All's well that ends well: Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh and back with Scotrail. Sort of...

[@CriticalityIncident]

I really like that you show what regular people can expect when travelling, and not just when everything goes to plan. There are a lot of travel vloggers out there that only show super polished perfection where everything is just amazing all the time, but I enjoy your realistic videos a lot more. So don't worry about things not always going to plan. Your videos are always enjoayable.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks so much for that! I was very tempted to stop filming, but have learned through experience to keep the camera rolling! Really appreciate your comment :)

[@johnmurray3316]

Great video can u believe I was born on Skye edge road In sheffield

[@BoB4jjjjs]

@@steve-marsh Criticality Accident is right, always show the bad with the good, the scenery more than makes up for it anyway. 😎👍

[@no_soy_rubio]

Totally agree, it seems the trend for those videos is dulling now, thankfully

[@viviennewest1867]

Yes as we say in Australia “of the beaten track”. There are more enjoyable than per arrangement holidays.

[@SteveSmithRailways]

You simply cannot beat the Scottish Highland scenery......simply stunning.

[@steve-marsh]

I find it hard to disagree Steve!

[@mstrdiver]

Concur - Add to that the Bluebird skies and a crisp, cool morning. Excellent photography lighting for stills and video.

[@lee9655]

It's beautiful, I went in feb 4 years ago, when the snow was everywhere, it was the best scenery I've seen up to now.

[@enriqueolivares6638]

Music kills documentaries

[@gersfc55mmc74]

​@@steve-marsh.....steve what was that song called in the homeward part of this video?. absolutely amazing.....gotta do some of your travels.... missing out on so much and its right here

[@RobThomson-n7m]

I'm an elderly Vancouver area Canadian of Scots descent. I've watched a lot of vlogs about Scotland and the rest of the UK but yours make it all so real. You go the slow way by rail, bus and foot giving us a ground level experience that most do not. So as I will never be able to visit the land of my grand parents your stories and travels bring it all home to me.

[@steve-marsh]

I really appreciate your comment, and wishing you all the best for Christmas :)

[@BarnieCowan]

I’m like you from Tswassawsen , B.C. I can’t figure out how to change email from user to my name and only found fabulous Steve a couple of months ago. I am also Scot. From Pictou N.S. Barnie

[@peterjhillier7659]

Scotland is certainly the greatest Jewel in the British Isles, thanks for sharing Steve.

[@julieschumacher2402]

Just discovered your channel and am loving living vicariously through your videos. I’m an expat living in SE Asia so it’s an entirely different part of our world I’m visiting through your videos. Thanks for taking us along on all these great trips!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Julie! Really appreciate it and welcome aboard!

[@SkyeSeafoodandeatit]

I stay in kyleakin and I use this train to get to Inverness I came back from Inverness to Kyle, and saw a seal, otter rabbits, deer, buzzard's, amazing the amount of people who missed whilst on their phones or tablets, I'm always I awe of the scenery, you just passed where I stay and work

[@simonwhitlock9189]

I swear that Scotland has some of the most stunning scenery that I have ever seen and i have seen a lot of this world, thank you so much for this video it was outstanding, Take care and stay safe, cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Simon! Aye, often the beauty is closer to home than you appreciate, eh?!

[@billyaitken7461]

Some lovely views there right enough😎👍‼️

[@jonathanmoss5328]

Beautiful scenery. Very unpredictable weather for overseas visitors to plan trips though🥴🥴🥴

[@kinross24]

We are up from Kinross and staying in a wee cottage in Lochcarron and heading around to Plockton, Kishorn (as my late father worked there mid 1870’s on the massive Ninian Concrete oil rig) so wanted to see where he worked and lived. Then over the Bealach Na Ba pass to Applecross. Next day we will be heading to Skye and a wee stop at Eilean Donan Castle on way back to the cottage. On way here we stopped to charge our ev at Achnasheen train station and bought food at The Midge Bite cafe that’s next to the station on the roadside. We can see the trains on the other side of the loch at night because of the interior lights. Please keep up the great clogs Steve. Helping us choose where to venture around bonnie Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@johncranwell3783]

@@jonathanmoss5328 May or September are really good months visit. If you allow a good block of time when visiting you'll always get some good weather. I often head up to Scotland for a minimum of 4 weeks. Enjoy when you do come

[@robbojax2025]

The journey back to Inverness was worth the wait. Beautiful

[@steve-marsh]

I was so relieved when they said the trains were up and running again :)

[@janettesinclair6279]

It is actually more scenic going the other way as the mountains and waterside views come into sight as you travel towards the coast.

