Cramond Island, Edinburgh - a unique island adventure only minutes from the centre of the city!

[@ColinSlocombe]

To be honest Steve you would make a brilliant Scottish tour guide mate 👍

[@johnmelvinhamilton]

I'm on Cramond Island as I text this!

[@Stirly67]

Used to play here as a kid!! Remember getting caught out by the tide and having to spend what seemed like HOURS waiting for it to go out again so we could get back home to Corstorphine. Recall my parents didn’t seem too bothered that I’d been away for about ten hours!! 😂😂😂 Happy days 😊 Great video and took me all the way back to my childhood. Seems so long ago but also just like yesterday as well.

[@steve-marsh]

Hah that’s so cool! You seriously had the best playground as a kid - a whole island! Hope you realise how lucky you were :) cheers for watching!

[@binbagbadgers248]

Was the forest just as present as nowadays? With the old sheep house there I can imagine that the forest has only been growing the last decades

[@philiptaylor664]

I do hope the RNLI made them pay for the their rescue, why not wait until tide turns, lovely video

[@steve-marsh]

Couldn't agree more to be honest! Cheers for watching!

[@Charlienmeg]

Being fairly new to your channel, I'm still on catch up and I think this is my favourite video so far. It was just what I needed in these times and especially so at 4.15am on a Thursday when the insomnia has kicked in once more. I wasn't expecting to be sitting here feeling relaxed and with a smile on my face 😊 thanks Steve and Alicja.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for the kind comments! Really glad you liked it. It was a lot of fun to make, can't wait for more exploration of this lovely, and underrated, island :)

[@bryanholl]

I've been following your videos for a couple of years, Steve, and decided to go back and watch them all from the very first. What a great decision! So interesting to see how your channel has developed from a great start to phenomenally compulsive viewing. Also, so good to see Alicja appearing initially on this early video. All my best wishes - Bryan in northern Greece

[@DiyMech]

Clean and Tidy !!, well there's a surprise, last time I took a wander (early last year) it was full of rubbish, litter etc... someone's done a superb cleaning job, superb video.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for watching! I was as surprised as you about the shelters - I was sure at the very least they wouldn’t smell too fresh, but they were perfect! Someone’s done a great job for sure, hope they stay that way!

[@gazgano]

This took me back nearly 45 years ! Camped on the island many time in my youth best summer holidays ever! Water carrying from the mainland was the only drawback .

[@theshowmanuk]

Superb video. Very well done. Loved watching and enjoyed the atmosphere you created here. Loved it.

[@jackyyuen1939]

Very seldom could you find an island so near the city and yet very solitude, serene and beautiful. The shot of the Robin 4:00 was awesome. Well done, Steve.

[@steve-rl8hq]

Your cinematography and editing skills are improving enormously. Even though I live on the Forth , never visited Crammond so thank you for your excellent visits.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Steve!

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks. Impressive photography!

[@salvatorediprima943]

Looks like a lovely place,hope the couple who missed tide made a donation for being picked up😂😂another excellent video

[@ColinSlocombe]

I personally Colin from Cardiff enjoyed watching all of your KZbin clips Steve and alicja

[@newblueroxie]

Gorgeous video, thanks Steve and Alicja

[@steves5172]

What’s not to like Steve? Traffic free, silent, and beautiful! I think your normal content just got a wee bit wider!!! Regards, and thanks!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! I really used to take all these places for granted, but I appreciate it so much more now I’m older (and wiser?)

[@jimcrawford5039]

Very nice indeed, Steve. Australia.

[@TonySMotorcyclePassion]

Thanks!

[@KuKyGrX]

Stunning, totally amazing the vibes, the views... i just love the way you explain the things, that music is gorgeous too, i really enjoy your video mate! Well done :)

[@richardanderson6874]

Lovely video, I am glad that you shared it with us.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Richard!

[@RedHillian]

I thought that was lovely content, seeing places like this is always nice; even if it's just round the corner from you, it's still new and exciting for us!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Tom! It’s weird, I’ve always known about it but didn’t realise it was so cool to explore! Thanks for watching :)

[@happysporran]

So glad you both got some decent weather... begining to think you were jinxed!

