All Alone in John O' Groats

Join me for a short vlog from John O' Groats, right at the top end of Scotland. I'm all alone and It's a long way from Blackpool!
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[@odgie5228]

I stayed in one of the lodges for a week last year. To be able to stand on the pier and watch the sun rise is simply awesome. Its a place to go for peace, calm and a much needed reset. Great video.

[@bill-2018]

Jan de Groot opened a trading post. There's more there than last time I went. Hotel, a few new buildings, gift shop or two and a cafe and the passenger ferry. The first time even less, the octagonal hotel, a gift shop and the ferry. We were supposedly camping but the weather was wild, wet and windy so we stayed in the hotel.

[@Sanddancer1]

great video and good to see what that place looks like . lands end was such a let down with tat shops a dr who exhibition i hoped itd be quiet but all i could hear was a bloody dalek 🙁and they charge for the sign post photo !!!

[@Andrewjg_89]

I would love to go to John O’Groat in the far north of Scotland. Such a beautiful place to visit in Scotland.

[@Brummie-In-The-Highlands]

Thanks for that video Stephen. It does get busier in the Summer season, but nothing like how busy Lands end gets down south, and certainly not commercialised.

[@davidandrews190]

Wow talk about remote I've been many times Scotland does it for me I've followed all your travels Stephen Brilliant from David Cromer a bit to the south lol

[@stephenkelly1887]

Fantastic Stephen. It has changed a bit since I was last there about a zillion years ago

[@maxinemcgrath1756]

Enjoyed video tonite stephen. Beautiful scenery. Hope u had a good time. Hope ur well 👍☺️

[@zamiadams4343]

Another great video Stephen!

[@johnhill9381]

You were very lucky, with the weather, my wife and i were there in April 2023 and it was very cold windy and rainning. My hands were very cold holding the camera, plus i could'nt hold the camera still due to the strong winds. Nice to see your videdo and how much nicer the place looks when the weather is better. Also im not use to cold weather, ive lived in Thailand for the past 12 years.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Maybe I will visit Thailand some time.

[@barbarafowler6842]

Wonderful to see it wild and deserted, you really get the atmosphere

[@neilsteadman762]

The wife & i both went John O'Groats & Dunnet head last October, thanks for another great video Stephen 🙏

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jackbrenny9576]

Thank you for showing this video, I must admit I have always wanted to see John O'Groats and found this fascinating. Best wishes and safe journey.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Jack.

[@jackbrenny9576]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I always enjoy your videos Stephen they are very professionally produced and always have an interesting topic. Thank you and please continue showing them, best wishes.

[@jen6251]

It looks nice up in Scotland nice scenery something a bit different nice to have a live stream walking around Scotland and seeing what's there good video can't wait for the next new videos

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jen.

[@John-kx3ng]

Was here in 2019 and absolutely loved it!

[@kayjackson3888]

Another fantastic video. It looks so peaceful, thanks for sharing

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No probs Kay.

[@juliec70]

Oh my daughter lives on the Orkney islands Stephen beautiful place , great video ty 😊 x

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Oh wow. Amazing Julie x

[@juliec70]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool she's lived there for 20 years x

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@juliec70 Wowsers x

[@Mrs_Em]

Bet she loves it there, Julie. Gorgeous😊

[@juliec70]

@@Mrs_Em she loves it she wouldn't come back to halifax she's 5 kids 3 was born there x

[@Clara-ph7my]

Quiet yet beautiful. I would love to hear the sound of the fog horn. You always capture such superb views from far and yonder.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I bet it sounds spooky lol.

[@rmarsh401]

Hi Stephen. What a fantastic place John O'Groats is. Been there many times and once spent a week there and it does get busy in the summer with tourists with B & B's filling up in the main season. Plenty of wildlife. I love it. Thanks for the video and memories of some great times in John O'Groats.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Ray. I just had to visit whilst I was up that way, so I can cross it off my list.

[@patparry389]

A friend of mine lives in stowaway gets his shopping once a month has to go by boat.He loves it there hes been there for 30 years.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Stornoway, not stowaway, I hope! 🙏

[@odgie5228]

Why by boat? There is a huge tesco there and a bustling town.

[@centureye]

It looks very very quiet definitely a great place to view stars clearly

[@catherinegreen7879]

What a great video Stephen. The views are amazing.

[@steveshakespeare8492]

Nice one Steve ,abit different from Dickinson road Bpool.....certainly quieter😆👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Sure is Steve

[@bobarty]

I have been there in Summer it was a bit busier but would not say it was bustling we got the ferry across to Orkney joined a Coach tour which was good

[@brendasword8903]

That was absolutely fantastic thanks Stephen

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you liked it Brenda.