[@FloatingCroc]

Cracking vid Steve and what scenery and right on our doorstep too……note to Henry’s Bothy; your breakfast looks the absolute bizzo BUT, that fantastically cooked egg should never be neighbours with beans no no no no no 😉👍

[@steve-marsh]

Haha the sausage should be a breakwater between the beans and everything else :D They really need to work on their layout :D

[@HarryBrown-n5g]

​@@steve-marshyou've got a cast iron stomach m8 lol

[@RogEdwardsTV]

Top tip: Decide where you want to sit on the outside of the train. Then clean a nice big square bit of window. Then get on the train and sit at the seat right by your clean bit! Perfect! 😂😂

[@steve-marsh]

Great tip Roger! :)

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

A bouncy “bus replacement” is never welcomed, even in a stunning location. You have resilience Steve. Well done. Thank heavens you had a train to return on, and we got to see the real scenery. 👏👏👍😀

[@167curly]

In 1991 I took a ferry from Mallaig up to Kyle of Lochalshe, and it was before the Skye bridge was built and there was a free ferry between Kyle & Skye which l took and walked on Skye for several miles. Next morning I caught a train from Kyle to Inverness where I rented a car to drive south for a while, ending up Edinburgh. I remember seeing the shaggy red/brown Highland cattle, and toured the Glenfiddich whisky distillery. Back at Kyle I recall there was a lady who owned a castle many centuries before on the banks of the passage between Skye and the mainland, and she had a chain across the passage to charge a toll for vessels to use the channel. Quite an entreprenureal woman!

[@CookieStringfellow]

I can't get over all the water, all the beautiful mountains andthe countryside as you go past it. Thank you so much for posting all of this. I'm really enjoying it very much and I'm really enjoying all your videos.

[@magnuswidqvist4457]

Many years ago I was interrailing and me and my mate wound up in Kyle of Lochalsh / Kyleiakin. We took the wee ferry across the sound several times, and had the fantastic cake "death by chocolate" in the café in Kyleiakin. Fond memories indeed!

[@johnanthony4194]

I just found this one. A real joy and nostalgic treat. I last used the train in 1989, with bus replacement to Dingwall on way out. However, the ferry was still running so getting to Kyleakin was easy as was finding accomodation. The lack of convenient buses over the bridge hardly encouraging. Whatever the 'benefits' of the bridges, travelling Scotland used to be a real adventure, the Stromeferry, Kylestrome ferry were extra adventures into the 1960s. That the Kyle railway survives is a miracle, You had a train to yourself, which proves the point.

[@andrewaboulton]

I think that lockdown opened up another path for your channel and for me it's one of the actual positives of that whole thing. Best videos about Scotland on here 😉

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks so much Andrew - aye, looking back at my stats, it wasn't all bad in lockdown! Cheers mate

[@G4RY1159]

Yeh agree with you, Steve's uploads are like therapy

[@matthewwolfe4509]

I feel for your coach driver. I drive one in the states. Some of the places and roads I am asked and expected to try and stick that 45 foot long coach is just silly. Great filming and trip report as always, even with some hiccups! Stunning country.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Matthew! Absolutely agree, horrible roads to drive, and despite it not being comfortable for the passengers, nothing but respect for the driver :)

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

The helicopter is used by the torpedo testing site, just at the eastern end of Kyle. The road from Achnasheen to Kyle is a fun drive in a car, but not really designed for a big coach.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for the info Gordon!

[@alexmalcolm5577]

Not many people would know that. I have taken that chopper and I know much about the testing range and torpedo recovery

[@bostonrailfan2427]

spotter for the recovery or observing the testing itself?

[@SkyeSeafoodandeatit]

It flies past my flat 3 or 4 time's a day

[@grantw7]

I live in Canada, but drove that road at the end of Aug. That road and many others on our month long circle route of Scotland had me buying a wee action camera for the dashboard when we come again next Aug. Your scenery is so different from Canada's.

[@colinsmith1288]

I love the way the sunlight plays upon the landscape giving a view of lovely warm colours and hues of red,yellow and orange. The Seaview are reassuring and calm and the small boats add a quintiisensual charm that the water belies it's powerful dominance around the island.

[@steve-marsh]

Well said Colin!

