Ahhhhh... So, there IS an upside to memory loss. I'd seen this video before, but forgot most of it. I'm now in the middle of watching it again and loving it. Now, if only YT would let me give it another thumbs up...

Hi, Steve. My 7 year-old classmate, Dave Smith, found Johnny Ramensky in his hayloft in 1958 about 40 hours after Ramensky escaped from Peterhead Prison( he got out about three times, I think). His safe-cracking skills were put to good use during the war but Johnny could not go straight and eventually fell from a roof in Glasgow (?). Decades later Peterhead welcome a prisoner who had previously escaped from Saughton Prison in Edinburgh: a cross-country run passed the prison and this inmate whom I think may have been working in the Governor's garden stripped down to his vest and shorts, hopped a fence and joined the athletes. On arrival at Peterhead he was immediately christened the Saughton Harrier.

I've been inside Peterheid Prison many times, before it became a museum, to deliver and collect some serious individuals including the 'Limbs in the Loch' murderer, in my official capacity as a Custody Officer (7 years) based near Edinburgh. Great to see an area of Scotland that is often ignored relative to its west coast alternative! 👍

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Wow cheers Richard! I'll be searching this name now! :)

Ok, do 15 mins of house chores first, then relax with cup of tea and watch 30 mins of Steve's latest adventure! A fair compromise 😁

@heatherjay8802

2 жыл бұрын

Or....ignore the chores & “visit” Scotland for 45 minutes! Sounds MUCH better to me. 😃 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Until my videos become the chore :D

@legionnairegonk4425

2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Never going to happen mate😃

@heatherjay8802

2 жыл бұрын

​@@steve-marsh for us, or you? 🤔 Never, either way, I’d say. We get to “visit” Scotland and you are IN Scotland - a win for everybody! 🥳

@mstrdiver

2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh - Steve do you fish? If so, maybe include some of the prime Scottish fishing areas. Not necessarily you fishing but the overall landscapes and scenery. I've heard there are majestically beautiful salmon rivers, etc., but didn't get to see them when I toured the country quickly.

Nice journey Steve 👌 👍

Oh, this was heavenly in this time of turmoil. America is hysterically horrible. I love the part where you said you loved boats and ships, so do I especially trawlers. Gorgeous watercraft. Thank you for this trip, Hi to Alijcia. I missed you! Merry Ann from Minnesota. The land of 10,000 lakes, the land of sky blue water.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to visit some of those wonderful lakes!!! So glad you enjoy the videos - all the motivation I need to get out there! And feel bad for poor Alicja at work while I was having so much fun :O All the best to you :)

@roddymcniven8734

2 жыл бұрын

I love you Merry Ann Mac 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😜

As a relative latecomer to your channel I have nearly caught up on all your videos. Somehow I'd missed this one until now. This is a real gem of a trip, what an amazing route packed with delightful places to see and explore. Of course this area is more on your doorstep than ever, and what a treat. I haven't lived in Scotland since 1970 (Penicuik) , but I'm back living much closer to the border now and I'm increasingly drawn north with so many places I want to visit that I wonder if I have enough years left to see them all!

Your videos are fascinating to me. I’m from Albuquerque New Mexico. All these places you go are so alien to me. I’ve been to England,Ireland, and France but couldn’t get to Scotland. Good thing we have your eyes see through. Thank you for bringing us along.

@tonyfranks9551

2 ай бұрын

But you have visited Chaco Cultural NP eh wot? Superb history, scenery etc.

I remember being in the Lake District seeing planes tearing through the valley far below!

On the day I visited Aberdeen, the sky was the exact same grey as all the buildings. That gave it a rather dream-like atmosphere. A fascinating city, quite unlike anywhere else.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

Scotland is the most unique place in the globe. (I have been there for 1 year.) The landscape is beautiful and it is worth exploring if you have money, time and body energy. Steve, thank you for taking us around. I miss Scotland a lot.

One of my favorite shows was Paul Murton's Grand Tour of the Scottish Islands. I watched it relentlessly but there are only so many episodes to rewatch. I'm so glad I found this channel. You are now my favorite show to watch.

