SCOTLAND'S Route 66 - Gimmick or Genuine Contender? Join me on a drive round the Kintyre Coast...

Launched just last year (2021), the Kintyre 66 is Scotland's newest driving route. That being said, the roads have been there forever, so is this a worthwhile addition to Scotland's increasing number of packaged-up camper van routes, or is it just a marketing gimmick with little substance? Join me on a trip round the Kintyre Coast over a couple of days in July 2022.
Disclaimer: This is NOT a comprehensive guide, just my impressions of the route over a limited period of time.
Maps courtesy of Google Maps
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
(Driving music from Roy Edwin Williams and American Legion)
(End credits music: 'Barefoot' by Slowfly)
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[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

It made me so home sick! Sitting in my office here in Drouin, Victoria Australia, all I can do is to visualise a happy childhood, which is long gone now. Talk about being "Transported". I wish I can go home now. 63 years has gone so soon. Alba gu Bragh!

[@paris5551000]

Ha. Angus I’m up the road in Mirboo and feel Scotland pulling me over…and the weather looks like Queensland 🙄

[@steve-marsh]

So glad to take you back there :)

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

@@paris5551000 Katrina yo are not wrong. I was walking through the car park at Woolies yesterday, and the rain reminded me so much of Inverness. It was that steady down pour that is hard to describe. No doubt you know how water proof a DRIZ A Bone is. When walking up the hill from Inverness Station a few years ago when I was home, the steady rain was just like we had yesterday. As I walked past the Castle on Castle Street Inverness, I could feel the cold water seeping though m DRIZ A BONE and my Leather Hat, and they were well seasoned with a cure before I left Australia. But och lass; it was good to be home!

[@paris5551000]

@@WhoDaresWins-B20 ha ha. That made me laugh 😂. I’m going to see what ticket prices are. I need to go!

[@jackwatsonepic626]

I went to kilmory for my holidays 25 years ago and the weather was beautiful , what good memories ; I didn't realise that campbeltown was so close to Ireland ; Or it doesn't look that far ; on camera 🤳

[@jkjobies]

I just saw this video a year later and it is such a beautiful video. My mum ( RIP) used to tell me that as a Wren she was based in Campbeltown during WW2. She learned that the war had ended at Machrihanish! I have always wanted to do that trip to remember her. So I really enjoyed this KZbin! Thank you so much Steve!

[@kelleywoods5244]

I'm having a giggle here, because I have looked over to the Mull of Kintyre from Northern Ireland (Giants Causeway) and said "I can't believe that's Scotland " 🤣🤣 Glad you took us there, because no bloody way we'd be attempting that road! Thanks for another wonderful adventure.

[@caspianofnarnia]

Same. So that’s what we look like from over there.

[@kelleywoods5244]

@@caspianofnarnia we were visiting from New Zealand 😊 My husband was born in Belfast and immigrated with his family in 1969.

[@caspianofnarnia]

@@kelleywoods5244 I grew up there, but I live in Nashville now. These Irish get everywhere. 😂

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cool! I'm gonna head over to the other side next week - wish me a clear view!

[@kelleywoods5244]

@@steve-marsh if you're going to the Giants Causeway, ask a local where to park because the carpark fees are outrageous now. I'm sure the weather will be lovely, if it's not then just head to Bushmills lols 😆

[@cathjollphotography]

Another great video. I remember when I was a little girl living in Northern Ireland my Dad pointing out Scotland to us from one of the beaches there. I was fascinated that another country could be so close lol.

[@richardharibo]

My favourite KZbinr back doing an amazing trip. Thanks Steve you're a legend and keep entertaining us all.

[@steve-marsh]

Richard, thanks so much again! :)

[@michaelbushell4356]

Kintyre is a beautiful part of the world. As a whisky fan, I always go to Campbeltown. Did you notice the beautiful Victorian villas round about? A sign that in the 19th Century, Campbeltown was the richest burgh in Scotland. You can still see shells of closed distilleries that shut a hundred years ago -even Tesco is built on part of one. And of course a lot of us know that the greatest distillery of them all, Springbank is in the wee town. You parked outside the cinema which is the oldest in Scotland. We tend to stay in Tarbert is it’s a great place to do Islay from, go up to Oban and come in or go via Arran. When we go to Campbeltown we go down the east coast of Kintyre as the drive is so spectacular travelling south. You need a trip to Arran!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Michael! Wish I'd had more time in Campbeltown!

