An Island, A Castle, A Boat Tour, A Hike, A Waterfall, A Flat Pitch, A Sunset & Two Happy Campers!

[@johnericneil2455]

Big ups to Alicja picking up someone else's rubbish. And another superb video. Thanks. 👍

[@mstrdiver]

Steve - the small steps that Alicja observed @ 11:51 was by design. Attackers using the stairs would presumably not have much knowledge about the castle interior and possible defenses so they would most likely wear armor or chain mail and would have to move much slower to feel their way into an area. Should they move too quickly, they'd more than likely fall leaving themselves open to attack, plus adding in the dark interiors and circular stairs - all 'nasty' defensive elements.

[@167curly]

I frequently pick up drink cans when I am walking.

[@dlittlester]

@@167curly I do as well. The nerve of some people!

[@167curly]

Sadly there are people who just don't care that they pollute their environment. Though they make sure that they aren't caught in the act!

[@SLOC1992]

f yeah grand act. new scott manson is out today too woohoo lol

[@barball3955]

What a lovely 'simple' video, no drama just two very relatable lovely people sharing there thoughts in dramatic scenery. One of the best Steve Marsh (and Alicja) videos i have watched. THANK YOU.

[@DavidPeacock1972]

This is why Steve's channel is something I look forward to every Saturday, and sometimes Tuesday.

[@mstrdiver]

Highly concur!

[@alisterruddick9645]

I'll have to try that some day

[@justthetruth1]

Their

[@mstrdiver]

I can see a need for still using the van for trips like these so Alicja could have her extra socks stashed somewhere handy.

[@holdthelight11]

I love how Alicja is always up for anything!

[@kenmalUTUBE]

Me too - she reminds me of my wife. Sets the task (often against my better judgement), makes me do it and I never regret it

[@alw5080]

Nice to see my home town featured. The island is just called Castle Island. The big one is called St Serfs. There are actually two airfields nearby. One to the west of Kinross is the site of the former RAF Balado and used by light aircraft. The other is Portmoak Airfield the home of the Scottish Gliding Centre on the other side of the Loch beside Scotlandwell. (If you are interested in a look round I would be happy to show you). For a coffee you can't beat Unorthodox Roasters just at the Mercat Cross. We also have the Loch Leven Brewery Tap Room a short walk to the north of the town centre - a good selection of excellent beers brewed on site.

[@steve-marsh]

Hey thanks so much!

[@thealbagalavanter9986]

Hi Steve Hi Alicja I'm ashamed to say this I live around 15 miles from Kinross and embarrassingly I've never been to the island of Loch Leven

[@stewartjmurray]

I grew up in Kinross and have been out the islands a few times, some on the official trip some not so official!

[@thealbagalavanter9986]

@@stewartjmurray how was it?

[@stewartjmurray]

@@thealbagalavanter9986 it’s worth a trip. I’ve taken the boat out there a few times when I was younger. Also kayaked out to Castle island and St Surfs. Back in 2010 the loch froze over and I was able to walk to the castle, that was an awesome experience!

[@brucefournier2391]

The heather, bracken, canyon, crags, waterfall , haze of a light fog and morning skylights, Scotland, breathe it all in, be still my heart. Thanks, you two.

[@noahcount7132]

The Marsh sense of humor and the Swoboda sense of humor are delightfully complementary to one another, adding an element of enjoyment and fun to the viewing experience. Well done, both of you! 👍👍 The riot of dewy trailside cobwebs in the morning was a sight to see.

[@margaretjackson8774]

Steve Marsh ….Love that video beautiful scenery ,snippets of history in the company of my two favourite u tubers .Thank you ,love from Margaret ..Australia ❤

[@jonathanmarkbotterell1926]

To me, this was a beautiful vlog. Stunning scenery and a great narrative. That castle was amazing and the weather was perfect. Good to see the pair of you out and about. All the best 😎☯️🌱

[@rodwallace6237]

A grand day out.

[@mstrdiver]

That was a cute shuttle boat they used for the castle trips.

[@evening2005]

I really enjoy your videos every Saturday, but I truly believe that this is one of your very best. Congratulations...

