A free park-up spot, a castle and a very unique taste of Scotland! Join me in Stonehaven...
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Today I am in Stonehaven in Scotland's north east. It might be November, but I'm still up for the odd overnighter in the van! Parking down by the harbour in a free spot with no signs to discourage me, it turned out to be the perfect place - quiet, toilet block nearby, the sound of the sea, a great little coffee shop, and a short walk to a spectacular castle. What more could I need? Well how's about something deep fried...
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Filmed on GoPro 8 and Canon 250D.
Music courtesy of epidemicsound.com
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I am seeing this video for the first time on 9/2/2024! I lived in scotland for nearly 5 years and I never got to have a deep fried marsbar! Maybe this year eh! liking the van conversion very much. Cheers me dear. 🙋🏴🇮🇪😁
Thanks for showing us Stonehaven Steve 😊
Nice scenery around the castle Steve and a lovely small harbour
Lovely dramatic views around the coast line,
Outstanding scenery! 👍
cheers!
These videos are brilliant, fantastic way to pass the time, keep it up Steve.
Thanks so much! Oh I had so many plans and Yorkshire was very much among them - God's Own Country!
@@steve-marsh Don't come yet it's bloody freezing 🤪
Love the music you chose for this video. Wonderful introduction to this area. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Linda!
What an enchanting castle Steve, lovely to see. As for the Mars bar, it's a no from me 🥰 Thanks for another great watch!
Haha the things I do for CZcams eh!
@@steve-marsh I know right 😁
Beautifully filmed and narrated Steve, brought back some good memories. Lots of free park ups there outside the campsite. I will definitely be back, but will give the mars a miss next time🤣
Cheers! Hey, you don't know what you're missing! :D
Really interesting thank you 👍
Thanks mate!
I love your videos Steve. Keep 'em coming!
Never tried a deep-fried Mars and don't think I ever will... Loving all the journeys
The things I do for a CZcams video eh! :D
Always a treat to follow your vids. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
Fantastic.
Great video - Thanks! Dunnottar is definitely my favourite castle of all the ones I've visited, and that includes the English ones.
Cheers Frank! Glad to hear it :) such a dramatic setting!
loving your videos, keep them coming.
We stayed in our VW camper in Stonehaven last summer and also did the walk to Dunnottar and even had chips from the Carron. So really enjoyed your video of my stay :-)
Thanks so much, glad you've had a nice stay there too!
Really enjoyable film!
Thanks so much!
Really enjoyed that one Steve Stonehaven looks a nice we town.cheers 🍺🍺👍
Cheers Derek!
Magic!!!!
Cheers!
Hi Steve, I’ve been enjoying a few of your videos now, and this one is equally good. Look forward to getting there as soon as travel restrictions are lifted. I live in Edinburgh and am advised by the government that I shouldn’t’ be leaving my council area (to be law from this Friday)
Yeah, I’m in Edinburgh too, I am a career for my dad, so my trip there was in that capacity, but it was nice to have some free time to do the video. Glad you are enjoying my content, thanks so much for watching, and hopefully we can all leave town again soon 🤷🏼♂️
Just wait till all the tier 4 idiots from the west come through for xmas shopping while we’re still tier 3
@@Bruh-iv1dr Same here for Devon, we are in lockdown at the moment, but before that my area was relatively low, just bracing myself for restrictions to be lifted, and then gridlock once again on Dartmoor. I wouldn't mind but its sad to see so much rubbish left behind.
Damn every time you show a place in Scotland, makes me want to go to my closed travel agent & book a flight to a place I can’t go. My father was a fighter pilot in 1944. He use to fly (training) in Scotland. He loved the flying side . What used to bring a grin to his face was St Andrews Golf Course. He & a couple of others buzzed it one day, he said golfers were going everywhere. Just made him smile.
He just loved the country though which I have inherited. You can keep tourist traps. A walk down the Royal mile is my definition of being a tourist . I love your blogs Steve. Parts of London are special to me too particularly St James Park.
