Aberdeen Coastal Trail PART TWO: All the way to Cove Bay!

[@keithrobertson393]

As you passed the aberdeen harbour expansion the grassy mounds with vents were the city landfill site. Vents are to prevent the build up of noxious gases from the mixed waste buried there.👍🏼

[@Colin32269]

N here I thought it was emergency storage bunkers filled with kegs of Irn Bru

[@TheDeandavison]

That's Ainsley Harriet. The famous TV chef 👨‍🍳 .Great video thanks

[@ametrinemoon]

Interesting, seeing him up in aberdeen

[@alancramer1980]

prick with a fork!

[@G4RY1159]

Yeh thought the same.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for solving that mystery!

[@ColinSlocombe]

Looked very filling that breakfast wrap plus you are really good at being a youtuber Steve

[@BarnieCowan]

I love your humour and great info about wherever you go. I live on the sea on west coast of B.C. Just love all your varied vlogs but particularly love the sea, mountains and lochs! As I live vicariously by all the travel vlogs and yours are DEFINITELY the best!

[@philquadra]

Thanks for another great video, please look after yourself.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Philip! Well on the mend now, but this one has been tough to shake off!

[@Darren_Harper]

You're absolutely right about those small light house structures. They're the leading lights for the harbour and help guide ships in the channel. One is green and one is red which corresponds to the port and starboard lights on ships. Also, the "air traffic control" style building is the Marine Operations Centre which houses the Vessel Traffic Services for the harbour.

[@iand5369]

Right by one of the leading light houses was Ferry Road which at the bottom of the street was the crossing to Footdee, I was raised there as a small child before moving to the more modern suburbs of Mastrick lol

[@christinehodge3608]

Enjoyed this video, and Views,

[@adamwhite648]

Thank you so much for these 2 videos highlighting my mother's hometown, Aberdeen! Wonderful! The beach is absolutely beautiful, as well as the coastline! I agree with your comments about people littering - nasty. Being a railfan, I'd definitely appreciate the views of the railway on parts of the trail. 8 out of 10 is very respectable. Finally, I'm so glad you found a bus!!

[@alistairmccausland1580]

Thanks, Steve for another great film in the can. You are fast becoming one of Scotland's great travel presenters/filmmakers & always enjoyable Steve...

[@jameschynowethcroft8523]

the whole of britan

[@steve-marsh]

Wow, thanks! I really appreciate it :)

[@IamCarlaC92]

I always go there is so peaceful and stunning

[@shirleyboy8859]

Truly Spectacular Steve..... But that is Scotty Land for you... Nature`s Beauty round every corner..... Glad you are feeling better... I look forward to Alicja`s video from Poland... Time for a Wee Dram for you :-))))

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! Aye a wee dram was well deserved after that! :)

[@vivellasmum]

Lovely, you're right it is a stunning coastline, just very diffeent from tne West coast. I followed Chris Walks the UK, then James walking for MIND on FB & saw all that, harsh & midgey too! Trying to inspire a friends son to do vlogging, sent him parts 1 & 2 as it starts with a footie stadium, that'll appeal to him! Thanks for another great vid.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh thanks for the tips of others to watch too!

[@albertattwood8746]

Steve those lighthouses, could be transit beacons for ships. One Is higher than the other so keeping both lights one on top of the other. Give you safe passage.

[@G4RY1159]

Great tae see ya back match fit fella, pretty sure the guy getting filmed at the start was chef Ainsley Harriott. The littering anywhere really grinds my gears, lost count seeing people eat on a train too then just get up and get off leaving behind cups and bags or wrappers etc, much be such a hassle for them to put in that nearby bin. Thanks again fella.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Gary!

[@russmeans]

Breakfast looks amazing. Lol..nice dig on those posh oyster boys.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Russ!

[@Keezo]

lived in cove all my life, experienced that hill up from the harbour too many times, its even worse cycling up it haha. the shop at the top of the hill is like an oasis in the desert always need to down a drink after. The real reason i clicked on this video was to watch you suffer the hill but i enjoyed the vid so it was a cherry on top haha

[@christinehodge3608]

What alovely walk, interesting video,

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Christine!

[@monkeymagic4555]

9m30s Ex rubbish dump vents are for methane gas etc escape

[@odetbeauvoisin]

Loving the skylark warbling at you above Torry 🥰

[@steve-marsh]

Haha yes! :)

[@blbl8326]

Great to see you back here! Hope you are fully recovered! That breakfast wrap looks good! Stay well and safe

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much - all that coastal fresh air sure helped!

