A chilly adventure featuring a very Christmassy overnight stay!

[@steve-marsh]

Hey everyone, Merry Christmas, sorry I'm not able to respond to your comments as normal here, but trust me I still read every single one! Hope you're all having a nice day, thanks for watching :)

[@typhoon5445]

Your allowed time off too steve … enjoy

[@patriciagrant5100]

No worries Steve enjoy the rest of Christmas and Hogmanay of course.

[@haraldtheyounger5504]

Happy new year your Lordship.

[@JohnLindsay-zc5fe]

Happy stuff pal 😀

[@DarrenAndOzzy]

Hey Steve, do you do all these travels purely for KZbin filming or are these trips you are already on, like business trip or something that you film?

[@fontybits]

@ 10.00 minutes: "Clootie dumpling." Takes 3 HOURS to make - but in a microwave, 8 - 9 minutes. Beautiful!! Here's the recipe from Irvine: Ingredients: 8oz plain flour 4oz sugar Two eggs, beaten 1 heaped teaspoon mixed spice 1 heaped teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 8oz butter 8oz sultanas 4oz currants 4oz raisins 1 tablespoon of treacle 1/2 pint water Method: Put the water, sugar, mixed spice, cinnamon, dried fruit, butter, and the treacle into a pot. Bring to the boil, and simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in the flour and bicarbonate of soda. Add 2 beaten eggs. Pour the mixture into a large microwave bowl which is lined with cling-film - to go well over the sides. Don’t cover the dumpling mixture with the cling-film. Cook in the microwave on full power for 8 - 9 minutes. Leave to set in the bowl for 20 minutes before transfering to a plate.

[@croftersatkpf3039]

Tried this just now…wonderful! Thankyou.

[@fontybits]

@@croftersatkpf3039 I'll give your thanks to the woman who gave it to ME many years ago - my mother's 95 year old friend who is alive & well in a lovely East Kilbride nursing home. 😀

[@Annie4Always]

Incredible! My favorite video of yours...EVER! Hands down! This was so heart warming & amazing from beginning to end! It was also so wonderful to see you & Alicja together again in this enchanting Christmas adventure...from last year no less! You & Alicja are truly a 'dynamic duo" & are so sweet together! The sweet dynamic & rapport you have together is just so endearing & very special! Please don't ever change! Strathardle Lodge is such a magical place with such a beautiful ambience! It matches you both perfectly! No wonder Alicja didn't want to leave & you want to return so much! I would love to see that too! Please do! Then, after the wonderful time spent there, only you Steve, could be passing by at the exact moment when such a cute horse & Shetland Pony were playing, frolicking & rolling in the snow! Amazing! That was also the sweetest thing! After this, once again, we see your funny sense of humor! When you remarked that you were lost & so now would just have to stay there & build a log cabin. LOL. As well as, the 'Christmas Past" clip in black & white of you with the Antler headband on & Alicja wearing the Santa hat wishing us a Merry Christmas. Hilarious & very sweet! As well as... brilliant! Indeed! Thank you for sharing this delightful Christmas experience! The sweetest & best Christmas video on YT! Christmas blessings to both you & Alicja! God bless us every one!

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you SO much Annie! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and New Year :)

[@Annie4Always]

@@steve-marsh My pleasure Steve! Happy Christmas to you too!

[@JohnComeOnMan]

Nice to see down to earth people enjoying the small pleasures in life. This is the way to a long, happy life. Love you guys.

[@johnbrown3951]

I drive this road on a regular basis to visit my elderly mother and my best friend since primary 1 on his farm in this stunning part of the world. Arguably one of the best driving roads in Scotland. Thanks for the memories on this dark wet Monday morning in the Central belt of Scotland.

[@borisreeves2704]

Thankyou for this beautiful video. Driving past my home at Dalnaglar and past my sisters house at the spittal. A beautiful Glen so under discovered. Best wishes..

[@pintsworld7343]

What a cracking wee find that lodge is! Looked like a wonderful overnight adventure. Merry Christmas!

[@terranceparsons5185]

The more i see of it, the more i am convinced scotland is the most stunningly beautiful place on earth.

