All this for £18? A CalMac day return is the best value boat trip! Caledonian MacBrayne and dolphins

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Boat trips from Oban in are plentiful, after all the west coast of Scotland is stunning and needs to be explored 'on the water' to be best appreciated. But rather than shelling out for a (sometimes very expensive) boat trip, how about a day return on a Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) ferry? Join me on the Oban - Coll route to see what all the fuss is about. £18.10 is what I spent on this, and I still can't quite believe the value...
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[@sosagecaserol6675]

Proud to say I work for CalMac. Travellers like yourself make the job very much worth doing, those who appreciate the beautiful Scottish Islands and the effort it can take to take people here ;) Great video. Thank you

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Done the Kennacraig Port Helen a few times.Always went straight for the breakfast after a through the night 8 hours from Berkshire.

[@greensam7074]

When I was 16, I started working as an apprentice Sculptor, all over the West coast of Scotland and proudly told my mum, after visiting Morar & Arisaig, “it’s like the Bahamas”, only to grow up, get married on a beach in the Bahamas and realise, that the West coast of Scotland and especially Morar & Arisaig, are 100 times more beautiful, than anywhere i’ve ever travelled to in the Bahamas & Caribbean. What an amazing & beautiful country we live in ❤

[@steve-marsh]

So true! And somewhere you mention in this comment is being edited into a future video right now ;)

[@dpvisser]

Absolutely stunning! And people often wonder why I call Scotland a little peace of heaven on earth.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate! Yeah, especially the west coast, I'll never tire of it!

[@baywanderer4199]

Great voyage. We were at a loss as to what to do with our day in Oban when we saw the Calmac ferry in the harbour. We wandered over and jumped on board for a return trip to Mull. It included the coach from the harbour on Mull to Tobermory where we saw the Balymory cat in the window! I can honestly say it was our favorite ever day in Scotland. I now, 15 years later, still recommend that trip to anyone heading to Scotland. Thanks for the memories.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh great to know you can get to Tobermory from the ferry port - and at such short notice! Fantastic! Need to try it myself now :)

[@vivellasmum]

That must be what I did but was planned with my little girl 20 yrs ago (ish!)

[@TheDriftdog]

@@steve-marshyou’ve not made that journey yet have you Steve? You’ve got to do it, might even be lucky enough to get my brother driving the bus from the ferry terminal in Craignure to Tobermory!! Highly recommend a cooked breakfast on the ferry, Calmac do a great one!!

[@antonrudenham3259]

I'm a merchant seaman and I've worked on Calmac quite a few times, it is without a doubt one of the few jobs that actually gives satisfaction and a sense of worthiness. I've always maintained that if I get a permanent start I'd move to Oban in a heartbeat. Stunning place and you haven't been to Scotland unless you've sailed the islands on Calmac.

[@steve-marsh]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks so much for watching!

[@antonrudenham3259]

@Wal Leece engine room mate.

[@Min-xm8tp]

@@antonrudenham3259 He woudn't know what an Engine room is Mate, my Dad was in the Merchant Navy for 30 plus years, Chief Engineer, round the world dozens of times, and he loved going on the Calmac Ferries, good to hear Calmac are a good employer and thanks for all you do Mate.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Ha ha, the dreaded “car alarms”. CalMacs signature tune on all departures. 😂 The scenery through the Sound of Mull is stunning. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😎

[@superally8077]

I am Scottish, I live in Ontario now. I am so homesick after seeing this video. Its incredible! Thanks so much for making it.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for watching! Really appreciate it! All the best to you over there in Canada :)

[@mstrdiver]

@SteveMarsh I'm ready to return to Scotland any time now. I did not know about these ferries when I was first there. It almost seems a magical way to travel the coasts. What stunning scenery!

[@annetivendale8616]

A photographers dream! Been on many a Calmac sailing over the years but most of them to Arran.Boy do I ever miss that stunning Scottish scenery.Need to do this one on our next vacation “home” from Canada 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@Lindsay-t2e]

3 cheers for the Cal Mac crew who do the island runs to Coll and Tiree in heavy seas. Imo LOTI is better in bumpy water despite being older. ❤ for all the crew.

[@GLICKMIRE]

Beautifully photographed and edited. Just the right background music. Job well done!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers!

[@rossdn44]

I agree nicely done! We're hoping to travel to Scotland and the Hebrides next year can't wait to see this in person.