[@lindakantes873]

My weekly walk torry to Cove --sorry laughing at you climbing the hill up from Cove Harbour ---I got caught out first time down as well .....

[@thomasspurlock2724]

Thanks for part 2! I also agree with the other comments on talking Alicja into another video from Poland 🤞

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Thomas! We have some clips to play with from Poland so we'll see what we can do :)

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

I think your mystery person on the promenade was Ainsley Harriott. Hope to see another Polish video. It's such a beautiful country with wonderful people. 🇺🇦

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Scott! Alicja was hoping to make a train vid in Poland, but her home town and station is packed full of poor refugees at the moment so it didn't feel right to film there. She did manage some footage though, so hope to get something up soon! Hope you're doing well and having some more adventures in this stunning weather!

[@billnict1]

Excellent video! Sorry you were sicke but glad to hear you are better. :)

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Bill! Well on the mend now :)

[@aiden3170]

Another great video! Glad your feeling better, I agree, compared to the west coast the east coast is so underapreciated but you can see why to be honest.

[@janicetaylor2025]

I just can't get over how beautiful that coast is. Really enjoying seeing all these wonderful seaside gems. Take care of yourself after that long trek! About to watch your next one!

[@steve-marsh]

Me too Janice, it's absolutely stunning and I must say much better in real life than in my videos :)

[@volvot5boy]

Great video 👍 so glad there was a bus for ya 😉

[@steve-marsh]

Aye me too mate! Cheers :)

[@ColinSlocombe]

There's a fog horn on flat Holm island which is Welsh island on the river seven/ Bristol channel but no longer operating

[@davidreeves-turner6572]

14:05 - it’s an Ordnance Survey “Trig Point” I think!

[@donsland1610]

Many thanks for Part 2. Keep up the good work.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@christinehodge3608]

Yes looking forward to a video from Poland she makes a natural video, Alicia!

[@paulneave2041]

I may be wrong but I think the grassy mound with the vents is a former municipal tip and the vents are there to release methane and other gases generated from the rotting decay underneath.

[@djcrass5758]

they sometimes have them that burn off the gasses, lots of little stacks all burning off gas

[@wolfeyez77]

We have that setup in the States as well; former landfills are contoured over, and there are venting pipes to prevent the buildup of gases. Less explosive than a fuel stockpile, but explosive nonetheless.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

Paul Neave: Correct. It was the local tip! We used to laugh, the first thing the Queen saw when she visited Aberdeen in Britannia was the local tip.

[@robfield2150]

Thought I wasn't hungry the now....and then you go and show us the breakfast bap 😮 thanks a lot, Steve!! 😅

[@steve-marsh]

Hah you wouldn't be hungry for a week after that wrap!

[@briandobson9272]

nice to see you back on your feet again steve, part 2 was well worth waiting for thanks brian d,

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Brian! Glad it was worth the wait :)

[@onlycompetitions5083]

You are a hero, dragging yourself from your sickbed, just for to keep us entertained! Two most enjoyable videos and great commentary.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! :) The sea air sure helped!

[@bernicebest]

What an enjoyable brisk walk down the Aberdeen Coastal path Part 2. Sorry to hear you have been unwell Steve, I’m struggling to recover from covid since 1st Jan. I could do with some of that Scottish fresh air myself! this is indeed a very wild and rugged Coast “An Unsung Coast” great description! why do some people insist on defiling a beautiful planet by leaving their rubbish!! thanks 🙏 again Steve for another fabulous dramatic video, I’m with you 8out10, I’m off to the kitchen now to make a pathetic bacon 🥓 roll, can’t compete with that gigantic breakfast in a bun it looked delicious 😋 take care and get well soon, we can’t do without our intrepid ‘Braveheart’ and your sidekick Alicja, 😊🤗👋

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Bernice! Hope you're well on the mend - aye that Scottish coastal air really does help :)

[@judym5822]

Brilliant, really enjoyed that. Thanks Steve. Hope you are feeling better xx

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Judy! Well on the mend now :)

[@hughrainbird43]

Another fascinating coastal walk, and trains too... It must have been amazing when the steam trains ran along this line! Get fully recovered, all the best.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye imagine it! Still a cracking journey on the train up from Edinburgh - the coastal views are stunning. I much prefer to take the train than drive!

