Ok, I think I've found my new favourite place - welcome to Easdale on the west coast of Scotland!

[@bagpie]

Nice video. I lived on the island for 10 years and my wife’s family had a house there for the 1970s until recently. One of the quarries is actually called ‘the swimming quarry’, the small quarry right next to the one you chose to swim in. It’s been used for swimming for generations as it has the safest sloped access, island kids use it all the time. Also, as it’s the smallest it heats up the quickest. The great storm was in 1881 by the way.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for the correction Stephen, and I can trust you as an islander yourself :) I went back with my girlfriend for her birthday a few days later and we swam in the swimming quarry and chatted with some locals there, was again an incredible experience :)

[@floridajeanp]

Was it fun living there?

[@kadriyecalskaner8514]

İsland very beatiful,,and different stons.

[@colinritchie1510]

Thank you Steve, for bringing this place to the millions of people who have never been there! I have been many times over the years when my family sailed the west coast, and the area is so beautiful. One time, when we had anchored in Puilladobhran which is a beautiful bay just "over the hill" from the Bridge Over The Atlantic at Clachan Seil, several of us walked to the bridge and sought afternoon tea at the Hotel there. When we arrived, it was apparent that there was a wedding reception on the go. As we turned away someone told us to come on in as the dinner was over and there was plenty room for some visitors. In we went, and as we sat ourselves down amongst the wedding guests a lady appeared from the kitchen and called out "Who's for tea?" and there was a show of hands. Then she called out "Who's for coffee?" and again there was a show of hands. After careful counting she declared "The teas have it!" and tea it was! Aye, it's a different life, and the people there are kind...it's no wonder that the western isles attract good folk. Thanks for your wonderful videos!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! I'm amazed how few Scots (me included) know/knew NOTHING about the place, it's an absolute gem!

[@magnuswalker7957]

Visited here in 1971 with my then girlfriend while staying in a cottage on "the mainland". We have now been married for 46 years yet still love our only visit to this unique location.

[@steve-marsh]

Congratulations Magnus and better-half!

[@TheChrisEMartin]

I remember going to Seil island from Oban. You cross to the island over a big arch bridge that is called 'The Bridge over the Atlantic' because there is a channel that is actually an arm of the ocean that passes underneath. Easdale is at the far end of Seil Island. I'd recommend climbing the hill close to the harbour .. from there the view is breathtaking up the whole length of the Firth of Lorn and across the steep cliffs of Mull. Magical place with magical atmosphere.

[@AlexWAviation]

Just wanted to say that you made an amazing tour of the island! I have personally been coming around 3 times a year with my family since 2007, staying in the ellenabeich tramway self catoring house. Every day we would go to the island and sit on the slate beaches skimming stones. I am very happy someone finally made a youtube video on it because it really is hidden away and so unknown (apart from the skimming championships) even by most scottish people !

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much, I had such a fun time there! And I noticed when researching it there weren't many videos on Easdale, so was very happy to bring it a bit more to attention, it's a wonderful, unique island (as you well know!) :)

[@DiveDiva2007]

A lovely island indeed. We’ve stayed on Seil many times, at the “Tin Church” when it was a b&b, and at a b&b by the bridge and cycled all over the island and also on Luing. The cattle on Luing are amazing. We went onto Easdle a couple of times and ate in the lovely restaurant- lovely fish - just what was caught that day so really fresh. Some really great hoildays - and we got some sunshine.

[@Trancemusiclab]

I’ve lived on Easdale for 18 months and it’s been a delight to watch your video and how much you enjoyed. Come back soon

[@1954alister]

What a fabulous place l had never heard of it. Truly we live in a beautiful country

[@steve-marsh]

Me neither Alister! We are very lucky to live in this great country!

[@MrBernie101]

Nice to see this part of Scotland again Steve. I actually scuba dived the quarry back in the 80's, and saw a lot of the equipment that was "drowned" and checking my logs, I find the depth we went to was 32m. The vis was just as good at the bottom as it was, and still is judging by your video, at the top. Thanx for resurrecting some pleasant memories. Barnacle Bern, SW Wales. 👍👍

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Barnacle Bern! Sounds amazing, although as you'll know from my video, too scary for me! Glad to bring back some memories :)

[@jt95124]

Terrified of deep water? My father used to say "Once it's over your head, what difference does it make how much deeper?"

