How Busy Does KIRKWALL Get When The Cruise Ships Arrive? Join Me For A Wander Round Orkney's Capital

[@145Nudel]

I love how you react to the animals you meet along the way no matter where you are.

[@KeefsCattys]

Affinity with all the other creatures we share the planet with is a sign of excellent character.

[@ajayjackson7727]

I noticed that too 👍

[@davidshepard6098]

"The kinship of all flesh . . ." --Robert Penn Warren

[@iank-dz6gg]

Steve is good with cats & dogs as well 😆😆

[@KeefsCattys]

I can feel the 200k approaching . Well deserved and just the start. One of my top 5 favourite channels on KZbin . Thanks Steve

[@yvonnejinks7042]

Me too. If anyone deserves @00k it is Steve

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you! :)

[@wildscotsman1]

@@steve-marsh congratulations on the 200k .

[@rogerandroid2186]

It says 200K after your name. Congratulations !

[@salsmith1323]

Well done Steve!

[@judidebenham7072]

Just saw this video and realised we were on that cruise ship! Now we keep watching the video trying to see if we are in there. Wouldn't believe we were saying all around Scotland it would be great to see you!!! Now totally disappointed that we were sooooo close!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha no way! Hope you had a wonderful cruise!

[@behramcooper3691]

After watching videos about the sorry state of this world all day long, your videos are a breath of fresh air...... literally.

[@KeefsCattys]

100% agree

[@CDMouse28]

Agreed. 😢

[@nicolemurphy2629]

Only watch good and positive things/news or your brain will be affected adversely

[@Calamancotrading]

Bit boring this one though. 😊

[@vivellasmum]

@@nicolemurphy2629 yup I only watch vloggers now, there are some awesome ones!

[@digdilem]

I was there last year and omg, it's insane. Not just the town, but all over the island all the mini buses suddenly arrive and every interesting place is flooded with people. Also, fun fact, I ate chips that day exactly where you're eating your roll.

[@horsehollerer]

Stunning photography and storytelling. How calm is that harbour????? Like a mirror! Many thanks as always. 💯

[@bradwhiteuk]

Genuinely one of my favourite channels on YT. Keep up the great work Steve 👍👍

[@salters]

Loving your recent videos ..I watch them with my father who is elderly and housebound..He loves the feeling that the videos give of being out and travelling..Thank you from both of us..

[@Duchess-of-Camelot]

That is so kind of you to share with your dad. God bless you both.

[@gabrieleortiz5041]

Oh my heavens, the sunrise near St. Magnus - absolutely magical! 😍 Kirkwall was a delight, love the small back streets and the sturdy homes. Thanks again for bringing this to us! ❤

[@Gothic_Owl]

St Magnus’ is a strong contender for being one of the finest cathedrals in the UK tbh - it’s that beautiful red sandstone that does it, plus uniqueness of its Viking heritage. You’re spoiling us a bit with all these bonus videos though Steve, it’s not even Christmas yet!

[@asalennmark3902]

Thank you very much Steve. I am a newly handicapped 60 yoea old woman. I used to do my own trips when I was younger and fitter. It is a pleasure to teavel with you on your KZbin chanel. I dont have a body that cope and nore the money, its expensive to be handicapped. So go on, I will follow you till you have been everywhere. Lots of love from Åsa in Sweden

[@ZL54JK8]

All good wishes to you, Asa. Those of us who are up in years get so much enjoyment out of Steve's travel vlogs. He has a great talent in capturing the atmosphere of the places he visits.

[@bobito8997]

I spent two weeks in Kirkwall in 2022. Lovely place and the best people in the World. I suppose its part of living on an island in the North sea, if you don't look after each other then you'd all be skrewed. But that kindness and willingness to help is also extended to visitors. Genuinely lovely people.

[@CDMouse28]

Thank you for this wonderful and calming video! So much going on here in the US, from which this took me away. The cathedral was stunningly beautiful! A place needing to be seen in person, for sure. I’ve been watching your videos for months (and caught up on years ago videos, too!), but just now I set up being able to comment. Again, thank you! I hope you know how much I appreciate you and the content given so kindly to us. I’m already looking forward to the next video. 😊 Enjoy your day!

[@robertdixon6215]

Thanks for sharing this video I spent some time in Kirkwall during the 1980s whilst serving in the Royal Navy there was no Navy Accommodation and I lived with a landlady in East Street during my time on the Island I loved the place the people there were so laid back ... Very happy memories ... Thanks great video

[@robinhillyard6187]

The reflections in the perfectly still water were fabulous. I realized that when we were in Orkney in June, we didn't really spend enough time in Kirkwall itself!