Oh yes Red Headed Women, I was in heaven in Scotland. My dad married one from London ( my Mum obviously ).
The town in the film “Local Hero” wasnt that on the East Coast.
I live in a beautiful place too. A friend went on a week holiday on what we call the Surf Coast in Victoria , it’s cold water here comes up from the Southern Ocean, but has some of the most amazing surf beaches anywhere. We have no virus here 0 cases for basically 4 months.Beautiful country lots of Bush.but lacks the history of Scotland.
Sounds fantastic there! And hope you can get over here again soon! Totally agree with your love of non/touristy places and lovely to hear about your parents! Many thanks for watching my videos it’s super-appreciated and motivates me to make more whenever we can. Very stormy here just now and we are very much still locked down, not doing as well with the virus S you are over there for sure!
That batter on the deep fried mars bar looked 'simply gawjus' - cracking vid from your earlier days, Cheer's Steve and Alicja
GREAT , I even learnt something about tyres, looks a great place
haha cheer Mick!
Thank you Steve for taking me back to Dunnottar Castle and the walk from Stonehaven I’ve enjoyed myself a few times. The view of the castle is outstanding and definitely one of the best sited castles in the world. My reward was ice cream, not deep fried Mars Bar. 🥴🫣🤣
wonderful video...thank you!
Thank you too Merry Ann! Was actually back up there this weekend.
I have become addicted to your travel videos of Scotland. I 'm almost to the point where I can understand a little of what you're saying. lol Seriously, it is my dream to let a house there in Stonehaven for about six months and do some writing while looking out the window at the sea. I have two Scottish terriers that would feel quite at home there, I'm sure. Instead, as an old retired woman, I'm landlocked here in north Georgia, US, but your videos have been great company! Keep it up, laddie!
That's such a lovely comment Beatrice, thank you! Yes, I must admit it's my dream to live in Stonehaven too, it really is a wonderful place and that whole area has been home to very many artists and authors so there must be a creative magic about the place. And for sure your terriers would love it too, but they already go there in their dreams every night :) I have passed through Georgia many times driving between Florida and Charleston SC, and have always enjoyed a wee stop in Savannah, although I would love to spend more time in your wonderful state in future, that's for sure! Such lovely people!
This is my home town Stonehaven is a beautiful wee town worth a visit the castle is stunning and we are not far from royal deeside the queens estate
Thanks again for a great video mate. What a lovely place!👍👍
Cheers Trevor, so glad you liked it!
@@steve-marsh just keep doing em!!👍👍❤️
Very enjoyable. My last visit to Stonehaven was probably 25 years ago. Stayed in a small B&B on the outskirts overlooking the sea and was introduced to Phil Coulter's Scottish Tranquility during breakfast. Nice! Had to buy the album which has become one of my favorites.
I'm ashamed not to know it, but now you've introduced it to me :)
Did the cliff side walk a few years ago in Summer. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Didn't realise you could park up on the harbour.
Cheers, glad you've had the opportunity to walk that stunning coastline!
Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers Bill!
Thank you for another great video. Cheers !
Cheers James!
I'm from the south (USA). We fry everything that can be fried. Be well, stay safe, love from Texas.
Haha that's the way Kate! You'd enjoy Scotland for sure! Ohhhh I'd love some Texan food now...
I think I would enjoy most of the food over there. I hope someday you make it over here to try it. Stay well, be safe, love from Texas.
Great vlog. You live in an incredible country. Thanks for posting.
Thanks a lot :) Restrictions have certainly made me appreciate it more here!
Hello from Canada! What a beautiful video! I wish I could go there again. My great-grandparents lived in Stonehaven, Boatie Row. I met them in 1967 when I was only 5. They were very old and that was the only time I would meet them. As I recall, a sketchy family history, says that my great-grandfather and his son were associated with the Cutty Sark. But, what do I know???? I have loved Scotland for my entire life.
Totally inspiring and really well put together - many thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it Julian!