[@deltanovember1672]

Just before he drowned.

[@dpvisser]

Stunningly beautiful place! And so peaceful...it's like heaven for those of us that live in an urban jungle! Need to put this place on my to-do list. Thanks for taking us along on this trip, Steve!!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Dirk! Heading back tomorrow with Alicja for her birthday :)

[@dpvisser]

I’m jealous!! But please do wish Alicja a very happy birthday from me :)

[@munnjean]

Steve ,, simply put you never fail when it comes to posting interesting and well made ( very well made ) videos. What a fascinating place ,, I seriously doubt that I'll see Scotland's shores this September ,, perhaps next year. Your video clips keeps this auld Scotsman up to date, great work pal ,, take care.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much mate! When you do get here you'll appreciate it all the more :) thanks so much for the support!

[@mstrdiver]

@@steve-marsh - Did you ever make an offer on the stone cottage @ 06:30 after you stated you wanted her?

[@Scudds42]

Hi Steve. I'm on Easdale, right now, swimming. All because of this video and it's magical.

[@philquadra]

Your excellent videos make me want to travel to Scotland. So many interesting and scenic places to visit!

[@jeanward7640]

Hi Steve, enjoyed “ our “ walk today . What a beautiful little island . Looking forward to our next trip🇨🇦💕

[@steve-marsh]

Haha thanks for coming along as always Jean :)

[@sageg4577]

Awesome vid. Thanks for taking us along. :)

[@brentanllewellyn3898]

Another pleasant experience. Thank you

[@williammcmillan9684]

great video, my mate brought me here in 1991 before he emigrated to new Zealand, going over in the ferry a lady was sitting beside me on the ferry with her cat and luggage, i offered to help her carrythem of the ferry, she said, its ok, that her daughter was coming to collect her,thinking by car, silly me, she was greeted by her daughter and a wheel barrrow. been back many times since, is now my grandson of 6, favourite destination in our camper, great place!!

[@colettelondon8434]

What a beautiful quaint place. Thanks for sharing

[@jessicabecause3717]

Thanks so much for this! I got a view of Easedale from a florence and the machine video and and have been enamored since then. This video validates everything I imagined. Id totally take that roofless hut over if I retire. Good irl footage of walking the village!

[@tonysutton6559]

The wheel barrows by the harbour belong to the islanders as there are no cars on the island and they use them to get their shopping from the boat to home. There was a fantastic little museum on the island when we last went, it's well worth a visit if it's open.

[@steve-marsh]

Loved all those wheel barrows! Now totally makes sense! Will try to check out the museum tomorrow when I take Alicja there :)

[@DaveyPalmer1]

Easdale's an amazing place Steve. Thanks for showing us around there. As per my comments a few weeks ago (and for the benefit of other people reading this), you can also go on a fast RIB whale watching trip out of the Isle of Seil with Seafari Adventures - that was a group of their passengers in the blue and yellow waterproofs at the top of the ramp when you got off the ferry on your return from Easdale. You can even ride through the Corryvreckan whirlpool on the RIB which is something special if the tide is right. I'll definitely go across to Easdale someday. You're a lucky guy Steve!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers for that Davey! Aye, I would have loved to get down to Corryvreckan, it looks like an incredible place! Next time for sure, and when Alicja is there with me :)

[@DaveyPalmer1]

@@steve-marsh look forward to seeing that 👍

[@DaveyPalmer1]

By the way Steve. You said in this video that Easdale was probably your new favourite island. I've just watched your Kerrera video again for about the 5th time (!!!) and it looks gorgeous. Better than Easdale or would you call it a tie?

[@GeoffMcMahon]

We live in Australia. My wife's ancestors...Esdale came from Britain somewhere in the mid 1800s....enjoyed your program😊

[@garycharlesworth1414]

Hi Steve, truly a beautiful little island, so peaceful and relaxing. Another great video from yourself, keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@hughjarse2909]

World stone skimming championship is held there and bridge over Atlantic 😎

[@sjedouglas]

Sorry to pull up an old video but that brought back some great memories. My friends and I went over in March 2022 and had an amazing time. They skimmed loads of stones whilst I wandered around photographing the island, the distant islands and the wonderful geology of the place. I'm not sure how I missed this video before but I'd often thought from watching your videos that you'd really enjoy the island and the unique ferry journey to get there.