[@steve-marsh]

It can be a wonderful place! Especially out of the towns in the open spaces, we could do with a few more trees, but that aside, it's a beautiful destination :)

[@pnwlion9337]

Wonderful stuff Steve. Stunning presentation of Scotland. Your part of the reason I no longer tolerate mainstream television. Best wishes sir in to 2023 for you both. Love your channel

[@magnuswalker7957]

Nice to see Glen Shee again, but have you driven the road from Kenmore to Amalree, it may be higher, its a little used, narrow road and very isolated. Best use an O/S map to find it. Happy NY from an old Dundonian.

[@patriciafuchs5970]

What a beautiful drive! The views are magnificent. That B&B is delightful. Your breakfast looked delicious. Great mini trip.

[@zotsint008]

Good day Steve, what a wonderful set of videos. This is my first message to you and I hope not the last. I currently live in South Africa and am in the process of applying for my spousal visa to live in Scotland. I am 62 and have never been to the UK, so your videos have been a great inspiration and help in choosing where to live. my wife and I have chosen Cadham in Glenrothes as our new home. We have binge- watched just about all your videos and have enjoyed every one, Thank you, and I hope to see more. See you all in Scotland in February of 2023 , who know we might even bump into you on one of your wonderful adventures.

[@steve-marsh]

Amazing mate! I wish you a smooth and speedy move to Scotland, and hey, you’ve chosen a good country to live in :) all the best to you!

[@isking1715]

Great choice, Fife is a wonderful place to live. I'm sure you'll be happy here. Very best wishes for your move and the future.

[@1950dcs]

Thanks for another good reminder of my childhood stamping ground, in the days when the A93 included the Devil’s Elbow. When the school took us on a hill walk on the Cairnwell, we all had to get off the bus so it could negotiate the hairpin bend! Surprised you hadn’t heard of Blairgowrie, though. Nice wee toon.

[@OKMmike]

Well done Steve, you found the bar. Everything else is a bonus.

[@bobbiguile9210]

Just went into this video, was most impressive, the landscape, the music, the narration, awesome. Thank you

[@alexmalcolm5577]

Fantastic video. My last time in Scotland late March 1997. Take my then Thai GF (now wife) to see my country. Stop Glen Shee center. That year patchy snow. No skiers but plenty paragliders. Had to find a snow drift to throw snowballs. First and last time for my wife. My last photo of my old Porche 924. before sell and fly back Thailand for ever.

[@edwardlees4585]

What a great drive. I haven't been to Scotland for over 20 years now but I still remember such trips aound Loch Fyne or up near Ulapool. I shall have to come back.

[@hlh68]

Loving Alicja’s drawstring neck scarf, can I ask where it’s from please, and that lovely place you stayed at very Christmassy! Another top video keep them coming

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks a lot! Now, it's from Poland, bought about 10 years ago, and she thinks the brand is 'reversed' (although I've never heard of it!) Popluar clothing item over there, and very practical :)

[@SGrahamArt]

The wee village, Blairgowrie & Rattray, is in fact the biggest town in Perth & Kinross. Stop over some time. or even better, try Alyth. Lots to see and do.

[@perrydayton9138]

Hi. So 200 meters in snow/ice and an incline can actually be a bit of a workout. And I must note that Alicja is just a big kid in the snow. Nice to see someone enjoying winter. She'd love it here in Canada although where I live it'd be a bit cold for her at -45 Celsius at times.

[@BarneyLeith]

In my childhood in the 1950s, we used to drive from home (in the English West Country) to the village of Glenkindie on Donside (not far from Strathdon) to visit my grandmother. Our route took us up Glenshee and up the Devil's Elbow. This was very dramatic, especially in a second-hand pre-war car! Haven't been that way for decades, so it was wonderful to see the road (even without the Devil's Elbow) in your beautiful video. The scenery was stunning and the light was fantastic. Another stunner, Steve and Alicja! Oh, and what a find Strathardle Lodge was. Wishing you a very happy Christmas and looking forward to more wonderful videos in the New Year!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Superb video. The barmaid shows potential, don't you think?

