Some mates of mine spent a night on the island after not watching the time and tide and spent a night in one of the shelters . They said in no time after dark , the place was over run with rats . It was all down to the rubbish and waste food that was left there . They tried to organise a clean up with people who regularly go to the island and the local council. The people were very willing , but the council tried to stop them for some reason. They have tried again and got the same response and still cannot find why the council refused as all they asked for was for a wagon to turn up after the clean up and pick up the bags of rubbish . Yet my local council, Durham County Council are always willing assist with such schemes and even offer to give out the waste bags , pick up sticks and gloves. Cracking video as always Mate and keep up the great work.
Superb mate, well done getting back with dry feet. When that tide does start coming back in, it's incredible how quickly the causeway disappears, like seconds. I can see how people get caught out.
Hmm. None techie person here. It appears that the Community thing is not on the mobile app. Bummer. Ahh well. My loss. Great video Scott. Thanks for posting and I’ll see you next time. 😊
Funny this came up on my feed and I visited there today. Unfortunately the tide was in so I walked down to the old watermill. Obviously weather permitting I visit here quite often. I camped there last year and it was brilliant.
Last summer after living in Edin off and on for nearly 45 years I finally visited Cramond Island (despite charity runs and walks round Cramond myself). I was shocked as I returned, and could see the tide had changed, so many people were still trying to set off to cross (and this was 20 minutes after they said you should have left the island).
I live in a place with the highest tides in the world. There are several lighthouses in the bay accessible only at low tide as well as some island, hiking trails. I find the online tide charts are really good. 😊
Having lived in Edinburgh for 10 years, Cramond Island was always worth the visit, especially with friends and family. Now I live in Sunny Dundee and still enjoy being by the water of the silvery Tay. Thanks for all your great videos Scott. I watch each and every one.
The land / sea bead is really flat there, so I think it will actually come in really quickly. One minute it is completely dry, next minute it is covered in water.
Big letdown really after expecting to see the tide rushing in ; maybe it was scaerred off by the sight of the great Scottie . But enjoyed that small ramble at Cramond .
Hi Scott 👋🏻! Great video, very informative! All those 🩸🩸 graffitis 🤯🤬😤! Don’t those dudes and chicks who caused this awful mess wear pants with pockets to keep their filthy fingers inside 🤔🙄?
I was born close to where the tide goes out a full sixteen miles. When the tide turns, it comes in like an expresss train and, in the past has resulted in a number of deaths. They have subsequently laid roads on the land and via a bridge so it is no longere the only route to and from Foulness Island
A really great vid. The walk along the causeway is unreal. I'd love to camp out overnight but as you mentioned Scott the noise of early morning alarm calls from passenger jets doesn't grab me. Inchmickery Island does have the outline of a battleship. I guess it was supposed to deter U-boats from day tripping up the Forth estuary.
I think there's a timetable challenge for you to travel to Guernsey in the Channel Islands cross to Lihou island via the sea floor path and back. Mind you I can also see the local bus route around the island and boat trips to Herm and Sark meaning you'll need to be there for a week to film everything. The Occupation Museum and underground hospital are sobering reminders of WW2, so very interesting too.
My wife spent a week on Lihou as a teenager. We visited about 5 years ago. We used the buses on Gernsey. I think it was a flat fare of £1 and all trackable on line.
There are enough people who get stranded on Cramond that our lifeboat across the other side of the Forth at Kinghorn quite often help out the Queensferry lifeboat with rescues if there are a lot of people stuck.
Hi there, just came across your channel by chance. For someone like myself who enjoys travelling, it's giving me some great ideas! Out of interest. Have you ever flown into the Isle of Barra? The beach landing is amazing, and the island is beautiful.
I visited Cramond Island once in the 1980s. I don't remember it being that green and wooded, more a dune landscape. Even found a bullet casing dating from WW2.
Speaking of the RNLI rescuing people from tidal Islands, where I am in Orkney only last week we had someone rescued by the RNLI at the Brough of Birsay, it's surprising common.
Here I was, thinking Cramond Island was the only tidal island I'd been on, but I've completely forgotten about the Brough of Birsay. I loved both and thankfully haven't gotten stranded on either.
The Germans were wary of the shallow waters in the area. Not having the proper boats, particularly during WWII, this area wasn’t attacked. The AA batteries covered nearby approaches to multiple RAF installations. Troops stationed there rather disliked the relative isolation within sight of civilization. My ancestors were part of the survey team that surveyed the area in the 18th century and their work held up well into the 1990’s. So, I’d say that they did their work well.😊
What a shame about the graffiti everywhere. Puts you off going there, and certainly from camping overnight, knowing the type of people you may encounter there.
I don’t get the mentality of people who go along have a picnic look at the view and then leave their filthy rubbish. They are simply disgusting. Spoiling it for other people.
I hope all those people rescued guve a hefty donation to the RNLI….
Tide Dodgers! 😊
Nice! I'll second that!