[@markabbott4786]

Brilliant Stephen

[@TinWhistleTV]

One of my big ambitions is to cycle around the world and one of my bucket list rides is the Land's End to John O'Groats bike ride. So great to see you get here and do a video buddy.

[@tonymaynard1386]

Great video i often wondered what it was like at John O' Groats

[@itsonlyme9938]

I was there in 1999 having cycled from lands end, 1200miles, it changed quite a lot as I remember it.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Wowsers. That must have been quite some trip!

[@itsonlyme9938]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Yes it was took me 21 days and carried my own luggage . started in August finished in September and cycled through wind, rain, and sunshine.

[@stephenkelly1887]

@@itsonlyme9938 21 days? I could do it in 2! If i took my bike on the train. lol

[@jacquelinemccann1493]

Thankyou Stephen for another great video, hope you had a great time 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jacqueline 🙏

[@SuperLisalis]

Brilliant.

[@TheBorzoilover]

Can't believe how quiet it was ....when I was up there years ago in May the weather was terrible hail and snow and then driving back in sunshine.....

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

You get all seasons in a day in Scotland at times!

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always I've never been to Scotland looks lovely though that fog horn is big have a great evening xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Wendy x

[@danielmorris9159]

Hope you had a nice time there Stephen you do get around.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Daniel 🙏

[@alanpaterson7990]

Thanks for the video was there many years ago.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

First visit for me. Not planned, but because I was so close I thought I’d nip up there.

[@YllaStar95970]

Great use of a pallet.👍

[@dazmc7744]

Interesting as usual mate 👍🏻 nice 1😂

[@garylivesey7571]

Great video Stephen apparently the best place to see the northern lights at the time was the Wester Ross area i was informed by my friends in the Gairloch area that they were spectacular !! Sorry to hear about the cloud cover but your trip was very interesting and informative as always, Thanks.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I did see them from Glencoe, but only just through the cloud on the Monday that week.

[@paulbingham8921]

well steven that answers that question i wondered where i left my car lol

[@fionacrockatt5614]

Thanks Stephen fir another god video hope you liked the place you are a very long way from home

[@lindenbutters9396]

I'm getting Lands End muddled up with John o Groats.

[@waynecheshire7878]

Great video love the thumbnail 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Wayne 😁

[@waynepaxford7263]

Super video Stephen it's like a ghost town keep up the hard work up Stephen I hope you and your family and friends are well and safe

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Wayne 🙏🙏🙏

[@moonagedaydream4489]

Fantastic video Stephen, loved your tongue in cheek McDonald's comment 🤣🤣 xxx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Moonage xx

[@sarahillingworth2718]

I would go there if I had the money, it looks very nice.. I'm in Blackpool in July instead lol... Great video 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

No Wetherspoons Sarah!!! 😱😱😱

[@sarahillingworth2718]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I think I'd survive lol, anyway I'm staying on Withnell road at back of Spoons when I'm in Blackpool lol 👍

[@duncanletts3015]

Sarah I would worry about you not being within a mile of a Wetherspoons 🤣🤣🤣

[@mickharrison9004]

Good to see good ole blackpool signed up here .

[@junelaw4162]

You do great videos kept me gripped from beginning to end till the next one 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you like them June.

[@louanne17]

It's hard to get mcdonald's big trucks up there to supply the food weekly and think of the rubbish iam glad it's just they wee shops and the Christmas shop is amazing too. ❤❤❤❤glad you had a nice time try a sausage roll from the wee cafe next time there lovely xxxxx

[@bennyboy8446]

Hi Steve did you film the dolphins at chanonry point Inverness every time we go there are lots of photographers on the beach

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I didn't see those.

[@bennyboy8446]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool have a look on you tube I would love to see your photographs and filming skills. It’s such an amazing place to see dolphins feeding on the salmon

[@Finglesham]

Bustling? Ha , Ha. The sort of place you go to once. I did. I got a ferry to the Orkneys at St Margaret's Bay. The Orkneys' are worth seeing. Who would actually return? Anyway nice to see. Keep up your wanderings. Th eseas are nasty but the Viking made it without GPS.