[@xkr510]

Come on let’s get him over the 200k subscribers! He deserves it!

[@neresq]

Hi Steve. My husband (also a Steve) and I are Americans who love watching your videos. I did want to comment on something you said in this one about port towns loving the positive effect on their economy when cruise ships come into town... As very frequent cruisers for a very long time (35 years now) and all over the world, I can tell you that there is actually a substantial (and growing) anti-cruise movement happening not only in well-publicized places like Venice and Svalbard (both of those for environmental reasons), but also in places like Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, the Canary Islands, Valencia, Amsterdam, Dubrovnik, Bruges, Iceland and throughout Norway (for both environmental and quality of life reasons), as well as Key West, Bar Harbor, and throughout Alaska in the US. There are so many large ships nowadays, that when there are multiple ones are simultaneously docked in a port, the cruise passengers completely overwhelm the port cities without adding add as much to the local economy as one would think. That's because, as solely day-trippers, there are no hotel stays, often no restaurant meals consumed other than quick bites or coffee in a café, no theater or sports tickets purchased, etc. It's sad, but as someone who lives myself in a tourist area (Southeast Florida not far from Fort Lauderdale), I do fully understand it.

[@marieamoar2038]

My husband and I were in Kirkwall in May of 2024. We were wandering around on a Sunday and it was quiet. Two days later a cruise ship was in. It was absolute chaos! What a beautiful place though. Planning on going back.

[@JustinsWorld4U]

I'm so happy I came across this channel a couple weeks ago. The only travel channel I can watch that never gets boring! Absolute legend Steve!

[@MichaelRedding-z9o]

Really beautiful Steve, thanks for taking us along

[@fergy1ful]

Probably the best town in the world! Ok, I was born there many years ago, so some might say I'm biased, but I've never let the opinions of others cloud my judgement! You've portrayed it well in this vid, looking forward to the next part.

[@stevematthey6676]

I'll add my congrats on reaching 200K+ subscribers to the list. Love your casual strolls around such quaint places like Kirkwall. My spouse and I were on the Regal Princess for the British Isles cruise in 2023. Invergordon was the northern-most port in that season but Kirkwall seems to be a great port as well and would love to visit. I, too, consider the impact on such a massive influx of tourists on small towns on our travels. Booking an excursion/tour in the area hopefully contributes to the local economy in a modest way. Keep on traveling. 😀

[@tombillotto6335]

I've never missed one of your videos, Steve - they make my day.

[@Martincars56]

Excellent video Steve. Just shows how much we miss seeing in the UK. Great scenery with your great talent of showing how things really are.

[@gaffysmenk]

That Mayday call was exciting, I was called out to it as a member of the Westray Fire crew, the Westray Coastguard team were called out too. By the time we got to the airfield the plane had landed safely. Thankfully.

[@petergorm]

I absolutely LOVE your vlogs! Just the fact that you travel around cold areas of the world demands respect. Excellent filming and editing. Love it. Cheers from Denmark.

[@andywillis2650]

Another fantastic video from Steve Marsh ! What a lovely sunny day, those reflections around the harbour with that light made brilliant scenes indeed. Can't wait for the next one !

[@SandiHooper]

Thanks so much for helping me remember a wonderful day in Kirkwall. I loved Orkney (and Scotland). Another great video.

[@heathermackenzie4701]

I just had to write , new subscriber and am taking so much pleasure from your travel videos. I love you show us the everyday parts of the city and love seeing the foods you eat

[@johankruizinga7814]

What a treat Steve! Kirkwall, i'm always thinking: very grey, old and rainy... But this is just great! What a beautyfull town!

[@Nook747]

Another fantastic video Steve...Thank you so much..beautiful place to see :)

[@cindi7955]

Oh I love Kirkwall through your eyes. I would so love to visit there as their buildings are from ages past and their town is like going back in time. You are the best tour guide as you wear yourself out so we don't miss so many tucked away streets and unique things along the way. What a pleasant way to spend 20 minutes as your edits are so well done and it flows so wonderfully. This is one I shall revisit. 🥰

[@judymcgovern8454]

Great video Steve, what a lovey place Kirkwall is. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@robertblechle6365]

Congratulations on 200k. Trip to Orkney this summer seems forever ago. lol. People were so nice shocked to see an American in a camper van. Thanks for the video

[@joannebrumme9829]

I just joined your channel. They are so interesting and I enjoy your sense of humor!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

You always lighten my spirits!!

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Absolutely joyous, the architecture of that cathedral was magnificent and the buildings of the beautiful town just as stunning, thank you so much for posting this it made my day and I am so looking forward to the videos to come. Stay safe and well and cheers from Oz.

