A Fantastic Walking Loop Right In The Heart of Inverness Featuring Ness Islands and The Caley Canal
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Inverness is underrated. Well, it WAS by us. Not anymore. Join us on the morning after the night before for a refreshing walk sandwiched between one of the best breakfasts we've ever had and a hearty pub lunch. Will we feel any better by the end of it? Only one way to find out, enjoy the video...
Filmed on Thursday 7th April 2024
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18:10 That's a place known as 'Ship Space' - closed since the death of the owner (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ShipSpace). The four-funnel ship is a 1:10 scale model of the Titanic.
I'm guessing it's 1:100 scale model?
@@colinmacdonald5732 The Titanic was about 270 meters long, which would put a 1:100 model at 2,7 meters. The one in the video looks a "wee" bit longer than that. 😉
@@colinmacdonald5732 Titanic was 269 metres long (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic). The model at Ship Space is definitely more than 2.69 metres long!
Used to be a Titanic museum thing on the Beauly road. You could see a big sign for it from the main road.
Weekends are hard for me since my husband died. It’s nice to watch your video on Saturday mornings. Sometimes I watch twice. Thanks. Anywhere you go is good.
Ah bless you, hope this cheers you up x
So sorry, thinking about you. X
Please make an effort to go for a weekend away, you may surprise yourself how much you enjoy just exploring.
Go for a pub crawl in Inverness! 🤗
Of course not! But: I was working as delivery driver for a medical supplies distributor here in the Cologne-Bonn area. Among my customers were many families with members who were terminally ill. With some, I had the opportunity to have a word in four eyes and would always tell them that, when the inevitable had happened, they should go on a vacation. Just to break up their daily habits and expectations. The ones I met again later confirmed that was a good thing to do.
There's one much overlooked very benign if not sobering fact to coping with the loss of a loved one: Much of the coping is getting used to the new situation. A break from the stream of daily routines and sights is a great help there, and a holiday is a great break.
How I know? Last survivor of a family here. Done my share of grieving.
You win no points for days spent in grief, you deserve a good time and you know your hubby would have said that, too. So do something to help yourself make things easier and brighter for you!
All the bestest to you! 🤗
Steve’s posts are part of my Saturday morning ritual too. Sometimes I just let the videos run back-to-back while I take of things around the house. Heartfelt condolences about the loss of your husband, love and blessings to you. ❤
That guest house is the best I have ever seen for style presentation and excellent food. I think one would say outstanding.
My late husband decorated that hotel! Such a good position for a beautiful place.
The food looks incredible and the puppy is a good host for the house. Reminds me of the guest house we stayed at in Stirling - they had a big Scottish Deer Hound called Kishmul who kept wandering into our room,we loved him.
I belive it’s 2 night minimum and £330 for the 2 nights.
Well how much for the b& b Steve great video thanks
The model boat is the Titanic. The man who built it, and lived there, sadly died a couple of years ago.
When I saw the four stacks, I thought the same! Titanic. 👍🏼
My husband said straight away that it looked like a replica of the Titanic
It is Titanic. The buff colored stacks, mean White Star. The enclosed promenade deck means it's not Olympic. And the life boat davits aren't the gantry size that they put on the third sister the Britannic. Lovely model. Too bad it's out in the weather.
Wow, he was talented. That must have took him ages.
Oh that morning hangover look 😮🫣😂
What a beautiful breakfast table. You certainly chose a wonderful accommodation.
Walking around the Inverness islands is a joy. What better way to recharge. 👏👏👍😀
I don't know how many times I've watched your videos and thought "I must go there"....this one gets added to the list...what a beautiful place.
That should win an award from the Inverness tourist board. Regards Ken.
Cally Canal trip?? Wow! I'm definitely voting for that Steve!
Is Jacobite Cruises still a thing? I'm a bit out of touch with all things Inverness.
