing this one with me :D
@colin.d Жыл бұрын
Before the trams the bit from Bankhead to Saughton and Balgreen was a bus "guideway" for the Route 22 service which used to follow much of what is now the tram route. Useful because it avoided the traffic lights that otherwise severely slowed down your journey.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Ahhh some nice inside info there! So many wee local knowledge short cuts in Edinburgh (and sadly needed as well!)
@paulharvey9149 Жыл бұрын
Well done guys! In reverse order, 1) Everybody thinks the Newhaven terminus is in a bizarre place! You'd have thought it would run into Western Harbour (that's the new flats next to Asda, there) or indeed, up to Newhaven Harbour as you say. I guess the road is wider where they've put it - and there is passive provision for an extension along to Granton that's being talked about already, along with a revised route up there from Princes Street... 2) Yeah, the time's up for those anchor-store-at-either-end 90s shopping centres. Ocean Terminal is unusual in that it lost both of its anchor stores (Debenhams and Bhs) and, most of the shops that remain are actually on the upper floors! I think the cinemas do quite well there, so I guess that's the reason... 3) The Tallin ship, which arrived the previous Sunday, is the temporary home of a couple of thousand Ukranian refugees. The City Council and many others are none too happy about this. I'm not sure if you noticed, but Victoria Bridge (the old wooden one that used to carry railway lines between what's now Rennies Isle and the Southern end of the docks and Seafield Yard (and thereby providing one of the physical links between the former Caledonian and North British Railways) is being restored as a public walkway. It's looking quite good! 4) Yes, whomever would have thought the Port of Leith would turn into a wine bar, Steve?? 5) I take it you don't prefer Wetherspoons for meals? Only, the Foot of the Walk pub is right next to, well, the Foot of the Walk tram-stop! There's also a nice new sit-in chippy at that end of Great Junction Street, should you ever be down that way again... 6) So don't you do avocado either, then? I've always felt it tastes like soap myself... 7) Not much of Shrubhill tram depot (of the old system) left now, is there? The even older Leith Tram Depot (on the other side of The Walk, behind Inchkeith House - which was the Leith Tramways Company's offices), was only recently demolished too. 8) You've been away from Edinburgh too long if you're surprised that there's still work to be done in that Leith Street / Broughton Street / Picardy Place island! It seems to me it's just what it £%&*ing does!! 9) Although all traces of York Place Tram Stop has now been removed (the platform was sitting over the city-bound tracks), all passenger trams prior to the recent opening of the extension still ran down there empty, to use the crossover... 10) In have always favoured that now-£475-a-night hotel building with the stone figurines too. 11) The latest proposed tram route to Granton would leave Princes Street and turn along Queensferry Street and then continue via Orchard Brae and the Western General Hospital to Crewe Toll, before adopting the former railway alignment to West Granton - where it may or may not link up with that extension from Newhaven, if it is ever built... 12) Note the track loop in what used to be the coal depot at Haymarket Yards - handy for turning extra westbound trams at the end of big events at Murrayfield. There's also passive provision in the trackwork for a turnout just where the line crosses the old Caledonian Railway Princes Street to Leith & Granton Line - along the track-bed of which was where it was originally planned to go. 13) Where did you live in Edinburgh, then? I'm at Gorgie Park - we must have just about been neighbours! And, surely I'm not the only one who reads 'Jenners Suppository' on that warehouse buildlng?? 14) The City of Edinburgh Council decided to drop the proposed branch from Ingliston to Newbridge recently - and proposes to use the money (which they don't yet have) to lay tracks "Up the A71 corridor to serve the college and university campuses at Sighthill and Riccarton." 15) 'Saughton' is a misnomer, isn't it? I'd have thought thnat 'Carrick Knowe' or even 'Broomhouse' would have been better. It does serve the Government offices there mind you - and it was originally known as "Saughton Hospital." 16) Gyle Centre has kept both its anchor stores - but has lost several others and is looking pretty tired now, I agree. What on earth persuaded them to put the tram stop so far away from everything else? Despite this inconvenience, it's fairly well used. 17) Edinburgh Gateway wasn't originally there when the tramway first opened. It is now used mainly by staff as their changeover point. The biggest white elephant of all is the enormous railway station with all mod cons above - it is only there at all because, while the Scottish Government revised the original plan for the Edinburgh & Glasgow Electrification Project - which was to have had most of its' trains diverted through the new station and along a new curve that was to be constructed to the south of Dalmeny; the contract for the tram interchange station had already been let... 18) So, when you're building a brand new tramway along a completely new alignment, it's so obvious to build the stop that serves one of the largest employment centres in the city at the other side of a busy dual carriageway, isn't it? 19) I've not been along there for a while, but permission is now granted for the development of new housing estates between Gogarburn and Ingliston stops - which will be served by a 24th tram stop I believe, for which passive provision is already made! So you might have to come back in a few years and do it all again - I'm sure Alicja wouldn't mind - in fact, she might even do it on your behalf, now that you've shown her how it all works [runs away and hides...!] 20) I might not have baked you a cake if I'd known you were coming - but as a holder of a C+ Edinburgh-issued concessionary pass, I could have chummed you along and saved you £12... Only saying!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic read, thanks so much mate, but I must admit the comparison of avocado to soap is my favourite! :D
@knicol4610 ай бұрын
The Network Day ticket allows travel on the trams and Lothian buses, Lothian country buses and East coastbuses. From Whitburn, Bathgate, Livingston to North Berwick and Dunbar all included in the Network Day ticket.
@neiljones5772 Жыл бұрын
A nice walk is to park your car near the Balgreen stop, walk down the Water of Leith Walkway to the end and then pick up the tram back to Balgreen
@SirPrancelot1 Жыл бұрын
Disappointing to see that Edinburgh is nearly as expensive as London for transport but the tram looks good. Enjoyed seeing non touristy parts of the town. Thanks!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming along on a very different look at the city!