[@Del-Lebo]

What an awesome location for a wee adventure! Beautiful and FUN!!! Super video.

[@stevenweaver9753]

Another Great video. Was in Dunfermline over the weekend. Today I was doing a job in a nursing home and one of the residents asked me if I could turn the TV on for them. The aerial was not working. But it was a smart TV. So I put on You Tube, your Channel Steve. (Outer Hebrides). The older man said please keep this on, and you should have seen his big smile on his face. Now other residents are all watching your videos. Really look forward to your videos. Thank you again Steve. 😄

[@johnmitchell1614]

Good man!

[@mr.timjohnston546]

OK Im at the end of this vid and I now know I want to live with the two of you... just great stuff... all the best to you both cheers from Pictou Nova Scotia

[@lauraautry6992]

This is one of my favorite videos from the history of the island to the beautiful hike to the waterfall ❤. I always enjoy Alicija and her humor 😂 you both together make great videos 🤗🤗

[@kattraxx1]

I have an affinity for your great country of Scotland. My dad was stationed in Aberdeen during the war years and he told me so many stories that I always wanted to see it for myself but it's never happened and probably never will at this point. So, I'm living vicariously through your amazing videos. You say there's no view? I think the views are amazing being a flatlander prairie girl from Saskatchewan, Canada. Thank you!

[@mindorjohansen3621]

My wife and I follow you on your trips. GoPro is a must for good filming. Very good quality and beautiful places, especially when you were in Norway :-) We like your hikes in places we never get to see otherwise. You are pleasant to listen to and we learn a lot by being with you on your trips. We subscribe of course. Recommended! Love from Norway south west of the Atlantic Road.

[@pedrapgwilym1341]

Your videos are unique. Your take on life is unique and so is Alicijia's. Superb as always!

[@zweispurmopped]

5 helicopters could be RAF flight training, something like that. What a place fro a late summer outing! Absolutely stunning! 😍

[@kieranokeeffe1363]

You two are just great and a lovely couple

[@alex-w7q]

...and so say all of us!

[@kenmalUTUBE]

The last shots in this video are amazing - the walk past the glistening cobwebs - the ENCHANTED HEATHER! (OK - I know it wasn't heather ... but I just liked that word combination). Very ethereal ... or should I say ... heathereal...

[@nomdeplume2724]

Hi Steve Thank you both for such a beautiful video. See you out there sometime ❤❤😍

[@londonphotographer]

YOU are a Super Star, no two ways about it. The calmness in your travel. Amazing. Amazing to slow things down and truly appreciate all that we take for granted. An absolute inspiration x

[@m.j.222]

Alicia is wonderful!

[@terrondt]

I just Happen to catch your channel and got hooked on it. Both of you are a peach. Much support from Bristol, Connecticut, 🇺🇸 USA

[@comdot987]

Considering you like "Chippies". So many times I have been thinking to mention the Old Blackfriars Pub in Aberdeen. I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and have visited and toured Scotland many times. Every time we end up in Aberdeen, we make it a point to have Fish and Chips at the Old Blackfriars Pub at 52 Castle Street. They serve possibly the largest and tastiest portions of fish and chips. I can HIGHLY recommend them!!!!! Make sure you bring Alicja with you (they serve beer :-) ) Thanks for your very enjoyable videos.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

I live right next to the river Leven...the one that flows out of Loch Lomond. The existence of multiple Leven's in Scotland has always befuddled me.

[@susangauci3278]

Beautiful scenery , beautiful sunset , lovely island and castle and two beautiful people. What more do you want? Thank you both that was amazing.Regards from Malta xxx❤❤

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

I have Scottish ancestry through my maternal grandfather so I love seeing parts of Scotland. I also have Irish ancestry through my paternal great grandmother. I also enjoyed your trip to Ireland. The stairs leading to Mary Queen of Scots chamber were wicked. I wonder how many ladies tripped on their long skirts and fell to terrible injury or death. That is an awful thought. Excellent video. I really enjoyed it

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Saturday night and I get to see both your smiling faces as you bring yet another glorious video of the beauty of Scotland,loved the castle and you had the best bedroom to be found anywhere, till next time stay safe and well, cheers from Oz.

