A STUNNING Scottish coastal walk through six historic fishing harbours & a race against the sunset!

On the east coast of Scotland, crisp, clear winter days are not as rare as you may think, and we use this one to have a crack at 'The Six Harbours Walk' which was a subscriber recommendation and a lot harder than we expected!
Join us as we arrive in beautiful Portsoy before hiking the coast westbound all the way to Buckie, passing some absolutely gorgeous harbours and scenery along the way. The official distance of this walk is 15 miles (24km) although with a detour and a lot of running about, I'm pretty sure we went a good bit further than that.
Filmed on Monday 13th February 2023.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
Enjoy the video and let me know what you think in the comments :)
Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eye-opener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!
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[@alicja4139]

This coastline is sooooo beautiful! Stunning views!

[@dee74raz]

You look familiar 🧐 I’ve seen you somewhere 😁

[@xix94]

Please make your own videos would be epic ps I love Steve

[@junehall2177]

Catching up Steve, so interesting, not a part of Scotland we know. Thanks both.

[@Nook747]

Catching up on old video's...This is fantastic ! can't wait to watch some more...

[@peterjhillier7659]

What a grand Walk, just reinforces what a gey wonderful place Scotland is, it's so nice to see parts I have never seen myself.

[@kevjaffray]

Much respect to you two. Coastal walking is stunning but much harder than you'd think, that 15 miles plus ascent and descent is probably equivalent of 20+ regular miles. Really interesting little harbours and rock features. I do love Alicija's Polish/Scots accent too 🥰

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much from us both mate! Aye, it sure was more of a struggle in reality :D

[@mstrdiver]

Such a glorious day for a stroll. Thanks for taking us along. I'll buy the next ice cream round!

[@Nook747]

Stunning...Wow..Really enjoyed watching this one

[@sandrabruce9754]

How lucky are we Steve to live in such a beautiful place here in Scotland and in the UK x great video certainly has put me in the mood for a wee trip x

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Sandra! We sure are and it makes me think we need to get out and discover more of these lesser known trails

[@wendycavanagh9370]

What a lovely scenic video Steve and Alicia. Nothing beats our Braw and Bonnie Scotland 👍💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Wendy! It was such a joy doing this walk in the middle of winter!

[@isobelirvine3288]

Thanks for taking us on yet another beautiful marathon of a walk! Hats off to you both as thats a long,long walk,stunning coastline and harbours,wish Id half of your energy! Hope you both got and enjoyed your takeaway,it was well deserved x

[@steve-marsh]

Ha we both polished off a takeaway in no time at all. Inhaled rather than eaten :) Thanks Isobel!

[@LauraGargiulo]

Amazing. I feel like I could smell the sea. thank you for this trip in Scotland, which I love very much

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Laura! It was a fun day out, but boy did we sleep well that night :D

[@brycehermon5939]

Thanks Steve. Another fantastic video with such amazing scenery. You both compliment each other so well, and it's always entertaining watching your adventures.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Bryce!

[@mairiferguson8886]

As I sit on my balcony on the ocean in Perth (australia), sipping my wine watching the sun go down after a glorious summer day, taking in all the beautiful scenery of your fabulous walk....I ponder........how the blazes did you get back to your car! Love so much your travel journeys, Scotland is such a beautiful place, I love it!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha love it Mairi :D Enjoy that wine!

[@narabdela]

They took the bus Mairi. Info at the end of the video.

[@margotbehn6287]

What a beautiful coastline. Thank you for taking me there.

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure!

[@TheJohnscot]

Another cracking video Steve. Thanks.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks a lot! :)

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was breathtaking Steve. You nailed the weather and that sunset was unreal so I must have a ride along that coast myself someday. I love it when you film these sort of walks as you and Alijca always put your heart and soul into it. A cracking day out 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate! We were happy to squeeze everything out of that glorious day, and so much more to see on that coastline, well worth a look. Have a great weekend!

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

What beautiful weather and spectacular scenery!

[@steve-marsh]

Greta day for it eh Derrick!