[@doriskovalcik442]

I enjoyed the trip so very much. Beaches, ferry rides, scenery, a beautiful old graveyard, a castle, towns, I think you covered it all. Thanks for taking us along.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Doris!

[@stephentyley2786]

Shame you had to rush on and off Ghiga. I took my bike there - one of the most attractive small islands I have ever seen. Full of wild flowers and tiny sandy bays.

[@willallen7757]

Smiles in the sunshine and tears in the rain Still take me back to where my memories remain Flickering embers grow higher and higher As they carry me back to the Mull of Kintyre

[@mstrdiver]

Magically beautiful... Thanks so much for the share. Stay safe and healthy.

[@argyllmac333]

"That wee Liverpudlian singer from Wings" 🤣

[@saintuk70]

I lived in Campbeltown for a few years, still returning when I can. (Last was just in June). The drive is fantastic but does it really need a label to attract people? I'm always wary when we create another "Route" as in some instances the roads are just not suitable. For those that wish to visit Kintyre, please do. I love sitting on Westport beach and watching the sun and looking out to Islay (another place I've lived), Jura, and Gigha. Btw Gigha is pronounced Gee'ah. ;)

[@alancumming6407]

We used to holiday in Campbeltown/ Kintyre in the late 60's and we used to start the long journey on the Erskine ferry. As a wee boy the whole journey seemed to last for ever. Lovely area though and quiet. I agree with you about all this "route" creation. If anyone wants to go, just go! It's not difficult.

[@steve-marsh]

Totally agree with you!

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

@@alancumming6407 I still have a bottle of Whisky distilled (uisge beatha) at Campbelltown. That Distillery is long gone now but a wee dram ever now and again; and you know you are alive. I am a committee member of the Ardbeg Distillery and entitled to a free dram every time I go back. My problem is being so far away. I have hidden my 17 Year old bottle of Ardbeg away which I will flush doon ma throat when I am about to breath my last. I have a could of sons in law who periodically carry out a search for my whisky.

[@ruthsmith2447]

so agree, its ruined so many places AND the welcome many get as the locals are fed up to the back teeth with the inconsiderates that leave disgusting waste everywhere

[@janicetaylor2025]

Thanks Steve for showing us another wonderful spot in Scotland. I'm not sure how people have the courage to drive some of those roads. Brent informed me while we were watching this, that Campbellton is New Brunswick, Canada (our home province) was named after Campbeltown in the Mull of Kintyre. Obviously NB spells it differently but this was something I did not know. Many settlers from Kintyre came to the northern NB area when they emigrated to Canada. I guess Brent has a few ancestors from Kintyre, (probably why he knows this, It's like living with Wikipedia! 🙄). We learn so much about the different areas of Scotland from your videos! Keep 'em coming!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks guys! I have an idea to visit some towns named after/twinned with Scottish towns - so much potential :)

[@janicetaylor2025]

@@steve-marsh excellent, pretty much all of Canada then! Lol

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Steve, you’re so lucky having such beauty virtually on your doorstep. I have to travel several hours to visit those amazing places. I fell in love with Scotland when I finally visited The Highlands and a couple of Hebridean Islands, more visits planned to enjoy Scotland.

[@damienlafferty7555]

We all live on an island why do you think covid was so bad

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

@@damienlafferty7555 interesting comment though I’m not sure it has much to do with my comment to Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for the comment, I need stuff like this to stop me taking Scotland for granted :)

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

@@steve-marsh I can’t imagine you taking Scotland for granted for one minute. You’re proud of your beautiful country and you like to share it. I look forward to watching your videos each time I see a notification

[@alistairbaird3711]

I love that there's hardly any other cars! I did this drive over 40 yrs ago... hasn't changed much!

