Hello! Welcome to Thurso train station. Today I'll be taking a long journey of seven hours
towards Aberdeen using ScotRail. I'll be starting from here exactly the northernmost point
in the UK. I just got off a ferry from Orkney and you know when you got seasick, it's not pretty.
I'm excited to go back on the train passing through the moors, passing through
the beautiful landscape. Unfortunately, today things are pretty much closed because it's
Sunday so I can't really go around Thurso and my train is going to arrive in about an hour.
There's just been an information that the train towards Inverness is cancelled. If it's cancelled,
I don't know how are we going to get there. All of these people are also waiting for the train.
So at the moment one of the lady is talking to a person by pressing the emergency help point.
We are all going to Inverness and you know it's fascinating because at times like this
when we have the same problems, everyone starts to get together to try to solve a problem.
A wee update. We've managed to get our 16-seater they'll be there in about 10 minutes.
You're confirming that there there will be a train coming in 10 minutes?
No, no, no. There's a there's a mini-bus, a 16-seater minibus will be there in 10 minutes.
Is it for the train? Yes!
Thank you!
Hahaha finally!
Running games, eh? Yes!
Cheers, thanks! The train is already here I bet,
and supposedly they'll be waiting for more passengers.
This one is to Inverness, right? It is yes, it is.
We just couldn't go into Thurso because we can't get back out. There's a problem with that back out.
Apparently, it's the back coach, they can't reverse it. They can't reverse it so that's why they can't go to Thurso.
Yeah, yeah, yeah but thanks to you, you pressed that emergency point. That's fine!
None of us thought of it. We're good!
Look! It could have been worse where there was no one and I was the only one and
I didn't know how to figure things out. Because there were lots of passengers that were
experiencing the same thing, then there was a collective effort to try to solve the problem.
Thankfully, ScotRail managed to get a taxi or the van transporting us towards this Georgemas Junction.
As you can see this is the train towards Inverness and we are expected to leave at
quarter two one (12:45PM). From Inverness, I'll change the train to Aberdeen.
Let me take you to the toilet! It's quite dark in here but basically, the toilet is
enough for one person 😂🤣 and also if you've got a baby there's a baby changing area.
Over here you've got a dryer, you've got soap, you've got water although this is not drinking water.
and the toilet itself!
So today is my day sixth of the Spirit of Scotland travel pass.
I've got two days left, two passes left basically. (Eight days unlimited travel over fifteen consecutive days for £189)
Good morning from gloomy and grey Aberdeen. I feel like the city is quite colourless because it's
mostly grey and stoney (granite), but perhaps that's the character. With the weather like this,
just doesn't add up, isn't it!?
I'm heading towards Edinburgh by train. I don't know whether I can be lucky
in getting any type of views honestly because if it's like this, one can only hope!
Welcome to Aberdeen railway station. Most of these are still in renovation and construction.
but it is such a beautiful old railway station, you know. Tthis is my train towards Edinburgh. Sorry!
It's been a wet morning, very glorious! If you look at this particular railway station and how there
are so many black markings from the steam train that has been coming in and out of this railway
station for years or probably decades. I just find it to be fascinating the fact that there is history.
Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of time staying in Aberdeen but Edinburgh will be my very
last stop before finishing and completing all of my travel pass journey in Scotland.
Definitely trains, buses and ferries have proven that this is one of the best ways to explore the country.
Well that was my train journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. We passed by two magnificent bridges,
the Tay bridge and the Forth bridge, I think. Unfortunately, the train passed by so quickly
and I couldn't really appreciate and film a lot of the part of the bridges.
At the same time, being here at this particular railway station surrounded by so many trains,
It sparks my nerdiness. The sound of all of these trains coming in together, I'm so giddy!
Anyway, I have only a night here in Edinburgh which is so limited in terms of a time frame,
but the fact that I'm able to go across Scotland, towards the west coast, the northern, as well as east coast
has proven that the public transportation here in the country are quite well connected and
pretty much comfortable if you're interested in taking the same journey.
This was my train and as you can see the railway station in Edinburgh Waverley is quite busy!
Welcome to Edinburgh! The city itself has so many historical buildings, green areas, and lots of
beautiful places to visit and explore. I simply highly recommend Edinburgh, if you visit Scotland!
I am walking upwards towards Calton Hill which is probably a favourite spot
for locals and tourists alike to enjoy the panoramic views of Edinburgh city, as well as
the historical landmarks of the city. If you like simply being out in nature, getting a bit of
exercise while in the city, there are actually lots of parks, hills, up here like this,
as well as Arthur's Seat, which is even more challenging, that you can do in Edinburgh.
Over here you can start seeing a bit of Edinburgh, all the way to the extension of the North sea. It's such a beautiful day!
A hill like this, a green space like this, is such a perfect escape for people who
want to escape the busy city life or the noises or the people and find a bit of calmness and
overlooking Edinburgh city just behind me. With the dry weather, it's as if this is a dream!
Thank you so much for watching all of this travel series from the country of Scotland.
I suppose this past week that I have spent travelling around the country strictly using public transportation
has proven that traveling in Scotland is not only safe but also sometimes can be reliable well most times!
One thing that needs to be taken into consideration is strictly the weather, the wet
weather definitely! Just the openness to allow yourself to keep on moving and keep on exploring
despite the challenges that may arise along the way. The people here are so helpful, they are
willing to help you out if you have the courage to ask. So definitely this is a country that I would
highly recommend travelling around alone, even if you are travelling with friends families or anyone
that you want to go with because definitely, it is one of the very famous countries that people go to
for outdoor activities for nature, history and many more. I suppose my initial intention was to
get to know the UK even better as my future home (I am married to a British man). The fact that Scotland is part of one of
the countries that constitute the UK, have allowed me to feel more at home and feel more comfortable.
I suppose that's a good sign and what I really enjoy is the fact that I can just
spark a conversation with anyone start talking about the weather and we get on chatting.
I think that's what I missed the most during my travels have been able to travel around
but limited because of the language barrier. Due to the English-speaking countries of the UK
as it is it, allows me to be able to connect with anyone or travellers who are also coming to visit Scotland.
Make sure that you also check out my travel series from other countries and let me
know what you think in the comment section below. I would love to read what you think about it!
I can't wait to see it again on my travel series and yeah see you again next time, bye!