@steve-marsh

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, really appreciate it!

Really enjoyable trip Steve thanks for taking us.

Another fantastic video thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish Steve 👍👏👏

That was brilliant, thanks Steve

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tricia! :)

Super childhood memories there, thanks Steve 😊.

One of your best Steve, thanks 😊

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

This was great Steve. I miss Scotland a lot and you brought home to me. Thanks!!!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

So welcome - an absolute pleasure!

That was a lovely tour, I would love to retrace your path at some point. Gorgeous wee villages, towns and roads

Thoroughly enjoyed this 🤟👍

Wow! That was a beautiful tour as always. Loved seeing the fishing villages and the lighthouses and castles.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michele!

Wow, that brought back a lot of memories of our honeymoon 25 years ago, well in October. We followed virtually the same route! We must have been trailblazers. I am from down south and this was my first real experience of Scotland. Thank you.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to retrace such a memorable journey! Cheers Bob!

@alejandrayalanbowman367

2 жыл бұрын

For me, it was my first experience of Scotland back in 1967.

Thanks for the tour! It's whetted my appetite for a bit of exploring in the north-east. Mind, you were blessed with the weather!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Ha it's always sunny in the North East :D Cheers!

Enjoyable video mate. Cheers!

A great commentary and tour. Brought back great memories from when I lived in the Highlands. Thank you.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gerald!

Another trip added to my list! Steve, you do a fantastic job. Thank you and keep making these videos. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃 cheers!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Janet! Really planning to add to the library with many more Scottish places of interest :)

Great tour, can’t believe how much you packed in, and the weather amazing!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Clare! :)

My wife’s family is from Peterhead, Fraserburgh, and Aberdeen. It’s been great to see these places in your video.

Spectacular!

Thanks for the video Steve. I really enjoy your videos, very real and down to earth. I have done some touring on my motorcycle including the nc500. But this again makes me think there are so many beautiful places and I need to get out more. Cheers.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Ahhhh the freedom of a motorcycle, must be awesome!

Another great drive through scenic Scotland! I loved the fishing villages along the coast! Beautiful scenery!

An amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing your trips with us

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Richard!

Some great locations Steve thanks for sharing, really interesting video 👍

Awe this was just the tonic I needed today, this was an awesome vlog with places I know, good memories. You must have enjoyed this too. Well done Steve thanks for another good one. Could watch these vlogs all day lol.😍

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks so much Margaret!!! It was really enjoyable, but a slower pace would have helped :)

Another great video! The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses is an interesting place to visit in Fraserburgh.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Another reason for me to go back :)

Loved this video. Great to see some familiar territory from my childhood visits to my Grannie.

thanks Steve - enjoyed this one very much! You came very close to my home town of Forres, so all places you showed between Lossiemouth and Pennan I've been... its a lovely part of Sco'land here in the Middle-East... :)

What a great tour! So many places I'd like to see and never known about before watching this. Thanks for another great video.👍

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Josh - a real eye-opener for me too!

Another great video Steve, i visited places like Peterhead years ago with work. Great to see it again.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Peterhead and Fraserburgh were a real pleasant surprise! I could live there quite happily :)

Fantastic drone shots Steve. Thanks for taking us on your journey.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along :)

Thanks Steve. Enjoyed that. I have not been to that area since 1974, it brought back some happy memories.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve, so glad to bring back some familiar places :)

Thank you Steve, for a great video. It make me for sure, want to travel to Scottland. It has been on my bucket list. Maybe this video ,was the trigger it needed. So many ,beautiful places. Thanks Steve. Ole Carsten from Norway.

Thanks for bringing me along on this fabulous trip Steve. Best wishes to you and Alicja.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Derek! Such a shame Alicja couldn't make this one!