[@alasdairvincent6248]

Loved this explore video. There is no more beautiful country than Scotland. The scenery is breathtaking. You get a feeling of peace and tranquillity at this location.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Alasdair! I had no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised :)

[@raykeogh1972]

People look at me daft when I say that, them knowing I have travelled a lot all over the world but I still try do one trip to Scotland a year. I know it sounds stupid being a Scouser but I think COVID has spoilt Scotland but also have to say its done the Scottish economy wonders.

[@mikeh.8155]

beautiful place and no cars -- I love it! Great camera work, thank you!

[@MarcGlen-Scott]

Thanks Steve! As always…great video content, banter and education thrown in. Safe travels

[@GalwayGirl1]

What beautiful places you always discover Steve. This one was really extraordinarily beautiful. This calm and the beautiful landscape, the turquoise water in the pools and the sound of the slate as you walked over it. Simply fantastic and a wonderful day for your discovery tour. I admire that you jumped into the water, I'm also terrified of deep water. It was a great pleasure to join your trip. Thanks a lot Steve. 👌👍

[@steve-marsh]

Aww thanks so much! Yessss I totally loved the sound of the slate too, I'm with you on that one :)

[@alisonlyons4691]

So nice this one showed up Steve. Was there this week, and l go very often as its handy for me. Its an artists paradise, l love to sit and draw/paint there. Great hill walks at Ellenabeich.Thanks for the trip......Alioban ❤

[@volvot5boy]

It’s a beautiful little place. We went out on a rib a few years ago with a company call Seafari from there out to the Corryvreckan👍 was a great day out.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I really want to do that one Mark!

[@leannemcdonald1348]

Loved the sound of the slate crunching as u stepped on it .. and that water omg beautiful im on ayrshire coast its nice but that was something else !

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Leanne, I'm totally with you on that! Loved the sound too :)

[@ROKINKO11]

It was my very first island visited in Scotland. And I loved it and went there again and again and ....Thank you Steve for the memories 😘

[@steve-marsh]

So glad you've had the chance to experience this awesome place Milena - what a great choice for first Scottish island :) I'm delighted to be able to bring back some happy memories!

[@visconz]

We watched your video from our home in New Zealand so when we found ourselves in Argyll we made a deliberate visit to Easdale today. Fascinating place! We are staying nearby, and having dinner in Ellenabeich tonight. Thanks for the recommendation! Keep up the great work. We love it!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers!

[@Belnahua]

I lived there for a few years. Hence my KZbin name :-) Loved the place and miss it.

[@christinehodge3608]

What a good video and lovely views,

[@steve-marsh]

Oh Christine that is a special place!

[@dalriadaskillen]

I went there on my holidays about three decades ago. It hasn’t changed.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I can believe that! These sleepy wee places don't change much at all! I'd love to spend a holiday there :)

[@CRISIS550166]

So glad I found your videos. This is the best yet. Would love to visit here one day

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for watching!

[@HeavyH2006]

just found your channel & subscribed. Indeed it is a wonderful place in Scotland! The Oyster Bar on the mainland is great. Also, another amazing gem is An Cala, the private gardens you can visit. It's next to the Easdale Primary school on the mainland before you arrive at Easdale. Possibly one of the most amazing gardens you will ever see.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for the info Howard! And even more for your support of my channel :)

[@TheMoonchester]

GREAT LITTLE PLACE VERY BRAVE TO JUMP IN ENJOY WATCHING UR VIDEOS

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much! Love that island!

[@suzettecalleja3122]

We used to say in the Air Force (U.S.). "No Guts No Glory". Well done on over coming your fears.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much Suzette! Once I'd overcome them, it was a lot of fun :)

[@andrewmarsden1970]

What a great place to escape to. Thanks for showing us Steve.

[@Michael-wr1yy]

That really made me smile watching you jump in it looked fab. Totally envious of the space you have up there just to breathe

[@johnkerr1953]

Hi Steve, l have thurly enjoyed your video, now just to let you know that I have been to this Island & have actually crossed over on the small boat & went into the cafe, but that was years & years ago, I'm very happy that you went to one of my favourite Islands.

[@roroger2402]

Another wonderful video Steve, looks a marvelous place. Thanks a lot.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh it really is, can't wait to go back for another swim!

[@roroger2402]

Was that a wetsuit you were wearing... The water looked great.