Enjoyed the video again Steve. We called in Stonehaven in 2014 on the way home from Orkney, first time I`d ever been there, only wandered around the harbour as we were a bit pushed for time, but nice little place. Went to the castle on another occasion but it was in August so a bit crowded, would love to go again in a quieter season. Thanks again for sharing these great little trips. ATB Dave.
Cheers Dave! Glad you enjoyed what I still consider my hometown. Agreed - much prefer it on a stormy quiet winters day :)
Reminds me of The Smith's "Everyday is like Sunday."
Love your content Steve!! The route 500 has been my favourite video so far, can't wait to plan my trip from london!!
Cheers for watching! Good luck getting up there soon, it’s a special place - if you need any tips just give me a shout anytime :)
Deep fried Mars bars are awesome. Get a huge sugar rush off them. Living in a place like that would be ideal in the current climate. Must have been beautiful when it was in use. Another amazing video. Thank you. Hope everyone us staying safe 🙂
All the best to you Chris! Still haven’t had another Mars bar...yet.
@@steve-marsh thanks Steve, you to. Ha, you need to get on it man 🙂 wee battered Mars bar and an iron bru.
I love seeing your take on places I'm familiar with. It's been a while since we visited Stonehaven, but we will go back :)
Cheers Matt! Hope you get back soon :)
Nice one Steve....another great video...thankyou !
Cheers Robert!
Deep-fried Mars bars sound like the main line to Coronary City! Though as a true Scotsman you're bound to try one. Square sausage and Haggis (which is quite close to Polish Kaszanka) are the outer limits of my Scottish culinary explorations! Stonehaven looks like a fascinating place to visit, especially if you can park up for the night so close to the waterside. I'm really enjoying your Scottish trip reports while destinations further afield are unreachable. Neat van conversion video too.
Thanks so much Hugh! And yeah, some of my CZcams meals are purely reserved for the videos only 😂
Cracking video Steve. I stopped at Dunnottar Castle last week for a few photos (at the visitor carpark). Amazing views from the viewpoint up there, then the next day a friend from work told me about a path that leads from Stonehaven harbour ! I never knew you could park there - so that is now on my to-do list. Cheers for the videos :-) George from Fife
Cheers George! Oh I can't even come to wonderful Fife at the moment!
Seriously considering how to add Stonehaven to my places to go when I visit Edinburgh next year. Thanks to your videos I’ve been inspired....thank you! Beautiful to watch your work.
Thanks so much! East coast Scotland has some real gems, west is still prettier, but east coast is under appreciated
You should visit Stonehaven it’s my home town the castle is stunning and we are not far from royal deeside the queens estate
That was a very good video Steve; good coastal shots. I went to Stonehaven a long time ago on a very nice sunny warm day. It's a lovely town, & harbour. I thought Dunnottar Castle was a very good ruin.
I really need to get back inside Dunnottar - not been inside the walls for years!
Walked right along the full Troon coast yesterday with my daughter and her energetic dog Kylo, was nice day with strong chilly breeze, sadly surprisingly busy , finished off with LARGE cod and chips, was first long walk I've done in a wee while now.
This video was another great education on Stonehaven, very well put together Steve.
Thanks again.
Thanks so much Gary, I bet Kylo especially enjoyed the walk! :) A nice fish n chips is even better when you've earned it! Cheers!
I was literally saying, "I'm so glad I found a Scottish Camping With Steve CZcamsr" right before you cut to the clip! Thanks for the awesome Videos man. Keep them coming!
Ha thanks so much Jeremy! Steve Wallis is awesome eh?!
After recently discovering your channel and seeing you travel all over the world you inspired us to book a holiday to… Montrose! Just seemed like a nice place a great location to get to all the things we wanted to do. Then today I heard about the outdoor pool in Stonehaven and suggested it to my girlfriend as she’s a keen swimmer. She likes the sound of it but what will I do while she swims? (I can’t swim). Then this evening while I’m working my way through your older videos I find this one and see that there’s an awesome castle I can wander over to while she’s in the pool. Perfect!
Keep these great videos coming Steve, I shall try a deep fried Mars bar when I next visit lol.....