[@jeffpatterson7330]

There’s just nothing that makes me quite so content as a trip on a CalMac ferry. I have travelled to a good many places on the West Coast over the past few years but never yet to Coll or Tiree - nor have I yet been fortunate enough to set foot on MV Clansman. My favourite memory was a midsummer day-trip from Kennacraig to Colonsay via Port Askaig and back. Magnificent scenery, unbelievable weather and over 6 hours visiting idyllic Scottish island life. A 15+ hour trip and a day I’ll never forget.

[@steve-marsh]

Sounds just perfect! Thanks so much for watching, I need to do more CalMac’ing for sure!

[@malahammer]

Stunning! Who needs a West of Scotland tourist board when you have Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers Paul!

[@collachsyoutubechannel]

A great video, Steve as I am an original 'Collach' (Not that many left) being born in a cottage on the island in 1954. Keep up the good work Steve and your girlfriend when she joins you.

[@steve-marsh]

Great to hear from you, thank you!

[@MjrMeerkat]

We spent our Honeymoon in the scottish Highlands, we visited Iverness, Sterling, Killin, Fort William, Mallaig and ofcourse Oban the Gate to the Hebrides. That day we had a Hot Chocolate at the Oban Chocolate Companys Cafe´ with a great view at the Harbour and we ate at the legendary Green Shack too watching the Ferrys coming in and going out like every 10 Minutes. The People of Scotland were super welcoming and decent, all the stereotypes we had went out of the window. We crave the day we can visit Scotland again, this time maybe the eastern Coast. Your Video brought the Memories back, thank you! Greetings from Saxony, Germany!

[@steve-marsh]

So glad I could bring back some memories, and very pleased you were well treated in Scotland - I have to say the people of Germany are exactly the same, and what a wonderful country!

[@thomasschafer7268]

Ich auch.aber schon in1995.die selben orte und das gleiche café

[@user-jn1ew8rs8r]

Scotland is just beautiful

[@tabby2499]

I love Calmac Ferries.!!! I take tham every time we are in Scotland normaly in May .My Favorite Route is from Kennacraig to Isle of Islay 2 hours . And than from Islay back to Oban. 4 hours Great Journey So beautifull. Only Every Wednesday+ Saturday that goes from Islay to Oban . Please film more Ferry and Scotland Vids. You currently are my fav. Person on You tube . Thanks.

[@MaryMulholland-zg7jj]

❤

[@kennethmacaulay8944]

They really are a magic carpet to some of the most beautiful places on the planet

[@steve-marsh]

Well said Kenneth! :)

[@julesmorrissey]

I've always had a soft spot for Cal-Macs cooked breakfasts...😊

[@steve-marsh]

I can’t wait to try it!

[@inkslinga1]

Beautiful, we just don't have enough time on this planet to enjoy all the beauty Scotland etc.......

[@thebear3178]

Lovely to see. I live in the South East of England and have always said that there is plenty enough to see and enjoy in the UK & Ireland without venturing halfway across the world.

[@steve-marsh]

I'm starting to see that! Have never appreciated this big island we call home enough! Thanks for watching :)

[@ColinSlocombe]

One of these days hopefully I will venture out to Scotland again on my own 😊

[@charlottemaclean204]

The guy that you handed your ticket to first is my uncle. That made me laugh

[@steve-marsh]

Ha that's so cool Charlotte! :)

[@charlottemaclean204]

He's Ferry master, I saw his grey hair and recognised him immediately

[@exeter1977]

Great value for money. We try to go on one each time we are in Scotland.

[@thattrainguy]

Happy memory's of calmac ferries. Sat in the back of the car for 8 hours through the night, to get onto a lovely ferry for a breakfast and a morning departure from Uig on Skye. Never had a bad experience with Calmac. Top quality service.

[@steve-marsh]

Glad to hear it! And cheers for watching :)

[@rosemarymonty5399]

Coll is a lovely little place.

[@gazzavfe]

Wow, that must be one of the most scenic ferry routes in the UK a photographers dream

[@steve-marsh]

It was incredible, wayyy beyond expectations!