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Scott! Haha as long as those measures are getting filled to the brim, everything will be okay 🤣

[@wendycavanagh9370]

What a lovely video Steve and Alicia. Wishing the two of you a Wonderful Christmas 👍🎅🎄❤️

[@brontewcat]

Australian here. It is is pretty and it reminds me of my winters as a child, and the excitement of seeing snow, even if it was just a dusting. I come from a mountainous region called the New England. It is quite apt as a name as it does look a lot like parts of England, but at a similar altitude to the Scottish Highlands (but sadly without the lochs). But I have to say I prefer our summery Christmases. I think you tend to love what you grow up with. I am in Sydney now, and it can get hot at Christmas, but for me I think the climate in the New England of NSW is probably almost perfect. It tends to warm to but not too hot, and cools down at night. When we have had a good season of rain, it can also be very green. I would like to experience a white Christmas once, but for the rest of the time I love Christmas in summer.

[@garyrowden7150]

from accross the ditch i completly agree, a white xmas would be nice once and only for one day, snow is pretty but its wet and cold, i dont want a wet or cold xmas

[@brontewcat]

@@garyrowden7150 I am in the UK at the moment. It has been very chilly this week and very pretty with Christmas light guts out. It’s feeling very Love Actually. It’s quite nice. However the sun is not rising until 7.30 am and setting at 4.00pm.

[@doriskovalcik442]

Wonderful video and my kind of trip, someone else doing the driving. Thanks for taking us along. Merry Christmas from Tennessee

[@lauraautry6992]

The horses playing was so sweet and so pretty.

[@paulpuckerinGM]

I realized today how valuable your videos are for capturing the beauty of Scotland and another reason to be proud of her and her people. Merry Christmas, guys. 🎅 Be well and stay safe. 🙏

[@Xantec]

as an English person, I can also agree there. Scotland is quite simply probably the nicest place on the planet, every where you go there is stunning scenery.

[@paulpuckerinGM]

@@Xantec well said.

[@miriambaines1472]

2 and a half years later...I've found this video. Brings me back 30 years when I lived near Kirkmichael and travelled to Forfar for work each day. Amazing ( in Kirkmichael there was a white Falliw deer that visited us often !)

[@01jvb]

A great video -nice and simple for you to do but really enjoyable for us to watch !

[@Xantec]

15:00 - great music for the run down the hill

[@cindi7955]

Just wonderful from start to finish. The B&B was like one we found in the New Hampshire Mountains in the 1970's. It had the roaring fire and lovely living area and the sweetest Inn Keepers. We became friends and returned quite often. You have made a most precious memory and the wonderful thing about making one is that it is yours forever. Merry Christmas in 2024 and a very blessed New Year. 🎄

[@murringo9]

I am in a southern hemisphere summer right now, in Sydney, and am thoroughly enjoying seeing the beauty of a Scottish winter landscape. Thanks.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

What a beautiful & romantic trip you two had! The lodge looked so warm and cozy. It was lovely to see the snowy hills, and the drive was stunning with the stormy weather. You two are so cute and funny. Thanks for sharing your trip with all of us. Until I get there myself one of these years, I'm really enjoying visiting Scotland with you Steve. I yearn to see it so much. Thanks again, Erin from the SW, United States.

[@Viperbob]

A very large merry Christmas to you both. I do so love your channel. Please keep them coming. Much love from New Jersey in the states.

[@chrisneppiras9408]

what a cracking adventure, ruddy cold but the scenery with snow is just mint. would be well worth the effort to stand there and breath it in also.

[@elainehowell2836]

Thanks for the view from you van and the snow looks nice and snowy and it is very beautiful view with the snow on the mountains and round and the roads are clear and nice to see you both out and about again have a good Christmas 🤶

[@roycase8186]

Beautiful, thank you very much

[@Urnieburns70]

Greetings from Adelaide South Australia, it's late on Christmas Eve Love your work guys Merry Christmas

[@flyer1658]

Great video as usual. Happy Christmas

[@susannabouwhuis5861]

One word "BEAUTIFUL 🎉

[@diddillibahdumpsterdiddill9596]

I enjoy that you appreciate where you live. Mountains and mountains with snow are able to cast such captivating spell.

