BEST SCOTTISH DRIVING ROADS ? - The Pictures
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Way back in April I planned a trip to Scotland to enjoy my new car. After a few delays on delivery and work commitments I finaly did the trip last week. With the help of PH's I had the nuts of a route.
Original post
6 Days,
1800 Miles. Some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain in a DB9.
The Car never put a foot wrong
Here's a link to all my Pictures
Here's a link to my Video
The approach to Applecross pass
The first view of Torridon from Applecross
The sign warning you about the Applecross pass
DB9 meets the locals for the first time
Ben Eighe Mountain near Glen Torridon
This is rush hour in Western Ross
Waterfall (forgot the name) just outside Fort William
I'm sure GetCarter would be able to decribe the locations better than me
Thanks to everyone who contributed ideas for the route we took. It was an awesome trip, thanks again
Apologies if you have a slow connection and these take forever to load
>>> Edited by shadytree on Tuesday 16th November 14:11
Original post
6 Days,
1800 Miles. Some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain in a DB9. The Car never put a foot wrong
Here's a link to all my Pictures
Here's a link to my Video
The approach to Applecross pass
The first view of Torridon from Applecross
The sign warning you about the Applecross pass
DB9 meets the locals for the first time
Ben Eighe Mountain near Glen Torridon
This is rush hour in Western Ross
Waterfall (forgot the name) just outside Fort William
I'm sure GetCarter would be able to decribe the locations better than me
Thanks to everyone who contributed ideas for the route we took. It was an awesome trip, thanks again
Apologies if you have a slow connection and these take forever to load
>>> Edited by shadytree on Tuesday 16th November 14:11
Looks like I have posted red x's everwhere. 
now. Trying to fix it.
I was in Applecross last week, that Bealach na Ba pass is quite something. Looks like you got good weather we were actually driving through cloud going up it. Great campsite at Applecross too, plus good gastro-pub on the waterfront. The roads from Gairloch to Cape Wrath and beyond were fantastic too.
we were actually driving through cloud going up it. Great campsite at Applecross too, plus good gastro-pub on the waterfront. The roads from Gairloch to Cape Wrath and beyond were fantastic too. I did this drive in August, inspired by Steve Carter's page and it is FABULOUS!!!
My exact route is here:
www.porschaforum.com/uploads/bestdrive.htm
and I have a full report on my forum, including loads of piccies here:
www.porschaforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1000
sorry, you have to register, but it's free/no spam etc...I just can't be arsed typing it all out again.
My exact route is here:
www.porschaforum.com/uploads/bestdrive.htm
and I have a full report on my forum, including loads of piccies here:
www.porschaforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1000
sorry, you have to register, but it's free/no spam etc...I just can't be arsed typing it all out again.
Thats why we moved up here...nice photos, Belach na Ba is great fun, until you meet a panic merchant edging their way up/down. Be ready for deer about a mile out of Applecross at dusk...antlers everywhere!
Agree Applecross Inn is one of my favourites. Always good food and Isle of Skye Brewery Ale (Blaven is excellent). Friendly staff too, welcome the dog as well.
Next time you are up here with that AM, give me a call I'd love a run out in that, PLEASE.
Now please remove those photos or we'll get everyone up here and it'll be like the Lake District...
Agree Applecross Inn is one of my favourites. Always good food and Isle of Skye Brewery Ale (Blaven is excellent). Friendly staff too, welcome the dog as well.
Next time you are up here with that AM, give me a call I'd love a run out in that, PLEASE.
Now please remove those photos or we'll get everyone up here and it'll be like the Lake District...
Mustang Baz said:
Great video - very good prep for a trip I am finalising next month. Any tips on keeping the midges at bay (sorry - stupid question I am sure!)?
There are ways.
Most repellents do bugger all.
Byte ease really helps stop the itching
if (sorry when) you get bitten DON'T SCRATCH
Midges don't like: Exposed places, Dry sunny days, windy days.
Midges like: Damp still days, mornings and evenings, English flesh.
Tips.
Don't leave doors open with lights on.
Don't leave car doors open
Avoid July and August
Hire a place with air con
Wear dark colours
Stand next to someone who gets bitten a lot (really - it's your best defence!)
Midge hoods work, but they are a bit claustrophobic. If you are fishing or taking photos by water in the morning or evening they are a MUST.
...and finally - the ONLY thing that works is Avon 'Skin So Soft'. Not because it has a smell or a chemical they dislike, but because it is SO slimy and greasy, midges cannot get 'purchase'. It acts like a physical barrier. It does however make you look like a slimy git.
Best tip ever. Visit in mid May - no midges, much less rain then August and far fewer visitors with caravans.
If you are really keen (and should get out more)... Mrs Get put this up for our Highland website
www.ionalister.com/midge.htm
Steve
GetCarter said:
...and finally - the ONLY thing that works is Avon 'Skin So Soft'. Not because it has a smell or a chemical they dislike, but because it is SO slimy and greasy, midges cannot get 'purchase'. It acts like a physical barrier. It does however make you look like a slimy git.
Funny that - I got told exactly the same just the other day
rossybee said:
...and finally - the ONLY thing that works is Avon 'Skin So Soft'. Not because it has a smell or a chemical they dislike, but because it is SO slimy and greasy, midges cannot get 'purchase'. It acts like a physical barrier. It does however make you look like a slimy git.
Funny that - I got told exactly the same just the other day
Agree, been using it for a while now, very effective whatever the reason.
G
Midgies - after some time in Africa I've found out that they olny cure for the Highland midgies is Garlic/spices in food - curries / etc then they taste your blood and go elsewhere. I've lived most of my life in the highlands and this seems to be a cure.
Now a road that's fast losing respect is the Fort Wiliam - Malliag A 830 - AT ONE TIME a horror - times in excess of 1 h 45 for 45 MILES( 50 mins for the maniacs) - NOW apart from a few sextions of single track and planned 40 MPH roads do-ible in 30 mins or so .Problem is - it's only one way in and one way out. But if you stop for a picnic - beware the midgies - they bite bigtime
Now a road that's fast losing respect is the Fort Wiliam - Malliag A 830 - AT ONE TIME a horror - times in excess of 1 h 45 for 45 MILES( 50 mins for the maniacs) - NOW apart from a few sextions of single track and planned 40 MPH roads do-ible in 30 mins or so .Problem is - it's only one way in and one way out. But if you stop for a picnic - beware the midgies - they bite bigtime
Edited by oldie on Monday 5th June 22:11
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