[@kathleenjohnstone9014]

I just love Calmac there's something magical about these ferries & the people that work on them the boats are like friends & I'm sure the workers feel lots of love for them to & will miss them when they go in for repair's and as for all the loveable islands & islanders who live on them to visit whats not to love about the west coast of Scotland!! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!! 🥰🥰💖💖

[@hughrainbird43]

Steve, thanks for posting all your videos of travel around the Scottish Islands. This one brought back many recollections of sailing out of Oban in the 1980's with pals on "Max's Tours" from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Firstly in 1983 for a cruise around Mull (and through the Corryvreckan) aboard the Paddle Steamer "Waverley" as the prelude to the first of a number of unforgettable steam sailings in the Firth of Clyde and the sea lochs aboard the "Puffer" VIC 32 in the following years. We spent a week exploring Mull, Islay and Jura with CalMac in 1988 including an amazing three day/two nights "cruise" aboard the elegant "Columba", CalMac's last "proper" Hebridean ferry (not Ro-Ro) in her last year of service before being converted to the ultra-luxury "Caledonian Princess", accessible only to Royalty and the rich. Then it cost us a reasonable £70 each, for a shared cabin, and all meals - including Scottish "High Tea" - served in a proper restaurant, not a floating Motorway caff, during a "round trip" of sailings. To Colonsay; around Mull, with a landing on Iona; and Tiree and Coll. I see from your film there's a Wetherspoon's now on the pier at Oban, but we spent our evenings in the "Harbour Bar", with its amazing stock of malts. A novelty for us Sassenachs in those days, before licensing laws were eased down South, was to enjoy a Sunday morning pre-lunch pint there. The "Fishnish" on Tobermory's waterfront was memorable, too. There used to be a little Isle of Mull narrow-gauge railway that ran along the coast from near the ferry landing at Craignure to Torosay Castle, which we took (I think the castle's closed to the public now). After exploring the Castle and grounds we had tea on the terrace , which we shared with flocks of small colouful finches that came unafraid to our table to pinch sugar and cake crumbs. It's a wonderful, magical part of the World (with "interesting" variations in weather and in spite of the midges, who particularly seem to thrive on Southerners' blood!) and I have so many memories of those days. My wife and I have enjoyed going "Doon the Watter" on "Waverley", and sailing on Loch Katrine aboard the "Walter Scott" in later years. I'm subscribed and look forward to sharing your posts of future journeys.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching and for your message! I’m especially jealous of your Columba trip, sounds incredible! And sailing through Corryvreckan! Wow! What an experience! I have some catching up to do! These island adventures could be the future of my channel and already thinking up some more, so cheers for the sub, and thanks again for such an inspiring message!

[@daftirishmarej1827]

Your 80s were definitely not about shoulder pads! Sounds idyllic

[@jameswallis1356]

i love the dolphin bit

[@leonlowe]

This video captures the magic of Scotland! Oban is my favorite destination and my first Scottish destination outside of Edinburgh - in 1961. No steam locomotives today, but it's still a nice rail trip. And, the ferry? I has to be the best bargain in travel anywhere! I wear my CalMac cap frequently, when I'm not wearing my Britannia one!!!

[@steve-marsh]

I need to get myself both of those caps!!!

[@robertgregory8936]

The music… perfect.

[@neilmackinnon3371]

I have been an occasional CalMac passenger for close to 60 years as my family are from Mull. These days I return every two years in early June to cycle on the island. This years trip was postponed, for obvious reasons so it was great to see Oban, Duart, Tobermory and Mull. I remember a few of the ferries and have very fond memories of them all.

[@steve-marsh]

So glad to bring back some memories in these lean times for travel - hope you get back soon, I’d love to cycle on the islands!

[@bjoeljones]

@Neil MacKinnon, greetings from a fellow clansman. I am a MacKinnon through my mum+'s Love family line. A friend and I went to Tobermory, Mull in 2015 on my first time home to Scotland. I hope to go back to Scotland, Oban, Mull, and Skye again one day. Audentes Fortuna Juvat. Slàinte from Oklahoma, America🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@neilmackinnon3371]

@@bjoeljones With the covid restrictions easing in the UK, I am on track to be back on Mull in a months time. I hope you manage to get back 'home' soon.

[@TheKiteless]

See, despite having visited Scotland three times now (as of September 2024), and stayed in Nairn, Cannich, and Portnalong on Skye I still feel we're missing out on so much. We love Scotland. The people, the roads, the scenery - christ, who knew a haggis & cheese toastie could be so good!

[@spectrumisgreen7252]

Ahhhhhhhhhh yet another wonderfully therapeutic relaxing festival for the eyes and soul ........ so beautifully edited ... Thank you Steve M

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for the kind words!