Another cracking video bonnie lad, really enjoyed it ! Keep up the great work :)

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much pal :)

Long time fan, one of your best efforts, perfect weather,excellent composition , video skills this one goes on my travel bucket list

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much! You've made my day :)

Another wonderful tour and an unexpected treat! This was amazing in the variety of beautiful places you saw - from fishing villages to highland passes. Thanks, Steve. I do wonder about that castle. So dangerous yet there are no restrictions on wandering around there.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Heather! Yeah, I bet there will be barriers up at the castle before we know it!

Thanks Steve for another great video. Stayed in the North East in the early 80s so brought back many memories.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

So glad Alister! Thanks for watching :)

I am so glad I discovered your channel it has never failed to surprise me and it has done so again, a magnificent journey and one I hope to do myself one day, thank you so much for taking me along now stay safe and keep well.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Simon! Thank you so much!

Another great video Steve well done

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Colm!

I live on this route, I would recommend people use the NC500!!

The road over the Lecht's a fantastic run on the motorbike. Super video.

You took the words out of my mouth Steve, when saying the forest beyond the walking bridge was magical (29:10). Beautiful...

What a wicked wee tour that was. Some absolute gems you touched on there and can appreciate the time factor-.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Peter - so many reasons to go back and take it slower :)

Great video Steve! Even more places to visit for the bucket list!!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian! And happy to add to the list :)

Brilliant video as always Steve. So many places to see and like you say it would probably take a week to do it justice. Wasn't the weather absolutely glorious as well. Fantastic!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Will - I swear that part of the country gets the best weather in Scotland - another reason to MOVE there one day :)

You find some amazing spots Steve Many Thanks again

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary!

Unquestionably this would be ny favorite part of Scotland. (Sorry Fairlie my ancestral seat). Thanks for sharing this video, Steven

Awesome Steve....thanks SO much for yet another wonderful video!! Thanks for taking us places that we may never see in person....you have a gorgeous country & I'm sure you are proud to show it off. This was a very enjoyable tour.....keep up the good work!!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bob! Comments like this keep me going and keep the camera rolling :)

Great video Steve. Thanks for the Local Hero reference, a great movie and a soundtrack that brings me many happy memories. It’s somewhat an anthem of Newcastle. Another tour to add to my bucket list from your videos.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it Kevin, and a real pleasure to get there at last!

That was one road trip to remember great video steve really enjoyable watch...

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

you vlog style is as calming as the scenery!! top notch and congrats on the amazing weather and light :-)

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Adam!

Thanks Steve, a breath of fresh air; Love Tomintoul, and the snow roads;

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Andy!

What some beautiful places you’ve travelled through. I think you’re right you probably need quite a few days to explore all of that. Very enjoyable.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I was glad I did it but you are so right, never mind a few days, I think we'll move there! :)

Another fantastic video Steve.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ally!

Thanks for sharing. I love seeing the countryside and the villages. Scotland is beautiful.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Doris I'd live in ANY of the places I visited on this trip - wonderful part of the world!

Thanks Steve for again a beautiful road trip. We do not know this part of Scotland but we will visit it now.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Re staying there - no problem at all I'd say. I'm very cautious about these things but would camp up there no problem. Hmmm maybe a future video!

Thanks a lot for an excellent vid, loved every minute - especially Slains Castle, so glad it has not been "developed" as proposed a few years ago. It brought back huge memories for me as I covered the coastal bit a few years ago when I spent 6 months touring the coast of Britain and Ireland living in my Ford Transit, and even ended up writing a book about it - The Road Next The Coast", Thanks again.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Loved Slaines too - what a place!

Visited a few of these places on Tuesday & Lecht was fairly busy with folks skiing. Great video.

This is SUCH a beautiful location for the video. Bright blue skies, clean streets, and a wonderful sense of peaceful permanence. Thank you.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Greg!

Another great informative vid Steve, we did part of this 10 years ago on motorbikes a lovely chilled out ride as there was so much to gawp at, Lossimouth in the sun with the water and beach looking like the bahama's, Bucaneer, Lecht road and through Perth to Ballch, watching this brought it all back thanks for that, trouble is no need to extend planned NC500 to catch some more of this area.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steve! You know what, I don't think I've ever seen Lossiemouth in bad weather!?