[@bettycollins3960]

I journeyed up on the night train to Fort William for a long weekend trip many years ago and hired a car to get me around the area. One of the surprises that struck me was how smooth and unblemished the roads were! It was a joy to drive around. I have Scottish and Irish blood in my DNA and love all things Celtic and Gaelic. Loving this roaming video and it's bringing back so many wonderful memories. Thank you ❤

[@myrabenson1603]

Sitting with my aged mother watching your video she enjoying it the music goes well with journey my 2nd time watching this x

[@steve-marsh]

Please pass on my regards to your mother!

[@myrabenson1603]

@@steve-marsh thank you 😊

[@KF-no4sn]

1, Dunaverty rock 2. The Keil Hotel - Old Art Deco Hotel -Nice video- thanks...Awww The Wee Toon

[@HaakonHestness]

I have really been enjoying your videos. My only comment for this particular one is to show where you are on the map more often. Keep up the good work 😊

[@lukehoneythunder]

Hello and Greetings from Newcastle upon Tyne. I am addicted to watching your video's . . . that's it, that's my message.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers Luke, that’s what I like to hear 😊

[@mikeswift6713]

Another great video, thanks for feeding my Scotland withdrawal symptoms. We stayed in Rothesay in September 2015 and took the Rhubodach - Colintaive ferry to the mainland, hardly turned the engine off before restarting it, such a short crossing. We drove north to pick up the A83 down through Inverary, a place we drove through many times and a welcome toilet stop, down to Campbeltown. After a coffee break very close to the place you ate at in your previous video we took the east coast road back to the A83 and Rothesay. As part of our dozen or so visits to Scotland over the last decade or so we did a lot of miles and saw some magnificent scenery. Checking the route for this post I didn’t realised how far we drove that day, so we almost did the route 66 before it was famous, as I did the North Coast 500 learning to drive in Scotland in 1969 before that was also famous. Thanks again, keep up the great videos.

[@steve-marsh]

Superb Mike, thanks for sharing! Aye, you were doing all these roads long before the marketers got involved :)

[@arronblack67]

Totally agree Steve that part of the country, if you have the weather is absolutely beautiful ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!

[@steve-marsh]

Aye I chased the weather for this one mate :)

[@dthomp06]

This Route 66 far outshines the US one! I have to make sure it’s on our list for our next visit to our homeland.

[@steve-marsh]

It really was a great wee trip :)

[@walterfillingham]

Living in Inverness I am blessed to live within so many places and roads to drive and explore, but it’s just so busy here with tourists such as the NC500 and to be honest Kintyre 66 (K66) actually looks like a dream to escape the crowds and explore an area of Scotland I know little about. Though I would take my time and take a good few days to properly explore and relax

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, it's a bit crazy up there in summer eh!?

[@andrew5200]

Am glad I did the NC500 out of season and before it became too well known.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

@@andrew5200 I did it at least twice before it existed. If it did exist the Kyle Ferry was still running, the last time I did it there was a brand-new bridge there and a lot of the villages were by-passed! It was mostly single track road when I did it, the last time was not so good with most little places by-passed!

[@jackbrown2325]

Lets hope this place doesnt go the same way , was a time when i loved Skye and the NW . Its been ruined .

[@WhoDaresWins-B20]

Walter, I was privileged to be born at Inverness, and enjoyed my life until the father decided to go to Australia.. They say, you can take the boy out of Scotland, but you can NEVER take Scotland out of the boy.

[@mikegapper8485]

Once again Steve,many thanks for allowing me to come with you on your tour of Kintyre,Keep em coming laddie .

[@2gray2care]

We did the Kintyre Peninsula in 2018, and found it to be amazing. Sadly you missed the Springbank Distillery, fantastic tasting room, and tour! Also, there were some caves after Campbeltown, on the way to the Mull lighthouse. Good for you for hiking all the way down to the lighthouse- and I agree, the road is scary. We saw the Linda McCartney memory garden as well. I loved Skipness Castle when we visited, we were the only ones there, and the views were stunning. Tarbert was lovely, but we drove on up to Inveraray, and had a fantastic lunch at the George Hotel, then toured the Castle of the Duke of Argyll, at Inveraray. Your drive, views, and observations were spot on. I would do this drive again, absolutely.