[@167curly]

Coll looks so serene

[@roundandroundmyworld]

I've often travelled in Scotland, and twice I've gotten one of Calmac's multi-trip passes and explored as many islands as I could get to in the 8 days. Calmac's service has always been excellent. I've been up and down the outer Hebrides to Lewis, Harris, Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Vatersay, and Barra. In the inner islands: Skye, Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura, and Bute. Another trip I'd love to see some of the smaller islands. I've sailed once on the Clansman, a fine ship. My most frequent Calmac ship is the classic old Lord of the Isles, a total of five sailings on that one. Of all the islands, my absolute favourite is Barra.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow I’m jealous of your list of destinations! And didn’t know about the pass, thanks so much! And of course cheers for watching :)

[@ianhicks619]

Brought back great memories of the several times I went to Mull and Iona back in the 1970'5. I used to disembark at Craignure and catch the bus to Bunessan. To Iona via the Fionnphort ferry. Remembered with affection.

[@benw7601]

For all my life (I'm 15) I've been on calmac vessels to go to the Isle of Arran. Beautiful vessels and friendly staff that I've grown up with :D

[@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445]

Your lucky to live in such a place. In all my 52 years I've never once been to Scotland. It's a crime I know since I live nr Brighton and I have Scottish ancestors. I keep saying I will get there one day.

[@benw7601]

@@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445 It really is worth the visit. The island still excites me every time we go!

[@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445]

@@benw7601and I'm glad to see your setting up as a local guide for out of towners who want to come visit all the key interesting places and listen to talks about the local history of the area. Ok I'll buy a ticket and come but how do a book one of your tours lol. I'm sure there is a market for people like me who prefer visiting places in groups and not by self. I think its why older single people enjoy river cruises down the Nile as you tend to feel safer in groups of people with similar interest as yourself.

[@benw7601]

@@harbourwoodlandvisitor2445 Aha, here's a good video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHrLaZaGoqyCZtk

[@steve-marsh]

Lucky you! Can’t wait to get to Arran!

[@derekcollier7899]

My first experience of CalMac was in 1952 when I went to Barra , since then I have traveled with them many times the last time was in 2003 , I will no doubt manage one more trip before I reach 90.!!

[@steve-marsh]

Many more trips for you Sir! :)

[@dmc2269]

When in Scotland last year we took five CalMac ferry rides. Gill's Bay on the North Coast to St. Margaret's Hope on Orkney and return, Armadale on Skye to Mallaig, Oban to Craignure on Mull and return, And the short hop from Fionnphort over to Iona and return. Enjoyed them all! Very comfortable even when full. A great value.

[@steve-marsh]

You’ve just reminded me that I’ve done the Mallaig Armadale route! I was thinking this was my first CalMac but it wasn’t! 🤣 thanks so much for watching, great to hear you’ve enjoyed some crossings too! Thanks :)

[@iain789]

Small point, but Gills Bay to Orkney is not a CalMac route. That route is served by Pentland Ferries, a private company, and no connection to CalMac. Still enjoyable, though!

[@dmc2269]

@@iain789 That's right. Thanks for the correction and reminder!

[@MelBacudio]

Thanks a lot for this video 👏👏👏❤️

[@muchasgracias6976]

I truly love Scotland. The scenery is truly breath taking and the people are amazing. Thanks Steve, this was s blinding video!

[@steve-marsh]

And muchas gracias a ti for watching :)

[@MM-bb3ln]

First time viewer. Omg,,, WOW !!! Thanks

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching! Really pleased you enjoyed it! :)

[@jaapvandam5106]

Steve thank you very much for your video. In 2009 we made a HopSchotch tour with CalMac by motorcycle from Scotland, via Sky to South and North Uist, Harris and Lewis and back through the North of Scotland back to New Caste. So many good memories of this trip, and after visiting many beautiful places in Ireland, Norway, Malawi, the first moments of your video made me go back to this trip and CalMac. Specially the light of 2:55, so stunning. I just looked up my photos of that tour, and I was all into this region. I guess we have to go back once more.

[@steve-marsh]

I’m so glad it brought back some memories, please come back again soon! Thanks for watching!

[@23032malvernmick]

Great value ticket for that trip

[@steve-marsh]

Especially with the timing of it giving a couple of hours on the island, can't do that with many routes, and Coll is a beautiful island. Thanks for watching!