@SirPrancelot1
Жыл бұрын
@@reb0118 That is a ridiculous amount. £6 for a day's travel round Edinburgh would be good value. No wonder people walk to the airport rather than pay the extra.
@craigslotsalot
Жыл бұрын
@@SirPrancelot1£5 for a days travel in Edinburgh
@ianraffel7505 Жыл бұрын
Mad as a box of frogs but great fun. You didn't come out of Ryrie's 24 hours later did you? And that helicopter may have been keeping an eye on you! Thank you both.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha that should be the channel name :)
@iankendrick5282 Жыл бұрын
Watching in hospital had leg amputation enjoying the vlog very good idea thanks Ian
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Hope the recovery is going well Ian!
@BoadiceanTruth6 ай бұрын
Hahahaha! Love the clip with Mission Impossible on the side of the bus! A good challenge though. Cheers me dears! 😅🙋👍🏴🇨🇮
@dougzirkle5951 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video this week. After watching you guys sort of struggle towards the end, I question how someone could do the same trip whilst also doing a pub crawl! Obviously, you’d have to be in drinking shape to pull it off. Good seeing you both!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I'd know how to switch on the camera after about 6 stops!
@dougzirkle5951
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh 😂
@CallieMasters5000 Жыл бұрын
I love the thought of all the penny pinching Scottish flyers walking that last stop to the airport! That airport surcharge is ridiculous! (£12 vs. £5 to include one extra stop) How long before they make it too hard to do this walk, though?
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
I would do the same on principle I think! :)
@katesterly547 Жыл бұрын
Hallelujah! A whole video and my feet didn't get off the ground once! What a joy. I have sort of done something similar only I didn't get off at every stop I just rode straight through and then got on the one and went back just for giggles. Also, there wasn't as much to see here as there is there. How much more fun it was to have Alicja with you than to do this by yourself. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Oh so true, Alicja just had to be here for this one (especially as it was her crazy idea) 🤣
@katesterly547
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marshand why do I not think that you put either much or any resistance to this. It has a two of you written all over it. Thanks again for all the work you to do to bring these videos to us.
@thelovertunisia Жыл бұрын
beautiful landscapes.
@janinehawkins9565 Жыл бұрын
Great vlog thoroughly enjoyed it. We watched the red arrows from St David's Harbour, Dalgety Bay. The Talink Ferry hosted our Ukrainian friends up until this week. Newhaven faces us directly from Burntisland. Well done you two❤
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Janine! Ah St David's would have been a perfect vantage point :)
@janinehawkins9565
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh was fabulous, my bairn was absolutely thrilled.
@garymacdonald7165 Жыл бұрын
This extended tram route as another great addition for exploring the city of Edinburgh (well done Steve) The 2 white flour mills,at Newhaven,have to come down,(so ugly) but the Leith Western Harbour area, north of Newhaven,has so much growth potential,as its is land,with fantastic sea views! Undeveloped just now! p.s. Haymarket train station is where you get off if you want to go and visit "Dean Village"! Lovely 15 min walk from the station!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Good points mate - I imagine if we ride the line in 20-odd years, we won't recognise the place at all!
@patriciafuchs5970 Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Idea, at least we saw lots of Edinburgh. You must be tired and bored. congratulations on finishing!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Patricia! Something a little different :)
@lindapayne1595 Жыл бұрын
Recently found your channel. Its fascinating, very relaxing to watch, fascinating places to see. Your travels around Scotland, showing how beautiful it is. Your channel takes me to places I wil not see , but can, thanks to you and Alicija .. Thank you.
@PlanesTrainsEverything Жыл бұрын
That was quite an interesting challenge, although you were both definitely wilting towards the end. Did any of the tram drivers start recognising you? 🙂 What a shame you didn't look for lunch at Edinburgh Park Station. In the carpark at Hermiston Gait shopping centre across the road, is a wee van. It's called Scrumptious Snax, and when I visited it two years ago it was the #1 'Quick Bites' location in Edinburgh, according to Tripadvisor. Great stuff, mate!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Ach that would have been grand, us country folk were blinded by the bright lights of the big city, we were sure we'd have so much choice in and around Leith! But it was all coffee and cake. I'll keep a visit to Scrumptious Snax for next time...
@Scottishheart1969 Жыл бұрын
What the F….😂😂 Potty mouth Alicja 😂😂😂😂
@johnc5clive
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Careful editing required there 🤣
@roroger2402 Жыл бұрын
Haha! You crazy critters, that was a real hoot.. Just awesome. Cheers.😂
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha cheers!
@user-qf1vx2wn2w5 ай бұрын
I like this joung both 😊
@jeremybanyard4448 Жыл бұрын
Steve, you two are bonkers! But loveable too! Fancy that trip myself.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks so much from us both :)
@scottishcatlady Жыл бұрын
As an Edinburgh resident this video is priceless. Thanks for posting this 😊
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much!
@sandrader288911 ай бұрын
😂😂 the looks on your faces, at the wtf part you had me laughing so bad. Terrible funny video and now you know how the tram drivers must feel too 😊
@johncarr712 Жыл бұрын
£475 for a night. No thank you even though I'm sure inside would be pretty grand! Thanks Steve and Alicja. We enjoyed our few days in Edinburgh back in June 2016. We will come back and bring the kids too. £5 day ticket on the tram is a bargain. £7 extra on the day ticket (other fares are available) just for the stretch to the airport. No wonder people walk. Cheers guys
@roulakokoliou6128 ай бұрын
What a great video of the route, with a wee tour of Edinburgh as well. I used to work for the trams and this brought back some very fond memories! Thank you.