[@r.khannaberry246]

Im loving the videos on your channel! The scenery in this one was spectacular! Thank you for making them and posting them!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@scottydoggymama]

Such a fantastic video brings tears to my eyes. Need to get home again soon

[@danielmorrow6165]

You’ve chosen an excellent sound track for this video! I’m new to your channel but thoroughly enjoy it thus far!

[@beckydoherty6276]

Loved this one! Great views, and great laughs! Thank you so much for making these videos, love them!

[@steve-marsh]

You're so welcome Becky! :)

[@davguvnor66]

Did that route last summer, the seafood shack at Skipness was amazing, seafood platter and cold beer to takeaway and stopped overnight at a pull in by the Loch. Stunning

[@steve-marsh]

Sounds fantastic!

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Another journey around a great part of the world and those views made it even better, thanks for taking me along I enjoyed every minute. Stay safe and cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Simon! :)

[@wayneeschbank2895]

Loved the trip as normal with you in your part of the world. look forward to seeing your videos every time you post Keep up the great work.

[@steve-marsh]

Really appreciate it Wayne!

[@caroldave4037]

Many years ago we stopped campletown few motorcyclist ...but didnt really explore ...cheers steve for inspiration to do it proper i always watch you on tv with google maps on my phone ...👌👌👌👌

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much, hope you get that way again soon and get weather like I did!

[@websurfer5772]

Linda McCartney memorial garden on Route 66, no less! I'm gettin' my kicks. 27:00 - Dude, you need Wellies. Thanks for this video. My ancestors are from Kintyre.

[@ZL54JK8]

That was a real treat. Beautiful scenery, and so informative. Much appreciated!

[@steve-marsh]

Really welcome! Thanks :)

[@derekbright5473]

Cracking Video Steve the scenery in our country is truly breathtaking.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Derek!

[@BarneyLeith]

As always, another great video. And thank you for doing all the heroic uphill walking to get good views for us to enjoy!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Barney! Tougher than I expected that walk! :D

[@trevorford8332]

Love your journeys around England, especially around the smaller islands you visit, so better watching from the comfort of my own home, and cheaper too. 😊

[@richardthomson203]

We travelled that route over thirty years ago, I would agree the 'East' road is narrow twisty with passing places, not easy. No Gormley statue in those days, apparently it's at Saddell Bay near the castle. Many moons ago as a Custody Officer we used to go to the part time Sheriff Court in Campbeltown, a long way from the Central Belt in a four cell secure vehicle ! Years ago there was a ferry service to Ireland from Campbeltown, it didn't seem to last very long, perhaps not financially viable. Gigha island is pronounced Geeha and is well worth a visit to see Achamore Gardens and lovely beaches. The Kintyre Peninsula is beautiful, wether it'll become popular as 'a route', I would say probably doubtful. I wonder if the Dutch barge coffee and restaurant is still in Tarbet ? Thanks Steve for another great film !👏

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Richard! Especially for correcting ANOTHER mispronunciation :D

[@lindahart6049]

Another cracking video! Thanks for taking us along ❤️

[@steve-marsh]

You're more than welcome Linda! :)

[@al6773]

Fantastic video again Steve. Thank you for taking us with you 👍

[@steve-marsh]

And to you for coming along!

[@raydavies7328]

That video is quite brilliant, next best thing to being there! I see the Mull of Kintyre very often but from Norn Iron and every time I see it I think exactly as you said ...can't believe that Scotland and a part of Scotland that I have never visited. Maybe some day!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Ray! Will be over to see it from the other side very soon :)

[@stasekszejko5318]

Thanks a lot Steve. Covered a bit of everything. A lovely tour including dash cam scenes etc. Much appreciated. Keep it up. Always looking forward to your next trip 👌👍😇

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Stasek!

[@frankangel9430]

Thanks for taking us along Steve. Love from Galicia.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! :)

[@Kathschannel]

I like the music clips you play on your videos. Really pleasant to listen too.