[@tibinemes365]

Splendid!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks :)

[@philsflights]

Fantastic job Steve & Alicja. You deserve way more than takeaway. @29:01 = breathtaking. Thank you as always for taking us along.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Phil! Aye, the takeaway was inhaled pretty quick :D

[@sandrader2889]

These beautiful beaches, villages and harbors makes me want to move up there, Gorgeous and the views 😍

[@DrDSCT]

Such a beautiful part of the world. Upon retiring as a Captain in the Merchant Navy my Great Uncle became the harbour master at Buckie. He was also coxswain of the lifeboat. Another very enjoyable video.

[@steve-marsh]

Nice! And it was a beautiful sunset as we arrived there!

[@murrayblair67]

Beautiful place ❤

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Portsoy is really good. Great history of smuggling...Thank you both.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh need to read up on that sounds right up my street (as a story, I'm not a smuggler) :D

[@henkdeblouw4169]

Absolutely a stunning video again. @3:15 you are jealous about the camper but I am jealous about the both of you. For living in scenic Scotland. 😄 Keep healthy and keep those videos coming. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Henk, have a great weekend!

[@judym5822]

Fabulous. Really enjoyed this Steve & Alicja, thank you for taking us along on your walk. Stunning coastline and villages ❤

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Judy!

[@davidjohnston7512]

Hello from Australia.I really enjoyed the video,thanks so much to both of you for showing the beautiful coastline of Scotland.Some of those beaches are a match for anything we have in Australia.Can’t wait until I can get over to Scotland to see the land of my father with my family.Cheers to both of you.

[@steve-marsh]

All the best getting over for a visit David, maybe we can do a house-swap :D

[@Jimsraisedbedgarden]

Love this Steve & Alicja , great job showing off a lovely part of the world 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Jim! A cracking day oot!

[@Jimsraisedbedgarden]

@@steve-marsh a long day but a very rewarding one I'm sure Steve , keep up the good work 👍

[@cameroon95]

I grew up in this area of Aberdeenshire and watching this video brought back a lot of memories . Your videos are fantastic , please keep making them !

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for coming along to some familiar places!

[@Steve-Duh-Rino]

Such spectacular scenery! Scotland has so much to offer!

[@martincrook5057]

Mate you 2 timed it perfect, to finish your walk. gorgeous

[@steve-marsh]

So true mate! Thanks!

[@Irisishunter]

Getting mighty close to 50k subscribers you deserve alot more, but a great milestone

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much, excited to watch 50,000 roll round :)

[@K1W1fly]

Stunning looking walk!

[@douglashouston81]

So very well done guys 😎. That should be a major walk in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, Beautiful Scotland once again 🤠

[@steve-marsh]

Totally agree Douglas, cheers!

[@tripawayinsafehands]

What beautiful scenery - thanks for taking us on the walk with you!🤩 We had the easy part 😂

[@steve-marsh]

Absolutely pleasure, thank you!

[@LynneFarr]

What a beautiful coast! The walk was a real joy. Thanks for another stunning video.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey Lynne thanks so much! :)

[@LynneFarr]

@@steve-marsh Loved this one so much, I shared the link on Twitter. I'm sure others will enjoy it too.

[@volvot5boy]

What a stunning walk ❤

[@steve-marsh]

Even better than we expected Mark!

[@pc2706]

Glad to see you took my advice and did the walk. I forgot to mention it is a bit of a trek! 😂 Also, the signs on the buildings at Portsoy harbour are left over from the filming of Peaky Blinders season 6.

[@steve-marsh]

Ahhhh I wish I'd known this! Brilliant! And what a great suggestion Peter :)

[@donlogan9158]

Another stunning video, Steve. Our feet are hurting just from watching it! You both did really well walking so far. What a beautiful part of the coast it is. Thanks again, can't wait for the next.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much guys! It was a fun day but boy did we sleep well that night!