[@beverlyzimmermann5868]

What a lovely surprise this morning, an extra from Steve, Thank you🖐🇺🇸

[@gilscot100]

Another great video Steve. And what memories. In 1973 I was on a camping holiday with my best friend and her family. No RORO ferries in those days over to the Orkneys, car were lifted on and off by crane. I had just passed my driving test and my friend’s dad let me drive his Ford Anglia (same car as in Harry Potter) along those narrow streets. Congratulations on hitting 200,000.

[@r8m8s8]

Congrats Steve lad, about to hit 200k subs, well deserved 🎉

[@pixelfascination]

And 40 millions views too :)

[@sandymclennan2073]

I have done the round UK and Ireland cruise on Emerald Princess and yes we were bused in to Kirkwall by bendy buses...It is a lovely town with all the interesting shops, side streets and stunning cathedral, after watching this post I think I need to visit again...thanks Steve....

[@irielive7834]

You've nailed it man. You are truly a great documentarian. There used to be channels on BBC etc devoted to you. Respect.

[@marymactavish]

13:07 this shot, holy moly that's lovely!!

[@lisacollins5466]

I'm glad to see a new video. I'm in the US, and I'm exhausted. Can't watch any more bad news. Steve, you always provide a much-needed break from the chaos.

[@sharonalexander4327]

Here in Scotland it's not much better, politics and moral wise, but I can appreciate where you're coming from. At least our lifestyle is less hectic, I couldn't cope with a fast pace like that. Hope things pick up for us all

[@angela-thebooknerdess2110]

Last summer I had the luck to stay in Victoria street, the walls of the house were a solid 2 or so foot thick, and was it was absolutely glorious, I'll tell you something. Best sleep I'd had in years in that house. I actually spoke to a lady whose mother had once lived there and really got a feel for the history. Absolutely glorious.

[@RedStickLouisiana]

A morning walk around a picturesque harbor is a wonderful start to the day. Thanks for sharing yours.

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

Thanks Steve for taking us along on your walk about of Kirkwall, a truly beautiful town.

[@timrosenburgh8597]

Yep Steve i have watched the video's back to front. What a lovely place Kirkwall is and so clean. Beautiful harbour and sunshine, what more do you want. Catch you on the next one.

[@izabela1961]

11:13 The Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals are the most beautiful, in my opinion.

[@Digital_Inclusion_Channel]

Your videos are hosted and edited better than any tv channel. Not long before you hit the millions subs. Thanks again for another great video Steve.

[@unixbhaskar]

The sun's rays are breaking through. It is nice, and it is a beautiful place....the reflection on the water....cool he he he he the otter is dipping .......it is indeed stunning.....lovely! Walking beside the cemetery....yummmmmmmmm.....the ice cream! A bloody good one, Steve....wonderful town ....

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was lush Steve. Kirkwall always looks stunning on your videos and we will get there someday. I love being on holiday and wandering around towns and villages early on a morning as a place is just waking up and coming to life. It's magic 😊 - and you're going to smash the 200k subs mark this week - incredible.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate! Crazy numbers, I still can't quite believe it! Hope you're doing well :)

[@pixelfascination]

@@steve-marsh And potentially crash through 40 million views, 2 substantial landmarks within a week. :)

[@DaveyPalmer1]

@@steve-marsh yeah bud. Heading up to Bridge of Orchy at the weekend so that should be great 😊

[@cheriouellette7956]

Always a pleasure to go on a walk with you!!! Thank you for today!!!

[@alanwchase7449]

Your channel just popped up in my feed(thanks Bald and Noel Phillips).What a great find! I really enjoy following your travels and hope to come visit some of these amazing places in the coming years.Thanks for the positive,informative content!

[@stevenweaver9753]

Great video. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday Video. What a treat. Thank you so much Steve. See you tomorrow. 😄

[@daviddymock4686]

Three videos in 5 days YES thanks Steve looks like Christmas has come early 👍 and as a fellow Scotsman that breakfast roll looked absolutely delicious especially with the cheeky tattie scone in a proper roll 😋

[@adkhome4746]

We had the pleasure of visiting Kirkwall and the Orkneys 2 years ago. Fortunately, there was no cruise ship in port, so we had the place pretty much to ourselves. Kirkwall was so lovely and St Magnus was incredible. Thank you for the walkaround town -- it brought back wonderful memories! I have to say, your weather was soooo much better than ours!