@kasperandnil6 ай бұрын
10:58 - Whaat! We actually have this as a drinking game tradition at my university where I live in Denmark. Aligthing and then drink a beer at every stop all along the way ,:D
@peterbrady67728 ай бұрын
Another great video Steve especially seeing Fort Victoria as this was the first ship my daughter went on tour on after passing out as an officer.......She's been in the RFA seven years now and loves it. Currently she is out in the Gulf on Cardigan bay.
@sannertomeАй бұрын
That is so nice with a tram from city to airport. Is like the airport tram in Bergen Bybanen but there you dont pay any additional airport fee. Love your channel. Keep up the good work! Edinburgh is on my bucket list 😊
@pambromley7481Ай бұрын
I did this route a couple of weeks back but didn't get off at all the stops. Comfy seats, not like Manchester's trams. Loved the floral clock cuckoo call on the hour. Lovely city.
@judymcgovern8454 Жыл бұрын
OMG, you two are amazing. How on earth you managed that trek I will never know. Well done xx
@terrilowe35303 ай бұрын
Super helpful! I’m arriving at Edinburgh Airport this week and have been looking for the best way to get to my hotel. It’s the West End stop, next after Haymarket. This gave me a great visual of riding the Tram.
@paulgibsonphotography Жыл бұрын
Lovely Steve
@willar7179 Жыл бұрын
Alicja’s comment going into that first pub made me think of the Jimmy Buffet song It’s Five O’clock Somewhere. 🍺
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha yes!!!!
@Gorantaylis Жыл бұрын
Edinburgh Gateway is meant to be the airport mainline railway station. Of course, in any other country in Europe this would be a major stop for direct intercity express trains. But in the UK we do public transport really stupidly and any tourists fresh off the plane will find themselves on a tiny 2 car commuter train that they somehow have to fit all their luggage into. Great first impression that. Can't get over the stupidity of Scotrail's timetabling.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
@Zveebo
7 ай бұрын
Edinburgh Gateway isn’t the mainline station for anything other than trains for the north of Scotland. One of the main points of the tram is that it takes you right into the City Centre directly to Haymarket and Waverley to change for the main line trains. Nobody in their right mind would change at Gateway unless they are heading northwards on the local trains.
@waramatt1 Жыл бұрын
Hilarious challenge. Well done guys. You two balance each other so well.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! :) Great idea Alicja....
@iainburns4235 ай бұрын
I agree Steve, but a brilliant challenge to do, every challenge you do, is fantastic & Scotland is just fantastic. For challenging, or touring. Love it to bits.,I have relatives in Perth & Alyth. Know that part of world very well. I like/ love all your videos, keep them coming!
@smeghead1 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video as always friend and i finally joined your patron page 🙂🙂
@kelleywoods5244 Жыл бұрын
We watched this 2 minutes after you uploaded it tonight! Not bad for your southern most followers 😄
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Oof you deserve 2 medals - one for being quick, one for surviving this video ;)
@TheJohnscot2 ай бұрын
When you were at Ocean Terminal the buildings behind you used to house my great-grandfather's business. He was a ship's painter in the 40s. That's when Henry Robb's shipyard was where the Terminal is now.
@evening2005 Жыл бұрын
What a great challenge! I really enjoyed that...
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for coming along :)
@richardharibo Жыл бұрын
Everything you do I love and watch to the very end. Revisited your day in Rejkavik video today!! My favourite KZreadrs thank you and keep up the good work guys. ❤
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks so much for revisiting the oldies! I'd love to repeat that very trip!
@lauraautry699211 ай бұрын
Wow I enjoyed this video and the views are very pretty 🤗
@PeterMuchowski5 ай бұрын
Steve and Alicja, the Simplicity of Your fantastic reviews make it a Great vouge, I enjoyed the video very much!
@AnjektusStudio Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Sweden. This was a really great video. Very informative, interesting snd funny in my way. And the was geeat edit and the dpinds was great
@newblueroxie4 ай бұрын
Loved this, great fun 😂❤❤
@vivellasmum10 ай бұрын
You have a gift for making any journey interesting (aided & abetted by Alicja)! That was, as always, plus it's all an education to anyone who doesn't know the places you go. Thanks!
@eddiequinn13359 ай бұрын
Love your videos.....never boring .
@steve-marsh
9 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much Eddie!
@andyrankine50010 ай бұрын
My old stomping ground 'Auld Reekie' great to see some of it from the perspective of the trams which I have not used yet...next time yer there you should visit The Athletic Arms ( locals call it diggers) near the brewery and grave yard hence the name Diggers, where the grave giggers used to frequent its a great pint and atmosphere .... and another interesting video thank you both :-)
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Mate that used to be our local :)
@pbyguy7059 Жыл бұрын
OMG that Def Leppard shirt!!
@dlmcd658911 ай бұрын
I just found your channel, I am watching from Canada, would love to visit Scotland one day beautiful country.
@wandaenman5630 Жыл бұрын
What a fun one this was. Of course your able assistant Alicja always adds to the enjoyment. You two are troopers. Have to say I loved that flower garden. The pubs look very cool too. Another winner Steve.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Wanda, never EVER thought this would make a video :D
@GPE_ProXCloud2 ай бұрын
Why am i watching tbiz at 12am and ENJOYONG IT?? Definitely couldnt have done tbi s myself
@user-qf1vx2wn2w5 ай бұрын
Here's a challenge for both you Steve and alicja. Camping in your van or choosing you own accommodation travelling around Scotland starting from home and you choose ether way round travelling a lot the coast then heading in land. So east to west and south or north can yodo it if not I understand 🤔
@JBFlytography Жыл бұрын
My daughter and I this on the first day just to say we we were some of the first to ride the full route. Glad we’re weren’t the only ones that made a “game” out of it😅👌🏼 Cheers guys!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
We have some great ideas eh!? 🤣
@alligeek Жыл бұрын
Was just in your beautiful city last week and your tram video was really helpful! Thank you for the education and for bringing me back there through this video. Cannot wait to visit again.