[@gadgme73]

Great video and a real gem of a find that lodge you stayed at. Love the music you add to the videos. Merry Christmas to the both of you. Sláinte.

[@BarnieCowan]

You both have fun together. Just makes me happy watching you both!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Very enjoyable! Thank you.

[@JettaJack]

Skiing in Scotland looks like skiing in the mid-Atlantic, if they’re not making snow, you are not skiing! At least you have a snowy view in the mountains.❤

[@catt2000uk]

Merry Christmas and thanks for the past 12 months of sharing your travels with us.

[@kathyschreiner4852]

I’m a wee bit late in watching this. It was great to see you eating that clootie dumpling. My good friend (and pen pal for over 45 years), Maureen, who lives in Wormit, made it for my husband and me during one of our visits. I loved it! And I love seeing Scotland again, as I sit here in Illinois, USA, through your adventuresThanks.

[@BarnieCowan]

What a beautiful video. Who needs to travel when we have Steve? Your humour is wonderful! Thanks!!!🇨🇦

[@janbarber7807]

How adorable you are as a couple!Scenery not bad either.

[@stasekszejko5318]

What a wonderful tour. I wish I could join you in the light snow and clear roads you have travelled on this trip. In the eyes of a Vancouverite, with the large amount of snow in such a short time, the past few days and all the motorists stuck on the roads, spinouts etc. I would envey to join you there. Although with a large amount of rain predicted in the region and the consequences of slush taking place, this makes the perfect vlog to stay at home to watch and enjoy in the warm comfort of our homes. Again Steve and Alicja thank you very much for your entertaining trips this past year, I am sure all of your subscribers appreciate it very much. To you both, may you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy it 😊😇👍 Merry Christmas to all subscribers as well.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much mate! Merry Christmas from us both!

[@davidaarthur]

As someone who's currently experiencing a 'proper' winter (check the BBC's North America headlines) I'll take your beautiful version any day. Happy Christmas!

[@sandiandgregh]

Another beautiful video and what a magical, festive place to stay! We were watching as snow flashed by our windows in 80km/hr wind gusts and with temperatures plummeting to -14C (-25C with wind chill factored in). Your video was just the thing for a stormy afternoon...and we had appropriate warming drinks to hand. Have a lovely Christmas guys, and thank you for the time and effort you put in to each and every video. Much appreciated. Sandi & Greg H. (Canada)

[@frank55197]

Bravo for supporting Montrose as my best man used too before he went to watch them from above, because of him I always look for Montrose's results.

[@johnavery3941]

So pleased that places in Scotland still have honesty boxes, you actually end up putting more in rather than the exact amount

[@steve-marsh]

So true John!

[@johndare3576]

I really enjoy watching you two when you go on your road trips. There is always such a sense of fun, enjoyment and appreciation of the incredible scenery. When I lived in Scotland I really appreciated that was so easy and quick to get up into the hills. Nowadays I live in East Anglia. We’ve got some pretty cool places nearby but nothing to compare with the scenery of Scotland.

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

“Such a sense of fun, enjoyment and appreciation…” - well said! I couldn’t agree more.

[@mstrdiver]

I was curious about the pyramid shaped hill @ 05:04. Is that a natural formation or temporarily looking like that due to snow and ice. What a beautiful set of views we've been shared. Thanks to both Alicja and Steve. Great tidings and great joy for He is born! Merry Christmas! - Apologies - still working on my Gaelic so I use very short sentences. Sgeul mòr agus gàirdeachas mòr dha Tha e air a bhreith! Nollaig Chridheil!

[@thomaslruppert]

❤

[@typhoon5445]

Hi John it works both ways .Although born and bred perth Scotland .In the late 60s we ended up living at RAF upwood ( in your region i believe ) i will never forget the place absolutely loved it

[@marshallviliesis]

Thank you! Great video!