The best £2.50 I ever spent 🤢 cheers for keeping watching the videos!
@@steve-marsh great videos Steve, so course I shall carry on watching mate!
Catching up on your videos. This brought back memories when as my class of 12 year olds drove down in the school bus to the castle where the teachers allowed us to run and climb around the site. Those were the days.
Cheers for working through the channel Gordan! Nice memories :)
Good film making. Easy on the eye.
Thanks Elizabeth!
Thanks for a really good video. The information about the war memorial (which I paused and read) was most interesting. As for deep fried Mars bars - I believe they were a favourite of Elvis. I'll leave them to him and you!
Haha I've had my first and last one! Cheers :)
Deep fried Mars bar. Yes.
I had a deep fried cream egg in Newton Stuart once, never again!
Ok, you win :D
Another great video. Loved the castle. Nice bit of wild camping too. We booked 2 weeks off in April to explore Scotland more than we previously had. Sadly that was cancelled due to the apocalypse. So it was nice to walk with you virtually through this video and put another place on our list to visit. I’ll take your word on the deep fried Mars bar though! Not be trying that anytime soon!! 😂👍🚐
A wise decision! But when you do make it to Stonehaven and The Carron chippie - please try their fish n chips - delicious! Thanks again for the support!
I appreciate your every effort with every video. I've been blessed to see Ireland, North Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland. Twice I've been there with 1 granddaughter and then 1 daughter and 1 grandson. Your videos allow me see much more of such beautiful place that I could not otherwise afford to visit first hand. Thank you and Alicija so much. One question. What is that spinning thing on top of your van?
GOD BLESS you both.
Very cool, lovely scenery, and yes, not only would I try a deep fried Mars bar, but I have tried one and it was over the top delicious. Don’t need to do it again though. 😁
Haha I'm with you on that one!
Another great video that’s some castle. Deep fried Mars bar I don’t think I’ll bother 😂
Haha Jim you don't know what you're missing! :)
Hey local here. Harbour is quiet in November however on a nice day it can be very busy. You can also park up for the night at the other end of town.
Yeah Cowie way is also wonderful, with all the same facilities and great chipper! Such a contrast from the summer eh? I really love the harbour when it’s quiet and cold!
Stonehaven was the first place I tried fried bacon and banana sandwiches as well as the fried mars bar and the former is now a staple for me. It has been a while since any money was spent on those roads!!
OMG I've never heard of that one! Yeah, those roads may as well be deep fried too
Did you just say Steve Wallis? We are avid fans of his, and yours here in the US. Some beautiful country you have there.
The one and only Dan :) I'm honoured that you watch my channel too!
Once again what a joy to watch your vids im going to have a look at homeswapper now see if theres some 1 looking for a flat inn london lol
Many many thanks for all the hard work putting your travels online in such hard times
Thanks so much for the support - it can be tricky at the moment getting any content out, so I appreciate it a lot to hear!
No thank you on the deep fried Mars bar!! Though i'll take a pizza crunch supper any time i am north of the border!
What a lovely night out, and trip up to the sights; thanks for sharing!
(And yep, I've had a deep-fried Mars bar. It wasn't awful but I'm in no hurry to have another. I do thoroughly recommended trying haggis pakora though - once described to me as "the most Glaswegian thing I could find to eat"!)
Cheers Tom! It was a lovely spot to spend the night! LOVE haggis pakora btw!
Thank you for a great insight into Stonehaven. I’ve check out rail times out of Staffordshire as well as Hotels. It one on the wish list post COVID 19 restrictions. Great narration supports excellent videography. My wife and appreciate your efforts. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the support both of you! It's a fun hobby, but yes takes a bit of effort, so your encouragement is much appreciated!
another great video Steve! Living in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute and working at Bristol Helicopters in Dyce I cant remember how many times I drove past the memorial but never stopped. It was great to read the history finally.
Cheers! Get me on one of those choppers please! :)
@@steve-marsh lol I’d love to but I now work for Airbus Helicopters in Texas. Let me know if you visit here your welcome to stay with us anytime
Love a fried Mars 👍
Great vlog!!