@traintrambus Жыл бұрын
I have seen so many of your videos on TV but now on my IPad I wish to thank you for all your videos. You have taught me so much and it’s great to be able to tell you. Ps I watch all the adverts in full so hopefully you benefit. 👍👍👍
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
That is really considerate of you, thank you! And many thanks for coming along on these wee adventures!
@mikegapper84858 ай бұрын
And yes Steve and Alicja i did watch you both from start to finnish.A bit of moral support doesn't go amiss,This was something that i will never do ,so many thanks for bringing me along for the day .Cheers to you both ,
@wouterpaap9343 Жыл бұрын
"Home game" this week. I might have guessed that Edinburgh is a beautiful city and yes, it is. Your challenge is a perfect format to have a glimpse of its grandeur and it results in yet another item on my bucket list. Respect for your perseverance despite fatigue and growing appetite!
@FrankC321 Жыл бұрын
Note to self. Put good healthy snack's and water in your kit. Good challenge, very scenic!
@adamwhite648 Жыл бұрын
One of your best videos Steve! Thanks to the both of you for your patience with this challenge! Geoff Marshall would be so proud of you! I'd LOVE to see you and Geoff collaborate on a video in the future!
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There are only two people who can turn an everyday, mundane, commuter route into an interesting and entertaining challenge. Thanks for the video. Loved it.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha we had our doubts! Thanks :)
@GrandPrixDecals
9 ай бұрын
How many people commute to the airport?!
Who in the world came up with this tram challenge? 7 hours to cover 18kms! You guys have real stamina. Always great to see Alicja. She added a great sense of fun to the video.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
And it was HER idea 🤣
@kymbosa
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marshso you can’t say NO to that! Otherwise you’ll have to do a whole video on “how you can say No to the better half” and that sounds worse than the trams! Cracking video!
@denif5678
Жыл бұрын
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@jvgreendarmok
Жыл бұрын
It's like the opposite of the "seven cities in a day" challenge video. 🙂
@badrallach4792
Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, it was nice to see all my old haunts from a trams eye. I lived in carrick knowe and balgreen a few years ago. I also worked on Murrayfield stadium. That Edinburgh gateway seems very under used. Wonder when it'll close 😮 Thanks guys, always very interesting and funny. 👍😊
Thanks for making this, really appreciate the work you both put in to show us something if interest at each stop where possible. It was actually a really good idea, like a slice right across Edinburgh giving us a bit of a flavour of the place. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with Greggs!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Martin! Aye the Greggs bit - it was more that we had all the choices of the big city and STILL ended up there, and Alicja's pizza slice tasted like it had been on display all day :D
I enjoyed that 😊 One thing I did notice was how pristine everything was and next to no litter. Well done Edinburgh!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Aye it was looking good!
@sandersson2813
Жыл бұрын
One thing I've noticed when I return to Edinburgh for a weekend now I live abroad is how filthy Edinburgh actually is. Litter is a real pet peeve for me. There is no need for it.
@sandersson2813
Жыл бұрын
@@craigslotsalot Your standards are clearly lower. Edinburgh is pretty bad for litter.
@sandersson2813
Жыл бұрын
@@craigslotsalot lucky you.
@jamestyler12JT
Жыл бұрын
@@craigslotsalotvery incorrect
Nice video Steve. I must say this is something I do when visiting a new city as its a great way to see the city and sometimes you find real gems that are not on the touristic routes. Its also a cost effective way to see the sights and you can do it at your own pace. Thanks again for a great tour of Edinburgh.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Aye, it's certainly a bit different from the normal kind of city tour eh? And nice to avoid the crowds in a very busy city!
Watching this is a great way for those of us who don’t live in Edinburgh to get an idea of the city and some of its interesting parts. Well done!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, we really wanted to show a different side of the city from the 99% of Edinburgh videos :)
Well done Steve & Alicja, certainly a ten out of ten for stamina to do the challenge (or was an endurance test?!) Pleased to see you called at Harburn Hobbies, I’ll be calling there myself in two weeks time on our visit to Edinburgh. We have four days in Edinburgh before we start our tour, so your challenge gave us ideas on new parts to travel to! cheers Paul
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Harburn is an absolute joy of a place, so glad it hasn't changed much over the years, few places like it around anymore!
Thanks Steve for taking us on a guided tour of Edinburgh, in your own special way. A new method of commuting which i would like to try, alighting at each metro stop.
Loved the bit where Alicja says what the F, when the bus passed 🤣
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Careful editing required there 🤣
@cycler666
Жыл бұрын
That bit made me actually "Laugh Out Loud", had to play it back. Very enjoyable vidoe guys!
@newblueroxie
4 ай бұрын
I've just got to that bit 😂 Had to come and see if anyone else noticed it 😂😂😂
I am enjoying this from Australia. My daughter lives in Scotland so I like to see the scenery and familiarise myself with the stops. What a hoot ! Thanks for posting this video
I grew up near Edinburgh and lived there for a long time, but moved away in 96. My last visit was 2017, so seeing the changes is fascinating!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for coming along on a bit of a different city tour :)
@feiryfella
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh I really appreciate your hard work! Hope you got some good scran eventually! Lol.
Well done! Watching from Portugal and trying to imagine the views my daughter watches on her way to work and back home. Thank you!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks so much :)
Great video guys - and what a fantastic advert for Edinburgh. Just to clarify the fares - the expensive fares apply ONLY to the Airport - for every other trip no matter how far, the price is just £2.00 for a single journey (same as for the buses) !!