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Another great video Steve. I have watched quite a few of your video's and thought it was about time i subscribed to your channel. So here i am.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Tim! That wee tap of the subscribe button helps so much, really appreciate it, have a great weekend!

[@carollackhansingh2732]

Steve i have looked at so many of your exciting and wonderful videos with yourself and Alicia boy are they ever intriguing and sometimes scary! Most of all i truly admire your honesty and simplicity in every occasion you both face with such positivity and determination! You are so sweet about it when somtimes there is no breakfast place around or comfortable places to lay your head for the night. You and Alicia truly give us your best of Scotland and it’s amazing beauty. Not only the beauty of this wondrous place but also the beauty that lies in your hearts ♥️ ❤

[@steve-marsh]

Carol that's the sweetest comment ever, thank you SO much from both of us!

[@55rimshot]

Another really enjoyable tour of lovely Scotland. We could do with someone like yourself making scenic and informative videos of Wales.

[@steve-marsh]

Ahhh Wales is so high on the list - but want to do that one when Alicja can come too!

[@mollynoel1861]

Absolutely stunning!! Thank you!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Molly! :)

[@peonycottageboutique4154]

Another lovely drive! Thanks for taking us along and doing the driving. That road does look very challenging in parts especially as a Canadian who is a public transit user on her UK adventures. It appears we have the same motto "Always go the the castle". :)

[@steve-marsh]

I guess you could get public transport for most of this route, oh that would be a good challenge :)

[@Cal1gula666]

Funny how the locals always drive twice as fast. And was funnier whe you said the cats were friendly and it replied: "no, no!"

[@roseogrady8785]

Very enjoyable.. Thank You Steve.

[@lindabruce355]

Aw Steve, your vid to Campbeltown was fab. My late husband and his uncle lived there for years. It was so good to "do the drive" again and has left me in a state but it was still great to see it again. Keep up the good work Steve. You nail it every time

[@steve-marsh]

Thank you so much Linda!

[@katesterly547]

What a lovely drive. That's the part I love the most, the journey! And even ferry rides and castles, almost a lighthouse. Thank you once again for the work you do to make these videos for our amusement. Say hi to Alicja for me. Hope you're enjoying your Montrose Place. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Kate! Love travelling, but also great to come 'home' to Montrose :) All the best to you!

[@t-dawg5813]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@steve-marsh]

And to you mate :)

[@bmaspen95]

Hi Steve as always great content and video quality with the usual interesting facts thrown in, been to the area once before but missed half of the interesting things you manage. Thanks again safe travels.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Brian!

[@GreyGhost.]

Always love your stuff Steve .... your bar is set very high. Cheers from Cornwall.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Paul!

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

Another fantastic video Steve beautiful views. Hope you are both well

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Robbie!

[@Wrtp.]

Cheers for another great video Steve stunning scenery.ps the music just fits ure videos.🍺🍺👍

[@matts-occvids24]

Another great vid, thanks Steve. Tarbert brought back happy memories of the couple of times I went there including when I did the Cal Mac Island Hop 16 (an interesting journey, check it out if you've not seen it) as foot passenger and enjoyed a pleasurable few days on Islay. Keep up the good work sir.

[@steve-marsh]

I'd love to do that! Cheers Matt!

[@colin.d]

I occasionally had to travel these roads back in the 80's when I was fixing the TV signal for these communities, and remember Tarbert and Campbeltown in particular. They don't appear to have changed much since then except perhaps more RV's on the roads now.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye spot on Colin! :)

[@Kellymca]

I recommended the kintyre 66 to you a couple of months ago, so glad you done it! We married in Tayinloan, just up from the Gigha ferry 3 years ago. Glad you enjoyed it! The white building in Southend just past Columbus’ footprint was an old hotel (Khiel hotel) It’s been bought and sold a few times, has remained desolate for a number of years. Was popular with teenagers when I was in school. The building just down the hill from it was an all girls school for many years, it went on fire and has been empty ever since.

[@steve-marsh]

Best tip ever Kelly :) Thanks!!!