Thank you 😋
A really stunning video. Something wonderfull and cheerful to watch on another wet and windy day here in Devon. I am also going to have to do a mercy dash up to Linconshire where my elderly parents live all alone with no help. They are well and truely locked into their homes. But, its a long way for me from Devon. Thank you for your beautiful video to help cheer the many folkes out there. I did try to get my parents to move in with me down here on the edge of Dartmoor where it is relatively low, but they are refusing to leave their home.
Ahh yes, understandable. I try to get up to my dad every couple of weeks to stock cupboards and just give a bit of company! He certainly doesnt see many people at the moment. Thanks so much Sandra!
Really good video. On many previous visits to Scotland I have always wanted to try that mythical food, the deep fried Mars Bar but never found one but now I know where to go. I must say that a fish supper in Scotland takes some beating.
Oh you're so right Tony - the things I do for a video :D cheers for the feedback :)
Stonehaven is my home town the castle is beautiful . You must try a fish supper from that carron chip shop it’s amazing . And people are always welcome for a cuppa at my house
steve another belter video great view from back of van mars bar brought back memories could have been worse tho picture a buttery with no hot drink to wash it doon with as was frequently the case
Mmmm butteries! I'll deep fry one :) cheers for watching!
Nice vid. Castle is spectacular. Never heard of it. 😬Went through Stonehaven many times on the train to Dundee when I was a kid to see my granny but never stopped..... on deep fried Mars bars.... inverurie in Aberdeenshire also claims to be the home of that as well. Had a a couple myself in Newcastle and I thought It was bloody fantastic 😜
Haha glad you enjoyed! Yeah, the setting of that castle is incredible! Stonehaven is definitely the true home (although maybe I'm biased!)
You are my favourite CZcamsr
You're the best!
Hi Steve 🤗!
Despite the looks on yer face, I`d sure give that deep fried Mars-Bar a try!
But, besides myself, sugar and carbohydrates belong to my biggest and worst enemies 😨😤😒!
Thank you very much for your travel videos, I enjoyed each and every one I have watched so far ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥳!
Steve, down here in Surrey my English friends kid me on about deep fried Mars bars. Now they know ! 😀🏴
I'm glad I could share my first ever taste of it on film :)
Absolutely love stonehaven. That harbor is the first time I ever saw tidal waters. I stayed up most of the night to enjoy the tide coming and going. I live in Wisconsin. Took me 70 years to enjoy that event😉
SO glad you like it there Marie - another Stonehaven video coming veryyyy soon! All the best to you - I dream of visiting Wisconsin, it has just never quite worked out so far.
So my friend John Davie came up with that mars bar thing ,,I was a barman at the White Heather on the high st run by Stan n Sandra West ,we use to play pool in the pub and the stoney league 😎
Wow there’s a blast from the past - I’d completely forgotten about the White Heather! Cheers for the reminder!
Another really enjoyable tour of a beautiful little town (just like home!) I'm not missing the flying trips with all these great little driving trips you've been taking. I haven't yet tried a deep fried Mars bar, or any other candy bar for that matter....but I would imagine it to be rather on the very sweet side & "gooey". I'd rather do something like a deep fried Twinkie maybe....cheers, Buddy!!!
A deep fried Twinkie sounds like an awesome combination! I believe there's a chip shop somewhere that will deep fry whatever you bring them! Cheers for the kind words!
I enjoy your videos (thanks!) ... & it’s been 15 years or so since I was last in Stonehaven & Dunnottar Castle. Love the Newfie ball cap. Would appreciate reference to a map in your videos.
Thanks John, and thanks also for the map request - I’m fairly new to this hobby and still trying to work out copyright etc for sharing 3rd party maps on my videos, but it’s something I hope to include more in future 👍
You said that you were going to diversify your content and you succeeded. I spent 2 years of my short life in the Holy Loch with the yankee navy in '61 and '62 and your vids are a terrific reminder of those times. Thank you!