[@Spookieham]

Riding the ferries on the Sabbath?? The wee free will be damning you!!😄

[@jeannellies4778]

Thank you for this video Steve. Brought back so many memories. I lived and worked on the Outer Hebrides for 6 years and my job took me all over from Stornoway to Barra. I've visited many of the Inner Hebrideans islands too. So many ferry trips and flights! A wonderful experience and I still regularly visit the friends I made there even after 24 years. It truly is a piece of heaven. X

[@barry-cq4xg]

This is a really delightful video, in these turbulent times. Perfect syncronicity with the music. Great stuff.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Barry!

[@mikebrough3434]

I've spent every summer holiday for the past 30 years visiting the Western Isles - Mull, Tiree, Uist. We're thinking of retiring to Oban or Tobermory later this year. Can't decide which.

[@crawfordg]

Makes me feel homesick. Even though not lived in Scotland for 45years. Fantastic video. Cheers from a long ago Greenockian.

[@steve-marsh]

Crawford G glad to make you sick :) cheers for watching!

[@crawfordg]

@Johnny RoadTrain Hi I understand what you say have been back a number of of times since the Shipyards demise. Sadly been to many place in the UK that have changed recently notably the Channel Islqands where I have visited 10 plus times in 40 years or so,it is outstanding what has occurred. It was a firm favourite from GFlasgow Airport or any airport in the old days 30 years ago. Now they are struggling to get tourists as the Hotels have been pulled down. It is a hidden jem of this extended Kingdom

[@terryentoure6475]

@Johnny RoadTrain Where is it you live again? Just in case you missed the point, you are a foreigner yourself.

[@lifelong5425]

So many comments from us Scottish Canadians...missing what we never took for granted, but long to see again today....Spent a summer on Tiree as a kid....wind going one way, the wrong way all the time as I rode a bike around, getting attacked by the Tern birds on the beach as you neared their nests, the grocer van that came to the homes, ...seeing the twice weekly boat if I recall...And the first place I ever remember seeing people put evaporated milk and sugar in their tea...sweeeeet....To go to places like these today on a Calmac......beauty that beats anywhere in this world...so lucky to be born a Scot....Tae us all....Wha's like us.?..damn few, and they're a deid

[@steve-marsh]

Love your comment, thanks so much for sharing the wonderful memories :) And anyone who has spent much time on Three will forever remember the wind! All the best to you!

[@normandalgarno3242]

Thanks Steve for taking us on such a lovely trip. A bargain indeed. We used to sail with my Dad to Tobermory from Gourock quite often when I was a teenager. It’s so beautiful around there on a nice day. Can get very sporting though at times.

[@steve-marsh]

I've not been there in years! Well overdue a return!

[@peterjhillier7659]

Thank you Steve, what a glorious Country we have don't we. Thank you for sharing, a wonderul video.

[@andyseamaster]

Ah., so many happy memories from Scotland! Thanks you Steve for such a beautiful video.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for watching :) glad to spur some memories :)

[@stevenweaver9753]

this is one of my favourite videos. One day I will get to Coll. one of the best places in Scotland for star gazing. Thank you again Steve for taking me there.

[@bobmckenzie386]

As a Scotsman who lives in Canada it was great to see another part of heaven. Thank you.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching Bob! You live in another part of heaven now, love Canada!

[@digbyjames5687]

I sailed on the MV Claymore from Oban to Coll back in 1968. I was 11 and my dads car was hoisted onto the ferry by crane. We also caught the motorail service from Olympia in London to Perth.Remember it well and still have the photo's.

[@jameslennon6680]

How on earth could 19 people give this heart warming video thumbs down. Thanks Steve for 15 minutes away from reality.

[@steve-marsh]

Ahh cheers Jimmy! Much appreciated!

[@bjoeljones]

@@steve-marsh, I have never seen a 'bad' video from you yet. Keep up the good work.

[@MaxPulse1]

Maybe they wanted some trees, rain, wind and snow!

[@jamesmulhern6733]

great way to spend a Peaceful Sunday

[@steve-marsh]

Absolutely! Cheers :)

[@ritvalei]

Superb! I will be watching this more than a couple of times for therapy. I can't believe how cheap for all the glory and dolphins, too.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! I was amazed by the dolphins, first time I’ve seen them and I’ll never forget it, I got really lucky on Sunday!

