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Day 1. Keep it in check past Achanalt Station & watch out for the BiB between there and the roundabout at Achnasheen. Bonus points country... 
Day 2. Alternative route from Ullapool to Lochinver - https://goo.gl/maps/q1ufwqogVL12 - slower but prettier.
Day 3. Alternative route from Inverness to Grantown-on-Spey - https://goo.gl/maps/Uk9N3rGYH1Q2 - avoids A9 traffic and average speed cameras.
Day 2. Alternative route from Ullapool to Lochinver - https://goo.gl/maps/q1ufwqogVL12 - slower but prettier.
Day 3. Alternative route from Inverness to Grantown-on-Spey - https://goo.gl/maps/Uk9N3rGYH1Q2 - avoids A9 traffic and average speed cameras.
Red Devil said:
Day 1. Keep it in check past Achanalt Station & watch out for the BiB between there and the roundabout at Achnasheen. Bonus points country...
Day 2. Alternative route from Ullapool to Lochinver - https://goo.gl/maps/q1ufwqogVL12 - slower but prettier.
Day 3. Alternative route from Inverness to Grantown-on-Spey - https://goo.gl/maps/Uk9N3rGYH1Q2 - avoids A9 traffic and average speed cameras.
Day 2. Alternative route from Ullapool to Lochinver - https://goo.gl/maps/q1ufwqogVL12 - slower but prettier.
Day 3. Alternative route from Inverness to Grantown-on-Spey - https://goo.gl/maps/Uk9N3rGYH1Q2 - avoids A9 traffic and average speed cameras.
to all that.Red Devil said:
Day 1. Keep it in check past Achanalt Station & watch out for the BiB between there and the roundabout at Achnasheen. Bonus points country...
Day 2. Alternative route from Ullapool to Lochinver - https://goo.gl/maps/q1ufwqogVL12 - slower but prettier.
Day 3. Alternative route from Inverness to Grantown-on-Spey - https://goo.gl/maps/Uk9N3rGYH1Q2 - avoids A9 traffic and average speed cameras.
Thank you!Day 2. Alternative route from Ullapool to Lochinver - https://goo.gl/maps/q1ufwqogVL12 - slower but prettier.
Day 3. Alternative route from Inverness to Grantown-on-Spey - https://goo.gl/maps/Uk9N3rGYH1Q2 - avoids A9 traffic and average speed cameras.
I love this tread!
I've "done" Scotland every year for the last 15 years or so.
I'm planning our 2016 one at the mo.
So I started reading this from the start, by the time I got to page 5 I'd reworked most of what I'd planned
One from this year just keep the interest up! Anyone know the bridge/
Kays from Scottys Trip 096 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
I've "done" Scotland every year for the last 15 years or so.
I'm planning our 2016 one at the mo.
So I started reading this from the start, by the time I got to page 5 I'd reworked most of what I'd planned
One from this year just keep the interest up! Anyone know the bridge/
Kays from Scottys Trip 096 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickrmikey k said:
I love this tread!
I've "done" Scotland every year for the last 15 years or so.
I'm planning our 2016 one at the mo.
So I started reading this from the start, by the time I got to page 5 I'd reworked most of what I'd planned
One from this year just keep the interest up! Anyone know the bridge/
Kays from Scottys Trip 096 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Can I come I've "done" Scotland every year for the last 15 years or so.
I'm planning our 2016 one at the mo.
So I started reading this from the start, by the time I got to page 5 I'd reworked most of what I'd planned
One from this year just keep the interest up! Anyone know the bridge/
Kays from Scottys Trip 096 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
mikey k said:
I've "done" Scotland every year for the last 15 years or so.
I'm planning our 2016 one at the mo.
Next year's trip is already sorted. The countdown clock is ticking. I'm planning our 2016 one at the mo.
http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/launch?iso=20...
s2kjock said:
Gairnshiel.
North side of the river - https://goo.gl/maps/kydxsCtpn742 - in the middle distance is the sign for the junction with the B976.To Crathie via The Strone: at 1575ft (480m) it's the eighth highest paved public road in Scotland.
Guessing game entry #2.
Red Devil said:
North side of the river - https://goo.gl/maps/kydxsCtpn742 - in the middle distance is the sign for the junction with the B976.To Crathie via The Strone: at 1575ft (480m) it's the eighth highest paved public road in Scotland.
Guessing game entry #2.