So glad to bring back some memories! Thanks so much for the support!
Ex-RCN?
Me too
Deep fried Mars bars are ok, tried Mars bar pakora once from a shop in uddingston it was amazing! Loving the videos
Ohhh I need to do a video in Uddingston! Cheers for watching!
I know a place in Glasgow that will deep fry whatever you want, pretty sure it's up at Bath street
This was one of the little towns we visited on our trip to Scotland. We had spent the day exploring Dunnottar and it was time for food, so we went into the town. It was summer and the harbor was full of colorful boats that were anchored to the beach area. When the tide was out they were all beached. I have a lovely canvas print I made from a photo of that scene. We had dinner at the Marine Hotel right along the harbor and the food was delicious. For dessert we walked to E Giulianotti for some sweets and Scottish treats to take home. I would definitely go back for another visit.
That sounds like a pretty cool day in Stoney! The harbout is certainly very different in summer, I've always said I'd love to live in one of those houses overlooking the harbour! Ahhh Giulianotti's! What a beautiful wee shop that is and hasn't changed at all since I was a kid!
Stonehaven is my home town beautiful castle and lovely pubs and restaurants down at the harbour
I'm a Canadian and I love Tunnock's Snowballs from when I was a child to my 65 year old age, we have them at Walmart...as for Deep Fried Mars Bars, it's worth a try but the Snow Balls which come from your great country are still my favorite hands down.
It makes me proud a Canadian enjoys our snowballs! Couldn't agree more, we love them too :) All the best to you!
Hi Steve I think the deep fried mars bar it like marmite you either love it or hate it. When you came out of the chippy I thought it resembled a black pudding supper! Great video as usual you make me yearn for Scotland.
Cheers! Ohh love a black pudding too! Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed!
Nice tour, Steve. As for the deep fried Mars bar ... um ... blood pudding or haggis seem preferable.
Oh totally agree! And in that part of the world the white pudding is incredible!
Loved your visit to Stonehaven. I’m not a Mars bar fan, so trying one that’s been fried doesn’t strike me as appealing. But sometimes an unusual treat adds to the total travel experience, so why not give in? Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching! Yeah, I only had the mars bar for the video to be honest, never again :)
I live in Stonehaven, great video
Cheers!
Brill love it
Cheers Ian :)
Only done a deep fried Mars bar once about 15 years ago in a bar in Dublin. Over for my birthday and Australian guy behind bar was fascinated we deep fried stuff in chippy. Sisters friend mentioned Mars bars and before we knew it the chef appeared with them 🤦♂️😆😃
Haha that’s what I call service! 🤣
I had a battered mars bar in fort William, I loved it
Glad you liked it (secretly I did too)
See again soon I hope:Thank you for sharing your mini adventures ! As for the deep fried mars bar I d like to try it;. It could be even better than haggis which ,by the way, it is not as bad as a foreigner might think.
Oh I love chippie haggis!!! Cheers Ned :)
Well, I'm sold. One way or another I have to make my way to Stonehaven for a pint or two of whatever is local and fish fresh off one of your little trawlers.
I had a deep fried Mars Bar at a Highland Games just for giggles some years back. It was okay, not as cloying as I was braced for. I'm not allowed to eat stuff like that, anymore or at least not without taking a penalty shot. I'm a old guy who wants to get a bit older.
The fish here is so good! And thankfully the pubs at the harbour are open again, a grand place to sit and relax!
I have actually tried deep-fried Mars bar - but not in Scotland. Of all places it was in a TK Maxx store in Newport, S Wales ! For reasons that I now forget, they were offering free samples as you entered the store. Certainly an unforgettable occasion ! 🧐🧐
Haha I wonder how many people took them up on that offer! Nice to see our invention has spread far and wide :)
Thanks for your video....Stonehaven/Stoneheaven😍 😁 I am moving to live/retire there 2 weeks today 😁😍....looks like from reading the comments here when restrictions are lifted tourism will receive a much needed shot in the arm, after this awful pandemic/time were all going through.