[@richardlewis7511]

You're right about Plockton, Steve, a stunningly beautiful village and the setting for Hamish Macbeth. The entire area is spectacular. The journey up there by boat is so relaxing...weather permitting. Hope you get back to visit Plockton soon.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Richard, I am quite happy I didn't get there as I really want to go back with Alicja, she would love it there, especially as she is currently reading a lot of Hamish Macbeth books :)

[@michaeldinsmore5539]

We did the Inverness to Plockton trip this past summer, as a day return. Fantastic scenery, and we had a great time on Calum's Seal Cruises out of Plockton. Lovely village - we had stayed there in 2018, but wanted a day's break from driving this time.

[@andreamallon3062]

We are so lucky, we have a stunningly beautiful country, Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lovefood87]

I love to watch these videos, Scotland is so beautiful. I moved from Scotland and the UK 20 years ago for South Korea. Never ever have I had a train cancellation and the latest delay I encountered ever was 6 minutes. Before I had 6 years in Japan and commuting everyday by train, the train was only ever late once about 25 minutes due to accident at a rail crossing. I do miss the UK for the beautiful scenary but not for the stres from work, crazy prices in housing and terrible public transport. Thank you so much for the vids, I can enjoy the beautiful scenary without the hassel of Sotland andEnglands dreadful public transport system. Thank you Steve.

[@rugglez]

That scenery! It must be a photographer's dream come true up in Scotland.

[@martincannon1078]

I so much enjoy the time spent with you every Saturday morning! I would love to come to Scotland and find my roots on my father's side. I have lived in France for 50 years with my French wife. Thank you for your wonderful positivity. It's catching! Bravo.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey Martin really appreciate it! Scotland is waiting for you, not sure if the trains will run though :D And good luck with tracing your roots, would be a fascinating experience!

[@thomaswislocki2804]

It's not just Scotland with rail problems.....it's far worse south of the border Steve, and the view from the bus was far more beautiful than most coach journeys.

[@steve-marsh]

Fair point mate, the scenery was pretty stunning! I just wish I could hold the camera a bit better :D

[@tenorclef4090]

I’m looking forward to finding out what’s so special about Plockton!

[@heeeeeresrossy]

When I worked for my dad in his new Backpackers Lodge in Oban, myself & the manager took a trip to Skye to visit the hostels they had there. That was in 1994, a year before the bridge officially opened, but we of course could see it being constructed while crossing over on the ferry. Oh, how that makes me feel old...I was only 17 at the time. Lovely place Skye 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Haha still younger than me :) Aye, special island!

[@timdunn2387]

Mate, please don't feel that you need to apologise when things go tits up. I am in Adelaide, South Australia and regularly roam through Scotland with you (all the time wearing my speedos; no Barbour jackets required here). Thanks again for your ongoing efforts.

[@lorrainemcphee6060]

Love the music for the train

[@russellb1212]

Beautiful scenery, lovely guest house and a journey on a class 158, thank you Steve

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Russell! It all worked out in the end, but even in that great guest house I was sweating thinking about whether the train would turn up the next day :D

[@ianraffel7505]

Always a positive spin, despite the national embarrassment that is Scotrail. Good job on the scenery which always delivers.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Ian! I was sweating overnight wondering if the train would show up for the return!

[@MaxPulse1]

Did the Kyle line in 1979, getting a Class 25 from Inverness and my wife and I on a Britrail pass, 1st class. Had a great run, in a Mk1 coach with compartments. Travelled with a lovely, very old lady and her grandson, who when the conductor came to check tickets, handed him some paper. He looked at it and gave the old gal a wink! They got off at Plockton and we were pretty sure it was the nod, nod,wink, wink travel pass! Still she was in her 90's and deserved a bit of comfort. Stayed at a small hotel in Lochalsh and the next day on the ferry to Skye. Can't believe they built a bridge. Would take out the romance of the crossing. Beautifully done again, well done!

[@steve-marsh]

That's just awesome! :)

[@graemewilliams3212]

I loved that! I went to Kyleakin just to take a few pics and I was just stunned by how beautiful it was, and your video reminded me that I need to go back very soon. :)

[@steve-marsh]

Never too early for the next visit eh Graeme? :)

[@graemewilliams3212]

@@steve-marsh Already making plans for 2023! 😁

[@renatoilsonhunninghausencl5879]

No matter the way to get to the place, by train or bumpy bus...on foot... Congrats you show all kinds of perspective...Landscape included. Keep the good job, indeed your videos are worth watching!!