[@georgesmellie8717]

Thanks again for another great vlog Stephen i hope you are well there should be a card for you at Higgits

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ok thanks George 🙏🙏🙏

[@hazelmanship7516]

Hi George hope you are well, lovely seeing another part of scotland I haven't been to stay safe x

[@georgesmellie8717]

@@hazelmanship7516 I'm fine everything OK i hope you and your family are well John O Groats is a lovely place although I've not been for about 40 years it's 37 years today since me and Linda have been together a lifetime lol

[@hazelmanship7516]

@@georgesmellie8717 ahh congratulations well done, it's mine n Derek's 49th wedding anniversary 25 may,we've been together 52 years with the courting years, we were also at school together,grew up born and bred in our village, happy days. 🥂🍻💐xx

[@Anekiii]

Reminds me when BoJo said something like 'from John o Groats, to Lands End - we will not have another national lockdown!' - month later we were locked down for 5 months.

[@williammorris4065]

Been to John o grots and lands end long way north from the Midlands like you say not much at John o grots

[@muddy789]

watch you don't fall off the edge Stephen....lol. it's a fair drive friend..might take a run up Scotland this year.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks John.

[@KerryHooper-mt8nd]

John O Groats does not need such things as McDonald’s. Folk in the highlands use local produce & cook themselves. Go back from Easter onwards & the camper vans & all tourists will be there in their droves. Thankyou for your video. If however you are not keen on beautiful Caithness, then no need for you to return. Safe travels back to Blackpool.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I was joking about McDonald's. I didn't seriously expect them to have one, but thought it would be funny to mention it in a video. I had a great time in Scotland & wish I lived up there. I will certainly get back if I get chance.

[@traceyabbott6184]

I have been to lands end but not John o groats yet, is Inverness okay as I fancy going there ,x

[@EmmaKelly74159]

Great video as usual, it may have been quiet but you didn't have to avoid people, and we did have a good look round. (I thought it was a bit spooky) I enjoyed it thank you. 1😘💚

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Emma 🙏

[@Mrs_Em]

We don't want McDonalds in a beautiful wee place like that, Stephen! 😂. That was the time to go without all the screaming tourists😊👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

True Sheila!

[@juliec70]

I agree sheila looks a beautiful place 😊 x

[@Mrs_Em]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool 👍😁

[@Mrs_Em]

@@juliec70 it does Julie 😊 xx

[@carolbuck7744]

Hiya Stephen..well the Lancashire lad goes a travelling..:) what was that building in the background the white one..looks like a castle or something...enjoyed the video bet its nice in summer...

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I think that was the Octagon building. I forgot to mention about that.

[@paulsurelynotsmith8179]

Awesome Stephen love Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 macaroons must have another trip never made it to John o groats but would a journey there via Fort William etc did you know believe or not John o groats have a football team do check out the highland Scotland teams like Buckie Thistle Fort William would also love to visit Shetland on the bucket list Mr C again awesome viewing sir

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I never knew JoG had a football team!

[@paulsurelynotsmith8179]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool neither did I..Stephen defo a surelynot there Mr C 😀

[@Sanddancer1]

on the subject of place names did you notice when you were in llandudno that the next place east of that is called craig y don ! so thats what the blackpool hotel is named after 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes 👍

[@mcfluffchucker]

Did they hear you were coming 😂 , welcome to Scotland

[@Catbells21]

Nice comment, humour at its best.

[@davidnm21]

Amazing place Stephen. I was last there around 1988 so it’s been a few years since I was up Scotland that far. I vaguely remember a cafe, a visitor centre and one or two houses but that was about it. Very remote place indeed.

[@andymullaney1594]

Hi David hows you ,hope you all right , hows everything

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It’s certainly a bit out there David!

[@davidnm21]

@@andymullaney1594 all ok Andy apart from one or two doctors appointments to come, I’m ok though.

[@andymullaney1594]

@@davidnm21 hope all be ok David , docters

[@ScottMcculloch-ot7gw]

The further north you go from aberdeen even us Scots can't understand their accent. 😅

[@Mrs_Em]

True😂

[@hazelmanship7516]

Great footage Stephen looked lonely up there, good to read the history of the place, thanks see you next time 😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Hazel.

[@jasonroberts7636]

Stay safe Steven bet it's cold there buddy

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Surprisingly it was not that cold at all!

[@jayoneill1533]

My goodness Stephen, did all the citizenry skip town when they heard you were coming?

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Seems like it lol 😂

[@richarddinning6901]

I'm enjoying your visit to Scotland I'm near Glasgow myself something different from you cheers Stephen.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Richard.

[@anjkovo2138]

Land's end next buddy?

[@benjamindenton]

Even the digital displays are hand written

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yes lol. Technology not made it's way this far north!

[@LancashireLass37]

You are everywhere 😁🌄

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I am Elizabeth!

[@chriswilliamson590]

That fog horn reminds me of my ex 😂😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Lol

[@marksteven6116]

long walk back to Blackpool

[@andrewsmith8241]

my family is from the lsand of stroma

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Oh wow.