[@robinjones6999]

Great to see you back steve. That wrap is 2 days food for me! Bloody marvellous/fantastic video.Thank you

[@steve-marsh]

I couldn't even finish half! (which the birds were happy about) :)

[@fingardiner4479]

Hi Steve, the vents are for gas off it was an old rubbish dump for years, you passed my house on the coast about 1.5 miles south of this, I’m gutted would of given you a hearty lunch.cheers Our house at 14,16

[@MrJckDoo]

Good to see you are better @SteveMarsh. Lovely walk. For such a nice looking day, there was a fair swell.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Rupert!

[@nedkelly2677]

Really glad you are back with a beautiful video .I really enjoyed the walk besides i sat comfortably all the way.😀

[@steve-marsh]

Haha nice! Thanks for coming along :)

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

Loved part two Steve and glad we are feeling better take care looking forward too the next video

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Robbie! :)

[@jackkuppens8582]

Thanks Steve for a great video please keep making them as for me never enough very much enjoy your presentation but miss Alicia hope she's back soon but even without her your videos are prime entertainment thanks again for showing off beautiful Scotland what A MAGICAL PLACE IT IS.

[@steve-marsh]

Alicja will be appearing a lot more frequently in the next year :)

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Thanks for sharing what must be a wild coast line in bad weather. Hope you fully recover in the near future.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Anthony!

[@fingardiner4479]

Hi Steve, the vents are for gas off it was an old rubbish dump for years, you passed my house on the coast about 1.5 miles south of this, I’m gutted would of given you a hearty lunch.cheers

[@FrankC321]

Hi guys, hi Steve. I'm a little late to the party. The sea air must have been great! The presentation was as if we were there walking with you. Coastal Trail just got put on my list of places for a day hike. And the breakfast wrap. All the food groups, yum yum. That ice cold Coke was worth the hike 'eh Steve. Cheers, Aloha!

[@steve-marsh]

You made it Frank :) Thanks mate!

[@kenmalone6733]

Loved the rugged coast and surf. Will try that on my next trip…Great commentary!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Ken!

[@garycharlesworth1414]

Hi Steve, Well done for making part two, even though you've not fully recovered. Again it was very interesting and factual as with all your video's. Many thanks and take care.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Gary! Really appreciate your words as it was tough to drag myself outside for this one :)

[@JordanJMcQueen]

Lived in Aberdeen all my life and this was some interesting views and stories of the city. Thanks, great video!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Jordan!

[@Jordo1981]

Aberdeen lad here thanks for the videos Steve.. 💯👌

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!

[@davidjewood]

Great video Steve. Really enjoyed it as always.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers David!

[@merryannmac8096]

I love part 2, too. You do sound raspy, but it's good to see you up and around. Rest well, you earned it. Merry Ann from Minnesota

[@billlynch1846]

Another super video Steve . Just to let you know the area you thought held storage tanks is just an old landfill site the pipes you see are venting methane from all the crap under the grass Keep up the interesting walks We really enjoy them Bill lynch

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! :)

[@zhuwenan572]

This video bring back so many Aberdeen memories for me, thank you so much Steve! I remember that I used to watch dolphins on Torry battery, and once I found a giant animal skeleton behind that big dry trunk on the beach....

[@steve-marsh]

Superb! So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@dcallan812]

What a whopper, that fog horn! Great walk. 2x👍 Hope youre back to 100% soon.

[@zweispurmopped]

That is some very nice patch of earth indeed! 🤗

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate! The sea air helped make me feel better :)

[@zweispurmopped]

@@steve-marsh No doubt it did! If only I hadn't to sell my car to be able to afford the contemporary fuel prices… Anyhoo, glad to hear! 🤗

[@Luvr-wv9hv]

Thanks for giving us part 2. What a beautiful and rugged coastline! Scotland is blessed with outstanding beauty! Glad that you are feeling better, Steve! Can't wait for Alicja's video from Poland! Cheers!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! The Poland video didn't quite go to plan due to all the stuff going on at the moment, but hope to put something together :)

[@TriciaBute]

Thanks for inspiring me to get up to Aberdeen and explore. I hope you feel better very soon x

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! Getting there, almost back to normal now :)

[@iand5369]

Right where one of those leading light light house was is where Ferry Road used to be. A row of houses on each side with the ferry crossing to Footdee at the bottom of the street. I was raised there as a small child

[@bmaspen95]

Hi Steve, great you are getting better and back on the road. You really are such a great story teller and your passion for Scotland is amazing thanks as always great video as always.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Brian! Super-appreciated!