[@petergoddard1960]

That coach journey looked like no fun at all, but like anything, there's always a pay off. Thankfully, you're dogged determination to make the trip no matter what paid off with another wonderful episode. Those views on the return journey say it all.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Peter! I had to accept that just getting to Kyle was a victory! :)

[@jornspirit]

...I've done the Inverness-Kyle day return with visiting friends twice - its such a delight, and I was wondering to maybe do it next week by myself, as I have a week of holidays... so watching this was a good 'alert' to that things might not go according to plan, and - thanks very much - I do not fancy a bus ride instead on that route! PS. I love Plockton - its an absolute jewel to stop by!! PS. with all the challenging circumstances you did an excellent job of filming, and the song played on the return trip (something about being alone on the train...) was of course so fitting! Thanks for this treat, Steve! 😎

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Jörn! Aye, be ready for anything with travel at the moment in Scotland! Really appreciate your comments, and I've used this song before elsewhere, but yeah, I just had to use it again with those lyrics!

[@grunt22]

I went on the ferry when I drove down the west coast. I stopped in the Kyle of Lochalsh to fuel up and while sat in the car I realised that the Isle of Skye was across the water. I hopped on the ferry with the car and had a lovely drive around the Isle. I can't believe there's a bridge there now as it was just a vague dream then.

[@lindashoemaker8940]

GM Steve started off grumpy with a super ending,Isle of Skye beautiful especially windy walk over bridge, loved your proper breakfast and rail ride stunning you were right about that thx and see you soon Cheers😘

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Linda :) Aye, it all worked out in the end, I was tempted to stop filming early in this one, but glad I kept the camera rolling! Have a great weekend!

[@henkdeblouw4169]

Thank you Steve for a marvellous video. It brings back memories of my trip in 2005. We drove the same road, magnificent views. Thank you for the tip about the guesthouse. I will surely keep it in mind, when I go for a fototrip I have planned with my brother-in-law in may 2024. Very useful information: 'It's only ten minutes walk from the pub' 🤣

[@steve-marsh]

Haha distance from a pub is always top information! And not always for the beer, just chatting with the locals and enjoying some pub grub too :) Enjoy the trip planning! :)

[@AMG63]

Ahh the memories that little walk over the bridge and around Kyleakin brought back was great, you actually walked past a house I rebuilt 13 years ago its just up from saucy marys bar. I drove up a few times but also got the train from Newcastle - Edinburgh - Inverness - Kyle of lochalsh and I will never forget them journeys (winter was most special). As always Steve thanks for sharing mate 👍

[@steve-marsh]

That's superb mate! Thanks for sharing :)

[@hjones451]

Always delightful to re-live that rail journey, Steve - the only reward for having my car written off on Skye Bridge

[@steve-marsh]

Oh no!!! :O glad to see you did better than your car!

[@hjones451]

@@steve-marsh Hope they have repaired the railings hit by the pickup truck - after it crushed our car

[@awatt1404]

Lovely scenery Steve, thank you. Last time I was in Kyle was 45 years ago (for the Queen's Silver Jubilee). There was no bridge to Skye and the fishing trawlers were made of wood...but it was beautiful and peaceful.

[@steve-marsh]

Ahh to me it sounds better back then :)

[@lindao1327]

I travelled up from Glasgow to Dundee ( cheap travel with my senior card!) on Wednesday. Weather was same, foggy. The bus was new and very comfortable which made it a great journey up. Always enjoy your videos Steve. Love the Montrose hat!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Linda! :)

[@Chris_Carini]

Beautiful part of the UK. I was lucky enough to spend some time there this year as part of my Bongo trip. Parking up on Kyleakin pier was amazing. As I passed Strathcarron I made a mental note to return and ride those rails. 😀

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I was making the mental mote of that park up :D

[@fjohn1268]

Excellent video - perfect facial expressions and comments for the issues you dealt with on the journey. My wife and I spent a week in Plockton, Kyle of Lochalsh and Skye about 9 years ago. It’s our favorite place in the world… wish it’d be easy to buy a home there. Can’t wait to get back for a train ride and NC500 drive. Thank you, Steve for helping to bring back wonderful memories!👍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much, and glad to cover an area you are very familiar with :)

[@DaveyPalmer1]

Awesome Steve. I love your warts and all attitude to your videos as it makes for a much more wholesome experience for the viewer. You still gave us a grand look at a beautiful part of the world. BTW, we've stayed a Plockton before and even though it was a dreich overnighter, it was simply stunning and the iffy weather made it all the more atmospheric. We're heading to Edinburgh tomorrow for a couple nights for our annual Christmas Market trip so looking forward to that 😊

[@steve-marsh]

Really appreciate it mate! Have a fantastic time in Edinburgh!