Solid summary of your mini-adventure. Thank you.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Luckily visited lots of places in this video, brought back so many memories back when i was live in Aberdeen! Thanks for sharing, Steve！

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, thanks so much for coming along to some familiar places :)

I love watching harbors and boats as well! Thank you for such an entertaining video. Just subscribed!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jackie! Welcome aboard! Really appreciate it :)

Thanks for the tour! I was in Speyside and around the area many years ago and recognized some of your footage. Cheers Steve.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure Paul, cheers!

Hi Steve, really enjoyed this a good introduction to a lovely and rather ignored part of your lovely country! I have had many holidays around Moray firth. Few people seem to find the lovely beeches on that coast, some of the best in the UK! Fraserburgh particular has a great beech. one of the joys of Losimouth is that the runway from the airbase starts almost on the beech, great jet views!

Oh, this was awesome! I am considering adding this on my never ending and evolving itinerary👍

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kirsten :) I really need to go back already too!

So far lovely places 😊

Another enjoyable video. Thanks again, from Croatia.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James! Hope all going well over there in wonderful Croatia!

I enjoyed this so much! Thank you for making these wonderful videos.

@steve-marsh

9 ай бұрын

A pleasure! :)

It's great to sit back & let you do the driving, I wouldn't see all the places if it wasn't for you Steve, thanks again ! 😀😀

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Fabulous video. I enjoyed every minute.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane :)

Thank you, this really made me homesick. I’m frae Aberdeenshire.

Good video, enjoyed this

Another beautiful video my friend . I'm so glad to hear Dracula have a castle in Scotland as well 😀

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Valentin! Oh I loved that castle whether it's true or not :)

That was wonderful! Thanks Steve.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it David!

@Chief_Brody

2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh Balmoral would be great to see when you can next get there

Love the video Steve, gave me some further ideas for my next visit. I did the coast road from Stonehaven up to Inverness before Lockdown but never ventured inland so much. (But now I will) Keep up the good work !

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers :) aw the best!

Tomintol in the winter can be magic! My first trip into Scotland and loved every second.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Oh great call - maybe a return visit required in winter :)

Well you have done it again Steve. Absolutely stunning video of somewhere I had never heard of. Positively adding 250 to my bucket list, although I can understand you getting a narrow van with some of the roads you travelled on. Bet your better half will be upset at what she missed. Prbably 2 weeks needed rather than 2 days you allocated. Once again simply stunning.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes Gavin, I think I'm going to need to repeat pretty much this whole journey with Alicja by my side :)

Another amazing trip and vlog Steve!! Hope all is well, take care

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter :)

@peterdnreynolds777

2 жыл бұрын

@@steve-marsh you're most welcome

Awesome tour Steve. Great imagery. I did portions of this years ago including Royal Lochnagar. Oh to be in Scotland!

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Great video Steve. Very scenic and picturesque.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard!

Very interesting video, thank you Steve, I'm from Kent and plan to come for the very long drive up after the school summer holidays, I may go across to shetland for a few days , just weighing up the costs, very grateful for you showing areas I most likely wouldn't never of seen

Great video Steve - thankyou

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you Robin! :)

Thankyou, enjoyed the road trip, the views were great.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jacqui!

Hi Steve - another great video :). I hope one day you consider doing a video set in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway - there's quite a few castles down this way and lovely scenery!

Looks like a lovely trip! Added to my list of things to do. Thank you xx

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lorna :)

Another great video. From a Fraserburgh born lad this brought back lots of childhood memories. Glad you enjoyed this part of Scotland.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gordan! Wonderful part of the world, I'm now wanting to move there :)

Thanks for sharing. Looks really good... Never heard of the route before your video. Will definitely visit

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Scott!

Having spent many a long weekend in Aberdeenshire visiting family I can attest to what beautiful county it is, whether on the coast, or inland. Pretty villages, stunning rivers and exhilarating hikes up mountains. Highly recommended. Steve, you showcased the area beautifully. 👏👏👍😎

Brilliant, again.

@steve-marsh

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alex! :)