[@tombillotto6335]

Sort of two episodes in one - the island/loch, then the wonderful hiking/camping spot. Love it and, as always, you two are a treat.

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

This was truly a fantastic podcast. From the quick boatride to the castle. I got quite emotional when I found out Mary Qyeen of Scots had been imprisoned in that building. My great-grandfather was born in Edinburgh our clan is Grant and my married name is Eveleigh which hails from Cornwall. Scotland is beautiful

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

What a lovely local vacation. Pretty much a perfect 24 hour getaway. Thanks for showing us how cool it is right in your backyard. Cheers, and ATB!

[@richardkaberry8790]

Some of the shots on this were truly magical. Thanks you two!

[@ukdavepianoman]

Another wonderful video. Love the cheeky banter between Steve and Alicja. The scenery is stunning. Just the right amount of information.

[@LauraDawes-zh6hz]

@@ukdavepianoman Cheeky Banter..so funny..Laura from NH USA..

[@beverlyzimmermann5868]

Great Saturday morning with Steve and nice to have Alicia along❤🖐🇺🇸

[@kathrynmcintosh2726]

Good evening watching from Perth Western Australia 🌏🦘🏖️

[@oliviasorensen4143]

😱. G'day from Bunbury Kathryn

[@Geoscot]

I am lucky to live a couple of miles from Glendale, I usually cycle up or down that path. Monday, I am flying Edinburgh to Perth, looking forward to a bit of sun.

[@fatwombat1]

G’day from Geelong in Victoria

[@mstrdiver]

@@oliviasorensen4143- and from Stafford, Virginia, just a wee throw across the Pond. Beannaich Dia na h-Albannaich anns a ’Ghàidhlig! ~~ Seas gu cinnteach

[@Thisthat654]

Remember Steve; stay on the path and keep off the Moors, beware the full moon. Lol It would be eerie to watch an American Werewolf in London on a tablet in a tent on the Moors. 😱 .

[@anneberg-qs6ki]

My husband & I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. Watching from New Zealand😊. Having retired we have been binge watching some days. A great way to see other countries. Anything involving ferries, trains and planes is a favorite with us both❤😊.

[@KathleenMoore-fr5fm]

A harrowing footpath, big kudos to you my friends 🎉

[@de-nz4jp]

'Is that the boat coming' every 10 mins was so darn funny... having space to yourself on the planet is a beautiful luxury we love to possess, especially while vloging, but so often when we do randomly encounter others along the path, the potential for an interesting exchange is always welcome... this was a really great video, the quick wit elevated it without a doubt.. but hows that Mary eh, locked away...NZ🕊

[@hubertvancalenbergh9022]

Princess Alicja looks gorgeous in her Jurassic Park attire!

[@Urnieburns70]

Love you guys.... Good evening from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺

[@johnholloway4539]

your 2s relationship is something special. don't mess it up.

[@AnnClark-g3t]

That faintly disappointed voice "Built in 1540 - quite modern, then" made me laugh. Camping is brilliant and I appreciated the "site clear" check on leaving.

[@sandiandgregh]

“No it’s not strenuous. It’s not.” Note to self. There’s the post-migraine walk we all imagine, a gentle meander, listening to birdsong and admired sweeping views. And then there is Alicja’s 😂

[@MrGeoffreoso]

Bril as usual Steve and Misses. "Braver man than I Gungerdin"

[@johnsmuth5062]

Awesome viewing here in Queensland Australia

[@becsterbrisbane6275]

Another one here!

[@johnsmuth5062]

@@becsterbrisbane6275 every Saturday night aye!!

[@TheDriftdog]

Definitely interested in going to Lochleven Castle with the kids, the boat ride & island just makes it extra adventurous

[@Mike_A_]

Beautiful country! Hello from America!

[@vetworker]

43 minutes of sheer enjoyment. Stunning landscapes and history. I really need to get up to Scotland and explore more of this beautiful country. 🙂👍🙂

[@jim_dubhglas]

Alicja had me laughing on this one with the comment about famous people who visited that island: "Steve Marsh, KZbin" and "I had a alcohol related migraine, but I'm fine now" - LOL!!! You guys are great fun!