[@frederickplume2014]

Wonderful video Steve. One of your best in my opinion.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

You managed to make a good video from an unprepossessing start. Thank you

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Janet, I now know to keep the camera rolling when things go wrong :D

[@RichardFelstead1949]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing.Greetings from Australia.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Richard! Always an experience to remember in my trips :D All the best to you!

[@rangolizard2006]

the Scottish countryside is so beautiful

[@johncranwell3783]

Hello Steve what an absolute delight it was to watch this film this morning. I first come across you both on your film over to the Isle of May and have been captivated by your work since. I'm in Scotland a lot travelling up from North Wales a few times a year for long periods, I swear I have a little bit of tartan tattooed on the inside of my cells somewhere. Spent a lot of time around Plockton the Kyle and Skye but not so much these last few years.. apart from East Lothian next week I will be back up to the Kyle and Plockton in May 2023... even though I know it well your film was taking my breath away with renewed excitement... thank you Steve hopefully bumping to you one day. Blessings John 🙏

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for the support John! Really appreciate it and would be lovely to meet on our travels one day :)

[@bernicebest]

Wonderful memories again Steve, I remember like you say the train lines hug the coast line, and you get stunning panoramic views! where as coaches miss many spectacular views, and you can’t get up and have a wonder without risking life & limb, an incident comes to mind, my friend and I was sitting centre seats back row, the coach braked so hard, and a gentleman heading back to his seat fell strait into my lap covering me with his orange drink, and planting a kiss on my face, (not intentional) I was struck dumb momentarily, he was so embarrassed 🙈 but we ended up laughing 😂 our heads off! that is has near to a holiday romance I have ever encountered, thanks 🙏 Steve for all the memories you keep unearthing without even knowing! Love the video, looking forward to my next embarrassing moment, curtesy of Steve Marsh ‘extraordinaire’ 🤗

[@steve-marsh]

Haha laughing at this comment Bernice! Just imagining it :D

[@bernicebest]

@@steve-marsh well Steve some people get all the luck 🍀 like the day my husband & I in our twenties went to Liverpool and a feller in the bar we went in insisted on paying for several rounds for us, insisting my husband was Jerry from the pace makers! 😅 after a couple of hours we had to come out the pub, as he kept singing Ferry across the Mersey, and asking for our autographs!🤣😂🤣clearly a case of mistaken identity! 😊

[@royale4318]

We did this trip (the proper way) in late August and yes, I can confirm the scenery from the train is breathtaking. When you were hungry in Kyle, you missed a trick - there's an excellent seafood 'hut' down at the harbour that I'm sure would have suited you.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh there's a good shout! I wish I'd wandered a bit farther! :O

[@krrlimo]

Escocia, ¡qué hermoso país!

[@jamessmith6402]

Thanks Steve once again that was a fabulous video the scenery on the Kyle of Lochalsh line is breathtaking 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers James! I wish I could have shown it better, absolutely breathtaking!

[@jamessmith6402]

Steve I could watch that video a 100 times 👍

[@Cal1gula666]

Looking at this scenery affects me. I feel all tingly inside and all my worries dissolve and I feel flooded with peace. It's thrilling and beautiful. Thanks, Steve.

[@glynismacri1732]

We watch your videos all the time because you produce really informative videos. Keep going even if you have to go over places, we’ll watch it.

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you SO much! :)

[@1954alister]

What a beautiful part of the country especially with such great weather

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, it all worked out the end Alister! Thankfully! :O

[@scottie2636]

As usual Steve, awesome video, great scenery. I will never cease to be amazed at how many miles you walk. Dave from U.S. near Boston.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers David, aye that walk ended up being a bit further than I expected - poor planning as always on my part, but adds something to the video :D

[@rabh6746]

Fantastic video Steve, we live in such a beautiful country👌Shame about the awful bus journey but as you say, those spectacular views around Skye are worth it👍The guest house looked amazing, brilliant work as always Steve👌

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Rab! Turned into a fun wee adventure at the end of the day!

[@FloatingCroc]

I agree. That guest house was cracking especially at 60 notes a night. Fantastic attention to detail 👍

[@kevinbullas2328]

Great Vlog Steve…don’t give yourself a hard time about the train availability…the situation reflects everyday life IMO…thanks again😁👍🏻

[@steve-marsh]

Aye true mate, I just need to roll with these punches :)

[@randompete2204]

I've stayed in Lochcarron many times travelling by car and motorbike. I just love Wester Ross. I'm lucky enough to have done a few rail tours with a 2 night stop over in Inverness, that included a trip on the Kyle of Lochalsh and then the Far North line the day after. And you are right it's the best way to travel to enjoy the views and relax. Great video good memories. 🙂

[@dougc5880]

Another brilliant video! My goodness, Scotland is so beautiful that we almost take it for granted. Greetings from sunny Dubai, but I do miss those atmospheric days. Keep them coming!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Doug! Aye, there really is some beauty right on our doorstep! All the best to you in sunny Dubai!