[@andrewsmith8241]

my family we still have the oldpost office and they was population 390 in the 1900s we still old past hause on Ower on the lsnd of strrma we can visit in the summer

[@slottypotty7529]

Hi mate been watching been watching for a while and I know your a blackpool lad but this this video made a change of not hearing in Blackpool every other sentence cos it was getting right on my nerves

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Don't worry, I'll be back to saying that again soon!

[@johnallan4826]

First minute 4-2 to John o’groats v blackpool

[@traceydonnelly2449]

Is there people ,you saw not one person on your wander,x

[@elizabethdonnelly6451]

Hi Stephen

[@andyc3088]

Oh no, no macdonalds lol

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Haha!

[@juliejackson8167]

You do get around lol

[@englishguineasjb]

It's not kicking off in John o Groats 😮

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Lol 😂

[@luken9263]

No McDonalds? Gee, you can take the boy out of Blackpool..... 😂

[@rum51]

you are a loverly guy !

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 🙏

[@Kenners.]

You'll have to go back again Stephen when its not so busy. The parking might be cheaper too!

[@helenpolson2453]

Hi Stephen form sorry l miss but l have to a new home

[@nbvhoho2738]

138k over 17m You are never alone People like the channel Leroy gave you the batton Do you play golf and gorf So from smut to moral scotland

[@stephenguppy7882]

Well I have never been to John O'Groats. Do they charge you to get in like they do in Lands End? My goodness, it looks bleak.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Someone mentioned Lands End now charge for a pic with the signpost.

[@johnallan4826]

Ignore the blackpool redevelopments

[@lindenbutters9396]

I am really losing the plot as I keep thinking you are in Gretna Green where runaways marry!

[@robmorton4560]

First time I have ever seen John O' Groats.Not what I imagined.It might be me, but very disappointed with it.... Thanks for sharing Stephen.Your videos & commentary are superb.Plenty of information given by you

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

It's a beautiful location tbf. Just a bit quiet at this time of year.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

Been there loads of times, but never had to pay to park, £3 the thief-ing b**********s! Ok, they have spent some money up there, but hay! Anyway, it can be busy, and who on earth wants McDonald's up there? Oh yes, the tourists! There are usually a lot of bikers up there, but at the time of year you visited, I am surprised there was any life other than the odd seagull.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I van camped all night but didn't pay anything.

[@lindenbutters9396]

It looks a God forsaken place to me very bleak and isolated.

[@Gail-30]

Ghost town

[@Catbells21]

Stephen you need to head on home back to The Pool. The town is full of maniacs making little films and doing strange dances. I think Cannes will be coming to The North West for the 2023 Festival at this rate.. Save the Shores Stephen.

[@andymullaney1594]

Great place to see you have been ,but a leave my opinion to myself,has any of our viewers been ?,leave your comments below people

[@hazelmanship7516]

Hi Andy, hope you're well, hood vlog from Stephen, not been there,but love Scotland, 😊

[@andymullaney1594]

@@hazelmanship7516 am ok hazel thanks

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Andy.

[@traydar5]

A place for loners

[@davidsworld5837]

my god Blackpool has changed, you seem to be very lost. that was a long walk to get there hehehe £3 for parking is a bit much. dumped car no plates you can still find the owner from the vin number. why not just push it off a cliff. may be in Blackpool look at the places that were on four in a bed. are they still owned by the same people. has it changed.

[@BibtheBoulder]

Been a few times and to be honest I always find it underwhelming, especially as it's a rather boring road if you have done it once. Personally I prefer the west coast of Scotland.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I enjoyed part of the NC500

[@mickd6942]

Don't go any further north lol

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I’d drown lol 😂

[@colinparry3419]

I used to love this channel when it was walkabouts in Blackpool… now it’s lost what made it so special so I think I’ll unfollow. All the best for the future and thanks for all the great videos you’ve done.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

You'll come back.

[@moonagedaydream4489]

​@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool Byeeee! Mind the door doesn't hit you on the way out!!

[@randlemcmurphy4983]

Just make sure you're not on benefits coz he'll mock you

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

You’ve got a real bee in your bonnet haven’t you. I won’t delete your comment though 👍

[@randlemcmurphy4983]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I liked you until you took the mick out of benefit claimers, you go ahead and block me, it will show you can't take criticism

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Has a complete sense of humour failure from my last video, yet still watches my video from John O’ Groats. Thanks for the stats 🙏

[@randlemcmurphy4983]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I didn't watch this video

[@randlemcmurphy4983]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool I only watch the Blackpool vids, im going there on Sunday