Please could everyone just remember to keep good hygiene practice whilst travelling using public facilities,camping,hotels, B&Bs Etc. My sister, her husband and my cousins a few months ago were doing a Scotland drive tour and all got covid...my sister is still not fully better,she has long covid😥 ( they didn't complete the tour obviously).We need to make sure the locals stay safe/ Covid free.
I am self isolating now and for 2 weeks when I get there just as a precaution.
Stay safe and well everyone...I know you will all enjoy your Stonehaven/Stoneheaven visits ( as I like to call it because to me it is compared to the city i live in ) 🙂🙏🏻
Thanks so much for watching and sharing the very good advice, good luck with the move! My dad stays there so I go up frequently (even just now in a caring capacity) so be sure to say hi if you see me in the street!
@@steve-marsh Hi 🙂 Steve...Thankyou for your message.I will if I see you 🙂🙏🏻
@@steve-marsh Would like to say Steve ....today I was working on a business plan for a Social Enterprise business idea I have for when I move.I'm not quite ready/or quite old enough to retire just yet😀 and will be looking to work part time for a good few years yet.My social enterprise plan is for a befriending/support service for older and isolated people.A cup of tea and a chat/ help with doing things online can mean so much when you are older/ live alone or help making and attending appointments Etc Etc can make life much easier with support. If this service is required in Stonehaven it will be something I will be keen and very happy to provide to the community.In the future I have 2 daughters who may make the move to Stonehaven also who could become part of this idea or whatever enterprise I create there🤞
So if I do and you ever require assistance with your dad feel free to message me 🙂🙏🏻
Great video as always. Fun otter Castle! I’ve visited many castles in Scotland and this is the only one that gave me the creeps. I felt I was being watched and there was only one other customer while I was there. I could wait to get off that rock lol
I meant Dunotter of course! Fun Otter doh!
Haha love it! I'd pay extra to have that feeling :) Cheers for the feedback!
It'll always be fun otter to me now :)
Stonehaven is my home town I always say I am lucky to live in such a beautiful place been here for 30 years now and love it . Try the fish and chips from the carron fish shop it’s amazing . The ship inn down the harbour is really nice for food . Plus have a walk around dunnotter forest lots to see there look it up . And we are not far from royal deeside . Anyone is welcome at my house for a cuppa and if anyone needs a room in Stonehaven I have a spare one . I plan to go to America in October never been it’s always been on my list as I have family there so Kentucky and Tennessee it will be for me
All fantastic suggestions :)
Had one fried Mars bar last year, don’t remember the taste already, maybe a bit too sweet?! Hope someday I could visit Stonehaven again, so much memories, and absolutely love Aunty Beckie 😂
Yes!!! Totally agree! A wee bit too sweet, I wouldn't repeat with so many better things on the menu there!
I did try deep fryed mars bar, still deep fryed cod is the best Scottish meal. Miss it so much.
Without going through your video library, I recall seeing a Stonehaven video only it was very stormy. The local folks really take pride in their town. Very clean. That Mar's bar. Well, my mouth was watering for a moment. I'd pass. Trying to cut back on chocolate. Not sure if you review comments on these older video's, bring shelled walnuts and toss a few into the oatmeal. Add's those important omega 3's to the morning. Well' off to another video!
Great advice on the walnuts Frank, and thanks so much for visiting my old videos too - really appreciate it!
I’d stick with the fish and chips! :-). I really enjoy your films! I had the pleasure of biking they Scotland back in 2006 as part of the Lands End to John O’Groats ride. These films bring me back to the beauty of Scotland. Thank you!
And thanks to you for watching! Wow what an epic bike ride that would be! Cheers :)
Thanks Steve, I noticed the R.W. Thomson Tyre sign. My Mum was a Thomson, although she was born in NZ, I traced our ancestors back to Aberdeen. So do you think would have a show at getting a wee bit of the Profits from all those Pneumatic Tyres ?? 😄😅😉
I'll drop your request in next time I'm in Stoney :D