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

The Kyle Line is without doubt one of Scotland's great rail journeys, but as you'll see in this video, things don't always go to plan! But I'd say stay tuned until the end to see what all the fuss is about :)
Today the plan is to take a train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, stay overnight in the area, and then retracer my steps back to Inverness the next day. It turns out to be an adventure I didn't quite expect, but fun nevertheless. Join me and enjoy the video!
Filmed on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd November 2022.
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
('A Traveling Spirit' by Daniel Kadawatha; 'I Remember You' by Nickolas Jones)
Map courtesy of Google Maps
Link to our Skye video: • A no-nonsense look at ...
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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[@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

[@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

[@user-me8vb8ez3d]

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 :)

[@user-fh4yn5bv4f]

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

[@lorrainemcphee6060]

Love the music for the train

[@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!

[@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

[@user-li7hv4qy4n]

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

[@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

[@rugglez]

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

[@davidcollins1577]

as a resident of the highlands i can confirm that is indeed a fact

[@tenorclef4090]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@krrlimo]

Escocia, ¡qué hermoso país!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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! 😁

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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! :)

[@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! :)

[@JohnSmithGlobeLie]

Fantastic video. Having been brought up in Strathcarron railway station I always reminisce about the wonderful life living there, and your music added greatly to that, thank you.

[@steve-marsh]

No way! WOW!

[@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,

[@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

[@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 :)

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Apart from the bus outward journey, that was fantastic, Steve.

[@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! :)

[@kjell-e]

I agree that the views are amazing between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh. I took the train there in 2018 when we went on a tour around Scotland.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@ampersand.]

A lovely example of Scotch Mist there Steve! Smashing vid, thank you :)

[@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. 🙂

[@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! :)

[@jimmenycricket4598]

Only been once to Kyle of Lochalsh and that was many years ago as part of a special charter train from Cleethorpes (Lincolnshire) to Inverness. Very scenic line. The train cancellation is familiar to me as I travel 5 days a week between Cleethorpes and Doncaster with Trans Pennine Express: this is supposed to be an hourly service but it's not unusual for there to be no trains for several hours. If replacement transport is provided it can be taxis, minibuses or occasionally coaches.

[@grahamd3712]

Great video Steve. Stunning scenery, from the train back.

[@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

[@samfordboy]

Steve. i'm new to your channel but i have started looking at your down to earth and very educational videos. i have never been to Scotland but Skye looks so impressive. Thanks for taking me there.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

I would love to walk over Skye Bridge, that isle stole my heart when I first visited it.

[@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! :)

[@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!!

[@user-gk8hv7jv4u]

I did this trip once, a real nice ride out and not knowing it was the last train of the day, I'll never forget that platform wet and windy all night

[@steve-marsh]

Haha sounds like authentic weather :D

[@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

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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!

[@smithy5271]

Absolutely jaw dropping scenery, what a amazing experience by train , wow indeed , Have my train booked to Corrour on April 5th :-) few days wild camping. No rain please Steve 🙏

[@Psychokitten67]

This was a fantastic wee watch, glad it popped up in my recommendations! I grew up near Kyle myself, in Balmacara right next to the beach with family living in Plockton. Moved to Fife when I was about 8 so it was nice to see my old stomping grounds lol. It's a fantastic place to grow up and to visit, especially if you want to unplug for a while.

[@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!

[@briansymes2936]

Such a stunning piece of the world…. Can’t wait to go in 6 weeks 😁

[@steve-marsh]

Have a fantastic time!

[@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 :)

[@hilandmalt]

I love that song A Traveling Spirit.

[@robfield2150]

You ought to get a four legged companion for these trips Steve....my Collie would love to join you on all your journeys

[@grant666uk]

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

[@steve-marsh]

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

[@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 :)

[@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 👍

[@peterbrady6772]

Stunning video Steve, thanks......Will have to do this journey sometime.....You spoil us with the places you visit.....Though I'm lucky to live on the Isle of Man. I LOVE the Isle of Skye....been too long since I visited.