[@duncolm2249]

Great recommendation. We went today, got round before the weather closed in. Really enjoyed it. Didn't swim....

[@peem1244]

Hi Steve, hope you and Alicja are well. Beautiful place Easdale, and it so deserves to thrive. Quiet and peaceful, no traffic. Except for the mainlander causing a stooshie in the quarry. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. :)

[@delmiller4184]

Thanks for showing us around Steve. Great video!

[@tsr207]

What a wonderful video ! - the walk along past the houses at the start was well done - as always the conversation to camera was friendly and informative - thanks for the experience !

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much John, glad you enjoyed it!

[@fontybits]

Thank you so much!! I've been visiting Seil from Glasgow area for over 40 years - but never been over to Easdale. Will definitely be visiting it next time I go up there.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for watching :)

[@JUSTAV1S1TOR]

Nice hat! much respect for RNLI, phenomenal people. Thank you for another interesting video; enjoyed the cool shots and getting your point of view.

[@suebrown436]

Been over to Seil a couple of times, but not to Easdale. A little bit hairy going over that Atlantic Bridge! Thank you for a proper tour of the island - I've only seen film of the stone throwing championships.

[@robingray1302]

If you just heard a loud clang that was me chucking Easdale into my bucket (list) for future adventures !!! I did get as far as the mainland side of the wee ferry about 20 years ago but the horrendous rain practically trapped me in my van, very shortly after I suffered a puncture (maybe a bit of slate ?) but by parking up with the opposite side of the van into the wind I was nicely sheltered from the horizontal rain for a quick wheel change.........Fab stuff as always !!!

[@steve-marsh]

Oh Robin, been in that situation before too! But if you get a nice day, please make another visit :)

[@Shining_Whit]

Visited The Isle of Seil back end of 2003. Had the best Haddock and chips I've ever had at the Oyster Bar at Ellenabeich! Did a boat ride around the islands and saw Eagles, Seals and Deer on the shore. Also went through the Straights of Corryvreckan when it was thankfully quite tame, then had Tea & cake on the Boat in a little inlet on one of the Islands. Unforgettable memories, love the place!

[@steve-marsh]

That sounds absolutely wonderful! I hope to have a day like that on our return, for return we certainly will!

[@uncleambient]

Another great video Steve, thank you. I'd love to go there, so tranquil.

[@steve-marsh]

I liked it so much we're going back tomorrow :)

[@myrabenson1603]

What a lovely place to visit an ideal get away place plenty of broken down property Ripe for conversion lol.😉 nice tour you done and brilliant a tea shop 👌 important that 👌

[@shannahenk1655]

A beautiful place! Especially in the sunshine.

[@baloobear7838]

Love it Steve. Seems a fascinating place to spend a day. You really find some unusual places to visit.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha yes, can't believe I didn't know about this place!

[@edr.cars1]

Once again, a fabulous video of yet another place I love so much

[@johnosborne8386]

Holidayed on Easdale many times in the 90's very remote and peaceful place back then, a good close community and very friendly people .

[@arronblack67]

Agree with one of the comments below, what an absolutely beautiful country we have! Some find again mate lucky man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@steve-marsh]

Cheer Arron! So true!

[@harrybond9282]

AWSOME TRIP i AM IN UK FROM 1984 AND NEVER KNEW ANY OF THESE REMORE PLACES. I LOVED IT YOUR VIDEO, LOCATION QUITE PEACEFULLY.

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Harry! Must confess I hadn't heard of Easdale either!

[@jenhanlon3840]

One of my absolute favourite books is Island: Diary of a year on Easdale. I’ve never been so this has just made me realise I need to. Thanks for a lovely video

[@steve-marsh]

Wow thanks for the info Jen!

[@michaelketley876]

I have a copy of that book, purchased on Easdale in 1991. A beautiful place, and some of the biggest blackberries I have ever seen, but very difficult to reach those berries.

[@jenhanlon3840]

It a beautiful book…can see why now

[@lisalaine4478]

Grew up in Glasgow tenements, Steve, so very familiar with this type of slate - but we never gave them much thought, except when using the frequent refrain, "The ba's on the slates!" Your beautiful videos make me homesick!

[@steve-marsh]

Nice Frank :) And I hope the homesickness never clears - it's a good thing :)

[@alancarlyon3928]

Gosh you get around Steve, and part of Scotland ave not seen - till now! Cheers!

