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Pulse said:
Also, where's the second-to-last photo from? You've said Lecht, but it looks very much like the start of the road (or rather, the end of the road, almost) to the funicular station, but Google Maps shows what you've said as somewhere else... If it's the funicular station road - fun!
That's at the ski centre I think.
Pulse said:
s70rmp said:
Where's that last picture from ?
Also, where's the second-to-last photo from? You've said Lecht, but it looks very much like the start of the road (or rather, the end of the road, almost) to the funicular station, but Google Maps shows what you've said as somewhere else... If it's the funicular station road - fun!https://goo.gl/maps/v28RD3AVGAv
JM said:
Here's the similar view I was talking about... https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@57.1465009,-3.65960...
It's almost time for my return to the Highlands! 
I'm looking for a tip. It would be nice to spend one evening somewhere with some live music if possible. We're staying near Eilean Donan Castle, so as near to that as possible, but don't mind travelling. We're likely to be shattered on the Saturday, so ideally anything Sunday-Friday (heading back on the Saturday, as well).
I'm looking for a tip. It would be nice to spend one evening somewhere with some live music if possible. We're staying near Eilean Donan Castle, so as near to that as possible, but don't mind travelling. We're likely to be shattered on the Saturday, so ideally anything Sunday-Friday (heading back on the Saturday, as well).
Pulse said:
It's almost time for my return to the Highlands!
I'm looking for a tip. It would be nice to spend one evening somewhere with some live music if possible. We're staying near Eilean Donan Castle, so as near to that as possible, but don't mind travelling. We're likely to be shattered on the Saturday, so ideally anything Sunday-Friday (heading back on the Saturday, as well).
The Glenelg Inn quite often have music. I'd check first. (Bit of a hairy drive back in the dark if it's bad weather!).I'm looking for a tip. It would be nice to spend one evening somewhere with some live music if possible. We're staying near Eilean Donan Castle, so as near to that as possible, but don't mind travelling. We're likely to be shattered on the Saturday, so ideally anything Sunday-Friday (heading back on the Saturday, as well).
[quote=Pulse]It's almost time for my return to the Highlands!
I'm looking for a tip. It would be nice to spend one evening somewhere with some live music if possible. We're staying near Eilean Donan Castle, so as near to that as possible, but don't mind travelling. We're likely to be shattered on the Saturday, so ideally anything Sunday-Friday (heading back on the Saturday, as well).[/quote
Depending how close to the castle your staying.
The Clachan in dornie, Right opposite Eilean donan. 1 min walk tops.
Food and live music. Seasonal so check first. Think it opens for easter.
http://www.theclachan.com/index.html
And GC is right about Glenelg Inn, Its a good old drive in the dark!!
I'm looking for a tip. It would be nice to spend one evening somewhere with some live music if possible. We're staying near Eilean Donan Castle, so as near to that as possible, but don't mind travelling. We're likely to be shattered on the Saturday, so ideally anything Sunday-Friday (heading back on the Saturday, as well).[/quote
Depending how close to the castle your staying.
The Clachan in dornie, Right opposite Eilean donan. 1 min walk tops.
Food and live music. Seasonal so check first. Think it opens for easter.
http://www.theclachan.com/index.html
And GC is right about Glenelg Inn, Its a good old drive in the dark!!
Edited by vaderface on Tuesday 4th April 18:41
Edited by vaderface on Tuesday 4th April 18:42
Heading to Skye this Saturday then Harris from Tuesday.
Got the usual suspects lined up- Fairy Pools, Storr, Quiraing, Luskentyre, Golden Road, Callanish Stones etc.
What other site or piece of tarmac on the islands would it be too rude to miss? I'm staying close to Staffin on Skye and close to Tarbert on Harris.
Do most places on Harris allow for card payment? Anything else I should know before I get there?
Calling Steve Carter...
Also, I'm assuming getting a Boxster on and off a ferry shouldn't be too much hassle? It's not that low.
Got the usual suspects lined up- Fairy Pools, Storr, Quiraing, Luskentyre, Golden Road, Callanish Stones etc.
What other site or piece of tarmac on the islands would it be too rude to miss? I'm staying close to Staffin on Skye and close to Tarbert on Harris.
Do most places on Harris allow for card payment? Anything else I should know before I get there?
Calling Steve Carter...
Also, I'm assuming getting a Boxster on and off a ferry shouldn't be too much hassle? It's not that low.
Edited by Patrick Bateman on Thursday 6th April 01:38
Patrick Bateman said:
Heading to Skye this Saturday then Harris from Tuesday.
Got the usual suspects lined up- Fairy Pools, Storr, Quiraing, Luskentyre, Golden Road, Callanish Stones etc.
What other site or piece of tarmac on the islands would it be too rude to miss? I'm staying close to Staffin on Skye and close to Tarbert on Harris.
Do most places on Harris allow for card payment? Anything else I should know before I get there?
Calling Steve Carter...
Also, I'm assuming getting a Boxster on and off a ferry shouldn't be too much hassle? It's not that low.