[@bernicebest]

You always never fail to produce a stunning walk along the Scottish coast line with its hidden out of the way places Steve, so much beauty a real paradise as you say, although Alicja didn’t want an ice cream when you found the shop open, she sure did enjoy what was left of yours, but it did look and sound delicious, i always have to go hunting in my kitchen when I watch your videos Steve, I want an ice cream now, but have three temporary fillings so it maybe a bit of a challenge, I might just risk it! thanks 🙏 for an interesting 15mile walk 🤗

[@steve-marsh]

Haha go for it and mix some blueberries in for the true Cullen experience :)

[@bernicebest]

@@steve-marsh I went for it, it was ‘Mackies’ traditional dairy ice cream, with cherries 🍒 from the freezer, when your several miles from the nearest shop, you can’t be choosy! 😋

[@peterscandlyn]

I heard the chopper then a gull appeared. Some trick that guys! And I enjoyed your labours too. Thanks for sharing.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers Peter! :D

[@-DC-]

Incredible views thanks for taking us along both of you 🙂

[@steve-marsh]

An absolute pleasure!

[@roroger2402]

You both did a fantastic job, amazing. And what about the views... outstanding. Cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you very much Roger!

[@bobhewings6812]

Another great video from my two favourite explorers.What a gorgeous area , you are so lucky.Its great to see places that I am now too old too achieve on foot, but feel like I am with you all the way but without getting out of breath or tired legs. Thankyou so much!. Stay safe, see you on our next adventure.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along as always Bob! :)

[@maggiebutler4378]

Absolutely loved this. So pretty. Thank you!

[@steve-marsh]

Our absolute pleasure Maggie!

[@TXMEDRGR]

Such beautiful places, thanks for sharing them with us.

[@steve-marsh]

You're absolutely welcome :)

[@patriciagrant5100]

Great video Steve and Alicja. Enjoy all of your videos but especially the ones around Scotland. Lovely country.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Pat, I enjoy my travels as well, but always nice to be back home :)

[@rollonsummertime]

beautiful coastline👍

[@steve-marsh]

So true Graham!

[@johnallan4826]

Lovely sea beautiful cottages and I love the dolphin early on

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers John, gorgeous coastline!

[@dougie6886]

Great video, very educational. This part of Scotland is very underated.

[@steve-marsh]

Very true, it’s a beautiful and interesting part of Scotland!

[@ruthmclennan1914]

Really enjoyed this walk. The coast looks so beautiful in the winter sun. I’m glad you both made it to the end notwithstanding all your wee stopping points. Well done to you both. Enjoy your take away. 👏👍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Ruth! So glad we made it in (almost) daylight, wouldn't have liked to be on the trail in darkness!

[@johnscot1]

Great video of a lovely coastline. I know the coastline and these villages pretty well but have only driven between them (many times), not walking. You two have filled in the gaps in a wonderfully entertaining way👍👏!

[@philgray1023]

An excellent walk and video. Thank you Steve and Alicja. That shell pile on the path is interesting. We have similar artifacts here in Australia. They call them shell middens and some date back thousands of years. The aborigines knew the best times to harvest them and spent time in a variety of places leaving the shells behind as they moved on. I reckon I could do that walk in 6 days, because I'd be so distracted by the views, the birds and seaweeds, rockpool life, I would have to stop over night in each harbour.

[@missmopstad6526]

Great walk and video have stayed in that area many times it’s very pretty especially the abandoned lido at Tarlair near Macduff

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Another great video Steve. We stayed in Buckie last March and photographed Bow Fiddle Rock in Findochty. Some stunning views on your walk. Look forward to seeing your next video mate.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Tim! Beautiful part of the world eh!

[@shirleyboy8859]

Well you both made the best of that day....... But I have to say Steve, that Alicja has got you totally Sussed...... Top Lady... :-))) xxx

[@lauraautry6992]

Wow so beautiful from start to finish 🤗🤗

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cheriouellette7956]

Enjoyed this vlog very much. I am from Canada, my fathers family all came from Aberdeen. So fun to see the beautiful Scottish scenery from places I haven't seen. Your vlog is one of the best and I thank you both for all the time and trouble you put into it!!!!

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks so much for coming along Cheri, your fathers family would know this coast very well :)

[@edstrasshine7827]

I was lucky enough to spend many holidays in Buckie. When I was a teenager in the 1950s I loved the place it was so quiet and peaceful apart from the pub at the weakend the pub was called craigenroan it was a fantastic 😊place it’s well worth a visit

[@BarneyLeith]

Great walk along a fabulously beautiful coastline. Props to you both for doing the walk!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Barney! We slept well that night :)

[@colins7427]

Did Sandend to Buckie walk last year and that was a fair walk with all the ups and downs. It’s a cracking, well done.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Colin!