Glad to see the Burns statue was returned after the tram work, hopefully that’s a good sign for the Sherlock Holmes statue as well, back at Picardy Place.
Oh my gosh, it's like the Melbourne ding dings, I love it!
Yay! An All Stations Challenge. Steve Marsh v Geoff Marshall. I love that modern trams still use the sound of a traditional old bell. I enjoyed the Edinburgh tram on my last visit. An excellent service. Thank you for taking us along with your challenge. 👏👏👍😎
THANK YOU Steve and Alicija! I am planning a trip to Scotland in the fall, and this video has shown me how to take a wee trip, as I believe y'all refer to it, from the city center to the port. While I will not be stopping everywhere, I will be riding the tram to the coast now. Grateful for the heads up on this. Always nice to see Alicija with her trademark cheerful exuberance and playfulness in this video. Y'all make a great couple, Have a safe and pleasant weekend, and I look forward to next week's video.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and wishing you a fantastic trip! The area between the city centre and the shore really is on an upward trajectory now and it's (in my opinion) the place to see the REAL Edinburgh, away from the busy streets around the royal mile.
You are brave getting off at some of those stops. Saughton and Balgreen spring to mind!!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha love it 🤣
@raithrover1976
2 ай бұрын
Saughton and Foot of the Walk are the two bam stops😂 You do occasionally get posh folk who've walked from Corstorphine getting on at Saughton though and Balgreen acts as an unofficial Park and Ride as there are no parking restrictions on the surrounding streets.
This city guy really appreciated seeing you do this across Edinburgh. Loved all the different housing and municipal buildings. Impressed how clean all the streets are.
As tedious as this was to produce by you guys I actually really enjoyed it. So thanks!!
Nice one Steve , when I was there a year ago to visit the Britannia (well worth the visit ) they were still building the route from Waverly station to Ocean shopping Centre Leith , so I walked the route instead so its lovely to see it all finished now😊
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
It’s an interesting wee walk too, and I loved the Britannia tour :)
@alexmorris5028
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh WAIT! You can take a tour of Britannia?! Wowzers! Now just WHERE did I put that pen . . .
What a marathon journey that was! Thanks for taking us along.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I am so proud that we have actually ridden on this tram system. But what a great and engaging film, love it !!❤😊
Thanks Steve I love ❤️ Edinburgh keep up the great work paul in Kent 😊
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Paul for suffering with us! :D
Nothing wrong with a Greggs 😁
@neilpavett3413
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, we have Greggs all the time, but it was more about the variety of choice in our visit to the big city and we STILL ended up there. Oh, and Alicja’s pizza slice was horrible, like it had sat there all day…
@neilpavett3413
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this one - perhaps more than I expected. Have used the Tram in Edinburgh several times but only out to Gogarburn / airport from the centre so the more easterly bits were especially interesting.
That was an interesting ride, more say the closer you got to Edinburgh and definitely much more interesting than that other tourist attraction that was appearing before the crowd that day.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for coming on our alternative attraction that day :)
I visited Edinburgh last month and was on the tram several times a day. A day pass cost me £5 for the city itself. Thanks for posting this video!
The things you do for my benefit and education, you both must be on the New Years honours list 2024 ! 😅😊
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha imagine it! Alicja would turn up for her medal in the same top!
Ha! I love this kind of alternative urban exploration. It reminds me of the day I spent on the Berlin tram network, after I discovered that with about 5 line changes, you could travel from Kopernick to the centre of town. 3 hours to cover a 40 minute S-Bahn ride! Some of those interchanges were in the middle of nowhere..
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha love it!
Wow, Steve and Alicja that was some tram effort, what a mission. The extension really opens Leith up and great to see Leith Walk, it will make a real difference to the locals. I believe the Tallink Ferry was housing refugees from Ukraine. Well done on doing this one, great challenge.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and for the info too!
Loved it. I lived in Fife in the early 90's and I used to walk from Princess street to Leith occasionally. It has changed, but it was good to see it again.
Well done! As an American, I am very jealous of such clean, efficient public transportation. Can't wait to visit Edinburgh again.
Had to laugh at Alicja's reaction at 17.53 !! Not sure why the horn was necessary though!! Well done on the challenge ! :)
@bilalsatria2
8 ай бұрын
17:53
Heroic effort guys! Also, a helpful intro to the tram and locations of various stops. Heard you say “down the shore” near the end of the vlog. A phrase from English, Irish settlers to the US that remains here in Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. Elsewhere, it seems to be “going to the beach.” Great hearing this older reference with its images of the ocean and sand and freedom from school!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Ah that's so cool, thanks!
@JanetBrown-px2jn
Жыл бұрын
Interesting,I was born,and Raised I Birmingham UK,but I have lived in N J for 30years,now in NY,and though I have heard people saying down the shore,I didn’t realize it had British origins.I suppose living in the Midlands we never went Down the Shore LOL.
@iainmclaren2414
Жыл бұрын
Shore is the name of a street in Leith just before the end of the river where it flows into the sea. Pubs and restaurants down there. People refer to going down to the Shore.
@EMB238
Жыл бұрын
@@iainmclaren2414 Thanks!!!
It was just nice seeing the city from different angles. Thanks.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers, just what we wanted to show, so appreciate that :)
Love and miss Scotland 🏴. Watching from Kawartha Lakes Ontario.
Thanks Steve and Alicja. My sister and I are planning a trip to Scotland next year. We want to use as much public transport as possible. This video alleviates some concerns I had about using public transit. Thank you guys so much! 👍
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Wishing you a fantastic time in Scotland!