[@johndare3576]

Great video as always Steve. I remember way back in the 1970s arriving at Kyle station on a cold Easter Saturday afternoon. We were hostelling but foolishly hadn’t booked in advance. The hostel was full as well all the local B&Bs. A policeman advised to go to the railway station and discreetly sneak on board one of the trains that was parked up. In those days no trains ran on a Sunday on that line so they would be there until Monday. He told us that they never bothered to lock the trains so we could get on board okay but if we were caught don’t say that he sent us. It was an old style corridor carriage so were able to stretch out on the bench seats inside the mini compartments. About a dozen people ended up staying there there that night. We were caught by railway employee but he was totally cool about it and just told us to make sure we left the carriage as we found it. It was a long cold night, we had sleeping bags but I still remember never feeling especially warm. The next morning everything was closed until after lunch so we couldn’t find anywhere to eat get really warm. It then started snowing! To get out of the cold we went into a Wee Free Church just as the service was starting. Two hours not understanding a word, it was all in Gaelic. At least we were out of the cold! Fortunately we managed to get into the hostel that night then onwards to Skye the following day. Great memories.

[@steve-marsh]

That's a fantastic memory John, thanks so much for sharing! These days they'd be selling those compartments on booking.com for £100 a night! Oh how much better it was back in the day with a much more flexible attitude to these things. But imagine the state you would have been in if this wasn't an option - dread to think!

[@deejayC]

Absolutely fantastic Steve. I love your channel, your editing style, the stunning scenery and the lovely music.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey really appreciate that!

[@Robert_DeVille]

Beautiful scenery. Many years ago, the ship I was on went to Kyle of Lochalsh to do some underwater noise trials & that was my first view of the natural beauty of Scotland & it always stuck with me, so this trip brought back some fantastic memories. And an incident when our skipper wouldn't wait for some tugs & tried to go alongside a refuelling jetty, but hadn't factored the high winds into the equation & stacked the ship into the jetty resulting in an unexpected night ashore in some sleepy village. Happy days!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha embarrassing for the skipper! :D Glad to bring you some very familiar sights mate!

[@ilokivi]

The view from the Skye bridge is awesome. Kyle of Lochalsh on the left, Skye on the right. Memories of standing at the north end of Päijanne near Jyväskylä, looking south. The resemblance to Finland's raw, rugged beauty is uncanny. Thank you so much Steve, hope your extremities thawed out after this.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I'd love to explore that coastline a bit more - Finland is absolutely gorgeous (although I've only seen most of it from the air!)

[@ilokivi]

@@steve-marsh Finland is strongly recommended. It’s not mountainous but scoured and sculpted by ice and water to create scenery to goggle the onlooker. Joensuu, Oulu, Järvenpää, Turku, Pori, Rovaniemi and Helsinki are all worth a visit and not just for the transport systems. Happy to give more advice if you need.

[@keith800]

The scenery tugs at your heart strings, I bet it is more beautiful in the winter covered in snow, now there would be a good video for you to make if you brave the conditions, I had a cousin stuck on a train for one night in the snow when going from the Black Isle to Inverness some years ago.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I'm keeping a close eye on the weather for a snowy adventure - well up for that Keith!

[@jeanetteberesford5028]

That was a fantastic look at Skye and surrounding area I have always wanted to visit absolutely stunning so beautifull thanks Steve

[@steve-marsh]

It's a magical place Jeanette, I hope you get there :)

[@pixelfascination]

This was awesome, another one to add to my to-do list. And, thanks for your Saturday morning uploads mate, they bring the same sense of joy that Saturday morning cartoons did as a wee kiddy.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha there's a genuine compliment! Cheers dude!