[@JRattheranch]

Loved it! No apologies necessary! 🇧🇾🤗

[@jamiemcmu]

Beautiful..

[@annmcgranaghan2131]

I lived in Edinburgh for 12 yrs. Never thought to go to Cramond. Just beautiful as is so much of Scotland.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for watching Ann, much appreciated!

[@albertattwood8746]

Steve. What amazes me is the lack of modern technology in building this fortification back in the Day. Cheers for some great history of my home land Albert 👍

[@geoffhowlette9844]

that was SUPERB! your best video by far,cheers

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Geoff, it’s so easy to film in beautiful weather like that :) cheers for the kind feedback, inspired to plan another one now!

[@alancarlyon3928]

I asked if you had a blog on Cramond, then that same night I come across it! I used to go there and fish, then head back home once the tide went back out as I made my escape back to reality! The history of that island - you would think a plaque could have been erected paying respect for those who manned the island from those German invaders! What I love about Scotland, we do not pull down our historic buildings! When one visits them, it makes you think in what it must have felt like for them, yet glad I never lived in that decade! I have loads of edited films which I took and recorded them on VHS tapes from around Scotland which sadly are stacked in a box in my loft! I am a pensioner now and technology in being able in be watching them again is out of sight. I would love to capture parts of Scotland with a drone! My wife and I and another couple did the WHW, Caledonian canal, Skye, Rannoch station to Fort William etc. Did many trips to France. Had a motor home for 3 years, then my wife had a stroke, so I sold the motor home and am now a carer. Good times came to an end, so enjoy what you are doing today Steve! You are doing a great promotion of the best country in the world - Scotland !

[@steve-marsh]

Oh what I'd do to watch those old VHS tapes! I know what you mean though, I wouldn't know how to these days! Cramond was absolutely lovely, and amazed how clean it was, even in the old concrete defence buildings (not sure what they're called). Wishing you all the very best, and I hope you enjoy future content to come, please look back on the motorhome days with happy memories :)

[@Burbankplumber]

Thank You! from Burbank, California. U S A< I so glad to see your video, since it's nearly impossible for us to travel . It was like going on a short vacation. Very nice!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Roger! Really appreciate you coming along for the trip :)

[@HadriansWallNZ]

Ah the Cramond Inn, my old stomping ground 🍻

[@BlueSpark-vy3fd]

So nice to see you two out and about together in any situation 👍👍

[@sandraholmes7002]

A really peacefull video. During lockdown here in Devon, I explored much more of the area where I live, and found some wonderful places off the beaten track. I found one such place within walking distance from my home, and it was a truly wonderful experience to sit on top of one of the highest points in Mid Devon, between Exmoor and Dartmoor with Sidmouth in the back ground. Only the Buzzards circling above. Like you I am enjoying what is local.

[@steve-marsh]

Sounds like heaven! I haven’t been down there for years, long overdue! Yeah, discovering local places is certainly the silver lining to not being able to travel. I wish you well

[@JochaiRosen]

Lovely video. What a nice spot. Thanks!!

[@steve-marsh]

I hadn’t realised before how cool it’d be there, so glad we went! Thanks for watching :)

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Such a unique and atmospheric place, yet so close to Edinburgh. As an avid watcher of “ Saving Lives at Sea” what fun to see a real life RNLI rescue. Thank you for sharing. 👏👏👍😎

[@RuthPettit-vy7pq]

Beautiful video . I grew up in Edinburgh and loved spending time anywhere along the Forth estuary . Evenings when the sun sets are simply magical . Thank you for sharing and reminding me .

[@CanuckJim]

What fun! This was great content. I'd put a tent inside one of those fortifications if the weather was REALLY miserable.

[@steve-marsh]

Absolutely! I was amazed at how clean they were. Cheers for watching :)

[@stuartw969]

First Class - makes me want to come back and live in Edinburgh again!!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Stuart!

[@Thomas-cp6qe]

Amazing how we overlook these lovely wee places on our doorstep. Not sure about the ghosts but I think in Cramond Island after dark I would maybe have a respectful attitude towards them.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha love it 🤣 cheers for watching and for the awesome comment :)

[@r.khannaberry246]

I enjoyed this video of your campout on the island! Nice to be able to get away, yet be so close to town!