Steve and Alicja you are a hoot can’t believe you got up for breakfast and a hike after your pub crawl, I would be sleeping all day but it was so fun going along with you thanks for sharing with us much love from 🇨🇦
Should have popped into Leakys bookstore, stunning wee place
oh my gosh! just like your last video you've taken me back nearly 50 years. working as an auditor, my colleague (stephen Higgins) and i started to walk through the islands one evening. we followed the canal towpath until we actually reached the end- the entrance to Loch Ness! with a carrier bag of beer each we stayed all night, wearing suit and tie. not bad for a couple of Manchester lads, we lit a campfire (no tent) and told drunken stories till the sun came up. Maybe 1974. unforgettable.☺☺☺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺
Sounds great - happy days 👍
Perhaps your finest work to date, while nursing a hangover even! Or maybe due to the fact. Loved the banter, breakfast and boats.
I am glad you gave a shout out to the BnB, looked an awesome place to stay, and a credit to the hospitality industry.
That certainly looked a wonderful breakfast, just what is required after the night before.
You should go to Plockton the home of Hamish McBeth
My husband and I LOVE Inverness I was so excited to see you did not one but two videos on it. It is absolutely misjudged which is fine by me because that means less crowds. Also Inverness airport IS THE best airport I have ever flown in and out of. So small and easy you are in and out!
We hired a boat from Caley Cruises. Fabulous trip (we were lucky with the weather).
Do it!
Steve and Alicja, very nice vid! Göta is pronounced, phonetically, yoetah. Keep on filming and traveling!
When the craziness of California gets too much for me I always turn to watching your travel videos to calm down a bit. They bring back so many wonderful memories of my 5 summers roaming around this beautiful land, dropping in on small town highland games, island hopping on the Cal Mac ferries, sheepdog trials, bustling Edinburgh during the festival, the music, and friendly people. Not much chance I'll make it back but I have fond memories and your videos to escape to when the news is so grim.. ❤
It's a shame to see that fantastic model of the Titanic just rot away. It would be fantastic if someone connected with the Titanic Museum, or anyone with a bit of money could see this video, rescue the model and restore it. A fitting tribute to the guy who obviously spent so much time and care building it.
What a great walking tour. It really shows the beauty of Inverness.
Oh Steve you have done it again, what a breakfast at the Castle Guesthouse. After watching your very interesting and enjoyable video had to make a Bacon roll😅 Both hubby and I felt hungry.
What a beautiful walk! Thank you for taking us with you!
Yes please a canal cruise
One of the best videos yet, love the entrance to the canal, and what a treasure of a guest house. Thanks Steve
My home city, love that you guys have visited!
I visited there last year and I can’t wait to return.
I’m biased - I grew up in Inverness - but I can’t think of any British city that offers so much wonderful waterside walking. Really enjoyed the video - but do pop into Leakey’s next time!
Wow 😳🤩😍!
I’ve been yearning for doing one of those famous Boat-/ Houseboat trips in that very area and, of course, Caledonian Canal!
Now that you’ve shown us, your subscribers, a good insight to Inverness, I am really desperate to come 🥹🥰🫶🏻✌🏻🖖🏻!
You two are the cutest! If you haven’t before do a bit on how you two met!
Thank you for the tour of Inverness. My long gone grandfather lived here until he emigrated to Canada after the end of WW1 but kept returning to Scotland until his death. Even though his roots were Glascow his fave place was Inverness.The walking tour of Alicja and you is the same he took a century or more ago and it made it real for me. Thank you.
I really think you guys should do that boating trip on the Caledonian canal, would make excellent viewing.
You cant go to Inverness without visiting the Black Isle. Absolutely stunning and, where my family came from
I’ll definitely be watching this episode more than once! I’ve only driven through Inverness once, but was mightily impressed with what little I saw. Before we were married, my husband spent some time there, and it ranks as one of his favorite cities. I’m going to love rewatching this with him! All your food looked fantastic I hope I get to come back to Scotland someday. Cheers, and ATB!