On Skye, the drive to Elgol in the south is lovely - eventually taking you to the other side of the Cuillins (boat trips available from Elgol).Got the usual suspects lined up- Fairy Pools, Storr, Quiraing, Luskentyre, Golden Road, Callanish Stones etc.
What other site or piece of tarmac on the islands would it be too rude to miss? I'm staying close to Staffin on Skye and close to Tarbert on Harris.
Do most places on Harris allow for card payment? Anything else I should know before I get there?
Calling Steve Carter...
Also, I'm assuming getting a Boxster on and off a ferry shouldn't be too much hassle? It's not that low.
Edited by Patrick Bateman on Thursday 6th April 01:38
On Harris, many miss the drive to the beach right at the end of the B887. So that's on NW Harris, not S (Though you're right to take in Luskentyre).
Most take cards, and there's a cashpoint in Tarbert. WiFi is a distant dream outside Tarbert!
Boxter will be fine on the ferry, but if it looks problematic (the angle changes with the tide), just speak to the bloke and he'll either put you on first or last with planks of wood to change A.O.A.
Have fun.
Here's that beach on N. Harris (I can't guarantee she'll be there mind
GetCarter said:
On Skye, the drive to Elgol in the south is lovely - eventually taking you to the other side of the Cuillins (boat trips available from Elgol).
See my pics on page 160. Weather was kind as well. 
After breakfast 14 days from now I'll be setting off, together with some mates, from Dumbarton to Uig.
GetCarter said:
Here's that beach on N. Harris (I can't guarantee she'll be there mind
GetCarter said:
On Skye, the drive to Elgol in the south is lovely - eventually taking you to the other side of the Cuillins (boat trips available from Elgol).
On Harris, many miss the drive to the beach right at the end of the B887. So that's on NW Harris, not S (Though you're right to take in Luskentyre).
Most take cards, and there's a cashpoint in Tarbert. WiFi is a distant dream outside Tarbert!
Boxter will be fine on the ferry, but if it looks problematic (the angle changes with the tide), just speak to the bloke and he'll either put you on first or last with planks of wood to change A.O.A.
Have fun.
Here's that beach on N. Harris (I can't guarantee she'll be there mind
Thanks for that.On Harris, many miss the drive to the beach right at the end of the B887. So that's on NW Harris, not S (Though you're right to take in Luskentyre).
Most take cards, and there's a cashpoint in Tarbert. WiFi is a distant dream outside Tarbert!
Boxter will be fine on the ferry, but if it looks problematic (the angle changes with the tide), just speak to the bloke and he'll either put you on first or last with planks of wood to change A.O.A.
Have fun.
Here's that beach on N. Harris (I can't guarantee she'll be there mind
Weather's looking a bit iffy at the minute, certainly windy.
Some March 2017 NC500 trip photos for western part; Tongue - Applecross. The weather was a constantly changing mix of sunshine, snow showers, cloud and rain. Overall the driving along the mostly deserted roads and the scenery were both simply outstanding.
1. Bealach na Bà
2. Sea stacks on coast between Durness and Tongue
3. East side of Loch Eriboll
4. Somewhere between Tongue and Durness
5. Coastal bay near Durness
6. Looking inland between Durness and Tongue
7. Heading north towards Durness area
8. Skye Cuillin mountains seen from road north of Applecross.
9. Near Kylesku bridge.
10. Heading south down east side of Loch Eriboll.
Enough I think. One thing; there were a troop of RVs at a Durness campsite. This was March. There are quite a lot of single track roads so I would think the NC500 in the holiday times like Easter and in the summer could be a traffic-ridden pain.
1. Bealach na Bà
2. Sea stacks on coast between Durness and Tongue
3. East side of Loch Eriboll
4. Somewhere between Tongue and Durness
5. Coastal bay near Durness
6. Looking inland between Durness and Tongue
7. Heading north towards Durness area
8. Skye Cuillin mountains seen from road north of Applecross.
9. Near Kylesku bridge.
10. Heading south down east side of Loch Eriboll.
Enough I think. One thing; there were a troop of RVs at a Durness campsite. This was March. There are quite a lot of single track roads so I would think the NC500 in the holiday times like Easter and in the summer could be a traffic-ridden pain.
Chris944 said:
Some March 2017 NC500 trip photos for western part; Tongue - Applecross. The weather was a constantly changing mix of sunshine, snow showers, cloud and rain. Overall the driving along the mostly deserted roads and the scenery were both simply outstanding.
4. Somewhere between Tongue and Durness
6. Looking inland between Durness and Tongue
Neither of those locations are between Tongue and Durness.4. Somewhere between Tongue and Durness
6. Looking inland between Durness and Tongue
Both are ~16 miles further south.
1 mile apart on the B801 between Rhiconich and Kinlochbervie.
4 - https://goo.gl/maps/sdFPu1Ypv8K2
6 - https://goo.gl/maps/PMNTBQ9ydYC2
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