@jennyhouse6748
Жыл бұрын
I found trains, buses and trams in and around Edinburgh to be straightforward to use. Have a great holiday
Love that you manage so much variety in your videos. Always enjoyable.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Alicja is to thank (blame) for this one :)
@robbojax2025
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh Tell Alicja I loved it.
This video is actually a lot more important than it seems. It capture important information that is relevant to people who are not from there. How do people commute? What clothes and shoes are they wearing? What cars are in the street? How busy is the center of the city? What businesses are open at lunch time? Do people use electric scooters? Anyone seen skateboarding? This will become particularly relevant many years from now. It is like a sociological snapshot. There should be more such videos from many places around the world.
A very interesting watch showing all aspects of the city's regeneration and development, mostly for good....and much enhanced by your glamorous assistant!!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks :) and it was ALL her idea, so no was was she avoiding doing this one with me :D
Before the trams the bit from Bankhead to Saughton and Balgreen was a bus "guideway" for the Route 22 service which used to follow much of what is now the tram route. Useful because it avoided the traffic lights that otherwise severely slowed down your journey.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Ahhh some nice inside info there! So many wee local knowledge short cuts in Edinburgh (and sadly needed as well!)
Well done guys! In reverse order, 1) Everybody thinks the Newhaven terminus is in a bizarre place! You'd have thought it would run into Western Harbour (that's the new flats next to Asda, there) or indeed, up to Newhaven Harbour as you say. I guess the road is wider where they've put it - and there is passive provision for an extension along to Granton that's being talked about already, along with a revised route up there from Princes Street... 2) Yeah, the time's up for those anchor-store-at-either-end 90s shopping centres. Ocean Terminal is unusual in that it lost both of its anchor stores (Debenhams and Bhs) and, most of the shops that remain are actually on the upper floors! I think the cinemas do quite well there, so I guess that's the reason... 3) The Tallin ship, which arrived the previous Sunday, is the temporary home of a couple of thousand Ukranian refugees. The City Council and many others are none too happy about this. I'm not sure if you noticed, but Victoria Bridge (the old wooden one that used to carry railway lines between what's now Rennies Isle and the Southern end of the docks and Seafield Yard (and thereby providing one of the physical links between the former Caledonian and North British Railways) is being restored as a public walkway. It's looking quite good! 4) Yes, whomever would have thought the Port of Leith would turn into a wine bar, Steve?? 5) I take it you don't prefer Wetherspoons for meals? Only, the Foot of the Walk pub is right next to, well, the Foot of the Walk tram-stop! There's also a nice new sit-in chippy at that end of Great Junction Street, should you ever be down that way again... 6) So don't you do avocado either, then? I've always felt it tastes like soap myself... 7) Not much of Shrubhill tram depot (of the old system) left now, is there? The even older Leith Tram Depot (on the other side of The Walk, behind Inchkeith House - which was the Leith Tramways Company's offices), was only recently demolished too. 8) You've been away from Edinburgh too long if you're surprised that there's still work to be done in that Leith Street / Broughton Street / Picardy Place island! It seems to me it's just what it £%&*ing does!! 9) Although all traces of York Place Tram Stop has now been removed (the platform was sitting over the city-bound tracks), all passenger trams prior to the recent opening of the extension still ran down there empty, to use the crossover... 10) In have always favoured that now-£475-a-night hotel building with the stone figurines too. 11) The latest proposed tram route to Granton would leave Princes Street and turn along Queensferry Street and then continue via Orchard Brae and the Western General Hospital to Crewe Toll, before adopting the former railway alignment to West Granton - where it may or may not link up with that extension from Newhaven, if it is ever built... 12) Note the track loop in what used to be the coal depot at Haymarket Yards - handy for turning extra westbound trams at the end of big events at Murrayfield. There's also passive provision in the trackwork for a turnout just where the line crosses the old Caledonian Railway Princes Street to Leith & Granton Line - along the track-bed of which was where it was originally planned to go. 13) Where did you live in Edinburgh, then? I'm at Gorgie Park - we must have just about been neighbours! And, surely I'm not the only one who reads 'Jenners Suppository' on that warehouse buildlng?? 14) The City of Edinburgh Council decided to drop the proposed branch from Ingliston to Newbridge recently - and proposes to use the money (which they don't yet have) to lay tracks "Up the A71 corridor to serve the college and university campuses at Sighthill and Riccarton." 15) 'Saughton' is a misnomer, isn't it? I'd have thought thnat 'Carrick Knowe' or even 'Broomhouse' would have been better. It does serve the Government offices there mind you - and it was originally known as "Saughton Hospital." 16) Gyle Centre has kept both its anchor stores - but has lost several others and is looking pretty tired now, I agree. What on earth persuaded them to put the tram stop so far away from everything else? Despite this inconvenience, it's fairly well used. 17) Edinburgh Gateway wasn't originally there when the tramway first opened. It is now used mainly by staff as their changeover point. The biggest white elephant of all is the enormous railway station with all mod cons above - it is only there at all because, while the Scottish Government revised the original plan for the Edinburgh & Glasgow Electrification Project - which was to have had most of its' trains diverted through the new station and along a new curve that was to be constructed to the south of Dalmeny; the contract for the tram interchange station had already been let... 18) So, when you're building a brand new tramway along a completely new alignment, it's so obvious to build the stop that serves one of the largest employment centres in the city at the other side of a busy dual carriageway, isn't it? 19) I've not been along there for a while, but permission is now granted for the development of new housing estates between Gogarburn and Ingliston stops - which will be served by a 24th tram stop I believe, for which passive provision is already made! So you might have to come back in a few years and do it all again - I'm sure Alicja wouldn't mind - in fact, she might even do it on your behalf, now that you've shown her how it all works [runs away and hides...!] 20) I might not have baked you a cake if I'd known you were coming - but as a holder of a C+ Edinburgh-issued concessionary pass, I could have chummed you along and saved you £12... Only saying!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic read, thanks so much mate, but I must admit the comparison of avocado to soap is my favourite! :D
The Network Day ticket allows travel on the trams and Lothian buses, Lothian country buses and East coastbuses. From Whitburn, Bathgate, Livingston to North Berwick and Dunbar all included in the Network Day ticket.