[@RobbieThistle]

Awwww Steve, yet again, another brilliant video, well edited, sound was great, ive been there before, yes, on a round the UK cruise, one of the best cruises I've done! Only disappointment was, you didn't go back to the bakery for your Cinnamon bun! 😂 thanks, 👌

[@RuthPettit-vy7pq]

What a lovely day to film . Kirkwall was looking at its best . Loved the light on the buildings … just beautiful

[@davidedwards5920]

Congratulations on your 200k Steve and very much deserved, enjoying all your videos. Thanks 👍

[@andrewjambo1]

Congrats on 200k subs, channel just gets better and better

[@lorettaray8317]

What a beautiful serene place. So clean.

[@dennismatthews6660]

A joy to walk the town with Steve Marsh.

[@-ewen]

When leaving tavern,s men were 'pressed' into service courtesy of the Bosun's Cudgel, the next morning they would wake onboard a ship supposedly having 'volunteered' with a large lump on their head. At the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 over half of the Royal Navy's 120,000men present had been 'pressed' into service.

[@shaneD7378]

Steve, you keep spoiling us with these weekday bonus videos I watch you and Scott more than I watch mainstream TV. I'm surprised the war of the scones spread that far away from Devon and Cornwall

[@josephfredbill]

Why watch mainstream tv - I dont and havent for years

[@shaneD7378]

@@josephfredbill I'm heading that way now myself it's all lies and rubbish

[@stevenweaver9753]

"the war of the scones spread that far away from Devon and Cornwall" that still going on! 😆

[@mikew6840]

The war of the scones even reached South Africa… well ok maybe amongst those of us with U.K. roots 😋

[@kateq7212]

It is really strange to see you explore the same places in Kirkwall that I visited 2 weeks before you. We even had our lunch in the same bistro! Another great video. Thanks Steve.

[@ukdavepianoman]

Had this on pause and it was 199K subs...come back later to watch it and Steve and Alicja have hit 200K subs. Congratulations - very well deserved. Really some of the very best quality content on YT. I'd love to visit Orkney especially St. Magnus Cathedral.

[@PaulMcGinnes1992]

Steve, your content really is getting better and better and better every time you upload. As much as I really enjoy your full length ones, the behind the scenes stuff is absolutely incredible. The amount of time and effort that you put into making content is unrivalled and there's no doubt that you have one of the best channels on KZbin and you're a fellow Scot too, which makes things even better! On a wee side note... I love that you interact with the local wildlife that you encounter! 😂 Keep up the great work, Sir and I am looking forward to the rest of this week's uploads and then more videos further down the line! ❤️

[@aiden3170]

It's so good to see you back in Orkney again, looking forward to tomorrows video

[@SamandSteve]

We had a week on Orkney (Stromness) earlier this year, and had a great time. Although we didn’t go for pub lunches etc, we did try a couple of evenings, but the places we tried were always fully booked with cruise liner passengers.

[@jill2046]

So lovely to see this video Steve. I was lucky enough to pass through Kirkwall on 4 Sept on my way to Tingwall to catch the ferry to Rousay where I stayed for nearly 3 weeks to visit a friend. I loved mooching around the town & visited the amazing cathedral. Brief visits back to the mainland from Rousay before travelling back to England on 23 Sept included Stromness, Birsay and Skaill - also nipped over to Egilsay. I'd love to go back and spend more time on the mainland & visit the other islands. If you've ever been (or plan to get to Rousay), check out the amazing 'Betty's Reading Room' just around the corner from the car park at Tingwall Ferry - it's a little single storey farm building converted in memory of Betty, who I think was a schoolteacher - always open and full of books to read, borrow, swap, take - such a wonderful idea and a space to hide away whilst waiting for your ferry. A local told me about it and even my friend didn't know it was there - thank you Ted ❤

[@angusmacdonald5300]

I appreciate the walk around Kirkwall. I live in USA now, but Orkney is definitely on my next visit.

[@danal.5133]

It's so wonderful walking "into the awakening" day, when nearly everybody isn't up yet. I love this calm moments and the view over the mirroring surface of the water was stunning. Just standing and enjoying, happy and satisfied. I don't know if you know, what your vids do to us. This joy of the little things and your attention to special light or a special atmosphere straight comes to us and in our hearts. Thanks. :) (Curious, what you both are doing, when the counter shows 200.000. ;) )

[@tacodias]

Iceland and Orkney? You’re spoiling us!

[@eileenmclean1274]

You totally deserve your 200,000 subscribers. All of your videos are just amazing. Keep up the good work ❤❤❤

[@vivellasmum]

OOH one of those 'top of bucket list' places! I SO hope you managed that longed for trip this time! Can't wait for the next 2 vids to find out! Your yearning has made me want to do it too! You could keep taking us back to the Orkney Isles (or Shetland) I'd never get bored. Congrats on the 22k Steve you so deserve it!