Passed through Inverness when doing John O Groats to Lands End with my 8 year old son last year.Inverness was our favourite destination during the trip.
Due to my age and finances, I know I'll never be able to visit Scotland. That is why your videos mean so much to me. I absolutely love them, and actually feel like I'm there when I'm watching your videos.. Thanks you so much for taking the time to share your beautiful country with the world.
Alicja is an absolute delight.
Thank you both for the Tour.
Forgot to say, check out Foxes Afloat. They used to live on a narrowboat and traveled the English canals. After they sold it they hired a boat from La Boats and traveled down Loch Ness.
The Great Glen is as you say a fault in the earth. However it does not divide the highlands from the lowlands. That is a fault running from Aberdeen north of Glasgow, through Loch Lomond, the Highland fault. Your trip on the Great Glen canal is not as easy as a narrow canal. There are large bodies of water with weather similar to what you experienced by the Firth. ! caution.
Yes I can vouch for Inverness! The best city.
You make a lovely couple and always go to lovely places keep it up 😊
This video is brilliantly timed! Just what ive been looking for ahead of my trip there on the 27th. As always, great video too!
Usually...especially me...having wifey along can be a drag ...when it comes to pubs and fun...but she rocks it...lucky man Steve!!!!
Invernessian here. It's CONNECTED! The bridge is CONNECTED! Oh never mind.
Yes I know ! You were sitting there going, not that way, don’t go left, straight ahead 😅
@@gordonmackenzie4512 Nobody listens to me.
I`m from Swindon, but love Invernesss, my hotel was the otherside of the river to the right of the castle
Thank you for another great video, I can't go exploring at the moment my illness got worse so I can't make journeys but watching the both of yours has really gotten me through some difficult times, I know that might be said a lot on TH-cam but genuinely the relaxing nature and exploring and your personalities just truly helped me through some tough times. Thank you.
Definitely do the Caley Canal we've done it 3 times and well worth it. Caley Cruisers are brilliant easy to maneuver and loads of fun and very peaceful along the canal.
Is that your daughter travelling with you?
Thanks for showing us round Inverness . What a lovely city . It’s great how I notice things more in your videos than when I’m out n about myself !! Watching from Stansted waiting on a cheap flight to Beziers … staying a night there in a prison hotel for my big birthday today 🎉
That was a lovely trip to Inverness, thanks for showing us much more than we normally get in a video of the place. Cheers!
The thing with Inverness, is the city centre is a bit rundown & depressing, but if you get just a wee bit out then it's got some awfully pretty spots. The canal walk is braw in particular, & if you can be bothered going all the way up to Craig Phadraig it's a great day out up to an old Pictish hill fort site
That last bridge from the Ness Islands used to be quite a popular spot on the rare hot summers day for kids jumping off into the river. Well, they did 25 years ago, not sure I'd fancy it myself, Ness isn't exactly the deepest of rivers...
Yet another great start to a weekend. Thanks, Steve and Alicja. Your videos are always a great lift. That thought got me to thinking about the fact that nothing lasts forever. Someday you may want to retire from video creation and making travel connections. We fans will need to come up with a plan for handling withdrawal. 😅 (Watching reruns will be good for awhile. In fact, I already do that when waiting for my Saturday morning fix feels a bit difficult. 😊) Best wishes...
OOh what a fabulous video! You may have felt fragile but still you excelled yourselves, I loved it. Alicja cracked me up, 'I'm only half your size, I have right to feel more rough' 🤣 The Castle View Guest House...well... just wow! Awesome food, awesome dog, awesome room, awesome view! I want to go! I watched your pub crawl but somehow I missed this one & went straight to Skye 😆 I loved this as much as that one and it's always so much fun when there are the 2 of you 😉 Bless you both x
Great series on Inverness ❤️ I’m sold! Would love to do the loop/islands walk and then head up to John O’Groats (brilliant name!). Your inn was first-rate, and the breakfast, beyond amazing. 🍽️ Thanks for bringing us along!