A nice walk is to park your car near the Balgreen stop, walk down the Water of Leith Walkway to the end and then pick up the tram back to Balgreen
Disappointing to see that Edinburgh is nearly as expensive as London for transport but the tram looks good. Enjoyed seeing non touristy parts of the town. Thanks!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming along on a very different look at the city!
@SirPrancelot1
Жыл бұрын
@@reb0118 That is a ridiculous amount. £6 for a day's travel round Edinburgh would be good value. No wonder people walk to the airport rather than pay the extra.
@craigslotsalot
Жыл бұрын
@@SirPrancelot1£5 for a days travel in Edinburgh
Mad as a box of frogs but great fun. You didn't come out of Ryrie's 24 hours later did you? And that helicopter may have been keeping an eye on you! Thank you both.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha that should be the channel name :)
Watching in hospital had leg amputation enjoying the vlog very good idea thanks Ian
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Hope the recovery is going well Ian!
Hahahaha! Love the clip with Mission Impossible on the side of the bus! A good challenge though. Cheers me dears! 😅🙋👍🏴🇨🇮
Interesting video this week. After watching you guys sort of struggle towards the end, I question how someone could do the same trip whilst also doing a pub crawl! Obviously, you’d have to be in drinking shape to pull it off. Good seeing you both!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I'd know how to switch on the camera after about 6 stops!
@dougzirkle5951
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh 😂
I love the thought of all the penny pinching Scottish flyers walking that last stop to the airport! That airport surcharge is ridiculous! (£12 vs. £5 to include one extra stop) How long before they make it too hard to do this walk, though?
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
I would do the same on principle I think! :)
Hallelujah! A whole video and my feet didn't get off the ground once! What a joy. I have sort of done something similar only I didn't get off at every stop I just rode straight through and then got on the one and went back just for giggles. Also, there wasn't as much to see here as there is there. How much more fun it was to have Alicja with you than to do this by yourself. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Oh so true, Alicja just had to be here for this one (especially as it was her crazy idea) 🤣
@katesterly547
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marshand why do I not think that you put either much or any resistance to this. It has a two of you written all over it. Thanks again for all the work you to do to bring these videos to us.
beautiful landscapes.
Great vlog thoroughly enjoyed it. We watched the red arrows from St David's Harbour, Dalgety Bay. The Talink Ferry hosted our Ukrainian friends up until this week. Newhaven faces us directly from Burntisland. Well done you two❤
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Janine! Ah St David's would have been a perfect vantage point :)
@janinehawkins9565
Жыл бұрын
@@steve-marsh was fabulous, my bairn was absolutely thrilled.
This extended tram route as another great addition for exploring the city of Edinburgh (well done Steve) The 2 white flour mills,at Newhaven,have to come down,(so ugly) but the Leith Western Harbour area, north of Newhaven,has so much growth potential,as its is land,with fantastic sea views! Undeveloped just now! p.s. Haymarket train station is where you get off if you want to go and visit "Dean Village"! Lovely 15 min walk from the station!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Good points mate - I imagine if we ride the line in 20-odd years, we won't recognise the place at all!
Interesting. Idea, at least we saw lots of Edinburgh. You must be tired and bored. congratulations on finishing!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Patricia! Something a little different :)
Recently found your channel. Its fascinating, very relaxing to watch, fascinating places to see. Your travels around Scotland, showing how beautiful it is. Your channel takes me to places I wil not see , but can, thanks to you and Alicija .. Thank you.
That was quite an interesting challenge, although you were both definitely wilting towards the end. Did any of the tram drivers start recognising you? 🙂 What a shame you didn't look for lunch at Edinburgh Park Station. In the carpark at Hermiston Gait shopping centre across the road, is a wee van. It's called Scrumptious Snax, and when I visited it two years ago it was the #1 'Quick Bites' location in Edinburgh, according to Tripadvisor. Great stuff, mate!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Ach that would have been grand, us country folk were blinded by the bright lights of the big city, we were sure we'd have so much choice in and around Leith! But it was all coffee and cake. I'll keep a visit to Scrumptious Snax for next time...
What the F….😂😂 Potty mouth Alicja 😂😂😂😂
@johnc5clive
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Careful editing required there 🤣
Haha! You crazy critters, that was a real hoot.. Just awesome. Cheers.😂
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha cheers!
I like this joung both 😊
Steve, you two are bonkers! But loveable too! Fancy that trip myself.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks so much from us both :)
As an Edinburgh resident this video is priceless. Thanks for posting this 😊
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much!
😂😂 the looks on your faces, at the wtf part you had me laughing so bad. Terrible funny video and now you know how the tram drivers must feel too 😊
£475 for a night. No thank you even though I'm sure inside would be pretty grand! Thanks Steve and Alicja. We enjoyed our few days in Edinburgh back in June 2016. We will come back and bring the kids too. £5 day ticket on the tram is a bargain. £7 extra on the day ticket (other fares are available) just for the stretch to the airport. No wonder people walk. Cheers guys
What a great video of the route, with a wee tour of Edinburgh as well. I used to work for the trams and this brought back some very fond memories! Thank you.