[@djmark143]

Some fantastic and stunning views in this video and I agree with some other comments on this video about the difficulty level doing these coastal walks where you have to battle not only the elements but also the terrain.. Defo a good workout done there guys.. 😎 And a very enjoyable video again Steve, thanks.. Just looking forward to your new content every week.. 😃

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers pal! We slept well after that one (and the 2 hour drive home!) :D

[@keithfraser9705]

Delighted you made it back up north and got a beautiful day for the walk. Brilliant video, will have to head up to the coast again soon. For a walk instead of cycling 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Nice to take the slower option sometimes eh? :)

[@keithfraser9705]

Absolutely, I should try the walk sometime, looks like a great day out! Thanks as always.

[@martinmalone9181]

That coast is amazingly ruggedly beautiful and the "villages" that you walked thru, eerily w/o people, well not many, anyway, a very enjoyable vlog, again!! Thanks to you both.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Martin! Aye we had the whole place to ourselves in winter!

[@paulsmart5199]

Got me feeling homesick!!

[@sueelphick9060]

That was a lovely winter walk to watch today ..Thanks guys you made it fun....One for my Scottish trip list xxx 🥰

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for coming along Sue!

[@michaelsaayman2802]

Amazing video Steve. Love the scenery and quaint old stone villages. Took me back to growing up in a fishing town with very similar stone houses and rugged scenery. Thanks for the tour of the six harbours brought back fond memories.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Michael! Glad to bring back some nice memories :)

[@johntaggart1176]

Well done you two, 15 miles in 6.5 hours, no mean feat and an absolutely beautiful day for your extended harbour town walk. It's a great pity that places to eat and so forth are closed, maybe that's something that should definitely change in Scotland, to make it more of a tourist destination in the winter/Spring seasons. So congratulations Steve & Alicija for yet another cracking video, All the Best.

[@steve-marsh]

Very true mate, where we do have wee tea shops, they are amazing, we just need some more!

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Beautiful scenery

[@clemfandango5886]

Another great video. I need to go back to Scotland. I've been to Edinburgh a few times and loved it, but I want to see more of the country. Glad I discovered your channel over the holidays and look forward to the videos when they come out on Saturdays. Cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! Edinburgh is spectacular, but it's always worth getting out of the city if you have the time :)

[@1954alister]

Fantastic video. So glad that you returned to this area. It truly is a beautiful coastline.

[@steve-marsh]

And worth even more exploration! Cheers Alister!

[@jamesburt6520]

Brilliant video guys. It's been many years since my wife and I have been up in that area. We live just outside Falkirk so not too far away. You've put me in the mood for a wee break for a few days, but in a few months time. Really enjoying your videos. Many thanks. Take care.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers James! Aye catch it on a sunny day and there are few better places - well worth the trip :)

[@GHExploration]

Beautiful villages along a very picturesque coastline, that can't of been easy, well done you two 👏

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate, aye we slept well that night!

[@tor3948]

thank you for a great trip. beautiful coast and great coastal towns👍

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you :)

[@Margi183]

Hi Steve! Thank you! Fantastic!!

[@Skinhead-201]

Great stuff. We found Sandend Caravan Park last year and had a few trips up there in our Motorhome. Lovely place.

[@robinjones6999]

Stunning coastline Steve, I think I would be happy living up there

[@steve-marsh]

In a strange way I'd love to be there during a winter storm!

[@leslieelizabeth219]

Loved this. My cousin use to have the Pub in Findochty. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺You must come Down Under one day and do the Nullarbor 🤗

[@davidknowles5519]

Well done you two excellent work and it’s a superb part of Scotland

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers David!

[@davidfalconer5111]

Looks a nice area to visit with great views and blue sky, Never been to this area of Scotland

[@steve-marsh]

Well worth a look if you get the chance on a day like this :)

[@davidclelland6065]

Thoroughly enjoyed this videos, as I do all your videos. Heading to this coastline in June, so having seen this, making us looking forward now, with 2 dogs in tow, they'll love all the beaches etc. Thanks again Steve. Keep up the good work

[@steve-marsh]

Oh you have 2 very lucky dogs! :)

[@sheilam4525]

How lucky we are to have such beautiful places here in Scotland. Each wee village you travelled through was so scenic. Your last shot of Buckie harbour was stunning, with the sunset in the background👏😍. Another enjoyable walking vlog!