[@steve-marsh]

Oh you've put it back at the front of my mind for another visit!

[@crawfordg]

Hi Steve The closest we got to the small island a number of years ago was Easdale itself. We were there for a few hours in the Spring and it rained constantly. The Island itself is certainly stunning. Regards Crawford

[@steve-marsh]

Oh Crawford, glad to take you back on a sunny day! :)

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

SAD REALLY. So sad yet so beautiful. Thank you

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Easdale is stunning. I went on a bus trip from Oban and unfortunately had time wasted at a tourist shop the bus trip obviously gets paid to stop at. The rest of the village is stunning and there is a micro brewery, whale watching trips etc. I didn't have time to visit these places but I will one day.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I hate it when they stop at those places!

[@NymphetamineGirl777]

For anyone else planning a visit, the 418 bus goes from Oban. The timetables in bus stops were pretty much universally incorrect but the times online were correct.

[@Killiecrankie1314]

Smashing video! Great place. Keep them coming Steve. Thanks.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks John! 👍

[@adrianburn7178]

Thanks for the video. I can only imagine what it would be like on a bleak winter's day.

[@steve-marsh]

So true Adrian!

[@erikakakakaperry]

Looks beautiful!! I want one of those cottages PRONTO! Great video!

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks :) Those wee cottages are a dream!

[@Hugh2007]

Your videos are simply brilliant!! My wife and I have been kept busy all week watching your videos! subscribers/fans from Singapore 😃.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks you so much John and wife! :) to think I have subscribers in Singapore is wonderful! Thanks, your support is super-appreciated!

[@nicolosilvani1161]

I visited the island in 2019 and loved it. Will definitely visit again. The restaurant served some great food too

[@marjoleincrevels9120]

We have been there a couple ofyears ago The collor of the water i wil never forget ice blue Such a lovely little island Thanks for showing me This gr marjolein

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks for making the trip back with me :)

[@jmccallion2394]

God help you, Steve, when Alijcia sees this vid! Never fool a woman with fools gold v. bad for the health! I like that you always thank the ferry/airline cabin crew when you leave, sadly one of the things that society seems to have forgotten!!!

[@paulhendry4619]

hats off tae ye for goin for a dip..beautiful island..

[@steve-marsh]

The things I do for KZbin Paul!

[@Charlienmeg]

The guy running up the ramp with his shopping creased me up for seem reason. Then I realised, maybe he's the postie and he's running to catch the ferry back. Either way, legs of steel! Excellent video as always 👍

[@steve-marsh]

Haha yes it was a funny wee moment, always keep the camera rolling eh?! :)

[@Wrtp.]

Beautiful looking place Easdale.cheers.🍺

[@steve-marsh]

It really is!

[@paulread7883]

Absolutely love the island and it's people fantastic place we stayed a week 4yrs ago in the house you passed that's for sale

[@simonwhitlock9189]

What a magnificent place and that quarry all to yourself to swim in what a wonderful day out, stay safe and well my friend.

[@steve-marsh]

Simon it was a real treat, taking Alicja there for a swim tomorrow! :)

[@simonwhitlock9189]

@@steve-marsh I am sure she will enjoy it and it will be very romantic if you have the whole pool to yourselves.

[@hanspronk2749]

What a great island Steve. We were there in 2019 and it was breathtaking although we did not have a swim.

[@steve-marsh]

So glad you've been there Hans!

[@happyscot1]

Hi Steve, that large pool @5.26 beside the slate quarry is where they hold a big slate skimming competition. Guys try and skim, the slate from one side of the pool to the other side where tere is a slate wall. I saw a great wee docu on BBC about it.

[@steve-marsh]

Great info, thanks! I'll look it up :)

[@julianhalstead7883]

Superb video. Been there many times but not walked right to the other side as you did.

[@steve-marsh]

Great place eh! Thanks Julian

[@t-dawg5813]

Awesome! I would be terrified of swimming in that quarry too!

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I had to be very brave :)

[@swoodhall]

Looks like a fantastic island to visit. Thanks for making the vid.

[@billnict1]

Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing it with us! Cheers!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers Bill!