[@Gourockian1]

I worked on Coll for a week in 1972, with Post Office Telephones and at that time, there was no electricity on the island. I stayed with the local part-time lineman, who had 4 or 5 other jobs in the community. When I returned a good few years later, now with British Telecom, there was a modern telephone exchange with bunk beds, shower and cooking facilities. My one-week planned trip was extended due to the ferry being unable to make the crossing from Oban because of storms. That was on MacBrayne's Columba which is now the cruise ship, Hebridean Princess. Great days.

[@steve-marsh]

Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@shytalker]

Just had a rubbish day, however this film has lifted my spirits,thanks for posting, most interesting.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! Glad it did the job :)

[@ConCord2s]

I love calmac I, and just yesterday, I had my own calmac adventure. I went to the isle of Arran for a day trip aboard the mv Caledonian isles. I also saw the pentland ferries mv alfred, calmacs mv catroina (a hybrid vessel working out of loch ranza) and saw the mv hebridean isles. I would also recomend taking the mv loch seaforth form ullapool to stornoway it is a beutiful crossing and stornoway is a fabulous town. Happy sailing :)

[@ukbearsd]

Thanks Steve for another stunning video. Great cinematography and narration. I like the fact that you are able to put so much into a short video and show that travel doesn't have to be expensive for you to get the most out of your trip! Cheers!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind comments! That’s exactly what I want to show, so really appreciate your feedback! Cheers!

[@michaelbeckett9653]

The customer facing crew are of a very high standard,very professional!excellent filming.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Michael!

[@rext8949]

Lovely ferry ride in a very beautiful place in Scotland. The Calmac has a good design and interiors look comfortable and inviting. It is a treat being out on the deck like today when the weather is fine and you can feel the wind on your brow while watching the local scenery slip by.

[@steve-marsh]

Couldn’t agree more! I spend a lot of time out on deck :) cheers for watching

[@marybarr8071]

Perfect start to my day watching this from Glasgow. Ta very much

[@ethankiff7261]

this is just stunning the dolphins are amazing can't believe that sea was that calm!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! I know, I got so lucky with the weather, but certainly wasn’t expecting the trip to be so epic! Thanks for your support and inspiration for this trip!

[@motosnape]

Simply put, goosebumps scenery.

[@steve-marsh]

Couldn't agree more, I still have very fond memories of this trip!

[@sugarbertie1143]

An excellently produced video of a stunning part of the UK. You can't beat a bit of coastal scenery like this. My camera would be clicking away every few minutes. We've travelled all over Scotland including the West Coast but apart from Skye and Bute we've yet to visit the other islands. They look beautiful. Sunrise is also a good time to sail youve got some fantastic shots of rhe mountains. More please!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks very much Michael! The weather certainly made making this video all the easier! This is one of the only trips where I used every ounce of camera battery power :)

[@martinvaci7166]

I work for Scottish Water as service enginner and I would definatelly give up on my job, my area are Inner Hebrideas Isle Coll, Tiree, Colonsay, Mull, Iona and each trip is great adventure and job to travel. The scenery is breath taking. Shame of the COVID situation but I yould definatelly recommend the trip. Usually stunning view and you get delicious meal in cantine and friedly chat with crew and great storeies as bonus.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow that's awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@torquilmacleod2577]

11:45 I wanna say Rùm with Skye in background, another cracking vid, and u sailed past my current home, Balamory ☺️

[@steve-marsh]

Wow so jealous you live there!!! Cheers for watching and for clearing up my geography question! :)

[@marymurray7528]

Hi Steve we are from Arran and moved to New Zealand 1973. Yesterday on KZbin we watched your visit to Arran and I had a wee cry. Thank you so much Steve. M. Murray

[@steve-marsh]

Ah the year of my birth! You settled in such a beautiful country though :)

[@marymurray7528]

@@steve-marsh Thanks Steve we are 58 years married this coming December. Watching your videos has been marvellous during our very wet and windy winter. Thank you.

[@marymurray7528]

@@steve-marsh Steve sorry to contact you again but my husband Danny has just watched you in Rothesay at the top of a very bendy road. He asked me to tell you that he was at the top of that road in 1966 in a 10 ton truck loaded with lemonade and someone had directed him to go there to drive down to the Village. He had no choice but to keep going and he said by the time he got to the bottom he had no hand break left! He said in these days you arrived on a small ferry 3 miles outside Rothesay somewhere called Glen Dhrul (not sure of spelling) and then drove in to Rothesay. We are working our way through all your videos and enjoying them very much.