[@aishasmall441]

It's brilliant ill be going there agin camped 6 times now

[@farouqomaro598]

I walked to Crammond Island twice back in 1999 and 2000. Would like to visit again

[@steve-marsh]

Great wee island eh? Glad you’ve had the chance to visit :)

[@scottyboy308]

Great video it's been a minute since I was over but been thinking about it for a while now, excellent videoing camera work and the weather did do you good for real very well done to the two of you and i was impressed with everything on here it's been very well edited too, Scotty boy from Edinburgh,

[@stanislavkostarnov2157]

Lovely to see Cramond again, the wee Scottish village that once housed a future Roman Emperor & military general. You can just about imagine the Roman fortress with its galleys over the estuary of the river... from memory, though a little on the dear side, the pub is one of the better ones as well. 've been there a few times when taking visitors around the city and its suburbs....

[@carolynstewart9103]

Thanks for sharing.so peaceful and right on our doorstep.look forward to your next post.😎🍺

[@wendy834]

What a lovely film you made of your excursion. So professionally done. I felt it should be on television (and so much better than what is available too). So relaxing. I felt I had my own mini escape.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Wendy! :)

[@gerdriechers8426]

Your scotland videos are the best! More of them please.

[@steve-marsh]

More coming soon :) Thanks so much for watching them :)

[@DougPaulley]

I love your video. I hope the rescued couple made a substantial donation to the RNLI!

[@steve-marsh]

Same! Cheers for watching!

[@WelshRob1964]

Really enjoyed this, I had never heard if this place.

[@johnnyuk7]

Another amazing video 😀

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!!! :)

[@doriskovalcik442]

Magical!

[@gordon7470]

Thanks for a very different video👌 Really enjoyable

[@antonyedwardcooney]

stunning golden sunset crystal clear video images very well done i will subscribe thanks for making this

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching Antony! Really appreciate the feedback and thanks for the support!

[@brianbennett4279]

Used to stay overnight in them in the late sixties when I was a laddie great fun

[@ethankiff7261]

wow just wow!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Ethan!

[@JensChrStrandos]

Nice to see your videos. Just found your channel and subscribed:-) Greetings from Norway!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much and welcome aboard! Really appreciate the sub and views from beautiful Norway! Love your country but haven't had the pleasure to film a video there yet.

[@Peter_Box]

Beautiful video Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Peter! :)

[@janetrae71]

This was lovely and so peaceful! Your videos are the only Scotland ones I watch regularly. I am going to be visiting in October! It’s my second visit and I can hardly wait. We are spending two days in Edinburgh, then heading north, mostly following the A9 to Inverness, but with several stops along the way. On to Smoo cave, John O’Groats, then into the Cairngorms. (Lots of distilleries to explore🥃) We have researched places and things we want to see, but I always welcome suggestions. Thank you so much for creating this channel!

[@simon-b]

What an awesome video, love the laid back pace of this one, Thanks Steve and Alicja

[@ChristophersMum]

That was a lovely wee jaunt...thanks for taking us along.

[@steve-marsh]

Our absolute pleasure :)

[@ChristophersMum]

@@steve-marsh 🎇😁🎇

[@carybarrettwildlifeandtrai3261]

one of the best vids ive seen

[@steve-marsh]

That is so kind, thanks for watching!!!

[@carybarrettwildlifeandtrai3261]

@@steve-marsh my plesure brill

[@philliplove]

Fantastic. Me and my daughter visited Edinburgh 3 years ago and we camped in the car park there for 2 of the nights. Went out to cramond, just made it back over the causeway and also found the little treasure box hidden in the stone wall. Think I left a ticket from Severn valley railway with the other photos. Thanks for the happy memories 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching, and glad I could bring back some lovely memories :)

[@lynnmclaren1595]

What a lovely video

[@assassinjane]

Are you kidding me, Steve?! Enormous creativity has flown here! Cheers to you both as always! Best mornin' watch before my daily service starts! Thanks for taking me there virtually and showing me around! Now I began to adore Edinburgh! Most definitely a place to discover! .) Aye! Capt. of the Blackthorne

[@steve-marsh]

Hey Kata thanks so much! :) we really loved that place, and even mores when the tide came in and we were isolated islanders for a few short hours!