Caledonian Canal Cruise is a must, a couple of my friends did it, they loved it.
Do it
Do it
Do it 😊😊😊
That brought back some fond memories. Bought a brand new home there (well picked the land plot and standard house design) in 1998 on the hill above the exit of the canal called Scorguie. The castle in my day was the police station. The building off front your hotel on the left was just built and was a large Templeton's supermarket. I bought my kilt to left your hotel across the road and about 5 shops down on the south bank. Later in life 1987 I loaded my small 27 foot motor cruiser into the canal and made my way past Fort William and out into the Clyde. Fond memories. Maybe not of the late night trips to station for my weekly commute to Edinburgh. Mind you the dining car back to Inverness was very nice.
correction bought house 1978
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. Thank you for always taking me along.
Sailing and piloting boats REALLY isn't that easy....
Steve on maps. Alicja opening doors and gates. What could possibly go wrong on a boating holiday.
The city only has a population of about 50,000 and is largely only a tourist stopping-off point because it is the only sizeable conurbation in the Highlands and Islands. I reckon your walk encompassed most of what Inverness has to offer. The only places you didn't visit that come to mind are the Botanic Gardens (perhaps not at their greatest in April but they are free), Leaky's second-hand bookshop and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Obviously the scenery in the surrounding area is magnificent and Inverness provides a base for day trips to such places as the Cairngorms, Culloden, the Black Isle, Kyle of Lochalsh and Glen Affric.
I’m still hung over from watching last week’s video and now you are off walking around on a windy cool morning. Good for you both! Hope you are recovering in Newfoundland!
Gale force winds and she says it’s just a breeze😂
The "Wee" counter is Activated. 10 mins in, and is at 97 right now! haha
Fantastic video 👍 An enjoyable walk plenty of civic pride compared with your walk round run down Bonnybridge well done Highland Councils. 10/10 for the Guest House you needed that breakfast after getting layered up the night before.
Mia certainly knows a soft touch when she sees one.
I wonder how many little bites of sausage were snuck underneath that table
its pronounced yoata canal, the G is like a Y and the Ö is like oa sort of, we live just down the road from this canal which goes between Trollhatten (where SAAB was) and a very large lake called Vänersborg. :)
I have to admit the best food I’ve ever eaten is in Scotland i remember a guest house I stay in Oban quiet a few years ago no and it was all homemade and it was just out of this world something I’ll always remember
Lovely place and a lovely video to discover it by. And since I've subscribed to your channel, my bucket list has grown by about 50% and near the top now is my first proper Scottish breakfast over looking the castle at Elenor's Inn!
Thank You Both for the Lovely vid of Inverness. I love all the walking you do to show us the hidden gems off the path. I’ve just added Inverness to my Scotland trip plans. ❤ both of yours sense of humor and thanks for sharing it with us!
Please, please, please come to Sweden and do a video about Göta Kanal! I’m sure you would love a trip on the canal! The scenery is fantastic!
That guest house is almost 200 pounds a night! 🤑This TH-cam gig must be more lucrative than I thought!
What a wonderful hotel the castle veiw was I was drooling over both breakfasts I think Inverness looks like an amazing place so clean to love mint icecream a fav great video I really enjoyed Inverness 😊😊😊😊
My wife and I were just in Scotland. We visited our son and wife in Gourdon and enjoyed Inverness. We followed your footsteps almost excactly,. Thanks for the fine tour. We're back home in the Puget Sound now enjoying our fall weather,
Thank you guys❤ refreshing and calm video, makes my nerves better, I enjoyed the walk very much
Thanks so much :)
Wow - its a long, long time since I have been there!
I skipped really exploring Inverness. You have changed my mind. I need to come back to Scotland!