[@TXMEDRGR]

That would be a wonderful drive for folks with only a few days to make the trip. Thanks for taking a look and sharing your adventure.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for joining me!

[@morganjamieson5920]

Another brilliant video, loved seeing the old roads. :)

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Morgan! Cheers!

[@robbojax2025]

Once again a fun tour and lots of nice scenery.

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@henkdeblouw4169]

Thank you for a fantastic video. It brings back memories of our two week stay at a self-catering cottage in Achnashelloch in 2014. We did the same route then, only in clockwise direction. Glad to see that the 'End of public road' sign is replaced in the mean time. At the point we were there, it was all scratched up and witth stickers saying 'YES' or 'NO' for independent Scotland. Keep up the good work Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Henk!

[@peterscandlyn]

Another mind blowing of the wonderful scenery you vlog up for us Steve. Beaches, towns, churchyards ...just so much. Best bit, but, was that you managed to avoid mentioning Pratley....

[@steve-marsh]

Haha cheers Peter! :)

[@cherry-vz5kx]

Great video once again Steve.You are a great ambassador for Scotland.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Cherry!

[@sandrader2889]

Wow beautiful roadtrip, while you watched the road we all could watch the gorgeous villages and views. It made me dream about how it would be living along the coast up there ...... would not stop looking at the skies and the sea and ...... Still dreaming, thank you for another great video

[@Strength-in-Union]

Another good video, Steve. Thank you for taking the time to visit the Chinook Disaster Memorial. A terrible day. And the only time I have seen you with you hat removed. That's appreciated. 👍🏻

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for that! Appreciated :)

[@Bo88y22]

Come on now Steve……. The Isle of Gee ga. It is pronounced ghee a. (Gigha). Gigha is very interesting as it had a falling population until the community bought out the island in early the 2000s. Now the island is thriving with more people living there. More tourist attractions and its own electricity supply.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, I'll never be an expert especially with pronunciation!

[@robertofraser101]

@@steve-marsh 😊

[@michaelcharters5727]

been there done that run. Had a tour of the lighthouse. Saddle Beach where that song was played. Stayed for a week in a caravan site West coast Thanks for taking us back to the Mull of Kintyre. Memorial of the fallen.

[@thestreakpodcast]

Excellent video Steve. Huge Wings fan here!

[@vertical_perspectives_with_S_H]

Excellent as always Steve, enjoyed that 😃

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!

[@exileinderby51]

Great video Steve, it's a part of the world that I never went to even though I lived near Ayr for a couple of years. Hope you both are settling in to your new home

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! It was a long drive home but feels like home already :)

[@suebrown436]

Thanks again for bringing back some wonderful memories Steve! It must be 20 years since hubby and I were on holiday on the Kintyre peninsula: we stayed at Kilberry which is further northwest from the road you took, but stopped at Tarbert en route for a pub meal. We spent a day visiting Gigha - went round some gardens there. Watched the Lochranza ferry leave Claonaig when we were going back up the east coast, but missed Skipness Castle which looked amazing on your video - as did the lovely view of Tarbert at the end.

[@steve-marsh]

Glad it's a corner of Scotland you know well Sue! A great place to get away from everything!

[@whiskeycook3323]

What a lovely video! Enjoyed the ride along. Love Scotland

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@BTR9091]

Great video Steve. Planning a trip to Campbeltown and Islay next year. Very useful!

[@IanDocherty335]

My father was from Campbeltown and I still have an aunt who lives there. Thanks for the reminder of all the places I visited when we used to go up for a fortnight on our summer holidays (50/60 years ago) all the way from Bedfordshire when I was a young lad. When you were in Saddel are you sure it wasn’t the castle you were looking for, and the small beach there is I believe where the Campbeltown Pipe Band played whilst accompanying some Liverpudlian chap on a number one smash hit record…..his name escapes me for the moment……….Thanks again🤔😂👍

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Great road trip! I really enjoyed this tour and I agree the views are amazing!

[@MrFlava1982]

16:27 there was a foot passenger only ferry service from Campbeltown to Ballycastle run by Kintyre Express that has sadly ended this year due to wildly high fuel costs.