[@dominicmonaghan9887]

That's the most naturally beautiful walk you have done in Scotland so far.

[@BobG127]

This is probably my favorite video, yet. Between the tour and history of the castle and its island, followed up with the beauty of Glen Vale and some nice shots of Kinross, great job. With many other creators' videos, I find myself quitting after a few minutes (especially if presented with a long ad break). Your videos, Steve, keep me interested until the end (and I make a point of watching the ads before and after). This is one worth more than a single viewing. Thanks again for your efforts -- and Alicja's contributions. They always contribute to getting my weekends off to a great start.

[@maddievids6533]

Hi Steve and Alicja Enjoyed your video Thank you for sharing 😊

[@grapesodatravels]

What a smashing day. That view! Always good to spot a native Scottish Penguin too!

[@martinb8337]

I thought this was a really really good one. The closeout was sublime.

[@mstrdiver]

The camera shat @ 40:20 reminded me of a long day some time ago that I spent in Glencoe. Just absolutely stunning photography and scenery. Thank you both so much.

[@t.robinson4774]

Ah Stevie, you’ve gone and picked a gem before the cold weather sets in. Loch Leven! Love you two together. So often you’re a solo adventurer, it’s nice to see another side. Take her to a spa next- a little reciprocation does wonders eh?

[@AlexMacDonald-tv3bb]

Another wee surprise location video to watch whilst having breakfast. Fabulous .... thank you both ......

[@neamckinney1227]

Watching your videos are all so relaxing. Thank you so much.

[@makiwa]

Awesome view at 30 minutes! Really nice trek.... And that Island with the Castle was cool! Thanks. And what a Morning - Glorious!

[@makiwa]

Here's your Camp.... www.google.com/maps/search/Glen+Vale/@56.2376057,-3.310859,299m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

[@dominicskelton3031]

Ooh, three quarters of an hour of the cute one, what a treat. And he's brought Alicja too. 😀

[@johnrubber1144]

A lovely part of Scotland that I was unaware of. Thanks for showing us.

[@brendamchale2683]

Thankyou! Used to live down the road, and that walk up Glenvale was one of my regular walks - I don’t remember it being quite so hilly, I must have been fitter then! Lovely video.

[@globaltraveller]

Watching this in the warm sunshine in Bergamo on a cheeky 2 night trip inspired by your video from about a year ago. Worth the delayed Ryanair flight from Edinburgh last night 😅 A great place and great recommendations from you Steve. Thanks as always!

[@charlesjames799]

What a lovely video, I really enjoyed the historical content and the location is superb. Lochleven castle steeped in history. I always felt sorry for Mary Queen of Scots just shows, you can’t trust even your cousins.

[@Sarand69]

Steve the sheep ganging up on you both wasn't a ambush it was a RAMbush😂😂😂😂😂

[@septemberblueuk]

😂

[@JLGadgetguy26]

Or a "lambush" 🙄😉

[@martincannon1078]

@@JLGadgetguy26 Or a Whambush. Oh we're getting silly, stop! 😛

[@marcusskidmore7290]

for flocks sake.

[@susanvaughan4210]

These are so Baa..ad!

[@Gis1958]

Best KZbin channel EVER!

[@Tatia146]

The big house on the banks of loch Leven is Kinross House. Now available to rent for weddings etc. but when the Montgomery’s owned it we were very fortunate to be invited for tea. The view from there to the island is amazing!

[@Ian-Steele]

Lovely video of your trip to Loch Leven. The airstrip that you mentioned was used as a glider base by Edinburgh University in the 1970s when I was last there and it still is the Scottish Gliding Centre. The island on which the castle sits is simply called Castle Island according to OS maps.

[@steve-marsh]

Now that would make sense! :)

[@mattnav273]

Great video (adds another trip to my bucket list) safe to say ill be attempting this castle trip next year Thanks again guys for showing us viewers stuff like this that like yourself have driven past 100s of times and never thought to explore the area 😁

[@JohnnysCafe_]

Todays video is most enjoyable, the castle tour is very interesting, beautiful scenery and all in all a lovely day.