[@colin.d]

Brought back memories as I used to travel on the Isle of Mull back in the 80's fairly regularly. Thanks for that lovely video.

[@steve-marsh]

Col Dal thanks for watching! Bet it hasn’t changed much :)

[@ewanstevenson]

"The Clansman"? I've always fancied a hauf an' a hauf there with Jack & Victor! 😂

[@deniskidd9582]

Also did the Lochaline to Fishnish ferry in 2018 - back to the beloved T.Moray, and the Mishnish hotel & the Onich/Curran by return. Love it !!!

[@michaelobrien9825]

The way things are going there will not be any ferries going left, however at least we will have your videos to watch if nothing else.

[@strokenumber3]

Worth the price of a ticket just to see all those dogs.

[@steve-marsh]

Agree :)

[@CookieStringfellow]

I always enjoy your video's. Thank you so much! BTW, I live outside of Rochester, New York in the western part of the State, in a small town called Irondequoit... just 2 miles from Lake Ontario, one of the 5 Great Lakes. New York had a very heavy Native American group of Indian tribes, heance the name "Irondequoit". Irondequoit is an "Iroquois" name that means "where the land meets the water". The town of Irondequoit, New York is located in Monroe County, just north and east of Rochester. The town is bordered by Lake Ontario, the Genesee River, Irondequoit Bay, Durand-Eastman Park, and the City of Rochester.

[@alistairmccausland1580]

Hi Steve Just got to say the complete production of your video above is exceptional from the quality/subject and music on film could easily be a TV documentary I was watching. Also, the mixture of commentary and on film subtitles is perfect for the viewer because in doing so you answer questions watching your film generates. Like what are we looking at here? you have the answer on film. So I will look forward to watching some more of your interesting filmmaking....good luck to you Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Alistair, it does take a lot of effort to put these together so feedback like this just makes me want to get out and do more! Really appreciate the support and I’ll get planning the next one soon. Cheers!

[@alistairmccausland1580]

@@steve-marsh no problem, Steve it's well worth the effort because you have a natural gift in making very good films indeed...

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers, I really do enjoy it and glad that comes through!

[@cheeseblog]

Glorious “wee” trip❣️ Would love to see your journeys on a map in the beginning.

[@steve-marsh]

Good point, I try (and often forget) to add maps!

[@TravelSignal]

Beautiful! Wife and I took our kids on this very day trip a few years ago, but with longer on Coll. In search of Katie Morag!

[@steve-marsh]

Ha so I’m not the only one doing these day trips! :) hope you found wee Katie! Thanks so much for watching and for the comments :)

[@terryhutchinson6503]

Lovely day out.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for watching!

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Being on furlough this year, I'm finding myself out and about exploring Scotland, and I'm really starting to enjoy Calmac. Great video.

[@steve-marsh]

I’m in the same boat! Seeing more than I’ve ever seen! Thanks so much for watching!

[@amtrakharry]

That was amazing Steve! I'm speechless. Tourism Scotland should be paying you to make these video's Well done...👍👍👍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! More CalMac adventures coming this winter :)

[@vwt4trips386]

Thought we might have seen Jack and Victor on the clansman! I'm off to Mull in a weeks time and this really wet my appetitie. Thanks.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I was going to drop a Still Game reference in but worried it would have been lost on most of my viewers! Hope you get there ok, best wishes!

[@nicholashellawell5264]

I did that journey in1955 at the age of 7 ..on the RMS Claymore..we slept on the ship overnight before sailing early in the morning...the sound of Mull was really rough and all the passengers were downstairs being sea sick - including Dad..My sis and Mum and I were the only people up on deck..I was thrilled, it was just like being at the funfair pitching and tossing and ever since on a calm boat trip I've felt like asking for my money back as it was so calm and boring!!!...my sis and I thought the foaming waves looked just like green candy floss! ...at Coll a "Jollyboat" came out to meet the ferry and alarge flock of sheep was discharged into it from the hold via the sea door on the lower deck ...We were going on to Tiree for our holiday...Dad had always dreamt of the Hebs when he was in a Japenese POW camp for 3 years and this was the fulfillment of his dream..(Mum & Dad later retired to Harris) It was such a lovely holiday and I'm so glad to have seen the Highlands and Islands in the days of the single track roads with passing places, before the Ro-Ro ferries (Erskine,Ballahulishand Kileskue ferries were still running then...thanks for your lovely video...([e-mail])

[@steve-marsh]

Nicholas, thank you SO much for this comment! A lovely read.