[@caroldave4037]

Much more scenic with a light dusting as apposed to full covering👍 hence no traffic or skiers...atvb for2023

[@marcy3127]

My granny made the best clootie dumpling. 😊😊 Loved this video, I'm so homesick.

[@johnmull59]

Thank you for all the content this year. Wishing you both all the best for Christmas.

[@glenyshillary4195]

Yet again you have brought memories flooding back. Our eldest son hadhisfirst snow skiing at Glenshee, after lessons from the guy who taught the King! Such beautiful scenery up there. Merry Christmas to you both, have a great time, and thanks for the sheer joy of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mikestephens5622]

Lovely mountain scenery, showing more of the beautiful Highlands. Grand Lodge too, making it look special, with warmth, lights and friendliness. Happy Christmas to you both!

[@picturenut]

I can truly say I never envy other people. I never envy other marriages or whatever but I do envy the two of you. You are doing exactly what I would’ve loved to have been able to do in my life. Actually, it started out a lot like that, but it didn’t last. however I loved it while it did. I love your videos. They’re so natural well you may be laughing when I say that but even if they’re not, they certainly come over as natural. since this is August I’m looking at it a bit late.

[@steve-marsh]

Really appreciate this comment, cheers!

[@steve45]

Watching back on some older vids again. This makes me so homesick. I've stomped my way round those hills so many times, I always prefer it up there in the winter. I need to get back up North I miss it so much. As nice as Dorset is, it just aint home!

[@monkeymagic4555]

@17m aha you did stumble across kirkmichael in the end love this wee place :) not much of it but stunning old buildings :)

[@josephprice1692]

When we worked in Scotland as Caravan club wardens we had a recommendation from 1 of our members to visit the hotel/motel at the spital of Glenshee for one of their hot beef sandwiches, on our day off we went there and what a feast that was for a very reasonable cost. I think this hotel was destroyed in a fire but it wasn't just the building that was lost, the information and local knowledge that the people passed on to us in a short time was amazing and we in turn told many of our future guests about it and we never had anyone say that they didn't enjoy their experience.

[@andrewsim9180]

Thank you (from England) for this picturesque video. I've always loved everything about Scotland, especially the dramatic scenery.

[@ychaps]

Somehow I missed this one and it's absolutely enchanting. That guesthouse could have been a movie set...reminds me of a place I stayed at in Peebles a million years ago. Scotland has some truly magical places to stay...get away from those Travelodges😊

[@sterndrives]

This is wonderful. The wife and I just drove from Portree down to Pitlochry. What a drive! Incredible views. My first experience with what Scots call "lorrie's". They haul butt like there is no tomorrow!

[@vicstee482]

Braemar is SO beautiful, such a shame you didnt carry on. The first time I visited there, it started to snow just as we arrived. Magical. The whole area is just stunning. You are so lucky being only a couple of hours away. Takes us 10-11 hours!

[@donaldharvey7511]

Merry Christmas Steve and Alicja! Glad to see your channel going from strength to strength. Work misses you, but I hope you don't miss work! 😄

[@steve-marsh]

Haha just about coping mate :D Thanks so much and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours! All the best :)

[@pkc276]

Merry Christmas to you both. Thanks for another great video and a great year of content. I'm offshore for Christmas but seeing you guys having a great time up in the hills has cheered me right up!

[@davidknowles5519]

We were up that road at end of August it’s a great route even better in winter, although there are not enough stopping places for photos. That was some brekkie, looked fab. Have a great Christmas and New year both

[@NaCreagachaDubha]

Scotland is lovely. Thanks Steve & happy Christmas!

[@glengriffiths4090]

Merry Christmas from the southern hemisphere

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Great video, those posts at the side of the road are a great asset in white out conditions in keeping one on the road.

[@stuipooey1]

I love that viewpoint at the bottom of the Cairnwell Pass, i often go there with a wee stove and knock up a cuppa. We are indeed lucky to have these places so close to home. Merry Xmas guys

[@alexandermenzies9954]

A Very Merry Christmas to Alicja and yourself, Steve.

[@freespirit6209]

What a lovely, happy video. Thank you so much for sharing all that!