[@wendyshort5972]

Another good video Steve. Kirkwall looks a nice place. The cathedral was great Well done.

[@davidearl2038]

Great to see old Orkney again Steve, not been back since before the Covid, but really miss the place. I used to go every year from 1996. You passed by my old pal William Shearer`s the best store in Orkney, they sell just about anything in there and have a great Christmas shop set-up upstairs. Looking forward to watching more videos to see if there`s anything new up there.

[@paulharvey9149]

What a lovely town in the morning sunshine. It's on the bucket list 😉

[@MichaelKilby]

Lovely village. St Magnus Cathedral is fantastic. Blessed to be able to travel there.

[@meinradmachler8731]

Just noticed that you made it to 200 000 subscribers. Congrats! Let it be 300k soon!

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks for the lovely storybook look around Steve, much enjoyed that. FYI, a highlight for we pilots comes at 6:40, and as some pilots have come to understand, single-engine aircraft engines have an inherent feature for over-water flights called 'Automatic-Rough' designed to provide the pilot and passengers with prolonged 'Pucker-factor'

[@willymccann]

Great video Steve, on the impact of tourism, it's really a balancing act, as tourism can bring in money to the communities, but too much tourism and the local people can get fed up with it. Over the last few years in Europe there have been a number of protests by locals in cities in Spain, Italy, Norway and others about the impact of tourism, with the bigger cities being swamped by them. Think the issue here is cash is king, the governments want / need the money coming in so local sentiment takes second place, which makes it worst for them, be interesting to see how it all plans out And on that, I'd totally recommend a cruise in the Med, great way to see a few different cities / countries in a week

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I didn't get to see much of Kirkwall on my cruise, because we jumped on a bus to go see Scara Brae. I came on Regal Princess in August of last year. It was a great cruise! The weather was really nice too.

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Officially 200K as I watched this - congratulations! Love the video - such a lovely town.

[@debebreckenridge2500]

Just discovered your channel while traveling to Türkiye this week. You are a gem! Thank you for your practical travel practices and humor !

[@leeyoonteng4799]

It amazingly beautiful still intact all the building full of Scotland culture very relaxing I love this kind of places cleaning atmosphere is good and weather I love. I wish I am here one day. ❤

[@neohabilis7412]

your positivity is a bright spot in each day for me

[@brianmcclure6702]

Steve, stunning views of the harbor and around Kirkwall! Thank you.

[@margodoyle3557]

The last house I had before moving to the country had a lot of Ivy on the walls at the front of the house. Birds nested and sang their hearts out. The dawn chorus was wonderful. The first thing the new owners did was rip out the Ivy and concrete over my beautiful garden pulling out trees that were years old.

[@chillnophone2024]

😢 💙

[@barbarastevenson5490]

We was on a dreaded cruise back in July, I have to say Kirkwall was up there as one of our favourite stops. It must be a nightmare for all the locals to be invaded by the ships but for some of us it’s the only way to see these beautiful islands. Well done Steve for showing us around x

[@RichardParker-hc6dn]

Thanks Steve. It is so nice to watch something that is positive with a lot of information about where you go. Loved this video, thank you! 👍

[@Nabend1402]

Oooh, I've been on the Regal Princess. About three years ago. My favourite cruise I've done. Really nice people, nice atmosphere on bord, great food, lots of fun and games. Would definitely recommend Princess if you ever decide to do a cruise.

[@FranP93]

Yay! Congratulations for hitting 200K subscribers, you deserve it!.

[@Katt-v._.v]

My favourite channel on KZbin! Nearing 200k 🎉 congratulations Steve, well deserved

[@LynneFarr]

Orkney has always been on my bucket list. Finally going in Spring! Thanks for the tour.

[@martinputt6421]

Thanks for the tour around Kirkwall Steve, it looks like a lovely place. That ice cream and the soup looked really tasty.

[@elzabethmorgan8020]

Another awesome video! Thank you!

[@jameslever5406]

Well another brilliant video Steve👍👍👍 Keep up the good work!!!

[@ginnypeckham4022]

When we visited the Orkneys in our campervan back in June my friend who lives on Sanday thoughtfully sent me the numbers of cruise ship passengers visiting on each day so that we could arrange our sightseeing on (or off) Mainland accordingly. It worked brilliantly to avoid the crowds (7500 off 4 ships on one day!) although some of the amazing tombs were fully booked for days ahead for the ships. Like you we found the scenery and history stunning and Sanday is a completely magical island. Another great video, I dearly wish to be back in Orkney.