[@steve-marsh]

It was a gorgeous evening eh? On the bus back to the start line it was pitch black - imagine we'd still been on the trail :O

[@robbojax2025]

Wondweful walk and great sunset. Well done both

[@robbojax2025]

Wonderful even🤣

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I like your new word :) Cheers mate!

[@alistairthow1384]

I done several of the harbours in Fife after watching your coast walk last year And so this must be on this year's list, superb trek Alijca and Steve. Keep those ideas coming.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Alistair! Right up there with the best of Fife!

[@adrianburn7178]

What a fantastic walk. No wind and beautiful views.

[@pixelfascination]

Beautiful walk, the scenery is gorgeous. And, fair play for making it to the end in the daylight, especially while also filming. I know, as a photographer how short the daylight hours are in February at our latitude.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh you're so right mate, and imagine trying to walk some of those paths in the dark! It could've been Ludza all over again :D

[@zweispurmopped]

What a most beautiful walk! 🤗 Perfect timing for a perfect sunset that was indeed. Those shots of the harbour at the end deserve to be printed in high quality as room deco. Total stunners! 🤩 …and calling a place Findlater castle where a castle could be found much earlier is just one of life's many little ironies, isn't it? 🤔

[@steve-marsh]

Haha good point :) Aye, the golden hour was magnificent that day!

[@bodie37]

Love your Scotland vlogs Been visiting Scotland for several years, the first time was on my honeymoon, 25 years ago. The Mrs and I are planning our 25th Anniversary 2-week tour of Scotland, and your vlogs are proving very helpful in findings some interesting places to visit

[@steve-marsh]

So glad they are of help and wishing you a fantastic trip, congrats on the anniversary!

[@estiefranks6468]

Simply stunning

[@FrankC321]

Great video, 15 miles, that is a long way. Great to see Scotland's Ambassador showing what the country has to offer. And yes, as soon as I saw Cullen - Skink Soup! Yep, remembered the Viaduct too. The beach's looked nice. Wonderful to see you folks out an about!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Frank! Was a fun day but boy did we sleep well that night!

[@sylviarutherford650]

Thanks again Steve . Enjoyed walking with you both xxx

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Sylvia! Some very familiar places, hope you're doing well!

[@kr1886]

Well done you two! I'm glad you enjoyed my favourite part of Scotland and had a beautiful day for it. The video finale was stunning!

[@Gamerooster51]

"Stairway to Nowhere" was a very good song.....I think.

[@jillmccabe6525]

I need to visit, it looks amazing

[@steve-marsh]

Well worth it if you get the chance Jill!

[@robinwade2547]

Thank you for bringing back memories of my childhood your presentation is down to earth I spent my early in Newcastle with trips north into Scotland and across to the Peak District. Now I live the other side of the world but I still my old home

[@pulchralutetia]

Great video. I've walked the Fife Coastal Path and those villages are out of this world. More please!

[@steve-marsh]

Good effort - it's some challenge that, our feet took a while to recover after the FCP!

[@BarnieCowan]

I so enjoy all your great videos. I just keep bouncing from one to the next since I found you a couple of weeks ago. You two are a wonderful pair who work so well together. This vid. Really hit home as I live on a beach on the West Coast of Canada ❤ Barnie 🇨🇦

[@jamescollins408]

Great video!

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it James!

[@jamescollins408]

@@steve-marsh I genuinely do. I feel as though I've done the walk with the two of you! 5Star.

[@kimberlysimmons787]

Fantastic video! Gorgeous coastline and villages. Thanks for taking us with you. Hope you enjoyed your take away. Well earned!

[@steve-marsh]

Oh Kimberly it was INHALED! :D

[@keithramsay3340]

Findlater castle it'll be nice when it's finished, be quite a good fixer-upper lol

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I'm up for it if there's a B&Q nearby

[@colinwhite4710]

love the still shot at 22:48

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Colin!

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Hi Steve... stunning coastline. I bet you guys slept well that night, at the end of such a long walk.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha you know it Heather! Just the drive home was hard enough :D