[@donlogan9158]

Another cracking video Steve. You just keep topping each one! A Merry Christmas to you both as well.

[@NordicPolestar]

These road trips are so special and the icing and sugar on the hills make it that much more magical. Thanks Steve for another wonderful video. Looking forward to 4K videos in future.

[@RTPeat]

21:38 Argh - got as far as Christmas Eve before being Whammed!

[@davidlangskaill3978]

Brill vlog Steve ... just the thing to get everyone in the Christmas mood!🤗

[@henkdeblouw4169]

You're indeed 'sooo lucky'. I traveled along the A93 in summertime 2019. Thank you for showing it in wintery conditions. It's quite a transformation. Merry Christmas to the both of you and your loved-ones. Greetings

[@robertbeaty8744]

Just watched your last video. It’s amazing the places you visit so close to your home town. You almost have the country to yourselves. And you managed to include a dog, horses and nice bar maid serving a tipsy customer. Very nice and merry x-mas to you !

[@spangles365]

Another great video. You can see why its called Bonnie Scotland. Have a nice christmas and a happy new year.

[@jimbalshaw7347]

Another great video Steve & Alicia very enjoyable Have a Great Christmas and Hogmanay

[@D_B_Cooper]

My grandparents were from Kirkmichael in Ayrshire. I didn’t know there was another one

[@deejaystump]

Merry Christmas Steve from Hamilton New Zealand another great trip again

[@henrywilliam8506]

Another great vlog Steve. Camera always on the inside. If it falls off, you don’t lose it and you can still use your wipers! 🤗

[@pkjlr77]

Great video as ever Steve and Alicija. Have a great Christmas. All the best and here's to more great content in 2023 👍🙂🌲⛄🎁

[@fionastewart7067]

Merry Christmas Steve and Alicja. We went that route back in April and the snow was unbelievable, we had wanted to visit the Lecht mine but it was so snowy. We headed further down the road towards Blairgowrie and no snow at all, it was like 2 different worlds! Have a good one and look forward to more videos in the new year.🎉

[@nancymclelland6881]

Absolutely loved this! Thank you both. 🎄❤🎄❤

[@chrissaltmarsh6777]

A few years ago (4?) there was a faily heavy snowfall in Edinburgh. So I got the gear on and walked up Calton Hill - around midnight. Transformed, it was - 15cms of snow, still falling but not a lot of wind. Made a brew, had a glass of Merlot (hiking tip - a good wine weighs just the same as a bad wine) and bivvied out. And at 8 in the morning, the building crew was up fixing the Observatory. That is what snow can do even to an urban environment.

[@SteveMacDonald-by7wb]

Merry Christmas Steve and Alicja and all the best for 2023. Love watching your videos as a reminder of my native Scotland, whilst i enjoy yet another summer Christmas in New Zealand :)

[@damianrollins2074]

what a great film for Christmas eve Steve. love it especially the music (fly on the wall deskant). and yes please full dashcam footage .may you Steve and alicja have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year. already looking forward to more from you guys in 2023. all the best.

[@olivers.6420]

Merry Christmas to Alicja and you Steve!! Thank you for all your great videos, they always bring me back to Scotland!! Have a happy and healthy 2023!!

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

Another fantastic video Steve and Alicia. Happy Christmas to you both and thank you for another year of brilliant videos. Looking forward to see what’s in store for 2023. Take care both

[@petergoddard1960]

What a fabulous place to stay. A very Merry Christmas to you both with much love. Thank you for a wonderful year of amazing content.

[@johnallan4826]

What a lovely place to stay, lovely tree, I just hope the bar staff have a few cheerier clientele in the future, you found a gem. Honesty bar wow I can’t drive so love all dash cam videos. Take care best Xmas wishes to you both

[@maebird920]

Your trips , channel and knowledge is amazing. We are new to your KZbin videos meaning past two weeks but have totally binge watched every trip . You and Alicja are good team very entertaining and enjoy your background music too. Keep exploring and entertaining everyone.

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you so much both! Really glad you’re enjoying it :)

[@StripeyNick]

Lovely! Have hoped you might do some driving videos in that area. Merry Christmas to you both.