[@proudsnowtiger]

For about ten years I spent every summer holiday in Scotland, taking countess CalMac ferries to the Western and Northern Isles. And I will again - was going to be this summer, but... absolutely part of the best of Scotland. With one exception. On one trip, I elected to eat a CalMac burger. What I got... I'm not sure what it was, but even the gannets of Bass Rock would reject it. They might try to nest on it, but eat it? It's not quite on the same level as the white pudding supper my companion talked me into eating one time in the Highlands - basically oatmeal mixed with lard, then fried in lard with a topping of lard jus - but my god. It will remain in my memory forever. On the other hand, the seafood in Oban is >chef's kiss

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I love a white pudding :) and wish I could afford the langoustines! Your making me so hungry I could almost eat a CalMac burger :) cheers for watching and sharing your memories :)

[@elizabethjohnson3123]

CalMac get such a lot of bad press, but the staff are terrific & I love my little trips on the ferries, it’s always part of my holiday, love it

[@CJT80]

I have a relative who lives in Oban and I have never seen what it looks like till this video. Stunning along with Coll :-) Fantastic video.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@annemarsden2323]

Brilliant I wish I lived there

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Anne! :)

[@irishblossom1]

Amazing scenery, so beautiful. Thank you.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks to you for watching Tracy!

[@timwilliams1238]

Englishman here .love your stuff seen em all now.keep em coming feller...subscribed👌

[@steve-marsh]

Welcome aboard Sir! Thanks so much!

[@geoffking6015]

Eight years ago,when holidaying in Oban,we wanted to go to mull. The day return price 60pounds! Needless to say ,we gave it a miss. Glad to see they have seen sense.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow that’s crazy! I really DID get a bargain :) cheers for watching!

[@sammartindale8123]

As a young child I went on the Isle of Wight ferry and it left me with a deep fear if boats. When I was 8 years old my mum took me to Scotland for 6 weeks in a camper van. We bought an island hopscotch ticket from Oban and used CalMac to explore many islands. CalMac cured me of my fear of being on the water and gave me some of my favourite memories. CalMac made me fall in love with being on the water and ultimately led to spending the last 20 years building a career at sea. I work on the Dover Straits for P&O. Not such fantastic views from the ship but a happy career none the less. Thank you CalMac.

[@steve-marsh]

That’s such a fantastic story, thanks for sharing!

[@aucourant9998]

Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Only the weather stops me living there.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh yes, we moan about it all the time!

[@redyellowpink01]

I always think: what's the point of living somewhere with good weather if the scenery isn't worth getting out in anyway? I've lived in Scotland for a year and a half and I'm used to the rain and cold now, you just bring a coat everywhere. The wind is the worst part but no one ever talks about that

[@jackharrison6771]

I could (DO) watch these videos again and again. The last time I sailed on a CalMac was during the 1970s, as part of a Rail Rover trip. Train from home (Nr Blackpool), over-night to Oban. Time for a quick breakfast - then ferry to Mull. Minibus to the smaller boat, across to Iona. I think we had about 3 - 4 hrs on Iona, then back to Oban to wait for the overnight train home. There's a heck of an atmosphere on Iona and no doubt, on the other islands too. During the 90s 00s, we used to drive across to Skye and camp. Anyway- please keep them coming Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

I remember Rail Rover! :) Oh I can't wait to get to Iona. Planning another video in next couple of days, but still restricted to Edinburgh so it will just be a wee walk! :)

[@jackharrison6771]

@@steve-marsh We found a cafe on Iona, expecting just a brew, which served two lovely pints of Heavy.

[@cascinagianni]

The photography was stunning. Thank you.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed :)

[@MichaelHeathcotepp]

Brilliant video I toured scotland on my motorcycle in the 70s and your videos make me want to return but this time by car as I am now retired thanks for your efforts

[@aimeeandleetravel]

Good video! Been on calmac a couple of times before and look forward to travelling with them again!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Lee - it was my first time and they didn’t disappoint!

[@kathleenfergus9030]

Hello I'm watching all your videos from USA California