Scotland HSV meet, 23rd/24th July

[pah250]

mikeyb1987 said:

mv6 said:

Sorry for late response! Great time had by all. The "crack" was mighty! The wee "tiddler" reserve vehicle did ok.I plan to head North again the 1st weekend in September. North Coast 500(or most of it)!!! Mikey,you still up for it?

Yep, still up for it Rog. Got the Monday and Friday off work

Count me in too please, although I haven't confirmed the dates with work yet but shouldn't be a problem.

[mikeyb1987]

Good stuff Paul

[mikeyb1987]

pah250 said:

Monaro5.7 said:

Great to read that you all had a good time. I have ideas about next year but maybe time to move south as we have been in Scotland last few years.

Now I believe that was the 7th national meet so far so good we have had them all over the country.

I think the North Coast 500 should be the aim for the 10th meet. But that will take a few days to cover and as we have people coming from down south so a bit planning involved in that.

So ideas for next year would be great so we can get the ball rolling if there is not already ideas about it.

Thanks

Simon

For me, the awesome driving roads, lack of traffic jams and amazing scenery in Scotland are unbeatable anywhere else in the mainland UK. I think this adds hugely to the meet.

Wasn't there talk last year of having a Scottish meet and then a separate meet somewhere else in England/Wales on a different date? This might be a good solution. Of course someone needs to step forward and arrange said meets...

I agree with Paul. I'm lucky to have amazing roads close by to me, but they are still not a patch on the roads in Scotland when all things considered. I appreciate it is a long way for some to travel and would no doubt have more people attend if we moved it further south. However, the weekend is about driving and enjoying the cars (as well as the banter) and there is no better place than Scotland.
We could run two national meets, with one being south England/Wales, but it would require someone with local knowledge to organise it.

[bigwheel]

mikeyb1987 said:

I agree with Paul. I'm lucky to have amazing roads close by to me, but they are still not a patch on the roads in Scotland when all things considered. I appreciate it is a long way for some to travel and would no doubt have more people attend if we moved it further south. However, the weekend is about driving and enjoying the cars (as well as the banter) and there is no better place than Scotland.
We could run two national meets, with one being south England/Wales, but it would require someone with local knowledge to organise it.

WHS

[leigh1050]

mikeyb1987 said:

I agree with Paul. I'm lucky to have amazing roads close by to me, but they are still not a patch on the roads in Scotland when all things considered. I appreciate it is a long way for some to travel and would no doubt have more people attend if we moved it further south. However, the weekend is about driving and enjoying the cars (as well as the banter) and there is no better place than Scotland.
We could run two national meets, with one being south England/Wales, but it would require someone with local knowledge to organise it.

I'm unfortunate in living where roads are incredibly congested, there are some nice roads to drive but you'd need to be driving them at silly o'clock to avoid tons of traffic.
The drive round Scotland we had at the weekend more than compensates for the journey up there and back.

[mikeyb1987]

leigh1050 said:

mikeyb1987 said:

I agree with Paul. I'm lucky to have amazing roads close by to me, but they are still not a patch on the roads in Scotland when all things considered. I appreciate it is a long way for some to travel and would no doubt have more people attend if we moved it further south. However, the weekend is about driving and enjoying the cars (as well as the banter) and there is no better place than Scotland.
We could run two national meets, with one being south England/Wales, but it would require someone with local knowledge to organise it.

I'm unfortunate in living where roads are incredibly congested, there are some nice roads to drive but you'd need to be driving them at silly o'clock to avoid tons of traffic.
The drive round Scotland we had at the weekend more than compensates for the journey up there and back.

Glad you enjoyed it mate. I think we all recognised and appreciated the effort you made to get up for the weekend

[bigwheel]

mikeyb1987 said:

leigh1050 said:

mikeyb1987 said:

I agree with Paul. I'm lucky to have amazing roads close by to me, but they are still not a patch on the roads in Scotland when all things considered. I appreciate it is a long way for some to travel and would no doubt have more people attend if we moved it further south. However, the weekend is about driving and enjoying the cars (as well as the banter) and there is no better place than Scotland.
We could run two national meets, with one being south England/Wales, but it would require someone with local knowledge to organise it.

I'm unfortunate in living where roads are incredibly congested, there are some nice roads to drive but you'd need to be driving them at silly o'clock to avoid tons of traffic.
The drive round Scotland we had at the weekend more than compensates for the journey up there and back.

Glad you enjoyed it mate. I think we all recognised and appreciated the effort you made to get up for the weekend

Definitely.
Good to see you up here again

[mv6]

Taken Friday the 2nd off work! 3 nights away? Have a wicked route in mind to include a visit to Skye, the best of the North Coast 500 and the Old Military Road😉 Did a similar run in 2012 and last year.Stayed in pubs!🍺

[pah250]

mv6 said:

Taken Friday the 2nd off work! 3 nights away? Have a wicked route in mind to include a visit to Skye, the best of the North Coast 500 and the Old Military Road?? Did a similar run in 2012 and last year.Stayed in pubs!??

I've put a holiday request in to get Thu 1st and Fri 2nd booked off work. Should know for sure next week. Already have the following week booked off and managed to swap my callout.

Looking forward to this

[mv6]

4 nights??? Could meet at Stirling on the Thursday evening and set off properly on the Friday.Was thinking Portree(Skye) on the Friday night,Ullapool on the Saturday night and Inverness in the Sunday night. Know plenty of pubs,hotels and restaurants enroute.I know that Paul has a very discerning palate! 🐂🍟🍺

[mikeyb1987]

mv6 said:

4 nights??? Could meet at Stirling on the Thursday evening and set off properly on the Friday.Was thinking Portree(Skye) on the Friday night,Ullapool on the Saturday night and Inverness in the Sunday night. Know plenty of pubs,hotels and restaurants enroute.I know that Paul has a very discerning palate! ??????

As long as they serve steak, he'll be reet

[pah250]

mv6 said:

4 nights??? Could meet at Stirling on the Thursday evening and set off properly on the Friday.Was thinking Portree(Skye) on the Friday night,Ullapool on the Saturday night and Inverness in the Sunday night. Know plenty of pubs,hotels and restaurants enroute.I know that Paul has a very discerning palate! ??????

Sounds good to me. Glad you've got my dietary requirements covered

[mikeyb1987]

4 nights would be good. Means we won't have such a tight schedule and can 'go off piste' if we see something interesting.

[mik_ok]

Keep me posted on your plans Mikey - if I'm able I might meet you for a day trip?

[mikeyb1987]

mik_ok said:

Keep me posted on your plans Mikey - if I'm able I might meet you for a day trip?

Will do Mik

[paul450]

glad everyone enjoyed the weekend

with a bit of luck I might have my car back for next years one (wont be ready till sept/oct)

[Janosh]

I thinking about a trip to the highlands this summer, can someone post or PM me the route that you guys did?

I keep looking at the North coast 500 but stories of single track lanes and slow moving traffic suggest that there are better loops if you venture away from the coast.

[pah250]

Janosh said:

I thinking about a trip to the highlands this summer, can someone post or PM me the route that you guys did?

I keep looking at the North coast 500 but stories of single track lanes and slow moving traffic suggest that there are better loops if you venture away from the coast.

PM me and I'll bounce it back to you