[@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!

[@marilynstanbury5098]

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

[@grantmitton6346]

Another Great Video Steve, thanks again from Northern BC Canada.

[@nomdeplume2724]

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

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks 👍 much appreciated!

[@bobmcdermott9535]

I remember seeing a replacement bus in Glasgow, it’s destination proudly sporting…choo choo I’m train! 😂😂

[@richyiotp1]

The isle of skye is just such a good place to visit

[@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 1970’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! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@keithwilkins5423]

beautiful scenery and a beautiful hat, come on the mightyMo

[@liamphilbin7256]

uuuuuuuuuuuu🔔

[@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 :)

[@telemachus53]

The last time I was at Kyle there was no bridge, only a ferry, which I took. It seemed more fun than going over the bridge I see here. And yes, Skye is beatiful!

[@bobbarnett4926]

Most scenic video so far. Just amazing

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Bob!

[@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. 👏👏👍😀

[@scot60]

It’s funny but I was thinking of the Skye Boat song just as you started singing it. I know the real lyrics too, not the ones from Outlander 🎶 speed bonny boat like a bird on the wing Onward the sailors cry Carry the man that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye 🎼 Thanks Grandad for teaching me when I was little Gorgeous scenery. Just like I remember. I’ve been to Skye twice. Loved it

[@louisajones3535]

Utterly beautiful…thanks so much

[@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.

[@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!

[@leonb2637]

I have been lucky to have traveled by car on the road from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh and on to road that ends at Loch Ness. Both times lucked out with sun. Very awesome sights. I have been watching several of your videos in Scotland and elsewhere including with your partner (and one she did in her native Poland). Too bad she can't be with you on all your journeys, but someone needs to hold a steady job so you can go gallivanting 😃 Yes, travel will have its issues at times, including too many tourists, rough accommodations, bad trains, poor food, weather, but that is balanced out by the beautiful, the surprise and history I learn.

[@jmccallion2394]

great to see a new vid Steve! v Impressed with the guest house! As always keep up the good work!

[@steve-marsh]

Me too! And was happy just to get there in the end for my reservation :) Cheers

[@stewarth5971]

Plockton is a lovely place. Lots of great memories. Loved going on Calum's Seal Trips as a wee boy. He'd let me drive the boat. Went on it recently with my dad and he doesn't change (par we all got 15 years older). Is a must for me in Plockton!

[@steve-marsh]

Oh you're making me impatient to get this trip sorted!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@old_seadog]

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!

[@fjohn4694]

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 :)

[@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 .

[@peneelder5307]

That was brilliant Steve. It’s very much like New Zealand apart from the buildings being a bit different. Fantastic scenes.

[@philroberts5367]

Another great video adventure Steve..despite the bus replacement service and dirty Scotrail windows..! Well done.. alot of other vloggers could learn a few wee things from you.

[@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) ;)

[@fishingstevie8830]

Nice video Steve > All good and well narrated as always 👍

[@rangolizard2006]

the Scottish countryside is so beautiful

[@FrankC321]

Steve, no worries of the video quality while on the coach and bus and dirty windows. This subscriber understands these things happen. I'd adds it adds to the viewing (being there) experience, bumpy roads, fog, it's all good. Well, that was some hike across the Skye bridge, we should all do it sometime. Anytime you post a 5 minute segment showing something pretty (aft end of a ferry ride showing turbulent water, bow end of a ferry plowing through the ocean, the bay of Skye, Lock Alsh, Inner Sound, or even the ocean views in Montrose) I'll view that many times!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Frank!

[@frederickmoller]

I loved it, being a fan of all things Scotland....Thanks it was fun!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for coming along

[@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

[@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 :)

[@johnbellamy6449]

i love your videos Steve .lovely places many thanks for sharing with us.

[@briandobson9272]

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