[@johnallan4826]

Another great video,esplanade as in lemonade

[@emmalungulesei9418]

Absolutely amazing video! I live in Aberdeen, but I love seeing parts of it that I haven't managed to discover so far. Thank you! 😊

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Emma! Thank you :)

[@valentinsava6787]

Awesome place Steve, thank you for this video....

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Valentin! The sea air was wonderful :)

[@6yjjk]

Yes, I absolutely want to have a go in that lifeboat. I'd pay good money to experience that drop.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha you crazy! :)

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Thank you for the wonderfull journey I do love a rugged coastline and that certainly was, so good to see you on the mend and I hope you will be back to full strength soon, take care,cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for the well wishes Simon! Appreciated mate!

[@BrianMcCann421]

Love it Steve, great video, thanks again for great content

[@GusMac6129]

Haha Steve, where did you hear about fuel tanks under the mound at Tullos Hill? At the top it is Tullos woods, or the farting woods. Although there is not many trees up there. The mound was a rubbish tip for Aberdeen & beyond. What happens to built up rubbish over decades, it starts farting, all those horrible gases polluting the air, something needed done, and what you see today with the vents is the result.

[@RedHillian]

Thanks for the lovely walk along the coast - hope the fresh air did you some good, and you're feeling better soon.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye absolutely Tom, and I slept well after this one!

[@77smp]

Well having visited Aberdeen many times I think I should add......probably Ainsley Harriott?! 🤔 That's it nothing else...😏🙂 Lovely video and am sure a walk in the fresh coastal air did you good...🤧🤗

[@steve-marsh]

The sea air really did the trick! And thanks for solving the mystery! :)

[@douglasbates389]

Great series on the Aberdeen Coastal walk. Ten out of Ten Steve great work as usual. I hope you get better soon. Stay Safe.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Douglas! :)

[@davidknowles5519]

Great stuff as always Steve hope you’re recovering ok

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers David!

[@olivers.6420]

Absolutely beautiful and stunning Steve!! Great that you are back on your feet take it slow. I love the east coast, stayed in Carnoustie for a week and drove up and down the coast.

[@steve-marsh]

Cool! I went to primary school in Carnoustie!

[@dennismathieson1140]

Well done Steve that was a fair old walk you did there . Took a chance heading into Torry on your own. Girdleness , Walker Park and the Bay of Nigg was a favourite picnic in my younger days but nothing stays the same . Hope you enjoyed the second half of your wrap..

[@steve-marsh]

Haha the birds enjoyed the second half for me mate!

[@iui3556]

I’m definitely visiting that sandwich van the next time I’m in Aberdeen

[@steve-marsh]

Oh you MUST! :)

[@jeanward7640]

Sorry I didn’t know that you have been sick . You still look a little peeky . Hoping Alicja is still safe in Poland . Well the weather wasn’t as windy on this trip. Some beautiful coves and rough sea shots . Looking forward to your next video, as always 🌹❤️🇨🇦Jean

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Jean! I'm happy Alicja is home safe now :)

[@MrJoffster]

Cracking video as usual the coastline around Aberdeen looks stunning glad you are on the mend kean asks would you live in the lighthouse and would you eat fish finger sandwiches as that's what lighthouse keepers ate bless him me and my dad are coming to stay in Edinburgh for a couple of days next week to spread my mums ashes at Queensferry her favourite place thanks again for entertaining my boy and me stay safe out there from joff and kean

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks guys! Kean - it's ALWAYS been my dream since I was a child to live in a lighthouse (with a round bed!) :)

[@stevenbrown62]

Great video Steve. I lived in Aberdeen for 10years and you manage to show me new things. I'm a bit surprised a walker of your stature and knowledge would mistake a Trig Point for a gun turret though! All the best!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha shows my true knowledge eh?

[@gracesmith6199]

That was good Steve. Sorry to hear you haven't been good. Look after yourself, thanks again from me in Irvine 🤗🤗

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Grace! Well on the mend now with all that sea air :)

[@alicja4139]

Scotland looks cold in this video! Hope You’re feeling better now😌Good work!

[@emmarainbow9557]

I was around Nigg Bay myself in the past week - sat on that big washed up tree for lunch! The weather is getting far better, and it was definitely coats off for me 😊

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along Brian!

[@GOBBYBOY333]

A great conclusion to the first part, I really enjoyed this one. I await the next with keen anticipation. I trust you will be back firing on all cylinder soon.

[@steve-marsh]

Getting there David! Cheers :)

[@wdh47211]

Hope you're feelin' better now. Thanks for posting part two

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for coming along :)

[@bobbarnett4926]

Great video. In the background, twice, there were surfers. I'd really like to see more as I live in Surf City (Huntington Beach, California.) This was one of the best yet!