I was there for a couple of days back in '91. Spent an entertaining evening at the bar near the blue car at 3:30. The hotel I stayed at was close to the one you did. What a beautiful town.
Brilliant! Loved your double episode of Inverness. Thanks to both of you for the great entertainment. 😀
Inverness is nice to visit or stay a few days, however to live here?
You are doing exactly what you want in life….and that’s rare….good for you man….from an Aberdonian, now in So Cal…all the best..
I’m off to “Shakie doon!…keep em coming!
Coincidentally watching this with a hangover myself. I think I have unfairly written off Inverness in the past, havnt been there since I was a wee lad. What a lovely town, I'll have to make an effort to visit it soon.
City,sorry for being pedantic.😊
I was there about 10 days after yourself and really enjoyed my time there and really enjoyed your video's of inverness and keep the videos coming 😊
You drunken pair lol 😆 sorry for laughing
Thanks Steve, Alicia and Mia. That was a lovely video that brought back so many memories to me. I used to live near Forres and worked in Inverness one day a week. It would make a great video or series of videos if you hired a boat and did the journey through the Caledonian Canal. Don’t worry about the weather though, I was always told “If you don’t want to do it in the rain don’t do it in Scotland!
Great video - Inverness looks much nicer than I thought it was; guest house is a gem :)
That ship model has 4 stacks. The only 4-stack historical ships that would deserve such a model would be, Titanic, Britannic, and Olympic. Immediately upon first looking, Titanic came to mind.
Oh folks, I felt the hair the dog with you guys in the first five minutes of the video haha 😂
I’m watching it from this point on, but I’m stoked to see what the rest of the video holds haha.
No better way to end the video than with some ice cream!
Love you both! Tell Alicia I love seeing her wear that good clean Buckeye toboggan when she does.
Steve every weekend my friend and I watch your weeks videos. I love you dude and I pray for your good health and that you both are safe, happy, and healthy.
-Reese
Fabulous! Another great video. The Castle View Inn is superb, especially with Mia holding court!
Wonderful video. I want to go to Invernvess now.
Thanks Steve Alicia yea my teenage years Inverness you did manage too get Innis bar after all glad you both enjoyed no doubt lovely part of world cheers have a good week
Hey Steve, this beats the hell out of the other video you made last week. Thanks for a great tour of Inverness. Good to see something other than Pubs! 😵💫
Caley Cruises are very good. Did a long weekend in one of their cruisers last year, very enjoyable. Slow pace of life, lots of places to stop, admire the view, have a drink/eat. We made it as far as Laggan Locks before turning back. Eagle Barge is worth a visit at Laggan Locks, good beer, good food, good company.
I absolutely love Inverness and would move there in a New York minute if I could. I’ve even stayed at that very hotel!! ❤❤
Inverness is beautiful and really enjoyed the walk. Always fun to see Alicija and love you both ❤️🤗 thank you
I'd hesitate to say it's beautiful but some of streets in the centre have quite fine architecture. It does use the river quite well.
@@colinmacdonald5732 the oldness of the buildings along the water is beautiful to me
Beautiful hotel, its been many years since we have been up to Inverness but have fond memories😊
What a fantastic vĺog.guest house looks amazing.breakfast looked fantastic.you both did well to resist a curer.safe travels
Very nice. It’s beautiful. I didn’t spend much time in Inverness when I visited, because we did some tours to Skye and other places from there, but if I ever get to visit Scotland again, I’m definitely going to spec time in Inverness. It’s lovely!
Thank-you both really enjoyed this headaches, weather and all regards Doc
Must say, re: TV at the The Innes, it's almost obscene the way that the Bigot Brothers, Rangers/Celtic, get so much support all over Scotland, at the expense of home town clubs. Inverness Caledonian were relegated today. Thanks for video, that breakfast at the Castle View guesthouse looked absolutely wonderful.
"Don't expect breakfast table like that at home, it's not happening!".........Cheers Steve!
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