[@keithwilkins5423]

beautiful scenery and a beautiful hat, come on the mightyMo

[@liamphilbin7256]

uuuuuuuuuuuu🔔

[@creationinmotion4124]

Back in 1980, Michael Palin was given the old station sign during his trip from Euston to Kyle ❤

[@stephenhood1516]

Catching a train to the Kyle is something I do a couple of times a year since moving to a village near Elgin. I first encountered this journey many years ago after watching Michael Palin going from Edinburgh to the Kyle on the BBC TV programme: Great Railway Journeys of the World and was lucky enough to make the journey myself in the eighties. I was staying in Inverness having travelled up from Birmingham to see Jethro Tull at the Eden Court Theatre and found out It was possible to get there and back in a day, so off I went to the station but due to rail works had to catch a bus to Dingwall and meet the train there, so nothing new there Steve! The trip was wonderful, the train, a Class 37 diesel pulled several carriages including one with a specific viewing carriage and platform which cost me £12 extra, if I remember correctly. In those day's of course there was no bridge and thus it required a short ferry journey to Kyleakin which although lasting just a few minutes was none the less exhilarating. I, like you have since walked over the bridge and into Kyleakin and never tire of the breathtaking views on offer, talking of Plockton, I was there earlier this year and it's a scenic delight, by the way Steve, the Plockton Inn does a rather nice pint of Guinness, highly recommended!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for sharing, that takes me back to a golden era of travel! I wish it was still that way. Oh, and the Plockton Inn is on the Wishlist, so hopefully will not have far to roll for a Guinness when that trip happens :)

[@grant666uk]

Good to see you back zooming around up north. Enjoyed that. ❤️

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! Aye, it's nice to be back home :)

[@georgemacdonald8899]

Oh hey, yet another place I know. Dingwall, I almost ended up in Strathpeffer way back in 77. My parents were looking to buy a hotel up that way, long time ago! Mighty pretty spot on the planet!!!! Thanks for the memories once again!!!!

[@steve-marsh]

Glad to share another familiar place George!

[@LynneFarr]

I loved the video fog, glare and all. My husband and I took the train from Inverness to the Kyle of Loch Alsh and then the ferry to Skye many years before the bridge was built. It was a bright sunny day in early summer and my favorite train trip in Scotland. Thank you for bringing back some lovely memories.

[@steve-marsh]

Ah that's awesome Lynne! Not all progress is good, I wish it was still a ferry crossing!

[@happysporran]

Lovely video Steve, your calmness to travel disruption is the gold standard.

[@andypotts8062]

Mr Grumpy I understand your grumpiness...but wow, what beautiful scenery..you are great at showing us places we rarely see....thanks very much for a superb video.....can't wait until you do one on Plockton.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Andy! Excited to go to Plockton, but might take the van for that one to give more options for a good look around the area :)

[@janetturner7489]

Great Steve, I did this stretch before the days of tje Skye Bridge. Love the West Highland line too! I agree, Plockton is just gorgeous, my favourite costal village. Look forward to that video.

[@grahamlive]

Given the low passenger numbers using this line, I’m amazed it has survived. It’s a good thing that is has though. 😊

[@steve-marsh]

Very true, and seems people still aren't using it much!

[@peterdean8009]

In the last 12 months almost 41,000 people used Kyle of Lochalsh station, so the traffic must vary according to season. This vlog was made in late November,

[@doriskovalcik442]

Even with the less than wonderful start, the video was great. The scenery in Scotland is always beautiful and interesting.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Doris! Glad I kept the camera rolling, was tempted to abandon this one! :)

[@Timstravels01]

Top vid as always Steve. Rail replacement bus service - there’s nothing worse. I feel Scotrail do themselves no favours - the dirty train windows are a regular feature on both the Kyle and Far North lines despite both dripping in amazing scenery. No catering on board on most (not all) services is another own goal. So much potential to realise so little desire to do so.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, we're not asking for a Canadian-style viewing carriage (although it would be nice) just clean windaes! And aye, a wee cuppa wouldn't go amiss too. I also really like Scotrail staff, they are so friendly, but feel for the conditions they have to work under too sometimes. Cheers mate!

[@MrCmac731]

Top comment and every one so true,seems scotrail is too central belt oriented but with just a little smart thinking could so improve the offer on the west highland and far north lines. These lines regularly top tourist lists of things to do and see when visiting this country but could be so much better .

[@alicja4139]

Great journey, glad You didn’t give up!👍

[@FrankC321]

Alicja, you folks need to go back to that one island and see how Pablo the dog is doing!

[@Tatia146]

That brought back some fond memories! Thank you for that. I met my husband at Inverness railway station 47 years ago, we had our honeymoon in Plockton and Skye.

[@steve-marsh]

Fantastic Tintti :)

[@briandobson9272]

spectacular views, and nice music, what more could you hope for. thanks steve. brian d.

