The Romans Were Always Just Ahead

[@RG-5834]

Have to say Eddy, I really enjoyed this video, one of your best. It has everything, rich and interesting history, some great comedy, good music and overall, a very intriguing walk. The Antonine wall has to be one of the great military monuments in Scotland, and I had no idea that it was around 37 miles in length, very impressive. Take care, and best regards, Rob.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks Rob. It's a World Heritage site, and it's hardly surprising. What an awesome construction. Take care.

[@robertwright4651]

Thanks Ed some well presented history very interesting until the next time cheers

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thank you. It's a lovely area of Scotland.

[@andym2869]

Another fantastic video,I really enjoy these types of video's which are both entertaining & educational in the same breath..keep em coming Eddy I for one really appreciate them & look forward to your next adventure 😁

[@EdExploresScotland]

I say 'Many thanks' in response to a lot of these comments. It's like a stock answer. But I always mean it. Thank you.

[@MultiDrew83]

There should definitely be a cull on seagulls! A Seacull...

[@neilmckay8649]

A very enjoyable video, Eddy. Poignant observation re the shop that was for sale. A lovely walking history lesson. Thank you.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Cheers Neil. 👍

[@andyboyle3536]

great Ed love the song.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thank you.

[@mojogaucho]

The music, the views, another great video Ed. Sorry but I did chuckle when you said it was a hot day of 24 degrees. Around these parts a hot day is about 34 and up. I thought for a second that you were going to get photobombed at the 12 minute mark, but no. Keep up the good work both musically and videowise. All the best!

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. The amount of sweat I lose even at modest temperatures means anything above 25 degrees scares the living daylights out of me. Take care.

[@britishempireno1fan851]

Really enjoy your videos keep up the good work mate ☺️

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks.

[@Saracowie]

Great video... 👍🏻

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks 👍

[@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs]

I knew I saw you as I was driving doon tae Kilsyth one day, your walk gives you away Ed

[@EdExploresScotland]

Not sure if you were the bus driver that tooted, but all the best Duncan.

[@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs]

@@EdExploresScotland I was the a white van man lol

[@andyp9040]

Ive been to barhill and croyhill many times- i live in cumbernauld. Croyhill fort does have quite well defined walls within showing the structure of the buildings. There is quite a dramatic quarry on one side- with massive drops down! It is a truly stunning view of the campsies!

[@EdExploresScotland]

I must be honest and say I didn't wander around Croy Hill as much as I should have done. I imagine you could probably spend a whole day exploring just that area. I shall return.

[@andyp9040]

@@EdExploresScotland if youre up in the area let me know and il get you a pint. I live a mile away!👍

[@Urbexy]

Brilliant video as always Eddy. It's always interesting learning about the Romans in Scotland. The Antonine frontier went on for quite some distance beyond the wall. There was a causeway that crossed the Clyde near Dumbarton Rock to Bishopton. There was a large scale fort there and roads heading towards Greenock where they built Lurg Fort, and right down to Ayrshire. Regarding seaguls... I think it should me an offence to feed them. That might keep their numbers in check. Once again, great video and hope you're well :-)

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. I didn't know about the causeway across the Clyde. I learn something every day. Take care.

[@stevenqueen9389]

Another great video, i see you've made it into this week's Alloa Advertiser :)

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. I saw that. The Alloa Advertiser's made a good job of putting the story across.

[@voicezful]

A classic rendition of the non single fish and chip shop, I can just picture her still seething to this day. One thing I notice is the trend in takeaway shops where there is an extra charge to have your selection hot. A hot pie carries VAT surcharge and an extra 10p for a bag meaning your £1.40 pie now costs £1.78 (plus heating charges, which vary).

[@EdExploresScotland]

Having hot food hot is clearly something else. Maybe just a matter of time before fish and chip shops offer an uncooked version, hand over a fishing-rod, and point you towards a river.

[@HighlandHikers]

It’s incredible to think about what must have gone into building such a structure back then, considering this was only a small part of their empire.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Absolutely. I imagine it was a good few hundred years further on before we even considered hot bathing and central heating.

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

Great video again. We did that walk last year, starting and finishing at Auchinstarry. I've been meaning to go back for a photograph of the head, which wasn't there back then.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. For a while I wasn't sure if I'd missed the head. I had a vague notion that it was by Croy Hill, but it was down the other side. Take care.

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

@@EdExploresScotland Yes, just up the hill from the canal, I understand. Perfect for an evening jaunt with the camera.

[@EdExploresScotland]

Absolutely.

[@nablicman]

Fascinating video as usual the antonine wall particularly facinates me. Now how about Baynes doing segull pie for your expeditions🤣 Oh yeh love that track definitely my favourite its got an early 80s punk feel excellent stuff gonna have a go at that one myself.😁

[@EdExploresScotland]

Thanks. All the best.

[@davidalexandercollins4292]

Great video Eddy what's the song at the end called its brilliant?

[@EdExploresScotland]

Many thanks. I think it was just a bit of music I made up for the video, and not a full song. If I were to give it a name it would probably be, 'Raise Your Arms' or something.