Some mates of mine spent a night on the island after not watching the time and tide and spent a night in one of the shelters . They said in no time after dark , the place was over run with rats . It was all down to the rubbish and waste food that was left there . They tried to organise a clean up with people who regularly go to the island and the local council. The people were very willing , but the council tried to stop them for some reason. They have tried again and got the same response and still cannot find why the council refused as all they asked for was for a wagon to turn up after the clean up and pick up the bags of rubbish . Yet my local council, Durham County Council are always willing assist with such schemes and even offer to give out the waste bags , pick up sticks and gloves. Cracking video as always Mate and keep up the great work.
Superb mate, well done getting back with dry feet. When that tide does start coming back in, it's incredible how quickly the causeway disappears, like seconds. I can see how people get caught out.
It's a great wee place to visit, but I'm jealous of you camping overnight. That would have been totally surreal.
Come on guys, when are you two intrepid explorers teaming up for a joint video??? RUclips awaits!!!
Now that would be epic. Start talking guys xx
@@marcocura295think they have did it now... Started off on Dundee and had challenges n that was good
Very interesting, thank you for sharing this
Wonderful adventure. I am so glad that you didn't get stuck! Great video. Thanks for showing us around!
Hmm. None techie person here. It appears that the Community thing is not on the mobile app. Bummer. Ahh well. My loss.
Great video Scott.
Thanks for posting and I’ll see you next time. 😊
Better safe than sorry of course. Always love your videos Scott. Totally a natural entertainer.
Funny this came up on my feed and I visited there today. Unfortunately the tide was in so I walked down to the old watermill. Obviously weather permitting I visit here quite often. I camped there last year and it was brilliant.
What a pity the buildings on that island are not kept in a better state
You got us! When you said your watch stopped, we said "Oh no!" to each other. LOL. So easily taken in. Very interesting video as always.
had me laughing. well done Scott
Last summer after living in Edin off and on for nearly 45 years I finally visited Cramond Island (despite charity runs and walks round Cramond myself). I was shocked as I returned, and could see the tide had changed, so many people were still trying to set off to cross (and this was 20 minutes after they said you should have left the island).
Walking on slippery rocks while filming and providing excellent comments.
Scott. The mountain goat of RUclips. 👍👍
GOAT AYE
I live in a place with the highest tides in the world. There are several lighthouses in the bay accessible only at low tide as well as some island, hiking trails. I find the online tide charts are really good. 😊
Became stranded on Inchcolm in the 50s/early 60s. Dad became ill and we missed the last boat. We jumped up and down, and shouted and were rescued.
Having lived in Edinburgh for 10 years, Cramond Island was always worth the visit, especially with friends and family. Now I live in Sunny Dundee and still enjoy being by the water of the silvery Tay. Thanks for all your great videos Scott. I watch each and every one.
What a lovely little video. I visited Cramond Island a few years ago. It’s great to see someone share their experience.
Nice one! I’ve lived in Edinburgh for 30 years and have never done the causeway! 😊 Must rectify that!
Hi Scott you should come to Sligo. And walk or drive across to Coney Island it even has a pub on it!
Another great video mate :)
Ha ha my watch has stopped! I love it.
If i have a bad dream, sometimes I'm on an island with the tide coming in, and I've lost everyone I was with, can't find them.
Great video Scott
Nice little business opperchancity there. Slackers ferry. Fares negotiable.
opperchancity, hahahah. i get it.
Was on the Queensferry Lifeboat in the 90s and when the sun shone it was only a matter of time before the call to attend Cramond Island came in.
Haha love your sarcasm and sense of humour throughout your videos
very good enjoyed it cheers
Never realised the island was so big (relatively), in spite of the many times I've been to Cramond. Fascinating video, Scott. Thank you!
Nice idea really enjoyed but boy did you get me nervious with times then you said your watched stopped phew got me thanks scott enjoyed
Stunning wee island, wouldn't mind having a room with a view there for a night. ^^ Lovely wee tour of the island Scott, thanks ☺
I'm enjoying seeing your videos of places I've seen Steve go 😉
Always love your independent travel videos, Scott. Never knew how much there was too see on Cramond. Corrour was enjoyable too ! 🏴👍
had me going their for a minute
So far I've 'bagged' St Michael's Mount and that wee one in the bay at Plockton 🥳
Now we know where all the missing parts of a Toblerone bar have gone :-)
Enjoyable as always 😊
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Really interesting Scott, thanks. I wonder what those raised plinths in a couple of the early buildings were designed for?
@Thomas Henderson Thanks - very helpful.
The land / sea bead is really flat there, so I think it will actually come in really quickly. One minute it is completely dry, next minute it is covered in water.
Great Video
One of my fav RUclips's
down in Penzance it's always fun to watch people paddling across from St Michaels Mount as the tide comes in
💜 Cramond Island.
Big letdown really after expecting to see the tide rushing in ; maybe it was scaerred off by the sight of the great Scottie . But enjoyed that small ramble at Cramond .
Hi Scott 👋🏻!
Great video, very informative!
All those 🩸🩸 graffitis 🤯🤬😤!
Don’t those dudes and chicks who caused this awful mess wear pants with pockets to keep their filthy fingers inside 🤔🙄?