10:58 - Whaat! We actually have this as a drinking game tradition at my university where I live in Denmark. Aligthing and then drink a beer at every stop all along the way ,:D
Another great video Steve especially seeing Fort Victoria as this was the first ship my daughter went on tour on after passing out as an officer.......She's been in the RFA seven years now and loves it. Currently she is out in the Gulf on Cardigan bay.
That is so nice with a tram from city to airport. Is like the airport tram in Bergen Bybanen but there you dont pay any additional airport fee. Love your channel. Keep up the good work! Edinburgh is on my bucket list 😊
I did this route a couple of weeks back but didn't get off at all the stops. Comfy seats, not like Manchester's trams. Loved the floral clock cuckoo call on the hour. Lovely city.
OMG, you two are amazing. How on earth you managed that trek I will never know. Well done xx
Super helpful! I’m arriving at Edinburgh Airport this week and have been looking for the best way to get to my hotel. It’s the West End stop, next after Haymarket. This gave me a great visual of riding the Tram.
Lovely Steve
Alicja’s comment going into that first pub made me think of the Jimmy Buffet song It’s Five O’clock Somewhere. 🍺
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Haha yes!!!!
Edinburgh Gateway is meant to be the airport mainline railway station. Of course, in any other country in Europe this would be a major stop for direct intercity express trains. But in the UK we do public transport really stupidly and any tourists fresh off the plane will find themselves on a tiny 2 car commuter train that they somehow have to fit all their luggage into. Great first impression that. Can't get over the stupidity of Scotrail's timetabling.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
@Zveebo
7 ай бұрын
Edinburgh Gateway isn’t the mainline station for anything other than trains for the north of Scotland. One of the main points of the tram is that it takes you right into the City Centre directly to Haymarket and Waverley to change for the main line trains. Nobody in their right mind would change at Gateway unless they are heading northwards on the local trains.
Hilarious challenge. Well done guys. You two balance each other so well.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! :) Great idea Alicja....
I agree Steve, but a brilliant challenge to do, every challenge you do, is fantastic & Scotland is just fantastic. For challenging, or touring. Love it to bits.,I have relatives in Perth & Alyth. Know that part of world very well. I like/ love all your videos, keep them coming!
Amazing video as always friend and i finally joined your patron page 🙂🙂
We watched this 2 minutes after you uploaded it tonight! Not bad for your southern most followers 😄
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Oof you deserve 2 medals - one for being quick, one for surviving this video ;)
When you were at Ocean Terminal the buildings behind you used to house my great-grandfather's business. He was a ship's painter in the 40s. That's when Henry Robb's shipyard was where the Terminal is now.
What a great challenge! I really enjoyed that...
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers for coming along :)
Everything you do I love and watch to the very end. Revisited your day in Rejkavik video today!! My favourite KZreadrs thank you and keep up the good work guys. ❤
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks so much for revisiting the oldies! I'd love to repeat that very trip!
Wow I enjoyed this video and the views are very pretty 🤗
Steve and Alicja, the Simplicity of Your fantastic reviews make it a Great vouge, I enjoyed the video very much!
Greetings from Sweden. This was a really great video. Very informative, interesting snd funny in my way. And the was geeat edit and the dpinds was great
Loved this, great fun 😂❤❤
You have a gift for making any journey interesting (aided & abetted by Alicja)! That was, as always, plus it's all an education to anyone who doesn't know the places you go. Thanks!
Love your videos.....never boring .
@steve-marsh
9 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much Eddie!
My old stomping ground 'Auld Reekie' great to see some of it from the perspective of the trams which I have not used yet...next time yer there you should visit The Athletic Arms ( locals call it diggers) near the brewery and grave yard hence the name Diggers, where the grave giggers used to frequent its a great pint and atmosphere .... and another interesting video thank you both :-)
@steve-marsh
10 ай бұрын
Mate that used to be our local :)
OMG that Def Leppard shirt!!
I just found your channel, I am watching from Canada, would love to visit Scotland one day beautiful country.
What a fun one this was. Of course your able assistant Alicja always adds to the enjoyment. You two are troopers. Have to say I loved that flower garden. The pubs look very cool too. Another winner Steve.
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Wanda, never EVER thought this would make a video :D
Why am i watching tbiz at 12am and ENJOYONG IT?? Definitely couldnt have done tbi s myself
Here's a challenge for both you Steve and alicja. Camping in your van or choosing you own accommodation travelling around Scotland starting from home and you choose ether way round travelling a lot the coast then heading in land. So east to west and south or north can yodo it if not I understand 🤔
My daughter and I this on the first day just to say we we were some of the first to ride the full route. Glad we’re weren’t the only ones that made a “game” out of it😅👌🏼 Cheers guys!
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
We have some great ideas eh!? 🤣
Was just in your beautiful city last week and your tram video was really helpful! Thank you for the education and for bringing me back there through this video. Cannot wait to visit again.
I have seen so many of your videos on TV but now on my IPad I wish to thank you for all your videos. You have taught me so much and it’s great to be able to tell you. Ps I watch all the adverts in full so hopefully you benefit. 👍👍👍
@steve-marsh
Жыл бұрын
That is really considerate of you, thank you! And many thanks for coming along on these wee adventures!
And yes Steve and Alicja i did watch you both from start to finnish.A bit of moral support doesn't go amiss,This was something that i will never do ,so many thanks for bringing me along for the day .Cheers to you both ,
"Home game" this week. I might have guessed that Edinburgh is a beautiful city and yes, it is. Your challenge is a perfect format to have a glimpse of its grandeur and it results in yet another item on my bucket list. Respect for your perseverance despite fatigue and growing appetite!
Note to self. Put good healthy snack's and water in your kit. Good challenge, very scenic!
One of your best videos Steve! Thanks to the both of you for your patience with this challenge! Geoff Marshall would be so proud of you! I'd LOVE to see you and Geoff collaborate on a video in the future!