[@steve-marsh]

Oh Bob - you live in one of my favourite places ANYWHERE!

[@OffRampAdventures]

Would love to make that walk along the coast by the lighthouse! Glad you're feeling better!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate! Getting there :)

[@johnlennon3203]

Great video Steve, look forward to seeing if Alicia makes one of her trip to Poland. Get back and get yourself a hot toddy to complete your recovery.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers John - she tried, but it was tricky as she wanted to do a train video, but the stations are emergency buildings just now for all the poor refugees

[@reesestevenson5492]

Well hey, for not feeling 100% you did al phenomenal job on the push around the coast! Glad to see you’re slowly recovering. Not sure the cold helped haha so keep up those meds!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Reese! I need to get into the REAL meds in that box ;)

[@doriskovalcik442]

Considering the weather you’re out in sometimes to make your videos it’s not surprising that you were not feeling well. Hope you are back to 100% soon. And again, thanks for taking us along on your trips.

[@steve-marsh]

Very true Doris - and Alicja always gives me a hard time for wearing the wrong clothes :)

[@D_B_Cooper]

That was big Ainsley Harriot!!!!!!!!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for solving the mystery! :)

[@ianmckenzie5303]

Another brilliant video, thanks for going out there even though you weren't feeling 100% ATB

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Ian! All that sea air helped :)

[@DerrickNedzelMtnBike]

Unsung coast indeed - so beautiful! How about getting a bike? You could cover more ground. I love seeing the train tracks and trains. Another great video!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Derrick! I've got one at my Dad's place but nowhere to store one at home (without threat of it getting stolen). Will be getting one soon though when we move to Montrose!

[@arronblack67]

A new video 😃 been looking forward to it mate! Seems the weather has held up and is dry. You know yourself up there not the best at times. It looked as if you where up near to where Altens is. Having worked offshore for years the east coast scenery, specially on the way up on the train is top notch 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Arron!

[@anthonydyer3939]

I was at the Tory battery looking for the dolphins at the harbour entrance. We saw a seagull making a determined effort to empty the bins in search of food. It succeeded in finding a burger and then promptly downed it in one. The litter therefore isn’t necessarily inconsiderate people, but actually seagulls.

[@wallydug2256]

Great part two of your walk considering you were under the weather, the breakfast wrap must have kept you going.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, that and the fresh air - took a while to walk off that wrap :)

[@wallydug2256]

@@steve-marsh looked a biggy.😁

[@legionnairegonk4425]

Always love the mix of natural and man made industrial landscapes, so this would be great for me... Like that nuclear power station in middle of nowhere on the way up to Edinburgh on ECML train. Take it with a pinch of salt (excuse pun), but 'celebrity' looked very much like chef Ainsley Harriot... You didn't miss much Steve - not worth a selfie imho😁.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers mate! :)

[@Joe90V]

8 out of 10? You forgot to add for the breakfast roll, that's an extra 2 surely? 😄 Fantastic! Really enjoyed this series of walks, in Aberdeen, Glasgow and in Edinburgh. East coast has always been my favourite so shush, don't tell everyone. 😁

[@steve-marsh]

Haha your secret is safe with me :)

[@18robsmith]

So glad you found bus back, I'd have hated to hear of you wandering around Cove for days on end...

[@steve-marsh]

Haha that's what I was imagining! :)

[@jameschynowethcroft8523]

quality video pure content after a long day of college

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@louisajones3535]

Trust me to find part 2 first….but a good excuse to rewatch later eh😅

[@Pittodrie1977]

You’re right with the light houses Stevie, they’re called leading lights , ships line them up on their approach into harbours .

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Robert!

[@ozgirl45]

Great part 2! I was looking forward to it. That was a long walk but worth it except, as you said for the industrial part. It’s a pity that isn’t moved inland. And those cliffs - I had to laugh as it wouldn’t be a Steve video if there wasn’t at least one treacherous walking experience. I was taken aback by what you said about the new harbour project for “cruise ships and renewable energy projects” which sounds to me like a real oxymoron. When cruise ships arrive the impact on the local environment is usually not positive. I hope Alicja is safe in Poland as this is a difficult time to be in that part of Europe.

[@steve-marsh]

A very good point Heather! Alicja is home safe - she was shocked at what home was like just now - a scary place and so many poor refugees

[@johnackerley6553]

Good effort Steve 😊

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks John!