[@Hundredakerwood439]

Easedale of course was used in the filming of the excellent film " Ring of bright water " and a few years ago we stayed on holiday in the crofters cottage nearby used as Gavin Maxwell's home. Also close by is the only bridge to span the Atlantic officially ( for the tourists)

[@c23mac82]

This look absolutely idyllic, would love a trip up there

[@wylde780]

I have watched about 20 or 30 videos today and I'm loving all of them. I'm pretty sure you'd enjoy another similar channel but with a Canadian guy "Foresty Forest". Thank you for taking the time to show us Scotland.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha no way! I love Simon's channel! :) Thanks so much for watching Rob!

[@jeanetteberesford5028]

Enjoyed that Steve thanks for posting x

[@steve-marsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Jeanette!

[@scottie2636]

Your videos are the absolute best. I'm a person who was born in Fife....Kirkaldy actually. I currently live in the US but wish I could go back tae Bonnie Scotland tae live. Family ties make that impossible, but I do so miss it. Love your videos. They make me miss it all the more.

[@steve-marsh]

Wow, thank you David the Fifer! :)

[@colinp2238]

I cannot ignore your videos eveytime one is reccomended. Although I am not the envious type, my heart sinks because now I am 68 years old and disabled, my days of hiking are over, but in my younger days............ The island looks like a beautiful place to camp but I suspect it can be very windy.

[@fontybits]

I know how you feel - I'm now 70. There was time in my 20's when I was surrounded by beautiful girls - but I managed to escape before any could land a punch! 🤣

[@gablake]

Thanks for that! The family and I are moving to Scotland in a few weeks, I look forward to watching your content to get familiar with my new country!

[@steve-marsh]

Wishing you all the best with the big move Graham and Family! Probably see you around this wee country sometime :)

[@lindsayrussell2546]

Welcome!

[@whiskeycook3323]

Thanks for the visit to a beautiful island

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks Marie :)

[@johnsmith-tn8rn]

3yrs too late but love the hat returned by ferry boat guy. JK, Charleston, SC

[@janetturner7489]

The bird laughing at you Steve was an oystercatcher! I have to say rather you than me in that water, I have a fear of deep water too. It looked like a great trip, also for me down memory lane😄.

[@mstrdiver]

Don't worry about swimming in deep water. You only use the top three feet of it anyway. Mstrdiver - US Army - 1973 to 1995

[@steve-marsh]

So glad to bring back a memory Janet! Wonderful place and going to take Alicja there tomorrow for her birthday :)

[@steve-marsh]

Haha nice way to think of it :)

[@janetturner7489]

@@steve-marsh happy birthday Alicja! Have a great day!

[@mikeswift6713]

Sorry for the long post but I love your Scotland videos. I have loved Scotland ever since a pal who trained as a gardener at Edinburgh Botanical Gardens decided I should learn to drive on a 2,000 mile trip round Scotland in 1969 which included a drive over the Pass of the Cattle and back, no coast road out of Applecross then. I visited Edinburgh once with my wife but it wasn’t until we discovered Sheerings Bay and Coast and Country Hotels in 2014 that the love affair developed to an obsession. In the years since we have visited Scotland at least once a year and sometimes twice for 10 midweek breaks, Kirkheaton, Yorkshire is close enough to make it a reasonably short trip. We should have visited Portpatrick for a second time on March 30th last year but we all know what happened. I’m afraid as a Sassenach in 2016 I beat you to visiting Seil while staying in Oban, we didn’t visit Easdale but had a walk round Seil, we loved the way to call for the ferry and as we arrived when the schools were ending got a wonderful photo not of the School Bus but the School Boat taking the children to the island. Loved the A82 video, we know it well, perhaps you could do an A9 one which we know much better having stayed in Pitlochry twice and Strathpeffer. Mike Swift

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much for your message Mike! Really enjoyed reading that! I have a bit of catching up to do to get to your level of Scottish knowledge, but it's a fun journey :) All the best!

[@leestravels7079]

another great video and this place is now on my places I need to visit in Scotland!

[@steve-marsh]

I'm surprised I'd never even heard of it - some great places to explore close to home eh?!

[@StooFras-TheFiresofHell.]

Didn't Princess Diana's mother live on Seil Island on and off. I love the West Coast of Scotland we used to visit that neck of the woods regularly,that and Campbeltown,Tarbert,Lochgilphead and Oban,have crossed the Atlantic bridge many a time,beautiful countryside,sadly as my wife had to give up the car for health reasons we can no longer do the travelling we used to do,I miss these times so much.😞