[@marilynstanbury5098]

You made a good video out of a difficult situation, I loved it as usual, I love Scotland, Thankyou

[@dumbblonde3785]

Another great video Steve!! This pulled at my heart strings as We know this part of your beautiful Highlands rearly well. The scenery is truely stunning. It would take us two days to get to Inverness. Flying from Italy to London and then the sleeper ( old and new ) to Inverness and then a rental car to Gairloch . Later Ullappol. We could see clearly Skye from Gairloch. Loved Applecross and Plockton. The scenery though. I remember the first time just stopping the car and stepping out and looking at Lock Maree and the views and thinking is this for real!! Thanks again Steve 👍🏻

[@steve-marsh]

Aw you're so welcome! Aye, that would be some trek to get there (but dare I say worth it) ;)

[@simondavey7787]

A great video and a stunning rail journey. Thank you.

[@JBFlytography]

I had the pleasure of working in Kyleakin back in 2018. The best part was the commute to and from Inverness train station. Got some amazing shots! It’s a beautiful part of the country! Cheers, Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh that would be an awesome wee commute, you must've seen ALL weather :D

[@garydoc]

¡Hola buenas tardes Steve! Please don’t beat yourself up so much - despite the outward non-train journey, your photographic skills still provided viewers with a superb picture diary of the day. Skye bridge captures, with the long sun effect, were simply, a delightful. All that said, the return journey photography was definitely worth the wait and, judging by your smiles, more than a simple travel experience. Well done Steve! Stay safe and well. Un saludo. Gary

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Gary! Thanks for coming along on this crazy wee adventure! Aye, it's a wonderful part of the world, and that sure helps with the filming :)

[@colinbailey4185]

Thank's for a great video, just to say I've recently done this fantastic journey and enjoyed every minute, thanks again,

[@AllensTrains]

I had more luck than you when I went to the Kyle. The train was running, and the Skye Bridge had not been built! I went on the train, and over the sea to Skye on the ferry. When I got to Kyleakin, I had a cup of tea in the teashop,and "Over the sea to Skye" was playing!". An amusing, if unromantic video. Thanks for uploading.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha your trip sound so much better than mine Allen! Those were the days!

[@jo-anneford7156]

I have lived in Skye for 17 years and take this train journey a few times a year. Your video has brought back the beauty of the trip, something I normally miss as I am working or trying to stay warm 😀

[@steve-marsh]

Superb, thanks so much for watching!

[@fliesbychris]

I love being in that part of the country, yer makin me homesick!!. Keep up the good work young man!!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks a lot Chris! Despite the outbound leg, it's always a pleasure getting up here :)

[@richardthomson203]

Many moons ago my then wife and I stayed in Plockton, in those days you could hire a motor boat which we did and sailed it down to Lochcarron for a lunch, then on the return the damn thing ran out of petrol, had to beach it and beg a nearby farm for fuel, finally got back to Plockton late and the hire place was shut, moored the boat and couldn't pay (you paid after the hire in those days) just as well !! To end the day into the Plockton Inn for their superb fresh Langoustines with garlic and crusty bread ! Also brilliant on the 5th November they set off fireworks from the wee island just opposite the Inn ! Plockton with its sea side palms is in my heart forever ever ! Cheers Steve 👍

[@steve-marsh]

This is the best memory ever, although I'm sure at the time it was a bit stressful :D that's the stuff you remember forever though eh!

[@dlittlester]

That was one of my all time favourite train journeys. Back when I was there, there was no bridge. It was October and in the middle of a huge storm. It took that little ferry about three times as long to get to the other side. I stayed in Portree overnight. Thanks for the memories.

[@nomdeplume2724]

Thanks Steve….. kept going in the face of adversity 👍 Well done and please continue making great content 🤓😉

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks 👍 much appreciated!

[@Nark212]

Some of the most stunning scenery anywhere in the world, Steve 👌

[@paulmark63]

Hi Steve it’s Paul again from Kent, Inverness I been a few times in fact I did on national express from London Victoria routing 588. what a great video Steve the scenery was fabulous always look forward to your videos take care Paul

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Paul! Oh, I didn't even realise this was a route - good effort! Must've felt good to stretch the legs after that one!

[@paulmark63]

588 does not run anymore. Unfortunately the scenery from Perth up to Inverness was stunning

[@steveberry8547]

Great video again Steve, was due to ride my motorbike up and around to meet my sister in a cottage on Skye early May, but Vertigo health blip now means I've cut it short to a couple of days via train journeys and having seen this video can't wait to get up thee and chill whilst the fabulous scenery passes by, thanks for the insight.