[@chrisneppiras9408]

decided to make this island part my next camping holiday, me my tent and a dog, maybe an ebike.

[@steve-marsh]

Love it mate!

[@Extased]

Good video mate, your channel will grow a lot with more stuff like this

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Andrew - yeah I definitely need to find more wee places like this to share! Thanks :)

[@jandebie5056]

Discovered your channel by searching mooth-enhancing posts concerning our most famous destination since years : Scotland. Your posts are relaxing, no,silly music or stupid comments, in contrast they’re informative, especially this one, flew many times over this island,, and i’ve seen it now through your efforts & discoveries. Thank you for that ! Keep it safe please ! Windy greetings from Antwerpen, Flanders 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for the lovely words Jan! Really appreciated :) Glad you found the channel and hope I can bring you some more content soon!

[@MrJckDoo]

@SteveMarsh And that is my last Island for now. Going to try and get some sleep it is 6:20am. Another lovely Vlog Steve & Alicja

[@ericlee3421]

I had forgotten about Crammond Island, last time I was there was 40+ years ago. Excellent video.

[@steve-marsh]

You are overdue a return visit! Cheers for watching :)

[@kingofdubb2133]

Used to see seals from the north side of Cramond Island. Had a bar meal at the Cramond Inn many a time, thanks for the great video

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for watching!

[@robertmcphee4736]

So peaceful so close to the city. Great content especially as I have not yet managed to get to Cramond Is, only look at it.

[@steve-marsh]

Glad I could show you round, thanks for watching!

[@andrewharding5781]

It's late October now so to watch this cracking episode of Crammond in all its glory bathed in sunshine was brilliant! Well done and thanks for making me smile in this covid crap lockdown. 👍😁

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Andrew! We sure got a beautiful Autumn weekend for this one, can't say the same today!

[@sylviamyers3393]

Loved the video....thanks

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Sylvia! :)

[@TheUncleGrant]

I'm loving exploring around Edinburgh with you two. Thanks for another well filmed video Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! Need some more trips back to Edinburgh :)

[@barry-cq4xg]

Your videos are strangely compelling to watch especially with your choice of music. Great stuff.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks very much Barry!

[@johnmcgaw2753]

Fascinating. I never would have had a clue that such a place exists in the city. Thanks. Oh, and would I stay in one of the concrete pillboxes? Yeah, sure, in a pinch. Any port in a storm.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, they would be perfect in a storm :) and trust me, the weather we're getting just now that's exactly where I'd be!

[@slap_A_flamingo]

Cramond island is awesome. Spent most my teenage year there. Sitting ontop one of the huts. Always wanted to camp this island. Apparantly someone has bought the island now.

[@steve-marsh]

What a cool teenage life! Oh really, I’ll need to look into this, thanks!

[@slap_A_flamingo]

@@steve-marsh yes it was awesome. Spent most my summers there. I know a few people that live in Muirhouse (about 15 - 20 mins away). I suspect it could just be a rumour because I can't find anything online. Close to £1m I'd guess.

[@petertempleton4239]

time well spent

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Peter!

[@theruggedtravelers]

My favourite part of Edinburgh. From Cramond all the way down to South Queensferry.

[@steve-marsh]

Love that walk!

[@theruggedtravelers]

@@steve-marsh I've never walked it, but you'll find me on my mountain bike out that way all the way to Blackness Castle. Gorgeous in the Autumn.

[@joeking55555]

Really good photography and well put together.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for watching! Really appreciated :)

[@stevecarter529]

Just watched and enjoyed.

[@richardthomson203]

I and my partner used to live at Dowies Mill Cottages, up the River Almond walkway from Cramond and have been over to Cramond Island many times. There used to be a real problem with too many rats on the island, not sure if that's still the case today. Happy memories ! 👌

[@steve-marsh]

Didn’t see a single one! Wow, what a place to live!