[@robertduncansolway5490]

Born in Methilhill in 1952. Never actually got to Loch Leven although I fished in the river Leven in the town of Leven around 1966. So many thanks for the trip. Now exiled in Essex.

[@juub]

I like these local “what’s on your doorstep” type videos. 😊

[@keithsbitsandpieces]

I could have stayed in that tent just watching the world wake up 😊

[@JasonKunda]

We were there the week before you on the 13th as we traveled to Pitlochry. Watching this was like being on the boat and at the Castle all over again. The process to get to the island and back was exactly like our experience. We could not get over how the great hall was reduced to a nearly foot high bump in the grass. Thanks so much for a great video!

[@paulharvey9149]

D'you know, despite having been in Kinross many times, I've never been there either, so thanks for this one, guys - it looks absolutely delightful! I think it's called "Castle Island," by the way. I can't think why - can you?? The wee chute that is common in castles is probably the latrine - think about it....! Kinross House used to be open to the public, but I've a feeling it's now private. Have you been Lochore Meadows Country Park at all - just north of Lochgelly? I'd recommend it if not - and be sure to take your kayak... the loch has only been there for the last 40 or so years; and it's islands are actually fragments of an old railway embankment (West Fife Mineral Railway, which continued to Kelty and then to the south of Loch Fitty, before curving back into the west of Dunfermline, joining the closed Stirling - Dunfermline line). There's everything from watersports of all kinds, to ancient woodland there - as well as a rather nice cafe and visitor centre. Glen Vale has a car park? That's a new one on me. Also, I've walked along the big path you went up to see if there was a view many times - blissfully unaware of the wee valley with the waterfall alongside! It was do-able from Glenrothes back in my teens, when I often camped in the Lomonds with friends - though we usually went somewhere around the then new car park at Craigmead, on the Leslie - Falkland Road. There used to be a tall, slender pillar of rock attached to the rock above your campsite that at some stage became fissured so that it formed two rocks, one on top of the other. From the distance it looked vaguely like a standing figure and, what with local tales of witchcraft and all that, 'she' became known as 'Carlin Maggie'. Unfortunately, the 'head' fell off about 40 years ago, and it looks like the 'body' part has now gone too; so maybe she got parole after serving 400 years or something, who knows?!! You're also not terribly far from "The Bunnet Stane," which is a huge, mushroom-like rock formation right at the foot of one of the steeper paths up West Lomond - which you also access from that road your car was parked on - just a wee bit further on towards Gateside.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh Lochgelly noted! Especially if it's a good place for the kayak! Cheers!

[@GordonDonaldson-v1c]

There is another stone pillar called Carlin Maggie on the north side of Benarty.

[@elspethhenderson9191]

Love your videos. Nothing flash or fancy always what us ordinary people can do. Long may you continue to do these utterly delightful videos. Brilliant! And you even look really tired sometimes !!

[@arokh72]

I do look forward to my Saturday evenings, here in my little town in New South Wales, Australia, to virtually join yourself, Steve, and Alicja, on your adventures. You have inspired me, and whilst not quite as game as yourself, I'm working on getting myself a little fitter to hit up the Bridge Climb over Sydney Harbour Bridge, and a lovely little walk from the Spit Bridge, to Manly, about 10km, also in Sydney, this coming Nov. A little treat from my 52nd birthday.

[@steve-marsh]

Happy Birthday when it comes :)

[@AScottishOdyssey]

I love Loch Leven and Lockleven Castle.

[@steve-marsh]

I’d only ever seen it from afar! It was great to get a wee bit closer :)

[@AScottishOdyssey]

@@steve-marsh I managed to visit it last year. I'm glad that the two of you enjoyed yourselves.

[@danal.5133]

So thankful for this video. You brighten our days with your good mood and your courage to do things we wouldn't. I now reach places in my heart I could never reach for myself. Thanks.