Loving this thread. Have read it all and found some excellent advice. Planning my own road trip but not until April/May 2017. (Yes, I know, forward planning but this is the first opportunity Mrs B and I will have without the needs of others.)
Like Red Devil, I live in Kent. So there's the 800 mile return slog to and from Edinburgh before we approach the main purpose of this trip. Luckily we have good friends there who we will spend some catch-up time with them at each end of the trip. This is an added bonus.
To the 'Highlands Massive' of PH, (for whom I have to thank for some excellent route tips AND how to create and save them on Google Maps) I offer the following for consideration. It's a kind of North Coast 500 but takes in some stunning scenery and nice hotels without being a slave to the route. If anyone is bored enough to click on some or all of the links, I would really appreciate any feedback, comments or improvements, not only on my chosen route but on anything in general.
Day 1: Edinburgh – Oban: M9, A84, A85, A82, A85. https://goo.gl/maps/DH9xjVrjsrr 134 miles
Day 2: Oban – Uig (Skye): A828, A82, A87. https://goo.gl/maps/kGTkvxKGoEq 166 miles
Day 3: Uig – Torridon : A87, A890, A896, Bealach, etc. https://goo.gl/maps/CtRGGFw8L4L2 119 miles
Day 4: Torridon – Lochinver: A896, A832, A835, A837. https://goo.gl/maps/HCDXcr4M1rv 103 miles
Day 5: Lochinver – John O’Groats: A837, A894, A838, A836. https://goo.gl/maps/xpuDVSj8J6F2 143 miles
Day 6: John O’Groats – Nairn: A99, A9, A96. https://goo.gl/maps/2Uv9U8p35PE2 133 miles
Day 7: Nairn – Glencoe: A96, A82, https://goo.gl/maps/F5pQbz8RZ3u 98 miles
Day 8: Glencoe – Edinburgh: A82, A85, A84,M9. https://goo.gl/maps/UzSSZwFF1oF2 130 miles
Peter
PS. Oh yeah, this will all be done in our TVR Chimaera so obviously no speed or noise involved!
The camera comes too (though hoping to avoid those by the roadside) so I will try to emulate Mr Carter's fantastic work - although I suspect, rather poorly! This is a bucket-list trip for me in such a car, so already quietly excited...
HAPY NEW YEAR to all.
Like Red Devil, I live in Kent. So there's the 800 mile return slog to and from Edinburgh before we approach the main purpose of this trip. Luckily we have good friends there who we will spend some catch-up time with them at each end of the trip. This is an added bonus.
To the 'Highlands Massive' of PH, (for whom I have to thank for some excellent route tips AND how to create and save them on Google Maps
) I offer the following for consideration. It's a kind of North Coast 500 but takes in some stunning scenery and nice hotels without being a slave to the route. If anyone is bored enough to click on some or all of the links, I would really appreciate any feedback, comments or improvements, not only on my chosen route but on anything in general. Day 1: Edinburgh – Oban: M9, A84, A85, A82, A85. https://goo.gl/maps/DH9xjVrjsrr 134 miles
Day 2: Oban – Uig (Skye): A828, A82, A87. https://goo.gl/maps/kGTkvxKGoEq 166 miles
Day 3: Uig – Torridon : A87, A890, A896, Bealach, etc. https://goo.gl/maps/CtRGGFw8L4L2 119 miles
Day 4: Torridon – Lochinver: A896, A832, A835, A837. https://goo.gl/maps/HCDXcr4M1rv 103 miles
Day 5: Lochinver – John O’Groats: A837, A894, A838, A836. https://goo.gl/maps/xpuDVSj8J6F2 143 miles
Day 6: John O’Groats – Nairn: A99, A9, A96. https://goo.gl/maps/2Uv9U8p35PE2 133 miles
Day 7: Nairn – Glencoe: A96, A82, https://goo.gl/maps/F5pQbz8RZ3u 98 miles
Day 8: Glencoe – Edinburgh: A82, A85, A84,M9. https://goo.gl/maps/UzSSZwFF1oF2 130 miles
Peter
PS. Oh yeah, this will all be done in our TVR Chimaera so obviously no speed or noise involved!
The camera comes too (though hoping to avoid those by the roadside) so I will try to emulate Mr Carter's fantastic work - although I suspect, rather poorly! This is a bucket-list trip for me in such a car, so already quietly excited...HAPY NEW YEAR to all.
You are missing two tricks on day 4.
When you get to Kinlochewe, turn left and go via Gairloch. Prettier.
and after Ullapool do this.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Lochbroom+Fillin...