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Eye candy upon eye candy with superb narration. Really enjoyed that thanks. 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching! A beautiful island for sure, I had no idea there was so much to see and do there :)

[@theshowmanuk]

Thanks

[@steve-marsh]

Hey that's incredibly generous of you, thanks so much!!!

[@cascinagianni]

Thank you. Your videos always spark my imagination; not a mean feat given my innate grumpiness! I’m fascinated by the originality of each of your videos. The format regularly changes. Also the island reminds me of Singapore’s doorstep rural island: Palau Ubin.

[@steve-marsh]

Ohhh another place to add to the list! Thanks so much for your kind comments, inspired to do more videos soon!

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

Most people don't know what they have on there own doorstep steve great film and all the best.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks very much for watching! I had no idea myself, so glad to go there :)

[@albertusdrostable]

A lot of WWII buildings in my aerea were demolished at the start of this century as they were not safe to enter. Some got restored. So I would definitely bring my own tent... I prefer this video over trips to mainland Europe!!!

[@steve-marsh]

Yeah the tent is always a better option I think! Thanks very much for watching!

[@ROKINKO11]

Thank youfor this too. I took my sister to the island. She was over the moon . Lovely wee trip. Cheers. Wouldnt stay in those concrete holes! Looks creepy.

[@steve-marsh]

Ahh glad you've both been out there! Very creepy! I don't think I'd be brave enough unless the weather was REALLY bad!

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Our first holiday to Edinburgh with my wife and kids was to cramond we stayed funnily enough in the cramond hotel, it was a great spot for the kids to explore and gave them a bit of freedom, unfortunately for them their mum wanted to explore Edinburgh especially the childhood museum, happy days

[@steve-marsh]

Both sound like fun adventures :) but you're so right the freedom as a kid on Cramond is amazing :)

[@rachel8717]

beautiful just beautiful love your videos x

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Rachel!

[@tamhannah358]

Another great video Steve, thougherly enjoyed it

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Tam! :)

[@billyaitken1713]

I grew up in Edinburgh & I never went onto the island! Your Robin shots were pure magic! 🎥😍👍.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers - he was such a friendly little fella!

[@erikakakakaperry]

Loved this video Steve! So well shot! It looked so peaceful and blissful! Aww, the wee robin! They always make me think of your mum! Loved his wee spindly legs!

[@steve-marsh]

Hehe he was the cutest and so friendly too! Glad you liked it :)

[@moogmike1]

On all the occasions I have crossed the Forth I had no idea of the existence of this island, just had to look it up on Google Earth, the video shows how idyllic the place is. Nice work.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Michael!

[@davidbrown5628]

Wow had no idea this island existed! Also lovely music.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks very much David!

[@pjltopfca]

Fantastic video and what a lovely place. But I couldn’t stay anywhere where there isn’t a toilet!

[@steve-marsh]

I hear you! It’s always a challenge! Thanks for watching!

[@Bruh-iv1dr]

Just wait for the tide to come in, and squat over the edge😉

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Great stuff I can imagine as a lad if I lived in Edinburgh doing that, obviously need to know tide times. Superb film.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers! :)

[@trevorbrown8737]

Great video mate. Looks beautiful!!👍👍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for watching! Had a rare sunny day so it was looking its best :)

[@trevorbrown8737]

SteveMarsh love watching mate! Keep it up👍thanks for replying

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Trevor!

[@jimmyhaha514]

looks fab nice and peasful can see that been a day out when all is back too normal

[@steve-marsh]

Aye for sure Jimmy, totally recommend it to get away from it all so close to the city!

[@jimmyhaha514]

@@steve-marsh 1st chance i can get once this lockdown is by with i will be there steve

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

I've planned, for years, to strand myself on Crammond Island and camp overnight, but never got around to doing so. Looks like you had lots of fun

[@steve-marsh]

Please do it! So many adventures to be had on that wee island! Cheers for watching!

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

@@steve-marsh Might be after this lockdown finishes, but it will happen :) I've got no excuse for not doing it with it only being just across the river

[@ianoliver3879]

That's very pretty stuff. Thank you.