[@andrew5200]

Thanks for another lovely video of one of the areas I haven’t traveled to yet.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Andrew!

[@davidgray2075]

Another wonderful film!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much David!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

great joy.Thank you

[@happysporran]

Thanks Steve, that brought back happy memories of a 1968 summer family holiday in Bellochantuy. A caravan on the beech and a sea kayak...perfect.

[@steve-marsh]

Awesome :) Thanks

[@shelleygibbons1065]

Love this . Now know why my Campbell forefathers and Macdonald loved this area and then settled in novascotia

[@johnallan4826]

Thank you Steve, another enjoyable road trip seeing places I could never go to, ah the freedom of a van, shame time limited, looking forward to the next one

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers John, aye the van lets me escape at the last minute to wherever the good weather sends me :)

[@judym5822]

Fabulous Steve, thank you for sharing. Xx

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Judy!

[@LynneFarr]

Another fantastic road trip. Skipness castle was icing on the cake. Thanks!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Lynne! I was happy to finally find something on the east coast after getting lost :D

[@waltercobra1566]

Awesome trip. Great little towns and the vistas are beautiful. Looks like a great place to live. Would love to live in Scotland. Thanks. Walter

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Walter!

[@LauraMcLaughlin.]

Iv been to Macrahanish in 1970 & stayed there. There was a wee ferry from Cushendall to Campbelltown it held 12 cars !! Iv never been as SICK 🤮. our hotel overlooked the sea & I had to close the curtains. We had hired a car & I couldn’t travel for 2 days - on our way to Inverness. When I recovered we had a lovely holiday - only to find when we came home I was expecting our first & only lovely daughter (who became an opera singer & lives in London ). - no wonder I was soooo sick. 😀

[@stanmiggins]

Don't get out much these days Steve so really enjoy watching your videos and sharing your travels.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Stan, all the best to you mate!

[@dazzlingdaz187]

Damn Steve, thats another one I have to put on the bucket list. Looks gorgeous, particularly with the views on the days that you did it, and to me the roads don't look too bad, but then I'm used to single track roads in Devon with high hedgerows! All the best and look forward to the next one 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Scary driving indeed! :) Thanks Daz!

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Just a lovely, relaxing journey. Thankyou.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Heather!

[@heathertruskinger6214]

@@steve-marsh actually, although I have never visited Scotland....at my wedding ( back in the 80's) ,I chose to honour my late father, buy having a piper at my wedding (in Australia). I walked down the aisle to "Mull of Kintyre", and out again, with my husband to "Marie's Wedding ". So after 40 years it was lovely to see the Mull

[@garypeacock5919]

Great video, just done the same thing 3 weeks ago, you've given us a few ideas for when we go back again.

[@johnkerr1953]

Thanks very much for your video, l found it very interesting, - with great views all round , l say well done Steve.

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers John!

[@billathighwoods4289]

Steve, I'm a new subscriber, simply great you and the lass

[@carolaspinall1562]

Your channel has the best destressing affect, better than any potion, poison, or analytical person. Love Scotland, can't travel there anymore, it's like being on holiday in my own living room.😍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Carol and all the best to you!

[@keithwhite1478]

Fantastic Steve. Mull of Kintyre is where I used to love exploring in the 70's the drive down the A83 was spectacular in those days before the road was straightend out. Love seeing the Gigha ferry again and the villages down to Machrihanish (where I played Golf) Brought back lovely memories for me.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Keith!

[@davidfalconer5111]

Great Video Steve, never been to Campbeltown, its on my list. You must be knackered going to see that lighthouse especially the climb.

[@steve-marsh]

Aye, it was even worse than it looked! :D

[@stepheng1690]

Great video again Steve & although not mega exciting there was still plenty of great wee things to visit.... Still my favourite drive was around Arran several years ago which is slightly shorter but with much much more to explore! The northern tip of Lochranza was my favourite with stunning walks & views & the best secluded cold water spring & pool to dive into 👍

[@steve-marsh]

I really need to do this mate!