[@ashishkulkarni9783]

Glen Vale looks stunning 😯 it could very well be Isla Nublar with that kind of landscape 🦖

[@gwtaylor8468]

Nice video Steve! Your video took the wife and myself right back to the 70s/80s when we were in our teens/twenties. We used to camp on that very spot where you pitched. Many happy memories of days out hiking around the Lomond hills. The rock formation above the site is known as Knox's Pulpit. Though its doubtful that Knox ever visited the site, it's believed that the local Presbyterians of the time used to gather there as the lie of the land on the opposite side of the stream from your camping spot forms a natural amphitheatre. The rock itself used to be much larger and had a ledge with a small cave behind it which you could easily climb too, however I believe there was a rockfall some years ago and they removed that portion of the rockface making it inaccessible for safety reasons. We stay in the North of Glenrothes and the Lomond hills was a hikers paradise right on our doorstep. Lots of interesting spots to visit around those hills. The West Lomond, which you camped under, is the highest and well worth climbing for the views, but it is also the most remote to reach, let alone strenous to climb! The East Lomond, better known as Falkland Hill, is not quite as high and a much easier climb, particularly if you drive up to the Radio mast / car park & picnic spot on its eastern slope. From there the summit is a short easy stroll and the views are equally as good. Loved watching your trek to and from your camping spot carrying all your worldly goods. That is a fair old trek with everything in a rucksack, let alone carrying it all by hand! 😁

[@andrewgalt3964]

Another very enjoyable video truly a hidden gem like yourself have only ever by passed Kinross

[@jeanrobinson705]

Your good lady is sounding more Scots by the minute! It's nice when she can come out with you on your adventures!

[@DerekWaters-v8d]

Love 99% of your stuff Steve,especially Scotland What about going to the ,Borders,so much there.Great place,so much to investigate. It is a great place ,really. Hope you do. Also an island of sky starts with R ,( sorry ,old mind but beautiful, interstellar island. Do both please

[@rabh6746]

Its hard to beat Scotland when we get the weather, awesome video Steve👍The end of September is like winter, good old Scotland😆I have also passed Loch Leven many times and never stopped, need to put that right😉

[@robbojax2025]

The sunset reminded my some years ago I watched the sunset form the top of Normans Law in Fife. The view was along the Tay into Perth. Quite stunning. Great video today

[@johnallan4826]

Lohore meadows country park. And home of rock-ore music festival. Nice walk round the lake

[@MichaelJ_]

The views are just beautiful. Amazing landscape. Thanks for sharing. Hope I can come back to Scotland soon.

[@tommyc6964]

Steve, this was amazing! I had no idea that beautiful “canyon” existed!

[@colinnicol9447]

I’m like you Steve, passed it many a time. When I was a young apprentice plumber working in Edinburgh I had an old Morris 1000 and before the motorway was built I drove through it between Arbroath and Edinburgh. I remember it had one of the largest car auction sites in Europe at the time.

[@MrFlyingscot75]

Thanks!

[@steve-marsh]

Cheers mate!!!!!

[@colinwalker9700]

Great video been to the island as well and walk round loch leven save that for another video it is a great walk 🤓👍

[@VelvetCrone]

ah... I miss the long slow summer sunsets and sunrises in the UK. Here the sun sets and rises so quickly it feels a bit rude, or a bit startling. Thanks for the ride along!

[@richardstreet7518]

Outstanding scenary...

[@maryearll3359]

I so enjoyed watching this. Thank you both.❤

[@HarryBrown-n5g]

Wow that castle was well built those stairs are awesome you can just picture yourself there cool video very interesting Steve

[@PlanesTrainsEverything]

Great video mate. I've seen Loch Leven on maps so many times, and never had an opportunity to explore it.

[@steve-marsh]

Same! Always great to find a tent pitch like this!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Really interesting! It’s so interesting to see something this old and imagine what life would have been like then. Fascinating 😊

[@curtbonnell4308]

Your voice when you said I don't want to be in the slop basin, so funny.

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

Gorgeous! Like you, I live near here and have had so many questions to ask about this beautiful place. Thank you for exploring it and for answering my questions!! Love you two 🎉❤