I was born close to where the tide goes out a full sixteen miles. When the tide turns, it comes in like an expresss train and, in the past has resulted in a number of deaths. They have subsequently laid roads on the land and via a bridge so it is no longere the only route to and from Foulness Island
Very interesting.
A really great vid. The walk along the causeway is unreal. I'd love to camp out overnight but as you mentioned Scott the noise of early morning alarm calls from passenger jets doesn't grab me. Inchmickery Island does have the outline of a battleship. I guess it was supposed to deter U-boats from day tripping up the Forth estuary.
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I think there's a timetable challenge for you to travel to Guernsey in the Channel Islands cross to Lihou island via the sea floor path and back. Mind you I can also see the local bus route around the island and boat trips to Herm and Sark meaning you'll need to be there for a week to film everything. The Occupation Museum and underground hospital are sobering reminders of WW2, so very interesting too.
My wife spent a week on Lihou as a teenager. We visited about 5 years ago. We used the buses on Gernsey. I think it was a flat fare of £1 and all trackable on line.
Used to camp out there in the summer holidays
You should have went to the Roman fort
Snow on the Pentlands 🤪
There are enough people who get stranded on Cramond that our lifeboat across the other side of the Forth at Kinghorn quite often help out the Queensferry lifeboat with rescues if there are a lot of people stuck.
Was hoping for some lifeboat content at the end there. After all it’s is planes, trains and everything 😅
Hi there, just came across your channel by chance. For someone like myself who enjoys travelling, it's giving me some great ideas! Out of interest. Have you ever flown into the Isle of Barra? The beach landing is amazing, and the island is beautiful.
I visited Cramond Island once in the 1980s. I don't remember it being that green and wooded, more a dune landscape. Even found a bullet casing dating from WW2.
A shame the graffiti vermin have been active. We should have robust deterrent punishment like Singapore.
Speaking of the RNLI rescuing people from tidal Islands, where I am in Orkney only last week we had someone rescued by the RNLI at the Brough of Birsay, it's surprising common.
Here I was, thinking Cramond Island was the only tidal island I'd been on, but I've completely forgotten about the Brough of Birsay. I loved both and thankfully haven't gotten stranded on either.
@@h-Qalziel Thanks for replying, you made me realise I'd spelled Brough "Broch," an embarrassing mistake for an Orcadian!
Whoever did that graffiti should be returned to the island and have to stay there until they've cleaned it all off!
Inchmickery looks like Alcatraz!
Because they are Islands in the Stream I think they should be called "Dollys". 😆
The Germans were wary of the shallow waters in the area. Not having the proper boats, particularly during WWII, this area wasn’t attacked. The AA batteries covered nearby approaches to multiple RAF installations. Troops stationed there rather disliked the relative isolation within sight of civilization.
My ancestors were part of the survey team that surveyed the area in the 18th century and their work held up well into the 1990’s. So, I’d say that they did their work well.😊
You do like a good causeway .
Causeway walkers?
Anyway, not realized there is that many tidal islands in UK.
Suggested name for tidal island visitors - Tide runners
Looks lovely, apart. From all the graffiti on every building
We went to Lindisfarne last year.I always wondered what happens if someone needs an ambulance or the police and the causeway is covered in sea water??
Air ambulance.
@@scotbotvideos good idea
They send a helicopter 🚁 maybe?
We shall call you the "Island Infidel" Also im fed up and extremely sad that all these historical ruins and things have been ruined by graffiti...
Island Baggers is my favorite.
Now I wonder if that counts if you happen to live in a country that is an island...
I really hate the way taggers destroy properties with spray paint. I too would be worried about the incoming tide. Safe travels.
So sad to see everything covered in scribble.
🙄 sO sAd
Causewayfarers?
What a shame about the graffiti everywhere. Puts you off going there, and certainly from camping overnight, knowing the type of people you may encounter there.
I feel the same going into the Tate gallery.
If anyone did get stuck at least you would have places to get shelter thats probably what i would do
Causeway chasers !
I don’t get the mentality of people who go along have a picnic look at the view and then leave their filthy rubbish. They are simply disgusting. Spoiling it for other people.
How do you afford all these holidays
island boomerangers
Any primitive camping allowed on the island?
How about Causeway collectors!!!
"main flight path to Edinburgh airport"
Not to worry as it probably only gets 4 planes a day landing there.
You are thinking of Prestwick Airport. Edinburgh is much busier.
Edinburgh's the busiest airport in the UK after the London airports and Manchester.
Tea baggers?... don't hate me 🤦🤦😂😂😂😂😂
A nice wee change!
I notoced lots of graffiti on that sign something that should be removed
Well Tidal begins with a T, so……😂
I do different football grounds and I’m a groundhopper so why not island hopper
Teenage Scots love their graffiti
Disappointed a little bit that you didn't wait that out.
Hmm do you have an E-Mail Adress where you response to? Thanks
AW JEEZ,,,RUclips,,,,IM EMBARSSED
The graffiti sucks
Yes, on my last trip there I don't remember seeing any graffiti.
Island baggers
Google it, a factoid is a lie. And it was a 3 inch gun not 75 mm.
GOAT