Torridon to Lochinver with your existing route is only a 2 and a bit hour trip anyway, so you need to flesh it out.
ETA, and on day 3 your drive is only 2.5 hours. Take a detour to Elgol on the south of Skye. It'll only add an hour and is well worth the trip.
When you get to Kinlochewe, turn left and go via Gairloch. Prettier.
and after Ullapool do this.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Lochbroom+Fillin...
Torridon to Lochinver with your existing route is only a 2 and a bit hour trip anyway, so you need to flesh it out.
ETA, and on day 3 your drive is only 2.5 hours. Take a detour to Elgol on the south of Skye. It'll only add an hour and is well worth the trip.
Edited by GetCarter on Thursday 31st December 13:47
Thanks Steve, much appreciated. I know the drive times are a little 'relaxed' and I may have to consolidate as the overall duration is around 2 weeks with the Edinburgh stop-overs. I also want to enjoy the scenery and soak it all up with food and wine along the way. Any galleries for Mrs B to visit?
That said, I'm going to amend the route with your suggestions. Well done sir!
That said, I'm going to amend the route with your suggestions. Well done sir!
pb450 said:
Thanks Steve, much appreciated. I know the drive times are a little 'relaxed' and I may have to consolidate as the overall duration is around 2 weeks with the Edinburgh stop-overs. I also want to enjoy the scenery and soak it all up with food and wine along the way. Any galleries for Mrs B to visit?
That said, I'm going to amend the route with your suggestions. Well done sir!
may be of help (in my neck of the woods anyway) http://www.artsandeatstrail.comThat said, I'm going to amend the route with your suggestions. Well done sir!
pb450 said:
Thanks Steve, much appreciated. I know the drive times are a little 'relaxed' and I may have to consolidate as the overall duration is around 2 weeks with the Edinburgh stop-overs. I also want to enjoy the scenery and soak it all up with food and wine along the way. Any galleries for Mrs B to visit?
That said, I'm going to amend the route with your suggestions. Well done sir!
There's a small gallery at the balnakeil craft village near Durness. That said, I'm going to amend the route with your suggestions. Well done sir!
http://www.nicolapoole.co.uk/gallery.html
And this place - although not sure if it's a walk in gallery near loch eriboll ( east of Durness ).
http://www.urbanrealm.com/buildings/368/LOTTE_GLOB...
Edited by towser on Thursday 31st December 16:48
Lotte Glob - a personal heroine. I own a lot of her work and adore it -it isn't for everybody but I think it is sensational . I love the fact that some of her work is also performance - she collects stones from the hill, then fires them into some weird, vaguely organic shapes and then she walks back up into the mountains and finds a remote loch where she leaves the works on the shore . Somebody may see them next week - or nobody will see them for a century. Her home/gallery can be toured on prior engagement and well worth it. She herself is remarkable- a Danish Patti Smith lookalike .
hey guys
I did the Highlands on Tuesday and Wednesday ... 1,300 miles in 2 days
Was abit intense, but was amazing !
Definitely heading back in the Spring for a longer stay !
I have created a VLOG, so if you are interested please watch and stay tuned for day 2 !
https://youtu.be/FIq-d_x3oH8
I did the Highlands on Tuesday and Wednesday ... 1,300 miles in 2 days
Was abit intense, but was amazing !
Definitely heading back in the Spring for a longer stay !
I have created a VLOG, so if you are interested please watch and stay tuned for day 2 !
https://youtu.be/FIq-d_x3oH8
akadk said:
hey guys
I did the Highlands on Tuesday and Wednesday ... 1,300 miles in 2 days
Was abit intense, but was amazing !
Definitely heading back in the Spring for a longer stay !
I have created a VLOG, so if you are interested please watch and stay tuned for day 2 !
https://youtu.be/FIq-d_x3oH8
That's a great video Dave! Definitely one of the better ones. Beautiful car too. I'd like one of those one day when we no longer need the capacity of the Disco. Looking forward to seeing day 2 of this very professional production. I feel you may do this kind of thing to earn a daily crust, it's that good. I did the Highlands on Tuesday and Wednesday ... 1,300 miles in 2 days
Was abit intense, but was amazing !
Definitely heading back in the Spring for a longer stay !
I have created a VLOG, so if you are interested please watch and stay tuned for day 2 !
https://youtu.be/FIq-d_x3oH8
ETA. Stunning scenery - or did you mention that?!?
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